Commemorative Book 4 | Feature Article 8 | Homecoming Recap 23 | Nostalgia Quiz 18 Dedicated to alumni and friends of Corban College & Graduate School | Winter 2009
Footprints The footprints we leave are to be Christ’s as we live Spirit-filled lives made new through the cross.
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Features Corban Staff Publisher Reno Hoff ‘73 Editor J. Steven Hunt ‘69 Writer Jenny Hirschfelder Design & Photography Corey Wells ADP ‘08 Contributing Writers Matt Lucas ‘94, Deleen Wills Contributing Photographers Deleen Wills College Administration President Reno Hoff ‘73 Provost Matt Lucas ‘94 Vice President for Advancement Michael Bates Vice President for Business Chris Erickson Vice President for Student Life Nancy Hedberg ‘93 Vice President for Marketing J. Steven Hunt ‘69 Vice President for Enrollment Management Martin Ziesemer ‘91 Board of Trustees: Thomas Carlson ‘69 (Chair), Timothy H. Aagard ‘80, Timothy R. Baker ‘89, Darrell V. Beddoe, Daniel E. Brammer ‘76, James Carlson, Bill Crews, Loren Glass, Virginia K. Hendrickson ‘67, Anna Herrman, Curtis Horton ‘69, Stephen E. McBee, Donn Mogford, Pat Nicholson ‘74, Sheldon C. Nord ‘82, Paul B. Null ‘73, Michael L. Patterson ‘74, Douglas Pfeiler, Joyce A. Sherman, Erhardt Steinborn, Richard Whipps, Dan Wilder ‘75, Gary Williamson ‘86 Alumni Board: Tyson Pruett ‘92 (Chair), Corky Lambert ‘75 (ViceChair), Daryl Knox ‘96 (Secretary/Treasurer), Angie Alden ‘75, Eric Christen ‘91, Dan Hill ‘93, Mike Howden ‘81, Nathan Knottingham ‘03, Mike Patterson ‘74, Shari Ridings ADP ‘05, John Storkel ‘79, Jack Werre ‘78, Nelson Zarfas ‘82
Celebrating 75 Years of Educating Christians 4 What did it take to build a university? This is your chance to see history as it has played out over the last three-quarters of a century.
Footprints 8 For 75 years Corban has left its mark on the hearts and minds of its students. We have done this so that our students and alumni may leave the footprints of the Lord Jesus where they are called, as they carry out the mission of the College: to make a difference in the world for Jesus Christ.
Homecoming Recap 23 Alumni from all over the U.S. gathered for Homecoming 2009 this past October to celebrate life accomplishments and catch up on the past. Alumni were honored, musical groups sang beautifully, and a good time was had by all. DEPARTMENTS
CORBAN Magazine is published by the Marketing & Communications Office and is sent to alumni, parents, supporters and friends of the College. Corban’s mission is to educate Christians who will make a difference in the world for Jesus Christ.
From the President 6 Living on the edge
Alumni Action 18 Alumni news & events
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Faculty News 7 Learn something new about faculty
Class Notes 26 Reconnect with classmates & friends
News & Notes 15 Stay up to date on campus news
Nostalgia Quiz 30 A fun, historical look at Corban’s past
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Warrior Athletics 16 Sports-related news & events
On the cover: Artist Corey Wells illustrated the powerful concept of the footprints all of us leave in a lifetime. Our Christ-centered journeys should leave “markers of inspiration” for future generations to follow. WINTER 2009
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CELEBRATING THE 75th ANNIVERSARY OF CORBAN UNIVERSITY What did it take to build a university? Here is your chance to see history as it has played out over the last 75 years. This beautiful keepsake presents the story in text and photographs, giving a step-by-step account of history as gleaned from original documents, Board of Trustees minutes and photo archives. Also included are faculty and trustees rosters that trace the thread of personnel throughout the entire life of the University, from Phoenix to Salem.
From its inception until 1946, Phoenix Bible Institute served young people throughout the Southwest. It was home for our first faculty and students, including these freshmen from the class of 1945-46, the last in Phoenix.
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Dr. J. Franklin Prewitt taught and traveled for the College, raising awareness among supporting churches and mentoring students for 50 years.
The first look at the new campus on Hill and Elm in El Cerrito.
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Everyone pitched in to help by unpacking more than two dozen trucks in the move to the beautiful, 100-acre Salem campus.
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FROM THE PRESIDENT
Living on the edge
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n our catalog we have a statement entitled many additional changes: the name change, “Our Commitment to Growth” which the new logo, the addition of 41 acres to our states: “We believe Christ has called us to a campus, the development of a new master life of growth, and that if we are to be the kind plan, the presentation of a plan for a new of people God wants us to be, we must be prelibrary, the emphasis on our global outreach pared to take the risks that growth demands. to Indonesia, new Master’s Program in We must not be afraid to reach beyond where Counseling, and our continued enrollment we are. Reaching out of the boundaries of self growth to 1,100 students. to other people is part of growth. Evangelism As you can see, we have met the is central to this commitment; but reaching requirement of our growth statement where it means availability, an accessibility of mind and states: “We are committed to neither ease nor heart to other people, a refusal to shelter within safety. Reaching may be difficult — perhaps the walls of habit, inertia, prejudice and fear.” even dangerous, but the risk is unavoidable if Our journey as an we are to grow.” institution in the past Our prayer for We are committed to neither 75 years, from Phoenix, our graduates is ease nor safety. Reaching Ariz., to Oakland and El that they also have a may be difficult—perhaps Cerrito, Calif., and finally commitment to growth to Salem, Ore., is an and willingness to live even dangerous, but example of our fearless on the edge, in order to the risk is unavoidable commitment to growth make a difference in the if we are to grow. in order to expand the world for Jesus Christ. mission of the college. The Apostle Paul always As the change of locations took place, there lived on the edge and he encouraged young was also a significant change in academic Timothy with these words in II Timothy 1: 6-7: programs and names of the institution to “For this reason I remind you to fan into correspond to these changes. We began as flame the gift of God, which is in you a Bible Institute, then a Bible College, then through the laying on of my hands. For a comprehensive college, and in 2010, a God did not give us a spirit of timidity, university. but a spirit of power, love and of selfThe names have been: Phoenix Bible discipline.” Institute, Phoenix Baptist Bible Institute, All of us at Corban have, in a sense, Western Baptist Bible College, Western laid our hands on our graduates with the Baptist Bible College and Theological encouragement to fan the flame of their Seminary, Western Baptist College, Corban spiritual gifts. Our feature story tells of College, Corban College and Graduate students and alumni who have done that. School, and soon, Corban University. The word Corban is used 81 times in the Bible; once in the New Testament and 80 times in the Old Testament, where it is always transliterated with the English word “offering.” It means “a gift dedicated to God” and is the reason we have “Dedicating Reno Hoff (’73, L.L.D. ’99) Heart and Mind to God” as our slogan. It has been a focal point in our mission to educate President of Corban Christians who will make a difference in the College & Graduate School. world for Jesus Christ. For more information please Our theme this year has been “Dedicated call 503-375-7000 or to the Journey” and the new logo reflects e-mail president@corban.edu. this theme. This past year there have been 6
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Introducing the Corban University Logo Corban is preparing for its university name with a new marketing logo. The official date for transition is May 1, 2010. The new image is comprised of a backdrop in the shape of a shield, and represents three concepts: the first being a cross. The second is a path which represents our journey, both as an institution and as individual Christians. The third concept is formed by the upper and lower portions of the shield, divided by the path, which create a stylized “C” and “U.”
The corporate seal will also transition, with the word University in place of College & Graduate School. We have also replaced the word “established” with the word “founded.” This serves to emphasize not only our founding corporation but our specific, historical mission to educate Christian students for life and service.
FA C U LT Y N E W S
Corban in Print Recent Published Works by Corban Personnel & Alumni “Faith, Librarianship, and Technology” by Garrett B. Trott appeared in The Christian Librarian, Vol. 52, No. 1–2 (2009), pp. 19–23. Trott made a case for relationships serving as the measuring rod by which the technological transformation should be evaluated. Gary W. Derickson, Professor of Biblical Studies, appears in “The New Testament Church as a Mystery” of the October–December 2009 issue of Bibliotheca Sacra supporting the position that God, through Paul’s definition of mystery, did not intend to reveal anything about the church in the Old Testament. Therefore, one cannot argue on the basis of sensus plenior for the Church replacing Israel or for any promise made to Israel actually including the Church. Also, Derickson’s commentary on 1 Peter is released this month in a one-volume New Testament commentary of The Grace New Testament Commentary.
Award-winning author Gina Ochsner, an English adjunct, published her first novel, The Russian Dreambook of Color and Flight. Published in the United Kingdom by Portabello Books, it will be published in the United States by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt in February 2010. It was a finalist for the Ken Kessey Award for the Novel. Ochsner has won two prior Oregon Book Awards for her collections of short stories: Necessary Grace to Fall—which also won the Flannery O’Connor Award for Short Fiction—and People I Wanted to Be. Colette Tennant, professor of English and Humanities, authored “My Father, King of Friday Nights” and “Sincerity”: poems following the theme of jest, for the mid-December issue of the Christian journal Ruminate. Furthermore, her first poetry book, Commotion of Wings by Main Street Rag, is available for purchase at an advance order discount until January 4, 2010. Go to www.mainstreetrag.com/store/ComingSoon.php. The book’s cover art was made by Hilary Brown, administrative assistant for the Music Department. Louise Morris, wife of Missionary in Residence Jim Morris, wrote Stronger than the Strong, an autobiography of their missionary work among the Pwo Karen people in northern Thailand. Jim Morris wrote in the foreword, “It is not the whole story, but the breakthrough and beginning of an indigenous, biblical church movement.” The book was released by OMF International, originally in 1998, republished in 1999 and 2004.
Eloise “Rusti” Farnworth, married to Clif Farnworth (’58n), wrote Memoirs From the Glass House. The book tells how the couple engaged in 46 years of church planting and church reviving, until Clif was called to his “forever” home in 1999. A chapter in the book addresses their ministry during the time the College was in Oakland.
Faculty News & Activities
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Matthew Strauser, Director of Choral Activities and Music Education, hosted and directed three Choral SightReading Workshops for high school directors and choirs in October. In Portland, he made a poster presentation on the cognitive content of rehearsals at The College Music Society (CMS) national conference.
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Professor of Music Virginia Cross presented “Sunday School Hymnody in the United States before 1875: An Overview of Its Context, Texts, and Tunes” for the members of The Hymn Society in the U.S. and Canada. This conference was held in Northfield, Minn., last summer.
Eric Straw, Associate Professor of Information Systems, has formed a ministry organization called Mark Five: a community of Christians dedicated to solving computing technology problems for missionaries. He and seven others comprised a volunteer team this August to serve missionaries at the Greater European Missionary (GEM) conference in Prague. Their technology team fixed 46 laptops while their preschool ministry team designed a curriculum and cared for missionaries’ little ones. Straw has also recently contributed a patch to the open source project Moodle, a course management system used in 204 countries by 1.2 million teachers.
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In November, Professor of Ministries Greg Trull traveled to New Orleans and presented a research paper for the Hermeneutics and Expository Preaching group of the national Evangelical Theological Society conference. His topic was preaching on issues of social ethics, such as abortion. Also, he and colleague Tim Anderson are preparing to lead Corban students and alumni in Jesus’ footsteps on the Egypt–Israel study tour May 2010. Signups will be final after the first of the year, so contact gtrull@corban.edu if you need more information.
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Marty Trammell, Professor of English and Communications, was the keynote speaker in November for a Redeeming Relationships Workshop in Othello, Washington. In December, he will lead Northwest-area young people in a workshop at the Teen Leadership Conference at Wild Horse Canyon Young Life Center in Antelope, Oregon.
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Footprints The footprints we leave are to be Christ’s as we live Spirit-filled lives made new through the cross. By Matt Lucas, D.A.
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Recently I came across a website that allowed me to calculate my carbon footprint. By entering some information about where I live, my eating, transportation and energy consumption habits as well as my commitment to recycling, I was able to determine the footprint that I am leaving on our planet.
Staring at the number prompted me to reflect on the footprints I
students to not only know the Bible, but also to develop a biblical
leave as a Christian. Footprints remind us that someone has crossed
worldview that shapes how they see the world, culture, their field of
the territory, that someone has interacted with the environment, and
study, and their future profession. This is accomplished by teaching
that this was done for good or for ill. As Christians, the footprints
our students to analyze the worldview assumptions of theories and
we leave are to be Christ’s as we live Spirit-filled lives that have
models that guide their discipline and to apply biblical concepts like
been made new through the cross.
creation, sin, grace, forgiveness, truth, and beauty, as they develop
We leave footprints in our communities and churches. We leave tracks across culture and society. We leave imprints on the hearts of neighbors, friends and family members.
new theories and solutions to complex problems. Lastly, we ask our students to apply, in the community, what they have learned in the classroom. This is done through our
For 75 years Corban has left its mark on the hearts and minds
expanding internship offerings and our Church and Community
of its students. We have done this so that our students and alumni
Service (CCS) requirement for our traditional undergraduate
may leave His footprints where they are called, as they carry out
students. The goal is to provide our students the opportunity to
the mission of the College: to make a difference in the world for
live out the Gospel message so they are doers of the Word and
Jesus Christ.
not hearers only.
To accomplish this mission, the Corban faculty have developed
In addition to these structured opportunities, many of our
a three-fold educational plan. First, Corban places great emphasis
students have initiated and launched their own ministry endeavors.
on biblical and theological instruction. We teach our students to
They have planned mission trips, both locally and internationally;
know the Bible and the story God is telling. We help them to rightly
they have served the homeless in Salem; they have started outreach
handle the word of truth so they are not put to shame. We equip
programs to other college students; they have mobilized in a crisis
them so they may have an answer for anyone who asks about the
and they have given (often from meager resources) clothes, money,
hope that is within them. And we train them so they can make
skills and talents to care for those in need. And, what has been true
disciples of others.
of our students while they have studied at Corban has also been
Second, we place great emphasis on biblical integration throughout the curriculum. We believe it is important for our
true of our alumni as they have applied what they have learned and experienced here to their current lives.
Unfortunately, we do not have a footprint calculator that can measure the difference our students and alumni have made in the world, at least not on this side of eternity. However, we do have many compelling stories of those who have walked through neighborhoods, communities, organizations and countries and have left their mark by bringing life, wholeness and the Gospel to a dead world. We hope these stories will encourage you, and we invite you to continue to partner with us as we seek to further our Lord’s kingdom and bring glory to our resurrected Savior.
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Footprints in Africa
Reaching hurting people with sustainable assistance
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utward Pastor Paul Rawlins (’93) and the congregation of Sisters Community Church (SCC) have an integrated, cutting-edge approach for their global outreach: to adopt a sister church and “infuse abilities” into it, partnering to bring the gospel to indigenous peoples in culturally effective and sustainable ways. In 2004, SCC’s Outward Projects began their lifetime commitment with an African sister congregation, Christ Glorious Church. Rawlins’ staff connects more than 200 church members annually in partnerships to provide physical, spiritual, and social hope to the people of Kapchorwa, Uganda. Christ Glorious Church, under the leadership of Pastor Tom Godwin, shares Christ’s love practically in the village and with the 50,000 people of the Mt. Elgon region. Outward Projects first trained church leadership, brought medical teams and explored water treatment projects. In fighting poverty through these newly developed systems, safe water and good management practices are introduced, and the Ugandan church also tells their community about the Living Water. Rawlins told African Renewal Ministries, “We feel it is essential to build an infrastructure for a long-term relationship through education and health. Ultimately, the Ugandans are the best evangelists of their own people.” Out of these initial mission trips, the need for a children’s sponsorship
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program b ecame e vident. Today, SCC members meet the basic and educational needs of more than 450 children. They also helped build a 12-room schoolhouse in 2007, which has become the village’s center for nourishment, education, and vocational training for women. Vocational training teaches women sewing and quilting skills. SCC member Janet Storton started the ministry, and today the native-run Sisters of the Heart is a fully equipped sewing center, producing uniforms and quilts for the sponsored children of the village. Their stand-out work with rich, African-colored fabrics has been recognized at the international Sisters Outdoor Quilt Show and by World Craft, an organization seeking contract with them to sell table runners and placemats all over the world. “What’s best,” says Rawlins, “is the microenterprise aspect. The Sisters of the Heart began from Christ Glorious Church’s desire to understand financial stewardship and directly meet needs. A loan from Outward Projects allowed the village women to make uniforms, learn skills, and make money. Then, as good stewards of their resources, these women now bless other local women with micro-loans and stewardship principles.”
The micro-finance efforts have positively impacted Ugandan men as well. The men have been equipped as coffee farmers in a place where the soil has tested “off the charts” for specialty Arabic coffee. “Out of our desire for the village to be entirely self-sustainable,” Rawlins says, “we were able to reach even deeper into the community by being a catalyst to bring international buyers into the area, who are astounded by the quality of the product.” Outward Projects negotiates fair contracts and bypasses the middle man so the Ugandan farmers net the greatest profit margin. SCC is buying a good quantity of the first coffee shipment, which will arrive on the West Coast in January, to use in sharing their story of church-
to-church partnerships with other congregations. God is blessing the land through SCC’s involvement with Christ Glorious Church. Thousands of Ugandans walk as many as 10 miles every Sunday for one of eight services at Christ Glorious Church. The church has planted four daughter churches in Kapchorwa alone. Including outlying areas, they have started 30 churches. Outward Projects has two other church-to-church partnerships: in Ogre, Latvia, which is now self-sufficient enough to resource its own church-to-church partnerships, and in Oaxaca, Mexico. With Casa de Fe Church, in Mexico, SCC is watching with anticipation to see where they may join God as He works in the community.
Footprints on Streets of Hopelessness Working to deliver homeless teens from a life of not belonging
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ary Gorsuch (’67) is Executive Director for Transitional Youth in Portland, a city with one of the highest homeless youth populations per capita in the U.S. — and it is growing. It is estimated that thousands currently call the streets home. Most of them come from backgrounds of instability and abuse, and the stark reality may be that the streets are safer than their former living environments. In 1991, Bert Waugh, founder of Transitional Youth, had a burden for young people whom others had “thrown away.” To touch them with Christ’s nail-scarred hand, he started a bank account that helped support
many of the city’s charities that reach street kids. One of those charities invited Gorsuch to lead its once-a-week chapel services. Gorsuch took on the job of informal pastor of what nineout-of-ten homeless youth know as “Street Church.” G orsuch rememb ers a turning point in the ministry: they took some youth on an overnight beach retreat. “We found that our relationships with those kids deepened. For many of them, it was the first time they’d ever sat down at a meal together and shared food at the table.” Since then, Transitional Youth has established its Home Outreach Center and a home residency program. Each of the program’s five phases requires an increased level of accountability to agreed-upon life choices and the faith-based curriculum. In Phase One, caring mentors reach out with a pair of socks or a listening ear. Outreach Director Jeff Welch (’94) says, “They come to our drop-in and we have the opportunity to be ‘Jesus with skin on’ to them.” Through trust-built relationships, mentors identify individuals ready to make life changes. The second phase, which recently came to fruition,
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is essential for youth exiting “raw street behavior,” says Gorsuch. At Home on the Range, youth live on a 7.5-acre ranch while they intern at the adjacent equestrian camp. In September ’09, the ranch began imparting life skills to its first two boys, and it has the potential to house 50 and include both boys and girls. After this six- to 12-month “detox” from street life, youth can go on to Home in the Suburbs, where house parents provide six to seven youth with spiritual, educational, and non-judgmental guidance as they develop more skills. Gorsuch says, “Homeless kids usually have good survival skills. What they need help with is job skills, such as commitment and work ethic, and study skills such as self-discipline.” Transitional Youth has had as many as three residences, including a girls’ home. Currently, they have one boys’ home besides the new Home on the Range program. The final phases of Transitional Youth are independent living situations. Phase Four, Town Houses, will soon be fully implemented. After a successful year in this phase, youth would then be eligible for the last phase, Home Sweet Home, which is assistance with the down
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payment on a home of their own. The Home Outreach Center ministers to more than 600 homeless youth annually. Gorsuch says, “The most dramatic lifechanges are made beyond the Home Outreach phase; we have impacted 160 lives in the subsequent phases.” Welch described Andrew, a teen who was on the streets for three years before coming to the Home Outreach Center. “After seven months Andrew said ‘yes’ to getting into one of our houses because of the relationships he had built with us. In just two months time, he is looking for a job, has quit drinking, is going to church, and volunteering at our drop-in center. God is working in his life even when he does not see it or know it.” Transitional Youth is leading young people off the streets and into a home environment where they experience belonging. They witness the One who gave His life to be their eternal hope and may choose to follow Him. Outreach Director Jeff Welch (’94) says, “Gary shows Christ’s love in the program by all the work he does behind the scenes. He has put in a lot of hands-on work over the years and sees everyone and everything with Christ-colored glasses.” Gorsuch (back, sixth from left) is surrounded by his ministry volunteers.
Footprints in Harm’s Way Serving those who serve
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n the winter of 1999, Michael Lanigan (’00) met with two men who redirected the course of his life: his college professor, Chaplain Rich Meyers, and his best friend Mike Wisler, who was serving in the Coast Guard at the time. Both encouraged Lanigan and gave him godly advice that later made clear his pathway to the opposite side of the world. In the desert of Iraq, where physical footprints are erased by sandstorms every fortnight, Chaplain Lanigan is making an eternal impression as he serves the U.S. soldiers of the 141st Combat Security Battalion. Lanigan’s 10-year training to become a battalion chaplain included a three-year M.Div. from Multnomah and supervised military chaplain training. “It is a ministry that you cannot just pick up one day and be effective. An army chaplain fits the mold of a missionary who has to learn a new culture, jargon, and way of life to be an effective witness for Christ,” he says. However extensive his training, Lanigan affirms it was worth the effort. “I wear a cross that sets me apart from every soldier—I’m a unique figure on the battlefield. I minister to the highest commander down to the lowest ranking soldier.” Not only does Lanigan share his daily routine with the soldiers, he is also available 24/7 when a soldier receives bad news from home or on mission. Most of the soldiers are married, with children. Lanigan himself has a 10-month-old daughter and a 4-year-old son with his wife Marley. So, as he counsels and advocates, he prioritizes soldiers maintaining good relationships with those at home.
Another of his priorities is praying for each and every convoy before they leave base on mission. Lanigan says, “You will not find a majority of these soldiers in a church back home, but a majority profess they believe in God and, in fact, almost beg me to pray for them before they go on mission. The loudest ‘amen’ was from a professing atheist who asked for prayer.” SPC Cory Grogan recently wrote, “Although Lanigan is not required to go out on missions himself, he occasionally goes out on the difficult, and sometimes dangerous, missions, to show support and be a part of what the soldiers are doing.” He brings faith to the fight, encouragement to the enlisted. Lanigan’s great joy is in knowing that he’s filling the gap for Christ where very few have access in our society.
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Footprints of Love
Caregiving for those nearing the end of their journey
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enior MariAnne Nikkel Brim, from Philomath, Ore., finds fulfillment in providing assistance to the elderly in their homes. “I am able to communicate Christ’s love through my actions,” says Brim. “Most of my clients know that I am a Christian, usually because they ask where I go to school and I have the joyful opportunity to say ‘Corban, a Christian college, where I take Bible and music classes.’” As a freshman music major, Brim began caregiving to support herself through college, doing the daily tasks her clients had become unable to do for themselves — such as taking a bath, dressing, or simply getting up out of a chair. Her first client through the state’s Department of Human Services, was a lady from Brim’s church congregation. That helped, because with her client-friend directing, “I felt very capable, even though I hadn’t had formal training before working for her.” Last summer Brim was stretched again as she took on a position with New Horizons In-Home Care. Instead of developing close relationships with only a couple of clients, she is able to care for dozens with varying needs, levels of care, and personalities. And, with each experience,
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she gains further skills and more confidence. She has also uncovered her passion for hospice care after serving three dying women. “I joined each of the cases early enough to get to know each woman and discover how amazing her life had been. By the time I was doing full care, and there were only hours left for her to live, I cared for her as if she were my own grandmother. It was a joy to get to know the families in each case as well and to hear the stories of the lives these women had touched.” Brim’s favorite shifts this semester involve respite care for an 89-year-old man. “He’s a funny, little man who says, ‘I don’t need God’ — but he keeps bringing God into our conversations.” As the two play solitaire across the table from one another, he teases Brim about the evils of card-playing. “I know he’s watching me to see if I’m different,” she says. All clients, at some point, experience a humiliating situation. Brim explains, “I have the opportunity to show compassion. Christ works through me as I non-verbally communicate, ‘I’m OK with this. I’m OK with you.’” Brim hopes to eventually teach voice and be a role model for high school musicians after her graduation in May, but she acknowledges: “I don’t know — it’s all up to God! I’ve decided to finish my music degree for now and see how far the Lord takes me with caregiving.”
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“I think the clearest way I see Christ working through me is that I have the opportunity to be His hands and feet — literally.”
NEWS & NOTES
International agreement advances Corban’s global impact
Director of Retention hired
Eleven of Corban’s 15 international students are natives of Papua, Indonesia, the largest province. The Papuan government is sponsoring their education through a matriculation program. Of the 100 Papuans in the program, Corban’s 11 are the only ones studying in America. All are working toward doctorate degrees with which to serve as stewards of their country’s mineralrich, natural resources. Corban will further ground these students in their faith as they complete their pre-graduate work. In preparation for their arrival, Jeff Benjamin was hired for international student support. Benjamin, a former missionary educator and administrator at Black Forest Academy in Germany, is sensitive to acculturation issues. He has his bachelor’s degree from Biola University and a Masters in Education from Simpson University. “He is their first line of defense academically,” said Director of Student Support Daren Milionis. These international scholars eagerly arrived on campus on September 7. Benjamin conducted a special orientation, provided ongoing support, and planned outings to Silver Creek Falls and Crater Lake during the international students’ first weeks. Additional support has included culturally receptive, American roommates as well as some course revisions, appropriate for English Language Learners. Benjamin, along with several Community Life Team members, is also implementing an American mentorship program. Papuan Victory Rumbewas said, “One thing that stands out here: The people welcome us with open arms.”
For the new position of Director of Retention, Corban hired Don Sparks, former Assistant Dean of Student Development Programs for Fresno Pacific University. In 1998, he acquired his Masters of Education in college student affairs from Azusa Pacific University. On staff in Fresno for 10 years, Sparks brings a wealth of professional experience and resources to the Corban family for helping students push through obstacles to stay in school so they may continue to learn, grow in Christ, and earn their degree. A Willamette Valley native, with a grown son in Monmouth, Sparks and his wife Cindy are pleased to be in Salem.
Prayer Chapel dedicated Last year’s student-led initiative for a Prayer Chapel on campus culminated with a dedication service for the completed structure in October. About 500 students, employees, and honored volunteer workers gathered, first in the Psalm Performing Arts Center for praise and worship, and then on site for prayers of blessing. Campus Pastor Kent Kersey encouraged intentional times of quiet and prayer, as well as allowing the picturesque chapel, tucked underneath the towering firs of upper campus, to serve as a visual reminder of aligning with God’s agenda. Salem-area contractor Tim Dixon (’92) was recognized for the many volunteer hours and materials he donated; also students Josh Warner, Cameron Elliott, and Anthony Darling worked diligently to finish construction this fall. The Chapel will be a place for individual and small-group times of prayer; already a group of faculty and staff intercede for students’ needs weekly. Several donated furnishings add to its ambiance, including reupholstered mini-pews, a stained-glass cross, and a large world map.
Counseling Taping Room developed Pat Myers, Director of Graduate Counseling, has introduced the Counseling program taping room for fall semester. The 18 graduate students of the M.A. in Counseling program need to record skill competencies on video at least 12 times each semester. A fourth-floor room of the Academic Center was transformed into a relaxing and inviting space, pulled together by the artistic touch of Faculty Secretary Jan Hopkins. Two original oil paintings give “a welcome to the room encouraging reflection and authenticity,” said Janine Allen, Dean of Education and Counseling.
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ourteenth-year head coach Marty Ziesemer was named Cascade Collegiate Conference co-Coach of the Year, as the Corban women’s soccer team earned its second straight Champions of Character award, and six players were named as part of the all-conference team. Ziesemer, who holds a career win-loss record of 156-135-15, and ranks just outside the Top 15 all-time in NAIA history, led Corban to a 9-7-3 record this season that included a 6-2-1 mark in conference play. The Ziesemerled Warriors finished third overall in the final conference standings, and put together a seven-game unbeaten streak before falling to eventual conference champions, Concordia, in the semifinals. This is Ziesemer’s third Coach Coach Ziesemer of the Year award after earning a pair of National Christian College Athletic Association (NCCAA) awards in 2000 and 2002. Monday’s announcement from the conference office named junior Katie Hanson (Salem, Ore.) and sophomore Amanda Mendenhall (Windsor, Calif.) as part of the all-conference 1st team, while junior Genessa Neeser (Pocatello, Idaho) and freshman Emily Tsugawa (Gladstone, Ore.) were selected as part of the 2nd team. Rounding out the Warrior honorees were seniors Kacie Emerick (Bellingham, Wash.) and Jessica Matthews (Yelm, Wash.). The duo was named Honorable Mention All-Conference. The Warriors were awarded their second straight Champions of Character award based on the NAIA’s three areas of qualification: integrity, respect and sportsmanship. Over the past two seasons, Corban has had 10 players named to the all-conference team. This is the second time in the past five seasons that the Lady Warriors have had six
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players honored on the season-ending team. For the second year in a row, Corban’s men’s soccer team also won the conference’s Champion of Character team award to go along with a pair of seniors being named as part of the All-Cascade Collegiate Conference team when the league office made the announcement earlier Tuesday. Senior Aaron Franklin (Red Bluff, Calif.) joined fellow goalkeeper Nathan Salveson of Evergreen on the first team, while senior Chris Smerke (Las Vegas, Nev.) was included in a quartet of four-year players on the second team. Senior Mark Mendenhall (Windsor, Calif.) and junior Ayouba Moussa (Maradi, Niger) earned all-conference honorable mention for the Warriors as well. “I am really pleased with the awards that we received especially the Champions of Character for the second year in a row,” said fourth-year head coach Dave Irby. “Aaron’s award was well deserved, as he played outstanding all season and performed like an all-conference first team member. Chris also deserves his recognition since he played injured most of the season and still helped anchor our defense.” This is the first time that Corban has placed a player on the all-conference first time since the 2008 season when former Warrior Caleb Louvier earned the honor in his final season as a Warrior. This is the third season in a row that Corban has placed at least one player on the all-conference second team. Corban concluded its 2009 season at 5-10-2 overall and 4-9-1 in Cascade Collegiate Conference play. The Warriors finished out the ‘09 campaign unbeaten over their final four games that included three victories via shutout and a scoreless tie against Northwest.
Calendar of Events
HIGHLIGHTS December 18-Jan 11 Christmas Break
January 12 Spring Semester Begins 27 Blazer Basketball Trip 30 Young Alumni Event 31 Warrior Hall of Fame Ceremony
February 7-8 Corban Experience (visit day) 25 Hymnfest 27 Woman to Woman
March 15 Transfer Preview Day 22-26 Spring Break
April 10 Corban Connection 30 Class of 1960 Reunion Dinner
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University Commencement - Golden Grads at Commencement - Decade of 50s & Class of ’60 luncheon
June 23 Teacher Appreciation Day
Full calendar: www.corban.edu/calendars Sports schedules: www.gowarriorsgo.com Call 503-375-7005 for specific event details and information or visit www.corban.edu.
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ALUMNI action Greetings, Alumni Do you realize that there are over 9,700 WBBC/WB/Corban alums around the world? We have mailing addresses for about 7,000, so as you can see, we are missing the chance to communicate by mail with almost 3,000 alumni.
Deleen Wills, Director of Alumni Services
2010 Corban College desk calendar Available Now!
If you are under the age of 30, you know about different forms of communication through the internet and texting. It is impossible for the Alumni Office to reach out to every person, even though we’d love to meet you. Sometimes things happen quickly and snail mail just doesn’t work. E-mail is quicker, but we don’t have everyone’s e-mail address.
Therefore, we have created a fan page on Facebook. It’s where you will receive up-to-the-minute breaking news, fun trivia questions and upcoming event information. There are photo albums from each alumni event beginning in 2009. Click on DISCUSSION for prayer requests, missions and more. Feel free to let me know if you’d like something added. Are you a FAN of our new Facebook page yet? If not, you’re missing out! Simply type in Corban/Western Baptist Alumni and join in by going to www.facebook.com.
Contact the Alumni Office at 503-589-8182 for your own copy of the beautiful Corban scenic calendar celebrating our 75th anniversary which includes historical photos of our four different campuses over the past eight decades. Cost is $10; includes shipping and handling.
Campus visitors Another summer has come and gone, and alumni dropped by to see their campus and visit the Alumni House. They are: Brian Rizer ’00, Glenrock, Wyo.; Joyce Bidwell Benson ’97, Keizer, Ore.; M’Lissa Gosselin Benson ’93, Springfield, Ore.; Ashia Brito Puente ’97, Laredo, Texas; Mike Munger ’01 and Kelly Hamilton Munger ’00, Meridian, Idaho; Dale Golike ’80 wife Pam, daughters Sarah, Kyra and son Glen from Orcutt, Calif.; Brad Crosby ’91 and Michelle Kleve Crosby ’92 with sons Drew & Braden, Sherwood, Ore.; Shari Bartels Beal ’80 and Alan Beals ’97, Keizer, Ore.; Dwight West ’58 and Grace Hutchison West ’61 brought Clyde McGee ’59 and Marjorie West McGee ’55 of Douglasville, Crosby Ga., and Steven West, Rogue River, Ore.; Tim Dillinger ’75 and Kathy McGee Dillinger ’79 of Seattle stopped by while they were all in town. Charles Hupp ’81 and wife Linda of Prineville, Ore. visited with Joshua Graber ’03 and wife Susie with son J.D. and daughter Lily of Longview, Wash. JeniLynn Costalez Anderson ’07 along with husband David and friend Patrick Reinhart came to campus and visited the library, chapel and classes.
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Upcoming Events Class of 1960 & 50-Year Golden Grads Our tradition continues with the Class of 1960 reunion dinner on Friday night, April 30th. The Class of 1960 Golden Graduates will be honored at commencement ceremonies on Saturday morning. Following commencement, all alumni and their guests are invited to a Decade of the 50s and Class of 1960 reunion luncheon.
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A night of music to remember A tradition of the Corban Music Department is to present an incredible night of hymns, appropriately called the Hymnfest. Plan to attend this meaningful, special night on Thursday, February 25, at the First Presbyterian Church in Salem. Alumni are invited for refreshments prior to the concert at 6:45 p.m. and the concert begins at 7:30. There is no cost for this event, and you won’t want to miss this memorable evening. Call Deleen in the Alumni Office to reserve your space. 503-589-8182 or e-mail dwills@corban.edu. McGowan
A quote from Rev. Don Bubna of Salem who attended last year’s concert, “I am calling to affirm the wonderful worship experience last night at First Presbyterian Church. I doubt if I will experience anything any more worthy this side of Heaven and am simply calling to express my appreciation to the school.”
Egypt & Israel tour May 2010 Professors Tim Anderson and Greg Trull are leading a 16-day study tour, (May 4-19) that is open alumni, students and their parents. Cost is $4,285 per person which includes everything except lunches. Contact Greg Trull at gtrull@corban.edu or call 503-315-2943 for more information. Or go to www.corban.edu to download a reservation form.
Young Alumni Event for classes of 2000-2009 & families Enjoy Warrior Basketball, Saturday, January 30, as Corban takes on OIT. The women’s game begins at 5:30 p.m. and the men’s game at 7:30. Admission is free for you and your family, plus refreshments will be provided by the Alumni Office during halftime of the men’s game. WINTER 2009
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Alumni & Campus Events Employees volunteer for Habitat for Humanity Thirty-five Corban employees, including two spouses, gave a total of 105 hours toward two houses for Habitat for Humanity in Southeast Salem on a sunny day, August 5. Not only did future homeowners, the Ceja and Gonzalez families benefit, but Corban’s staff and faculty are also more invested in volunteering since the project. Instigator and coordinator of the event was Deleen Wills, Director of Alumni Services. “Our students come from all over the U.S., and some Dave Bale, Dean of Athletic Activities, internationally, but our loves power tools. employees mostly live in Salem. These people are our neighbors; it was a natural fit for us. Also, we wanted to reach out to the community as part of celebrating 40 years as neighbors in Salem.” LouJean Fobert, construction manager for Habitat for Humanity said, “It was a pleasure to have the folks from Corban come out. We got a lot done that morning and we had a lot of fun doing it.”
Daren Milionis ’81, Director of Student Support, spent most of his time on the roof.
Kay Newland Spingath ’68 and Ellen Brush Zarfas ’82 represented the financial aid office. They spent their entire time digging a trench.
Corban employees provided both skilled and unskilled labor at the site. One team dug trenches and another hauled rocks and gravel. Others secured trusses, installed windows, put roof sheathing on and laid pipe. Daren Milionis ‘81, Director of Student Support, said “I’ve been thinking about Habitat but never took the initiative to be involved before. Now it’s happening.”
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The new carpet was installed in the hallways of Prewitt Hall right after school was out in May. The new staircase was completed in August and now it is time to help purchase some new furniture for the student center, and instruments for the music department. We are well on our way to our $25,000 goal. If you would like to help reach our goal by April 1, 2010, please send your donation to: Corban Connection, 5000 Deer Park Drive SE, Salem, OR 97317. If you have any questions, contact Deleen at 503-589-8182 or e-mail dwills@corban.edu. Visit www.corban.edu/alumni and click on the green Corban Connection icon on the right side of the page to see a slideshow of the building of the staircase.
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Nancy Martyn ’68, Dean of Adult Degree Program, Joany Kintner Haws ADP ‘05, Director of ADP-CAO, Professor Colette Tennant and Shannan Alexander Glaser ’81, Administrative Assistant for Education and Counseling, did a lot of bending and stooping as they shoveled wheel barrows full of heavy gravel.
Casey Hultberg ’89, Admissions Counselor, doesn’t mind heights.
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Reconnecting in Colorado Vice President of Advancement, Mike Bates, along with Director of Development, Darrel White, traveled in late September to a conference in Denver. White drove to Cheyenne, Wyoming to visit alums Robin Jahnke ’79, and wife, Cindy Fagundes Jahnke ’79. Robin is the Director of Fulfillment & Corporate Services for Sierra Trading Post, at the head office in Cheyenne. Cindy is the Missions Coordinator for Richardson Family Foundation. Robin and Cindy had lunch with White and gave him a tour of the 384,000 sq. ft. Fulfillment Center, designed by Robin. They have lived in Cheyenne for 15 years.
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Tom Carlson ’69, chair of Corban’s Board of Trustees, hosted Bates and White at a Colorado Rockies baseball game. Carlson also gave a tour of the latest McDonald’s store that he and his son, Tom, Jr. ’98(n), jointly own. The stone work, fireplace, interior decorating and flat screen TVs, with pictures or stock market quotes, provide the most unique McDonald experience in the U.S. Tom, Sr. also owns four other McDonald restaurants in Denver. Tom, Jr. explained new technology that allows employees to take orders with a hand-held device during busy periods.
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Bates and White met with Dennis and Kathy Schipper along with alumna Karen Schipper Parker ‘02 and husband Steve. Karen is a high school PE teacher and coach at Columbine High School in Littleton, Colorado. Karen recalled her time at Corban playing soccer, dorm life and the faith building experience.
Sports Reunions: Summer Corban volleyball alumnae gathered on Saturday, August 15 to play the current students. The following Saturday alumnae soccer players hit the field giving current students a great practice. After the women’s game, coach Ziesemer had the ladies over to his home for a barbecue.
Women’s Soccer: Front row: Kari Swenson Timmerman ’06, Lyndsey Hawk Brown ’07, Holly Baird ’09, Sarah Laughlin Stokes ’08, Kim Mendenhall Otto ’07, Wendy Trent Wadnizak ’01. Second row: Nicole Hickman ’07, Katie Casebeer ’06, Sarah Whaley Johnson ’08, Sherry Kerr ’01, Megan Shepard ’04, Sarah Muri Officer ’06, Julie Goodale ’04. Back row: Kathleen Studenny Finch ’07, Danae Crain Pierce ’06, Amy Dale Palacios ’00, Charisa Hunter Bernard ‘07, coming the farthest from Montana, Alyson Orem Dorr ’01 and Andrea South ‘01.
Women’s Volleyball: Back row: Jen Krug ‘92, Rachel Gowen ‘09, Rashelle Davenport ’09, Jennifer Wright Rainbow ‘00, Cassee Steed Terry ‘00. Middle row: Danielle Steed ‘03, Amy Thompson ‘09, Leia Stallings ‘05, Elisa Barknecht Hunter ‘98, Chantal Collins Guerrero ‘03. Front row: Becky Horn ‘07, Mandy McFadden Wigington ‘03.
Men’s Soccer: Front row: Eli Conlee ‘10, Justin Lucia ’09, Mark Schubert ‘10, Micah Pruss ’08, Mike Geleynse ’06, Eric Branch ’09, Brent Anderson ’09, Jason Staley ’98, Michael Otto ’06, Jonathan Anderson ‘12(n). Back row: David Anderson ‘09(n), Fernando Karczeski ’09, Jim Young ’07, Tyler Grove ’09, Michael Sanders ’07, Dustin Karstetter ’05, Andrew Brown ’08, Caleb Louvier ’08, Josh Crain ’08, Brett Bentley ’06, Aaron Conger ’07, Scott Marshall ’07, Mike Speten ’97, Ben Downing ’05, Benny Flores ’93, Quinn Neely ’08, Daniel Steffen ’09. WINTER 2009
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Alumni & Campus Events Alumni return with the next generation of Warriors The last weekend in August was a busy one around campus as incoming freshman and their parents arrived for registration and move-in. It is always a thrill when alumni return with the next generation. Here are a few families that came through.
Jamie Rawlins Nord ’91 with daughter, Hannah, and husband, Sheldon ’91, from Indonesia.
Rick Jr., Rick ‘76 and Ryan Riffle of Salem.
Ellen Brush Zarfas ’82 with youngest daughter, Colleen, of Salem.
Debbie Kemper Kuehn ’74 and Greg Kuehn ‘74 with daughter, Krystal, from Nevada.
Diane Jamerson with daughter Katherine, and husband, Rick Jamerson ’77, of Washington.
Jarren Baker with dad, Tim ’89, of Salem.
Music Department visits Central Oregon For the fifth year, the entire music department went to Sisters Community Church September 18-20 to develop relationships, build enthusiasm for music with a ministry focus, practice, and have some fun and relaxation. Jenni Marken Burke ’04 with Sarah McDonald ‘04(n). Sarah travelled from Texas to spend the weekend with best friend Jenni.
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Joy Repstad Mosier ’74 with daughter, Christy, and dad, Roger Mosier ‘72.
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Class of ’89 - front row (left to right): Lori McLarty Mueller, Salem; Troy Gulstrom, Stayton, Ore.; Janet Everest West, Medford, Ore.; Joni Thomas Mitchell, Central Point, Ore.; Tami Toreson Bernard, Redmond, Ore.; Jo’ell Baker Bruggeman, Salem; Tim Baker, Salem. Back row: Kim Anderson, Wenatchee, Wash.; Kevin Mueller, Salem; Rob Johnson, Salem; Chris Bernard, Redmond, Ore.; Doug Roth, Salem; Rick Bruggeman, Salem. Class of ’69 - front row (left to right): Grace Nelson Wallace, Salem; Kathy Murdock Hunt, Salem; Bonnie Booth Kolbo, Issaquah, Wash.; Bob Alley, Tacoma, Wash.; Arlene Brogdon Hartung, Ferndale, Wash., Shareen Young Samalino, El Sobrante, Calif. Back row: Mike Sandusky, Kaufman, Texas; Ronald Wallace, Salem; Steve Hunt, Salem; Brad Kolbo, Issaquah, Wash.; Tom Carlson, Highland Ranch, Colo.; Curt Horton, Bandon, Ore.; Morgan Colburn, Springfield, Ore.
Class of ‘99 gathered for a casual time Saturday afternoon. Front row: Jaynell McKay McEntee, Middleton, Idaho; Jen Scrudder-Springstead, Spokane, Wash.; Yana Pichardo, Salem; Maria Davis Knight, Central Point, Ore.; Shane Riddle, Creswell, Ore. Middle row: Emily Cook Dempster, Salem; Jana DeBacker Avison, Salem; Sarah Merkel Reed, Keizer, Ore.; Lisa Campbell Colburn, Salem; Lorraine Bagge Sherman, Independence, Ore.; Julie Glover Koehnlein, Klamath Falls, Ore. Back row, left to right: Ryan Dempster, Salem; Chris Reichelt, Keizer, Ore.; Carrie Anderson Reichelt, Keizer, Ore.; Mark Colburn, Salem; Daniel Multop, Woodburn, Ore.
Attending Homecoming is a three-year tradition for the Whipps sisters, Corinne Funderburk ‘91, Umatilla, with Julie West ‘90, Monmouth. Class of ’79 - front row: Bruce McDonald, London, Ky.; Janette Jones Layton, Buckley, Wash., Bonnie Robison Haner, Stayton, Ore. Back row: Craig Pruitt, Salem; Renee Hendricksen-Diaz, Duvall, Wash.; Warren Layton, Buckley, Wash.; John Storkel, Salem.
Ellen Brush Zarfas ‘82, Salem, visits with Susanne Richardson Heath ’82, and husband Paul, Kent, Wash., and Tracie Eaton Meloy ‘86 and Patrick Meloy ‘84, Antelope, Calif. Joyful Sound - front row (left to right): Diana VanCleemput McDonald ‘77, London, Ky.; Marilyn Brumbraugh Brammer ‘76, Stanfield, Ore.; Sue VanCleemput Wack ‘77, Ft. Atkinson, Wis.; Ruthie Edwards LaFreniere ‘67, Salem. Back row: Dave Goetz ‘74, Puyallup, Wash.; Debbie Pennington Goetz ‘77, Puyallup, Wash.; Mark Smith ‘78, Lyons, Ore.; John Wack ‘78, Ft. Atkinson, Wis.; Sue Bartz Sloan ‘74, Olympia, Wash., Jo D. Mack Anderson ‘78, Colville, Wash., Marilyn Brammer at piano, Ruthie Edwards LaFreniere ‘67, director. WINTER 2009
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Joyful Sound singing at the President’s Luncheon.
Ruthie Edwards LaFreniere ‘67, Salem, with Deleen Wills, Corban’s Alumni Director; Mary Edwards Smith ‘62, Keizer; Matt Douglas ‘85, Australia.
Bonnie Booth Kolbo ‘69, Issaquah, Wash., with college roommate Kathy Murdock Hunt ‘69, Salem.
MastersTouch Reunion - front row (left to right): Larissa Smith Beals ’85, Salem; Lori McLarty Mueller ’89, Salem; Cris Jones Emry ’88, Puyallup, Washington; Tami Brown Guenzi ’83, Ceres, California; Sheryl Ruhlman Rasmussen ’86, Shoreline, Washington; Ellen Brush Zarfas ’82, Salem; Suzanne Reeves Riffle ’76 Salem; Ruth Burchard Kittrell ’86, Pendleton, Ore.; Linda Markwood Trammell ’81, Salem; Loylene Corrick Ruppert ’83, Coburg, Ore.; Pete Kobe & Carol Kobe, Ft. Wayne, Indiana; Lori Younger Taff ’85, Othello, Wash. Second row: Keri Teeples Johnson ’87, Renton, Wash.; Julie Whipps West ’90, Monmouth, Ore.; Colleen Gardenhire Gulstrom ’91, Stayton, Ore.; Troy Gullstrom ’89, Stayton, Ore.; Tess Wyse Cox ’82, Valencia, Calif.; Shaula Serdahl Coulson ’83, Salem; Suzanne Richardson Heath ’82, Kent, Wash.; Jeff James ’84, Salem; Rick Riffle ’76, Salem; Marty Trammell ’83, Salem. Next row: Tammi Bragg McGinnis ’82, Salem; Patrick Meloy ’84, Antelope, Calif.; Matt Douglas ’85, Sydney, Australia; Susan Prettyman ’80, Puyallup, Wash.; David McGinnis ’83, Salem; Rob Klassen ’98, Salem; James Gleason ’88, Hillsboro, Ore. Back row: Kevin Mueller ’89, Salem; Mark McCoin ’83, Salem; Marc Smith ’82, Lebanon, Ore.; Les Faires ’84, Redding, Calif.; Brian Compton ’85, Suisun City, Calif.; Randy Williams ’79, Salem.
Meet our award recipients and learn more about them... Distinguished Alumni of the Year: Eric Rasmussen ’87 Eric is the superintendent of King’s Schools, a private Christian school that serves approximately 1,600 students in preschool through Grade 12 with locations in Shoreline and Bremerton, Wash. In his capacity as superintendent, he is responsible for the direct supervision of all programs and facilities at the school, and oversees a staff of more than 100 faculty and administrative personnel. He was named the superintendent in May of 2002, having served as the King’s High School principal, and interim superintendent from 2001 to 2002. He was also the King’s Junior High School principal from 2000 to 2001, and as the King’s Junior High geography teacher for eleven years prior to 2000. He also taught one year at Salem Academy. King’s Schools is a ministry of CRISTA, an umbrella organization that includes six other Christian ministries. In addition to serving as the superintendent of the school, Eric also serves CRISTA as a vice president and is a member of the CRISTA Ministry Council. He is chair of the school’s administrative team, is on the board of the Washington Federation of Independent Schools, and serves on the Administrative Professional Educator Advisory Board for Saint Martin’s University In addition to serving King’s as a teacher and administrator, Eric also coached the high school girls’ varsity basketball team for 17 years, winning 12 league titles, seven district, and three state championships. They also enjoyed 13 consecutive appearances at the state tournament under Eric’s leadership. During his coaching career, he was named Coach of the Year by The Seattle Times and the Washington State Coaches Association, and was selected several times to coach the All-State game. He was also named to the John R. Wooden Coaches Wall of Honor. Eric has a bachelor’s degree in education from Corban College, a Bachelor of Science in Secondary Education from Western Oregon University, and a Master’s in Education from Seattle Pacific University, graduating magna cum laude from all three institutions. He holds both an Administrator Certificate and a Continuing Teacher Certificate issued by the Washington State Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction. Eric lives in the Puget Sound area with his wife, Sheryl (Ruhlman) ’86, and three daughters.
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Distinguished Young Alumni of the Year: Ryan Dempster ’99 Ryan is Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer at Willamette Valley Bank in Salem, where his responsibilities include accounting, finance and information technology. Prior to joining Willamette Valley Bank in 2007, Ryan worked as an audit manager for the Oregon Secretary of State. After graduating from Corban with a Bachelor of Science in Business, Ryan became a certified public accountant, certified fraud examiner and recent graduate of the Pacific Coast Banking School at the University of Washington. He also currently serves as a member of the Oregon Bankers Association Financial Officers Committee. Ryan met his wife, Emily Cook, while attending Corban. They have two children, Brynn and Blake, who attend elementary school. Ryan spends his spare time watching his younger brother, Nolan, play soccer at Corban, playing with the kids and golfing. He and his family are active members of Salem Heights Church.
Outstanding Service: Steve Hunt ’69 Steve is the Vice President for Marketing at Corban. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Bible and Missions from Corban/WBBC and began his work there in 1966 as a student employee in the College Press. His employment at the College continued with the move to Oregon where he was promoted to full-time graphic designer, and later, Art Director, serving until 1978. During a 15-year absence he began the Steve Hunt Design Group which led to the co-founding of Church Art Works with fellow alumnus, Dave Adamson. Steve returned to the College in 1993 as Director of Communications, and in 2005 was promoted to Vice President to oversee the name change to Corban.
Special Achievement Award: Rocky Hartung ’68 & Arlene Brogdon Hartung ’69 Having accepted Christ as Savior and Lord at relatively young ages, it was their desire to acknowledge Him as Lord, and submit to His leading. God straightened their path through godly parents, Sunday school and youth workers, a pastor’s gentle nudge to go to Bible College for a year, and already plans were being modified as God directed their steps. While attending Western Baptist Bible College, among other things, the exemplary lives of basketball coach Jim Huckaby, Dean of Men Carl Hills, and the encouragement of other professors who God used to direct their lives. Dr. Fred Brock’s penetrating question upon the death of missionary-to-Germany, Max Wiley, was not to be forgotten, even though at times there was no thought of being missionaries: “Today a warrior has fallen on the field of battle. Could it be that God would have someone here, in this chapel service, rise up to take his place?” In July 1975, the Hartungs were appointed to Germany with Baptist Mid-Missions (BMM). Returning to Germany for a second term, they began to set the groundwork for a church in their community. In 1982 it became clear that God was directing their steps back to the States. After eight years at Bethany Baptist Fellowship, God directed their steps back to Germany with ABWE. Asked to begin their ministry in Germany, they settled in the Kassel area, and began the work of planting a new church. After 15 years, to the day of their arrival, Rocky preached his last session in the Independent Baptist Fellowship of Vellmar, and the ministry was left in the hands of those who had been discipled and trained for the work of the ministry. In 2007 they arrived back in Ferndale, Wash. In addition to their responsibilities with their elderly mothers, they are involved in their local church, lead a home Bible study, and try to encourage and support their pastor. Both have part-time jobs, Arlene as a secretary/office manager for the school district, and Rocky as a para-educator in the Ferndale School District. Their family is: Stephen, married to Stefanie, with their children, Christine, Andrew, Luke, Jaden and Olivia; Jason married Mary, and their children are Megan, Cara, Nicole and Tyler; Petra married Kevin and they have a daughter, Emma.
Over the past four decades he has been privileged to use his gift of creativity to design numerous book covers for many well-known Christian authors, and co-published nine books with Adamson. At Corban, he has provided communications support for the leadership of four College presidents, shared a vision for upgrading the campus grounds and facilities, and directed the construction a variety of art-related additions on campus. His current responsibilities include work as editor of CORBAN Magazine, oversight of College archives and campus master planning, manager of the Psalm Visual Arts Gallery, and administrator for the directors of Campus Care and Communications. Steve enjoys woodworking, painting and writing. He and his wife, Kathy ’69, celebrated their 41st anniversary this year. They and are members of Salem Alliance Church, and have two children are: Denise (Jon), who have a daughter, Hannah; Robb (Vanessa), whose children are Ian and Lauren, all of Salem.
Honorary Alumni Award: Bob & Rita Wright Bob and Rita met in college where they were both studying and preparing for the mission field. They served as missionaries in Brazil from 1957 to 1977, working primarily with tribal people, doing church planting, linguistics, translation, medical work and leadership training. They came to Corban in 1977 on loan from their mission to serve as missionaries-in-residence. Believing it was God’s will to remain at the College, Rita became the registrar and Bob began teaching and developing the missions program. They have traveled extensively, in international ministries, wherever there have been opportunities. Bob spent three summers in mainland China in 1979, 1981, 1983, and taught in a University there during part of 2002. Beginning in 1984, they made annual trips to Romania until the revolution of 1989. The purpose of the trips was to encourage Christians, teach leaders, and provide relief. After the Revolution, Bob took a six-month sabbatical to work in Romania, and establish a training school for church leaders, and assist in the establishment of a Romanian mission board. Bob and Rita see their ministry at Corban as an extension of God’s call to the mission field—by being involved in training students to serve the Lord wherever led by God. The Wrights have four sons, 10 grandchildren and five great grandchildren.
Honorary Alumni Award: Peter Kobe Peter came to Western Baptist College from 1978-1983. During his tenure he was chair of the Music Department and expanded the Christmas program by developing “The Living Christmas Tree.” He also established the MastersTouch, a full-time, travelling singing group. He began his teaching career at high schools in Indiana and California. From 1969-1976 he served as chair of the music department of Los Angeles Baptist College. Since leaving Corban, Peter has served as minister of music at Blackhawk Baptist Church and North Park Community Church in Fort Wayne, Ind. He served on the advisory board for the Worship and Celebration Hymnal, published in 1988, and as associate editor for The Worship Planner and Worship Resource Edition of the Celebration Hymnal, in 1999. Peter is presently executive director of the LCT Foundation and minister of music at North Park Community Church. In 1963 he married his wife, Carol, they have three children: Lisa (Scott) Qualls, both graduates of Corban, Peter (Heather), graduate of Liberty University, and Andrew (Jennifer), graduate of Liberty University and the School of Law, Indiana University. The Kobe’s have eight grandchildren. WINTER 2009
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Dorothy West Miner ’49(n) and Eldon Miner ’51 of Florence, Ariz. are involved in a local jail and prison ministry. They set up Bible studies with the Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) detainees at the Pinal County Jail. They have two groups of about twenty women each, about the same size; most are from Mexico although some are from other Latin American countries including Guatemala, Ecuador, Panama, Honduras, Nicaragua, and the Dominican Republic.
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Larry Michael Sandusky ’69 of Canton, Texas, presented the Corban library his five-volume work, The Chronicles of David, his latest writings. Ronald Wallace ’69 and wife Grace Nelson Wallace ‘69(n) of Salem have enjoyed traveling over the years and both work for a local public school—Ron in the pass room and Grace in the Emotional Growth Center. They take pleasure in hosting international students from a local community college and have had students from Ivory Coast, Libya, Korea, Japan, Morocco and France. Every Sunday Ron preaches at the Aurora T.A. Trucker’s Chapel. Shareen Young Samalino ’69, and husband, Angelo, reside in El Sobrante, Calif. where Shareen has taught the fourth grade at Lupine Hills Elementary for the past nine years. They are members of Valley Bible Church, pastored by Dr. Phil Howard ’67, with Executive Pastor, Dr. Rich Rollins, a former Dean of Students at Corban. Shareen and Angelo have been at Valley Bible Church for over 27 years, and serve in the children’s department and music/ worship ministries.
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John Davies ’72 lives in Thailand where he teaches at Mahasarakham University. He has teamed up directly with Christian college students from the United States who come to Thailand for three-month missions trips. They attend John’s university classes and hold “language labs” for students, and then invite them to socials and Bible studies outside of class time. Dave Goetz ’74 and Debbie Pennington Goetz ‘77(n), live in Puyallup, Wash. where Dave began his practice at Eastside Christian Counseling. Debbie was a stay-at-home mom until their girls graduated from high school. Dave and Debbie have attended Puyallup
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Nazarene Church for nearly 10 years, singing in choir, worship team, and playing handbells. They’ve also led a small group Bible study in their home for the past eight years.
has he been reunited with his father but with two uncles, two aunts, and a group of cousins. It has taken Matt almost 54 years to find his family, and to find so many at once is amazing!
Susan Bartz Sloan ’74 and husband, Joe, reside in Olympia, Wash. Sue has worked as a paraeducator, particularly with special education. She is employed by North Thurston Public Schools, and works at Lydia Hawk Elementary in a developmentally disabled academic classroom for third through fifth graders. Joe is a deputy city attorney for Tacoma whose primary client is public utilities. In October 2008, they became a part of a church plant in Lacey. It has been exciting for them to be involved in the community in this way; they especially enjoy working with military families. Joe and Sue have two children, Peter and Rachel, and one grandson, Damariae’.
Jo D. Mack Anderson ’78 and husband, Doug, reside in Colville Valley in northeastern Washington. Jo D. is an academic counselor and a faculty member for Community Colleges of Spokane. They attend First Baptist Church where she is involved in music, women’s ministries and teaching.
Dan Wilder ‘75(n) of Port Angeles, Wash. received the Robert P. Mallon Dealer of the Year award at the Washington State Auto Dealers Association convention on May 14, 2009. The award was selected by a committee of his peers; it recognizes Wilder’s contributions to the auto industry, quality dealership operations and outstanding community service. Gary Bauman ’75 and his wife Barbara are full-time missionaries in Tokorozawa, Saitama, Japan. The Bauman family visited Mongolia for a week where they went to serve the people of Immanuel Assembly, a “cell church” in Ulaanbaatar. The Baumans also wanted to gain some understanding of the challenges of married couples in Mongolia. They were asked many questions about God’s plan for families. Gary preached a message about the husband/ wife relationship from Ephesians 5:21-33 and Barbara led a two-hour seminar on parenting. Jeannie Jones Spradling ’75, and her husband Mark have recently moved from Alaska to Alabama. Mark now works at the Boeing missile defense headquarters. They are enjoying what that part of the United States has to offer and the warmer weather. Matt Mercer ‘77(n) of Tacoma, Wash. retired in May after serving as a consultant to nonprofit/social service agencies. He is involved in Toastmaster’s Club where he does public speaking. He also performs leadership roles and is part of a writing club. Matt has been disconnected from—and unable to find—his father since he was young. After many years of searching, he finally found an address. Not only
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Dean Cox ’81 and Teresa “Tess” ‘82(n) reside in Valencia, Calif. Tess continues to lead a new church plant, Every Road Covenant Church in Santa Clarita. Associated with the Evangelical Covenant Church, Every Road had its first public service in May, and, blessed with a strong leadership team and growing attendance, is looking forward to weekly services this fall. The emphasis of the new plant is to reach the unchurched in the Santa Clarita Valley, and lead them into a life of knowledge and service to Jesus Christ. Tess is also working as a consultant for Patrick Latorre Leadership, doing team building and conflict resolution. www.everyroadchurch.com David Farley ’82 and wife, Mary Morrison Farley ’82, live in Stayton, Ore. where David is a manager for the Salem-Keizer school district maintenance department. He is also an Army National Guard officer, and as a Lt. Colonel, has been called up for a year as a commander for a deployed unit. Brian Compton ’85, and wife, Kristine, live in Suisun City, Calif. Brian has served as an officer in the California Highway Patrol for the past 13 years. Kristine works in the local school district assisting an autistic child. Brian and Kristine have two adult children. Their daughter Angela is a graduate of Point Loma University and resides in San Diego. Their son Kyle is currently serving in the U.S. Army at Camp Adder, Iraq. The Compton’s have attended First Baptist Church in Fairfield, California for the past 12 years. Brian is actively involved in the music program, playing saxophone and operating the sound system for the church worship band. He has been actively pursuing aviation for the last four years with the intent of flying for the
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family and are already believers/followers of Christ. They have lived with Gregg and Rene’ for just over a year.
Lori Younger Taff ’85, and husband, Timm ’87, reside in Othello, Wash. where they are raising their four children, Ben (16), Carly (11), Joey (9), and Taylor (7). Timm has been co-pastoring at Othello Nazarene Church for the past two years. Lori works part-time in the church office, is worship coordinator and leader of the worship team.
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Shawn Abbey ’86 of Salem, and owner of Abbey Carpet Care, was honored with the Salem Chamber of Commerce’s Small Business of the Year award at their annual award ceremony September 21. The Salem business, started by Shawn in 1991, is a carpet and upholstery cleaning service. He is married to Sharon Roden Abbey ’88. Ruth Burchard Kittrell ’86, lives in Pendleton, Ore. She has been a registered nurse for the last five years, and works for Home Care and Hospice at St. Anthony Hospital in Pendleton. Her son recently graduated from University of Oregon and her daughter is going to school in Portland. Ruth enjoys going on missions trips with her church. She has gone to Mexico City twice as the team’s RN. Ruth also serves on the church worship team, singing and playing the keyboard. Cris Jones Emry ’88, and husband, Scott, live in Puyallup, Wash. with their three children, Whitney, Logan and Madison. Cris works at Marsh in Seattle as a Client Advisor for the Private Client Services group, providing insurance management for high net-worth individuals. She enjoys travelling with her family, cooking and her latest hobby, golf. She plays the piano and enjoys listening to her musical children playing the guitar, piano and percussion. Rene’ Sharp Hart ’89 and husband, Gregg, of Toledo, Ohio have adopted ten-year-old twin girls. Their names were Nikki and Katie, but instead of just changing their last name, they decided to also change their first names to Zoe and Elizabeth (Lizzy). The redheaded girls fit right into both sides of the family of redheads. The girls had been in a Christian foster
grade plus elementary music and is the leader of both the church and school’s children’s choir. Their children, Nicholas (12), Daniel (9), and Katelyn (7), all attend the Christian school.
David Schmidt ’90 and Kristina Underhill Schmidt ’91 live in Delta Junction, Alaska with their seven children, Cassandra, Brandon, Ryan, Jacob, Luke, Rebecca and Caitlynn. Kristina home schools all but her two youngest, which keeps her very busy. She also has a part-time internet business where she does web site editing. David and Kristina enjoy fishing, reading, long drives around the Alaskan mountain ranges, snowshoeing and snow machining. Kristina loves teaching her kids to cook, and plays the piano for their church.
Jason Dorsey ’91 and Jennie Wallace Dorsey ’92 live Indianapolis, Ind. and have four children. Jason is the senior pastor of Redeemer Presbyterian Church. Jason and Jennie have a ministry in the community with many children who are neglected and abused. Jason has also come to be known as a talented watercolor artist. He has been accepted in many national watercolor exhibits and has many of his pieces displayed at local art shows. Jason authored and illustrated, together with his dad, Jack Dorsey, a book called, “I Remember Fishing with Dad.”
John West ’90 and Julie Whipps West ’90 moved from Salem to Monmouth in 1996. They attend Evangelical Bible Church in Dallas where they are involved in music, Sunday school, Awana and youth ministries. They have four children: Lindsay, currently a freshman at Corban, studying music education; Seth, a junior at Central High School; Zane, an eighth grader at Talmadge Middle School; and Luke, a fourth grader at Monmouth Elementary School. John works at Western Oregon University in the custodial department and Julie teaches piano lessons in her home.
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Robert Baddeley ’91 and wife, Rockelle Blankers Baddeley ’90, have four children Aaron (15), Justin (13), Elizabeth (12) and Lauren (10). They live in Bellingham, Wash. where he has been serving as the associate pastor of youth and worship at Christ Fellowship (formerly known as Nooksack Valley Baptist Church) since 2000, and spend a lot of time at games, practices and band concerts. Robert volunteers at the local fire station.
Jamie Durick Gore ’00, former Senior Nike Recruiter, presented “The 5 Cold Hard Truths About Finding a Job…And What You Can Do About It,” sponsored by the Corban business department on October 13. Jamie recruited around the globe for Nike, including Asia and at Ivy League schools. She is married and she and her husband have a daughter, Grace, and live in the Portland area. Mike Lanigan ’00 is a Chaplain (rank of Captain) with the Army National Guard in Salem. He is deployed with the 41st Brigade in Iraq for one year. His main role is supporting his soldiers who are away from friends, family, church, and community. His goal is to bring a godly relationship to soldiers who are daily facing danger. Mike prays for every convoy that leaves the base, and provides Bible studies and chapel services. His main role as Chaplain is counseling and advocacy for every soldier. This allows them to maintain their focus on the mission and maintain a good relationship with those at home. Mike and his wife, Marley, have recently celebrated their sixth wedding anniversary. They have two children, Josiah (4) and Kaylee, eight months.
Rebecca Anderson Guess ’91 and husband, John, live in Shawnee, Kan. with their family. Upon graduating from Western, Becky moved to Kansas City where her father had accepted the pastorate of a new church. The church has a Christian school named Shawnee Mission Christian School, where she has taught for several years. Becky teaches the fourth and fifth
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Heather Voss Dunn ’00 and husband, Joshua Dunn ‘01(n), along with their children, Grace and Hattie, have been called to be career missionaries and are working with an organization called The Masters Mission (TMM). They began their 11-month training program in Robbinsville, North Carolina in September. TMM trains them in everyday situations that missionaries deal with. They are taught to live without modern conveniences, including living without electricity for the whole year. They will also have classroom training in Bible instruction, construction, mill work, mechanics, food prep, water sanitation and more. They will be sent out through the administration of TMM as well as work closely with their home church, Salem Evangelical. Anthony Trail ‘02(n) and wife Yvonne, live in McCleary, Wash. where Anthony works as the superintendent for Scott’s Excavating, LLC. Yvonne is a stay-at-home mom with their two daughters, Alexis (4) and Kaitlyn (1½). Anthony and Yvonne celebrated their eighth wedding anniversary July 2009. Micah Mills, O.D. ’03 lives in Caldwell, Idaho. He graduated with honors from Southern California College of Optometry in 2007. He completed an ocular disease residency in 2008 at the Illinois Eye Institute in Chicago. He lives in Idaho where he joined an optometric physicians practice called Total Vision. Micah bought a home and is now hoping to stay in one place. Todd Gibbs ’04 is a California Highway Patrolman in Merced County, Calif. He and wife Mindy have seven children: Darla, Tru, Summer, Grace, Mercy, Mindy and Mandy (identical twins). Justin Officer ’06 and Sarah Muri Officer ’06, former resident directors of Corban’s Davidson Residence Hall, have moved to Washington state. Justin accepted a job as a planner for Pierce County, working on infrastructure asset management. They have a son Sterling, born June 2008. Teresa Reid Gutermuth ’07ADP, and husband, Craig, reside in Larue, Texas. Teresa starred in Trinity Valley Community College’s presentation of Fiddler on the Roof. She is working on her Master’s degree in Counseling
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Studies at Capella University and will complete her studies in early 2010. Teresa had set a personal goal to have her Master’s degree by the time she turned 60. She will be 60 years old in November and will matriculate in March. She is a firm believer that you are never to old to live out your dreams, especially those that are God-given. Rebecca Rice ’06 moved from Plains, Mont. to Portland where she has started part-time at Western Seminary, taking classes toward her Master’s degree. She is in a program called Pastoral Care to Women, which focuses on the mentoring aspect of walking through the joys and challenges of life alongside other women. This summer Rebecca traveled to Colorado with American Missionary Fellowship, and served at camps and vacation Bible schools. Rebecca is attending Glisan Baptist Church and is involved in their women’s Bible study. Tricia Breiter ’08 moved to New Orleans, La. where she started graduate school at New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary, getting her Master’s in Marriage and Family Counseling. She has a job interning at the Celebration Hope Center where she is teaching an antiviolence curriculum to students in middle and high schools. Violence among adolescents in New Orleans is a major problem, and can be attributed to gang violence. The pastor (and his family), who led Tricia to the Lord at age 13, have stayed in contact over the years and they opened their home for her to stay in. Tricia is enjoying the Cajun food, the diversity of people and culture and the history that New Orleans has to offer. Ashley Beringer ’09 lives in Salem and works for the Department of Human Services, Oregon Health Plan. Alexis Berdeaux ’09 moved to Bangladesh where she teaches at a local private school called William Carey Academy. Alexis teaches seventh through ninth grade Social Studies, 1011th grade English, and ninth grade girls PE. She is thrilled to have her own classroom, her own lesson plans and her own students.
Down the Aisle Sara Aikin Rogers ’08 married Brant Rogers August 8, 2008 at Lebanon First Assembly of God. Bridesmaids included Lindsey Aikin ‘10(n), Kayla Plumb Franklin ’08, Tricia TeVelde Wattenburger ’08, Jill Nielsen Aikin/Rogers ’08 and Tanya Murphy ’08. The couple honeymooned at Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Sara is teaching a fourth/ fifth grade split class at Cascade Elementary School in Lebanon. Brant is working at Costco, and is going to school at Salem Bible College to be a youth pastor. Angela Schilling Fritz ’09 married Alex Fritz on May 9, 2009, exactly one week after graduation. They were married at Angela’s home church, New Heights, in Vancouver, Wash. Bridesmaids Schilling/Fritz included maid of honor Tricia Breiter ’08, Holly Abbe ’10, Karen Choto ’10 and Ashley Ballinger ’09. Carson ’11 and Sarah Doughty Clews ’08 were door greeters and Mike Flores officiated the wedding. The couple honeymooned in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico and also in Skagway, Alaska. Angela is an innkeeper at the White House Bed and Breakfast and Alex attends Regent College Seminary in Vancouver, B.C., where he is also a tour guide for Alaska Coach Tours.
All in the Family Serena Brumond Taylor ’99(n) and husband, Michael, had their first child, Ava Lynn, born April 15, 2009. She works for Ambiance Homes in Salem. 1 Jason Merrel ’02 and wife, Jessica Manitas Merrel ’05, of Salem, welcomed daughter Risa Kathryn on April 27, 2009. Jason is completing his Master’s degree in Education
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for high school English, Theatre and English as a second language (ESL), and will be finished in March 2010. He currently teaches at Sprague High School. Jessica works for an engineering firm called Fluor Corp. She reviews contract changes, trains staff and is the administrator of the computer software used to support their field staff. 2 Jeremy Higgins ’99(n) and wife, Dana, welcomed twin daughters, Avery and Brooke, in April 2009. Jeremy and Dana live in Kennewick, Wash. where they are raising their children. They have both recently left the Air Force after nearly 10 years of service and have taken a full-time position flying with the Washington Air National Guard in Spokane. Sarah Tuttle Miles ’99 and husband, Ken, welcomed son, Nathaniel Aaron, born February 5, 2009. They live in Portland. 3 Joshua Graber ’03 and wife, Susan, of Longview, Wash., welcomed daughter, Lily Marie, born January 23, 2009. She joins her older brother, JD. Joshua and Susan are youth leaders at their church, Faith Fellowship. Joshua is a retail sales manager at a local business, and Susan is a stay-at-home mom. 4 Billie Bodenstab Knottingham ’02 and husband, Nathan Knottingham ’03, welcomed son, Titus William, July 19, 2009, who was 8 lbs./20 inches long. Billie is happy to be staying at home and learning all about her new full-time job of motherhood. Nathan is a Mortgage Broker with Professional Mortgage Corp in Salem, and he is working on his MBA at Corban. He also serves on Corban’s Alumni Board. 5 Rachel Hullet Wilson ‘04(n) and husband, Daniel, of Stayton, Ore., welcomed their son, Collin Robert, born March 30, 2009. 6 Ben Morris ’05, and Jamie Ruda Morris ’05, welcomed twin sons, Seth and Sam. Ben and Jamie live in Beaverton, Ore. 7 Scott Meredith ’06, and wife, Tanya, of Aumsville, Ore., welcomed the birth of their first child, Matthew Dean born September 9, 2009. He weighed 8 lbs 15 oz. Scott is the Assistant
Director of Graduate and Adult Degree Admissions at Corban. 8 Ashley Everest Mogford ’06, and husband, Joe ’06, announced the birth of their first child, Grace Elisabeth born June 2, 2009. They reside in Salem where Joe works at Willamette Christian School as a high school and middle school history teacher. They attend Bethany Baptist Church. 9 Tara Jacky Engelsman ’08, and husband, Jason, welcomed William Jeffrey August 29, 2009. He weighed 7 lbs. 4 oz. and was 20 inches long. Tara is a substitute teacher for Salem-Keizer School District. 10
With the Lord Patricia Nye ‘61(n) of Normandy Park, Wash., entered the presence of the Lord September 16, 2009, with her husband, Jim ‘62(n), and daughterin-law Lori, at her side. Jim and Pat were married for 52 years, 3 months when the Lord graciously called Pat home to glory September 16, 2009. She passed from this earthly life due to coronary heart disease, diabetes and ESRD. She battled diabetes and blood pressure problems for over 35 years and was on dialysis in the last eight years of her life. Jim and Pat served the Lord under the direction of Northwest Baptist Home missions for eight years, establishing Maple Lane Baptist Church of Oregon City, and Columbia Ridge Baptist Church in Vancouver, Wash. The last nine years of Jim’s pastoral ministry was at First Baptist Church of South Whidbey, Freeland, Wash. Pat dearly loved being a foster mom to many young girls, working with, and teaching youth, teaching ladies Bible study, and singing for the Lord. One of her favorite songs was “To Be Used of God”. Survivors include her devoted husband, companion and friend, Jim; two sons and their wives Randy and Lori; Dave and Tonya; two precious granddaughters Amy, age 18, and Jenna, 14; two great foster daughters, Juanita and Pam; five foster granddaughters, one foster grandson; a devoted friend from high school days, and other friends from through the years. Debbie Shipley Castro ’83 of Pollock Pines, Calif., died unexpectedly September 14, 2009. Debbie was born in Santa Maria, Calif. and
was the oldest of four children. She grew up in California and after college graduation she returned to Clovis, Calif. where she taught English at a Christian school. Throughout her life, Debbie continued to make lifelong connections no matter where she was. Debbie entered her friendships wholeheartedly and without reservation. She leaves behind her husband of 20 years, Freddie, and son, Samuel, age seven. Samuel was the sunshine of her life. The photo below was taken July 2009 in Pollock Pines where Debbie lived. The ladies were getting ready to leave for Tahoe for the weekend on their annual outing. Debbie’s son, Samuel, was wishing he could join them. The group pictured here contained some ‘guest alumnae” to their regular group which have met for one weekend every summer since 1997. Over the years, they have “reunioned” in Coeur d’Alene, Bead Lake, Wash., San Francisco, Salem and Eagle Crest. Not in this July 2009 reunion picture is Colleen Biell Helgeson ‘83, who is one of the original group.
Left to right: Kim Hughes ‘85, Shelia McAdams Bale ‘83, Nancy Martyn ’68, Kim McCullough Faires ‘84, Peggy Garstang Peterson ‘85, Debbie Shipley Castro ’83 and Samuel Castro. Guest alums were Kim Hughes and Peggy Garstang.
Lonnie Cook ‘86(n) of Richland, Wash., lost his courageous battle with cancer September 5, 2009. His fight to the end was strong, and he took his last breath in the arms of his brother, Greg, and loving wife, Lori, in hospice. Through his 27-month fight, Lonnie and his family where touched by the constant support and outpouring of love received from his many devoted friends. A Celebration of Life was held at Bethel Church in Richland, Wash., September 12, 2009.
This issue of Class Notes consists of items submitted between June 25, 2009 and October 5, 2009. Deadline for Class Notes for Spring 2010 issue is February 15, 2010. WINTER 2009
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Nostalgia quiz
Nostalgia Quiz Challenge: Correctly identify one of these new teachers from the 1965 Gateway. If you know more than one, be sure to tell us. Hint: three are alumni, two are not.
To be eligible to win: E-mail Deleen Wills at dwills@corban.edu or call 503-589-8182 with your answer. Be sure to provide your name, class year and address. You don’t have to be the first contestant to win. When all the responses are in, we’ll draw two prize winners from the correct answers. Deadline is February 1, 2010.
Fall Issue Winner Update
Funny quote:
Thanks to those who e-mailed or called to play our Nostalgia Quiz. The rules were simple; identify three people in this Mensingers photo.
“I had to laugh when I saw the photo…my husband was a student at the time and I am sure he has some of those clothes still left in his closet (seriously). He never got over feeling those wide white ties were fashionable.”
The following alumni identified at least three people correctly: John Coby Davies ’72, Thailand; Cathy Kuiken ‘77(n), Sweet Home, OR; Suzanne Eichelberger Britanyak ’74, Buckley, WA; David Rogers ’75, Seattle, WA; Ken Campbell ‘83(n), Stockton, CA; Thom Bishop, ‘75(n), Waterville, OR; Joel Loh ’78, Portland, OR; Sharon Pennington Bylsma ’73, East Africa; Sue Mehner Burns ’72, Burien, WA; Debbie Pennington Goetz ‘77(n), Puyallup, WA; Laura Reiter Hannah ‘78(n), Dunedin, New Zealand; Rick Riffle ’76, Salem; Sue Bartz Sloan ’74, Olympia, WA; Bob Bartlett ‘72(n), Granite Bay, CA and Janette Jones Layton ’79, Buckley, WA. 30
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- Anonymous Here are the correct answers: 1. Chris Nicholson 2. Mike Hawkins 3. Ken McCoy 4. Herb Ober 5. Steve May 6. Chuck Cramer 7. Dan Nelson 8. Rick Riffle 9. Chad Wilder
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Dave Bennett Dave Goetz Curt Pollard Dale Farwell Tom Thompson Thom Bishop Paul Watson Gary Bauman
Two names were drawn from all entries for prizes and those winners were: • John Coby Davies ’72 • Sharon Pennington Bylsma ’73 Both received a 2010 Corban standup desk calendar of photographs of Corban’s beautiful campus.
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Updates Please Please send us any updated personal and/or family information that may have changed since you were in contact with us last. Please go to www.corban.edu/alumni/update to send your updated information.
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A Future Estate Gift to Benefit Students at Corban Don and Pat Nicholson
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on and Pat Nicholson have been active supporters of Corban College since 1995. Don retired from the Tigard School District in 1994 and then joined Pat in their State Farm Insurance Agency in Tualatin, Ore. They retired from State Farm in 2006. Pat graduated from Corban College in May 1997 with a bachelor’s degree in business through the Adult Degree program. Pat remembers hearing the Corban radio ad, “finish what you started,” as the inspiration for inquiring about the College. She was impressed with the school and its dedication to the Lord. After graduation Pat became an active member of the Corban Alumni Board. With her involvement and ever increasing interest in higher education, Pat was encouraged to pursue a master’s degree and to teach at Corban. Pat graduated with an MBA in March 2006 and began teaching as an adjunct business professor in the Adult Degree program at
Corban in the summer of 2006. In 2006 Pat accepted the invitation to join the Corban College Board of Trustees and now serves on the Advancement Committee. Don and Pat live in Aurora, Ore. and have seven grown children. Because of their love for the mission of the College, “to educate students to make a difference in the world for Jesus Christ,” they have designated a portion of their Estate to provide scholarships for students at Corban. We appreciate partners like the Nicholsons who understand our mission and the importance of a liberal arts education with a biblical worldview. We have been educating Christians for 75 years, and our graduates are serving in positions of influence all around the world. Our mission is urgent, and we invite you to invest in the lives of our students. Please make plans now to designate Corban College and Graduate School as the beneficiary of a portion of your Estate.
For more information about Corban’s planned giving options, please call Chris Erickson at 1-800-845-3005 or e-mail cerickson@corban.edu. You may also request a booklet on planned giving or visit our website at giving.corban.edu.
Corban College & Graduate School is a non profit, 501(c)(3), tax exempt educational corporation. We offer several other planned giving vehicles such as a: 1) Charitable Gift Annuity, 2) Charitable Lead Trust, 3) Charitable Remainder Annuity Trust, and 4) Charitable Remainder Trust. Gifts of real property or life insurance are another way to support the mission of the College.