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Spring 2002 • The Andrews University Magazine • Vol. 38 No. 2 I Love a Parade AU’s 100 Women of the Century Homecoming Photo Essay IN FOCUS “Putt-Putt” and Other (Unexpected) Homecoming Moments I'll admit it: I'm not much of an "Alumni in the parade, a contingent of his relatives ly not without pencil and paper. Still, as the Weekend" kind of guy. I find reunions tor- honored him with a banner that read, "Our sun was setting and as the international flags turous—I'm already dreading my academy Alumnus of the Year." Leading the group, were being raised, Andreasen addressed the class's 20th, just four short years away—and two grandchildren navigated an old red go- gathering, speaking words that floated gen- I'd sooner reacquire my high school ward- cart (named "Putt-Putt") that James had lov- tly above us, pulling our hearts and minds to robe of Don Johnson pastels than catch up ingly built years ago for his own children. the spiritual and communal meanings with people who remember my pimply-face The noisy cart still ran pretty well—James evoked in the symbolism of our flags. teenage smile and don't seem put off by my had just recently performed an overhaul— Later that evening in the church, as current pimply-face mid-30s smile. and the grandkids clearly enjoyed zig-zag- Vespers convened to honor "Andrews Like some other younger alums, I've been ging and "putt-putting" along the parade Women of the Century," I was, for the third known to equate college homecomings with route. I was fortunate enough to see the time, moved to reflection. Not only was it a bingo night at the retirement center, only entire group pass by James, who, cheering privilege to see so many influential and without the edge-of-your-seat excitement. inspiring individuals rightly celebrated, But I've had it all wrong! hearing many of their stories was both com- What I experienced this past homecoming pelling and humbling. From Elaine weekend persuaded me that Andrews Giddings to Arlyn Drew, there were stories Alums do treasure their connection with AU of sadness and triumph. Symbolically, this (or EMC) and the relationships they formed issue is dedicated to all AU women who here. These alums also know how to have share the legacy of those honored that night, fun, and some of them are just plain nuts a group that included my late mother. [see Susan Zork (MA ‘01) and Karen Tilstra In this issue: Madeline Johnston writes (MA ‘82) on the back cover]. about the celebration honoring AU women in This alumni weekend (like most of them our featured article. Madeline highlights the I'm beginning to realize) provided some richness and variety of experiences that were meaningful and unexpected moments, where brought together on this special occasion. the forms of celebration and tradition yielded Also in this issue, Marjorie Susens takes a something more than mere spectacle. Mine lighter look at this year's Homecoming came on Friday, beginning with my participa- Parade. Meredith Jones Gray begins a new tion in the alumni homecoming parade. feature for Focus (Time Pieces) examining Always willing to stick my neck out for AU history, particularly stories and individ- my "dear AU," I served as hood ornament uals that, for various reasons, did not make for the vintage car carrying Meredith Jones it into her book, As We Set Forth. And last, in Gray, her escort, son Jeremy, and driver, another new feature (Student Spotlight), Dave Wilber, along the parade route. Mike Murrill writes about his undergradu- Walking just ahead of the vehicle, dressed in I served as hood ornament for ate experience at AU. Just graduated, Mike a "sandwich board" advertising Jones Gray's served as Student Association President for recently published history of Andrews, As the vintage car carrying two consecutive school years and shares his We Set Forth, I found myself fearfully and views about what makes AU great. repeatedly looking back over my shoulder Meredith Jones Gray My experiences at this year's homecoming at Wilber's ancient Model T. Dave had casu- made me look at this institution, AU, my ally mentioned he'd try to keep the old vehi- home, differently. There is meaning in our cle from "lurching unpredictably" toward and smiling curbside, waved heartily at his personal and institutional struggles because my backside during the parade. My sand- family's tribute. these define us; they are our legacy—a point wich board lacking the optional rearside air- Moment number two came at the Jones Gray's As We Set Forth makes abun- bags, I pressed ever closer to the Nash fami- International Flag-Raising Ceremony, an dantly clear. And there is limitless value in ly float in front of me, and the first of what event I've always enjoyed. As powerful as sharing our memories and experiences. would be three meaningful moments that the flag-raising is visually (there are so many I may have to rethink that academy evening. great looking flags!), this year the words of reunion thing . . . For the Nash family, this was more than President Andreasen proved especially apt in just another parade. The Nash's had named illuminating the event's significance. While ~ Ivan Davis is assistant professor of their own honored alumnus: grandfather, finding the right words for a particular English and the editor of FOCUS. father and husband, James Nash, who has moment is chief among his many gifts, been waging a difficult battle with brain unfortunately, remembering well-spoken cancer over the past few months. Marching words verbatim is not one of mine—certain- THE ANDREWS U M NIVERSITY AGAZINE CONTENTS FOCUS Spring 2002 • Volume 38, Number 2
Editor Ivan Davis (MA ’92) I Love a Parade...... 12 Contributing Editors The Homecoming Parade offers spectators floats, fancy cars, Rebecca May (BA ’77) Katie Shaw (BA '00) and at least 76 pieces of hard candy. Brent Geraty (MA '91) By Marjorie Susens Editorial Assistant Patricia Spangler Writers Meredith Jones Gray Time Pieces...... 14 (BA ‘76, MA ‘77) Meredith Jones Gray’s first installment of regular contribu- Madeline Steele Johnston (MA ‘77) Michael Murrill (BBA ‘02) tions to FOCUS examines EMC alumnus Elizabeth K. Steen. Marjorie Susens (Background watermark image is a woodcut reproduction from Red Jungle Boy, written Photographers and illustrated by Elizabeth K. Steen. Harcourt, Brace and Company, 1937) Tamara Karr By Meredith Jones Gray Gianna Norman Melissa DiLernia (BS ‘02) Clay Schwarck (BS ‘02) Homecoming Photo Essay...... 15 Golfers, Flag-raisers, Balloons, and more . . . The University
President: Niels-Erik Andreasen (MA ’65, BD ’66) Vice Presidents for AU’s 100 Women of the Century ...... 19 Academic Administration: Patricia B. Mutch (BS ’65) University Advancement: David A. Faehner (MA ’72) It was a celebration for the ages, documenting the struggles Student Services: Newton Hoilette (MA ’75, EdD ’79) Financial Administration: Edward E. Wines and triumphs of Andrews’ women. Enrollment Management: Stephen Payne By Madeline Steele Johnston
Alumni Association
Co-presidents: David Bauer (MA ’57, EdD ’82) Student Spotlight...... 31 and Marilyn Bauer (MAT ’75) Immediate Past President: Robert Cochran (BA ’73) A recent graduate and two-time Student Association Director of Alumni Services: Rebecca May (BA ’77) President writes about what Andrews did for him.
Focus Advisory Board By Michael Murrill
Nancy Carter (BS ’74), Gregory Constantine (BA ’60), Sharon Dudgeon (MMus ’86), Paul Hamel (DP ’40, BA ’48), On the cover: Dan Tilstra’s (MDiv ‘82) cover concept combines three symbols—those of Tami Martinez (AS ’92, BA ’93), Marjorie Snyder (DP ’50), the female, the cross, and Andrews University. Special thanks to Matthew Hamel of
Focus (ISSN 1077-9345) is published quarterly, Visionary Multimedia for incorporating this concept into his cover design. free of charge, for alumni and friends of Andrews University, an institution owned and operated by the Seventh-day Adventist Church. The magazine’s address is Focus, Office of University Relations, Andrews University, Berrien Springs, MI 49104- 1000. Copyright 2002 by Andrews University. Reproduction in whole or part without permission is prohibited. Printed by The Hamblin Company, Tecumseh, Mich. Periodicals postage paid at Berrien Springs, Mich., and at additional mailing offices. POSTMASTER: Send address changes to ...... D .epartments ...... Focus, Alumni Affairs Office, Andrews University, Berrien Springs, MI 49104-0950. In Focus...... 2 Letters ...... 4 Alumni News...... 23 Campus Cache...... 6 Class Notes...... 26 Editor’s Office: (616) 471-3316 Email: [email protected] Campus Update...... 8 Life Stories...... 28 Alumni Services Office: (616) 471-3591 Email: [email protected] Faculty & Staff ...... 11 www.andrews.edu LETTERS
up some more applicable sources for whatev- Of rings and idols The good . . . er you were trying to say, and just what was it? May I ask how a ring brings one closer to Congratulations on a lively, friendly, fun- Can we expect something better next issue? God? Your picture on page 12 of the Winter filled edition of Focus. It made me want to Hopefully, Focus cries for inclusion in a school journal read some articles instead of just scanning the worshiping idols. With the national divorce alumni news and class notes for familiar Bill Shadel (BA '33) rate what it is, do we need to rush to match it names. Keep it up. Professor Emeritus, U of Washington when we are doing such a fine job already by Past Pres, Radio-TV Correspondent's Ass'n. leaving God out of the picture and worshiping David Neff (MDiv '73) Past Pres., Association of Radio-TV News Analysts our own idols of passion, thought—or lack of Editor and Vice-President it? Alumni here were turned off, grossly! Christianity Today
Larry Ward (BA '63) Time for AU to And the bad . . . grow up Congratulations on your appointment as There was love and Dear Editor, (out) of Focus: editor of Focus and your marriage to the romance at EMC, too I reluctantly have to say to the new editor lovely Brynja. What a charming introduction This 91 year-old alumnus congratulates you that you have managed to produce a big to your bride and your role as editor. for the open, realistic, and honest discussions Zero, "0"-"0" in this edition of Focus, a BIG My association with Andrews (EMC) began regarding dating and love on the campus. GOOSE EGG. in 1928 as a pre-schooler—my teachers were The issue presented great steps in the right JUVENILE AMATEURISH NAIVE from Battle Creek Days. My last official asso- direction from the attitude of the powers that I had thought dear old EMC had grown up ciation with Andrews was June 21-23, 1979, were at EMC before WW II. Students "dated" to University status. Your edition is more as a delegate to the National Congress on then too…secretly. But somehow they got befitting a high school paper. How about the Church-Related Colleges and Universities. married anyhow. ninth to twelfth graders of the academy? The Seventh-day Adventist delegates met for If the wide U-supported circulation of the their sectional meetings in an auditorium in Dyre Dyresen (BA '41) Forum [sic] is intended as a portrayal of a the Seminary Building on the campus of mature campus, you've set back the effort. Andrews. As a panelist I delivered a paper on Congratulations! One of the most appealing And those student correspondents! They "Private Philanthropy." Focus-es I ever saw finally arrived today. . . . tried to be so "naughty, naughty, tsk, tsk, let's The gist of my paper was—in order to Your Focus paints a picture far from the cam- be with it" using the anti-social word, flatu- attract private philanthropy an institution pus dating we knew at EMC. A few months lence. Unknowingly, by that, they were must have a clear unambiguous action plan before [my wife and I] were married a dean describing their writing and the great void in that is not only compelling but consistent caught us holding hands for a moment while penetrating their subject. with either the verities that drove its found- strolling across the campus. As a punishment And is the subject a matter of great concern ers or a candid statement of present purpose we were not to be seen together for two to Focus readers? An entire issue on the ages- if that differs from the milieu of its origin. weeks. Fortunately, EMC had a superb dean of old preoccupation of meeting, marrying, mul- Unfortunately, Focus is not clarion in its women in Miss Rachel Christman. I knew her tiplying! I doubt if the alumni is much con- call. as one who loved the young people; she was cerned about some student dating and find- The first word of your editorial is "Sting" kind and reasonably accommodating. . . . With ing the right person on campus. That's for the and the final word is "dawg". Christian dignity Miss Christman was far campus paper. And I am not sufficiently des- The first photo shows a bride with a dia- ahead of the distrust rampant on the campus perate, Mr. Editor, to follow your newly-dis- mond necklace. 50 years ago. Some miss the good old days of covered married life. Page 12 shows a wedding band being censure and strict control of rigid rules. It Better cling to your day job which I under- placed on the third finger, left hand of a seemed, at times, like EMC was the wrong stand is teaching English, 'cause you would groom. place to find a marriage partner, but we were never make it as a writer or editor in that Page 18 speaks of a "Fine Veggie-Wine." not told where the right place was located. cold real world out there. It appears you are Page 25 tells all alumni and visitors to pay Your Focus indicates that most of you are trying too hard to impress. You overwork in advance for Sabbath dinner or use your now willing to teach the young people what your literary attempts; for instance, you drag credit card. to do. I'd say that's a lot better. in old, tired Shakespeare, only to make those None of the above ring true to the ethos of first two paragraphs totally confusing. my Battle Creek mentors. (Pay in advance or Johann Thorvaldsson (BA '56, MA '58) Garbled Befuddlement! Better buy a volume go hungry!!?) So Andrews must have moved of Dictionary of Cultural-Literacy and pick from its ancient verities.
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I don't know who Sting is exactly—a rock and workshops. I was fortunate to be able to myself for a few fragile hours while the story star, I presume—but I do agree with the dia- participate both onstage and backstage in came alive. mond necklace and wedding band. Who many of these productions. Not only did my Something of the spirit is exchanged in the- among your readers would admit they knew involvement in theater at AU provide me ater, as in any form of art, and I truly believe anything about fine wines? I think the credit with friends and memories that I will always something of the spiritual as well. Whenever card caper is about as far fetched as the legal- cherish, but it also helped me to understand I see a "silver slipper of a moon" I wish (over istic machinations of Jewish Resorts in the more about myself and to think carefully my left shoulder) that more students could Catskills—they sell the resort at sundown on about the role I wanted to play in life. There share in the camaraderie, the creativity, and Friday to a Gentile for a dollar and buy it are not many places where Christians, the sense of community that I found onstage back at sundown on Saturday for a dollar, Adventists in particular, can maintain the at Andrews. and keep all the profits the Gentiles take in. standards of their faith and also find an outlet (How does that promote the Gospel into All where they can cultivate a gift for drama or Kristen Jarnes (BS '97) the World in This Generation?) storytelling. Putting on a five-minute skit for If Andrews is going to grow up then grow church is an entirely different process from EDITOR’S NOTE: The generous gift that will help make the HPAC a reality was intended by its donors to fund the up! The people who would be scandalized by immersing oneself in a character, place, and construction of a state-of-the-art musical performance paying cash for a Sabbath meal aren't going time while discovering the layers of depth facility. Although no current venue on campus is ideally to endow Andrews anyway. Certainly not if and nuance in the words of a finely devel- suited for dramatic productions, a future building, Buller Andrews is going to quote rock stars, flaunt oped script. Those of us who act, direct, or Hall, will have an auditorium intended to meet these needs. jewelry, and use alcoholic analogies. produce are just as passionate about express- Right now, Andrews presents itself like the ing ourselves through our art as are the musi- proverbial jack ass that was shipped Fed Ex cians, the writers, and the painters who have and ate its shipping label so nobody knew so many occasions to grow and learn while where he came from or where he was going! doing what they love. I will be forever grate- Erin Banks’ fanclub I hope your editorship will be driven by ful for the opportunities I had in college to After reading the Winter 2002 issue of candor and not guilt or fear! tap into that passion without having to com- Focus, I have to say that if Erin Banks is date- The very best to you, your wife, your pen promise my values. Those opportunities are less for two consecutive week ends, then and your school, few and far between in the post-collegiate there IS something really wrong with the world outside an Adventist metropolis. "boys" of Andrews! Thomas J. Zwemer (att.) I also remember very clearly how difficult Vice President Emeritus and frustrating it was to try to act or produce B.V. Ahlers (BA '64) Medical College of Georgia a play on small stages without curtains, moveable sets, or real backstage areas; or to compete with the athletic programs for rehearsal and performance time in the gym Drama and the where the acoustics were so difficult to work Performing Arts Center with even when an audience wasn't present. It is very difficult for me to understand I am writing in reference to the new why the university would not spend the rela- Howard Performing Arts Center which is tively small amount necessary to adapt the currently under construction. I am excited to plans for the facility so that quality theatrical hear that Andrews will have a spot on cam- performances could take place there, as well pus dedicated to the arts and am thrilled for as musical ones. It was especially bittersweet the music department and, having spent two for me to look across the page in this Winter's Letters to Focus are welcome and years working down in the windowless stu- Focus from the press release about the HPAC should be sent to Editor, Focus, dios, especially my beloved WAUS. However, groundbreaking to the piece about this year's University Relations Office, Andrews I am also incredibly disappointed by the Creative Arts Festival. One of my most trea- University, Berrien Springs, MI, 49104- news that the HPAC will not include a stage sured college experiences was playing the 1000 or by e-mail to:
Spring 2002 • Focus 5 CAMPUS CACHE
You have found the second manifestation of the Campus Cache. As the first CC indicated, the content and tone of the Campus Cache is light and fun. No disrespect – to individuals or to the institution – is intended. The CC loves Andrews University and simply thinks that even serious, academic institutions can have fun!
Campus Craze – Women’s Edition A women’s only edition of Campus Craze? What about the men? Aren’t they important?
Are men not human? Do men not bleed? 100 Outstanding An impressive list, but the CC wonders how Hedy Jemison could be left off (and Women Franci Faehner; and Madelynn Jones-Haldeman; and Millie Youngberg....)? And while not perhaps directly on point, how could Paul Arizin be named to the list of the NBA’s
50 Greatest Players and not Bernard King or Bob Lanier?
Lamson Hall The women’s dorm has it all over the men’s dorms.... First female prez The CC wishes Dr. Andreasen good health and a long prosperous tenure. When the campus must find a new leader, AU should look in the direction that LLU and the University of Michigan have gone. The CC thinks it likes the sound of "President Karen R. Graham."
Women’s sports The news that women’s sports are just as good, and in some cases better, than men’s sports has apparently not reached this campus.
Shopping Given what the accountants call a "variance to budget," no one at AU gets to
indulge in this pastime. Women’s restrooms The CC admires “luxurious” facilities capable of hosting Tupperware parties. (e.g. Campus Center)
Mascot Madness AU’s athletic teams, such as they are, are nicknamed the "Cardinals." The CC wants to ask the obvious question: why? The Cardinal is the state bird of Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, North Carolina, Ohio, Virginia and West Virginia. Berrien Springs is in Michigan. The Cardinal is known for being, well, red. Andrews University is known for being well-read. Apparently, years ago, someone sat down and said to him/her- self, "Let’s see, we need a mascot and AU’s colors are blue and gold…aha, a Cardinal!" The Cardinal is already way overused in college nicknamedom; it is the mascot for such well-known institutions as the University of Louisville, Ball State University, Wesleyan University and Catholic University, as well as lesser known institutions like William Jewell College, Otterbein College and the Massachusetts College of Pharmacy. The CC thinks AU needs a nickname/mascot that is more distinctively ours. On the other hand, Cardinals mate for life…and that’s a good thing.
Clipping Cardinal wings: One disgruntled AU student demands reasons why his university mascot is a cardinal.
6 Focus • Spring 2002 CAMPUS CACHE Fun-da-mental Facts During 2001–2002, 51% of AU students were women. During 2001–2002, 85% of the undergraduate class officers were women; 15% were men; 0% were "other." Using the first letters of Emmanual Missionary College and Andrews University, one can spell "U CAME," which you cer- tainly did if you are receiving this alumni magazine.
A Frowzy Fallacy Men are sensitive. Campus Safety officers are men. Therefore, Campus Safety officers are sensitive.
Speaking of . . .
"The only way we'll go down the right path is if you lead us." Commencement speaker, Donald R. McAdams, President, Center for Reform of School Systems, to graduates (Undergraduate Commencement, May 5, 2002)
"This is it. It will change your life and make you leaders…we hope." President Niels-Erik Andreasen to graduates (Undergraduate Commencement, May 5, 2002)
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5,000 keep their Nelson was six months until the pres- ent. mouths shut “I was stunned,” Nelson said the following day. “I had no idea.” A short How do you get 5,000 people to keep a sketch of his life was presented by his secret? It seems almost impossible, but Pastor mother, detailing his childhood grow- Esther Knott was able to do just that. On April ing up in a missionary family in 19, 2002, Dwight Japan. “If Nelson, senior pas- there was tor of Pioneer one word Memorial Church, that summed turned 50. Nelson up Dwight has spent over one- as a child, it Making History: Peter Cooper, chair of the Department third of his life in would be of Music, joins the Southwest Michigan Symphony Berrien Springs curious,” she Orchestra for a tribute to Mozart. ministering to the said. Next, community and Nelson’s Andrews Centennial Committee. this was the com- wife, Karen, sang "The entire evening was fantastic," said munity’s chance to him a touching love Peter Cooper, chair of the Department of show their appreci- song, followed by a Music and featured pianist at the concert. ation. presentation of gifts. "The orchestra was wonderful to work with Caution, Slow-moving Senior: Dwight and Karen Under the guise Becky May, director and I really think that Andrews put its best Nelson sit next to the walker given to him by the of a birthday party of Alumni Services, foot forward." Cooper performed Piano other pastors of Pioneer Memorial Church. ending the presented him with a Concerto in C Major, K. 503. Other Department University’s year- signed copy of the of Music faculty that participated included long centennial celebration, Nelson arrived the new Andrews University history book, As We Julia Lindsay singing Exsultate Jubilate, and evening of the 20th with his wife, Karen, Set Forth. Marilyn Bauer, co-president of the Jeannie Pedersen-Smith, Sharon Dudgeon, mother, Barbara, Alumni Asociation, presented the Nelsons Mark Becker and Stephen Zork providing and children, Kirk with money for a cruise. Glenn Russell, assis- quartet features during Requiem, performed by and Kristin. In an tant professor of religion, told him that the the Andrews Choral Union and the earlier surprise, the Dwight K. Nelson Endowed Scholarship had Symphony Orchestra. pastors of Pioneer been set up for undergraduate religion stu- Cooper said of the experience, "We were Memorial Church dents, and Laurence Burn, fellow PMC pastor, able to show Sunday night to the community flew Nelson’s surprised him with a walker complete with a what we do at Andrews all year long. It was a mother out from horn and an orange caution sign. thoroughly enjoyable experience." California to cele- The night ended with a grand march around brate with the fam- the Johnson Gym and a short speech from ily. The party start- Nelson himself. In the speech he said, “If I ed with a prayer could do it over again, I would hope God by Nelson himself, would lead me to this parish once more.” followed by a Esther Knott, the main organizer of the party, Power Point slide was very happy with the way it turned out. show of the last “We didn’t know that we would be able to one hundred years pull it off, but we did! of Andrews’ exis- tence in Berrien Springs. Then, the Tribute to Mozart spotlight was directed on Nelson and it was In celebration of 100 years in Berrien He made it! Nelson announced that Springs, Andrews University united with the shows the finishing kick the audience was Southwest Michigan Symphony Orchestra Fast Break: The second annual Newmyer of, well, a fifty year-old there not to cele- Sunday evening, March 24, to deliver a pow- Classic, pitting class against class in a round- man in the Alumni 5K. brate Andrews erful tribute to Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart. robin basketball tournament, gave AU hoopsters University, but to The Symphony Orchestra, under the direc- the opportunity to showcase their skills. The celebrate the life of tion of Robert Vodnoy, is in its 51st season. Classic honors Clyde Newmyer who chaired the Dwight Nelson. Another Power Point slide The concert was the result of a joint effort on physical education department from 1958-63. show followed of pictures from the time the part of the Symphony Orchestra and the
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Forensic lab marks 30 risen from 702 samples in 1973 to 6,919 sam- nist. In July of 1983, Kuhn left Andrews and ples in 2001, all coming from 31 agencies in Dale Gooden (BA ‘75) took over managing years of service and outside Berrien County. Types of samples the lab until February of 1988. At that time, that cross their desk vary; some of them Dewey Murdick took over responsibility. A In the 1970’s, Dwain Ford (BA ‘49), former include marijuana, cocaine, heroin, amphet- second full-time employee, Elizabeth Thorpe chair of the AU chemistry department, (BS ‘86, MSA ‘99), was hired in July of 1989. had a burden to somehow connect After Thorpe left in April 1991, Wanda Andrews to the community and pro- Sheppler (BS ‘88) came to fill her place. vide a door for service. That vision led Dewey Murdick (BS ’68) completed his to an important service that is still MS in Analytical Chemistry at Oregon State active today. University in 1973. He then spent more than On May 4, 1972, the Berrien County a decade working at Dow Chemical in their Forensic Laboratory, located in the research and technical service & develop- Science Complex on the campus of ment departments. Andrews University, received its first Fourteen years after he began, Murdick drug sample for analysis. This was the still runs the Berrien County Forensic first such laboratory in Michigan oper- Laboratory with Sheppler by his side. As ating as a joint project between a coun- the facility marks its 30th anniversary of ty government and a university. service to the citizens of Berrien County and The lab serves departments in Berrien Evidence Analysis: Wanda Sheppler, Dewey Murdick and Michiana, Andrews University is proud to County as well as the Cass County Laura Mack inspect a new specimen. continue filling this role. Sheriff’s Department, Michigan State Police, Cook Nuclear Plant law enforce- ment division, the Department of Natural amines, and fingerprints. Resources, the Ontwa/Edwardsburg police The lab began under the direction of Lloyd and the Elkhart Police in Indiana. According Kuhn, who served as the chemical analyst, to their annual report, the lab workload has and Dr. Leonard Hare, who served as bota-
AU student wins of competition, but I became friends with the AU graduates 421 other competitors.” international piano Cáceres saw the competition as not only an Donald McAdams, President of the Center competition opportunity to display his expertise and mas- for Reform of School Systems in Texas and for- tery of the piano, but also to use it as an mer History faculty of Andrews University, opportunity to witness for Christ. Being a gave the Commencement address to both the Seventh-day Adventist, he refused to partic- graduate and undergraduate students. ipate in Friday night and Saturday practice McAdams told graduates that the future of times, a concept that was hard for the judg- children’s education is in their hands, whether es to accept. “Dr. Cooper [chair of the music their involvement is direct or indirect. department] told me before I left that the Robert Wilkins, professor of chemistry, and most important thing while I was in Puerto Paul Brantley, professor of curriculum and Rico was to represent Christ. I told the instruction, each received the J. N. Andrews judges I would not participate on the Medallion. Merlene Ogden, director of the Sabbath, and they finally understood and Affiliations and Extensions program on cam- let me have the Sabbath off.” pus, was awarded the Weniger Award from James Rawie, artistic director and con- Pacific Union College, Angwin, Calif. William Marcelo Cáceres ductor of the orchestra for the competition, Colson received an honorary Doctor of later wrote Cáceres and Cooper a letter Humane Letters degree for his work with commending the Andrews University building and maintaining quality retirement Marcelo Cáceres, Andrews University grad- Department of Music for the “excellent prepa- housing for senior citizens in the US, United uate student working toward his Master of ration” and “for sharing the artistry of such a Kingdom and France, and for sponsoring the Music degree, recently won highest honors at fine student with us.” K16 Collaboration Initiative for Ruth the 16th Annual Luis A. Ferré International Cáceres came away from the 16th Annual Murdoch Elementary School, Andrews Piano Competition in Puerto Rico, March Luis A. Ferré International Piano Competition Academy and Andrews University in which 8-16, 2002. Competing against students from with a first-place win, but he also came away various resources are combined to improve some of the most esteemed schools of music, an ambassador for Andrews University and a testing and learning at different skill levels. such as the Boston Conservatory of Music champion witness for Christ. In all, 421 students graduated: 177 graduate and State University of New York, Stoney students and 244 undergraduate students. Brook, Cáceres said, “There was a high level
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Music and morality which it [the body] is exposed each day,” said Former New York Times Osterman. She played several short clips of different kinds of music to illustrate the range editor speaks The Andrews University 2002 McElmurry of emotions which sounds and music can Ethics and Society Lectureship, titled “Music create in humans. Bill Kovach, chair of the Committee of and Morality: From Classical to Rap,” took The weekend of lectures was an excellent Concerned Journalists and former journalist place March 27-30, tackling some tough example of diverse approaches to the topic of and editor for the New York Times, spoke for questions head-on. the Andrews University weekly assembly Al Menconi’s presentation, March 28. His presentation was titled, “Should Christians Rock?” held "Journalism in Threatening Times." in Chan Shun Hall’s Garber Kovach has been a journalist and writer for Auditorium, was one of the forty years, highlights of the series. including Menconi runs a full-time eighteen ministry aimed at evaluating years at the entertainment media and Times. He communicating Christian began his values to young people. He career in introduced Christian rock 1959 at the music and the broader genre of Johnson City Christian contemporary music (Tenn.) as tools for communicating Press- Christian values and doctrines Chronicle. As to young people. an editor, Eurydice V. Osterman, Kovach professor of music at Oakwood Rock on? Al Menconi speaks to a group of faculty, staff, stu- supervised College, countered Menconi’s dents and community members on why he thinks contempo- reporting argument for Christian rock rary Christian music is beneficial to young people projects that Bill Kovach music with her lecture, “Song won four Without Words.” She took a scientific music and morality, and was an enriching Pulitzer approach to examining the good and bad in and informative experience for those Prizes. Kovach is co-author with Tom music, focusing on music that contained no attending, providing ample ideas for future Rosenstiel of Warp Speed: America in the Age of lyrics. “All the organs in the body are affected discussion. Mixed Media and has contributed to numerous by the type of music and the length of time to journals.
6th annual Swallen world. Van Engen has published mission lectureship extensively in the field of missions; Charles E. Van Engen, professor at Fuller his most recent Theological Seminary, spoke about the book is titled Christian church existing in a pluralist society Footprints of God: at the 6th Annual Swallen Mission Mission OF, IN, and Lectureship, held March 23-24, 2001. ON the Way (2000, The Swallen Mission Lectureship was edited with Nancy designed to bring experts in the field of mis- J. Thomas and sions and in cross-cultural work experiences Robert Gallagher). to the campus of Andrews University and the Educated at Hope community. This year's series sought to College (BA), Living in a pluralist society: L-R Charles Van Engen, S. Joseph engender a better understanding of other reli- Fuller Theological Kidder, associate professor of Christian ministry and Rudi Maier, gions, while modeling Christian responses. Seminary (MDiv) participate in a panel discussion of the issues. According to Rudi Maier, professor of world and Free University mission, Van Engen was chosen as this year’s of Amsterdam speaker because of his major contributions as (ThM, PhD), Van Engen taught missiology at a missiologist and theologian to the under- Western Theological Seminary in Michigan, standing of the role of the church in today’s before joining the faculty at Fuller in 1988.
10 Focus • Spring 2002 FACULTY AND STAFF
Hayward, Bradfield While participating in a skydiving competi- biology, and Shelley Bradfield, assistant pro- tion, he broke his foot and was taken to the fessor of communication, were given these named Teachers of the infirmary where he met his wife, an Army awards along with a monetary gift. Mike Year at Andrews nurse. “As the Scripture says in Romans 8:28, Murrill, president of the Andrews University ‘All things work together for the good of Student Association and senior management The annual Andrews University Awards those who love the Lord.’” major, Assembly was held Thursday, April 18, in the After Mathews’ words of wisdom, Patricia made the Johnson Gym. Mutch, vice president presenta- Dr. David Mathews, for academic admin- tion for president of istration, facilitated student- Southwestern Michigan the presentation of voted College, presented a short monetary awards, Teacher of speech to the crowd of such as the DeHaan the Year to nearly 600 students, fac- Work Excellence Shelley ulty and staff. In his Award, given to out- Bradfield. speech, he shared three standing student “I was truths that he has adopt- workers on campus, delighted, ed in his own life to make and recognition but him a well-rounded per- awards, such as the James Hayward, professor of shocked, to son: keep things in per- Wall Street Journal biology, accepting his Teacher of receive spective, choose happi- Double winner: Patricia Mutch, vice presi- Award, given to the Year Award. both ness, and learn God’s will dent for academic administration, presents senior management Teacher of for your life through Shelley Bradfield with her faculty-voted major Lynna Cobrall. the Year prayer. Mathews cited an Teacher of the Year Award. A special presenta- awards,” said Bradfield. “I love teaching and example of all three truths tion for Teacher of the I will do my best to live up to the standard of at work in his life by tell- Year was made by Teacher of the Year.” ing the assembly about his years as a Special Mutch to two faculty members as voted by Forces Detachment Commander for the Army. their colleagues. James Hayward, professor of
Wilkins retires with 40 Despite the heavy responsibilities of his position as chair of the chemistry department years of service from 1971-1988, Wilkins advised scores of premed students every year and fostered a Dr. Robert Wilkins (BA ‘61) was honored at spirit of sociability and collegiality among the a retirement luncheon on Friday, April 19. chemistry faculty and students. Never one to Wilkins, who has limit his student dedicated his interaction to the career to teaching classroom, he and in the chemistry his wife often had department, was students in their joined by stu- home for meals and dents—present and social get-togethers; former—colleagues he sponsored the and friends, who Andrews University gathered to remem- Maranatha Club, ini- ber the impact he tiated and sponsored has had on their the Campus Center Robert and Fran Wilkins lives and careers. Collegiate Sabbath The esteem of the School. His involve- students is exemplified by his being named ment in the wider community includes serv- Community Volunteers: Tim Trine (pictured), Teacher of the Year by the Student ing on the Village Recycling Board and volun- PC support manager for Information Association in 1976, 1980, and 1986; that of teering at Mercy Memorial Medical Center Technology Services, was part of a group of his colleagues and the institution by his (now Lakeland). Andrews employees who helped in the con- receipt of the 1982 Faculty Teaching Award struction of the new Berrien Springs “Wolf ‘s and the John Nevins Andrews Medallion in Prairie Playground.” 2002.
Spring 2002 • Focus 11 I love a parade
I listed "journalist" as my future career in up. "76 Trombones" was particularly persis- ly eccentric. I watched the trail of a cheery the high-school yearbook, so you’d think the tent. Finally, as I made my way across cam- blue balloon as it made its way skyward, idea of reporting would send delicious shiv- pus to view the pre-parade chaos, I gave in returning my attention to ground level to ers up and down my spine. However, upon and joined in on a few lyrics as they survey the three llamas someone had arrival at "dear brought. I contem- AU," something plated petting them, compelled me to but was a bit appre- list English as my Soon several sirens and horns were heard, hensive about major instead of sidling up for a clos- Communication. starting the parade off in excellent er look. Because of My beginning my intense horse reporting class "natural disaster" style phobia, anything further supported even remotely this switch. equestrian immedi- Timidity denies me entrance to all the places bounced eagerly through my brain. (Just pic- ately sets several red flags waving. reporters are supposed to go. My clipboard ture that little sing-along ball that jumps Two bikers from the Technology in Motion is usually buried under piles of books and from word to word in certain music videos.) group, Marc Ullom and Sharon Prest, wan- papers, holding a letter or a useless frustrat- The warmish day had taken an unexpected dered over to say hello to my green-blanket- ed rant (since of course, I’d never confront plunge into chilly, but no matter. draped boyfriend, Paul, as he and I wan- the problem head-on). And although I have In the PMC parking lot, I was confronted dered around. The green blanket, combined very cool journalistic-style glasses, they are by joyous disorder. Floats and people were with his tie-dyed shirt, made him look like a most frequently found on my face late at lining up, donning strange getups, and gen- misplaced parade participant (most likely night, when I’m in comfy lounge pants and a erally stamping around in eager anticipation. belonging on the Student Success float as a sweatshirt from my "I’ll never wear this in The organized disorganization was beautiful stand-in hippie). public" collection. I just don’t have what it to behold. I wandered around, uselessly "What are you supposed to be?" asked takes, but given the chance, I like to pretend curious, surveying the fruit of several collec- Marc. I do. So, when offered the opportunity to tive efforts as I bobbed and weaved, taking it "Cold Andrews student," Paul cryptically write about the Alumni parade, the journal- all in. And speaking of fruit, one of the first replied. istic wannabe inside me bypassed the hesi- floats to catch my eye was a large apple. I "Yes, the parade weather always ends up tant wallflower and said, "Sure!" first thought, "Apple Valley…how utterly like this," Marc remarked. "No matter how it Therefore, on a warmish Friday afternoon creative." This thought was quickly brushed was before or after. It usually rains too, in April, I found myself adjusting to the aside, however, as I saw Professor Shelley though." thought of the impending Alumni Parade as Bradfield climbing into said fruit to hail, at After seeing enough chaos, I headed over I ran about my afternoon errands. Various least temporarily, from the Big Apple. The to Seminary drive for a good seat on the song lyrics waltzed through my brain as I things a "teacher of the year" will do to curb. I plunked down, shivering with cold, contemplated the soon-to-be viewed exhibi- maintain her status!? and waited. Thankfully, not for long. I felt tion, effectively drowning out the journalistic My attention flitted this way and that, dis- much like the little girl in the bright green mantra I’d been chanting to psyche myself tracted by bright colors and anything slight- sweater who clapped her hands and jumped
12 Focus • Spring 2002 I love a parade by Marjorie Susens
excitedly at the first sign of movement. and I really enjoyed it," noted Josh Loucks. "I herself heard over the din. Obviously, however, I held this in and main- think there was a little more interest in it this With relative ease, however, I heard the tained decorum. Soon several sirens and year even though it was a little colder than in winners of third and second prizes. Third horns were heard, starting the parade off in the past," said Fred Guerrero. Later, listening prize went to the Student Success Center for excellent "natural disaster" style. to my tape, I was very displeased to find "‘Flour’ Power," a float that consisted of a Floats of all sizes and shapes rolled, myself constantly interrupting. Playback pro- stove, several hippies, and a whole lot of strolled, or were pulled by. I sat with my clip- vided the beginning of an interesting com- enthusiasm. Second place went to the 16 box- board, frantically jotting down every detail I ment with, "Oh yeah? Ha ha ha" drowning cars—bearing small fry—which represented could with my shockingly pink pen (a color out the fine journalistic moments. the 16 original boxcars that moved the school that is, according to one of my high-school The crowd was departing for the from Battle Creek to Berrien Springs. I tried English teachers, completely unacceptable). Administration Building parking lot to hear to imagine Andrews University stuffed into There were old cars, perky go-carts, balloons, the outcome of the parade judging, so I too 16 boxcars, and failed. music, bikes, and a plethora of other oddities shuffled my way over. On the way, I bumped "The first prize goes to…" I held my micro- to arrest my cassette recorder high attention. The "76 in the air. "…the Trombones" department of made repeated Floats and people were lining up, donning Nursing!" Since I was attempts to rein- stationed next to the vade my mind as strange getups, and generally stamping around nursing group, what the revelry tum- next erupted onto my bled by. in eager anticipation recorder was a truly I was pelted horrific sound. To say with various that the nursing kinds of candy, a few of them smacking my into Fred and Mercedes Dyer, participants on department was excited over their win clipboard with such force that I actually the "Golden Hearts Club" float. They com- would be a decided understatement. Over jumped. Apple Valley (I’d since recovered mented on how much fun it was to ride on their continuous screeching, it was from the disappointment of the Big Apple the float and wave at everyone, but wished announced that the people-powered prize not being their float) made a healthy point of that more "Golden Hearts" had shown up for went to the "Golden Class of 1952," but I’m giving out apples. "Note that they’re handing their float. Although a large turn-out had not sure many people heard that. As the those out, not throwing them," I joked to been anticipated, the float participation had parade had begun with "natural disasteristic" Paul. Two seconds later he caught a flying been rather sparse. "I don’t know why more sounds, so it ended. And I think, perhaps, a apple. weren’t there," Mercedes noted. "I guess it siren is more musical than a scream. But it After the last float had made its journey by, was too cold." warrants further study. I gathered up my clipboard and courage, and In the Ad Building parking lot, floats and Tune in next year. I might even wear my approached parade-viewers for in-depth, people seemed to be divided into two camps. cool glasses. journalistic-style coverage. Sticking my There were those who hunched down in microcassette recorder into a couple of near- anticipation of the results, and those who Marjorie Susens just completed her by faces, I asked for perceptions of the kept up full-speed, high-energy conversa- junior year at Andrews. She is an parade. "I thought everybody did a great job tions while the emcee attempted to make English major.
Spring 2002 • Focus 13 TIME PIECES Elizabeth K. Steen, A Woman of Grit The 100 Outstanding Women chosen and honored by ment turned down her application to travel fur- young chief proposed to her, "Elizabeth pretty. Andrews University on the occasion of its centennial ther into the heart of the country and study the Elizabeth stay. We will kill the Colonel." in Berrien Springs represent scores of other outstand- art of the native people. Fortuitously, Thomas After one nerve-wracking night in the village, ing women of Battle Creek College, Emmanuel received an invitation to a Governor’s Ball; uncertain of the Tapirapes’ intentions, the party Missionary College, and Andrews University. Elizabeth K. Steen is just one of those other outstand- Bessie accepted! Dancing with the ambassador, planned to return to the river. Bessie went from ing women. she charmed her way to an appointment with house to house, exchanging gifts for "interesting the governor, who eventually gave her permis- baskets, bird cages, a sieve, and so forth," the he came from Iowa to Emmanuel sion to enter the interior, guided and guarded items of material culture she had come to col- Missionary College in 1910, following in by two officials from the National Indian lect. It soon became clear that the entire village the footsteps of her brother Tom. For the Service. It was a sometimes frightening but intended to escort them to the river "…carrying S wonderful adventure, but Bessie was not able to food gourds of water sealed with bee’s wax rest of her life, however, she forged her own way, eventually walking South American jungle make the kind of contact she had hoped for stoppers, their pets, and the tiny tiny babies." paths no "white" woman had walked before her. with the indigenous tribes. When the procession reached the river, Bessie’s Born in 1886, Elizabeth Kilgore Steen lived on Bessie returned to the United States from her party dispensed more gifts and embarked. As the family farm until she was fourteen. Her first trip determined to educate herself for fur- they shoved off, she looked back at the Tapirapes mother, an early convert in the Seventh-day ther studies of the people and cultures of Brazil. she had dreamed of meeting for so long: "…they Adventist work in Iowa, moved her three chil- She took a teaching job at San Jose High School made an unforgettable picture against the solid dren, Bessie, Tom, and Bert, to the town of and began doctoral study in anthropology at green of the jungle." Knoxville. There the family attended the Berkeley, attending classes given by Dr. Erland Of her great adventure, Bessie wrote: "I lost Adventist church together. Bessie graduated Nordenskiold from Sweden. She eventually 20 pounds, three toe nails, my appetite for black from the public high school in Knoxville in 1905. studied under other noted anthropologists: beans and rice, all fear of jaguars, alligators, Bessie earned money for college by teaching A. L. Kroeber, A. R. Radcliffe-Brown, and Franz Indians (this doesn’t mean that there is no dan- in rural schools. In one of these schools a group Boas. Her great dream took shape: ". . . making ger) and of being alone in the dark; on the other of boys boasted that they had "run off" previous an ethnological survey of the Caraja Indians hand, I learned to paddle my own canoe, keep teachers. One day Ernie presented Bessie with a and if possible of the Tapirape…." up in the march under burning skies with no sack. When the contents began to stir, Bessie Bessie made careful preparations, "…from rifle water to drink for hours…to dodge deadly armed herself with a poker and emptied the practice to tropical hygiene…" and finally, in sting rays when wading in the water pushing sack onto the floor. Out fell a rattlesnake; the 1930, carrying her art box lovingly made by the canoes, to shoot wild turkey and duck when children ran screaming. Bessie killed the snake brother Bert, set off on the trip of a lifetime: "I we needed food, and a lot of other things, but I with the poker and then "invited" Ernie to hold have cameras, paints, and note books. I shall do reached the tribe." down the snake while she skinned it with a my best to get something worth the while." Bessie returned to her beloved Brazil only knife. Ernie gave Bessie no more trouble. Bessie’s first destination was the Araguaya once more. By then she was quite ill, having As she worked toward college, Bessie honed River, branch of the Amazon. Then, accompanied experienced an apparent "heart attack" which her artistic gifts by completing a correspondence by an elderly man and a young boy as guides, debilitated her. She got together the money for art course. When she arrived at Emmanuel she paddled a canoe to the government outpost her final trip in part through an advance from Missionary College, she taught art while pursu- on the Island Bananal. There she met resistance Harcourt Brace on a children’s book she was ing her BA degree. Her speech on "Class Ideals" to her final goal of reaching the Tapirape. She writing, Red Jungle Boy, about a young Caraja at the EMC commencement ceremonies of 1914 lived with and studied the local Caraja Indians, boy she had met on Bananal–Dohobari. She reveals her artistic inclinations as well as her collecting as much information as she could. illustrated the story with her own artwork, decisive character: "We go forth to complete the Repeatedly she sought someone to accompany woodcuts in the red, green, and black colors the building of human characters in the workshop her further, but no one would go. Caraja themselves would have used. of daily duties. We go to sculpture statues of life Finally, Colonel Alencarlience de Costa of the At the end of her life, Elizabeth Steen work in that studio where the medium with Indian Service reluctantly agreed to take Bessie returned, in a sense, to her roots. She went to which we work is not granite but grit, not clay into the wilderness. They set out along the the Adventist medical community of Loma but character, not marble but man." Araguaya and then the Tapirape River until Linda, California, for treatment. There she died After college, Bessie taught high school and they saw signs of human activity and put on July 12, 1938. continued to pursue her artistic interests. ashore. With the Colonel’s final admonition of Studying Navajo art in New Mexico in 1923, "This is no place for a woman," Bessie shoul- she began to cultivate an interest in art as an dered her pack and joined her guides on the expression of culture. Bessie also earned a mas- trail. They walked miles in the heat, desperately The information on Elizabeth Steen is based on the ter’s in education from Columbia University in thirsty and exhausted. research and unpublished manuscripts of Karen Suddenly, there they were: a hunting party of McIntyre. See the Elizabeth K. Steen homepage, http:// 1925. Then she was off to explore new territo- www.net-serv.com/mcintyre/steenindex.htm. Karen ries, going first to travel and study art in about a dozen naked men, women, and children. McIntyre is librarian at Westmeade Elementary School Europe and then to South America to visit The travelers persuaded the small group of in Nashville, TN. Information about Steen’s years at natives to take them to the Tapirape settlement. EMC has also been gleaned from documents in the brother Thomas, principal of the Brazilian Adventist Heritage Center. Adventist college in Sao Paulo. At the village, Bessie was "examined from head Andrews historian and professor of English, Bessie loved visiting the sights of Brazil, but to foot," she said, as the Tapirape had never seen a "white" woman before. Bessie played with the Meredith Jones Gray (BA ‘76, MA ‘77) is author what she wanted most was denied. The govern- As We Set Forth. children and took pictures. Repeatedly the of 14 Focus • Spring 2002 NE XT It has been a wonderful year of activities com- memorating 100 years in Berrien Springs. It is faith-inspiring to look back at the Providential leading in our past. But now it’s time to turn the page, and we ask the question: “what’s NEXT?” In many ways we count on faith-based Adventist education to set the course.
Photo essay by Clay Schwarck (BS ‘02), Melissa DiLernia (BS ‘02), Tamara Karr (current student) and Gianna Norman In light of last September's tragic events, raising the flags at Homecoming took on special significance (current student).
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1—Author of As We Set Forth, Meredith Jones Gray (faculty), her son, Jeremy, and Dave Wilber (staff) navigate the Homecoming Parade route in Wilber's Model T 2—Young "General" spectators at this year's parade 3—AU's beloved cardinal mascot 4—The dulcet tones of the “Uncalled Four:” Charles Dowell (BS ‘60, MMus ‘70), James Hanson (former faculty), Chester Damron (MA ‘58, MA ‘67), Edward Higgins (BA ‘53, MA ‘54, BD ‘69) 5—"Fearsome Foursome" of John Pangman (faculty), Gerry Baker (BA ‘67), Phil Umek (att.) and George Pangman (BS ‘75, MDiv ‘78) 6—President Neils- Erik Andreasen mingles with students along the parade route 7—"Teacher of the Year," Shelley Bradfield (faculty) waves to parade spectators 8—International students finding a perfect photo-op with their country's flag
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9—Balloons descend for Pastor Dwight K. Nelson's (MDiv ‘76, DMin ‘86) fiftieth birthday celebration 10—The Music Department float honoring John and Dede Howard, major donors for the Howard Performing Arts Center 11—A future alumnus at flag raising 12—"On your 10 mark…" participants at this year's 5K run-walk.
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18 Focus • Spring 2002 AU’s 100 Women of the Century
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omen have been an integral part of women to honor at this centennial getic and dedicated first ladies—from Sally Andrews since its founding. From Homecoming, and to plan Friday-evening ves- Sutherland, who pedaled around Berrien Wthe minutes of the fourth annual pers to highlight what the Lord has done County on her bicycle to help choose a site for session of the SDA Educational Society of through them. the college, to Demetra Andreasen, who steers October 7, 1878, which Ellen White attended, After soliciting nominations and systematical- her Peugeot around Michiana in community we read: ly going through the early history of EMC and outreach. The latter and Veda Lesher, the two "Resolved, that it is the sense of this meeting the AU Alumni Directory, the selection commit- AU first ladies in attendance, were given cor- that the Michigan Conference Committee tee began with a list of over 500 names and sages and recognized for their gracious hospi- select fifty men who should become students quickly realized that the 100 would be merely tality, support of women and women’s scholar- at the Battle Creek College to prepare for the representative—there were far too many out- ships, and willingness to cope with a glass- ministry…. standing women to claim that the selection was house existence and frequent absences of their "A like resolution in behalf of fifty young comprehensive. Even with 78 additional names husbands. Interspersed with the music were women who may desire to attend school a year listed in an Honor Roll in the program booklet, tributes to AU women in four groups: or more to fit themselves to engage more effi- many more "bests" remain unmentioned. The 1) Meredith Jones Gray brought to life some ciently in the missionary work was offered and final 100, however, represent each decade and of the founding mothers she had ably adopted." Those present pledged $888 to the various vocations, countries, and ethnic groups. researched for her book, As We Set Forth. project.1 When contacted, the honorees themselves Among them was M. Bessie DeGraw, who lost Nevertheless, women did not always find it almost all asked, "Why me?"—they were simply both parents in her childhood and spent some easy. Virginia Merriam Moncrieff, long-time doing what the Lord had led them to do. As time in a Catholic convent before being taken in missionary to China and grandmother of AU one wrote, "I’m truly honored, but who knows by an Adventist woman. She graduated from English professor Scott Moncrieff, came to EMC who would be on God’s list!" Central Missouri State Normal School in 1891 about 1908, then single, 18, with a strong back- Music at the Homecoming vespers program and attended Battle Creek College in 1892, then ground in Latin. She had been told that she included hymns by women composers; a pro- taught very successfully at Walla Walla College. could teach Latin to ministerial students to help cessional that Blythe Owen composed, with After returning to teach at BCC in 1897, she with her own tuition. But after her first class, Linda Mack as organist; and solos composed became part of President E. A. Sutherland’s the male students complained to the adminis- and performed by women. President and Mrs. inner circle of advisors and had a strong influ- tration that they would not be taught by a Andreasen together welcomed the congrega- ence on moving the school to Berrien Springs young woman, so Virginia was reassigned to tion. Scriptures depicting women in a variety of and shaping it there. Later she helped found kitchen duty. roles were read by Arlyn (Kim) Drew, who her- Madison College in Tennessee, and in 1954 the However, despite the obstacles, AU’s history self combines roles as a medical doctor, youth 57-year working relationship culminated in is marked by the accomplishments and spirit of pastor, wife, and mother of five young children. marriage to the widowed Sutherland. numerous courageous, committed, capable Lorena Bidwell, associate information officer 2) Personal remembrances highlighted three women. The university’s Women’s Scholarship at AU and chair of the selection committee, more honorees. Grover Fattic, retired physician Committee and the Women’s Concerns described the selection process. Stella Greig, in Niles, interviewed by Stella Greig, told of his Committee were asked to jointly select 100 professor of English, paid tribute to AU’s ener- trailblazing mother, Olive Sieman Fattic. In 1910 Spring 2002 • Focus 19 only she and two men graduated from the journal, and at her church is an elder, 100 Outstanding Women of full college course. She went to Cedar organist, Pathfinder leader, prayer-chain Andrews University Lake Academy, where the principal kept leader, and chair of the liturgy committee, stating, "Miss Sieman has a college degree, as well as being a wife and mother. Joan Starkey Banks BA ’65 Scientist, leader in divorce ministry, church elder so she can do that." Thus she became dean Joan Starkey Banks has worked as a Liz Beck BS ’86 of girls, cafeteria matron, and teacher of chemist at both Dow Chemical Company Nurturer of students five academic subjects plus a cooking and Whirlpool Corporation, where she is Elsie Landon Buck BA ’43, MMusEd ’64 class. As a recent Adventist, she thought now Senior Materials Engineer, improving Musician, missionary, teacher, Andrews supporter perhaps this was considered normal, until washing machines from a woman’s experi- Leona Summey Burman Fac. 1920–44 she visited EMC and asked President O. J. ence. She holds two U.S. patents; her Pioneering educator, administrator Graf. When he assured her it was not, she attachment to gently wash woollens by Natelkka Burrell BA ’43, Fac. 1964–77 resigned and came to teach in EMC’s nor- machine will soon be on the market. In the Teacher, author, adminstrator, mentor mal school. She was the first graduate of midst of her work and raising two fine Gabrielle i . Roesch Calderara BS ’84, MS ’86 Dietitian, nutrition educator, church leader an SDA school to receive a Michigan daughters, she founded and directs a Alma L . Campbell Fac. 1940–66 Lifetime Teaching Certificate. Divorce Ministry at Pioneer Memorial English teacher James North Jr., retired U.S. Air Force Church that provides monthly potlucks Carol a . Cannon BA ’61, MA ’67 chaplain and current AU seminary faculty, and annual seminars offering fellowship, Counselor, teacher, “Bridge” builder to better living likewise told of his mother, Ruth support, and counsel for those in the Fonda Cordis Chaffee Fac. 1965–87 Blackburn North, who came to EMC at age church and community who are experienc- Professor, dietitian, missionary 15, lived a full 97 years and spoke of Jesus’ ing divorce. Shirani de Alwis Chand MA ’78, EdD Educator, reading specialist, educational administrator love at every opportunity. She served a Jasmine Fernando Jacob—with her AU Mei-Mei Cho PhD ’87 few decades as an elementary teacher, yet degree and an established career as an ele- Educator, researcher, administrator devoted 29 years to homemaking, includ- mentary teacher/reading specialist in the Rachel Christman Fac. 1938–54 ing raising James, an adopted daughter, Benton Harbor school system—could have Dean of women and two foster children. As a pastor’s wife, continued with satisfaction there, especial- Verna Chuah Wu Nga Fun PhD ’92 she began a branch Sabbath school that ly after adding a PhD from Michigan State Educator, artist, administrator, family-ministries director became the Bronx SDA Church; served as University in 1976. But after a trip to India Myrna Colon EdS ’89, PhD ’92 a Bible worker, church treasurer, church in 1972, she vowed to help the begging Educator, administrator, church leader clerk, choir director, organist, pianist, and children she saw everywhere there. She set Edith c . Davis AA Fac. 1962-85, MA ’65, Teacher, pastor, missionary Junior Sabbath school teacher; and even up, in her basement, REACH Margaret Lee Ellen Wall Davis MA ’82, Fac. 1989-96 regularly cleaned the church. International—to feed, clothe, house, and Nurse, teacher, counselor, encourager of women Elaine Giddings, in an interview with educate orphan children, and to give them Wanda Grimes Davis MA ’83 Janice Watson, associate professor of com- a knowledge of their Father’s love. Preacher, healthcare chaplain munication, recalled classes she took from REACH now shelters 24,000 children m . Bessie DeGraw Att. 1892, Fac. 1901–04 Leona Summey Burman, who pushed stu- every night in southern Asia, eastern Teacher, pioneer dents to reach their potential. She even pit- Europe, Africa, and South and Central Marguerite Anderson Dixon BA ’52 Nurse, educator ted Giddings against her parents, who America. Arlyn Sunshine (Kim) Drew BA ’87, MDiv ’97 were taking the class Physician, pastor, mother with their daughter Nellie Druillard Fac. 1901–04 after returning from Educator, missionary, businesswoman mission service in When contacted, Mercedes Habenicht Dyer BA ’40, Fac. 1961–82 Africa. Burman Dean of women, teacher, counselor taught English at Elly h . Economou MA ’67, Fac. 1967–2000 EMC for 24 years and the honorees themselves Teacher, linguist, hostess was the first and only Ella Iden Edwards Fac. 1930s Professor of modern languages woman principal of almost all asked, Olive Sieman Fattic BA ’10, Fac. 1911–13, 23–34 the academy for 12 Trailblazer, teacher, dean of women years. “why me?” Carole L . Ferch-Johnson MA ’79 3) Three contempo- Counselor, hospital chaplain, Women’s Ministries director, pastor rary women were Karen Christoffel Flowers BA ’68, MA ’96 interviewed by Family-life educator, church leader Shelley Bradfield, assistant professor of 4) Kit Watts, director of the Women’s Arlene Friestad BA ’45, Stf. 1945–49, 51–85 Secretary, dean of women communication. Gabrielle Roesch Resource Center at La Sierra University, Annetta (Ann) m . Gibson MBA ’70, Fac. 1992– Calderara, head dietitian at Clinique La interviewed three additional contempo- Accountant, GC auditor, business educator, administrator Lignière in Switzerland, combines a pas- rary women, all from church headquarters. g . Elaine Giddings BA ’31, Fac. 1956–72 sion for teaching the principles of health- Noelene Johnsson was born in Australia Teacher, linguist, scriptwriter, communicator ful living with a burden for involving and served in India as a missionary with Beverly Lindner Giebel BA ’52 young people in the church in an attractive her husband William, now editor of the Physician, missionary way. She heads a NEWSTART program, Adventist Review. After teaching kindergar- Ramona Perez Greek MA ’75 teaches nutrition part-time in a naturo- ten, school music, and elementary educa- Mental health specialist, nursing professor, speaker, women’s ministries leader pathic school, offers cooking-school pro- tion methods courses, and raising her own Glenda-mae Greene BA ’70, MA ’71, PhD ’98 grams in French-speaking churches, and two children, she served as editor of Mentor, teacher, counselor Stf. 1991–2001 trains SDA members and health profes- Mission and Children’s Mission, quarterly Stella Ramirez Greig Stf. 1961–63, 71–73, MA ’66 sionals about vegetarianism. She also publications of the General Conference Teacher, mentor, leader Fac. 1973– broadcasts at a French- and English- Sabbath School Department. Director of Patricia J . Gustin MA ’75, Fac. 1996– speaking radio station, writes articles Children’s Ministries for the North Teacher, preacher, administrator, missionary about soy products for a Swiss medical American Division since 1988, she has led
20 Focus • Spring 2002 in the development of Sabbath school ally present to stand individually as she Donna J . Lugenbeal Habenicht BA ’54, MA ’74, EdD ’77 programs and materials with an active read a tribute to her for specific strengths Psychologist, teacher, minister to children Fac. 1977–2000 learning approach compatible with chil- and contributions. Many honorees said Bonnie Jean Hannah BA ’42, Fac. 1953–87 dren’s learning styles. She has also later that it was especially meaningful to Business educator, world traveler authored a junior devotional book. be affirmed so directly and specifically. Esther Borrowdale Hare Stf. 1961–86 Karen Christoffel Flowers has dedicated One article cannot begin to tell the sto- Missionary, “Martha,” student financial aid officer more than 22 years to Family and ries of these 100 Women. For the program, Dorothy Ann Hayward MA ’91 Women’s Ministries. She has represented a booklet was published, with mini-biog- Psychologist, pastoral counselor the church at world forums and councils raphies of each and photographs of most Karen Holford MA ’85 Occupational therapist, writer, family-life and international conferences on women, of the 100, plus a page about the criteria specialist and advocate family, and domestic violence. She and and an Honor Roll of an additional 78. Jasmine Fernando Jacob MA ’66 Due to high Teacher, children’s advocate, humanitarian demand, more are Ingrid Johnson BA ’44, Fac. 1944–48, 59–85 being printed PE teacher, dean of women, nurse (ordering informa- Noelene Johnsson MAT ’77 tion below).2 A Teacher, author, children’s ministries leader video is also avail- Thesba n . Johnston Fac. 1979–94 Secretary, psychologist, professor, social advocate able.3 Joyce m . Jones Stf . 1953– This Editor, teacher, missionary, community services leader Homecoming also Patricia s . LeDrew Jones MA ’65 marked the 10th Nursing educator, missionary, and administrator anniversary of the Ruth Helen Kaiser BA ’55, MA ’64, RMES 1964–87 Women’s Elementary teacher, supervisor of student teachers Scholarship Raquel Bouvet de Korniejczuk PhD ’94 Committee Teacher, educational administrator Mary e . Lamson BA ’28, Fac. 1918–35 (WSC), launched Teacher, principal, nurse, dean of women, editor at a 1992 Elisabeth Larsson BA ’26 Homecoming Physician brunch. The num- Irene Wakeham Lee BA ’34 ber of scholar- Educator, missionary, linguist, author ships adminis- Marilyn Patchin Lugenbeal BA ’65, MA ’68 tered by this Healthcare administrator, biology teacher group continues Andrea Luxton MA ’78 Educator, church and educational administrator to grow, now at Ida Magan Battle Creek College ’1890 six endowments. Pioneer, benefactor To date, 75 schol- Alice Garrett Marsh AS ’27, BS ’29, ScD ’73 arships have been Teacher, researcher, administrator Fac. 1950–97 awarded from the Rebecca May BA ’77, Stf. 79– interest on these Director of Alumni Services funds, and award- Margaret McFarland BA ’71 ees are now serv- Urban planner, lawyer, activist Shirley Ann McGarrell BA ’83, MA ’85, PhD 2000 ing around the Secretary, educator, administrator world. The one Mary Jane Mitchell MA ’59, Fac. 1940–48, 52–81 WSC endowed Librarian, trail-blazer Arlyn (Kim) Drew speaks about combining scholarship not Flossie Irwin Morton BA ’29 the roles of doctor, pastor, wife and mother. yet fully funded is Teacher, missionary, dean of women the Honored Ruth Rittenhouse Murdoch BA ’28, Fac. 1960– Women’s Teacher, psychologist, mentor husband Ron have led the GC Family Scholarship, which allows donors to help Patricia Black Mutch BS ’65, Fac. 1972– Professor, nutritionist, researcher, administrator Ministries Department, conducted the women students by giving in memory or Kathryn (k . B .) Myers Stf. 1961–81 first international study of the Adventist honor of significant women in their lives Sabbath school leader, songwriter, author, cashier family, and produced materials for fami- without having to fund a complete schol- Aulikki Nahkola MDiv ’81 ly-life education and for training pastors arship alone. Sending $100 toward this Scholar, teacher, author and other church leaders to respond to scholarship, with a paragraph about the Beatrice Short Neall MA ’71, PhD ’82 domestic abuse. She conducted the first honoree and one about the donor, will Missionary, college professor, author, church leader SDA study of women in leadership. ensure that the honoree will be remem- Alice n . Nkungula BS ’78 Ardis Dick Stenbakken, director of the bered and that some worthy female stu- Teacher, dietitian, women’s advocate Ruth Blackburn North Att. 1919–22 GC Department of Women’s Ministries, dent will be helped. An annotated list of 4 Teacher, musician, homemaker, Bible instructor had recently returned from preaching at honorees and donors is kept. Constance Chibuzo Nwosu BA ’83, MA ’84, EdS ’95 the 11 final meetings of an evangelistic Ripples from this vesper service contin- Educator, administrator PhD ’99 series in India, conducted by women. Of ue to spread. One student, Tricia Bender Merlene Ogden Fac. 1955– 1,200 who attended nightly, and 2,000 the Moore, selected to represent Ida Magan, Educator, administrator, tour leader final night, 1,119 were baptized, with 10 did extensive research to better under- Eurydice V . Osterman BMus ’72, MMus ’74 new churches organized. stand this first wife of BCC President Music professor, performer, composer, author, consultant Following the interviews, Donna Percy T. Magan and found her fascinat- Blythe Owen Fac. 1961–81, DMus ’79 Pianist, composer, teacher Lugenbeal Habenicht, herself one of the ing. "Besides," she quipped, "I loved her 100, called for each of the honorees actu- hats." The South Bend Tribune, in its
Spring 2002 • Focus 21 Sarah e . Peck BA ’14 Missionary, secretary, educator, writer Sharon Weaver Pittman Att. 1971, 77–79, Fac. 1995– Social worker, professor Margaret Conard Poole Att . 1965-66 Businesswoman, community leader Barbara Jones Randall BS ’66 Assisted-living manager, church leader, ASI leader Marie L . Kibble Robinson BS ’58 Counselor, teacher, administrator Marguerite Ross RMES 1949–88; BA ’50; Fac. 1954–89 Teacher, volunteer Leona Glidden Running BA ’37, MA ’55; Fac. 1955– Secretary, seminary professor, linguist, author, biblical scholar Ella King Sanders BCC 1881, Fac. 1922-35 Pioneering teacher, teacher trainer Penny Shell MA ’65, MA ’79, EdD ’84 Teacher, missionary, hospital chaplain, and mentor to women in ministry Katherine Smith BA ’71, Stf. 1969–74; 1986–94 Medical social worker, dean of women, head elder Virginia Duffie Steinweg BA ’35 Missionary, musician, author, teacher Ardis Dick Stenbakken Att. 1963–65 Teacher, writer, GC Women’s Ministries Director Mildred a . Summerton BA ’41, MA ’59 Demetra Andreasen addresses those attending the celebration honoring Andrews 100 Teacher, principal, mentor Outstanding Women. Her husband, President Neils-Erik Andreasen, and Lorena Bidwell, Margit L . Süring MA ’64, BD ’66, ThD ’80 associate information officer for the university, look on. Pastor, scholar, teacher, administrator Elizabeth Ann Johnston Taylor BSN ’84 Nursing professor, researcher, church leader Rilla D . Ashton Taylor Fac. 1977–2002, EdD ’80 Michiana section on April 21, ran a front- Notes Nurse, educator, missionary page feature on the program. And when 1. The SDA Educational Society was the board for Battle Creek College, formed for the purpose of Charlene Smith Vitrano BA ’46, Fac. 1958–88, MA ’69 Mary Jane Mitchell could not attend ves- founding the school. This is from p. 31 of its minutes AA Stf. 1988–96 pers here to be honored, her own Capitol as they are assembled in the archives of the Adventist Missionary, business teacher, alumni/development director Memorial Church planned a special ser- Heritage Center, AU. Nancy Jean Weber Vyhmeister MA ’67, EdD ’78 vice to honor her. Several honorees and 2. Copies may be ordered, for $6 each, or $5 if picked up personally, from: Professor, linguist, missionary, author, editor members of the audience have written Lilya Wagner MMus ’68 Dr. Stella Greig Musician, educator, author, speaker, fund-raiser since of strength being renewed, even of Department of English life-changing decisions being made, as a Andrews University Lynne Kobashigawa Waihee BA ’68 Berrien Springs, MI 49104-0040 Teacher, former first lady of Hawaii, literacy leader result of the affirmation they received at 3. The video may be ordered from the same Rebekah Wang-Cheng BA ’72 Homecoming. We hope that many young- address, $15 each (PAL version for overseas, $20). The Professor of medicine, speaker, TV personality er women will be inspired by what the booklet and video together may be ordered for $20 Janice y . Watson BA ’81, MA ’83, Fac. 1983– Lord has done through these women. ($25, if PAL version). Professor, speaker, intercultural specialist 4. Any reader who wishes to honor one of the 100 Women, or any other woman, may send a tax-deduct- Kit Watts Stf. 1979-87, MA ’80 ible contribution to: Writer, editor, pastor, advocate for Adventist women Mrs. Demetra Andeasen, Chair Eunice n . Wavomba BS ’80 Women’s Scholarship Committee Nurse, United Nations operations officer Andrews University Penny Webster PhD ’96 Berrien Springs, MI 49104-1000 Business education teacher, psychologist, church elder, Checks should be made out to "Andrews community leader University–Honored Women’s Scholarship." Penny Estes Wheeler BS ’67 Teacher, writer, editor Hyveth Williams MDiv ’90 Pastor, evangelist, author Arabella Moore Williams BA ’17, Fac . 1938–47 Missionary, teacher, painter, volunteer Opal Hoover Young BA ’27, Fac. 1935–39; Stf. 1966–77 Teacher, writer, musician
Madeline Steele Johnston (MA ‘77), associate copy editor of Andrews University Seminary Studies and for 20 years the administrative secretary of the Department of World Mission in the Theological Seminary, enjoys being a charter member of the WSC and seeing the scholarship recipients now serving in major responsibilities around the world.
22 Focus • Spring 2002 ALUMNI NEWS
Alumni gathering on fond memories of their time at Andrews, just in time for the honored guests to and listened to a report of campus prog- attend graduation rehearsal. the ski slopes ress by Dr. Andreasen. Both groups were particularly interested in hearing plans Despite the frigid temperature outdoors, the fellowship was warm at the Andrews Italian food in Phoenix University Alumni gathering during NAD Winterfest in Breckenridge, Dr. David Faehner, vice president for Colorado. Dan Tilstra, development offi- advancement, met with 30 alumni for an cer, met with alumni during Sabbath Italian dinner in Phoenix. There was a lunch, March 2, to update them about wonderful volunteer spirit among the campus news and distribute “Let the Son group, who want to get organized and Shine” gifts of sunscreen for the alumni do something for Andrews, in addition skiers gathered there. to providing networking for alumni in the area.
North Carolina and More than 50 alums gathered in Tennessee Tennessee alumni gather
On March 8 and 9, Dr. Andreasen, Donald and Rebecca May met with two enthusiastic groups of alumni in the south. Alumni gathered at Park Ridge Hospital in Fletcher, N.C., on Friday eve-
In honor of: Julian Thompson (pictured), who reached the age of 100 this centennial year, attended the naming ceremony for the Alumni looked over plans for the proposed new physics amphitheater (Haughey Hall) in the university entrance Science Complex. The Julian L. Thompson Amphitheater was named in honor of Dr. Thompson, the first chair of the joint depart- and seeing sketches of the new Howard ment of mathematics and physics in 1941. Performing Arts Center and the pro- Former students and colleagues gave testimo- posed new university entrance. nials to his professional and Christian leader- President Andreasen shared news and ship during his tenure at EMC. answered questions in Fletcher, N.C. Congrats Class of ning, to hear Dr. Andreasen give a devo- 2002! tional thought, share AU news and answer their questions. The Fletcher More than 150 members of the class of group included many former Andrews 2002 chose to start the celebration of their employees including Richard Schwarz, graduation at the annual picnic for grad- Margaret Roy, Ingrid Johnson and K. B. uates, sponsored by the office of Alumni Myers. Thanks to Ken and Janet Cobb, Services on Thursday evening, May 2. also former Andrews employees, for Traditionally, this has been an outdoor assisting with logistical arrangements. event, but because of cool (but sunny) After church on Sabbath, a lively weather, happy and relieved faces gath- group of alumni met on the Southern ered in Chan Shun Hall for picnic food, Adventist University campus for potluck Does he look familiar? President Niels-Erik door prizes, and celebrating with friends. lunch. While breaking bread together, the Andreasen and his brother, Carl-David, share Holly Moon was the lucky senior who group of more than 50 people shared dessert at the reunion dinner held in the cafe- won 202 dollar bills! The picnic ended teria on April 20.
Spring 2002 • Focus 23 Portuguese and presented him with the This year’s honored alumni were presented with the Andrews opportunity to direct and sing in the Voice of Prophecy quartet. He was also involved in University Alumni Association Medallion. Through their achieve- television ministry and public evangelism, and he held numerous evangelistic cam- ment and leadership, they have been nominated by fellow alumni paigns in many of Brazil’s largest cities. George Vandeman’s It Is Written television and approved by the board of directors to receive this award. broadcast was Feyerabend’s next assignment, which began in 1969. After earning his degree Harvey A. Elder (BA ’52) chemistry and a minor in mathematics. He at Andrews in 1972, he began a Portuguese telecast in Toronto, Canada, which remains on Emmanuel Missionary College, the forerun- obtained an MS in biochemistry and an MD the air. As a result of his ministry within the ner of Andrews University, is where Harvey from Loma Linda University in 1956 and 1957 Toronto Portuguese community, 300 people Elder was taught by Dr. Daniel Augsberger to respectively. He completed his internship and were baptized that first year, and subsequently set goals and move toward them. It was under residency at the University of California a large congregation (the College Street the tutelage of Dr. Edwin Thiele that he was Hospital, San Francisco, and a second residen- Portuguese Church) was raised from which moved to take Biblical issues seriously. cy at San Francisco General Hospital. From four additional congregations have been estab- Through personal example, Dr. Edward 1960-62 Elder was a research associate with lished. In 1978 he began hosting a new pro- Specht impressed gram in Toronto called Destiny, which was upon him the broadcast in Ontario, Alberta, British importance of Columbia, Michigan and Washington, as well demonstrating a as on a worldwide satellite station in Illinois. passionate inter- When Vandeman retired in 1991, Destiny and est in one’s stu- It Is Written were merged, and Feyerabend was dents, not only named as an associate speaker as well as the scholastically but director-speaker for Canada. The broadcast is also intellectually currently seen throughout the U.S., and in and spiritually. Russia, India, Brazil and China. And it was at Feyerabend has spent the last several years EMC that Elder conducting evangelistic crusades. More than learned to roller 1,500 people were baptized in the Philippines skate, a skill that in 1998 and 1,200 in Brazil in 1999 with his enabled him to assistance. During the spring of 2000 he con- spend time with ducted a 28-night crusade in Brazil, which Eleanor was uplinked and transmitted to over 3,000 Pudleiner (BA auditoriums. The average attendance was esti- ’52), who would mated to be over 350,000. eventually Honored alumni present with their spouses: David C. Smith, Cherilyn become his wife. Smith (DP ’71), Harvey Elder, Eleanor Elder (BA ’52), Henry Feyerabend and "It was worth the Emma Feyerabend falls and serious Samuel M. Gaikwad (PhD ’92) concerns about my natural awkwardness," he Prema Gaikwad (PhD ’92) says. the National Institute of Allergy and The success of Samuel and Prema Elder’s multifaceted education at EMC pre- Infectious Disease. A prestigious fellowship Gaikwad’s marriage can be attributed to their pared him for the many challenges he would followed at Harvard University from 1962-67. philosophy of teamwork. Both obtained bach- face and successes he would eventually Elder is the father of two, John and Cheri. In elor degrees from Spicer Memorial College in achieve. He is currently a professor of medi- his spare time he participates in weekly stu- India, majoring in mathematics and minoring cine at Loma Linda University School of dent Bible Studies and mentors medical stu- in physics. Masters degrees in education from Medicine (California) and a consultant with dents. He also teaches clinical and spiritual Spicer via Andrews’ extension program and, the San Bernardino County Department of care for HIV/AIDS patients. yes, dual doctorate degrees in curriculum and Public Health, Clinical Services, AIDS Clinic. instruction from Andrews followed in 1992. He also works tirelessly in the field of HIV/ Their incredible story would almost seem AIDS education, where he has been a part of Henry Feyerabend (MA ’72) incomplete if they didn’t share a workplace. every General Conference and North Henry Feyerabend is the author of more Samuel is the president of Spicer Memorial American Division AIDS committee and has than a dozen books, including a complete College and Prema is the dean of the school of lectured on the subject in numerous countries. commentary on the books of Daniel, education, head of the department of elemen- One of his most impressive professional Revelation and Galatians. His latest book, tary education and director of college devel- accomplishments is his work on the first com- published by the Review and Herald opment. They are undoubtedly a match made puterized infection-control program which Publishing Association, is titled The Return. for education. makes timely decisions based on valid epide- Feyerabend returned to his alma mater 30 A citizen of India, Samuel was born in Pune miological data. Widely copied, the program years after receiving an MA in religion. and was educated in the Seventh-day has been adopted by the State of California Born in Jersey City, New Jersey, Feyerabend Adventist educational system beginning with and by the Centers for Disease Control and was raised in Walkheim, Saskatchewan and secondary school. He was awarded the Prevention and is the backbone of most infec- entered the ministry in 1953. He earned a BA Southern Asia Division sponsorship and the tion-control programs in the U.S. and abroad. in religion from Atlantic Union College, South De Haan scholarship while pursuing his mas- Born in Berrien Springs, Elder graduated, Lancaster, Mass., in 1958. Eleven years as a ter and doctorate degrees. Beginning in 1974 with honors, from EMC in 1952 with a BA in missionary in Brazil taught him fluent Samuel worked as an instructor of mathemat-
24 Focus • Spring 2002 ics and physics at Spicer and was promoted to got the best. What we are trying to do is assistant professorship in 1989. From 1992-97 improve on what we got and share what we David C. Smith (BA ’72, MA ’78) he was an associate professor of education. He can with others. We will never forget the won- Creating an atmosphere where faculty care became the president of Spicer Memorial in derful time we had at Andrews." about students and cooperate with God to 1997. help guide the young scholars into the future Samuel is a member of the All India is the core of David Smith’s presidency at Association of Christian Education, the World Beverly G. Giebel (BA ’62) Union College. Currently in his fourth year at Curriculum Council and the Rotary Club of "Go ye into all the world…" the scripture the helm, Smith’s commitment to students Pune North, where he is currently the director says. And that’s exactly what Beverly Giebel was born out of his experience as a student at of community service. He has attended educa- has done. Since leaving Emmanuel Missionary Andrews. tion conferences in Thailand, the Philippines, College in 1952 with a BA in chemistry and "When I think of my experience at Andrews Sri Lanka, Great Britain and the United States, minors in biology and German, she has visit- University," Smith said, "I recall Mike Jones, a including his ed 30 countries, practiced medicine in creative writing teacher, inviting me to join a alma mater, Pakistan and Ethiopia, and currently lives in Bible student group at his house; Richard Andrews Papua New Guinea where she has worked in Schwarz, my undergraduate department chair, University. anesthesiology, materials management, and in calling me to his office to ask about my future "I fondly her own words, as a universal trouble-shooter, and how he might help me reach my goals; remember since 1997. Quite an accomplishment for the John Waller, my graduate department chair, Andrews little girl born in Hinsdale, Illinois, as Beverly taking time to convince me that under God’s University for Lindner. leading I had found a promising future. These what it has In addition to her travels, Giebel has been and similar memories capture the essence of made me," honored with memberships in Who’s Who my experience at Andrews University." Samuel said. Among Students in American High Schools After graduating from Broadview Academy "The cultural (1948), Who’s Who Among Students in American in 1968, Smith earned a BA in history and MA integration, the Universities & Colleges (1952), Honored in English, both from Andrews, in 1972 and Samuel M. Gaikwad ever-willing, Alumnus of 1978 respectively. A PhD in English from the helpful nature Loma Linda University of Tennessee, Knoxville, which he of the profes- University earned in 1989, completed his education. After sors, the friend- (1997), where earning his bachelors degree, Smith spent the ly atmosphere she earned her next 26 years in the classroom—as a history on the campus MD in 1956, and and Bible teacher at Wisconsin Academy, an and the wealth the AIMS Global English teacher at Laurelwood Academy in of information Service Award Oregon, an assistant professor of English at in the library (2002), which Union College, then as a professor of English helped me to she received and the chair of the English and speech grow and be a with her hus- department at Southern Adventist College. mature and band Harald, a Smith’s commitment to the success of his responsible surgeon. students is evidenced by the awards that have Seventh-day After graduat- Beverly Giebel been bestowed upon him. In 1976 he received Adventist. The ing from Loma the Outstanding Leaders in Elementary and Prema Gaikwad all-round Linda, Giebel Secondary Education award, in 1988 he growth completed her internship at Washington received the Zapara Award for Teaching Andrews pro- Adventist Hospital in Takoma Park, Excellence, and in 1994 he was awarded the vides, I believe cannot be surpassed by any Maryland. From there she has practiced medi- Distinguished Service Medallion. In addition other educational institution." cine at Karachi Adventist Hospital, Pakistan; to participating in several symposiums on Prema was born in Nileshwar, Kerala. Like White Memorial Medical Center, County of higher education, teaching and the Bible and her husband, her Adventist education began Los Angeles, City of Hope National Medical Adventism, Smith has written The with her secondary schooling. Sponsorship Center, and Ukiah Valley Medical Center, all Transcendental Saunterer: Thoreau and the Search from the Southern Asia Division enabled her in California; Gimbie Adventist Hospital in for Self (1997), an adaptation of his dissertation. to obtain her doctorate degree at Andrews, Ethiopia; and Sopas Adventist Hospital and Born in Ottawa, Illinois, Smith currently where she was a graduate assistant in the Porgera Hospital in Papua New Guinea. In lives in Lincoln, Nebraska, with his wife School of Education. addition to anesthesiology, she has also Cherilyn. They have two daughters: Jacinda, A member of Phi Delta Phi, Prema co- worked in obstetrics. an emergency-room nurse, and Kim, a church- authored Value Series, a set of six Bible text- Giebel’s children have followed in the foot- school teacher. books aimed at children through grade four in steps of her and her husband. Son Arthur is an Southern Asia Schools. She also writes for assistant professor of ophthalmology at Loma Cornerstone and collegiate quarterlies, and Linda University, and is Chief of has written articles for the Adventist Journal Ophthalmology at Jerry L. Pettis Memorial VA of Education. Medical Center in California. Son Herbert is a The couple has two sons: Vinay, a doctor missionary physician and the director of the working at the Adventist Hospital in Surat, family-practice residency-training program at India; and Vivek, who is currently completing Ile Ife SDA Hospital in Nigeria. Her daughter an internship at Vellore Christian Medical Rita is an attorney in California who provides Hospital. legal and consultation services for the medical "All four of us studied at the same time industry in the area of food- and -drug law. while at Andrews," Prema said. "We know we
Spring 2002 • Focus 25 CLASS NOTES
Golden Hearts Club 1960s
Emil Fernando (MA ’63) is retired, living in Hong Kong. The last ten years of his career were spent at Hong Kong Adventist College. “I appreciate receiving Focus and reading of all the activi- John Mensah and his family ties reported there. It makes me feel proud of being a graduate of Andrews.” His 1980s daughter, Heather Cochran, lives in Berrien Springs with Brendon L. Gelford (BS ’86) her husband. is a lieutenant commander in the U.S. Navy and is partici- pating in Operation Enduring Freedom while assigned to 1970s the amphibious assault ship Golden Hearts: front row, from left: Grover Fattic, Ray Hill, USS Peleliu, home-ported in Pearl Clark Losey, Wilson Trickett, Paul Robb; second row, from Pastor John Kwadwo San Diego. After September left: Lora G. Neumann, Dorothy Sheddan Beardsley Culbert, Betty Mensah (BA ’79 MA ’92) is a Kramer Garber, June Marsh Hunt, Mercedes Dyer, Betty Collard district pastor for the Central 11, they were among the first Weakley, Elsie Landon Buck, Edwin F. Buck; third row, from left: Ghana Conference. His wife, to participate in raids against John F. Neumann, Tom Kessler, Mary Nozaki Kimura, Tatsuo Mary, is a housewife. John Taliban and Al-Qaeda forces Kimura, Erna Mae Kyle Koch, Victor Brown; fourth row, from left: plans to retire in 2004. in Afghanistan. Harold Leffler, Dave Peshka, George Arzoo, Dyre Dyresen
Earl Willison (att. ’37) is retired and lives in Delton, Mich. Mr. Willison remembers his EMC days: picking toma- toes for $ .10/hr; working with Elder Haughey, the Bible teacher; as a bee-keeper; milk- ing the 50 cows at the college dairy at 4:30 a.m.; and saving Naomi Zalabak the Interurban train from derailing after a flash flood on and Seoul. She nursed Lemon Creek. Mr. Willison summers in between writes, “Times change and we assignments. grow older. I was 92 last August and hope to be ready Fay Welter (BS ’56) is when Jesus comes.” retired and lives in Avon Park, FL, sharing a villa with Naomi Zalabak. Fay Class of 1952: (seated) T. Marshall Kelly, Stew Erhard, Darwin Finkbeiner; served as administrative first row, from left: Elinor Elder, Darlene Hyzer Hall, Ruth Schoun Kloosterhuis, Barbara Popp Middag, Elaine C. Thompson, Thelma Ortner 1950s secretary in the Far Knutson, Genevieve Clark Goosey, Sara Ann Goodge McNeilus; second row, Eastern Division, then as from left: Harvey Elder, F. Mario Ruf, Mary Rant Baker, Esther Goldberg director of Seoul Naomi Zalabak (BA ’51) is a Jones, Don Mason, James Hudson Zachary; third row, from left: Lawrence retired nurse and lives in Adventist Orphanage and Spiler, Rance L. Deckard, Janet Hawes Riesen, Anna Mae Wheeler Stegeman, Avon Park, FL. During her Adoption Agency. Karl K. Kellawan, Vera Mae Hanson, Helen Lickey; fourth row, from left: career she taught 19 years in Robert D. Williams, Herb Pritchard, Chuck Behner, Durward Wildman, Thelma Burton, Charles J. Hall; fifth row, from left: Herman Loris Kibble, the Far Eastern Division, Thomas J. Kempton, III, Thor C. Bakland, Marguerite Anderson Dixon, Wayne including Manila, Singapore, A. Fleming, Barry Burton, Jack Nail
26 Focus • Spring 2002 CLASS NOTES
Class of 1977: front row, from left: Cheryl Ready Bland, Cheryl Class of 1962: front row, from left: Lester Osborn, Shirley Marshall Birmingham, Bernice Lunz Taylor, Suzanne Baker Kordas, Esther Gager, Marilyn Cross Karlow, Shahin Ilter, Arlene Krohn Dennison, deGannes Jarrette, Debra Lloyd Foote, Beverley Futcher Scheider, Vinnette Graham Leslie, Karey Stephenson Griesman, Pat Thomas Madeline Steele Johnston, Donna J. Habenicht, Roger L. Dudley; Davis, Barbara Johnson Jacobson; second row, from left: Mary E. second row, from left: Greg Reiber, Oscar Tanguay, Rebecca May, Osborn, Patricia L. Clanton, Kathy Rennings Jones, Janie Wiesner Beverly Matiko, David Foote, Glen Middaugh, Greg Gerard, Nancy Cutting, Elaine Kirk Badiere, Carol Spur Sumner, Violet Allison James, Gerard, Mervyn Joseph, Judy Teeuwen, LuAnn Row Bermeo Lorretta Lofthouse Laing, Jamie Trefz; third row, from left: Doug Mack, Virginia Meseraull, James Slater, Charles Cutting, Paul Kantor, LaVern Rice, Harold James
Class of 1992: front row, from left: Rhonda Shell, Kim Smith, Karen Class of 1982: left-right: Eileen Dry, Devin D. Zimmerman Titcomb, Brenda (Coy) Zimmerman, John Markovic, Randy Siebold, Manfredine, Althea Collins; second row, Class of 1972: Dan Tilstra, Karen Tilstra front row, from left: Bonnie Rowland, from left: Brenda Menhardt Schalk, Scott Helen Susens, Chris Herr, Debbie Hartson Jamieson, Schalk, Mark Titcomb II, Derrick Leo Ranzolin, Jr. (MDiv ’87) Rita Fox Pusey, Glenna Widicker-Gow; second row, Collins, Jim Nash is associate professor of reli- from left: Ted Lewis, Ron Herr, Marvin Budd, Tom Coffee, Renee Coffee, Jackie Castlebuono; third row, gion at Pacific Union College. son, John (AT ‘92), is a travel- from left: David Faehner, Wayne Friestad, C. Murray ing nurse working in coro- In August 2001, he successful- Robinson, Bill Jamieson, Galen Pusey, Allen Middaugh ly defended his dissertation nary care. John and Keith 1990s share an apartment during for the Doctor of Theology couses. In June of 2001, he Keith Gaden (PhD ’92) and the week while Keith is teach- degree at Boston University’s presented a session on School of Theology. Leo his wife, Delores (AS ’90), ing in Jacksonville. live in Tallahassee, Florida, Leadership and Relationship examined the apostle Paul’s Styles at the American where Keith served as pro- Lynn S. (Chabra) Sams (MA second letter to the Physical Therapy Association gram director at Florida A&M ’79) and her husband, Jerry, Corinthians according to the National Conference in University for seven years. recently moved to Clermont, conventions of classical orato- Anaheim, Calif. Delores raises Since August 2001, he has Florida, to be closer to family ry. Leo and his wife, Susan, dogs for the Paws with a been a visiting associate pro- and start up a lawn-service have two children, Larissa Cause (PAWS) organization. and David. fessor at the University of business. North Florida, teaching Gross These dogs are trained to Anatomy as well as skills become service dogs for spe- cial needs individuals. Their
Spring 2002 • Focus 27 LIFE STORIES
Births October 19, 2001, in Grants Pass, Journal. Her interests included a Kenneth Smith (MA ’67, MDiv Ore. number of musical organizations, ’71) died May 15, 2002, in Benjamin served as a pastor in particularly church and college Riverside, Calif. To Karen (Holman) (BA ’90) and Indiana and North Carolina choirs, and she was the contralto Elder Smith was “Waldo” on Ignacio Cervera, Valencia, Spain, before moving to the Belgian soloist in "The Messiah" oratorio some of the early “Little Rascals” a boy, Daniel Adam, August 10, Congo in Africa to serve as a mis- on several occasions. films. He and his wife were mis- 2001. sionary. Upon his return to the Geneva is survived by one sionaries in Thailand for 15 years United States, Benjamin earned a niece and five nephews. before they returned to pastoral To Jackie (Marietta) (BS ’96) master's in child and clinical psy- duties in the U.S. He is survived and Michael Fortune (BA ’96, chology from Fresno State Harold E. Kurtz (MA ’52) was by his wife, Jean (att.), and three MDiv ’99), Canton, Oh., a girl, College, and taught Bible at born in Jamestown, N. D., in sons, David, Dick and Don. Lydia Kay, February 13, 2002. Loma Linda Academy. Benjamin 1914, and died August 9, 2001, in worked as a school psychologist Watsonville, Calif. Sue Summerour (’45) was born To RaeAnne (Falvo) (att.) and for the Colton School District and After serving in the US Army in Decatur, Georgia, on June 20, Rick Marden (BS ’95), Bristol, later at the Southeastern during WW II, Harold graduated 1923, and died May 14, 2002, in Tenn., a girl, Natalie Vel, California Conference from Union College. He began Collegedale, Tenn. February 13, 2002. Department of Education until his ministry as an intern in Upon graduation from EMC, his retirement in 1982. Kansas and then served with the Sue taught at John Nevins To Theresa (Bodi) (BA ’93) and Ben enjoyed working on his General Conference War Service Andrews Elementary School in Alexander Yaroshevich, Moscow, computer and counseling and Commission as a Civil Chaplain Takoma Park, Md., from 1945 to Russia, a girl, Maya Alexander, encouraging his caregivers at stationed in Frankfort, Germany, 1949. From 1949 until 1965, and April 13, 2002. Royale Gardens Health and Fort Ord, Calif., and Fort Hood, later from 1972 to 1986, she Rehabilitation Center, where he Tex. He then pastored in the taught and substituted in Atlanta To Virginia (Miller) (BS ’95) lived until his death. Oregon Conference in the Kelso- area church schools. Between and Bob Mills, Wausau, Wis., a He is survived by his wife, Longview, Newburg, Lakeview 1965 and 1972, and again from girl, Elizabeth Dawn, April 14, Eloise Hiscox of Grants Pass, and Reedsport districts. 1986 until her retirement in the 2002. Ore.; daughter, Jacqueline He is survived by his wife, mid-1990s, Sue taught in the Stafford of Anaheim, Calif.; step- Gladys Searle Kurtz of Boise, Id; Catoosa County Public Schools son, Dwight Hiscox of La daughter, Joanne Kurtz of Boise and the Spalding Elementary Weddings Canada, Calif.; stepdaughter, Id.; and son, James Kurtz School near Collegedale, Tenn. Sharline Folsom of Crescent City, Freeman of Henderson, Nev. Sue was known for her gra- Marie-Lys Lallemand (BS ’02) Calif.; two sisters, Helen Poole of cious hospitality. She was active and Austin Bacchus (BA ’98) Fresno, Calif., and Virginia Elsa Segui (BA ’87) was born in in the Collegedale Seventh-day were married May 19, 2002, and Hannah of Carol Stream, Ill., and Cuba in 1941, and died in a car Adventist Church's bereavement reside in Berrien Springs, Mich. four grandchildren. accident in January of 2002. meals program, Lunch Wagon, Elsa studied theology at and was associate head deacon- Michelle Coursey (att.) and Geneva E. Durham (BA ’37, for- Antillian College. She worked as ess for a number of years. Brian Yeager (staff) were mar- mer faculty) was born July 21, a Bible worker in Cuba and in Sue is survived by her hus- ried May 19, 2002, and reside in 1915, in Boise, Id., and died the Georgia-Cumberland band, David; three children, Ben, Berrien Springs, Mich. February 1, 2002, in Angwin, Conference. Marian and Bill; her younger sis- Calif. Elsa loved children and was ter, Jane Summerour Ralls of Elizabeth Marie Washington Geneva taught mathematics gifted in establishing and direct- Virginia, and four grandchildren. (BSW ’01) and Hugh Davis (BT and astronomy at Pacific Union ing children's choirs. Her choirs ’00) were married March 24, College from 1948 to 1963, and at traveled and performed abroad. 2002, and reside in Berrien Atlantic Union College from 1944 She also helped organize the first Springs, Mich. to 1948. She taught mathematics youth congress for the Atlantic and physics at Andrews Union. In Georgia-Cumberland, Dana Plummer (BS ’99) and University from 1942 to 1944, and Elsa was especially involved with Scott Kendall were married May mathematics and science at Battle children’s and women's minis- 27, 2002, and reside in Orlando, Creek Academy from 1938 to tries. Elsa will be remembered for Fla. 1942, as well as teaching mathe- her dedicated service, loving Send birth, wedding and matics and science in several nature, and influential work with funeral announcements and other secondary schools. children. daytime telephone number Deaths She received her MA degree Elsa is survived by her hus- to Life Stories, Focus, from Northwestern University in band, Pastor Obdulio; three Andrews University, Berrien Benjamin Ralph Bickley (BA ’44) 1940. Her scholarly articles have daughters: Ileana, Ivette, Ivonne; Springs, MI, 49104-1000. Or was born October 30, 1917, in appeared in The Astronomical and four grandchildren. e-mail the information to: Dickinson, N. D., and died Journal and The Astrophysical
28 Focus • Spring 2002 CENTENNIAL BABIES
Samantha Lorraine Brian Emery Carlson Katherine Anne Joshua Joash Lydia Kay Fortune John Solomon Russell Lane Harrison Amey Clayton Deonarine Francis, Jr.
Jared Bruce Jacobs Justin Andrew Johnson Caleb A. Knowlton Nicole Edisa Djirah Nathan Daniel Ward Kyra Leigh Wirsz Sabot
Congratulations to those alumni who had a “Centennial Baby” during our Centennial year. They applied to receive a $100 Centennial Scholarship, redeemable when he/she enrolls at Andrews in 18 or so years. Although many of us will be retired by the time these children become college students, we pray that someone from the alumni office will be on hand to welcome these “alumni legacies” to campus, and inspire the next generation with the stories of God’s providential leading of this institution. This scholarship will not likely cover much of the “investment” these parents will be making in tuition for private Christian education. It is just a fun and simple gesture of appreciation for their time at Andrews, and serves as a reminder that there are many ways to build up our alumni community, and thereby our alma mater. We wish God’s richest blessings on these young alumni families.
Samantha Lorraine Amey Mark (BBA ’93) & Gina Vyskocil (MA ’93) Amey Eric Marcellus Arias Jose Antonio (MDiv ’99) and Mistee (former staff) Arias Brian Emery Carlson Alan (BS ’88) & Laurie Anderson (BS ’88) Carlson Katherine Anne Clayton Brian (BS ’00) & Camille Kurtz (BBA/BA ’99) Clayton Joshua Joash Deonarine Joshua (BBA ’97) & Jemimah Parkes (att.) Deonarine Ethan Joseph Emde Bryan (BARCH ’93) & Danielle DeMemmo (BS ’94) Emde Lydia Kay Fortune Michael (BA ‘96, MDiv ‘99) and Jacqueline Marietta (BS ‘96) Fortune John Solomon Francis, Jr. John (BS ’91) & Elsa Jimenez-Francis Russell Lane Harrison Vincent (BSMT ’90) & Barbara Singh (BS ’91) Harrison Jared Bruce Jacobs Monty (BA ’88) & Geraldine Castro (BA ’88) Jacobs Justin Andrew Johnson Jody D. and Katie Ann Freeman (AS ’00) Johnson Caleb A. Knowlton Andrew (BSMT ’95) & Pamela Knight (att.) Knowlton Anna Elizabeth Lonto Randall (BS ’91) & Esther Tabakovic (BBA ’92) Lonto Allison Rose Peart Franklyn & June Cousins (BS ’91) Peart Lindsey J. Pullen Russell D. (BT ’92) and Julie A Robinson (BSELED ’95) Pullen Nicole Edisa Djirah Sabot Luc (MDiv ’99) & Anita Gonzales (BSELED ’99) Sabot Daniel Mulanda Wafula Jacob Wafula Mulongo and Margaret Wambani Iyaya (MA ’95) Nathan Daniel Ward Wendell (BSET ’96) & Lisa Parry (BA ’93) Ward Kyra Leigh Wirsz Dan (BSELED ’93) & Melinda Jacobs (BS ’92) Wirsz
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Spring 2002 • Focus 29 Plans are established by wise counsel…Proverbs 20:18
ou’re a loving couple confronting the practical challenges of aging. How can you live out your golden years in comfort and dignity? If one of you passes away, can the survivor man- Y age alone? Andrews University Trust Services personnel can help you tackle these questions. By providing information about estate planning and charitable gifts, we help you secure your financial future, maximize your legacy to family and church and minimize taxes and probate costs that erode that legacy.
You’ve committed your life to marriage, family and faith. Now, let us show you how those com- mitments can live on—sustaining your loved ones and building God’s kingdom here at Andrews University by including a gift for Christian education through your estate plan.
To find out more, contact us at:
Andrews University Phone (616) 471-3613 Planned Giving and Trust Services Fax (616) 471-6543 Administration Bldg., Suite 310 E-mail [email protected] Berrien Springs MI 49104-0645 Web: www.andrews.edu/TRUST
30 Focus • Spring 2002 STUDENT SPOTLIGHT I am proud of my alma mater
When I came to Andrews University, my Every group has their ups and downs, believe He will show us the plan He has for heart was looking for two things: how to times when not everyone is together and dis- us. What could God have possibly had in impact my school in a positive way, and how sention seems to creep into the ranks, and store for me as president? I finally had some to make new friends that would last a life- our group was not immune to that disease. time to reflect on this once I graduated two time. God calls us all to serve weeks ago. And do you Him in different ways, and I know what He showed would like to share with you me? how He molded me into a He showed me that even leader for Him. though there were times As a young freshman, when it seemed that noth- entering a new environment ing we were doing would was exciting. It was an ever make a difference, all opportunity to start over, be it takes is one changed who I wanted to be, and find heart to achieve success. out who I really was. I came That one heart was mine. I to Andrews for two reasons. don’t know what kinds of My parents had both gone things will evolve or be there and recommended it, implemented at Andrews and I didn’t know anyone as a result of my time as and wanted a new experi- president, but I do know ence. I had no clue how that that God changed my heart "not-knowing-anyone" idea and implemented a spirit would backfire on me until I of caring, listening and got there and realized how love in my life. He helped lonely college could be. Mike (second from the left) celebrates his graduation with friends me to grow from a naïve Like many students, I freshman to an astute grad- began to long for something uate, ready to move onto more in my college experi- the next challenge of life. I ence, something God would hope I have made an lead me to do and that I Andrews provided God with the impact on my school in a could be proud of. My soph- positive way; nevertheless, omore year, I joined the stu- opportunity to speak to me and Andrews provided God dent senate and, later that with the opportunity to spring, I found myself run- change my heart forever speak to me and change ning for student-body presi- my heart forever. dent. After much drama and I won’t say that being fanfare, I took over the office. The other elect- However, our group had the singular desire president has answered all of life’s hard ed officers and I took on something that to succeed together. No one had separate questions, but it has provided me with the would consume every spare minute of the agendas of personal glory and fame. There proper perspective for approaching many of rest of our college careers, work that would was always a concerted effort to win as a its difficulties. We can always come to God surely change our lives forever. team and lose as a team. And I am nearly with any of our problems or challenges, and The key to success in any leadership posi- brought to tears when I realize how privi- He is ready and willing to show us His way tion is to gather a group of leaders around leged I have been to experience college in and how we can walk in it. you who share the same goals and vision, such an amazing way. The Andrews and who are as crazy as you. The group that University community may not always hear I worked with during my junior and senior about the impact it has on students, but if it years, was not only the most fun group of continues to provide an environment where young people ever, they were the most young people can work together productive- skilled and talented group of students I can ly and befriend each other, well, that is one think of. All had their own desire to impact reason why I am proud of my alma mater. Michael Murrill (BBA ’02) graduated this their school for good and I am proud to call If we approach every aspect of our lives May after serving two years as Student these people friends. with the desire to do God’s will, I honestly Association President.
Spring 2002 • Focus 31 Cover Out-Take FOCUS
Andrews Outstanding Women