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Al Presher

21 Birling Gap, Fairport, NY 14450; home: 585-223-5427, cell: 585-317-5802 Email: Email: apresher@rochester.rr.com On Facebook, LinkedIn Family Update: I’ve been married to Dorothy Paul Presher (Wheaton College, Class of ’77) for 42 years. Our daughter, Katharine Carlson, met her husband Brian at Gordon College, and lives in the Boston area. They have our three grandchildren. Our son, also a Brian, works in Washington, DC. Education after Houghton: Syracuse Newhouse School, MA in Communication, with an emphasis in Magazine Journalism.

Occupation Update: Dorothy retired from her position as a preschool teacher. I am still working both at the website development company I founded in 2002, and the industrial automation magazine I bought in 2020 (had been the editor since 2013).

Service/Church Involvement: Through the years, I have been an adult Sunday school teacher and class leader, and served on various committees at Browncroft Community Church, just outside of Rochester, NY. I worked as a Christian Service Brigade leader, and spent eight years as a senior-high-youth leader. Adult youth leaders at our church are encouraged to stay with a single class throughout their high-school years, so I went through the cycle twice. As part of that, I had the privilege to go on eight short-term summer mission trips with the youth—several working with major inner-city ministries and also international trips to Mexico City, Jamaica, and St. Vincent.

In My Spare Time . . . Dorothy and I enjoy our cottage on Seneca Lake in the Finger Lakes where we plan to retire. Most any warm weekend, I’m there hiking or enjoying the water. I love kayaking, fishing, and sailing.

My Time at Houghton: Majors: Writing (non-fiction) and English Literature. Minor: Philosophy.

Favorite Professors: Jim and Nancy Barcus Houghton Memory I Enjoy Sharing: The Society for Nocturnal Morality.

Looking back now, I realize how much I learned about the Body of Christ and how it should operate, primarily from my experiences with our Houghton ’77 class. Far too many adults, even in the church, may not have a significant network of friends that they relate well with and that they feel understand them. Even after 40 years, I’m sure that, as a group, we can to a great extent “pick-up where we left off” because of our shared experience and faith. Our journeys have been different but I’m looking forward to renewing relationships and hearing what has been happening collectively with the Houghton Class of ’77.

NEWS Since Our Last Reunion: Since the last reunion, we gained two grandchildren (Wesley Allen Carlson, age 4, and Penn Carlson, almost 1). Our daughter’s family also relocated from Boston to the Rochester area, so we get to see them all the time. A prouder Pop Pop I could not be! We also gained a lovely daughter-in-law, Jessica Walker Presher, last year. She and our son Brian are living in the Washington, DC area.

The only other news I can think of is that we are continuing to transition to life in the Finger Lakes (Seneca Lake just south of Geneva, NY). Hopefully that transition to full-time living on the lake will be a reality in the next 12 months.

Barb (Mortensen) Syvertson

17 E Welty Avenue, Dillsburg, Pennsylvania 17019; (717) 645-5794 Email: Barbsyvertson@gmail.com Family Update: Ed and I enjoy our life in central Pennsylvania. Our three sons are married with families. We are crazy about our 7 grandchildren. (3-12 yrs old) They bring so much joy and give us opportunities for second chances: having more patience, more wisdom, more money and more of a big picture approach than we probably had as parents. God is so good.

Occupation Update: I’m retired from Messiah College where I worked in the library. Ed still works for the navy, now from home. I occasionally substitute as a classroom Aide in our school district. I also take on other part time jobs when the spirit moves and opportunities present themselves.

Service/Church Involvement: Over the years I’ve worked in paid and volunteer positions at our church, primarily in children’s ministry and women’s ministry. I’ve also mentored (with my friend) 4 girls who might be considered “at risk” . We’ve done it since they were in 5th Grade and they are now 20! It has been a great experience for me . . . taught me so much and opened my eyes to so many things.

I realize in answering this question that I haven’t really been very active in ministry since COVID began—something I need to change!

In My Spare Time . . .

Playing with grandkids Art with grandkids Watching grandkids play sports and dance Having the kids/grandkids for dinner Baking bread, sewing with who else? Grandkids!

See the trend??

OK, I also like to thrift, quilt, collage art, make and bind books, paint. And I have the best friends . . . and enjoy time with them. Love to travel (as in drive) all over with my husband. Love to read. Love to walk/hike if it’s not too steep.

We enjoy our time in the Adirondacks each summer.

Still want to ride in a boat down the Erie Canal, go to Norway, and visit Maine.

Houghton College Major and Minor: Major: business. Minor: education.

Favorite Professor: Dr Richard Halberg Houghton Memory I Enjoy Sharing: I had a lot of fun in Buffalo during our semester there in our business internships. Lotta laughs.

NEWS Since Our Last Reunion: Please, if you’re traveling near Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, contact us! We’d love for you to stop by or spend a night.

Becky Hubbard Hayes

4863 S Bannock ST, Englewood, CO 80110 (720) 934-1507 Email: Bjkeybrd@aol.com General Update: In preparation for retirement my husband, Bob, and I sold our house in Lakewood and bought a triplex in Englewood. We live in one unit & rent out the other two units. Our son and his wife live near us with our two grandkids, which is so special.

Education after Houghton: Moody Bible Institute; Masters degree from University of Colorado Occupation Update: I retired from teaching in Littleton public schools in June, 2020! Bob retired from full-time pastoral ministry but still continues to pastor through funerals & weddings.

Service and Church Involvement: Currently we are caring for my mother in her home in south Florida. She has Alzheimer’s disease and cannot live alone. We share this responsibility with my siblings every 2 1/2 months. My commitment happened to be July & August, which is why I cannot make it to the reunion. Bob’s mother and my father passed into the Lord’s presence recently, so retirement hasn’t been what we planned. I won a 5-K race for my age-group. COVID restrictions have put our travel plans on hold.

In My Spare Time . . . I enjoy reading, swimming, walking & sightseeing in the Colorado foothills. I also enjoy spending time with my family and grandkids, who are 5 & 3. I love going to movies and theater productions.

My Time at Houghton Major(s) and Minor(s): French and History and Education Favorite Professors: Professor Paul Johnson & Professor Jean-Louis Roederer (French) Houghton Memory You Enjoy Sharing: The laughter & friendships made in and out of classes, learning to be independent, Senate Spots Bible studies, typing papers on onion skin erasable paper, singing in Dayspring, and walking paths with walls of snow in the winter. I also remember studying in Paris my junior year, student teaching at Jamestown High School, trips to Niagara Falls & Letchworth State Park.

NEWS since our last reunion: My son Daniel passed into the presence of God in December, 2019. He reached hIs goal of living to be 30 years old! He had Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy.

My father & mother-in-law passed away.

My son Andrew married in June, 2014, and has a 5-year-old daughter & 3-year-old son!!

I am now a grandma with wrinkles & gray hair, but I’ve earned every one of them!! Family relationships & friendships are so special as I get older. I thank God for my Houghton years!

Betty Jo Cheesman Liddle

722 Goldfinch LN, Howards Grove, WI 53083 (920) 565-3149 Email: jmlbjl@yahoo.com General Update: I married Jim Liddle in 1981.

Occupation Update: I work as a transportation clerk for Kohler.

Service/Church Involvement: Jim is pastor at both Bethel United Church of Christ in Fond du Lac, WI, and Gloria Dei Lutheran Church in New Holstein, WI. I help Jim with his work, and I am an active member of St. Peter’s Episcopal Church in Sheboygan Falls, WI. In My Spare Time . . . I enjoy traveling, reading, playing games, relaxing, and doing stand-up and improv comedy.

My Time At Houghton Major: Philosophy. Minors: Math, Psychology

Robert (Bob) Davis

15 Jeanette Lane, Lake Katrine, NY 12449; (845) 336-5853 Email: Rwdphysics@gmail.com Family Update: I went to graduate school at Washington State University and married my office-mate, Anne. We lived in Washington (Richland, desert country) for a couple of years and came back close to my home near Kingston, NY, where we raised our 5 children. They are now scattered all over the country (Connecticut; Purdue University in Indiana; Denver, CO; Albuquerque, NM) along with our 7 grandchildren + 2 MORE ON THE WAY. Education after Houghton: MS Physics (WSU), 1979; Systems Research Institute (IBM, 1982); SUNY Empire College (MAT), 2012 Occupation Update: Leaving graduate school, we (Anne and I) worked for Westinghouse Hanford at the DOE lab in Richland, WA. After that we moved on to IBM (Kingston), from which Anne resigned to raise our family. I worked for IBM for 27 years, and then for Prism Solar Technologies for 3 years while I prepared to teach. I taught at Ketcham High School in Wappingers Falls, NY, for 11 years (Physics and Astronomy), from which I recently retired. Next steps unknown!

Service/Church Involvement: I have attended Grace Community Church (EFC) for most of my life. I have served as Sunday School Superintendent (6 years?), Sunday School Teacher for 5th/6th graders (10 years[?] with Anne), Junior Church (10 years[?] with Anne), Junior High Youth Group (5 years[?] with Anne), Senior High Youth Group (5 years[?]), Elder (14 years).

Anne has been active in our Church MOPS Ministry for 20 years(?). Hard to keep track of the time!

In My Spare Time . . . well, I haven't had much of this for the last 11 years. Before that, I had 5 kids at home. NOW THAT RETIREMENT HAS COME upon me, WE anticipate road-tripping to see

our children and their families, plenty of walking in the beautiful Hudson Valley, and the accomplishment (eventually) of 40 years of chores.

My Time at Houghton Majors and Minors: Math and Physics (BA) Favorite Professors: Carl Schultz, Katherine Lindley, Jake, Duane Saufley Houghton Memory I Enjoy Sharing: The sit-in at the library! (I spent it studying in the Physical Science Building, but it is a story I like to tell). Worshiping with our class.

Bob Ether

4 Ryerson Dr, Savannah, GA 31419; 912-655-9774 Email: rcether@aol.com On Facebook Family Update: Married to Judy, have four grown sons, three daughters-in-law, and six amazing grandchildren!

Education after Houghton: Alliance Theological Seminary, Master’s of Divinity.

Occupation Update: Judy and I serve God in the Christian & Missionary Alliance. We served as missionaries in Ecuador and have served in churches in NY, NC, and GA. For 10 years we served in pastoral care for our Alliance missionaries serving in NE Germany. For the last 15 years we have served at New Life Fellowship (C&MA) in Savannah, GA. We are excited because we recently accepted an appointment to once again serve our Alliance missionaries in pastor care—this time we will be travelling to Tajikistan annually to minister to our missionary team there.

Service/Church Involvement: As part of the Savannah community, I coach and serve on the boards of the Pregnancy Care Center, and Child Advocacy Center. At church I am a short-termmission leader, serve on the Ordaining Council, and participate as a speaker and counselor for Retreats and Overseas Field Forums.

In My Spare Time . . . I enjoy family activities, the beach, the mountains, and reading.

My Time at Houghton Major: Bible. Minors: Psychology and Missions.

Favorite Professor: Warren Woolsey Houghton Memory I Enjoy Sharing: It’s hard to focus on one. Friendships, sports, and learning experiences all come to mind. Some life highlights since graduating center for me on the blessings of the Lord Jesus in the continuing adventure of our family (through hard and joyous times), and in our years of ministry, including our work with Alliance missionaries, and our pastoral ministry in the local church.

NEWS Since Our Last Reunion: Since the last reunion we have added two daughters-in-law and five grandchildren to our family! We have walked through the fire with our son in two custody battles. We have shepherded our church family through the pandemic. In all things we have seen and experienced the wonderful care of our loving Father, and how He equips and encourages us in our life with Him.

Robert (Bob) C. Leibold

P.O. Box 505, 26 Freeport Ave, Point Lookout, NY 11569; (516) 754-3691 Email: bobcleibold@gmail.com On Facebook, Google+, YouTube Education after Houghton: Ashland Theological Seminary MDiv 1980, DMin 1997 (Spiritual Direction and Small Group Ministries); The Upper Room Academy for Spiritual Formation 1989; Shalem Institute 1991.

My Time at Houghton Major: Psychology. Minors: Sociology and Bible.

Favorite Professor: Chaplain Richard Bareiss Houghton Memory I Enjoy Sharing: Christian Student Outreach and “Craig Colony,” participating in the life of CSO, was instrumental in the Lord’s direction and my deciding to attend seminary and becoming a pastor.

Attended Ashland Theological Seminary, majoring in Pastoral Counseling and Psychology.

Becoming a pastor was a “process”—but it was the “Lord’s process” that unfolded for several years. My interests grew in Christian Formation and Spiritual Direction, which took me for further training and eventually a DMin (Spiritual Direction and Small Group Ministries). In addition to the local church, I have directed several spiritual life ministries as a retreat leader with the NY Annual Conference and The Upper Room. In 1980, I was appointed to my first church as a UM pastor in the Catskills of NY, and then in 1984 to the Bridgehampton UMC. I then continued serving in CT for six years, until returning to the North Shore of Long Island, serving for 13 years in Bayville. In 2012, I was appointed to the UM Church in Amityville and Lindenhurst, taking me home to the South Shore of Long Island.

Family Update: My son, John, has just returned to the U.S. after five years teaching English in South Korea. My daughter, Mary, studied at Emory University (Atlanta, GA) to be a nurse practitioner, and graduated in the midst of COVID. She was hired right away by Duke University Hospital as a nurse.

NEWS Since Our Last Reunion: At 66, "Senior Panic" takes on a different meaning as I re-discover who "Just Bob" is, following 41 years as "Pastor Bob" in the United Methodist Church, I retired from pastoring the UM Church in Amityville and Lindenhurst. The road I travel is without my wife of 37 years, Ilse, who died on February 17 due to complications due to COVID. I do enjoy life sailing on the ocean in Point Lookout (Long Island) and on Lake Willoughby in Westmore, Vermont. I’m attempting to fully retire, but in June, 2021, the Westmore Community Church took me on as their part-time pastor. Continuing to serve the church has been an important part of my grieving. I enjoy time with friends and look forward to our 45th Reunion.

Carol (Beveridge) Beabout

217 Stoney Creek Dr #59, Mifflintown, PA 17059; 240-751-5061 Email for Carol: crbcalvinist@gmail.com

Ronald L. Beabout: thebeabouts2@gmail.com; On Facebook, Twitter, Tumblr Family Update: Married to Ronald L. Beabout, Class of ’77.

Education after Houghton: I put Ron through seminary. (ThM—Master of Theology). Pursued French language study.

Occupation Update: I’m a missionary and pastor’s wife and now a church planter’s wife.

Service/Church Involvement: I was a missionary in Cote d’Ivoire and France, and am a pastor’s wife in the Orthodox Presbyterian Church.

In My Spare Time . . . I enjoy computer, reading, and cooking experiments.

My Time at Houghton Major: General Science. Minor: Psychology.

Favorite Professor: Dr. Donald Bailey Houghton Memory I Enjoy Sharing: Traveling every year over Spring Break—ten days in a bus with the College Choir. Also, the best Senate Spots ever.

Our Time After Houghton: After seminary, we served as missionaries in Cote d’Ivoire (West Africa) and in the suburbs of Paris, France for 12 years. We lived a few years in Chicago suburbs while Ron taught French at Wheaton Academy and returned to the pastorate in the Orthodox Presbyterian church. We served nine years in Wisconsin and 4 years doing church planting in Maryland. Now we’ve served another 4 years planting a church in rural central Pennsylvania. We’ve raised two military sons; Geoffrey served in the US Marine Corps in Iraq. Richard served in the Navy on the aircraft carrier Carl Vinson, and served 3 years in the Reserves.

NEWS Since Our Last Reunion: We’ve been trying to grow Grace & Truth Orthodox Presbyterian Church here in the Mifflintown area. We currently have about 30 including all the kids. While my dad had died before the last reunion, since then we’ve both lost the rest of our parents. Our highlight almost every year is a trip to Jamaica for pure rest and relaxation. (We highly recommend Montego Bay!!!) We hope to officially retire in 2023.

Carol Olsen Stevenson

7740 East River Rd, Rush, NY 14543; (585) 533-1129 Email: Carolruthstevendon@gmail.com Family Update: I am married to Paul Stevenson since 1977. I retired from teaching five years ago. I enjoy our six grandchildren, tennis, community Bible study, mission trips, hiking, biking, kayaking, book clubs, Child Evangelism Fellowship, skiing, traveling, and friends. Every year of retirement has been different. Hmmm!

Education after Houghton: I have a Masters in Remedial Teaching/Reading from Miami University of Ohio.

Occupation Update:

I enjoy retirement from Rush Henrietta School District and adjunct teaching at Roberts Wesleyan College.

Service/Church Involvement: Community Bible study; Child Evangelism Fellowship In My Spare Time . . . I am very good at playing tennis, hiking, skiing, kayaking, biking, gardening—but mostly tennis. I’m also good at socializing--book clubs, girls night, couples night.

Overseas travel continues to be part of my life. Whew!

My Time at Houghton Majors: I had a double major in Elementary Education and Psychology.

Favorite Professors: Jake Jacobsen was memorable. Lola Haller.

Carolyn Dunstan Knowlton

88 Lee Drive, Palm Coast, Florida 32137; (619) 993-2018 Email: knowltonteacher@yahoo.com Family Update: Married to Daniel Knowlton, Class of 1976 Son: Robert Knowlton—born 12/18/2003 Education after Houghton: Masters in Special Education--National University—San Diego Occupation Update: Retired from teaching for Jamul Dulzura Union School District—Jamul, CA, San Diego County 9/1987—6/2018 Service/Church Involvement: Parkview Church, Palm Coast, FL—unpaid staff working as an assistant to the family ministries pastor In My Spare Time . . . I enjoy quilting, reading, crafting, traveling My Time at Houghton Majors: dual major—Elementary Education and Psychology Favorite Professor: Kay Lindley Houghton Memory I Enjoy Sharing: Being a cheerleader, playing rook NEWS Since Our Last Reunion: I retired after 31 years teaching in San Diego County and moved to Florida.

Cathy (Thomas) LaBarr

544 Main Road, Corfu, NY 14036; (585) 599-4290 Email: crlabarr@yahoo.com General Update: I am currently retired and enjoying spending time with my husband, my two children, and seven grandchildren. I am also active in my church and do a lot of volunteering in my community.

Service/Church Involvement: I am currently a lead on our counting team and part of the worship team.

In My Spare Time . . . I enjoy doing several different crafts and reading in my spare time (when I have some). I also enjoy trips with my husband.

My Time At Houghton Major(s) and Minor(s): My major at Houghton was Elementary Education and Psychology.

Christine (Tina) Hoffer (known as Tina Webber at Houghton) 1920 Stockton Walk Lane, Snellville, GA 30078, 770-490-2926 Email: singingt@yahoo.com On Facebook (Tina Marie)

Family Update: Married to Mike Hoffer on February 15, 1997. Foster parents from 2014-2017.

We hosted 10 children during that time, not all at once, and are still in touch with 2.

Education after Houghton: BS Nursing from Emory University in 1978; Master’s of Nursing in Neonatal/Perinatal from Emory University in 1987; Certified as Women’s Health Nurse Practitioner in 1987; McAfee School of Theology at Mercer University from 2002-2003 (2 Greek classes, 1 Hebrew). Perspectives on the World Christian Movement; School of Music Ministry (6 weeks); Freedom in Christ training; Sozo training; YWAM Crossroads Discipleship Training School and Outreach.

Occupation Update: Retired. Worked 33 years as an RN, mostly in NICU. Service/Church Involvement: Grace Fellowship Church in Snellville, Community Bible Study (CBS) leader, Neighborhood Bible Study leader, 2 singing groups In My Spare Time . . . I enjoy gardening and hiking.

My Time at Houghton Major: Music. Minor: Bible.

Favorite Professors: Dr. Bailey and Mr. Jacobson Houghton Memory I Enjoy Sharing: My dorm for my freshman year was East Hall and I was placed on the 4th Floor Old Wing. We called ourselves the 4th Oldies. We were all so different, but we had such a great time on that floor. Linda Vandenburg was our RA. Some of the great belly laughs of my life were on that floor that year. There were pranks and laughter, but there were also times of prayer. It was amazing.

After three years at Houghton, I transferred to nursing school at Emory, so when I graduated from Emory, I was able to obtain a degree from Houghton in absentia.

For 33 years I have worked as a nurse in a cardiac unit, public health, overseas public health with refugees, but mostly neonatal care. At the same time, I continued to serve in music ministry in my church, in choirs and then worship teams, singing and playing my flute. I took two medical mission trips and was worn out by them. Then I took several mission trips which involved prayer and doing worship concerts and found my niche.

Mike and I married when I was 41; a song he used to sing to me during that time was “Broken Road” by Nitty Gritty Dirt Band. And so it was, as we had both been through some major disappointments. Much of our focus has been with Mike’s work as a caseworker

resettling refugees through World Relief. We also had a time of about eight years of caring for aging parents. I also ran for a public office in 2012, for state house representative for our district and lost. (But it was a GREAT experience.) Since becoming foster parents, much of my focus has had to be on the multiple needs of the children we receive.

NEWS Since Our Last Reunion: My husband has had some health issues, which are currently resolved. We have lost 2 nephews since 2018.

Chris Canfield

50 VanBuren Drive Fulton, NY 13069; 315-598-6627 Email: chriscanfield@earthlink.net Family Update: I’m married to Windy (Debbie) McKay 1976.

Education after Houghton: MBA from College of William and Mary 1982.

Occupation Update: Manager at Canfield Machine and Tool LLC. Service/Church Involvement: On the admin council.

In My Spare Time . . . I enjoy spending time with family, reading, traveling and working on projects around the house.

My Time at Houghton Major: Business Administration. Minor: Economics.

Favorite Professors: Warren Woolsey and Arnold Cook.

Houghton Memory I Enjoy Sharing: I’ll start with a serious memory. In 1975, being part of the torchlight procession welcoming John and Carolyn Miller back from 8 months captivity in Vietnam is a wonderful memory for me. In 2003, while Windy was teaching an auditing course for Houghton in Thailand, we spent an evening at the Miller’s home and they told us how special that torchlight night was for them.

My favorite course in college was Modern Missions with Professor Woolsey. In the 45 years since graduation God has given Windy and me some great opportunities to see how “modern missions” is changing. Twenty-seven years ago, Windy began doing Internal Audits for Wycliffe, as a volunteer, usually once but sometimes two or three times a year. After the first several years, I started assisting her on most of the audits, and I thank God for the privilege this has been. We’ve seen how God is working in many countries to get the Bible translated into languages that don’t have it. In 2015, we crossed paths in Kenya with classmates Paul and Kyle Kroening. Their many years committed to serving God with Wycliffe is inspiring and humbling.

NEWS Since Our Last Reunion: In 2018, we were able to spend time with Becky (Locke) and Steve Thorson (both class of 1976) when we did an audit in Nepal. It’s inspiring to see how God has used them in medical and theological work. Our experiences doing an audit in Bangladesh the following year helped us better understand why Tom Corson fell in love with the people of this country. We praise God for his dedication to serving Christ. (We’re sorry we weren’t able to see him while we were there.)

Cynthia (Cindy Rudd) Regner

5990 Grove Hill Road, Frederick, MD 21703; 301-305-5243 Email: cynthiaregner5@gmail On Facebook, LinkedIn Family Update: Married to Rudolph Regner since 1977.

Education after Houghton: Spanish classes; flute performance.

Occupation Update: Retired from teaching in May, 2022.

Service/Church Involvement: I teach a women’s Bible class and sing in the choir.

In My Spare Time . . . I enjoy gardening, exercise, and playing the flute My Time at Houghton Major: Sociology. Minor: Christian Education.

Favorite Professors: Laurence Mullen and Helen Hirsh Houghton Memory I Enjoy Sharing: Hanging out with the Gao girls and meeting Rudy Regner!

I loved teaching at our Christian school for the past 29 years. This was a career I didn’t plan to pursue but was able to grow into over the years. We have raised two sons and a daughter who have given us seven grandchildren. Our travels have taken us to the Philippines numerous times, and Israel four years ago.

David Davis

1305 New York Ave, Manasquan, NJ 08736; (732) 996-6157 Email: dldavis7@gmail.com General Update: I’ve been married to Debra for 41 years. We've lived at the Jersey Shore for most of the last 36 years. We have two married daughters. One lives in Chicago with our three grandchildren, and the other lives in Denver.

Education after Houghton: Masters degree in Electrical Engineering from RPI after graduating Houghton.

Occupation Update: I worked for Bell Labs for 20 years, developing telecommunications equipment. For the last 15 years, I worked as a contractor supporting the US Army, developing secure communications. I retired last year and am thoroughly enjoying it! We’ve been spending time each winter in Sarasota. We love living at the shore, but are considering a permanent move down to Florida.

Service/Church Involvement: I’ve been involved in various church ministries over the years. My wife and I were part of a musical/drama outreach group for several years. I have been a church elder at various times and was the youth leader during my kids’ high-school years. I’ve also enjoyed teaching the Bible in various capacities over the years.

In My Spare Time . . . I enjoy gardening and staying active. I enjoy swimming and even took up surfing at 62. My wife and I love to travel. Our favorite place is Italy, which we've visited three times over the years. This past spring, we spent a month there, just trying to enjoy life like the locals. This fall we have a trip planned to Greece. Can’t wait!

My Time at Houghton Major: Biology. Minor: Chemistry.

Dave and Cindi Rudd 135 Nemier Rd, Lacona, NY 13083; (315) 387-5213 Email: dsrudd@frontier.com Family Update: Dave and Cindi Rudd have four grown sons, four lovely daughters–in–law, and 16 precious grandchildren.

Education after Houghton: Cindi completed her Master’s Degree from Oswego State University. Dave is pretty sure that he has been through the school of hard knocks.

Occupation Update: Dave milked his beloved herd of Holstein cows until May of 2020. At that time he needed a second hip replacement and did not have the help that he would need to continue in dairy farming. He now works with his son, Levi, raising beef cows.

Cindi retired from teaching this past June. She had 31 years with Sandy Creek School System. For 27 of those years Cindi was an inclusion teacher in either second, third, or fourth grade. She never expected for Dave to retire first but is ready to see what the upcoming years have in store now that they are both retired.

Service/Church Involvement: We serve a lovely, small, and outgoing community church in Pierrepont Manor, NY. We have been there 40 years. This has allowed us to see families grow in Christ and allowed us to be participants in baby dedications all the way to marriages of many of these children. Our church loves to see ways to reach out and offer the name of Christ to others. This could be done locally with good news clubs or by the collection of operation Christmas child boxes or by supporting missionaries as they are sent off to serve in other areas.

In Our Spare Time . . . Dave loves to help others in our neighborhood. Cindi loves to garden and do some handcrafts, as well as read. They both love having the grandkids over to play and eat and make memories.

Our Time at Houghton Majors and Minors: Dave majored in Bible and Christian Ed. Cindi majored in Elementary Ed. Both of these majors have served us well as we minister in our church and our community.

Favorite Professor: We were so fortunate to have Chaplain Bareiss as a spiritual leader and mentor in many ways.

Houghton Memory I Enjoy Sharing: Dave loves to recall how he tried to keep his little lamb quiet in his room so that many would come to the room that he shared with Don Thompson at their first open house.

Cindi remembers the wonderful bond that all the girls of Gao had. We also both have fond memories of assigned seats at chapel and how Dave would talk Don Thompson into trading seats with him so that we could sit together.

NEWS Since Our Last Reunion: SINCE OUR LAST REUNION OUR SECOND SON HAS BEEN DIAGNOSED WITH MELANOMA. HE HAS 4 PRECIOUS CHILDREN AGES 9, 7, 5 AND 3. CANCER HAS ITS UPS AND DOWNS. SOMETIMES WE HAVE MORE HOPE THAN OTHERS.

David Wells

40 Chase Hill Road, Warwick, MA, 01378 (U.S. Address); 413.835.6078 Email: drdawells@gmail.com On Facebook+, LinkedIn Family Update: Married Lois Piscopo in 1977.

Education after Houghton: MA from Grace Theological Seminary. EdD from Universidad Interamericana (Puerto Rico).

Occupation Update: Full-time Educational Consultant (July 2017—future) Service/Church Involvement: Missionary—Resourcing Christian Education International/Community Bible study and informal ministry in community In My Spare Time . . . I try to keep up with Lois! (Still at least one step behind.)

My Time at Houghton Major: Physical Education. Minor: Psychology.

Favorite Professor: Dr. Stockin My Time After Houghton: Lois and I were married immediately after graduation and then left for Puerto Rico, where we served as missionaries for a number of years. Our children were born in Puerto Rico, and it became home to us. We have two children and nine grandchildren. Over the years, we have provided a home of security to a number of children and young people who became part of our family, as well. During most of our time in Puerto Rico I served as Director of the Wesleyan Academy there. Subsequently I directed another school in Puerto Rico, and then we returned to New York where I directed a small, K-8, Christian school, and we led the process of developing the high school. After leaving that school, I managed a housing program for homeless alcoholics and was a realtor for commercial properties. Then, for ten years we served as missionaries in Ecuador, where I directed the Alliance Academy International.

NEWS Since Our Last Reunion: For many years I consulted for international schools, primarily Christian schools in Latin America. Since leaving AAI, this has become my full-time job and ministry. We continue to live in Ecuador on a small ranch that is populated by Lois’s horses and an assortment of other animals. We enjoy the freedom our current ministry permits for us to spend time with our family in Massachusetts. The Lord has led us to sell our property here in Ecuador and relocate to Massachusetts at the end of 2022.

Debbie Barnett Beers

2724 Mechanic St, Weedsport, NY 13166; (716) 697-3903 Email: debbiebeersjrm@gmail.com On Facebook, LinkedIn Family Update: I married Gary L. Beers in 1976. Gary earned his Associate’s Degree in 1989, then was ordained a minister in 1991. The adventure of pouring my life into others as a pastor’s

wife for 38 years. Mother of four children and now nine grandchildren. Worked at headquarters of World Hope International in Washington, DC. Served in pregnancy care centers wherever we lived. Team player with my husband, serving in eight uniquely different Wesleyan churches, ranging from small to megachurch.

Occupation Update: Retired pastor’s wife, Administrative Assistant, Women’s Ministry Director.

Currently part-time Library Aide In My Spare Time . . . I enjoy golfing, counted cross stitch, reading, and time with grandkids.

My Time at Houghton Major: Physical Education. Minor: Psychology Favorite professor: Doris Neilson Service/Church Involvement: Office Manager, Women’s Ministry, Children’s Ministry Major: Physical Education. Minor: Psychology.

Houghton Memory I Enjoy Sharing: Loved playing varsity sports—VOLLEYBALL, basketball, softball, tennis. My grandmother lived in Houghton so I was able to visit her often while attending college. Maturing in my faith, giving God first place in my heart, getting engaged and then married between semesters of my senior year! Had the opportunity to come back and teach at Houghton, filling in teaching Adaptive Physical Education for a professor on sabbatical leave.

NEWS Since Our Last Reunion: Just celebrated 45 years of marriage. Husband retired after 38 years in eight Wesleyan churches and I assisted him along the way. Nine grandchildren ages 15– 5. Looking for God’s next step in this new season of life!

Denise (Luptak) Campbell

58 Cimarron Valley Circle, Little Rock, Arkansas; 501-960-7662 Email: r.campbell05@comcast.net On Facebook, LinkedIn Service/Church Involvement: Church Community Group, AR Kids Read, and various church and community service projects and organizations.

In My Spare Time . . . I enjoy spending time with our children and granddaughter (and later this year, will be welcoming to more grandchildren), traveling, and reading.

My Time at Houghton Major: Chemistry. Minor: Math.

After graduating from Houghton, I moved to Washington, DC, and worked for two US Congressmen, including one from Arkansas, over the next four years. While I worked for a representative from Arkansas, an explosion occurred in a Titan Missile silo, and I traveled to Arkansas for the congressman. In Little Rock, I met Rick Campbell “and the rest is history.” I am thankful for God’s grace across my life. To dwell on His blessings in summarizing the 36 years of “history” after I met Rick, I have enjoyed and am thankful for: celebrating 35 years of marriage; parenting a son and daughter; adding a granddaughter (with whom we are completely smitten) to our family, and anticipating two more grandchildren due this year; serving in our church and

community; meeting new friends in new places; working for a governor; working for/retiring from a financial services and technology provider after 34 years; and discovering the gift of daily life and softer edges NEWS Since Our Last Reunion: When I retired in 2017, I planned to be more available to our “expanded and expanding” family, spend more time volunteering with our church and nonprofits, and to travel more freely. In 2020, our travel and volunteer work came to an abrupt halt with the arrival of COVID, but our availability to family took a quantum leap as our son and his family left their New York City apartment on two days’ notice, so he could work remotely from our house and have more indoor/outdoor space for a two-year-old and four-year-old.

Four months later, their newborn daughter came home from the hospital and joined the crew at our house and remained our daily “visitors” until they moved to Houston, on June 11 of this year. The past two years have been a wonderful blessing for us and a true silver lining in a cloud. Once again, however, we’re “in transition,” and finding a new normal.

Dennis Perkins

3184 60th St, Hamilton, MI 49419; (616) 836-6344 Email: Dennislperkins@yahoo.com Family Update: Married to a wonderful wife named Kathy. We have been married for 41 years and have four children in their thirties. Three of our kids are married and the fourth is almost there. We enjoy our six grandchildren and love watching them grow to know the Lord, get involved in their churches, and develop theIr gifts and interests.

Education after Houghton: I received a Master of Divinity from Asbury Theological seminary in 1980.

Occupation Update: I have pastored for 19 years, and have served as a chaplain at American House Senior living community for 16 years. Worked six years quoting and selling windows and doors. I am currently semi-retired, working two days per week as chaplain, and handyman on the side.

Service/Church Involvement: I currently co-teach with one of the executive pastors at Central Wesleyan Church in Holland, Michigan. I also lead hymns of worship for the seniors service once monthly at Central Wesleyan Church.

In My Spare Time . . . I enjoy golfing, building, and woodworking. My wife and I take many weekend trips to Indianapolis to visit grandkids. We love to travel and take our annual vacation in February to Puerto Vallarta, Mexico.

Don Woodhouse

4401 Main St, Hemlock, New York 14466; (585) 278-6313 Email: woodonson1@gmail.com

Family Update: Kathy and I celebrated our 48th wedding anniversary in January. We have two children. One daughter, age 36. One son, age 42. We also have two grandchildren. I'm still working full-time from home. Kathy is fully retired. We are part of the Little Lakes Wesleyan Church of Honeoye, New York. I still play guitar, bass, violin, etc.

Education after Houghton: Masters from Eastern Seminary Occupation Update: I taught Bible at a Nazarene high school for four years. From there I have been in the IT arena, mainly with sales and marketing.

Service/Church Involvement: We are active in our local Wesleyan Church.

In My Spare Time . . . I'm still a huge comic book fan. I run a few fan clubs on various comic book related social sites. I also still greatly enjoy chess on sites such as CHESS.COM. I still enjoy playing with various music groups, but lately there hasn't been a lot of opportunity for that, except church worship.

My Time at Houghton Major: Bible. Minor: Christian Education Favorite Professors: Professor Woolsey, Professor Gould, Professor Schultz.

Houghton Memory I Enjoy Sharing: A cavalcade of memories for sure. I got married in the middle of my sophomore year. One of my first jobs there was pasteurizing milk. And I love telling how one of my bands had the electricity turned off on it after the first number at a Wesley Chapel Senate Spot (I assume in 1976?), with the HOSTs immediately running out to the stage and going, "Well, that's it for this time AROUND!

Donna Dumas Corbeil

64 Irving St., Manchester, CT 06042; 860-713-4832; Email: donnacrbl@aol.com On Facebook Family Update: My husband is Stephen Corbeil.

Education after Houghton: Master’s of Education from SUNY at Plattsburgh; Master’s level school administrator classes.

Occupation Update: I have successfully retired a second time from a physical therapy office job.

What an interesting experience through the COVID years! I was even trained to do the back of sinus nasal swabs. Now I am home most days, but still subbing at the school I taught at for so long.

Service/Church Involvement: I teach the adult Sunday-school class for our church and serve on the Church Board currently. I am also active in the Missions International program at our church. Missions is a vital part of my make-up so I have gone on many short-term missions trips. We are currently making plans to go to Kenya this winter for about 2 weeks.

In My Spare Time: I love to read, garden, and cook. When I take the time, I enjoy crocheting.

Any time I can get to the beach, I am there! I also volunteer one day per week at the local food pantry and kitchen.

My Time at Houghton Majors: Elementary Education and Social Sciences. Minor: History.

Favorite Professor: Dr. Kay Lindley

Houghton Memory I Enjoy Sharing: A fond memory is the ice storm we had during exam week.

The power first went off when I was attending a concert in the chapel. With the curtains shut, the blackness was intense. The concert pianist kept us all calm and in place while entertaining us. I think the power was on and off for about three days. We were allowed to light candles in the dorm. Science students studied in the labs by Bunsen burner. Meals were served at random times when the kitchen had power to cook meals. We waited for an announcement that the dining hall was open.

My first few years after leaving college were full of transition and moving around—kind of finding myself and where God wanted me to end up (probably like many of us). Eventually, God moved me to Connecticut and I have now been here for 36 years. I have taught at the same school for 34 years—The Cornerstone Christian School. This place has become my family, my church, and my community. Thinking about retiring is definitely bittersweet.

About twenty years ago, I met my husband, Stephen. He brought joy and love into my life and showed me things about myself I never knew. It has certainly been an adventure figuring all this out over the years because Stephen does not have an “off” button. So, life is never dull. He is constantly thinking missionally. We love to go on missions trips in the summer, and we have a special heart for a little church in Ulyanich, Russia. We are planning a trip to Israel in the near future.

NEWS Since Our Last Reunion: Since our last reunion, I started (and retired from) a new job. I worked in a physical therapy office as the patient service representative and loved it. I enjoyed working with the patients and staff and trying to bring God’s light with me in our relationships.

After retiring from the office I worked full-time with our contractor adding on to our home – the hardest job I have ever undertaken! We have also traveled more recently. We took a tour to Israel (if you haven’t gone – GO) and a long vacation in Hawaii. We have also had time to visit family and friends since the pandemic ended.

Elaine (Jones) Brock

328 Hammock Grove Court Saint Johns, Florida 32259 (480) 291-4211 Email: EJBrockjax@gmail.com

General Update: Since graduation, the Lord has blessed me beyond comprehension. My first job was working as an Editorial Assistant at a Christian magazine in Plainfield, NJ. I met my husband, Richard, and we were married in January 1979. Richard is a graduate of Northeastern Bible College in Essex Fells, NJ, and was working as a Chaplain at the Market Street Mission in Morristown, NJ. So right from the start, I was involved in full-time Christ-centered ministry, for which I’m very thankful! We moved into pastoral ministry in 1982.

In 1987, our church embarked upon a wonderful project of helping to build a school in Santa Ana, El Salvador. My cousin and his family were career missionaries in Central America and through this endeavor and several trips to El Salvador, we were able to adopt our son, Michael. Mic loves the Lord and attended Arizona Christian University. He has since earned his MBA and now works for Sodexo, an international company based in France. His wife, Lily, was

an elementary teacher and now a full-time mom. Since they live in Arizona, we’re flying back and forth every couple of months to see them, as you can quite imagine!

Through the years, we’ve served in home missions in church planting and foreign missions serving for 7 years in the Dutch West Indies, Costa Rica, and the Canary Islands of Spain. Returning to the States in 1997, my husband pastored an established church where I began teaching in their Christian school. That turned my life in a new direction, and I became a state certified teacher, teaching music, speech, and drama, later adding high school English, AP Lit and Public Speaking. We moved to Florida in 2002, and I continued teaching in Christian schools in Jacksonville.

In 2008, my husband accepted a pastorate in Phoenix, AZ, and we moved out there where I continued teaching, one year in a charter school for at-risk high school students, which was definitely a learning experience for me. Through contacts in Phoenix, Richard accepted a position working at Jewish Voice Ministries, a missions organization which reaches out to the lost tribes of Israel around the world. They are currently focusing on bringing medical teams to Ethiopia and Zimbabwe where they share the Good News of Yeshua the Messiah. This is a fascinating ministry that has changed our focus in a wonderful way. I’m blessed to join Richard for many ministry trips, and we’re honored to be a part of this team. We moved back to our Florida home in 2011 where Richard now telecommutes,.

Education after Houghton: Richard and I both completed a one-year Masters program in Latin American culture and linguistics while living and working in San Jose, Costa Rica. I also completed various professional development courses in education to maintain my teaching certification. Richard has far more post grad work under his belt and maintained his training as a certified alcoholic counselor, biblical counselor, as well as completing extensive theology and leadership courses at various seminaries and universities.

Occupation Update: I worked with several Christian organizations including national religious broadcasters and Trans World Radio. However, I have really enjoyed teaching in primarily Christian schools since 1997. I have also always taught at least some piano students through the years. In 2002, I became affiliated with the Steinway Association and have maintained my certification with them. (www.teacher.steinway.com). Since 2012 I have been teaching private piano lessons full- time to more than 60 students on a weekly basis.

Service/Church Involvement: I have been involved in Christian ministry since 1977. My primary involvement in church life was directing worship teams, church choirs and musical dramatic productions in both churches and Christian schools. As I mentioned, Richard and I have had the privilege of working in rescue mission, home missions, foreign missions, pastoring established churches, and now being involved in messianic ministry worldwide. I’ve been honored to serve in various capacities in each of these environments. Since leaving pastoral ministry, we have always been involved in our local church as much as possible. We currently attend River Rock Church in Nocatee, Florida.

In My Spare Time . . . We're beach people and love living on the Florida coast. When living in Arizona, we grew to love exploring the mountains and took up hiking. In 1990, we began visiting national parks when itinerating to raise our foreign missions support. To date, we've visited over 150 national parks and sites around our country. We love traveling in general and don't hesitate to hop on a plane to somewhere whenever possible. We've had the privilege of visiting 47 states and 18 countries so far and hope to add to the number. Personally, I enjoy anything

on the water (although I’m not as much of a water skiier as I used to be!). I also enjoy needlework and have completed over 60 tapestries in our travels.

However, mentoring young people, particularly high school students, has been very close to my heart. Through the years, I have had the privilege of working with students on many levels, and am always honored and amazed to be a part of their lives as they seek to follow God's calling.

My Time at Houghton Majors: Although I started out as a music major at Houghton, Roger Rozendal introduced me to the idea of majoring in communications during the Winterim of 1974. So I’m glad I broadened out my majors to communications and music. Both majors have served me well through the years as I've worked in education and music ministry.

Favorite Professors:I very much enjoyed singing under the direction of Donald Bailey. Roger Rozendal was also an inspiration to me.

Houghton Memory I Enjoy Sharing: I loved the environment of the Houghton Community.

Autumns were beautiful and winters were fun. Houghton years were actually quite difficult for me on a personal level. My father passed away unexpectedly our freshman year, and I had a difficult time adjusting. I questioned a lot of things regarding God's purpose in taking him so prematurely, in my opinion. It was a time of rebellion for me and definitely a time of growing. I had enough spirituality and prayer surrounding me, which kept me, protected from diverting too far from the Lord.

Holly Reid McLaughlin

409 Ash Street, Delanco, NJ 08075; 607-217-4539 Email: hollyreidmclaughlin@gmail.com Family Update: Married to Kevin McLaughlin since 1983. Two children: Stephen (31 years old), married to Catherine Turcich-Kealey in 2014, one granddaughter (age 3); and Kate (28 years old), married to Joachim Gisewski in 2016, one granddaughter (age 4) and one grandson (age 2).

Education after Houghton: School of Life, plus non-credit courses at Parsons School of Design in New York City, Art Students League in New York City, and the University of the Arts in Philadelphia.

Occupation Update: Part-time church treasurer and part-time Nana.

Service/Church Involvement: Long-time member of Dobbins Memorial United Methodist Church in Delanco, NJ. Currently I’m the Church Treasurer, the treasurer of the Trustees, and a member of the Administrative Board.

In My Spare Time . . . I enjoy cooking, gardening (vegetables), and reading.

My Time at Houghton Majors: Biology and Writing.

Favorite Professors: Dr. Anne Whiting, Dr. and Mrs. Barcus, Roger Richardson, and Marjorie Stockin

Houghton Memory I Enjoy Sharing: Playing tricks on Calvin Wilcox in our freshman year.

Rooming with the fabulous Lori Mulligan in our senior year. And creating a design for a backdrop in the Wesley Chapel for Dr. Chamberlain’s installation as President.

When I look back on these 40 years post-Houghton, I’m so glad I was able to begin my adult life with an excellent education and a firm spiritual foundation. Here’s what I’m most pleased to have accomplished: 1—Being able to build and maintain a strong Christian marriage that’s been blessed with two wonderful children who are well put together and happily married. 2—Being able to learn book design, earn a living with it, and stay current in it. 3— Being able to make a fulfilling life in a small town in South Jersey after having lived in New York City and North Jersey.

News Since Our Last Reunion.

I was laid off from my book design job right as the COVID pandemic began. The layoff was independent of the pandemic but it was still hard. Happily, I’m rebounding and finding there are many joys in life beyond being employed full-time.

Jim Priest

13204 Canyon Lakes Dr, Oklahoma City, OK 73142; (405) 202-8863 Email: jim@sage-counsel.com General Update: Diane and I celebrated our 44th wedding anniversary and are still living in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Our two children are married, with Spencer living in San Diego and Amanda living in Oklahoma City with her husband and world-class grandchild, James, who is four and a half.

I migrated out of law practice into nonprofit leadership in 2010, after coming in second in a state-wide race for Attorney General. I currently serve as president and CEO of Goodwill Industries of Central Oklahoma, whose mission is to help people overcome challenges to employment. I teach a Sunday-school class, write columns for local newspapers, and try to be a World-Class Papa to James. I recently completed a 135-mile hike on the Camino de Santiago in April, and it was a rich and spiritually rewarding experience. I also meet monthly with an Ignatian spiritual director, attempting to faithfully hike the pilgrimage of life and explore the mystery of God. Diane was involuntarily retired when her hospital shut down their outpatient diabetes education program. She wakes up with a hymn on her lips every morning and finds ways to minister to others, especially women who have lost their husbands.

Education after Houghton: Law School at Syracuse. Ordination in the Church of the Nazarene.

Still enrolled in the school of hard knocks Service/Church Involvement: A few years ago I served for 7 months as interim pastor at a nearby Nazarene church while they searched for a new pastor. A great experience—at least for me!

In My Spare Time . . . I try to run (I now call it "interval walking" . . . run/walk/run/walk), and I read several books at a time. The last two years I started reading fiction! I also enjoy teaching

Sunday School; playing with my dog, Jeter, who is named after former Yankee shortstop Derek Jeter; playing with James; and hiking.

My Time at Houghton Major: History. Minors: Philosophy and Speech Favorite professor: Larry Mullen Houghton Memory I Enjoy Sharing: My four years at Houghton were without doubt the best years of my life. Learning, growing, having fun, and learning how to date multiple girls at the same time. The Glee Club, intramural sports, friendships, Dayspring (singing group), and establishing relationships for a lifetime!

Joan Hall Rudloff

11800 E. 59th Terrace, Kansas City,Missouri 64133; (515) 570-4551 Email: mishapraise@yahoo.com Family Update: Married to Jeff Rudloff, class of ’75. I have three children and six grandchildren and one cat.

Occupation Update: Retired from Hy-Vee as a cake decorator. I am now a full-time fine artist.

Service/Church Involvement: I sing in the choir.

In My Spare Time . . . I enjoy painting and walking the trails here in Kansas City.

My Time at Houghton Major: Bible. Minor: Music Favorite Professor: Warren Woolsey Houghton Memory I Enjoy Sharing: Loved how scenic it was.

NEWS Since Our Last Reunion: I am retired and two of my kids moved to Kansas City. And we have a little grandson here who loves his pappy.

Jo (Fortune) Belser

5604 Cornish Way, Alexandria, VA 22315-4019; 703-971-4561 Email: jobelser@aol.com On Facebook, Pinterest, Google+, LinkedIn, YouTube Education after Houghton: M.I.S. from The George Washington University; M.Div. from Virginia Theological Seminary.

Family Update: Celebrating 35 years with my spouse, CAPT Lenore Funkhouser, USN, retired Occupational Update: Episcopal priest.

Service/Church Involvement: Yes, but I won’t bore you with them.

In My Spare Time . . . I enjoy cycling.

My Time at Houghton Major: Chemistry. Minors: Math and Writing.

Favorite Professor: Richard Gould (Who knew that Greek for a Chemistry student would have paid off so!)

Houghton Memory I Enjoy Sharing: Being Confirmed at St. Philip’s Episcopal Church in Belmont.

Juanita Smart (Juan/Nita)

435 Elss Street; Clarion, PA 16214; home: 814-223-9397; cell and text: 81-221-719 Email: jmsmart435@gmail.com On Facebook (Juanita Smart) Family Update: My mom passed away in November of 2020; since then I have been estranged from my 2 younger sisters. Coming from a fractured family as I do, I feel it’s important to understand that there are many ways to configure a family besides the traditional “Leave It to Beaver,” “The Waltons,” or “The Cosby Show” models we were delivered on popular TV. “Friends” continue to be the backbone of my personal support, and friends continue to show me, and teach me in remarkable ways about what I know of Gods’ affectionate, abundant, and unmovable love for me.

Education Update: MA in Student Personnel from Buffalo State University; MA in Rhetoric and Composition from Oregon State University; PhD in English and Composition from Washington State University.

Occupation Update: In June of 2022, I retired after more than 20 years as Assistant professor of English at Clarion University in Clarion, PA. Now every morning I pray, “Lord, open me up like a flower to embrace all the possibilities of this new day with You!” Since retirement is still new, I just want to “be still,” and breathe right now, and find my new life rhythm, which I know will include fostering meaningful relationships as I serve the local community through the food bag ministry at my church, working on behalf of homeless animals, and pursuing my love of writing. I am also interested in training to be a hospice volunteer, and in general want to find useful ways to invest or “donate” my time.

Service/Church Involvement: Hmmmm. . . I am not sure that sitting in a church, listening to a “sermon” feeds me spiritually anymore. There are many ways to hear and listen to the voice of God. I do understand the value of “worship” and of worshiping with others; I believe prayer is integral to knowing God more intimately, but I’ve felt disappointed and even ashamed of “institutionalized” Christianity and its insistence on excluding “others;” then there were and continue to be all of those sex scandals that rocked the church; these days I discover Christ and God’s “still, small voice” in the Mother’s Day gift of 3 tiny, precious eggs, cupped in a hidden nest, that my dogs led me to in local PA gamelands, or working shoulder to shoulder with other believers as we pack and hand out food items to people who need help; I hear the voice of God in quiet conversations with friends and loved ones who are self-disclosing about where they are struggling with their faith. I don’t understand pain and suffering (for instance, why innocent people and children in Ukraine have to suffer and die because Putin thirsts for power), but I know that somehow God is there in the midst of pain and suffering, that God wants us to help, wants us to listen, to really listen, to other peoples’ stories, and I am grateful to God for every pulse of joy and wonder I feel.

In My Spare Time . . . I still enjoy spending time with friends, going for hikes or snowshoeing with or without my dogs, reading and writing; I count ZOOM as one of the blessings of the

pandemic, which allowed me to participate in several creative writing workshops sponsored by Orion magazine, and which continues to enrich me as I participate in recurring, online writing groups, making new friends and refreshing my experience of community.

My Time at Houghton Major: English. Minor: biology.

Favorite Professors: Leax, Jake, Dr. Whiting, Dr. Cook Houghton Memory I Enjoy Sharing: I always loved the Christmas, candlelight procession in East Hall, which started on 4th Main and wove its way to the first floor lobby, adding women from each floor along the way as we lit each other’s candles and added our voices to whatever Christmas carol was being sung; I remember those voices ringing in the stair well as I stood outside my dorm room waiting for the line to burst open the stairwell door, waiting for someone to light my candle as I too stepped into that tide of joy; later as we sat with our living areas in the East Hall lobby, we were surprised with Christmas presents from home; that was a tradition I loved leading when I became an RD in East Hall, and it was a tradition I carried with me to the young women in the Women’s Hall at Letourneau College in Longview, TX. I remember the day after the carols, using a hot iron and pieces of a brown, paper grocery bag to melt and absorb the candle wax that had dripped all over the carpeting during our bountiful celebration.

NEWS Since Our Last Reunion: My “new” news is my retirement from Clarion University, and my desire to live abundantly, trying to share God’s loving kindness, as often as I can, with as many people and living creatures as I can, as authentically as I can, even when I am feeling shy, until God calls me home.

Katharine Amick Frasier (Kathy)

84 Branch Tpk. #89, Concord, NH 03301; 603-717-8241 Email: kafrasier9@gmail.com Family Update: Married to John Frasier. Son Ben is 40 and daughter Anna is 25.

Education after Houghton: University of Rhode Island, Master’s in Library and Information Science, 1990.

Occupation Update: Semi-retired, but still working 10 to 12 hours per week ordering books for Heart of the Heights Catholic Books and Gifts, Concord, NH. Service/Church Involvement: At one reunion, I told about my surprise landing in the Catholic church in 2006. We are members of Immaculate Heart of Mary Church in Concord, and I work in their bookstore. I’ve been involved over the years with the Parish Council, and in Faith Formation, Bible studies, Cursillo Team, cooking for events. . . . I’m working in the meals ministry and food pantry, and am leading a Christian book discussion group. God has blessed and made use of me here!

In My Spare Time . . . I enjoy walking, swimming laps, reading, cooking and eating, church, visiting my kids, eating out with friends, alone time, hanging out with my cocker spaniels, and adventures with John.

My Time at Houghton Majors: English and Writing. Minors: French and Psychology.

Favorite Professors: James and Nancy Barcus Houghton Memory I Enjoy Sharing: My favorite memories of Houghton are of just being there on a daily basis, that time of life and that feeling that anything can happen, running into friends anywhere we went. Also the great singing; I don’t remember being anywhere since with so many people singing hymns with as much gusto as at Houghton. I think most fondly of the everyday stuff with some of the truly best people I could have spent my college years with. I’m very grateful for it all. Lots of laughs and deep discussions, and just the happiest four-year experience I can imagine.

Kathleen Keifer Woolsey (Kathie)

9837 Seymour St, Houghton, New York 14744; (585) 610-0344 Email: kathleenannwoolsey@gmail.com General Update: Dan died several months after our last reunion in October, 2017. I moved to Williamstown, MA, with my daughter Caitlin and her family and did childcare for Dimitri (now 3) and Ariadne (6). Last fall I began looking for a home in Houghton, having missed my friends and Dan's siblings and wanting to have my own place and feel settled. I moved back in May of this year and in the interim, spent time in Houghton, with my son Jesse and family in Pittsburgh, on the west coast with a good friend and my sister, and continued helping in Williamstown. I have spent the past 2 months painting and fixing up my house; I love the private setting in the woods.

Occupation Update: After working at Yale Medical School for a year and then providing fulltime childcare for 2 of my grandchildren for several years, I am happily retired.

My Time at Houghton Favorite Professor: Dr. Moody

Kathy Strawser Worgul

2205 Ridgemont Dr, Finksburg, MD 21048; (240) 446-3056 Email: jkworgul@hotmail.com Family Update: Married to John, a Bethel grad (also Class of ’77). He was ordained into the Ordinariate of the Chair of St. Peter in 2012. After serving as clergy AND Director of Evangelization/Adult Formation at St. Joseph Catholic Community in Eldersburg, Maryland, for 6 years, he became Head Pastor in 2020. We love working together to inspire and grow this Catholic congregation to LOVE Jesus, Scripture and serving others. I am involved as the host of The Journey with Kathy Worgul: an interview show online, with 29 episodes so far, in which I interview people about their faith journey. It is on YouTube, so it can be searched there, and it is also on our church website: saintjoseph.cc . Here’s the link to the first episode: https://youtu.be/gsAznbMEXhw .

I am also a Stephen Minister and in our Schola choir. I retired from the State as a Workforce Specialist but took a part-time job for the County where I am developing podcasts,

teaching workshops, and marketing our services. Our military son, Jeremy, married in October and was promoted to Captain this year. They recently were assigned to Ft. Benning, GA. Our daughter, Abigail, is between her second and third year as a Ph.D. student at the University of Pennsylvania. Studying Latin, Greek, and the Classics. I was able to travel to Slovakia in March to visit my sister. We visited Prague, Budapest, and the eastern mountains of Slovakia. We were even able to help some Ukrainian refugees while there. It was wonderful to visit this part of the world. My mother, a 1949 Houghton grad, is 94 and lives near us. God is good.

Education after Houghton: Masters, Millersville University.

In My Spare Time . . . I enjoy reading, traveling, volunteer work at church.

My Time at Houghton Major: Elementary Ed. Minor: Psych.

Favorite Professor: Jim Worthington Houghton Memory I Enjoy Sharing: Crazy neighbors freshman year in East Hall 4th floor, and special times in Gao. Loved class on bottom floor of Gao! Loved my Winterim class: Sanitation Biology. Lots more.

NEWS Since Our Last Reunion: Son got married. Retired. Visited Eastern Europe

Ken and Kathie Donaldson

8 Hopewell Avenue, Lumberton, NJ; (609) 560-6293 Email: Drkwd1@gmail.com Family Update: Married to Ken Donaldson. Technically graduated in’78 after two years in dental school.

Education after Houghton: Ken—DMD; Kathie—MA and MAC Occupation Update: Ken—dentist; Kathie—therapist Service/Church Involvement: Ken—Treasurer, Grace Presbyterian Kathie—Women’s Ministry, Grace Presbyterian In Our Spare Time . . . We enjoy off roading, beach driving, flying, flying Ken’s drone, reading, hiking, travel, as well as spending time with kids and grandkids My Time at Houghton Majors and Minors: Ken—Chemistry. Kathie—Gen Science, Biology, Education.

NEWS Since Our Last Reunion: We have five grandchildren now which keep us busy. Three were born this year and a half. We are both still working.

UNFORTUNATELY, we can’t make the Reunion as we will be gathering with our 5 kids, spouses, and 5 grandkids in the Outer Banks that week. Hope EVERYONE has a great time.

Lois Piscopo Wells

Quito, Ecuador; US address: 40 Chase Hill Road, Warwick MA 01378 ; US number 413.325.1027; Email: loispwells17@gmail.com On Facebook Family Update: Married to David Wells.

Education after Houghton: MA in English as a Second Language.

Occupation Update: Community ministry and Airbnb “superhost” Service/Church Involvement: Ministry to neighbors in Nono (small community in the mountains of Ecuador) through Bible studies and ladies’ business start-up and ministry in Nono, In My Spare Time . . . I enjoy horseback riding and training; gardening; developing relationships with nationals; entertaining, serving dinners, and hosting house guests.

My Time at Houghton Majors: Elementary Ed and Psychology. Minor: Physical Education.

Favorite Professors: Dr. Massey, Dr. Kingdon, Dr. Doris Neilson Houghton Memory I Enjoy Sharing: The interest all professors took in our lives, the Senate Spots, teaching skiing and other sports activities for non-collegiate athletes, spiritual-growth opportunities.

NEWS Since Our Last Reunion: David and I stepped away from ministry at the Alliance Academy International and have been living full-time in Nono on a small horse ranch, where I’m engaged in ministry to the community and receiving guests through Airbnb. I enjoy my horses, chickens, ducks, rabbits, dogs, and cat.

We are in the process of selling our property in Nono and plan to relocate to Warwick, Massachusetts, at the end of 2022.

Loren Dill

507 Conrad Dr., Cincinnati, OH 45231; 440-773-1347; lorendill@gmail.com On Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn, YouTube Education after Houghton: Executive Program in Social Impact Strategy (2015), University of Pennsylvania; MS (1980) and PhD (1982) Chemical Engineering, University of Rochester.

My Time at Houghton Major: Chemistry. Minors: Biology and Mathematics.

Service/Church Involvement: I have been active in Toastmasters (Tagline: Where Leaders Are Made) and Rotary (Motto: Serve to Change Lives). Since the pandemic hit in 2020, both of those have for the most part been virtual activities. In addition, I have been a mentor to a Congolese, who immigrated to Cleveland in 2011, and those of his family who immigrated in 2015.

NEWS Since Our Last Reunion: I continue being a mentor to the medical doctor from the Democratic Republic of Congo. In 2018 we established a nonprofit in the DRC with the goal of helping women in the country. It struggled before the pandemic hit, and the pandemic has

made its survival more difficult. The medical doctor and his four children, who immigrated in 2015, continue their efforts to get the rest of their family, including his wife and two grandchildren, to the USA. In 2021, after my wife retired from teaching, we moved to Cincinnati, OH, to be near children and grandchildren. Because the pandemic was going strong, we attended our church back in Cleveland online for several months. Late in 2021 we began attending the church of my younger son and his family in person. We continue to slowly build new friendships here in Cincinnati while continuing connections to church friends back in Cleveland via Zoom.

Lori Mulligan Davis (the diploma says Lorraine)

0N093 Nepil Ave, Wheaton, IL 60187; 630-363-9289 cell/text lorimulligandavis@gmail.com On Facebook, Goodreads Family Update: We used to call our daughter LoriOnlyMoreSo, but now we call me AnnieOnlyLessSo. Anne lives in Colorado Springs with God’s gift to us—our son-in-law, Ben. Our son, Mark, is a font designer/graphic designer living in Brooklyn. Where he inherited his unerring fashion sense, I have no idea. “He makes me laugh every day” best describes my Wheatie husband, Scott.

We’re living out the plaque in our downstairs bathroom: “Grow old along with me, The best is yet to be, The last of life For with the first was made” (Browning).

Education after Houghton: Right after Houghton, I did summer school at Oxford studying Shakespeare and then went to William and Mary for grad school in English . . . and for the free pass to Colonial Williamsburg. But I take being an English Major as a life pursuit. Besides Shakespeare, my other passion has become Jane Austen (someone never mentioned at Houghton College!). I’m a Life Member of the Jane Austen Society of North America (JASNA).

My beloved Houghton roommate Holly Reid McLaughlin and I rendezvous somewhere in the North America every year for the JASNA Annual General Meeting. This year we’re going to Vancouver, British Columbia!

Occupation Update: Projects in progress as a book coach and freelance editor are a textbook on Jane Austen’s Christianity by Brenda Cox, and the sequel to BRAT and the Kids of Warriors with Michael Joseph Lyons. A few years back, my husband stole my computer and typeset/designed/printed one copy of my own novel, complete with ISBN number. I plan to polish it up to fulfill a life goal of seeing my own novel on the shelves of the Malverne High School Library. Next year is fifty years since we graduated high school, so now I have a deadline!

Service/Church Involvement: Though at present I’m not leading a club, Pioneer Girls continues to be my heart ministry. During the pandemic, I donated time helping the national ministry, Pioneer Clubs, create Zoom scripts to help churches continue virtually. Then I donated a few months writing new curriculum. I like to volunteering a week at Pioneer Girls camp each summer. I co-lead a monthly Christian arts group. Currently we meet online. You’re invited!

In My Spare Time . . . I enjoy just about anything you can label “literary”: literary audiobooks, literary dancing, literary decorating, literary crafts, literary tourism, literary clothing, literary

cooking, literary Facebook groups, literary conferences. And stories performed on stage; before COVID disrupted theaters, I saw 76 plays and ballets in a single year.

My Time at Houghton Majors: English and Writing. Minors: French and Bible.

Favorite Professors: Jack Leax, Nancy Barcus, James Barcus, Paul Johnson, Lionel Basney, Warren Woolsey A favorite memory I shared in my Houghton One Day Of Giving letter: Mrs. Barcus trying to button my coat one frigid day, before throwing her hands up in despair because there were NO BUTTONS LEFT on my coat. Years later, I found myself wearing another coat with every button AWOL. I sewed on eight crazily mismatched buttons in honor of her.

When I traveled to Waco, TX, to see Dr. Barcus a few years before he died, he reveled in my stories of Mrs. Barcus’s loving care!

NEWS Since Our Lasts Reunion: I had my midlife crisis when I left age 22 behind. My favorite Mary Stewart heroines were 22 and my study at Oxford was over. However, this January I realized my golden year of 22 was not an AGE, but a YEAR. In 2022 I acted as Austen advisor for Paul Gordon’s musical of Sense and Sensibility at Harper College in Chicagoland and was a plenary speaker on Shakespeare and Austen for the Jane Austen Summer Program of University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, a prestigious Austen conference. For the likes of Lori, it can’t get much better than that!

Marjorie (Marge) Harmes Ostrander Syracuse, NY; 315-289-9614 Email: mjobutter@hotmail.com

Family Update: Married to Bob Ostrander (class of 79 and 82). We have four amazing kids, and they, in turn, have given us seven wonderful grandkids. We are currently assisting Bob’s parents who live with us.

Occupation Update: I’m a retired nurse. I volunteer for Young Life assisting with fund raising.

Service/Church Involvement: I am the Sunday-School Coordinator for our church and Kitchen Use Coordinator.

My Time at Houghton and Favorite Professors: Dr. Woolsey, Drs. Irmgard and David Howard, Dr. Bailey, and Dr. Moody.

NEWS Since Our Last Reunion: We are attending this year if my cardiac issues stay stable.

Since the last reunion, I have gone through breast cancer treatment with surgery, chemotherapy, and radiation. I am now 4 years free of cancer. My mom passed away after an eleven-year battle with dementia in December of 2020. Just this week, I was diagnosed with atrial fibrillation. A new item to add to my health list. We adopted two Siamese cats a year ago. They are our constant companions in fun and entertainment. We joined the camping set with our first travel trailer a year ago. My husband is an avid photographer of stars, galaxies and whatever is interesting in the night sky. We load up the camper with our cats and his equipment, we go to where the sky is clear and dark. Our oldest granddaughter turned 16 is learning how to drive. Our 6 year old granddaughter has a heart for the Lord. She told her mom

she needed to go to Sunday School every day, not just Sunday. Her excitement to know more about the Lord is so heartwarming.

Melissa (Missy Wehner) Holley

17221 Royal Drive, Lebanon, Missouri 65536; (585) 969-1108 Email: holleyhouse1988@gmail.com Family Update: After having lived my whole life in Western New York, I retired from teaching in 2011 and moved to Lebanon, Missouri, in September of 2011. My husband had always dreamed of owning a dairy farm and so we took the plunge and became dairy farmers. We had been looking all over the country for several years, and God planted us in Missouri. We were blessed that our children moved with us. I have to say that these last ten years have been the best and worst of my life. Owning your own business is difficult, but owning a dairy farm is really difficult, especially when you start this journey in your late fifties! We sold our dairy cows in 2017 and then we transitioned to beef cattle. My husband had some health issues (back surgery and a hip replacement) so we sold our beef cattle in December of 2020. We hope to raise beef cattle again, but my husband is still recovering from his health issues so that decision is in God’s hands. I have learned and grown so much from this experience. I am so thankful for all of the difficulties of these past ten years! Growth and dependence on God only come through difficulties, and my walk with Jesus has only deepened because of this experience!

There were times when I felt like I was living the Book of Job, and all I can say about that is that I am thankful!! I was hoping to make it to this reunion, because I haven’t made it to any since we moved, but we are now walking with my daughter through her cancer journey. She was diagnosed with Large B Cell Lymphoma at the end of May. The prognosis is very good, but the journey is hard! I am so thankful for all of you and your examples of living for Christ!! I wouldn’t be who I am today if I hadn’t attended Houghton!

Education after Houghton: Masters in Reading Education from Elmira College Occupation Update: Retired from teaching in 2011 Service/Church Involvement: I serve in the children’s ministry and lead a woman’s Bible study.

In My Spare Time . . . I have taken up quilting with a few ladies from my church.

HOUGHTON MEMORIES: Majors and Minors: Elementary Ed/Psychology Favorite Professor: Professor Warren Woolsey

Michael Frost

171 Lower Middle Creek Rd, Kunkletown, PA 18058; 570-620-8189 Email: frostypastor@yahoo.com On Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn

Education after Houghton: MDiv from Lutheran Theological Seminary in Gettysburg (PA) 1982.

Family Update: New granddaughter Jamie Lyn, born Jan 12, 2022.

Occupation Update: Still serving as pastor for two congregations, each part-time, making one full-time position. Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, Palmerton, PA, since June, 2015, and St. Matthew’s Lutheran Church, (North Weissport) Lehighton, PA, since January, 2017. I also lead a Saturday evening spoken service of Holy Communion each week at St. John’s Lutheran Church, in the town of Jim Thorpe, PA (east side).

In My Spare Time . . . Spare Time? What’s spare time?

My Time at Houghton: Major: Bible. Minors: Christian Education and Psychology.

Favorite Professor: Professor Carl Schultz Houghton Memory I Enjoy Sharing: I was an active participant in the “Rook Gang,” who managed to take over our portion of the Campus Center. Many found us an odd group but, for us, we were a real community within the wider Houghton community and developed a bond of love for each other that was really important for us.

NEWS Since Our Last Reunion: Our life is now part of a four-generation family of seven living on a small 20-acre farm. We are: my mom-in-law, Ginny & me, our daughter & son-in-law, and two grandkids (9-year-old grandson & infant granddaughter).

Ginny has been retired from teaching since 2014 and is home taking care of her mom and the grandkids, including home/cyber schooling our (going to be) fourth-grader grandson.

I’m likely going to stay active in full-time pastoral ministry till the end of 2023 but will undoubtedly keep busy with part-time ministry & supply preaching after formal retirement.

Paul and Gloria (Mazur) Rowley

9836 Meadow Lane, Houghton, NY 14744; 607-368-4417 and 607-377-7437 Emails: glo.rowley@gmail.com and rev.p.rowley@gmail.com On Facebook Family Update: We were married in 1978. We have two grown children, John (’03) and Sarah (’07), who both graduated from Houghton College. John continued his education at Cornell University, and he has been a Chemistry professor at Houghton College for the past fourteen years and has three lovely daughters. Sarah spent time doing mission work in Kenya and worked with her church before going on to Stockton University. She is a physical therapist in New Jersey. Sarah and her husband, Nate, have two daughters and a son. We enjoy our six grandchildren, who range in age from 14 years to 14 months.

Education after Houghton: Paul: MDiv from Asbury Theological Seminary (1989).

Occupation Update: Paul: Retired Pastor; Gloria: Retired Teacher’s Aide.

Service/Church Involvement: We are attending the Houghton Wesleyan Church and participate in a couple small groups.

In Our Spare Time . . . Spare Time? Paul enjoys riding his motorcycle and being in the outdoors.

Gloria enjoys photography. Together, we enjoy family and love our grandchildren.

Our Time at Houghton

Paul: Major: Bible. Minor: Christian Education. Gloria: Major: Business Administration. Minors: Math and Bible.

Favorite Professors: Warren Woolsey, Carl Schultz, Richard Jacobson Houghton Memory We Enjoy Sharing: We enjoyed our class prayer meetings and the strong identity we had as a class.

A few highlights for Paul have been working with the Gospel Mission Corps in New Jersey where Paul was ordained, attending Asbury Theological Seminary, serving in United Methodist churches in Northern New York, New Jersey, and most recently in Hammondsport, NY. Gloria has worked in business, school libraries, and other school positions. In between, she enjoyed time off to be at home with their children. We both retired in June 2021 and moved from our parsonage of 17 years to Houghton.

Paul & Kyle Kroening

Cowan Apt 202; 7500 W. Camp Wisdom Rd, Dallas, TX 75236; (214) 790-5272 Email: kyle-paul_kroening@sil.org General Update: We married at Houghton in September, 1976, three weeks into our senior year. Of our six children, four are Houghton grads (Daniel, 2002; Tegan, 2005; Peter, 2012; Heidi, 2016). So far we have 10 grandchildren, a foster-grand, and a step-grand.

Education after Houghton: Paul: A.S. in Aviation Maintenance Management (Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, Daytona Beach, FL); Aircraft & Powerplant Mechanic licenses (EmbryRiddle) Paul & Kyle: Certificate of Achievement in Linguistc Studies (SIL, Dallas, TX) Coursework for M.A. in Linguistics (University of Texas, Arlington), but we never completed the theses, so no degree.

Diplôme d’études de Langue Française (Albertville, France) Occupation Update: This is our 40th year working with SIL International, the fieldwork partner of Wycliffe Bible Translators, where we have had many roles since joining in 1982. We began a Bible translation project in 1986 among the Tembo people (a group of 250,000 living on the eastern side of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). The project was later handed over to a team of trained Tembo pastors, and the New Testament was finally finished, published, and dedicated in October 2017. We packed up our household in Nairobi, Kenya, and moved back to the U.S. in late 2019 and have settled on the campus of SIL's International Linguistics Center in Dallas, TX, after 33 years in Africa.

Paul: Currently I am a publishing consultant for the Africa Area of our work, with emphasis on licensing and agreements, intellectual property, and digital asset management of translated Scripture and minority language literature.

Kyle: I am currently prayer coordinator for SIL’s Eastern Congo group.

In Our Spare Time . . .

Paul: After a long time away from it, I’m once again enjoying building small models, from toys and gadgets, to boats, and have taken up learning to play the alto recorder, although someday I really should take some lessons.

Kyle: I enjoy leading women's Bible studies, hiking, doing jigsaw puzzles.

Our Time at Houghton Paul: Major: General Science. Minors: Biology and French.

Kyle: Major: Latin. Minors: Greek, French, and Secondary Education.

Favorite Professors: Kyle: Dr. Elizabeth Cook; Dr. McCallum Memories I Enjoy Sharing: Kyle: East Hall dorm life. Fellowship. John & Carolyn Miller’s return from captivity. Hiking in the woods. Canoeing on the Genesee River.

NEWS since our last reunion: We have returned from Africa to the U.S., where we work remotely because our particular tasks can now be done almost entirely by email and skype. We live on SIL’s International Linguistics Center in Dallas, TX, which isn’t our favorite climate, but with the children and grandchildren spread out across the country, it is as good a spot as any for now.

Paul Polner

37 Franklin Street, Bloomsburg, Pennsylvania; (570) 441-5190 Email: paulpolner@yahoo.com General Update: Practiced dentistry for 37 years mostly in Bloomsburg, Pennsylvania. Preparing to retire at the end of September to a new home in North Topsail Beach, North Carolina.

Education after Houghton: Temple University fellowship in Masters Program.

Temple University Dental School. Graduated 1985.

Occupation Update: Preparing to retire from being a dentist.

Service/Church Involvement: Play piano at community Mennonite fellowship.

In My Spare Time . . . I like traveling, skiing, piano. I want to get FAMILIAR with tennis again the way I was when I was young.

My Time at Houghton Majors and Minors: Bio Chem Psych Houghton Memory I Enjoy Sharing: Senate Spots. Touring the country with Son Touched.

Paul Stevenson

7740 East River Rd, Rush, NY, NY 14543; (585) 727-6827 Email: stevenson_paul@roberts.edu Family Update: Married Carol Olsen 45 years ago. Three grown children and six grandkids.

Carol and I are always busy visiting as they are quite spread out.

Education after Houghton: MS School Psych; Ph.D. Clinical Psych; Ph.D. Health Psychology

Occupation Update: Retired from teaching undergrad and grad psych at Roberts Wesleyan (chorus of hissing here).

Now work as a Psychologist for the North Slope Borough in Utqiagvik Alaska, the farthest North community in North America. I work remotely about half the time, so, lots of airport time.

Service/Church Involvement: Did volunteer work training pastors in South America on psychological issues for many years.

But now that I'm away from home so much, that’s on hold. COVID stopped all church gatherings in Utqiagvik since I've been there, so not really plugged in yet.

In My Spare Time . . . I began to pursue a lifelong dream to construct a commercial campground. I started on it this summer. I spend about half my time using a bulldozer and excavator, and the other half fixing them. Do a lot of blues and jazz guitar soloing with Internet backing tracks to nobody but myself . . . and poor Carol.

My Time at Houghton Major: Psych. Minor: Soc. Favorite Professors: Nathan Schroer, Harold Kingdon Houghton Memory I Enjoy Sharing: All of them!

Peg (Metzler) Mauer

218 Racquette Flow, Piercefield, NY 12973; (PO Box 192, Piercefield, NY 12973); 518-359-8616 Email: dpmauer2004@yahoo.com On Facebook, LinkedIn Family Update: I’m married to Don Mauer, ’74.

Education after Houghton: St. John Fisher College (BA in English), Syracuse University (MS in Library and Information Science).

Occupation Update: I served as Library Director of Tupper Lake Public Library and retired in April 2020.

Service/Church Involvement: I am a member of Long Lake Wesleyan Church; I manage the local Dress-a-Girl project, Operation Christmas Child shoeboxes, and serve on the Church Board, along with maintaining the church web site and Facebook page.

In My Spare Time . . . I enjoy walking and sight-seeing in the Adirondacks, as well as going on road trips. We’re looking forward to taking the cross-Canada train trip in August/September to celebrate our 40th anniversary!

My Time at Houghton Major: English.

Favorite Professor: Dr. Barcus Houghton Memory I Enjoy Sharing: The summer before freshman year, I enjoyed getting to know Debbie (Barnett) Beers and others, pizza parties, and discussions at Dr. Barcus’s house.

NEWS Since Our Last Reunion: After working for many years at Kodak, I went back to school to earn my MSLIS – MS in Library and Information Science and became a school librarian. Don and I designed and built our log home, and I became the Library Director in the Tupper Lake Public Library. I retired in April

2020. Since then, I’ve been busy with Dress-a-Girl, Operation Christmas Child shoeboxes, Church Board, and maintaining our church web site and Facebook page.

Pete and Molly (Mann) Spear

1799 Hardy Corners Road, Franklinville, NY 14737; Pete: 716-676-3786; Molly: 716-397-9457 Email: Pete: wildgoose3@gmail.com; Molly: mollyspear@gmail.com Pete: On Facebook, Instagram, YouTube Molly: On Facebook and Instagram (minimally) Family Update: We married in 1977.

Education after Houghton: Pete: Master’s of Science, Syracuse University; Master’s of Theology, Dallas Theological Seminary, Certificate in Spiritual Direction.

Molly: Training/Certification as a Notary Public.

Occupation Update: Pete: Teacher on Special Assignment, Athletic Director Franklinville Central School Molly: Molly has worked for Houghton for the past 23 years. She serves as an Academic Departments Coordinator for Business and Economics; Communication; History and Political Science; Psychology and Sociology; Sport, Recreation, and Wellness.

Service/Church Involvement: Pete: I am teaching pastor at Farmersville Center Community Church. I also teach elementary Sunday school. I am involved in Spiritual direction both with individuals and a small group.

Molly: I act as scorebook keeper for the (boys and girls) JV & Varsity basketball games at Franklinville Central School.

In Our Spare Time . . . Molly and I like to hike. We’re working through the Finger Lakes Trail in our area. We like to bike, especially rails to trails. We spend as much time as we can with our six grandsons.

Our Time at Houghton Pete’s Major: Physical Education. Minors: Psychology and Bible.

Molly’s Major: Psychology. Minors: Biology and Physical Education.

Favorite Professors: Pete: Warren Woolsey, Harold Kingdon, Doris Nielsen Molly: Doris Nielsen, Anne Whiting, Floyd McCallum, Harold Kingdon Houghton Memory I Enjoy Sharing: A community of spiritual growth, class prayer meeting, small group Bible Studies, great friends, fun with no shame.

Forty-five years! Unbelievable. The days were long but the years were short. Molly and I have three children, all three went to Houghton. Two of the three are married, and we have 6 grandsons. As Psalm 127 says, PJS version, our quiver is full of Spears. Twenty-three years ago, we intentionally moved back to the Houghton area to be near Molly’s dad and my mom. We are so glad we got/get to spend time with our parents in their twilight years. Molly’s dad passed away in 2007, but we had eight great years of very frequent connection. My mom now lives in an independent living facility in Rochester. We try to visit her once a week. We also have phone church with her each Sunday. My mom has been an integral part of our kids’ (and now

grandkids’) lives. In 2018 I retired as pastor of First Baptist Church of Franklinville. I am now working full-time at Franklinville Central School. This is the fulfillment of my dream as a freshman at Houghton, being an influence for Christ in a public school. I also preach every Sunday at Farmersville Center Community Church. Molly has paid a high price for my calling; being a pastor’s wife is not what she signed up for. Through shattered dreams, dark nights of the soul, and plenty of grace and mercy, we are still climbing the upward calling together.

Rick Pointer

4016 Primavera Road, Unit B, Santa Barbara, CA 93110; 805-755-9765 Email: pointer@westmont.edu On Facebook Family Update: Married to Barb Mullen, Class of ’78.

Education after Houghton: MA, PhD Johns Hopkins University.

Occupation Update: Retired Professor of History, Westmont College.

Service/Church Involvement: Montecito Covenant Church.

In My Spare Time . . . I enjoy playing with grandkids, tennis, gardening, and birding.

My Time at Houghton: Major: History. Minor: Political Science.

Favorite Professors: Bill Brackney, David Howard, Katherine Lindley My Time After Houghton: I spent 40 years teaching American history and serving as an administrator at Christian liberal arts colleges, the last 26 at Westmont. I loved working with college students within the Christian liberal arts context, no doubt in part because of my great experience at Houghton. I also very much enjoyed my work as an historian of early America.

News Since Our Last Reunion: Since 2017: Barb and I both retired in August 2020. We continue to live in Santa Barbara, California, and do volunteer work at a community garden, local public school, and our church. Our family has grown to include four adorable grandchildren. In the past year, I have had a major health challenge, necessitating a liver transplant last October. My recovery is going well overall–Thanks be to God.

Richard Walker (Mootz)

14 Sunart Ln, Bella Vista, AR 72715; 952-992-0175 Email: rich.walkerrw@gmail.com On Facebook, LinkedIn Family Update: Karen and I have been married for 42 years now. Our daughter, Sarah, married her high-school sweetheart in 2016 and lives in the Chicago area. We have a 3-year-old grandson and another one on the way this fall. We moved to Arkansas in 2018. This move means we have lived in 8 different homes, in 5 different states, 2 of them multiple times.

Education after Houghton: After graduating from Houghton, I completed an MS in Information Technology in 2010. I also obtained several technical and professional certifications, including a PMP (Project Management Professional) certification in 2007 and a CISSP (Certified Information Systems Security Professional) in 2008. I continued to take professional training courses to update my skills. I’ve used my training and experience to teach at the college level and to volunteer to help others prepare for certification.

Occupation Update: In 2021 I retired after 41 years as an IT professional. Over the years I had been a programmer, a systems engineer and consultant, an IT manager, and a project and program manager. I worked for 8 different companies starting with IBM and ending with a subsidiary of Dell computers Service/Church Involvement: My wife and I have always been active in our local church. We’ve taught kids’ Sunday school (elementary and junior high), led Bible studies in our home, and I have always been involved in Men’s ministry activities wherever we attended. We also participated in short-term mission projects and led a team of high schoolers on a two-week trip to Alaska to direct a vacation Bible school for Native American kids. From 1997-1998, we were short-term missionaries in Alaska, working at the Alaska Bible College setting up a campus computer system. While there, we also participated in local ministries with students and Native Americans. I have also had the privilege of leading an adult Sunday-school class in a study of my favorite book, Mere Christianity. Since moving to Arkansas I have been part of the board of directors for our local congregation.

In My Spare Time . . . I enjoy reading, especially biographies and spy thrillers. I play golf as often as I can, and like to ride bikes, hike, and cross-country ski although I don’t get much opportunity in Arkansas.

My Time at Houghton Major: Religion. Minors: History and Literature.

Favorite Professors: Professor Woolsey, Professor Kingdon Houghton Memory I Enjoy Sharing: Professor Woolsey had a very dry sense of humor that sometimes I think I was the only one in class to get. He would say something and I’d start laughing and no one around me seemed to think it was funny, but Professor Woolsey would have just the slightest smile on his face. To this day, I still remember the communion sermon Professor Kingdon gave, asking us to look into the reflection of the cup and see our sins being removed by the blood of Christ.

I can’t underestimate the importance of the Houghton experience upon my life. Not having been raised in a Christian home and only becoming a Christian a couple years before arriving, I learned what it is to be a Christ follower during my time at school. It provided a tremendous foundation for my faith and shaped my world view that has been my guiding force ever since. I also learned how Christians can have fun (I may have spent way too much time on that) and still be a believer. Houghton exposed me to subjects I had never encountered, and provided opportunities to grow in my faith that I don’t think I could have gotten anywhere else.

I made lifelong friends and created memories that I will always remember fondly. The gift God gave me of attending Houghton will always remain, apart from his saving grace, the greatest gift I could have received. To all of my Houghton friends and especially the Class of ’77, thanks for being part of my life.

Looking back five years later at what I wrote above, I still agree that my time at Houghton has shaped my whole life. Unlike many, maybe most of my Houghton classmates, I didn’t know what I wanted to do with my life when I came to Houghton, and throughout my life, I haven’t spent a great deal of time planning my future. As opportunities presented themselves, I’ve either gone for them or not. That has led me on some interesting journeys.

During school I ended up stuffing dirty clothes in a pillowcase and challenging girls to a thumping and wore tights and wigs. After Houghton I moved to Chicago where I eventually

found my wife. I quit my job to become a missionary in Alaska and moved around the country.

In most of it (Glee Club and thumping aside) I have seen the Lord’s hand on my life, using my strengths and my weaknesses in ways I could not have dreamed of. It’s been a wild ride that all started all those years ago with all of you. Thanks again and always.

Robin Pawling

9790 Thayer Street, Houghton, New York 14744; (585) 567-8496 Email: robin.pawling@houghton.academy General Update: I'm still single and enjoy the quiet and solitude of my (fully paid for) little house in Houghton.

Education after Houghton: Master in Secondary Education (Science) from Geneseo, completed in 1986, as I was also working full-time at Houghton Academy.

Occupation Update: I am about to begin my 45th year at Houghton Academy as science teacher, adding geometry to the mix this year. I love having math added to the science—so much fun!!!

Service/Church Involvement: I have been a member of the Houghton Wesleyan Church choir for decades: I also served as Sunday school superintendent for 20 years. More recently, I have been a member of the tech support team (specifically running the sound board).

My Time at Houghton Three Majors: Biology, General Science (Chemistry), and Math (which required me to stay another year after we graduated. Minor: Secondary Ed. Favorite Professor: Jake (Rchard Jacobson)

Ruby Wilson

167-26 142nd Avenue, Jamaica, NY 11434; 917-907-4741 Email: revdrwilson7@aol.com On Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Google+, LinkedIn, YouTube Family Update: I’m the mother of three children.

Education after Houghton: Master’s of Divinity and Doctor of Ministry from NY Theological Seminary.

Occupation Update: Retired from NY Life Insurance Company.

Service/Church Involvement: Senior pastor of Safe Haven United Church of Christ.

In My Spare Time . . . I enjoy making videos, watching the miracle of growth and development in the lives of my 3 kids, playing around on the piano and bass with the church band, and going to restaurants and concerts.

My Time at Houghton Major: Communication. Minors: Writing and Business Administration.

Favorite Professors: Prof. Roger Rozendal and Prof. Ruth Hutton.

Houghton Memory I Enjoy Sharing: Graduation day when it snowed! Living at Byerly House— How I loved Mrs. Byerly! It was in the Byerly home that together we sat and watched the historic miniseries, ‘ROOTS”. I also enjoyed my friendship with Elaine Williams, Rhonda Rhodes

(from Rochester), Barbara Bowser, Michael Allen, Charles Thompson, Michael Pitts, Joe Lloyd, and Gina Dunn. We shared interesting academic and other experiences as people of African descent in a very Eurocentric environment.

NEWS Since Our Last Reunion: I continue to live well because my life is golden. Despite a global pandemic, rising racial tensions and the continuous upheavals in this nation where violence is a perfectly acceptable means to obtain power, I remain prayerful and hopeful. My daughter, Diamond, who attended the last reunion with me, is now a HS grad with her sights set on Syracuse University (I could not convince her that HC was the place to go!). My daughter Jasmin is headed full steam ahead with her Sneaker Ball themed Sweet 16 party. And my son, Jordan, who gives me a run for my money, is entering his teen years (although I think he’s been in puberty for the past 5 years). The church I serve, Safe Haven UCC, expanded ministries during the time of sheltering in place and continues to serve God through hybrid gatherings to keep us connected to God and with one another. My nonprofit organization, JasD’Jor: Emerging Philanthropist has recently launched an empowerment program for young girls called PORTALS 2 POWER, a program built upon the 8 dimensions of wellness. I am currently in training to become a facilitator in SACRED CONVERSATIONS 2 END RACISM. I am working on the decolonization of people of African Descendants of American Enslavement. I am so fulfilled, having lived long enough to embrace Paul’s words to the church at Rome: ALL THINGS WORK TOGETHER FOR THE GOOD. . . . I have loved, lost, and follow these three life-learned lessons: To trust God completely, to love myself unconditionally, and to never worry about anything (Be anxious for nothing!). So, I can love others and do what my mama taught me and my eight brothers and sisters, TO KEEP ON KEEPIN’ ON! As my ancestors would say, “I Wouldn’t Take Nothing for My Journey!” I’m loving the journey all the way!

Rudy Regner

5990 Grove Hill Road, Frederick, MD 21703; 301-524-7920 Email: regner5@yahoo.com On Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Google+, LinkedIn, YouTube Family Update: Married to Cynthia (Rudd) Regner.

Education after Houghton: BS in Computer Science; MS in Computer Science.

Occupation Update: Senior Test Engineer, NewWave Telecom and Telecommunications, Inc. Service/Church Involvement: Music, deacon, social media.

In My Spare Time . . . I enjoy running and music.

My Time at Houghton Majors: Philosophy and General Science. Minor: Chemistry Favorite Professor: Larry Mullen Houghton Memory I Enjoy Sharing: Meeting Cindy Rudd.

God has blessed Cindy and me with three children (Jon, Rachel, and Phil) and seven grandchildren. I’ve been in the IT consulting field since 1985 and have enjoyed being part of the DC high-tech community, especially in the area of Software Quality and most lately, Data Science.

Being part of a local church ministry with a Christian school has been a great blessing. Both Cindy and I are involved with teaching, evangelism, and music.

NEWS Since Our Last Reunion: In 2019 I ran the Ragnar Reach The Beach 200 mile relay race with a team that included Darryl Brautigam, Skip Lord, Bill Chapin and others. I had stem cells injected into my right hip in December 2021 to regrow hip cartilage. Hoping to see good results by the end of 2022. I started working as a product evangelist for #Traferium – a data modernization platform tool.

Scott Makin

427 West, State Road 124, Wabash, IN 46992: (260) 579-5406 Email: scottmakin88@gmail.com General Update: I have been loving being retired since February of 2021. I am still doing trainings with counselors, executive coaches, and leaders. For the last seven years I have worked with Dr. Townsend (the Boundaries guy) as we co-founded a graduate school (Townsend Institute for Leadership and Counseling at Concordia University Irvine) in 2015. We were pleasantly surprised how successful that was, and it was well over 600 students by the time I left. But I have gotten my life back. My wife, Carrie, was correct—I put way too much into this. So it has been great to have more time for her, my three grown children (Aaron, Joel, and Rachel) and seven grandkids (Noelle, Dylan, Gabrielle, Haley, Christabelle, Garrett and Charli, ages 3 to 13). I still love going to sprint car races on dirt tracks in Indiana and am the only geek in the stands that reads a book (with marker in hand) in between races and during the crashes. I love creating adventures for the gkids and have a back yard full of fun stuff: zip line, huge swing set, slacker line, go cart, electric scooters to ride around the tennis court, two tree houses, trampoline, huge blow-up dart game and Connect 4, big rolling inflatable, stairway to heaven (logs stacked on each other creating steps up to a third fort, swing tree (5 different kinds of swings), corn hole, bocce ball, miniature bowling pins, trampoline (until the storm destroyed it), portable hot tub, slip-n-slide/sprinkler area for kids to run through, large parachute, air blown pop up tent, walkie talkies, hand drones, kites, miniature hay rides, tons of dress up clothes (including all the princesses of Disney and superheroes, with capes), large checker board, Lord of the Rings chess set, snow cone machine, bubble gum machine, outdoor movies with a video projector and large sheet hanging from the tree house, fire pit for s’mores, three-season room surrounded by glass/screens with a wood burner, kayak and other water toys for the lake, and a basketball hoop. Yes, I am banned from buying any more—at least for a month. :) Education after Houghton: Masters in counseling at Trinity International University.

My Time at Houghton: Major: Psychology. Minors: Religion and philosophy Favorite Professors: Floyd McCallum, Harry Kingdon, Jack Hazzard Houghton Memory I Enjoy Sharing: I loved being an RA at Shenawana—profoundly impacted my life forever.

Sharon Markell Fien

100 Stepping Stone Lane, Orchard Park, NY 14127; (716) 289-3696 Email: smfien@gmail.com On Facebook General Update: September will begin my 9th year of retirement. They say time goes fast when you retire, and they are not wrong. Larry and I celebrated our 27th anniversary in November. We were some of the lucky ones during COVID. We are grateful that because of Larry's work situation we did not struggle financially.

My dad when into Hospice the first week in April 2020. By God's grace we were at the only Hospice location that allowed visitors. Dad passed peacefully at hospice, surrounded by nurses that loved him and cared for him as if he were their own father. He believed there was a revolution of love coming to the church and he preached to anyone around till the day before he died. He also assured us he would check out what he could do for the Buffalo Bills when he got to heaven.

Because of COVID we turned our living room and dining room into a preschool for our 3 favorite littles. We did not have children so there are no grandchildren in our family of 2. Remi was in our life at our last reunion. He now has twin siblings Asa and Ellie. They love spending time with GG and Uncle Larry.

I had back surgery last June. I was pain free until Halloween day. We took the kids on the Halloween train ride and something happened to my back. The pain was much worse than before surgery. It has been a struggle to figure out what is wrong and how to treat it. I prayed that God would lead me to the right PT for me. He answered. I have been working with my Pt since February and have come a long way. I hope to be able to stop using a walker and a walking stick by Christmas.

Education after Houghton: Buffalo State—Masters; University of Buffalo—Post Masters Occupation Update: I taught for 36 years. Pre-school, kindergarten, first grade, second grade and college at Houghton Buffalo campus and Damen Service/Church Involvement: We currently attend the East Aurora Wesleyan Church, Part of Revive Wesleyan. Our pastor is the son of Debbie Beers. My claim to fame is that I was his kindergarten teacher.

Gary and Debbie pastored the East Aurora Wesleyan Church when Kevin was young, and now Kevin has returned.

In My Spare Time . . . I have been taking art lessons for two years from Nick Wilton, an artist in California. I started during COVID I’ve done a lot of dabbling and learning techniques. I enjoy sharing my art room with friends. Nothing better than creating together. The kids also enjoy my art room. I made the mistake of having them paint on canvas and now paper will not do! Going to the beach is high on my list. Lake Erie is only ten minutes away. Being near the water is a relaxing reset for me.

My Time at Houghton Major: Elementary Education. Minor: Psychology Favorite Professor: Dr. James Chamberlain

Houghton Memory I Enjoy Sharing: I loved our class events. I remember being really sad at our Freshman picnic because our time at Houghton was going so fast. My sister often reminds me that our class is unique. They have four people coming to the reunion. My sister and three friends that are the only ones who show up.

Susan Long Watson

528 Waterloo Geneva Road, Waterloo, New York; 585-315-1130 Email: susanwatson528@gmail.com Family Update: I have been married since August 2002.

Occupation Update: Retired Service/Church Involvement: member of Geneva Christian Fellowship In My Spare Time . . . I enjoy swimming, reading, walking, rides with my husband and dog, and time with my sisters. I like planning and hosting birthday parties.

My Time at Houghton Major: Business Administration NEWS Since Our Last Reunion: no new news

Susan Minot Bohall

8F Strawberry Lane, Hudson, MA 01749 (508) 341-8122 Email: susanm.bohall@gmail.com GENERAL UPDATE: I am a grandmother to 2 beautiful, creative little girls, 4 & 6. They will be visiting in August, with my wonderful son and his talented wife. I am also the daughter and caregiver to my amazing 98-years-young mom. What a joy and privilege to be in this place at this time. I serve as team member and bookkeeper at Straight Ahead Ministries, a Christian outreach to youth at risk. Since the pandemic, I am still able to work from home full-time. I live my life as a laborer for God’s kingdom. I love hymns, the new and the old: Great is thy faithfulness!!!

EDUCATION AFTER HOUGHTON: Life OCCUPATION UPDATE: I am looking forward to retirement in a few more years.

AREAS OF SERVICE AND/OR CHURCH INVOLVEMENT: I have led small group Bible studies for many years. I am currently taking a break as other responsibilities have become all-consuming.

In My Spare Time . . . I enjoy gardening. I am one who needs flowers and greenery around me.

They fill my heart and soul.

My Time at Houghton Majors and Minors: Christian Education and Bible Favorite Professor: Dr Hirsch A memory I enjoy sharing: A memory that is discussed annually is the May 9, 1977, snow storm on graduation day!

Tim Harner

5802 Brandon Court, San Jose, California 95123; 585-520-0570 Email: timharner777@msn.com On Facebook Family Update: My wife (Suzanne) and I recently celebrated our 40th Wedding Anniversary. We live most of the year in San Jose, California, 3 miles from our daughter, her husband, and our only grandchild, Alex (8 years old). Our second child, Andrew, lives in Manchester, New Hampshire. We winter in Vero Beach, Florida.

Education after Houghton: I graduated from Harvard Law School (J.D. 1980), and served as Editor and Developments Officer for volumes 92 and 93 of the Harvard Law Review. John Roberts (now Chief Justice) was Managing Editor of Volume 92 and gave me my daily assignments. A number of years later, Barack Obama was President of the Harvard Law Review; Suzanne and I heard him speak at a big bash celebrating the 100th anniversary of the Harvard Law Review.

Occupation Update: I retired after 33 years as General Counsel and Chief Legal Officer of Upstate Niagara Cooperative. I continue to write books and blogs. Please visit timharner.com.

Service/Church Involvement: I’ve served as Trustee of Roberts Wesleyan College and Northeastern Seminary at Roberts for about 20 of the last 30 years. Currently, I am Secretary of the Board, Chair of the Roberts Academic Affairs Committee, and Chair of the Constitution and By-Laws Committee.

In My Spare Time . . . I help take care of our 8-year-old grandson, Alex, and our 3 cats.

Additionally, I listen to books, and stream Netflix, Prime Video, and Disney+.

My Time at Houghton Majors: History and Communications. Minors: Economics and Mathematics Favorite Professor: Dr. Willett Houghton Memory I Enjoy Sharing: the time we pranked a member of our house into believing we’d had an earthquake.

NEWS Since Our Last Reunion: The chapter “Best Friends Worship Together in Spirit and in Truth" of my book Lighting the World was inspired by our 20th Reunion and is now a podcast that you can listen to at https://timharner.com/podcasts/28-best-friends-worship-together-inspirit-and-in-truth/ and a blog that you can read at https://timharner.com/spreading-light/bestfriends-worship-together-in-spirit-and-in-truth/.

Tom Hodge

1291 Southern Star Lane, Cle Elum, WA 98922; 206-718-1559 Email: tomshodge@outlook.com On Facebook, Twitter Education after Houghton: Juris Doctor, University of Virginia School of Law, 1980.

Family Update: Sydney and I were married in 1980, the week after I graduated from the University of Virginia School of Law. On our wedding day we started the long journey by car to Seattle where I had accepted a job with a law firm. We’ve lived in the Seattle area ever since. We have three sons, Ian (40), Nathan (37) and Alex (31), two daughters-in-law, Mikaela

and Mary, and six grandchildren. Ian and his family live in Lemon Cove, CA, while Nathan and his wife and Alex live in the Seattle area.

Occupation Update: After a 33-year career in venture capital (13) and law (20), in 2013 I transitioned to a volunteer role with Medical Teams International, an international relief and development agency. In early 2016 I rejoined the venture capital firm I had worked for in a parttime role as a senior advisor, focusing on transaction management, operations and personnel management. In 2018 I hired my replacement and re-retired at the end of 2018. I continue to volunteer with Medical Teams in the role of a special advisor to the executive team and now and then leader of special projects for the CEO. I also serve on committees at our church and as a volunteer with our local fire district.

Service/Church Involvement: I have served in various ministry roles at our church, Westminster Chapel in Bellevue, WA, including as an elder, with our missions program, in youth ministry and teaching.

In My Spare Time . . . I enjoy spending time with family, biking, hiking, and reading.

My Time at Houghton Major: History. Minors: Political Science and Business.

Favorite Professors: Dr. Kay Lindley, Mr. Jacobson, Dr. Barcus.

Tom Trautman

279044 Outlaw Lake Rd, Marlow, OK, 73055; 405-706-9467 Email: ttrautmn@hotmail.com; On Facebook, LinkedIn, YouTube Family Update: I’ve been married to Lucy Costanzo Trautman since 1977.

Education after Houghton: MS School Psychology from Alfred University; EdD Educational Psychology from Northern Illinois University, Course of Study from St Paul School of Theology Occupation Update: Pastor of Elgin/Fletcher/Cyril United Methodist Church in Elgin and Fletcher, OK. Service/Church Involvement: Pastor, teacher In My Spare Time . . . I enjoy waterskiing, running, motorcycle riding, fishing, reading, and studying.

My Time at Houghton Majors: Psychology and Bible. Minor: Philosophy.

Favorite Professors: Woolsey, Shultz, Reist.

Houghton Memory I Enjoy Sharing: My favorite memory is truly how the Houghton experience was intensely formative to my faith and worldview. It is with me today in ways I can hardly express.

My Time After Houghton and News Since Our Last Reunion Lucy and I just now celebrated our 45th anniversary. It has been 45 wonderful years of following God’s leading. It was in the past 8+ years that I was called into the pastorate as a licensed local pastor in the United Methodist Church. It followed a path that we could not have planned except for God’s leading. There is too much to share here, but we spent 35 years in psychology, education, and education publishing. I am now leading a team that is developing

practical online courses to train lay people in various aspects of service within the church. We are developing these courses in the manner and delivery of interactive online learning on the Moodle platform.

Our travels over our life together took us from Houghton; to Alfred; to Wheaton, Illinois; Phoenix, Arizona; and finally to settle in Oklahoma in 2000. In that time, I served as a school psychologist, clinical psychologist, school administrator, electronic learning designer, and university professor. I guess I have always known since Houghton days that I would one day serve as a staff member at a church. Little did I know that it would take 38 years after Houghton to get me trained. What an honor, now, to serve as an appointed pastor here in rural Oklahoma. We have two sons we are blessed to have: One in Oklahoma City and the other in Newport News, Virginia. One is a Lt Col in the Air Force Reserves and the other works in online learning user support with virtual charter schools.

Wayne Stillman

19634 Silver Ranch Rd, Conifer, CO 80433; 303-565-7542 Email: waynestillman@yahoo.com Family Update: I have two children: Molly Ditmore 31 and Robert Stillman, 28, both living nearby.

Education after Houghton: MS, Computer Science, North Carolina State University 1986.

Occupation Update: Data Consultant.

Service/Church Involvement: Human rights.

In My Spare Time: I enjoy cooking, being with my family and living in the Colorado Mountains.

My Time at Houghton Major: Biology. Minors: Chemistry and Math.

Favorite Professors: Favorites? They were all so wonderful!

Houghton Memory I Enjoy Sharing: It’s all good!

NEWS Since Our Last Reunion: Life is good, looking forward to retirement.

No news is good news . . .

Wendy Sheffield

140 N Meadowbrook Ln, Vestal, NY 13850 Email: Wlsheffield@gmail.com Family Update: I have been married to Michael Soltanoff for 41 years. He’s still working and living in NYS. I live in an apartment next to my older daughter in DC and take care of her baby while she works.

Education after Houghton: I got an Associate’s Degree for Paralegal. I never used it due to need to care for a family member.

Occupation Update: I am retired from teaching adult ESL part-time.

In My Spare Time . . . I read fiction in English and Spanish.

My Time at Houghton Major and Minors: I majored in Spanish, and minored in German and Bible. I went to one of Wycliffe’s Summer Institutes of Linguistics, but didn’t go back the next summer.

Favorite Professor: Warren Woolsey Houghton Memory I Enjoy Sharing: During my freshman Winterim, they took us to Buffalo to hear Leontyne Price sing and to hear the Symphony Orchestra under the baton of Michael Tilson Thomas—world-class performances.

I had an 8:00 a.m. class in GAO dorm Freshman year and got up 10 minutes before and pulled on pants and went to the basement. I am still not a morning person.

NEWS Since Our Last Reunion: I joined the ranks of grandmothers and have devoted myself to helping raise my grandsons.

Raising my 2 daughters was my favorite activity, and this is even better.