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PLAY THAT HELPS US WORK BETTER EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING ON THE JOB AND IN THE CLASSROOM

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{FROM THE PRESIDENT }

Extending Our Heritage, Repeating What We Do Best Graphic designers tell us that details are not “just” details. Repeated, they create patterns that often drive the overall design.

At Commencement this spring, we saw the recurrence of a detail that has shaped GC’s signature approach to learning for nearly 125 years – that is, GC makes a Christ-centered education personally relevant to students. “Personal” is what we do best. It is what we do repeatedly. It is what God has shaped us to do.

This defining detail surfaced three times as we graduated the Class of 2015.

One, we honored Professor Richard Huston for profoundly impacting students with his unique brand of care. “I love becoming personally involved in the lives of my students,” he has said. “They never cease to amaze me with their creativity, abilities and interests.” Richard is quick to point out that when he was a student at GC, several of his professors memorably invested themselves in him.

We also announced to graduates that, in New York, their classmate Bruce Gray had just won the national championship in the 100-meter dash. With 15 All-American Awards, Bruce is GC’s most decorated athlete. Knowing he would miss graduation, we awarded Bruce his degree in chapel the week before. Among the photos snapped of that emotional event were several of Bruce with Coach Brian Patton, the man who walked by Bruce’s side for four years, learning how Bruce learned and using what he discovered to nurture Bruce’s immense talent. For more than 20 years, Brian has built a winning track program on the shoulders of personal engagement.

Finally, we awarded Panther linebacker and academic standout Kirk Pearce with the Presidential Citation. Kirk embodies the part of our vision that says GC focuses on the development of the whole person. Professors and coaches endorsed Kirk by sharing details that revealed as much about their close working relationships with him as they revealed about Kirk’s growth at GC. They wrote eloquently about his mind and heart first and foremost, because they know Kirk’s mind and heart.

Coach Robbie Schomaker said Kirk succeeded because he attended to details on the playing field that positioned him for success. That is precisely what we are doing by offering a new track of study in gaming technologies for students majoring in digital media. For nearly 15 years, GC has turned out graduates with highly marketable skills in various areas of digital media. This new program positions us to repeat that success in a field exploding with career opportunities.

Whatever draws students to GC, they can expect to encounter a Christ-centered educational experience that is personally relevant. “Personal” is what we do best. It is, by God’s grace, what He continues to empower us to do.

Blessings,

Dr. Ivan L. Filby President 2

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{ 2 } SERIOUS GAMES BY DESIGN

As gaming technologies change the face of job training, GC is positioned to fill needs in the marketplace for skilled graphic designers like Andrea Freeman ’15 (pictured at right), programmers and animators.

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ONE, TAKE TWO { 4 } SCENE Role play in the classroom and career

center helps students polish their professionalism.

PLAY { 6 } “JUST” A child’s play resembles adult work

and helps us see that work and play are not opposites.

{ 8 } THEOLOGIANS IN THE BULLPEN

Students vie for the title “Sultans of the Saints” as they engage in a hybrid mix of baseball and theology.

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Joyous Chaos at Work . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Campus News . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Exploration and Discovery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Alumni News . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Summer Reading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

In Memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Homecoming 2015 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

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ANDREA HALLGREN, BELMONT UNIVERSITY PHOTOGRAPHER

Erin (Black ‘01) Shankel (pictured at far right) uses simulation to help student nurses respond to situations like heart failure and allergic reactions.

SERIOUS GAMES BY DESIGN

By Carla Morris

o, oh no.

Dread washed over the nurse the instant she realized her error.

Earlier, she told the prescription provider that the patient had no allergies, but now, she discovered, she was mistaken. The patient was allergic to a medication he had just ingested.

Her heart raced as his vital signs plummeted.

Nursing instructor Erin Shankel witnessed the unfolding drama.

She knew the patient would survive the crisis, but only to face a similar fate another day. She knew, because the “patient” was a high fidelity, programmable simulator mannequin that her colleague controlled from a booth at Belmont University’s School of Nursing.

Shankel arranged the allergic reaction to create a memorable learning

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experience for the student who erred. She customized a lesson to the student’s need and delivered it in the safety of the school’s simulation center. Later, in a session “debrief,” the student reviewed the jarring event with an instructor. Together, they talked about ways to avoid similar disasters in the future.

“Simulation is an up-and-coming concept in health care training programs,” explains Shankel, now in her sixth year teaching at Belmont. She customizes a wide range of scenarios including full body examinations, heart failure and end of life care. She also reviews the latest simulation technologies.

“I think GC’s new program is in a prime position to prepare graduates to fill this need,” she says.

The “new program” is a track of study in game design and development available this fall to students majoring in digital media. Elements of the program apply to interactive, scenario-

based learning like the allergic reaction Shankel’s team created.

CREATING THE FEELING OF “BEING THERE” Game design encompasses simulation and creates worlds that generate a feeling of “being there.” It reaches far beyond recreational console games (an estimated $27 billion market in 2013, according to Microsoft) to enhance training for health care workers, heavy equipment operators, military personnel, police officers and more.

“It’s a good fit for what we’re already doing,” says Deloy Cole ’84, director of GC’s digital media program. His observation frames gaming technology as good stewardship of existing resources.

Few Christian colleges offer studies in digital media, but GC’s program has been going strong for nearly 15 years. The addition of game design and development will expose students to career opportunities in the burgeoning gaming industry and open new doors for Christian influence as well.

– President Ivan Filby

In terms of job training, video simulations are particularly popular because trainees can repeat their learning sessions until they master the necessary skills. Recent research out of the University of Colorado Denver Business School shows that employees who used video games as part of their training registered a nine percent higher retention rate, an 11 percent higher factual knowledge level and a 14 percent higher skillbased knowledge level.

“A game requires every single subject that we offer in digital media,” Cole explains, “graphic design, programming, audio, video, animation. Everything we already teach is right there in a game; we just haven’t pulled it all together until now.”

When they are not working with mannequins, Shankel’s students interact with virtual patients through a computer program that enables natural dialogue. Students enter questions at a keyboard, and the animated patients respond audibly with associated mouth movements. Moving from conversation to examination, the students “click” on body parts and select tools that help them zoom in and look closely at features like eyes, skin tissue and ear drums.

They hear heart and lung sounds.

“The animation is incredible,” marvels Shankel.

It’s incredible, because skilled designers and developers made it so.

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Major: Biology Minor: Religion/Philosophy GC Activities: TriBeta, National Biological Honor Society;

Term coined in 2002 by a computer programmer to describe the process of encouraging participation by adding games or game-like elements to a task or activity.

WE ENGAGE GAMING TECHNOLOGIES

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GREATER SOPHISTICATION, MORE OPPORTUNITIES Like today’s recreational console games, simulations that recreate the work environment depend on collaboration from a multitude of skilled contributors. The credits that scroll at the end of a video game resemble the credits at the end of a movie – list upon list of specialists in their fields.

While GC has graduated animators for years, student interest in the field today is at an all time high. This is good news for trainers like Erin Shankel, who see the increasingly sophisticated animations of the virtual world as valuable stepping-stones to higher stakes interactions with real humans.

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“New channels for salt and light continue to emerge; we are compelled to explore them.”

co-founder Euodia Café, Bible study and mentoring group for women.

Memorable Inspiration: “Professors Hugh and Marie Siefkin had such passion, almost glee, about what they taught, it made me excited to learn.”

Acquiring tools alone is a fast track to irrelevance. Graduates of GC’s game design and development track will enter the booming gamification market equipped also with coursework in business, computer programming, storytelling, drawing and more than 50 credits earned across GC’s liberal arts curriculum.

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Role Play and Rehearsing For Life After College

By Kaity Teer

rustrated with an unsuccessful search for an internship, an upperclassman reached out to Patrick Miller, associate dean for career and calling, for help.

“He’d botched several interviews, including a phone interview,” Miller recalled. “He was eager to practice his interviewing skills and work out the kinks.”

Miller engaged the student in mock interviews that revealed room for improvement in what the student communicated both verbally and nonverbally. Miller’s constructive feedback in a supportive, low-stakes environment helped the student interview successfully and land a much-desired internship.

AUDITIONING FOR A JOB Mock interviews rank highly among the role-playing strategies Miller recommends to current students and recent graduates making the transition from college to career. He is a ready coach.

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“Together, we brainstorm different techniques, affirm strengths while identifying areas for improvement and practice timing responses,” he said.

Miller also connects job-seeking students to professors, mentors or even alumni employed in a student’s field, who also conduct mock interviews.

Mock interviews increase a job seeker’s self-confidence. They build an arsenal of well-planned, specific and concise answers to common interview questions and help interviewees deliver strategic, consistent messages about their education and employment histories and goals.

In September, Miller partnered with the Greenville College Alumni Association to host a speed-dating style mock interview event for current students. Alumni interviewers provided helpful feedback as students experimented with implementing their suggestions.

LOW-RISK REHEARSALS Many students develop professional skills through classroom simulations long before the job search begins. Greg Pennington, assistant professor of social work, often uses role play to help students prepare for counseling scenarios. Confidence builds as they practice responding to potentially uncomfortable or anxiety-inducing professional situations.

“One of the theories behind role playing,” Pennington explained, “is based on in vivo exposure therapy, in which a person practices directly confronting a situation they fear in the presence of a supportive coach.”

Pennington’s counseling students rehearse key moments of an initial appointment like answering the door, welcoming the client, making introductory remarks and building rapport.

“Building rapport is essential in counseling,” explained Pennington. “The first five to ten minutes of connection are crucial.”

Shown above, student improvisation group Joyous Chaos, masters of role-play.

Key to simulation is the willingness to make productive mistakes.

Key to simulation is the willingness to make productive mistakes. Pennington reminds his students that frustrating or embarrassing role plays are prime learning opportunities that prepare students for similar real-life situations.

A recent role play left a bright student expressing disappointment in his own performance. Pennington seized the moment to offer encouragement. “I want my students to embrace failing within the context of a supportive environment and to consider it practice.”

PRACTICE WORKING THE AUDIENCE “Practice is everything,” said Nathan Ondracek ’12, a founding member of GC’s Joyous Chaos improv troupe. “In improv, I risk never knowing what my next scene will hold. But here’s what I can know: what characters I can easily put on, how to

construct a good scene, how to work best with whoever is on stage with me, and, of course, how to make it fun.”

Nathan, who majored in mass communication and worked at the Factory Theatre and the student-run radio station, WGRN, moved to Los Angeles after graduation and put his years of practice to work. His well-rehearsed professional skills have helped him land steady acting and radio positions, most notably with the Creating Arts Company and CAC Studios. He credits GC’s communication department for his professional preparation.

Veronica Ross, communication department chair, is famous for coaching students through real-life scenarios. In one course they practice seven different kinds of interviews, enacting the roles of both interviewer and interviewee and observing their classmates in action.

In another course, students form task forces that develop solutions to real challenges given by the Greenville College senior administrative leadership team. Past projects have resulted in plans to implement sprinkler system upgrades, a pitch for a new building and plans to convert existing space into faculty offices. Students present their projects to an audience of GC community members.

Many list their task force responsibilities on their resumes, prime talking points for new graduates interviewing for first jobs.

While it’s impossible to prepare students for every professional scenario they’ll face, through simulations like mock interviews and classroom role play experiences that ask them to step into professional roles, students graduate with increased confidence and a healthy appreciation for constructive feedback and practice.

JOYOUS CHAOS AT WORK It’s Friday night, and chatter fills the Upper Union. Snacks are plentiful, and music booms. With lights flooding the makeshift stage, it’s time for the men and women of Joyous Chaos to punch the figurative time clock and get to work.

Spontaneity rules as the student improv group, now in its seventh year at GC, plays out scenarios supplied by the audience: • Sportscasters analyze the slow motion replay of Olympian shoelacers.

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• A husband’s obsession with March Madness challenges a marriage counselor.

graduates, offer friendly tips on navigating today’s workforce waters.

• Movie actors field a director’s rapid-fire demands for song and dance, battlefield action and then “same thing, but now in Spanish.”

Students welcome the casual peer advice and personal stories that take in a wide range of topics – conversing with potential employers, dressing for job interviews, winning internships and writing resumes.

men and women of Joyous Chaos, who do not disappoint.

During breaks, a representative from GC’s career center directs students to job-search literature and sample resumes strewn about tables. Still, the main messaging is left to the

On this night, a friendly forum laced in laughter is just the right vehicle for easing students into thinking about big-ticket matters like career, calling and life after college.

The group’s job this evening goes beyond comedy though. Its members have been asked to help students unravel some of the mysteries about landing that first job out of college. Between scenes, former members of Joyous Chaos, recent

of GC graduates were employed full-time or in graduate school within 9 months of graduating.

SOURCE: CLASS OF 2014 FIRST DESTINATIONS SURVEY

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“JUST” PLAY Work, Play and the Educator’s Dilemma

By Lisa Amundson, Ph.D.

hildren bustle about a brightly lit and colorful classroom filled with wooden blocks, pegboards and trays brimming with beads, shapes and rings. Deeply absorbed in activity, they engage the objects, environment and their buddies. Missing is the stark silence that fills many classrooms across our country; missing too are the independent desks and pages of standardized, multiplechoice questions that come to mind when we picture children deep at work.

Still, this Montessori classroom hums with the exchange of ideas, frustrations and solutions. Are these children deep at work as well, or are they simply playing?

We educators love to categorize and label activities. It gives us comfort to distinguish our day as productive, so we use terms such as “classwork,” “workstation” and “worksheets.”

Creating a product at the end of a long day gives us a sense of accomplishment. However, unlike a farm, learning does not always produce a tangible vegetable that verifies we did not waste our day on frivolous activities. Cognition and learning are abstract. They often leave us without some “thing” that we can point to with satisfaction.

In our desperation to produce a product, we sometimes label learning with an A+ to show mastery. We ignore that the letter grade symbol is yet another abstract concept, and we treat it like a product that proves we “worked” and did not “just” play.

However, grades are not real products.

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We also sometimes attempt to define our productivity through our means, that is, our work. Whether that definition comes from our Protestant work ethic or our agricultural roots, it generally goes something like this: “Work is obligatory, sober, serious and not fun, and play is the opposite of these (Smith, 1997, p. 201).” We cling to this definition and assume that learning must also be obligatory, sober, serious and not fun.

Learning is not and has never been that simple.

Our great educational theorists Dewey, Froebel, Malaguzzi, Piaget, Vygotsky and Montessori all largely criticized this dichotomy of work OR play. They particularly criticized the notion that the experience of work, not play, leads to learning.

Educational theory, then and today, incorporates studentdirected natural play activities as the work of the student.

Stuart Brown, pioneer in play research, observes that work and play are not poles apart. “In both we are building our world, creating new relationships, neural connections, objects,” he writes. “Even demolition or sand castle smashing is a kind of creativity, since they clear the landscape, opening the way for new buildings.”

Work may provide products but play provides a way for us to reconstruct our experiences and gain meaning from our work.

When we explore and find meaning in the world around us through play, we learn. When we sit in cold hard plastic chairs, silently listening to a lady in a skirt or a man in a tie articulate a concept so that we can receive our A, it is obligatory, sober, serious and not fun. The assumption that it is productive is certainly in question.

EXPLORATION AND DISCOVERY

Teens embrace the joy of science on GC’s campus Google “teen scientist” and surprises from young researchers abound – a device that prevents drowsy driving, breakthrough thinking that can prevent flu outbreaks, the identification of genes that make crops less prone to damage and early detection for pancreatic cancer. Clearly, exploration and discovery appeal to young scientific minds.

This July marks the launch of a unique camp at Greenville College that brings young scientists to campus and extends GC’s heritage in innovative learning to a new generation of researchers and explorers. Selected high school students will embark on guided journeys of discovery in engineering and science, and earn college credit in the process.

At GC’s Science and Engineering Camp, they will work with college professors and use advanced instruments in the College’s electronics, nanotech, quantum information and chemistry laboratories. They will explore electronics; computer programming and its application to scientific inquiries; chemistry instrumentation; and nano-science, quantum physics and the future of science and technologies.

Play is critical to learning; in fact the work of the student is play.

As Maria Montessori expressed, “Such experience is not just [a child’s] play . . . it is work he must do in order to grow up.”

As children, we played with colorful wooden blocks to learn; as adult learners, we play with paint, technology, words, numbers, scientific processes and prayer. Our play may not produce a tangible product, but it is often our avenue to discover fresh ideas, create original works and understand our God and His creation in new and meaningful ways.

Summer science camp for college-bound teens is a good fit for GC. Already, through the College’s Summer Research Experience, professors in math, chemistry, biology and physics guide GC students in various hands-on research projects. While high school students participate in camp activities this summer, 18 of GC’s student researchers will engage in full-time research, nine on campus in Greenville and nine with universities and companies around the world.

Instructors in the education department at Greenville College are devoted to guiding students to a deep understanding of how people learn, so we invite them to play with children. Each year they attend City Garden Montessori School, which is founded upon and committed to play in the classroom. As GC students engage with City Garden’s children, they build a conceptual framework about how the human brain learns. They discover the wonder and meaning of play in a way they might never achieve through “obligatory, sober, serious and not fun” ways.

For more information about Science and Engineering Camp at Greenville College, contact Hyung Choi, physics department chair, 618-664-6523, hyung.choi@greenville.edu.

Within the context of learning, work is important, but play is what makes our work meaningful.

Lisa (Kettelkamp) Amundson CLASS OF ’99 Ackerman, D. (1999). Deep Play. New York: Random House.

Brown, S., & Vaughan, C. (2009). Play: How It Shapes the Brain, Opens the Imagination, and Invigorates the Soul.

New York: Avery.

Smith, B. (1997). The Ambiguity of Play. Cambridge, Mass.: Harvard University Press.

Major: Special Education GC Activities: Volleyball; Campus Activities Board; Kappa Delta Pi, National Honor Society in Education; Study abroad

(Tanzania); Graduated magna cum laude Advanced Studies: Ph.D. in teaching and learning, University of Missouri-St. Louis.

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ORTHODOXY DODGERS

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By Carla Morris

Baseball format is a home run with students

Wayman, creator of the game “Theology Baseball” and an Interterm course of the same name, uses the competitive structure of America’s favorite pastime to convey the essential teachings of Christianity.

Last Interterm, he umped a seven-game series between the Orthodoxy Dodgers and the St. James Padres as student-players battled for bragging rights and the title “Sultans of the Saints.”

Pitchers fired questions at opposing batters, who either hit with a correct response, or missed.

Students drew from material presented in class to design their questions, and also from Zondervan’s Theologian Trading Cards, which follow the concise format of All-American baseball cards.

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In baseball, sometimes called “a game of inches,” close calls give way to heated exchanges.

Wayman anticipated differences and urged students early on to try out an uncommon perspective on competition inspired by C. S. Lewis: “There are no ordinary people,” wrote Lewis in The Weight of Glory. “You have never talked to a mere mortal . . . it is immortals whom we joke with, work with, marry, snub, and exploit.”

To borrow from Lewis, we must take care; our opponents on the playing field are immortals, as are our teammates.

BOTTOM OF THE NINTH In some ballgames, three innings may seem too few to produce the needed runs, and for some subjects like the theology of Christian doctrine, three weeks may seem too few to grasp the subject matter.

“There was so much to unpack,” reflected Dodgers’ GM Anais Diaz in a post-series interview, “so many ideas to process and so much

information to be delivered; Dr. Wayman handled it beautifully.”

Padres’ MVP Kinzer Havill gave the class material two thumbs up.

“Phenomenal,” he said. “And the atmosphere was like nothing I had ever experienced before. I learned more in three weeks than I ever thought was possible.”

Course content was not the sole source of inspiration, though.

Before the last game, Padres’ GM Miguel Fabela delivered a pep talk to boost morale and encourage studying. While the impact of his message can’t be measured, the Padres later recalled scoring five runs in that game to the Dodgers’ one.

Ultimately, players on both teams emerged from the hard-fought series convinced that theology and baseball do indeed mix.

A version of this article first appeared on GC’s website. Visit greenville.edu for more news about faculty, students and alumni.

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Few theology classes begin with a shout out to “play ball,” but for Ben Wayman, assistant professor of religion at Greenville College, there was no better way to commence class last Interterm.

Summer Reading

Make the Words Your Own (Paraclete Press, 2014) Ben Wayman ’02 The Psalms are the songbook of the church and have been so since the church’s earliest days. In this guide for modern readers, Ben Wayman recreates the instructions of Athanasius, the great Alexandrian bishop, whose gentle advice on how to pray the Psalms has guided generations of Christians to engage in more effective prayer. Wayman groups the Psalms according to the needs they address and recommends actions that reinforce the words – sometimes singing the psalm, sometimes repeating it aloud, saying it to others or – as with Psalm 137, a psalm for the guilty – weeping as we say it. The actions help us “own” the words. “Here lies the indispensable gift of the Psalms,” says Wayman. “Not only do the Psalms give us something to do, but they also form us into the people we were made to be. In them, the movements of the human heart find their deepest expression.”

Vital Signs: A Terminally Ill Artist’s Journey (Oak Street Resources, 2014) James Walter Johnson ’77

Gifted artist and storyteller James Johnson coaxes stories out of buildings that capture his imagination and inspire his renderings, like the 26 digital “paintings” featured in Vital Signs. Most from America’s heartland and some now razed, his subjects include a barn that emanates tranquility, a schoolhouse that speaks joy and a wind farm that tells a visionary tale. While Johnson’s attention to “place” communicates longevity and preservation of the past, his gentle reflections beckon readers heavenward.

Mortality has long been on the artist’s mind. Eighteen years ago, Johnson was diagnosed with ALS, a degenerative motor neuron disease that typically claims lives within two to five years of diagnosis. Even as ALS closed the door to traditional painting for Johnson, digital painting revealed new avenues for experimentation with realism, perspective, texture, form, color and light. It also has allowed the artist to continue his longtime interest in architecture.

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Politics Strangely Warmed: Political Theology in the Wesleyan Spirit (Wipf & Stock, an Imprint of Wipf and Stock Publishers, 2015) Greg Coates ’03 For centuries, Christians have wrestled with how to witness faithfully to the peaceable kingdom of God, while also living as citizens within an earthly nation-state. In this volume, Coates constructs a distinctively Wesleyan political theology by looking at two key figures in the Wesleyan tradition – John Wesley and B. T. Roberts. Wesley planted the seeds for a radically peoplecentered, egalitarian politic that would yield fruit in the populism of B. T. Roberts and his work to organize the Farmer’s Alliance of the late-nineteenth century. Mark Teasdale, E. Stanley Jones Associate Professor of Evangelism at Garrett-Evangelical Theological Seminary, calls Politics Strangely Warmed “a go-to resource for students of Wesley and for all Methodists who want to discern what their denominational heritage teaches about how they can engage faithfully in politics.”

Praying the Scriptures: Litanies for Sunday Worship (Church Publishing, 2014) Jeremiah Williamson ’02 While it is a great privilege to offer prayers to God as a congregation, liturgy often loses energy with the “Prayers of the People.”

Jeremiah Williamson, rector of St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church in Toledo, Ohio, watched parishes frequently underuse the forms of prayer offered in The Book of Common Prayer and the guidelines it provides for composing new prayers.

This challenged him to create new prayers based on a call and response format and weave them into lectionary readings to revitalize the worship experience in his parish. Praying the Scriptures is intended to broaden the experience of corporate prayer for other Episcopal parishes as well.

GC Vision: God created each of our students to uniquely shape the world.

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HOMECOMING HIGHLIGHTS THURSDAY, OCTOBER 15 Jazz Band Concert – 7:00 p.m.

Whitlock Music Center is the site for swinging sounds from GC’s very own big band in this kick-off event for Homecoming 2015. After the concert, stop by the Watson and Bonnie Tidball Alumni House and Welcome Center to enjoy refreshments and visit with friends.

Homecoming Vespers – 9:30 p.m.

Stay up late for this popular student-led worship service that regularly draws more than 300 attendees.

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 16 Homecoming Chapel – 9:30 a.m.

Chapel is a hallmark of our heritage. Join us in Whitlock Music Center to recognize this year’s recipients of GC’s Alumni Awards. Afterward, make your way over to Hogue Hall Lawn for donuts, coffee and conversation with faculty and friends.

Presenting GC to Prospective Students – 10:30 a.m.

Learn from the GC admissions staff how they connect with prospective students in today’s changing world. From text messages to Twitter, this team builds relationships with incoming freshmen using a variety of media.

Q&A with President Filby – 1:30 p.m.

President Ivan Filby shares from his heart about extending the unique Greenville College heritage and expanding our reach as we transition to university status in 2017.

GC’s Strategic Plan to Meet the Future (Q&A with VP Estevez) – 2:30 p.m.

VP and Provost Edwin Estevez describes an initiative already underway to engage students from the time they are juniors in high school through their first years as GC alumni. This expanded reach is a fundamental part of our strategic plan.

Homecoming Parade – 4:00 p.m.

Wear your orange and black on Friday afternoon to cheer on the Panther Corps marching band, athletes, alumni honorees and a host of other groups that will step off at 4 p.m. for a school spirit parade. Beloved member of our college community and coach Sharon Alger will serve as parade marshal.

Post-Parade Homecoming Bash Gather on Scott Field for food, fun and music. A meal is available for $10 each, payable at the register. Wilson T.

Panther 5K sponsored by

Hogue Society members are invited to a special dinner indoors in the Krober Room at 5:30 p.m., by RSVP.

skills and used state-of-the-art equipment to conduct research.

Alumni Open House – 7:00 p.m.

Stop by our lovely welcome center at the Watson and Bonnie Tidball Alumni House to enjoy refreshments, conversation and reconnecting with classmates and friends.

Tailgate Lunch – Served 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.

Lunch with family and friends under tents at the John M. Strahl Athletic Complex. After the meal, stay to watch Panther football and soccer teams compete, or return to campus via one of the shuttles that will be available throughout the day.

Greenville College Choir Concert – 7:30 p.m.

This summer, GC’s choir performed a memorable tour throughout Ireland, and now returns to campus to present this year’s new program of selections.

Dessert Reception with President and First Lady Filby – 8:30 p.m.

Following the choir concert, linger on campus for a special dessert reception, by reservation only, under the stars. Please register by October 14 to guarantee your place.

Self-Guided Walking Tour – 2:00 to 4:00 p.m.

Take a self-guided walking tour to see the new and renovated spaces where today’s students encounter a transformational Christ-centered education. Don’t miss GC Central in Lower Armington; our Office of Admissions in Joy House; the home of our philosophy and religion department, J K L Academic Hall, and more.

Art Reunion – 4:00 to 6:00 p.m.

Enjoy a special exhibition of works by a featured alumni artist. Refreshments will be served.

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 17 Children’s Races – 8:00 & 8:15 a.m.

Children ages eight years and younger will join the College’s mascot and race through the Fun Run course on Scott Field at 8:00 a.m. Older children, ages 8-12, will sprint down College Avenue at 8:15. Registration opens at 7:00 a.m.

Alumni Dinner – 5:30 p.m.

Join us at the Eleanor M. Armington Center as we celebrate our 2015 Alumni Awardees, recognize reunion classes and welcome members of the 50th Reunion Class into the Wilson T. Hogue Society. Childcare is available for children age six and younger.

Panther 5K Sponsored by Moneta Group – 8:30 a.m.

Bring your running gear and race to the finish in this time-honored tradition, or take your place as a spectator on Hogue Hall Lawn to applaud runners as they cross the finish line. Registration starts at 7:00 a.m.

Reunion Class Informal Gatherings – 8:00 p.m.

Members of reunion classes always enjoy the relaxed conversation, snacks and laughter that come with these casual get-togethers.

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 18 Coffee and Conversation – 9:30 a.m.

Enjoy leisurely conversation and light refreshments at the Watson and Bonnie Tidball Alumni House and Welcome Center.

Worship, Featuring GC Choir – 8:30 a.m.

The Greenville College Choir will bring special prelude and service music during the traditional service at the Greenville Free Methodist Church.

Bock Sculpture Museum – 9:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.

GC’s Homecoming guests are invited to view the Bock collection that includes more than 300 bronze and plaster sculptures, in addition to drawings, documents, and photographs.

Worship Service at Greenville College – 10:00 a.m.

Join fellow alumni at a special worship service in the Whitlock Music Center, the site of GC chapel services for decades. Communion will be served in this unique multi-generational gathering.

Presentation of Greenville College Summer Research Experience – 10:00 a.m.

Visit Snyder Hall of Science and see what a record number of student researchers accomplished this summer as they engaged their problem solving

Homecoming Brunch – 11:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m.

Meet for one last meal together in Armington Center before heading home. Brunch is served for just under $10 each, payable at the register.

To see a full list of Homecoming events, visit greenville.edu/homecoming. A detailed list of athletic events will appear in the September RECORD.

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SPECIAL REUNIONS

Did you play men’s or women’s volleyball at GC?

Did you prepare for a career in the health profession?

Did you major in art or digital media?

If you fall into one of these three “affinity” groups, then we have special reunion activities just for you! Look for more information in the mail.

Taylor Honored Upon Retirement

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erhaps no one has been more present at GC Homecoming and alumni events than Director of Alumni Relations Pam (Young ‘83) Taylor. After 42 years of service to the College, Pam will retire, effective June 30. In May, colleagues gathered to honor Pam, express gratitude for her grace and dedication, and marvel over the impressive volume of relationships she has nurtured in her many roles over the years.

“We’ll need five people to take her place,” reflected Richard Huston, history and political science department chair. “It’s not just her length of service to the College, which is astounding, but the quality of that service.” He described Pam as selfless, devoted, engaging, dedicated, capable and reliable.

“Reliable. That’s Pam’s middle name. Successive administrations

have relied on her to fill a new essential role, to bring her considerable gifts to bear on an essential project, to be the institutional memory in the face of rapid change. We are all significantly diminished with Pam’s retirement. While we have survived many retirements over the years, few leave as big a hole as does Pam’s.”

President Ivan Filby recently announced the appointment of Norm Hall ’87 as senior advisor to the president for alumni relations and vice president for international relations, effective July 1. Norm previously served as vice president and dean of student development.

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{CAMPUS NEWS} THE SCIENCE OF RISING TO THE TOP Senior Elle Shaw (right) and junior Shuto Osawa (left) have landed summer internships with leading research institutes.

Both students are veterans of GC’s Summer Research Experience. Shaw will intern at the University of Illinois, home to the nation’s top condensed matter physics group.

Osawa will intern in Vienna, Austria, at the world’s foremost institute in quantum information science. “I am certain that our students are getting into top summer research programs in large part because of their previous summer research experiences here at GC,” said Darrell Iler, director of STEM programs. Last summer, Shaw and Osawa carried out research in GC’s new Quantum Information Laboratory under the guidance of Professor Hyung Choi. This summer, a record number of student researchers will explore areas of biology, chemistry and physics.

BARBER SCORES WITH SERVICE, LEADERSHIP The St. Louis Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (SLIAC) has named GC Head Men’s Basketball Coach George Barber winner of the 2015 Lee McKinney Distinguished Service Award. The honor recognizes uncommon leadership, dedication, service and perseverance.

In announcing the award, SLIAC Commissioner Angie Morenz praised Barber’s representation of SLIAC at regional and national levels.

Barber recently completed his 29th season as a member of intercollegiate athletics, including the last 16 with Greenville College.

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Sandra Salguero-Schmidt and Ken Schmidt

Veronica Ross

Administrators, faculty and staff gathered May 1 to honor three beloved faculty members on the threshold of retirement: Ken Schmidt, Sandra Salguero-Schmidt and Veronica Ross. The influence of their combined contributions on the GC community is incalculable.

Though they have served in various capacities, most recently, Professor of Elementary Education Ken Schmidt co-directed the Traditional Teacher Education Program, while Professor of English Sandra Salguero-Schmidt chaired the Department of Language, Literature and Culture. Associate Professor of Communication Veronica Ross chaired the Department of Communication. With unfailing care and dedication, all three guided students to lead lives of productivity and purpose.

CELEBRATING SUCCESS Professor Richard Huston ’78, chair of the Department of History and Political Science, received the 2015 W. Richard Stephens Outstanding Faculty Award at Commencement this May. He is the seventh GC professor to receive the award.

College trustees, students and former awardees contribute to the selection process. Professor of Music Debra Marsch received her doctor of music arts degree with a concentration in vocal performance and literature from the University of Illinois. Marsch minored in theater studies. Professor of Management Larry Sayler is now a Chartered Global Management Accountant (CGMA). Relatively new, CGMA-training represents a joint venture between U.S.-based American Institute of Certified Public Accountants and U.K.-based Chartered Institute of Management Accountants to achieve credentials that are valued globally.

{CAMPUS NEWS } GC WELCOMES CIVIL RIGHTS LEADER DR. JOHN PERKINS

For two days in February, Greenville College was honored to welcome Dr. John Perkins to campus. A leading evangelical voice that emerged from the American Civil Rights movement, Perkins is the author of nine books, including Let Justice Roll Down and A Quiet Revolution: The Christian Response to Human Need. Perkins engaged with students in chapel, a colloquium, vespers and in individual conversations like the one he shared with senior Andrea Freeman.

Freeman was most struck by the activist’s deep love and clear message that “to create change in this broken world, all Christians must be able to speak out of that same kind of love reservoir.”

PRACTICE MAKES PASTOR

Last summer, ministry intern Elliott Thompson (pictured at left) channeled the gospel through youth soccer.

Internships give students valuable work experience, and faculty members in the Department of Philosophy and Religion work hard to secure internships for students preparing for ministry. This summer, more than a dozen ministry interns will serve around the world, including the Midwestern and Southern United States, Honduras and Nicaragua. Their work includes children’s and youth ministry, assisting church planters, and ministering through Christian camping. For more information about offering an internship to GC students, contact Assistant Professor of Religion Ben Wayman ’02, director of GC’s ministry internship program: ben.wayman@greenville.edu, 618-664-6837.

GC Vision: We inspire our students to embrace God’s call.

INSPIRATION COMES TO CAMPUS Rev. David Hawkins (left), featured speaker for Christian Life Week, and Sonya Jones ’96 (right), a finalist on NBC’s Season 16 of “The Biggest Loser” T.V. show, were among the speakers to step behind the podium in chapel this spring. Both testified to the power of transformation in Christ. In 1998, Hawkins assumed pastoral duties in a bankrupt church with fewer than five members. Practicing “kingdom focus” under his guidance, Living The Word Church Fellowship in Collinsville, IL, now welcomes over 400 worshippers each Sunday. Collaboration, Hawkins believes, is key to building God’s kingdom.

Deliberation in prayer and God’s word, Jones believes, is key to building a strong foundation – strong enough to keep her faith unshakeable even as cameras rolled during the 17-week reality T.V. show that chronicled her journey to shed pounds. Jones lost half her body weight and steeled her inner resolve. “I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me,” she repeats even now, “All things, all things.”

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GRAY CLAIMS 15 ALL-AMERICAN AWARDS Bruce Gray ’15 has secured a place in the GC history books as the College’s most decorated student athlete. The track and field star claimed three NCAA Division III All-American Awards at the national championships in May to bring his total to 15. The previous record from a GC athlete was seven. Gray also won the national championship in the 100-meter dash. A week earlier during a chapel service, Coach Brian Patton informed students and faculty that Gray’s participation in the NCAA finals would prevent him from attending his own graduation ceremony, a milestone he has struggled mightily to achieve. “In true Bruce Gray fashion, he’s actually going to beat his class to graduation,” Patton said. Vice President for Academic Affairs Edwin Estevez then called Gray forward. In cap and gown, Gray received his bachelor of science degree to an overwhelming ovation.

Bruce Gray (above, at left) is the first in his family to attend college.

FAMILY LEGACY CAPTURED AT 2015 COMMENCEMENT President Ivan Filby recognized alumni Bruce and Kneldrith “Kay” (Harden) Kline at GC’s 123rd Commencement. The pair returned to Greenville College to see their youngest granddaughter, Elise Cranston ’15, a fourth generation GC graduate, receive her degree. “Both sets of Bruce and Kay’s parents, all five of their children, several nieces and nephews and now three grandchildren have graduated from GC,” noted daughter Celeste (Kline ’81) Cranston. Kay is a member of the GC Class of 1944. Though Bruce did not graduate from GC, he received an honorary doctorate from the College in 1970. Jerry Hood ’82, chairman of the Board of Trustees, joined the couple for photos after the ceremony. Jerry is father to another fourth generation GC graduate, Nathan Hood ’15.

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Stan ’48 and Ruby (Hastriter ’47) Wytcherley celebrated their 67th wedding anniversary in August 2014. 914 Mallard Dr, McPherson, KS 67650. rubystan@cox.net.

1950s

Paul ’50 and Barbara (Curry ’60) Robard are returning to Thailand for a sixth term this month. They teach English as a second language at the Baptist Student Center.

Everett ’50 and Jane (Moorehouse ’50) Sanders medaled in swimming events at the Polk County, FL, Senior Olympics, one of the largest senior competitions in the nation.

Everett took the gold medal in the men’s 50-yard backstroke, and Jane took the silver medal in the women’s 50-yard backstroke.

During winter months, the Sanders host one of the dorms on the Florida Holiness Campground. Jane is the first woman to serve on the campground’s board of trustees.

Everett directs the handbell choir and shares organ and piano duties for services in the tabernacle.

Submit your information online at greenville.edu/alumni.

essays,” writes Garland, a retired English teacher, who never tires of “the magic of words and word play.” ’55 REUNION YEAR October 15-18, 2015 1 Professor James W. T. Moody ’59 is celebrating his 50th year teaching in a career that began at Greenville College in 1965. He is professor of history at Lake Superior State University. 802 Prospect St, Sault Sainte Marie, MI 49783. jmoody@1ssu.edu.

1960s

Howard Wallace ’60 served 36 years as schoolteacher and administrator in Ohio – 33 years in public schools and three years in a Christian school. 1070 Ormsby Dr, Xenia, OH 45385.

Fred ’62 and Elaine (Marrs ’63) Goulden curate the Golden Era Toy and Auto Museum in Coolidge, AZ. The museum showcases the couple’s personal collections of classic cars, Lionel trains, dolls, cast-iron toys from the 1930s and 40s, Japanese toys from the 1950s and more. 520 W Sullivan St, Miami, AZ 85539.

2 Gayle (Hershberger ’61) Lake tutors children in reading and English and shares the gospel with them through her work at Dayspring Children’s Village near Johannesburg, South Africa.

Gene Wright ’61 recently received the Community Builders Award in recognition of outstanding service to the community of Savanna, IL, for his “one-of-a-kind” Civil War display at the Savanna Museum and Cultural Center. 13198 Oakton Rd, Savanna, IL 61074. ’65 REUNION YEAR October 15-18, 2015

Vernon Neece ’68 retired in January 2014 from his work with Rapid Pathogen Screening, Inc., a developer, manufacturer and marketer of diagnostic tests. 209 W Murray Ave, Durham, NC 27704. vbn4@earthlink.net.

1970s

Jerry Malone ’70 has worked for the NCCAA since July 2008. This follows his 38-year career at Central Christian College.

3 Seawright Lane, Greenville, SC 29605. jmalone@thenccaa.org.

Delores “Dee” (Oakes ’70) Tidball just completed 34 years as biology teacher, principal and administrator at Bethesda Christian Schools in Brownsburg, IN. Paul Davenport ’73, distinguished professor at the University of Florida, chairs University of Florida’s faculty senate and serves on the university’s board of trustees. 7728 SW 90th Ln, Gainesville, FL 32608. pdavenpo@ufl.edu.

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Gerald Garland ’51 has authored a selfpublished book, Autobiographical Sketches: Done Lightly, the result of a men’s covenant group whose members gather regularly to share ideas and reflections on life. “Some of us have written books, some poetry, others

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Robert Prindle ’73 just completed his 40th year performing opera and classical music with the internationally renowned Lyric Opera of Chicago. As a full-time actor and singer, Prindle has also appeared with the Chicago Symphony Orchestra and the Grant Park and Ravinia Festivals.

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James Robling ’74 and Cathy Fortner were married December 7, 2014. James works for Apex Precision Technology, and Cathy is the director of the Marston Memorial Historical Center, the denominational repository for the Free Methodist Church. 30 Holiday Ln, Mooresville, IN 46158. jamesrobling@gmail.com.

The Conservation Federation of Missouri named 4 Robert Snyder ’74 its 2015 “Conservation Educator of the Year.” Snyder was recognized for his long history of conservation and wildlife management and credited with helping nearly 900 students graduate with conservation related degrees.

A former professor of biology at Greenville College, Snyder currently serves as professor of conservation and wildlife management at College of the Ozarks. ’75 REUNION YEAR October 15-18, 2015

Milton Goodwin ’76 has accepted a call to plant a church, Life Church Noblesville, in Noblesville, IN. Goodwin previously served as a worship associate with New Hope Presbyterian Church in Fishers, IN. Writes Goodwin, “The Lord is always great and greatly to be praised!” 606 Mill Farm Rd, Fishers, IN 46062. mgev08@comcast.net.

The Board of Trustees of Nashotah House Theological Seminary has named Rev. Steven Peay ’76 its 20th dean and president.

Peay took office February 2, 2015 and was installed May 19, 2015 (the Feast of St. Dunstan of Canterbury).

Nashotah House is the oldest degree-granting institution in the state of Wisconsin, founded in 1842 by Bishop Jackson Kemper, first missionary bishop of the Episcopal Church. Peay’s appointment as professor of homiletics and church history will continue. He has served as associate dean for academic affairs since 2012. Nashotah House Theological Seminary, 2777 Mission Rd, Nashotah, WI 53058. speay@nashotah.edu.

In January 2014, Karen (Nelson ’76) Whitlock retired from teaching science and social studies. She currently volunteers as a transcriber for the Papers of Abraham Lincoln, a searchable, online archive of documents relating to Lincoln. 205 Natchez Trace, Springfield, IL 62711. karendnw@yahoo.com.

Debra (Henderson ‘77) Henderson Lanning is lead education specialist at University of South Florida’s Center for Advanced Medical Learning and Simulation in Tampa, Florida.

Teresa Rardin ’78 serves as secretary and treasurer of Meadowood Free Methodist Church in Elkhart, Indiana, which just celebrated 125 years in the city of Elkhart.

She keeps busy with church activities and her extended family. 52614 County Rd 7, Elkhart, IN 46514. tessie3958@yahoo.com.

Tom Belser Brown ’79 was the keynote speaker at Tippecanoe County Public Library’s annual Martin Luther King, Jr., celebration. He shared King’s lesser-known “Beyond Vietnam” speech, delivered one year before King’s assassination. Brown has long held a keen interest in Dr. King and his work and describes the explosive piece of rhetoric as pulling together Christian principles of love, reconciliation, justice and peace. 2524 Whitehall Dr, Lafayette, IN 47909. belserbrown@gmail.com.

Alvin Moore ’79 now works for Toyota Motor Manufacturing Indiana. 1901 N Cherry St #9, Mt. Carmel, IL 62863. tundrav8@frontier.com.

1980s

Calvin Schneider ’80 is now retired from

Zion-Benton Township High School in the greater Chicago area where he served as a counselor. 718 Meadow Lane, Winthrop Harbor, IL 60096. schneidc@zbths.org.

Michelle (Phillips ’81) Ledbetter is director of college counseling at Wesleyan Christian Academy. While she misses the teaching experience, she enjoys interacting with high school students and helping them plan for college. Michelle’s husband, Greg ’81, enjoys his new position as finance and human resources director for Carolina Custom Booths. 415 Avery Ave, High Point, NC 27265. mledbetter@wesed.org.

Lynda Ulatowski ’83 works as a special education teacher with kindergarten through fifth graders and continues to develop her understanding about autism and strategies that will help her students succeed. “God bless Greenville College,” she writes.

“Thank you for giving me a good start!”

3112 Wyoming Ave, El Paso, TX 79903. lyndaulatowski@yahoo.com.

The National Rural Health Association (NRHA) has named 5 Dr. Wendel Ellis ’86 its 2015 Rural Health Practitioner of the Year. Making the announcement, the NRHA hailed Ellis for his “model” community involvement, professionalism, skill, patient concern, easy-going personality and wry sense of humor. Ellis has served communities in western Kansas for more than 20 years filling various roles that include county medical director, nursing home medical director, EMS medical director for two counties and deputy district coroner. Ellis also provides free school physicals and mentors and teaches students of all ages.

James and Margaret (Matthewson ’88) Odom own Covenant Home Curriculum

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(www.covenanthome.com). They are the parents of four children whom they home school: Alice (11), Clara (10), Samuel (8) and Daniel (4). Margaret is a nurse at St. Louis Children’s Hospital. 300 E Main St, Sparta, IL 62286. margodom@msn.com.

1990s ’90 REUNION YEAR October 15-18, 2015

Robert and Jennifer (Cunningham ’90) Ross were married February 7, 2014. 2374 Glenmoor Rd N, Clearwater, FL 33764. jenc532@gmail.com.

In 2013, Miriam (Managbanag ’92) Mack received her master’s in nursing. She currently works for Valley Anesthesiology as a certified registered nurse anesthetist (CRNA). She and her husband, John, have two children, daughter Jordan (age 15) and son Cameron (age 13). PO Box 2454, Carefree, AZ 85377. mmack71@live.com. ’95 REUNION YEAR October 15-18, 2015

Rev. Andrew ’93 and Rhonda (Poling ’95) Wills, a daughter, LillyAnne Nicole, born November 20, 2013. She joins Drew (14), Tirzah (12), Jedidiah (10), and Hannah (8). The family currently lives at Oakdale Christian Academy where Andrew and Rhonda both work. “Together, we are leading teenagers to lives of learning, service to others and loving God,” reports Andrew.

5801 Beattyville Rd, Jackson, KY 41339. petra67@live.com.

Jim ’97 and Amanda (Hill ’97) Tippey, a daughter, Aurora Rose, born September 19, 2014. Jim is director of information technology at the St. Louis Symphony in St. Louis, MO. Amanda is an advanced consultant with Jamberry Nails. 3475 Giger Rd, Highland, IL 62249. james.tippey@gmail.com.

Rick ’98 and Kelli DeAngelo, a daughter, Natalie Mae, born January 9, 2015. 704 Ash, Greenville, IL 62246. deangelorick@gmail.com.

Rob and Erika (Holmes ’99) Arnhart, a daughter, Aubrey Frances, born December 17, 2014. Erika is a systems business analyst at State Farm Insurance. 1309 Bancroft Dr, Bloomington, IL 61704. erika@arnhart.com.

Carla (Fischer ’99) Roeper is charge nurse at Anderson Hospital. She holds a bachelor’s of science in nursing and a master’s in nursing leadership and management. She and her husband, Steve, recently moved to 3215 White Tail Ct, Highland, IL 62249. acorna1970@gmail.com.

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Michael ’00 and Carla (Kennedy ’00) Hansen, a baby. 22 Pebblebrook Ct, Bloomington, IL 61705. mike.carla.hansen@mac.com.

Paul ’01 and Audrey Donnell, a daughter, Fiona Kim, born June 26, 2014. Paul serves on the Greenville College Board of Trustees.

6 Rebecca (Cooper ’01) Erdmann is now executive director of The Bridge, transitional housing in northwest Iowa. The Bridge provides housing and resources to homeless women and children fleeing domestic violence. PO Box 489, Paullina, IA 51046. coopa6@hotmail.com.

Francisco and Veronica (Schmidt ’98) Schmidt-Gomez are the parents of threeyear-old Gabriel and one-year-old Ián.

Veronica works with Hillsborough County Public Schools. 8219 Nectar Ridge Ct, Odessa, FL 33556. verovero1977@gmail.com.

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Zach and Ellen (Walles ’99) Sancken, a son, Briggs Lucas, born March 5, 2015. He joins big sisters Staley Jeanne (4) and Adelie Cate (2). Ellen is a pediatric occupational therapist with Children’s Hospital of Illinois at OSF Saint Francis Medical Center in Peoria, IL. 321 E Harrison St, Eureka, IL 61530. ezsanck@hotmail.com

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Amanda Lightcap ’01 currently works with the School District of the City of York in special education as an emotional support teacher. 4636 Marietta Ave, Columbia, PA 17512. vigie79@comcast.net.

Russell Wilson and Elizabeth (Streetman ’01) Streetman-Wilson, twins, Mary Christina and Lydia Elizabeth, born May 28, 2014. Big brother Barnabas (5) and big sister Naomi (3) welcomed their sisters home.

8608 Edmonston Rd, Berwyn Heights, MD 20740. erspcv@yahoo.com.

Rev. Maureen (Knudsen ’02) Knudsen Langdoc was one of five doctoral scholars to receive the John Wesley Fellowship awarded

by A Foundation for Theological Education (AFTE). The fellows program promotes the renewal of theological education by supporting promising United Methodist scholars who are committed to classical Christianity and academic excellence.

Maureen currently serves as chaplain at DePauw University.

7 DeDe (Saenz ’03) Burns has garnered recognition and respect throughout the music industry. She is now vice president of strategic services at the Association of Songwriters, Composers, Authors and Publishers (ASCAP) and runs ASCAP’s Los Angeles office. 4442 Coldwater Canyon

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Randy Capehart ’96 coordinates public and media relations for St. Mary’s Health in Evansville, IN. He works with local

television and print media to tell the story of St. Mary’s mission, vision and values in the community. He also manages social media accounts and enjoys interacting with the families and patients served by St. Mary’s.

3298 W Mary Roberts Dr, Princeton, IN 47670. rlcapehart@hotmail.com.

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Ave, Apt 201, Studio City, CA 91604. danddburns@gmail.com.

expands law enforcement tools to target sex traffickers and creates a fund to help victims.

Theresa (Megal ’03) Thompson was recently accepted into Sacred Heart University’s graduate studies program in applied psychology with a focus on industrial and organizational psychology.

She is currently employed as a cryptologic technician with the United States Navy.

9402 Wolf Point, San Antonio, TX 78251. reesafish@yahoo.com.

Jason Kozemczak ’07 is an iOS software engineer at Instacart, a fast-growing on-demand grocery service based in San Francisco and currently operating in 15 cities nationwide. Using Instacart’s mobile apps or website, customers search for and order groceries from well-known stores and have them delivered in an hour to their doors. jason.kozemczak@gmail.com.

Joel and Aliza (Schwarcz ’04) Settecase were married in March 2010. They are the parents of Jakob (3), AnnaSophia (2) and Lukas, born August 5, 2014.

1323 Middlebury Dr, Aurora, IL 60504. aschwarcz@gmail.com.

Aaron ’07 and Ashley (Alltop ’08) Mingo work for Bluefield College. Ashley is director of student success and Aaron is assistant head football coach and offensive coordinator. 312 Valley Dale, Apt C1, Bluefield, VA 24605. ashleyamingo@gmail.com.

Josh Zink ’10 currently works at Washington University Law Library. He graduated from Kent State University in December 2014, with a master’s of library and information science. 6269 Cabanne Ave, Apt 2E, University City, MO 63130. zink.joshua@gmail.com.

DJ and Amy (Ellinger ’04) Washington, a son, Kamden Brantley, born October 15, 2013. Big brother Kylan also welcomed Kamden. Amy recently achieved National Board Certification in education through a rigorous performance-based, peer-review process. 16469 S Sunset St, Olathe, KS 66062. Ellinger17@hotmail.com.

Ben and Katlyn (Novitski ’09) Morin, a son, Elijah Samuel, born August 22, 2014.

Katlyn is business development coordinator with Carle Foundation Hospital. 3910 Pebblebrook Ln, Champaign, IL 61822. k_novitski@yahoo.com.

Andrew ’11 and Christy (Dashiell ’10) Traeger were married November 22, 2014.

19441 U.S. Hwy 150, Bloomington, IL 61705. christy.traeger@gmail.com.

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Nate ’05 and Mandy Milner, a son, Judah Charles, born April 5, 2015. Nate and Mandy were married July 13, 2013. Nate is resident director at Indiana Wesleyan University. 4201 S Washington St, Marion, IN 46953. ncmilner@gmail.com.

Ronnie and Megan (Stone ’06) Hall, a daughter, Kaelyn Delancey, born August 19, 2014. Kaelyn joins big sister Jorie.

612 Academy, Pocahontas, IL 62275. meganhall625@gmail.com.

Ian Kitterman ’06 specializes in policy with Demand Abolition at Hunt Alternatives, a foundation that funds social change through grant-making and programs. Based in Cambridge, MA, Demand Abolition was influential recently in securing the U.S. Senate’s unanimous passage of the Justice for Victims of Trafficking Act. The legislation

Jessica Gilmore ’09 and Blake Chenoweth were married January 3, 2015. Jessica is the youth and children’s pastor at the Olney Free Methodist Church. 125 N First St, Noble, IL 62868. jessicangilmore@gmail.com.

Nathan and Jendy (Styninger ’09) Way were married October 25, 2014. Jendy is assistant worship director with the Wesley United Methodist Church. 1002 East Oak St, Apt 73, Canton, IL 61520. green_1986_ville@hotmail.com.

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Ben and Sara (Schlink ’10) Anderson, a son, James Benjamin, born November 18, 2014. Sara is owner and operator of Sara’s Sweets. 322 S Charles St, Lima, OH 45805. beantownsara@gmail.com.

Brent Crowe ’10 released his debut solo album Life is a Song. The mix of piano pop with catchy bass, grooving guitar and solid drums is sure to bring a smile to all who

listen. brentcrowemusic.com. 423 Golden Oaks Dr, Hixson, TN 37343. brent.crowe@panthers.greenville.edu.

Emily (Williams ’10) Riewerts is a librarian with the Fresno County Public Library. 2429 E Carter Ave, Fresno, CA 93730. emily.riewerts@gmail.com.

Daniel ’10 and Hannah (DeLoche ’10) Shanks, a son, Ezra, born December 9, 2014.

Tyler and Amber (Valci ’12) Ross were married September 13, 2014, in Franklin, TN. 310 Brentridge Drive, Nashville, TN 37013. ambervalci@yahoo.com.

Amber Lanman ’13 directs a community arts initiative that she recently launched as part of her training in community development with the AmeriCorps program.

23 N Rural St, Apt 205, Indianapolis, IN 46201. amberlanman@panthers.greenville.edu.

Meghann Jerden ’14 studies veterinary medicine at the University of Illinois College of Veterinary Medicine. She is participating in an innovative new curriculum that integrates coursework with clinical material and focuses on preparing new graduates for clinical practice.

Russell Sztukowski ’14 is an emergency room scribe with the St. Louis branch of Physassist Scribes at St. Anthony’s Hospital in Alton, IL. 1710 Berkeley Ln, Brighton, IL 62012. russell.sztukowski@hotmail.com.

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In Memory Oscar Brown ’29 passed away February 2, 2015. A schoolteacher and farmer, he also enjoyed many years as a dealer for Gambles Hardware Chain. He was a World War II veteran.

Florence (Joy ’35) Barnes, age 102, passed away April 8, 2015. She and her husband, Melvin ’32, raised three sons. Florence enjoyed her home, garden and church activities.

C. Mervin Russell ’41 died January 22, 2015. A pastor, author and airplane pilot, he served as conference superintendent of the Minnesota/North Iowa Conference of the Free Methodist Church, general superintendent of the International Free Methodist Youth and president of World Gospel Crusades and Mercy Airlift, which he founded.

Ruth (Long ’45) Galbreath Andrews died August 6, 2014. A schoolteacher and mother of four, Ruth enjoyed service as a pastor’s wife. She later married her college friend Rev. Milton Andrews ’44, who passed in 2013.

Eleanor (Hoss ’46) Blackmer died September 16, 2014. She taught school before starting a family and devoted herself to serving friends, neighbors, family and God. Anna (Bortel ’47) Church passed away December 6, 2014. Her experiences as a schoolteacher are chronicled in the book “A” is for Alaska: Teacher to the Territory.

Elaine (Zimmerman ’47) Jekel passed away March 5, 2015. She taught chemistry at various colleges and universities, including Greenville College.

Roberta Rittenhouse ’47 died February 8, 2015. A Fulbright scholar, she studied at the University of Nigeria in West Africa, taught school for many years and was honored by Phi Delta Kappa for her contribution to public school education.

Luella (Craig ’48) Bonner, age 91, passed away December 31, 2014. She served as a chief petty officer in the U.S. Navy before working with Ford Motor Company and raising six sons who credit her as the force behind their achievements.

Arthur Snyder ’48 died September 29, 2014.

He taught English and science in Ann Arbor (MI) public schools, established a horse farm and riding camp and trained thoroughbred racehorses. Arthur was a World War II veteran.

Alvon Abbott ’49 passed away January 16, 2015. He worked for Murphy Medical Center and Bowen Center of Warsaw before retirement. Alvon was a World War II veteran.

Bishop Emeritus of the Free Methodist Church Robert Andrews ’49 died November 11, 2014. His service included regional director for Free Methodist Youth, speaker for the “Light & Life Hour” radio broadcast, executive director of Light and Life Men International and general director of the Department of Evangelistic Outreach.

Harold Stahly ’49 passed away January 9, 2015. He served as professor of education at University Michigan-Flint for many years and is remembered for his broad skills and interests.

His wife, Dorothy (Schadday ’49) Stahly died five days later.

Wilbur Vander Linden ’49, age 89, passed away January 9, 2015. His 34-year career with the U. S. Central Intelligence Agency in MacLean, Virginia, included two tours in Germany.

Marion Brown ’50 died September 2, 2014. Following his 39-year career with Bond County State Bank, he worked for the American Banker’s Association. Marion was a World War II veteran.

Rev. Roland Kemmerer ’50 passed away January 16, 2015. He pastored churches in Missouri and served as assistant county superintendent of schools for Clay County before joining Follett Publishing Company in 1954. He retired in 1983.

Florence (Goodrich ’51) Hammer died December 9, 2014. A former schoolteacher, she is remembered as a loving mother, grandmother and great-grandmother.

Keith Ivers ’51, age 86, died May 6, 2015. He was a retired professor and coach at Central Christian College.

Ray Flory ’52, died April 21, 2015. Ray served as a probation officer with juvenile and adult offenders, and later as executive director at Oak Glen Christian Conference Center in Yucaipa, CA. Barbara (Dalrymple ’52) Kondzella passed away October 17, 2014. She taught elementary education for 25 years and also worked as a family counselor. Loved ones remember Barbara as a talented artist, actress and avid bridge player.

Cecil Zweifel ’52 died October 28, 2014. He championed intercollegiate sports at Asbury University and founded Asbury University Athletics. Zweifel gained distinction as Asbury’s “winningest” soccer coach and was the driving force behind its first baseball team.

H. Maurice Borror ’53 passed away April 24, 2014. He served with the U.S. Army Chemical Corps and went on to work for Eli Lilly & Company for 36 years as a mechanical engineer.

Rev. Donald Riggs ’53 passed away December 16, 2014. He engaged in fruitful ministry that included leading national initiatives for the Free Methodist Church, pastoring local churches and growing congregations across the United States. He held an honorary doctorate from Greenville College.

Margaret (Stark ’54) Dayhoff passed away February, 17, 2015. She and her husband of over 60 years, Dr. Paul Dayhoff, served as missionaries in South Africa for 40 years before retiring in 1993.

Ruth (Ferguson ’54) Ellington died December 17, 2014. She worked in Springfield (IL) public schools and retired in 2003 as assistant coordinator of Project SCOPE, an after-school program.

Edwina (Tucker ’54) Goldsmith passed away January 16, 2015. She retired from teaching school in 1959 and enjoyed life as a stay-athome mom. Survivors include her husband, Donald Goldsmith ’52, former member of the GC Board of Trustees.

Marian (Shaw ’54) Gowan died January 14, 2015. A schoolteacher in rural schools and at the Southwest Indian School in Arizona, Marian is remembered as the energy behind her husband’s ministry to Native Americans.

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Jean (Merz ’47) Dickinson died November 17, 2014. She served as teacher and principal for over 30 years, always putting the needs of others before her own.

Allan McAllaster ’48 died August 26, 2014. He was professor emeritus of biblical interpretation at United Theological Seminary of the Twin Cities. Allan devised a method for learning Hebrew, Greek and Aramaic that is still used today.

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Marian (Huffer ’54) Kidwell died July 19, 2014. She taught school in south central Illinois and served as church pianist for 70 years.

Marian freely shared her musical talents.

Nada Lighthart ’54 passed away July 23, 2014.

She taught special needs children, served as a school guidance counselor for many years and hosted local radio and TV shows.

Lyle Scandrett ’54 died March 19, 2015. A schoolteacher in South Dakota, Lyle co-owned the Cosmos Mystery Area in the Black Hills, South Dakota.

Audrey (Halford ’55) Carriker Probst passed away July 28, 2014. She taught school for 35 years and enjoyed membership in the Retired Teachers Association, Home Extension, Business and Professional Women’s Club and more.

Rev. Wayne Woodard ’55 died October 23, 2014. A graduate of Moody Bible Institute and Grand Rapids Baptist Seminary, he pastored churches in Michigan and Pennsylvania. Wayne was a U.S. Army veteran.

Marion Pierce ’56 passed away March 14, 2015. He retired from teaching biology and chemistry with the Dunlap School District in 1991. He was a U.S. Air Force veteran.

Rev. Grafton Pressley ’57 died July 10, 2014.

He served United Methodist churches with love and compassion for 40 years.

Dr. Wayne Bowden ’58 passed away July 15, 2014. He served as campus physician and adjunct professor at Azusa Pacific University, retiring in 2013. He had previously retired from the U.S. Air Force as a colonel.

Robert Gaffner ’58 died April 12, 2015. Bob served as an administrator with the St. Louis Community College System and also worked with the U.S. Department for the Treasury, Internal Revenue Service. He held many leadership positions, including several in local Greenville government.

James Penwell ’59 died February 8, 2015. A self-taught steel-guitarist, he shared the stage with Nashville celebrities over a career that spanned more than 30 years. James was a veteran of the Korean Conflict.

Phoebe Schoch ’60 died July 18, 2014. She taught high school physical education and later gained recognition for her outstanding care as a certified nursing assistant.

Rev. Daniel Berry ’62 died July 27, 2014.

He served United Methodist churches in the Western New York Conference and later as chaplain at the Arbor Manor Rehabilitation and Care Center in Spring Arbor, MI. J. Lynette Smith ’64 passed away November 7, 2014. She taught kindergarten and first grade in Morton Grove, IL, for more than 25 years. She is remembered for her creativity and love of beautiful music.

James Stever ’64, age 78, passed away September 15, 2014. After military service, he worked for the Illinois State Police and later as investigator for the Bond County State’s Attorney.

Carl Vancil ’64 died April 6, 2015. He was a lifelong farmer and letter carrier for the U.S. Postal Service.

Robert Dugan ’65 passed away August 24, 2014. A schoolteacher and farmer, he also appraised real estate. Robert served on the local school board and National Work Force Board.

Joseph Irizarry ’68 died November 15, 2014.

He held multiple degrees and taught English and Spanish in Illinois high schools, including Greenville High School. His various roles at Moody Bible Institute included radio host, writer and translator.

Gerald Rocourt ’68 died December 13, 2013.

He exhibited paintings internationally and taught art at Greenville College.

Bill Harner ’58 passed away August 29, 2014.

An avid sports fan, Bill taught school, coached high school sports and assisted at track meets long after retirement.

Mark Hickman ’72 died October 3, 2014. He earned his doctorate from Indiana UniversityBloomington and served as director for behavioral healthcare provider Centerstone.

Lloyd Nothnagel ’58, age 83, passed away March 10, 2015. Lloyd enjoyed his grandchildren, gardening and church activities.

He was a veteran of the U.S. Army.

June Langford ’73 passed away October 8, 2014. She taught third grade for 15 years in Hillsboro, IL. At age 77, she taught English language classes in China.

Betty (Wall ’59) Hood Harnetiaux passed away September 29, 2014. A schoolteacher, Betty raised her family in Texas, the Chicago area, Michigan and Connecticut before returning to Greenville in 1981.

Lester Harnetiaux ’79 died February 18, 2015. He owned and operated Tri County Appraisal and Bond County Realtors. Lester formerly served on the Greenville College Alumni Association Board.

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Steven Sandifer ’79 passed away March 15, 2015. He was an insurance marketing specialist who worked with brokers worldwide.

Rev. Gary Mulholland ’83, age 53, died February 10, 2015, at University of Michigan Hospital-Ann Arbor. He was associate pastor of the Davison Free Methodist Church, Davison, MI. Rhonda (Richards ’84) Richards-Cohen passed away September 23, 2014. She earned a master’s degree in documentary film production from Stanford University and wrote and produced instructional videos and computer-based training until her retirement in 2004.

Dr. John Scandrett ’92, age 44, died November 21, 2014. In addition to serving as a medical missionary to more than half a dozen countries, he worked as an emergency room physician in Laramie, WY. He also served as medical director of EMTs and adjunct professor at the University of Wyoming.

Michael McMurray ’94 passed away February 28, 2015, after a battle with cancer. Survivors include his wife, Christina, two sons and a daughter.

Angela (Rule ’98) Moore, age 39, passed away February 4, 2015. She taught elementary school for 15 years, most recently at Heritage Christian Academy (Pearland, TX).

Richard Holeman passed away January 16, 2015. He served from 1980-1992 as dean of the faculty and vice president for academic affairs at Greenville College.

Faithful friend to Greenville College Gerauld Hopkins passed away March 19, 2015. He was brother to Mark Hopkins ’50, Hope (Hopkins ’51) Coleman and Jesse Hopkins ’57. Gerauld made the Greenville College experience a reality for many students by funding nearly one-half million dollars in endowed scholarships.

Ross Shaw, professor emeritus of biology at Seattle Pacific University and former instructor of biology at Greenville College, passed away November 18, 2014.

Rev. Gene Stewart died October 30, 2014. His life of Christian service included missionary work, evangelism and teaching Bible and theology at Greenville College.

Ruth Woker, age 82, passed away October 7, 2014. Ruth assisted with food service and housekeeping at Greenville College for 21 years. She retired in 2012.

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