The Roundtable Magazine Volume: 60 Issue: 2

FALL 2016

THE MAGAZINE OF CALIFORNIA BAPTIST UNIVERSITY

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Racing experiences aim to give engineering students a “competitive edge”

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Celebrates 10 year anniversary

NOTE FROM THE PRESIDENT // FALL 2016

Dear Alumni and Friends: As we continue to build a comprehensive university committed to the Great Commission, it is important to stop and reflect on the many indicators of growth and success California Baptist University has accomplished. The Roundtable is one vehicle that helps captures this progress.

As you know, success comes with a lot of hard work and God’s favor. Additionally, I believe that success is not without the sacrifice, support and prayers of individuals who care deeply for this institution.

For that, I want to thank you. I hope you feel blessed reading through the stories in this edition of The Roundtable and that you find assurance that great things are happening at CBU. To God be the glory!

This issue of The Roundtable celebrates a number of academic, athletic and Great Commission milestones. Fall semester 2016 at CBU began with a record enrollment of 9,157 students, the institution’s largest to date. To accommodate the growing population, numerous campus improvements have taken place over the summer.

For example, at the College of Health Science campus, a significant investment in new classrooms, laboratories and office space transformed the campus into a modern, stateof-the-art learning center. The CBU Events Center project continues toward its scheduled completion next April, when it will become the largest indoor gathering space on campus with its 5,000-plus seating capacity. The quality and breadth of the university’s academic programs continue to gain in reputation.

For the 11th consecutive year, CBU is ranked among “America’s Best Colleges” by U.S.News & World Report. Six new undergraduate majors were added this fall and along with the latest doctorate program, business administration.

Elsewhere on the academic front, CBU welcomed three new deans this year (page 15) and the College of Nursing celebrated its 10th anniversary of preparing students for a life of service (page 22).

On the athletic field, the Lancers have become one of the best programs in NCAA D-II, as evidenced by their No. 4 ranking in the Learfield Director’s Cup national standings.

Among the university’s most celebrated achievements, highlighted in this issue of The Roundtable, is the 20th anniversary of International Service Projects (ISP) (page 10), CBU’s signature global mobilization program. Since its inception, more than 4,000 members of the CBU family have served in more than 50 countries in response to Christ’s Great Commission. Preparation is already underway for ISP’s 21st season.

For more than 66 years, California Baptist University has been preparing students to live their purpose in response to scriptural imperatives. Whether recalling the blessings of past, celebrating current achievements, or looking to the future, CBU remains firmly committed to its mission and to the vision of a University committed to the Great Commission.

May the LORD continue to bless!

Ronald L. Ellis, Ph.D. President

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FEATURES 8

Engineering Racing Experiences

10 20 Years of Global Service 12

Dr. Gary Collins Q&A

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Professor Writes Children’s Trilogy

14 New Students Focus on Faith 15

CBU announces three new deans

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Cassidy Mihalko Profile

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Tami Fleming Profile

20 T.L. Brown Profile 22

College of Nursing 10th Anniversary

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2016 Homecoming

25 Alumni Award Recipients 28 Alum News

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ABOUT THE COVER: In April, the College of Engineering entered into a partnership with KVSH Racing for the 2016 Verizon IndyCar season to create unique learning experiences for its students.

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CAMPUS NEWS

Campus improvements continue over summer into academic year New and improved facilities projects, which will help to reshape the campus and enhance the experience for the entire campus community, continued to take place over the summer.

Several new majors added at CBU This fall students can now choose from six new undergraduate majors at CBU: inflight services, unmanned services, entrepreneurship, comedic arts, mechanical engineering and sports analytics.

Additionally, CBU is offering its

At the College of Health Science campus, a significant investment in new classrooms, laboratories and office space is helping to transform the campus into a modern, state-of-the-art learning center.

Another major construction project is set to begin in December when CBU breaks ground for a new academic building to house the Gordon and Jill Bourns College of Engineering.

The three-story, 100,000-square-foot building will be situated between the Cottages and the business and music buildings. The engineering building is targeted for completion in the summer of 2018.

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CBU also offers doctorates in Public Administration and Nursing Practice. In all, CBU offers more than 150 majors, minors and concentrations, as well as more than 40 graduate programs.

Affiliated with California Southern Baptist Convention, CBU is a member of the Council for Christian Colleges and Universities, the Association of Independent California Colleges and Universities and the International Association of Baptist Colleges and Universities.

The Health Science campus comprises more than 70,000 square feet under roof on more than 11 acres. The project also includes hundreds of new parking spaces to help meet the growing demand.

Across campus, next to the Recreation Center, the CBU Events Center project continues toward its scheduled completion before the end of this academic year.

When it opens next April, the Events Center will measure some 153,000 square feet and contain more than 5,000 seats— expandable to more than 6,000.

third doctoral degree in Business Administration, offered by Online and Professional Studies.

CBU President and First Lady honored by Mission Inn Foundation Riverside’s Mission Inn Foundation honored California Baptist University President Dr. Ronald L. Ellis and First Lady Jane D. Ellis with the 2016 Frank Miller Civic Achievement Award at the organization’s annual banquet May 19.

The award is presented each year by the Mission Inn Foundation to an individual or group that has provided outstanding civic leadership, service and support to the community in the tradition of Frank Miller, founder of the Mission Inn. Dr. and Mrs. Ellis were recognized for “remarkable achievements realized during

more than 20 years as the President and First Lady of California Baptist University,” including civic leadership and service on the boards of numerous community organizations in the greater Riverside area.

Tributes included a video presentation from Dr. Rick Warren, CBU alumnus, best-selling author and founder of Saddleback Church.

CAMPUS NEWS

Innovative technology being put to the test at CBU Exercise Labs

CBU named in “Best Colleges” rankings for 2017 publication validates the choices made by thousands of students pursuing their higher education goals at California Baptist University.

Dr. Trevor Gillum, program director of Exercise Science, oversees some of the latest research projects taking place at CBU’s College of Health Science exercise labs.

Gillum said that CBU conducted approximately 50 clinical trials on a new optic light technology being developed for TruTouch Technologies.

The experiments are meant to determine if the technology can accurately measure hydration rates by using non-invasive methods.

TruTouch currently sells a non-invasive optical sensor that uses infrared light sensors to determine alcohol levels in the body by simply placing a person’s finger in a device. The object is to detect whether a person is impaired before entering a worksite or operating equipment.

TruTouch wants to take that concept and apply it to measuring hydration levels. Gillum explained that typically there are three ways to determine if a person is dehydrated: by blood, which is the most accurate; by saliva; or by urine.

“I am pleased that these influential rankings have recognized California Baptist University once again,” Ellis said.

“It says good things about the value and quality of the educational programs that CBU offers in both traditional and online settings,” Ellis said.

California Baptist University has been named one of America’s Best Colleges for 2017 in rankings by U.S.News & World Report (USN&WR).

It is the 11th time in as many years that CBU has received the recognition and the third consecutive year as a top 40-ranked “Best Regional University.”

The USN&WR rankings for 2017 place CBU at No. 37 in the top tier of the nation’s educational institutions. That advances CBU’s position from the No. 39 ranking received the previous year among the publication’s “Best Regional Universities” in the West.

Dr. Ronald L. Ellis, CBU president, termed the third-party ranking “significant.”

He said recognition by the national

“Best Colleges” rankings are published in U.S.News & World Report each year to aid prospective students and their parents looking for the best academic values for their money. Now in its 32nd year, the annual comparative listing uses a system of weighted indicators of academic excellence to rank universities.

Those indicators include: student selectivity, retention and graduation rates; assessment by peer institutions; faculty resources; financial resources and alumni giving.

The category of Best Regional Universities includes 653 institutions in four regions of the nation that offer a broad scope of undergraduate degrees and master’s degrees but few, if any, doctoral programs.

“At CBU, we can be more specific in our measures. We can control the environments better,” said Gillum, explaining why TruTouch chose CBU to run the trials. “Our labs are very important to this research process.”

Gillum hired test subjects to run 60-90 minutes. The subjects’ hydration levels are then checked by the three standard methods before and after the exercise.

Next, the results are compared to readings from the new technology.

“I could see in the future that the (U.S.) Department of Defense and hospitals might become interested in this technology,” Gillum said. “Nike has also expressed interest and sent representatives to come down and review some of the research we’ve done.”

Gillum noted that the research project has also allowed him to hire several graduate assistants to help with the research. The labs were full of life during the trials, with test subjects coming and going throughout the day.

Some were CBU athletes and others were from the community.

The labs offer a local company a good environment to conduct the research that might otherwise not be done because of cost considerations, Gillum said.

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College of Nursing Simulation Studio The College of Nursing (recently renamed from the School of Nursing) has a state-of-the-art simulation studio that can place nursing students in a scenarios such as a village in Thailand or a small-scale disaster in an ER waiting room.

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COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING

LEARNING in the

FAST LANE Racing experiences aim to give engineering students a “competitive edge”

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he Gordon and Jill Bourns College of Engineering at California Baptist University has launched an ambitious strategic plan that aims to use auto racing experiences to create unique learning opportunities for its students.

In April, the College of Engineering entered into a partnership with KVSH Racing for the 2016 Verizon IndyCar season.

The partnership allowed engineering students opportunities to collaborate with the KVSH Engineering team throughout the season.

For instance, 20 students were granted access to the KVSH Racing engineering staff, the driver and mechanics at the Long Beach Grand Prix.

Students observed and learned the intricacies of engineering high-performance IndyCars. During May, selected students were embedded with the team for both the Angie’s List 500 and the 100th Running of the Indianapolis 500.

They gained hands-on experience as they cataloged the aerodynamic differences between the KVSH Racing #11 car’s performance and IndyCars from other competing teams and worked closely with the crew to problem solve.

“It was great how quickly the mechanics and engineers accepted me as part of the team. They even trusted me in helping the crew with the car,” said John Free, a mechanical engineering senior, who worked with the race crew at the Indianapolis 500. “It’s hard to imagine what it’s like to be 10 yards away from a car going over 200 mph. The roar of the engines shook me to my core.”

Dr. Anthony Donaldson, dean of College of Engineering at CBU, said he is excited to see what these experiences inspire students to do.

“We want to create enhanced learning experiences both within and outside the

“We want to create enhanced learning experiences both within and outside the CBU campus” CBU campus,” Donaldson said. “We want our students to develop and have a competitive edge and become tomorrow’s future leaders.”

For William Rosentrater (’16), the Long Beach race left an impression on his future career pursuits.

“This experience definitely had an impact on what I want to do later on in my life,” Rosentrater said. “Every person we met was no doubt a master of their specific trade. I would be very excited to be a part of a team like KVSH.” During the 2016-2017 academic year, the College of Engineering will also set out to develop its first student-created Formula SAE Race Car that will be entered in a national SAE competition held in the summer of 2017.

This new endeavor will give students the opportunity to build, design, test and race their own vehicle.

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MOBILIZATION

CBU MARKS 20 YEARS OF GLOBAL SERVICE A lot can be learned by stepping outside of one’s cultural bubble, said Jeff Lewis, director of Mobilization in the Office of Spiritual Life at California Baptist University.

McKay Vandenberg, an English senior, would agree. She went to South Asia on an International Service Project (ISP) over the summer and interacted with locals with the goal of building relationships.

“I learned that the world is a lot different than what our media portrays it to be. While there is a lot of hate and anger being portrayed, the vast majority of people all just want the love that Christ brings,” Vandenberg said. “People all across the globe are searching for the answers Christ gives. How can we hide those answers from them?”

Vandenberg represents the positive change in a student’s perspective that takes place during CBU service projects.

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MOBILIZATION

such as cell phones (they leave them behind when serving) and focus on being fully engaged in service.

“You’re so in tune to hearing from God in tangible ways,” Smith said. “I think that’s what makes growth so exponential and makes it so exciting to be part of a team, because you leave everything behind and you see God do amazing things.”

In its 20th year of mobilization efforts this summer, CBU sent out more than 300 students, staff and faculty in 37 teams to serve in 17 countries for the ISP, United States Projects (USP) and Summer of Service (SOS). In its two decades of service, the CBU global outreach program has tallied 4,267 participants and served in 58 countries.

Service projects typically include teams that conduct sports camps, teach English to university students, provide healthcare and engineering skills, and assist with children and deaf ministries. The purpose is to work with the indigenous church and its leaders to form connections with community members that eventually open up opportunities to share the Gospel.

Lewis said he knows many students who went on ISP who are now serving overseas as missionaries. However, Lewis wants students to realize that all are called by Christ and that does not necessarily mean becoming a pastor or a missionary.

The scriptural meaning of calling is to belong to God, to become a new creation in Christ and to serve in the church and the world, Lewis said.

“Mobilization is challenging followers of Christ to do what the scriptures communicate,” Lewis said. “They need to be awakened that they’re already called to join God, strategically, intentionally, in His global purpose every day of their lives.”

Kerri Horton, logistics coordinator for Mobilization, said the projects help students form diverse worldviews.

“We hope to create students who are world Christians that don’t just see things through the American lens,” Horton said. “They take that into their workplace. They take that into their ministry. They take that into discipleship relationships and they’re encouraging others and discipling others.”

Rachel Rosales, a graphic design junior, went on an ISP to the United Kingdom this summer. She said the trip encouraged her to be intentional about faith issues in everyday conversations.

“My experience made me more aware of what I can do in daily life. I can talk to people I wouldn’t normally talk to and talk about things that are important. I’m trying to get past those chit-chats and get to things that are important,” Rosales said.

Before leaving for their fields of service, CBU offers participants up to 75 hours of training. Half of that takes place during Intensive Training Weekend. The weekend includes preparing students and others how to communicate and seek help during a potential disaster. Additionally, teams receive weekly training for 15 weeks that covers cultural shock, spiritual warfare and specific customs. Teams also conduct Bible studies, practice sharing their testimony and prepare for their project.

“If you ask field workers what sets CBU apart in the field, it’s that they are the besttrained teams that they receive,” Horton said.

In the future, Lewis sees Mobilization partnering with more churches and being a resource for them. He also sees the program participating with academics and developing mission experiences to assist students capture a vision as it relates to their degrees.

“It should be part of the transformation of how they view the world and how they will be engaged in the mission of Christ until they see him face to face,” Lewis said.

Kris Smith, assistant director of Mobilization, has served as a leader on five separate trips.

The journeys have also ministered to her.

She has seen firsthand how believers, who are living in poverty, find contentment in a relationship with God despite their circumstances.

Additionally, she appreciates how the program aims at getting volunteers disconnected from everyday distractions

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CBU FACULTY

Dr. Gary Collins Reflections on a career of caring

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f anyone can attest to what the California Baptist University experience is, it would be Dr. Gary Collins. His service to CBU spanned half a century.

He has had many titles during those years. The list includes: director of men’s housing, dean of men, dean of students, division chair of social sciences, director of the counseling psychology program, associate dean for graduate studies and interim dean of the School of Behavioral Sciences. He also is an alumnus. Honors he received over the course of his career include the Faculty Member of the Year, received from students; CBU’s Board of Trustees’ Award for Distinguished Professor; and the Valuable and Distinguished Service Award from the City of Riverside.

Collins now has a new title: professor emeritus. He wrapped up his CBU teaching responsibilities this past spring.

As he prepared to pack up his office, he talked about his time at CBU and the principles that guided him along his career.

Q: What biblical truth has guided you through your years of teaching and practice in psychology?

A: The juxtaposition between justice and

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mercy, truth and wisdom. The delicate balance of, we need to seek truth, and we need to offer grace and mercy to students, colleagues and our constituents. The basic truth for me is really the dynamic of the cross, which is, I’m a person, with my own demons and I am grateful for God’s love and redemption.

I had seen [other people] who were bitter and angry. I thought about that.

They didn’t start that way. Most of them started just like I, young and naïve and very idealistic. So my belief was, that could be me, because there are lots of disappointments. Things happen that you don’t agree with.

Things go a different direction than you thought they should have. Process is not always just and fair. Outcomes are not always reasonable. Gratitude became my word for myself. I can get mad, I can get upset, but by the end of the day and therefore by the end of my life, I would like to have focused primarily as best I could on being grateful.

Q: What is your life verse and what made you choose that?

A: Micah 6:8 is really about being humble, walking with your fellow man. That’s where I tried to stay, again on my better days. Micah is not speaking to just Israel,

he’s really saying, hear me, oh, man.

This is what you need to do to please God. Think about your own humility. Can you walk with another person? Can you be humble? Can you be kind? It’s synthesizes what I think the gospel is about.

Q: What do you consider your greatest achievement in regards to your 50 years at CBU? A: The opportunity to be a part of the lives of faculty, staff and students. To know that in some ways, my fingerprints are in a lot of places here. I’ve developed programs, assisted with the counseling ministry program. I had the chance to bring some stellar people into faculty and staff positions. But it’s all about the people.

It’s all about having influence in the lives of people and being willing to be influenced by them. I see it as reciprocal.

I don’t think that I just have been a deep well. I’ve had my own well filled by the relationships that I have been privileged, fortunate to have with people here.

Q: What makes CBU unique?

A: It’s always been, from the time I came here as a sophomore in 1960, a place where the people were nurtured, cared for, educated and developed and it had the sense of community and family.

CBU FACULTY

Writing a Trilogy CBU professor writes children’s books to help parents with life lessons

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r. Veola Vazquez is a wife, mother of two boys, and professor of psychology. Additionally, she has worked as a children’s psychologist. She also identifies as biracial and has a unique perspective how that formed her identity growing up.

Each book focuses on specific struggles such as: feeling like a failure and dealing with bullies (“The Nickel Nuisance”); dealing with friendships and a parent losing a job (“The Penny Predicament”); finding one’s identity and a parent having cancer (“The Quarter Question”).

Vazquez has taken all of those life experiences and fused it with her passion—writing—to create a children’s book trilogy—The Coin Chronicles.

When faced with an issue, Jake tries several solutions until he finds one that works. It may not be the resolution he was looking for, but it resolves the issue and Jake begins to recognize that God had a different plan, Vazquez said.

Her first book, “The Nickel Nuisance,” was published last year. “The Penny Predicament” came out in April. The final book, “The Quarter Question,” is set to come out next year.

The main character in her books is Jake, a 12-year-old boy, who is fascinated by coins.

Vazquez said the books are aimed for children ages 8-12. They are a fun read, but they also help parents who are looking for material that is helpful in their parenting and also has a Christian message.

“The books deal with issues that kids might have to face in their daily lives,” she said. “They’re fun but also touch on little bit deeper topics.”

“Typically, kids identify with the characters that they read about or watch, especially if they are their age and they have something similar going on in their lives,” Vazquez said. “If they identify with the characters, at some point they may even find they apply the lessons learned by the character to their own lives. It is also helpful for kids to see alternative (positive) ways in which kids deal with the struggles in their lives.”

Vazquez made Jake biracial in hopes of connecting with children who share that trait.

“As a kid I struggled somewhat with understanding my racial identity,” said Vazquez, who grew up in the Sacramento

area. “Knowing that other kids with my background can have struggles, I felt it would be important to represent mixedrace kids as being just like other kids but also as having some unique experiences.”

While her love for writing started when she was young, her love for helping children came later when she was working on her doctoral in clinical psychology. She took the last available practicum, working with traumatized children, and she loved it.

“Being there with the kids, sitting on the floor with them, loving them, giving them a safe, trusting relationship with an adult they hadn’t had before…these kids came in sad and scared. I loved giving them hope,” she said.

Vazquez worked as a children’s psychologist for nearly 10 years. Now, with her books, she wants to help children cope with the daily struggles they go through.

“I hope that kids can relate to the main character and find hope for dealing with their everyday struggles,” she said. “Most importantly, if I pique an interest in things of the Lord, for kids or their parents, I’ve done exactly what I wanted to do.”

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STUDENT LIFE

As a record fall semester begins at CBU— new students start their faith journey Hundreds of members of the Class of 2020 at California Baptist University officially started their classes on Sept. 6. They are part of the a record fall enrollment—9,157 students. For many, faith was a key reason they chose CBU. Amelia Horton, from Hemet, California, and a biology pre-med major, indicated she chose CBU because of the sense of family and God’s presence she felt on campus during prior visits.

“I’m looking forward to making a lot of friends and meeting people who are as eager as I am to get plugged in,” Horton said. “I love that I feel that God is so present here.”

Levi Hargrove, from Istanbul, Turkey, and a nursing major, said he wants to grow in his faith and looked forward to speaking with professors that shared his Christian faith.

“I’m looking forward to interacting with professors on a deeper level than high school,” Hargrove said.

Phillip Ndowu, from Nashville, Tennessee, and a biology pre-med major, appreciates the fact that CBU encourages and enables conversations about faith.

“I’m looking forward to being able to openly have conversations about God (with his peers),” Ndowu said.

The Lord continues to bless CBU in a mighty way,” President Ronald L. Ellis told members of the California Baptist University Board of Trustees at their regular fall meeting.

the Lord,” Ellis said. “Absorbing that (increase) takes a tremendous effort on the part of our faculty and staff, but we are committed to the Great Commission and we truly welcome the growth.”

“In the last 24 months we have had an enrollment increase of 1,200,” he said, noting that the two-year growth total was greater than the annual enrollment in any of CBU’s first 44 years of operation.

To further the new students’ faith development, CBU offers many opportunities including chapel services featuring respected Christian leaders; the integration of faith and learning in the classroom; discipleship ministries that aim to show students how to live out the Great Commission; and numerous local and international service opportunities.

Ellis said CBU’s continuing enrollment growth is taking place “across the board” in all markets—undergraduate, graduate and online.

John Montgomery, dean of Spiritual Life, said college is a crucial time for students to form their identity.

This fall marks the first time graduate enrollment at CBU has exceeded 2,000 students. Ellis said a net increase of 310 students pushed the graduate total to 2,221 for fall 2016, compared to 1,911 the year before.

“Traditionally students decide who they are and who they will be during these highly formative years, and they are making their faith their own,” Montgomery said. “They are looking for opportunities to discuss their thoughts and find guidance from Scripture.”

“We are very excited for each student represented by these numbers and we praise

“I love that I feel that God is so present here.”

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CBU FACULTY

CBU welcomes three new deans

Dr. David J. Pearson

Dr. Andrea Scott

Dr. Joseph Bolin

Change is continuing at the College of Health Science. In the fall of 2015, the college changed names (formerly Allied Health) and relocated across the street from the Lancers Outdoor Athletic Complex to the former Riverside Christian Schools complex. This past summer, the college got a new leader.

Dr. Andrea Scott has been named dean of the Dr. Robert K. Jabs School of Business.

She started her new position on Aug. 1.

Dr. Joseph Bolin has been named dean of the Shelby and Ferne Collinsworth School of Music. He started his new duties Aug. 1. Bolin brings more than 20 years of experience as educator, worship pastor, conductor and performer.

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Dr. David J. Pearson, a CBU veteran, was promoted to the dean of the college and officially began his new role on July 1. He has held several roles in the Department of Kinesiology since he started 15 years ago, including professor, associate provost for administration and department chair.

“CBU has been a significant blessing in my life, and I am excited to take on yet another role in my service to this amazing university,” Pearson said.

In his new role, Pearson oversees a broad range of programs including an associate degree program plus 15 undergraduate and five graduate programs. The top three programs by enrollment numbers at the college are health science, kinesiology and communication disorders.

Pearson earned a bachelor’s degree in health and physical education and a master’s in sport management from West Chester University in Pennsylvania. He also earned his doctorate in institutional leadership and policy studies from University of California, Riverside.

School of Business

Scott brings more than 20 years of experience in research and marketing to her new post. She is also a Fulbright Scholar, having completed a teaching and research grant at the University of Technology in Kingston, Jamaica, in 2004.

“I’m thrilled to be joining the School of Business as it is primed for equipping the next generation of business professionals who are both mindful and competent,” Scott said. “I’m passionate about alumni advocacy and networking and aim to foster reputational excellence of our school for community service and social impact.”

Scott earned her doctorate in marketing from the University of South Florida.

She also holds an MBA from Emory University and a bachelor’s degree in visual communication from Wheaton College.

Scott comes to CBU from Pepperdine University’s Graziadio School of Business and Management where she has been assistant professor of marketing for the past 12 years. Her teaching areas included marketing management, consumer behavior and marketing communications.

She also taught the Case Competition class and served as the main case coach for the Graziadio School.

School of Music

He most recently was the pastor of worship and arts at Bannockburn Church in Austin, Texas, where he oversaw all music and media programming/staff. He was also a lecturer in conducting and associate director of choral activities at the University of Texas at Austin’s Sarah and Ernest Butler School of Music.

“I am excited to be joining the community of CBU and the Collinsworth School of Music,” Bolin said. “CBU has an illustrious history of inspiring young musicians to the highest standards of musical excellence.

It’s an honor to be part of this legacy and I look forward to playing a role in the expansion of its global influence to the glory of God.” Bolin earned a Doctor of Musical Arts and a Master of Music in choral conducting at The University of Texas at Austin.

He received an undergraduate degree in vocal performance from Southern Illinois University. He has sung with groups such as the Santa Fe Opera, Southern Illinois Symphony Orchestra, San Antonio Choral Society and The University of Texas at Austin, Chamber Singers.

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CASSIDY MIHALKO scores on—and off—the court

Cassidy Mihalko, a senior guard for the Lancers, had herself a year to remember.

Mihalko finished her junior year ranked in multiple national NCAA Division II categories, including: fourth in three-point field goal percentage (47.7), 20th in points per game (19.9), and 40th in free throw percentage (84.8). In all but one game last season, Mihalko posted double figures, leading her to grab the highestscoring average in the PacWest.

As a result, she was named to the All-PacWest team and received honorable mention for both the Women’s Basketball Coaches Association All-American Awards and the CCA All-American Awards.

The Lancers finished the season with 29-3 record—at one point winning a program-best 21 straight games—en route to a regular season conference title and a trip to the NCAA II Regionals.

The 5-foot-10-inch Mihalko is a big reason for the Lancers’ success. She is a scoring machine. Early in the year, she hit the 1,000-career point mark. By the end of the year, she had scored 1,497 points— Lancers Hall-of-Fame worthy numbers. She also led the Lancers in scoring in 19 of the team’s 32 games.

Shooting was not always Mihalko’s strength. Head coach Jarrod Olson said she struggled with her 3-point shot as a freshman, but she worked on the shot before and after practice.

“She is very competitive and has a determination and a drive to succeed at everything she does.

It is this drive that has made her into the player and person that she is today,” Olson said. “She has spent a lot of time working on her game, and she will leave CBU as one of the best players in school history.”

That determination also helped Mihalko to do well academically. She was named to the CoSIDA Academic All-America first team for her success both on and off the court.

Reflecting on her achievements, Mihalko acknowledged that others helped her reached those numbers and that success.

“I just feel so blessed to have gotten the honors. I try to give all the glory to God, and my teammates have helped me so much,” she said.

“It’s a team sport. I can’t even say I’ve done anything spectacular.”

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Coach Fleming building a powerhouse program on the legacy of a fallen Lancer

As the California Baptist University cheer team prepared to run through its routine yet again, head cheer coach Tami Fleming thundered this piece of direction:

“I don’t want picture day smiles. I want I’m-going-toeat-you-for-lunch smiles!”

That is the intensity Fleming uses to prepare her squad for competition; after performing several more routines, the team still had running, tumbling, stunts and drills on the schedule.

The CBU cheer program is one of the best in the country. The Lancers have won the National Cheerleaders Association (NCA) Championship four years in a row, becoming the first Division II program to do so.

They also have won five straight USA College Championships. They remain undefeated since 2013.

CBU added cheer as a varsity sport in the 2006-07 season. Wendy Rice, who coached 2008-10, built up the fledgling group and led the team to the finals in the NCA

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Championships for the first time. Rice and Fleming were friends, having worked together for several years at Glendora High School.

After coming to CBU, Rice asked Fleming for help with the Lancers’ choreography and nationals routine.

Then tragedy struck. Rice was killed in a multivehicle collision on Aug. 9, 2010, while driving one of three vans carrying CBU’s cross-country team members to a training camp in Mammoth, California. An SUV crashed into the van.

At the time, Fleming ran her own gym. Since she knew many of the cheerleaders, she offered to help the team for a month. The month stretched into a season.

“I looked around and realized, I’m good for them because I represented Wendy for them.

There was some healing in that for those girls…but it was also for me,” Fleming said.

“It was mutually beneficial for myself and for the girls on the team that year that we just had each other.”

Six seasons later, Fleming has built the cheer squad Rice developed into a top-notch program. About 55 women make up two squads—one competes and the other performs at games.

Fleming has to stay current with the trends and changes in the sport. The stunts the team performed in 2013 when it won its first national title would not cut it today.

“The judges are looking for changes and evolves, which means our skill set has to change and evolve in order for us to score the highest possible points,” Fleming said.

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Fleming acknowledged she is a tough coach.

She has high expectations of her athletes; she tells them that up front. But she also sees herself as a mentor.

“I think the world of them. I just think they’re beautiful, wonderful, smart, talented young women,” she said. “I want them to live their full potential and be their best and when they leave here, I want them to be great young women and not just great athletes.”

“We want to be passionate about what we do, about each other, our sport, about Christ,” Fleming said. “We want to be successful, we want to win national titles, but we also want to be successful in our schooling, we want to graduate, go on and do great things. And then God is in the middle of all of that.”

Coach Rice is not forgotten. Although the women Rice coached have all graduated, Fleming makes a point of remembering her.

During camp each summer, Fleming will

“Passion. God. Success.”

Amanda Munoz (’16) was on the game and competition squads for four years.

She said Fleming was like a mom as well as a mentor.

“She genuinely cares with her heart about her athletes more than what goes on inside the cheer gym. She coaches us as athletes and as a young ladies of Christ,” Munoz said. “She is tough and scary at first, but loving. She sees potential and pulls it out of you. She believes in you when you don’t.”

talk about Rice and what she meant to the program. In every routine, the women will make a “W” with their hands and say “Wendy.”

“We feel like it’s important for these girls to understand who she was and how we ended up where we are today. It continues to honor her memory and remember where the program came from,” Fleming said. “Wendy is still a part of what we do because of the strong foundation she laid for CBU cheer, and it is awesome to carry on her vision.”

Fleming’s approach matches the team motto: “Passion. God. Success.”

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LANCER ATHLETICS

COACH T.L. BROWN CBU lands legendary men’s golf coach

T.L. Brown, one of the most decorated coaches in NCAA Division II golf, has been named head coach of California Baptist University men’s golf team. Brown brings big aspirations for the team, and they all start with developing his players.

“I have huge goals for this program but I’ve got to do in the right way,” said Brown, who took over the program in August.

“My overall mission is to build one of the best college golf programs on the West Coast and in the nation.”

Brown believes an athlete has to grow and make an impact for the team in whatever role they are assigned.

“I’m going to develop young men and I’m excited about that,” he said. “I’m very thankful and blessed for the opportunity I have here and I want to do big things through God.” Brown sees the development of emotional intelligence of his players, or “EQ” as he calls it, being essential to a team’s success.

“What I like to see is how long does it take for them to get over something,” Brown said.

A team-first mentality is also something Brown emphasizes.

“I tell them if they focus on their team from start to finish, the individual accolades will happen at the end,” Brown said.

Brown speaks from years of experience as a player and as a coach.

Brown picked up his first set of golf clubs at age 4 when his grandfather introduced him to the sport. His Idaho high school team won state championships. He attended

Washington State University and the University of Idaho on golf scholarships.

Brown also played professionally for more than two years, competing in the U.S. Open sectional qualifier, Canadian Tour qualifying, Nike Tour and multiple state open tournaments After playing professionally, he coached at Arizona Western College and South Mountain Community College.

Before coming to CBU, Brown spent the last nine years developing California State University, Chico to a perennial national championship contender. He was named the Coach of the Year in the California Collegiate Athletic Association and for Golf Pride’s West Region for the second and fourth time, respectively, in 2016.

“T.L. Brown has had so much success at Chico State. Our team is going to be blessed with a coach who can recruit and develop players at the highest level,” said Dr. Micah Parker, CBU director of Athletics. “The search committee was impressed with his preparation and concern for studentathlete experience. We are very excited about the direction our golf program is headed.”

Brown inherits a CBU men’s team that had an impressive 2015-2016 season. The Lancers advanced to the Division II Championships and were one of the final six teams standing in medal/match play.

“I would like to thank Dr. Parker, [CBU President] Dr. Ronald L. Ellis and [vice president] Kent Dacus for the opportunity to coach men’s golf and lead current and future Christian student-athletes at CBU. I was very impressed with the mission and dedication to the entire student-athlete experience at CBU,” Brown said.

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College of Nursing 10th Anniversary

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hen the College of Nursing (then the School of Nursing) offered its first classes in the fall of 2006, the 62 students attended their 10-bed skills lab in a prefabricated trailer.

Dr. Juliann Perdue, professor of nursing, was an adjunct professor then. She remembers wheeling gurneys and mannequins across campus to where they were needed for classes.

“It was so exciting to be a part of the new nursing program and the very first class of nursing students,” Perdue recalled.

The College of Nursing has found a prescription for success through the years: qualified and caring faculty, state-of-the-art facilities and vision to improve healthcare outcomes in the community.

A decade later, in the fall of 2016, about 720 students are pursuing degrees in five nursing programs, including CBU’s inaugural doctoral program, the Doctor of Nursing Practice. Additionally, more than 760 students have graduated from the College of Nursing.

Classes are now held in the Nursing

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Annex, which opened in the fall of 2014.

The renovation and expansion of the annex nearly tripled the space available for classrooms and laboratories. It houses faculty offices, skills laboratories (now with 32 beds), classrooms and a computer laboratory. Likewise, a state-of-the-art simulation studio can place nursing students in scenarios such as a village in Thailand or a small-scale disaster in an ER waiting room. The studio provides an immersive environment for nursing students, preparing them for real situations they may face.

“It is like a wow factor, the innovation and state-of-the-art technology we have,” Perdue said. “The student learning is evident as they can take their experience in simulation into the patient-care setting.”

Dr. Geneva Oaks, dean of the College of Nursing, has been with the college in various roles since its founding.

“The milestone we talk about the most is how the Lord has blessed the college because we’ve had this exponential growth,” Oaks said. “We’ve had individuals all along the way who caught the vision and the mission for how a

college of nursing would fit into the Great Commission.”

Oaks said the college’s faculty are committed to student success.

“Our students say our faculty invest in them personally and care about them as people,” Oaks said. “It inspires them to be the best nurses they can be.”

Oaks said student nurses need to have soft skills—personal attributes that enable them to interact effectively with other people. In addition to that, the curriculum teaches students that patients are the image bearers of God and experts of their own health.

“We get feedback from nurse leaders in the community who are blown away by the difference our students bring,” Oaks said.

“They talk about it in terms of soft skills, they’re work ready. But we know that it has to do with our nursing perspective aligned with a biblical world view. A biblical world view trumps anything, and if you’re approaching people as image bearers of God you certainly would exhibit externally soft skills.”

Before students can start the Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) program, they need to complete 10 prerequisites and be selected for an interview. About 160 students apply for the 80 spots available each semester in the BSN program.

The admissions committee looks at the applicants’ academics, experience and personal attributes, said Ashley Sonke, director of nursing admissions.

“The difference in nursing as opposed to a lot of different professions, you’re dealing with human life,” Sonke said. “There are a lot of things that make up a good nurse that you can’t tell just by looking at a GPA or a set of scores.”

The college’s influence also has stretched across campus. The college formed the Called2Collaborate network that brings faculty from different disciplines together for inter-professional education (IPE).

Oaks said IPE brings together students from various majors to learn about, from and with each other. Research found if these students are educated together, patients’ health outcomes improve.

The College of Nursing has also touched lives across the country and around the world.

Dr. Susan Drummond, associate dean and one of the college’s first faculty, said over the years a growing number of faculty, staff, and students have served on the United States and International Student Projects.

Although many things have changed over the years at the college, the theoretical perspective has stayed the same, said Perdue.

“Our patients are the experts of their own health and we see them as image bearers of God,” she said. “The biblical worldview has always been our umbrella, however, now we are more intentional about integrating faith and learning.”

The prognosis for the College of Nursing looks strong. The college is looking at other programs they can add and it is always in a transition, Oaks said.

NURSING ALUMNI SPOTLIGHT LANCER ATHLETICS COURTNEY RAMIREZ (’09, NEE CATE) When Courtney Ramirez was considering nursing programs, she chose CBU’s because of its small size.

“I felt like I had much more of an opportunity to get individualized attention,” Ramirez said. “I felt like they really cared about how we did each semester and what we did afterwards, simply because we were the first class. We’re representing ourselves, but we’re also representing the first School of Nursing class from CBU.” Ramirez is now pursuing a doctoral degree and works at an ICU in the Inland Empire. She also teaches for Key Medical Resources, a medical continuing education company, and is a CBU clinical instructor.

“I loved how passionate (the instructors) were. I loved how they interacted with patients and that they took the time to actually, not just make sure we were memorizing something, but really comprehending what we were learning,” she said. “I think the biggest compliment I can give [the College of Nursing] is I came back to work there. I think that right there says a lot about my opinion of it.”

ASHLEY MCCABE (’09, ’14 NEE STARK) Ashley McCabe was a member of the inaugural cohort of nursing students at CBU, both when pursuing her bachelor’s and master’s degrees.

She remembers taking her skills lab in the trailer.

“To us, that’s all we knew. It had all the supplies it needed,” McCabe said.

“You can have a church in a portable trailer. The outside doesn’t matter, it’s what’s inside.”

McCabe has worked at Riverside Community Hospital in the medical-surgical and the telemetry and stroke units. She then transitioned to a nurse practitioner to work in internal medicine. Now she works for Landmark Health, a company that provides home-based medical care. She enjoys spending more time with the patients and helping them take control of their own health.

“You do have to look at the patient as a whole,” McCabe said. “That helped me do a better job. I worked with another CBU student and we were definitely different providers than other nurses. Everyone has their personalities, but you could just tell there was a difference in how we performed bedside care.”

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HOMECOMING 2016 The road back to California Baptist University for Homecoming 2016 features Route 66.

Homecoming and Family Weekend is on Nov. 4-5. CBU is celebrating its 66th year as an institution and honoring its 50-year-grads from the class of 1966 in style. Route 66 will be the theme for the 2016 Homecoming.

The weekend will feature a look back at some of CBU’s outstanding graduates at the Alumni Awards Dinner on Friday night.

The dinner will also feature the comedy of internet sensation Joel Berry (’98). Berry was Mr. CBU in 1998 and has gone on to make a name for himself through the comedy skits of his self-created character, “Tavin Dillard.”

Berry will be one of the many Mr. and Ms. CBC/CBU who will be invited back as this year’s special guests.

Saturday will kick off with the annual Alumni Meeting, followed by a pancake breakfast hosted by the Lancers Athletics Association.

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The day will continue with the annual Homecoming Block Party, which will include the second annual Music “Zest”ival, featuring The Digital Age. Saturday will also feature class reunions and campus tours, providing opportunities to connect with old friends and to make new ones. Special reunions are planned for the classes of 1966, 1986, 1991, and 2006, who are celebrating milestone reunions.

Additionally, a reunion will be held for our Golden Lancers (students from the 1950s and 1960s), as well as a special reunion for former Homecoming Royalties and Mr. & Ms. CBC/CBU honorees. The weekend will once again wrap up with the Fortuna Football games and fireworks show.

For more information please visit calbaptist.edu/homecoming.

2016 ALUMNI AWARD RECIPIENTS

LANCER MEDAL FOR LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT Dave King held in the Van Dyne Gym. King graduated with a sociology degree with a minor in history and education.

King landed his first job at CBU in 1977 and in his second year became the athletic director. During the course of his career at CBU, King wore many hats including instructor of physical education, various basketball coach positions, intramural director, trainer and instructor in the education department.

Dave King (’69) retired over the summer after a 39-year career at California Baptist University. He is now enjoying spending time with his family and getting some rest and relaxation.

King attended California Baptist College on a basketball and baseball scholarship.

He played in the first basketball game

“I like being busy and taking on challenges,” King said. “Reflecting on my career I would have to say that faith and trusting in God was a key and then not being shocked at what He may ask you to do.”

King admitted that after many years of coaching at CBU he got burned out.

He and his wife, Pat, begin to pray about this situation. King ultimately felt led to reinvent himself. He earned a doctorate

Mike McGuffee (’74) serves as a ministerial leadership specialist and church consultant with the Healthy Church Group of the California Southern Baptist Convention. He has also been a California Baptist College Trustee (1997 – 2001), serving through the transition to California Baptist University.

Additionally, he has pastored several churches and been an adjunct faculty member at Golden Gate Baptist Theological Seminary.

DISTINGUISHED SERVICE IN CHRISTIAN MINISTRY Mike McGuffee

in education from Pepperdine University and then began to teach in the School of Education, where he would eventually finish his career.

“Teaching is a rewarding career,” he said.

“Seeing some of my students becoming successful teachers in public schools is exciting and rewarding.”

King said that the teaching credential program at CBU does an excellent job in preparing students for teaching.

“The School of Education has a good reputation in the community and public school administrators speak highly of CBU,” King said.

King is grateful of the many fond memories he made at CBU. “I’ve enjoyed my time at CBU,” King said.

“I’ve made lifelong friends and the school has been a big part of my life.”

and Danny Daniels (a worship song producer) who were praying for revival on campus,” he recalled. “Little did I know that I was on their personal prayer list.”

McGuffee said that his goal at the time was to become a high school coach and a teacher. God had other plans for him.

McGuffee credits a life dedicated to serving God as a result of being on a “prayer hit list.”

“What started happening on campus or in student lives at different churches was that people were getting together talking about their lives and getting clean before God, being broken and confessing their sins and then yielding wholly to God,” he said.

McGuffee attended CBC in the early 1970s and recalls a spiritual revival occurring on campus.

The fervent prayers for McGuffee were answered, and he became willing to yield everything to God.

“There was a group of men—probably four or five—that included Rick Warren (founding pastor of Saddleback Church)

“The spiritual dynamic that was created on campus helped prepare me to be a pastor,” McGuffee said.

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2016 ALUMNI AWARD RECIPIENTS

Candice Trummel (‘07) has served in a variety of public service roles throughout her career.

Her introduction to public service was formed through several roles she had at the Associated Students of California Baptist University. She graduated from CBU in 2007 after a lengthy wait to finish a last course.

YOUNG ALUMNI ACHIEVEMENT AWARD Candice Trummell

At the age of 23, Trummel was elected as a Nye County commissioner in Nevada. Two years later, she became the chairperson of the commission. One of her accomplishments while serving as a commissioner was to establish the Nye County Office of Veterans Services that has been operating for more than 10 years.

“I partnered with local veterans organizations and led discussions with the Nevada Office

Darrel Walker (’75) said he is humbled and grateful to receive the Alumnus of the Year Award.

“There are so many alumni that are deserving of the award that I was a bit shocked to receive the honor,” he said.

ALUMNUS OF THE YEAR Darrel Walker

ALUMNI SERVICE AWARD Eric McBride

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Walker said he has plenty of great memories at CBC including the small class sizes, caring professors and a strong Christian environment. However, for him the best memory he has was meeting his wife of more than 40 years – Annette Walker (‘76).

“She is the one that should be getting the award,” Walker said. “She is a gifted professional.”

of Veterans Services. We were told that only one other county had ever established such an office with funding from the state,” Trummell said.

In 2008, Trummell was hired as an intergovernmental relations specialist for the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE). She climbed the ranks in the DOE and now is the associate principal deputy assistant secretary for corporate services.

Trummell has also served as deputy chief of staff for the deputy secretary of energy and has nearly 15 years’ experience managing critical business functions, communications, stakeholder engagement and congressional relations.

The couple married the day after Annette graduated. They went on to have three sons who all became CBU alumni. Darrel and Annette are also grandparents to twin granddaughters. Walker is retired after a 30year career in teaching English and physical education.

He worked at Woodcrest Christian School and at Jurupa Middle School.

“Teaching provided me an opportunity and a chance to be involved in the lives of students,” Walker said. “I sought to live out the Great Commission every day in the classroom.”

Eric McBride (’09) is the assistant police chief for the San Bernardino Police Department (SBPD). McBride began his career with the SBPD in 1991 after serving more than six years in the U.S. Marine Corps.

“I came to CBU (as a student) because the university had a reputation as being a leader in the region for educational instruction; plus the online format worked for me. It is geared for working adults,” McBride said.

His police department service has included stints as a patrol officer, SWAT team member, sergeant, lieutenant and captain. McBride earned his political science degree with a minor in public administration from CBU through the Online and Professional Studies program.

McBride, who oversees the management of 240 police officers, had a significant role in coordinating the response to the San Bernardino terrorist attack that occurred in December 2015.

Eric also has served as the president of the CBU Alumni Association Board from 20112015.

As a result, he now has the opportunity to travel the country and speak to police departments about the SBPD response to a terrorist attack.

HOMECOMING SCHEDULE 2016 Events are open to all alumni, students, family and friends

FRIDAY, NOV. 4 9:30 a.m &.

11:30 a.m.

Chapel Services (Students only) Worship music led by The Digital Age Chapel speaker, Josh Daffern (‘99)

2 p.m.

Men’s Water Polo vs. Air Force Academy

5:30 p.m.

President’s Reception for the 2016 Alumni Award recipients and other invited guests

6:30 p.m.

Alumni Awards Dinner in the Recreation Center.

Presentation of Alumni-of-the-Year Awards, milestone anniversary reunions, recognition of past Royalty and Mr./Ms. CBUs, exceptional food with entertainment by Joel Berry (Ticketed event)

SATURDAY, NOV. 5 9 a.m.

10 a.m.

Alumni Association annual meeting

11:00 a.m.

Women’s Swim & Dive vs. Pomona Pitzer

11 a.m.-3 p.m.

Campus Tours on the hour

11:30 a.m.

Baseball Scrimmage - Blue vs. Gold

FLAApjack Breakfast, presented by the Lancer Athletics Association

NOON-7 P.M. BLOCK PARTY ON FRONT LAWN 12-5 p.m.

Academic tents, displays/meet the faculty and deans

12-7 p.m.

Bounce houses and games

12-8 p.m.

Food trucks

1 p.m.

Reunions

2:00 p.m.

Women’s Volleyball vs. Concordia

3:30 p.m.

Music “Zest”ival with The Digital Age Vintage/Historical Cars on display at Stamps Courtyard

6 P.M.

FORTUNA BOWL

Women’s championship game Men’s championship game Fireworks display

7:00 p.m.

Cheer Alumni Party

For more information and class reunion details check the website at www.calbaptist.edu/homecoming

ALUM NEWS

1950’s

1980’s

Glen C. (’56) and Moyna Faye Smith (’54) recently celebrated their 65th wedding anniversary. They have five children, 12 grandchildren and 17 great-grandchildren. Glen was a pastor for 42 years in Texas and California, and Faye taught in elementary education for 26 years. Both are retired and live in Sundown, Texas.

Carey Smoak (’80) works as a senior consultant and clinical SAS programmer analyst for DataCeutics Inc. He and his wife make their home in Castro Valley, California.

John Crounse (’84) resides in Bermuda Dunes, California. He is a retired law enforcement supervisor from the Riverside County Sheriff’s Department.

David Kennedy (’86) has been the president/CEO of the University of Kentucky Federal Credit Union for the past nine years.

AS TOLD BY DR. JOHNNY LEE WILSON (’72):

Michael Markowich (’87) is the president of Williams Comfort Products & Phoenix Manufacturing Inc. He and his wife, Cheryl, reside in Riverside.

In the fall of 1968, freshmen were required to wear beanies during “initiation week.”

Cynthia Speis (nee Darrah ’88) is a homemaker where she also homeschools her children. Her family lives in Cumberland, Maryland.

In those days, there was a carpet runner that wound through the hallways of the James Building.

Alison Stevens (nee Selby ’89) works as a music instructor at ROOTS Academy in Franklin, Tennessee.

CBU FOLKLORE

Freshmen were required to wear their beanies and walk on the bare concrete on either side of the runner.

If they were stopped by an upperclassman and commanded to “recite,” they were expected to stand on one foot and place a finger atop their beanie.

They were then supposed to say, “I am a lowly freshman.

I have no poise nor grace. I must respect the upper class to show I know my place.

My place is very low indeed; I am a humble soul. I crawl around like a centipede when I should crawl in a hole.”

1960’s Elizabeth Bennett (nee Alcala ’66) is a retired teacher and works part-time in the Banning School District (California). Elizabeth’s husband, James M. Bennett, passed away in 2000 and her daughter, Lisa, in 2011. Her son, John David (’02), is a missionary in Spain. He and his wife, Sara, have seven children.

Michael L. Ward (’67) is retired. He makes his home in Mesa, Arizona.

1970’s Mike Procter (’74) has retired after 30 years of ministry. His most recent position was the executive director for the Alaska Baptist Convention. He and his wife, Rebecca, make their home in Anchorage, Alaska.

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Sylvia Wright (’76) and her husband, David (’76), live in Pensacola, Florida, where she works as a teacher at East Hill Christian School.

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Thomas (’76) and Karol (nee Morrill ’76) Whaley reside in Claremont, California.

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Susan Winslow (nee Lee ’78) lives in Salina, Kansas, where she has retired from teaching.

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1990’s Todd Moerer (’90) and his wife, Sherri, make their home in Riverside. Todd is an educator in the Jurupa Unified School District.

Keanon Alderson (’92) is associate professor of business in the Dr. Robert K. Jabs School of Business at California Baptist University. He and his wife, Sandy, live in Green Valley Lake, California.

Sandra Padilla (’92) and her husband, Roberto Mendez, live in Victorville, California.

Yolanda Calderon (’94) is retired and serves as the director of a nonprofit organization.

Robyn Busch (nee Severi ’95) and her husband, John, live in Menifee, California.

Brad Lawrence (’97) works as the vice president and director of training at Meg-A-Law Enterprises.

He and his wife, Ramona, reside in Cherry Valley, California.

Sharon Shelton (’98) is a retired teacher and pastor. She and her husband, Robert, make their home in Midlothian, Texas.

Laney Estel (nee Elaine Daley ’99) works as a business analyst with Universal Orlando Resort.

She and her husband, Corey, live in Orlando, Florida.

ALUM NEWS

2000’s Mike Lovato (’02) works as a student pastor at Magnolia Church. He and his wife, Nicole (’03), live in Riverside with their two daughters.

Mindie Gilliland (nee Olson ’03) works as a middle school teacher in Lake Elsinore, California. She welcomed a baby girl on March 17, 2016.

Maria Quiroz (’05) works as a child support officer in the County of San Bernardino. She lives in Highland, California, with her children.

Esther Batty (nee Andrews ’06) works as a human resources manager at the Taylion Academy. She earned a Master of Arts in organizational leadership from Brandman University.

Jordan Monroe (’07) works as a loan officer at Legacy Mutual Mortgage in College Station, Texas.

Jeni McKeithen (’08) works as an administrative assistant with Easter Seals. She lives in Riverside.

Lina Velazquez (nee Garcia ’09) recently graduated from law school and is preparing to take the California Bar Exam.

2010’s Bryana Elyse Williams (’10) is an entrepreneur and speaker for B Better U (sports training). She is also a basketball coach at Ontario Christian High School. She resides in Long Beach, California.

April Martin (’11) was inducted into the Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi at San Jose State University for academic achievement while pursuing her master’s degree in library and information science.

Dominica Albitre (’12) works as an administrative service analyst II with the Riverside County Economic Development Agency. She and her husband, Anthony, make their home in San Jacinto, California.

William Grant Finch (’12) works as a student pastor at Hulen Street Church and as a history teacher at Christian Life Preparatory School. He and his wife live in Fort Worth, Texas.

Courtney Pinedo (’12) works as senior auditor at Vivrinek, Trine, Day & Co., in Yucaipa, California.

David Uribe (’12) works in sales with Tri-State Materials. He and his wife, Nancy, live in San Bernardino, California.

Cheyenne Embree (’13) works as an accounting assistant. She resides in Riverside.

Colton von Pertz (’15) works as a technician at Apple Inc. He lives in Riverside.

Amy Lorene Howeth (’13) makes her home in Loveland, Colorado.

Tiffany Abatti (’16) is a registered nurse at Ballard Rehabilitation Hospital. She makes her home in Victorville, California.

Tomeka Jones (‘13) is an extended day supervisor at Arlington Public School in Falls Church, Virginia.

Emily Mott (nee Gross ’13) works as an administrative assistant at the Santa Clara Valley Water District. She resides with her husband in Sunnyvale, California.

Esmeralda Valenzuela (’13) works as a child protective service social worker with the County of Riverside. She lives in Rialto, California.

Tanesha Collins (’16) and her husband, Paul, live in Simi Valley, California.

Darien Dabe (’16) and his wife, Skyler, reside in Menifee, California.

Sara Deatherage (’16) works as a registered nurse at Loma Linda University Children’s Hospital. She and her husband, Michael, make their home in Redlands, California.

Emily Fregin (’16) lives in Menifee, California.

Rebecca Leilani Bernard (’14) is an applied behavioral interventionist at Easter Seals in Riverside.

Ryan Galippo (’14) works as a substance abuse counselor with Full Circle Recovery. He makes his home in Corona, California.

Jacob Graff (‘16) works as a mechanical engineer with Retech Systems LLC. He and his wife, Michele, reside in Sebastopol, California.

David Lew (’16) resides in Arcadia, California.

Katelynn Liddell (’16) lives in Corona, California.

Rachel Peters (nee Nydam ’14) works as director of communications and social media at The River Christian Reformed Church. She and her husband, Nathan, live in Redlands, California.

Ariel Rojas (’14) works as a junior accountant for The ICEE Company. She and her husband, Mike, live in Riverside.

Jennifer Talley (nee Becker ’14) works as a purchasing specialist for the City of Corona. She and her husband, Dominic, reside in Riverside.

Stephanie Lipscomb (’16) works in the children’s ministry program at Community Presbyterian Church of Danville. She makes her home in El Sobrante, California.

Lauren May (’16) resides in Perris, California.

Kiera Miller (’16) works as a graphic designer with Integrated Communications Los Angeles. She lives in Corona, California.

Lydia Nolan (’16) lives in Riverside.

Kimberly Allard (’15) works as a high school soccer coach for Alvord Unified School District.

She makes her home in Riverside.

Jessica Rankins (’16) makes her home in Riverside. She works as a hostess at IHOP.

Linda Baidoo-Jackson (’15) is an instructor at CBU. She makes her home in Riverside.

Belinda Renee (’16) is a self-employed photographer. She resides in Chino, California.

Sandra Fajardo (’15) works as an accountant for the County of Riverside. She resides in Moreno Valley, California.

Patrick Stephens (’16) works as a video producer for the City of Banning. He and his wife, Mandeep, make their home in Beaumont, California.

Rick Kaczerowski (’15) works as an information technology director with Riverside Transit Agency. He and his wife, Tiffany, live in Calimesa, California.

Shannon Leanne Stewart (’16) works as a marketing coordinator for Rick Engineering Company. She resides in Moreno Valley, California.

Kara Lamphere (’15) works as a youth pastor at Oakdale Family Church of the Nazarene.

She resides in Oakdale, California.

Perrier Wells (’16) lives in Perris, California.

Ana Magana (’15) makes her home in Corona, California.

Alison Twitty (’15) and her husband, Bradley, live in Rancho Cucamonga, California.

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LITTLE LANCERS 1. Randy Beck (’92) and his wife, Hayley, welcomed Eleanor Mae on May 15, 2016. Eleanor joins siblings, Lily-Kate Adele (8), Elese Claire (6), Olivia Hayley (5), Lachlan Bishop (3) and Annalie Dawn (2). Randy owns a web design business and directs/acts for a video production company in the southern San Joaquin Valley. They make their home in Bakersfield, California.

2. Michael (‘02) and Mackenzie (nee Wyatt ’04) Roddy celebrated the birth of Levi Jude on June 6, 2016. He joins sister, Piper Avery (5) and brother, Graham Wyatt (2). The Roddy family lives in Long Beach, California. Levi is the ninth grandchild of Dr. Mark A. Wyatt, California Baptist University vice president for marketing and communication.

3. Philip (’03) and Shari Lynette Shelton-Geeson (nee Shelton ’01 and ’04), adopted Daynalyn Diane Geeson, who was born Dec. 6, 2014. The family finalized the adoption on July 29, 2016. Shari and Philip both work as educators in the Moreno Valley Unified School District. They make their home in Riverside.

4. Shaun (’03) and Erica Higgins (nee Paajanen ’04) celebrated the birth of their daughter, Malaya Eileen, on Feb. 9, 2016. She joins brothers, Isaac (8), Parker (6) and Blake (4).

Fred and Laci Chandra (nee Dill ’05) welcomed Lennox Grace Chandra, who was born in February 2016. She joins her sister, Arden.

5. Jose Hernandez and Farm Hernandez (nee Saechao ’05) welcomed their son, Yohan, on May 28, 2016. Farm works as a teacher at Chavez Elementary School in Richmond, California. They reside in San Pablo, California.

6. Tony and Tiffany Angelo (nee Cieplenski ’07) welcomed their daughter, Elliot Grace, on May 30, 2016. Tiffany works at Shadow Hills Church in Las Vegas as the director of outreach and assimilation.

7. John and Aimee Cipro (nee Benz ’08) welcomed Delaney Jane on Nov. 27, 2015. Aimee is a stay-at-home mom who works part-time in real estate. The family lives in Lakeside, California.

Ralph and Carol Hoover (nee Kormett ’08 and ‘11) celebrated the birth of their daughter, Melanie Rose Claros, on March 25, 2015. Carol works as a resource specialist teacher at Rialto High School.

8, 9. Jonathan Vandivere (’08) and Krista Bullock welcomed Lilah Grace, who was born on June 8, 2015 and Kora Lynne, who was born on May 26, 2016. The two join siblings, Landan (7) and Kaia (2). In 2015, Jonathan transitioned from active duty Army service to working for Honda of North America Purchasing. The family resides in Bellefontaine, Ohio.

Jason (’09 and ‘15) and Valerie Carney (nee Kriesel,’16) celebrated the birth of their daughter Ava Lorraine on Sept. 9, 2015. Jason is a police officer and Valerie is pursuing a liberal studies

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degree with plans to become a teacher. They make their home in Fontana, California.

10. Brook and Megan Storhaug (nee Lockridge ’09) welcomed the newest member of their family, Leif Corban, on Dec. 20, 2015. He joins brother, Easton. The family resides in Commerce City, Colorado.

Bethany Walden (’09) welcomed her daughter, Francesca, on Feb. 11, 2014. Bethany works as a program manager for Wells Fargo and lives in Rancho Cucamonga, California.

11. Bilal and Jennifer Bhat (nee Greenwalt ’10) celebrated the birth of their son, Kaysan Yusuf, on April 29, 2016. Jennifer serves as a mission intern at CrossPointe Community Church. The family lives in Fontana, California. Kaysan is the grandson of Julie (’84) and Roger (’84) Greenwalt.

Fernando Menendez Castano (’06) and his wife, Wang Na, welcomed daughter, Cecilia Menendez Wang, to their family on Aug. 6, 2016. Fernando works as a sales manager at Crem International for Asia Pacific. The family lives in Shanghai, China.

12. Ryan Miller (’10) and his wife, Brittney, celebrated the birth of their first child, Landon Mark. Ryan is a youth pastor. The family makes their home in Clovis, California.

13. Matthew (’10) and his wife, Ruth, Patten welcomed their son, Ezekiel, in October 2014. The couple are in the process of starting a nonprofit foundation. The family resides in Pasadena, California.

14. Dustin (‘10) and Kristin Smetona (nee Vaughan 10’) celebrated the birth of their son, Eli Reuel, born April 4, 2015. Dustin works in the School of Business at Chapman University and is pursuing ordination with Sovereign Grace Church in Orange, California. Kristin owns and operates Smetona Photo, a wedding photography business.

They reside in Orange, California.

15. Brennan (’10) and Lindsay Teehan (nee Wright ’10) welcomed their son, Colton, born March 27, 2016. Brennan works at Fullmer Construction as the marketing and business development coordinator. Lindsay works at ESRI as an employee relations assistant in human resources. They family lives in San Bernardino, California.

16. David and Megan Trotter (nee Roth ’10 and ’15) celebrated the birth of their son, James Robert, who was born on May 30, 2016.

Craig and Elizabeth Walker (nee Mousa ’10) welcomed their son, Ethan, in February 2015.

Elizabeth is a stay-at-home mom and does freelance graphic design on the side. They reside in Birmingham, United Kingdom.

17. Travis (’11) and Stefanie (nee Olson ’10) Bolio celebrated the arrival of their daughter, Emma, who was born April 8, 2015. Travis is a branch manager with U.S. Bank, and also serves in the Army Reserves. Stefanie is a marriage and family therapist. The family lives in Riverside.

Christopher and Stephanie Ducas (nee Johnson ’11), celebrated the birth of their third child, Levi, on June 10, 2016. He joins his siblings, Judah (2) and Ezra (1). Stephanie is a stay-at-home mom. The family resides in Chula Vista, California.

18. Robert and Jessica Allen (nee Branham ’12) welcomed their daughter, Olivia Bailey, on June 11, 2016. Jessica teaches orchestra in high school.

They make their home in San Marcos, California.

19. Kadesh Gayle (’12) and his wife, Candice, celebrated the birth of their daughter, Samantha, on Dec. 3, 2015. Kadesh is an orthotics and prosthetics professional. The family live in Grand Terrace, California.

Jonathan Grabowski (’12) and his wife Sarah, welcomed Avery Grace to their family on June 5, 2016. Jonathan works as a manager of marketing campaigns for Independent Technology Group.

The family resides in Riverside.

20. Justin and Kimberly Holcomb (nee Tallo ’12) celebrated the birth of their son, Hudson James, who was born March 7, 2016. Kimberly works in accounting at CBU. The family resides in Riverside.

21. Baron and Kylee Jones (nee Magby ’12) welcomed their daughter, Kristen Raelene, who was born on July 6, 2016. Kylee works in social services for Los Angeles and Riverside counties.

The family makes their home in Riverside.

David and Rebekah Bunting (nee Miller ’13) welcomed Luke David to their family on Feb. 23, 2016. Rebekah works as a home-based clinical trial manager in oncology clinical research for Pfizer Pharmaceuticals. The family resides in Ames, Iowa.

22. Michael and Tania Leiba (’14) welcomed their son, Elijah Troy, on Dec. 7, 2015. Elijah joined sisters, Aubrey (6) and Savannah (5). Michael is pursuing his accounting degree at CBU, and Tania works as a graphic designer. The family makes their home in Riverside. Elijah’s grandmother, Tanya Harris (’14), is pursuing a Doctorate of Public Administration at CBU. 23. Micah (’13) and Christina Palmquist (’15) celebrated the birth of their daughter, Abigail Grace, born July 4, 2015. They live in Riverside.

24. Cesar (’15) and Rachel (’11) Solis welcomed their son, Obadiah James, on April 16, 2015.

Rachel works at CBU in the Conferences and Events Office, and Cesar runs a privately owned small business. The family makes their home in Riverside.

25. Tucker and Shandell Morgan (’16) welcomed their first child, Carter Daniel, on June 1, 2016, shortly after Shandell graduated with her Master’s in Education. Shandell is a teacher and activities director at Serrano High School. They make their home in San Bernardino, California.

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WEDDINGS Sergio D. Washington (’12) married Laura Robinson on Aug. 8, 2015, in Westlake Village, California.

Niza Pattimukay (’16) married Bernard Dafney on July 15, 2016, at Sandals Church in Riverside.

IN MEMORIAM Gerald Cox (’54) George E. Ormsbee (’55) Andrew Dominguez (’56) David B. Hill (’58) A.L. McDaniel (’63) Selma Jo Smith (’63) Ben Humphrey (’65) Erma F. Wendelstadt (’69) Annabelle Montgomery (’70) Rick Cunningham (’84) Dorothy H. Russell (’09) Vanessa Munoz (’16)

ALUMNI SPOTLIGHT

MICHAEL DEATHERAGE IS LIVING HIS PURPOSE

Michael Deatherage, 39, is an elementary school teacher, who has a passion to teach more than just English or history. Deatherage himself has an inspiring story to tell—having overcome many personal obstacles in life—he feels he has a message of hope for his students.

“No matter what your parents, no matter what your community, no matter what your teachers may tell you, that you can’t go to [college] … never accept it,” Deatherage said. “Be that person that you have always dreamed about being.”

A high-school dropout, former Marine and most recently a CBU graduate (’15), Deatherage wants to inspire students to “never give up.” He wants them to know that they can reach their dreams and that they are capable of achieving them.

Deatherage remembers living in poverty as a child after his family lost everything in a tornado. He has painful memories of his teachers not having high expectations and telling him so.

Deatherage dropped out of school at 17 to work. He joined the Marines in hopes of building a military career.

In 2006 while in Iraq, however, he suffered injuries in a rocket attack that hit his Humvee. He recovered but health problems related to the attack eventually resulted in a medical discharge in 2012.

During his recovery, he reflected on his life and a new plan began to emerge as he talked to his girlfriend, Sara (‘16), who would eventually become his wife.

He wanted to teach and give students access to a better educational experience than he had. In a span of a few years, Deatherage earned his GED and a bachelor’s degree in English from CBU. He is now on pace to finish his master’s in education in the fall through the Online and Professional Studies division at CBU. He also has landed his first teaching job.

For the next two years, Deatherage will be part of Teach For America (TFA), a nonprofit organization that recruits individuals to become teachers in lowincome communities across the nation.

The teachers work in partnership with communities to expand educational opportunities for children facing the challenges of poverty.

Deatherage wants to share his story with students. He wants them to know someone believes in them and that mistakes do not have to dictate the course of their lives.

“The one thing I want every student to know is, it doesn’t matter what your dreams are, you can do it,” he said.

for them and demonstrate leadership qualities, said Lauren Barber, prospect communications specialist at TFA. “Michael demonstrates many of the characteristics Teach For America looks for,” Barber said. “Through his experience with the United States Marine Corps, Michael has shown the leadership, perseverance and dedication to service.”

Deatherage said CBU prepared him for his calling.

“I think CBU helped stoke the fire, that passion of being able to be who you are,” he said. “If I have half the passion that my professors do, I will do well.”

Irina Renfro, assistant professor of modern languages and literature, remembers Deatherage as someone who had a balanced Christian maturity to embrace the world with all its contradictions and was ready to go where he is needed the most.

“I am not surprised at all at his new career move,” she said. “He is very ambitious fellow and will have a great future.”

“The one thing I want every student to know is, it doesn’t matter what your dreams are you can do it.”

Deatherage currently is teaching fifthgrade students in Kailua-Kona, Hawaii. He realized that many people might think he is living in paradise, but he said it’s not all palm trees and surfing. The cost of living is high and there are pockets of poverty in Hawaii.

TFA looks for individuals who believe in the potential of all kids, have a commitment to expand opportunities

Along with his message of hope, Deatherage wants his life story to be a source of motivation for his students.

“I want to reach students who may not have ever been reached or have listened to too many wrong people,” he said.

“What I want my students to know is, just never stop trying.”

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MATÉBROS

Alumnus Alex Anunciation part of team that launches an energy drink startup

Alex Anunciation is a man of simple pleasures such as hanging out with “his bros,” two of his best friends since high school, and drinking a tea they have come to love—yerba mate.

lemon juice became the mix of choice—an “Arnold Palmer-like blend but with yerba mate.” They also added stevia, a natural herbal sweetener.

Do not let the tea kettle fool you; Anunciation is also a fierce competitor, as he was on the California Baptist University wrestling squad.

Indeed, Anunciation says sports helped him realize that positive results come through hard work.

After developing a taste that resonated with their peers, they set off to launch their company.

While majoring in business administration at CBU, he began to develop an entrepreneurial itch that sought to bring all his life’s passions together.

The team raised $44,000 through a Kickstarter campaign at the end of 2014. Their initial investment went toward producing 30,000 cans and marketing materials.

As the business idea developed, the team worked to create a flavor they all could get on board with. They mixed the tea with soda, juices and other flavored drinks. In the end,

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Anunciation also said that mentors invested in him spiritually and taught him how to love his business partners and show grace to customers.

One of his mentors, Dr. Andrew Herrity, professor of business and entrepreneurship, was not surprised that Anunciation started the business.

The second half of the name, “Bros”—you guessed it—comes from his friends, Jordan Gaarenstroom and Samuel Mikulak.

The friends noticed that the tea, which is known to have the strength of coffee thanks to its high caffeine content, gave them an energy boost before participating in sporting events.

“I think CBU shaped me to have high expectations,” he said. “Wrestling showed me a lot. When you fail at something, you don’t [take it as] a failure but you make it a learning experience to move forward and work harder next time.”

“CBU [showed me] how to forgive and move forward in things, because I think that’s a big aspect in business that people don’t really highlight, working together,” he said.

In February 2015, along with his “bros,” Anunciation launched MatéBros, an energy drink company. “Maté” is short for the popular tea, yerba mate, that derives from a South American plant.

“I’ve always had dreams of starting a business … MatéBros gave me the opportunity to work with my best friends,” Anunciation said. “We were always talking about doing great things together growing up, and creating MatéBros was just another business idea on the list.”

two classes this past summer. From classes to wrestling to relationships, CBU helped prepare him for this business venture, Anunciation said.

The drink’s target demographic is college students. Anunciation and Mikulak handed out samples at CBU Homecoming in 2015.

The beverage is now sold at college campuses including CBU, sporting events, gyms and on Amazon. MatéBros also offers a subscription, where consumers receive a case a month for a fee.

Anunciation took a year off from school to focus on the business. He completed his final

“He was eager to start something using what he learned in his education, but most importantly he wanted to do something consistent with his faith in Christ and consistent with his identity as an athlete,” Herrity said. “On top of that, Alex is humble, and it takes humility to be a successful founder…to endure the wrong turns and trials of getting something launched.”

The friends hope to expand the business, but Anunciation is looking beyond that.

“My personal goal is obviously to use the talents that I’ve been given which I discovered (at CBU) to utilize them for the kingdom,” he said. “I just want to continue to develop skills to continue to glorify God.”

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