

THE LANTERN
This year in JBU History 2022-23
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THE LANTERN
This year in JBU History
Welcome to The Lantern. What is The Lantern, you may be asking yourself? The Lantern is the next chapter in the journey of the John Brown University Yearbook. Begun in 1926, the yearbook has gone by multiple names: Jebroco, Pioneer, and most recently, Nesher. As of 2022, with the end of the JBU Communications Department, the yearbook found itself rehomed under Archives and it seemed a new name was in order.
For a few years, Archives put out a monthly publication, The Lantern. The tagline was “Illuminating History”, and that seemed to be a worthy goal of this new adventure in Archives. I had absolutely no experience in yearbooks and I knew that the publication was going to need to transform so that it might dovetail more naturally with what I did know how to do – capture the stories of today so that they can be shared with people tomorrow. I reclaimed the name for the new publication, and armed with a beginning, we set out to create something which would capture the experience of JBU for not only the students who experienced it, but for future historians curious about life at JBU.
I would have been completely lost in this adventure if not for my amazing and talented team of students who did all of the hard work while I pretended that I knew what was going on – and by God’s grace and with the patience of my team, I slowly did learn what was going on. It was one of the steepest learning curves of my entire career, and I am so grateful for their experience and feedback.
Laina Ludwig pivoted from Archives projects to helping chase down a hundred little interviews across campus that helped life into our book. We puzzled over who to ask, how to ask them, and then how to effectively ask them when the first attempts were met with silence. Laina never gave up, and her desire to help others tell their own stories was evident in the time we spent together.
Maria Chinchilla joined my team having had worked previously on Nesher. She provided us with excellent designs within the publication and for every advertisement we put out all year. Her insights helped me to wrap my head around how the publication was different from a yearbook, and future editions will be influenced by her gracious advice.
Yamil Tenorio is the type of student who has his finger on the pulse of campus life, and with his connections and love for campus life, he wrote most of what you’ll read in The Lantern this year. He was always willing to adjust his process to whatever new hiccup came our way, and there was no shortage of adjustments as we worked our way through this year.
Nattilie Kirby was probably my #1 fan in this endeavor. I swooped her from the library to help me, and every time I had doubts about my ability to manage yet another hat at JBU, she was there to support me. Asking a commuter who doesn’t attend campus events to do layout for a publication focused almost exclusively on campus life proved a comical challenge for both of us, but those brainstorming sessions and laughter were a time I’ll treasure.
To everyone around campus who fielded our questions all year long, thank you from the bottom of our hearts. To the Library team who supported this project and let me pick their brains on so many seemingly unrelated topics, I love you all.

ORIENTATION
A Community Effort. MOVE-IN
O ver 300 new students moved onto JBU campus on August 17th, officially kicking off Orientation 2022! Parents and students were greeted with grilled cooked food from the Caf, an introduction to many new friends, and an avalanche of Orientation Leaders helping to move valuables to student’s new rooms. O Leaders are the lifeblood of Orientation, as they are some of the first consistent faces that new students will see. Some of the main areas of the Orientation schedule included Big Games, Serve Siloam, Sunday Morning Church with your O Group, and the introduction to many new people, all in the span of five days! While the purpose of Orientation is to help prepare students move into a new setting, most of what is remembered is the sheer amount of excitement students felt being out here for the first time.





BIG GAMES






SERVE SILOAM




FIRST FRIDAY

Futbol


B R E A K

O n September 23rd, hundreds of JBU students embarked on a weekend getaway to New Life Ranch at Flint Valley in Colcord, Oklahoma for Breakaway. Breakaway takes place towards the end of September, where many students need rest before the longer Fall Break arrives. This setup of being away from campus allows for students to recharge while not being on a campus setting. Breakaway is another way of being able to spend time with God, through worship, sermons, and rest.



A W A Y


HOMECOMING

A lumni of all years flocked to Homecoming celebrations this year, marking the annual tradition of Alumni returning to their Alma Mater, and reliving their college years. The festivities began on Friday, October 7th when Hollie Voth Schaub ’01 was the guest Speaker for a special homecoming Chapel. Current Students and alumni were able to enjoy the Fall play “Murder on the Orient Express” presented by the JBU Theatre department. For the Frisbee team, there was a rare highlight of the current team beating the alumni; Something that they will take with them as long as they are on campus. Other Alumni events included the Scholarship dinner and class reunions, which ranged from 10 years to 50 years.



LATE SKATEHOLLYWOOD NIGHT
An annual tradition was back to normal this year, with the edition of Late Skate in Hollywood!
One of the most popular characters was of Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson ; The costume consisted of a black turtleneck, jeans, and an interesting looking fanny pack.
Hundreds of JBU students drove to Roller City in Springdale dressed up as their favorite celebrity or character, with a wide arrange of costumes as far as the lines could go.



Some of the most memorable moments were a couple of J Alvin men having their skates on their hands. A striking costume was of Nathaniel McVey acting as Kevin from Home Alone, wearing a white towel. With skates, costumes, and prizes galore, Late Skate is sure to continue as an annual Fall tradition!



MOCK ROCK

For the first time in two years, JBU hosted Mock Rock! Mock Rock is a fall tradition dating back to 2005, where students have the unique opportunity to win a cash prize for lip-syncing on stage to their song of choice, either individually or with a group. SEA hosted the event on Saturday, November 12th, bringing back a wonderful tradition that had been paused due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Due to its giant return, the cash prizes for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place were $750, $500, and $250 respectively.


SHOW
TALENT SHOW
The 2023 Talent Show began with 19 auditions, making it a stiff competition to make the lineup. Our participants stepped outside the box and kept the audience on their toes with acts like original comedy, Tiny T-Rex, and a worship medley.


Over 700 JBU students and family members packed out the cathedral, and our hosts Abbey Lawler and Lilly Flowers were a grand slam. Christopher Davis won the judge’s choice award with the La La Land Suite on piano, and Max Vytlacil won the people’s choice vote with his a cappella performance of the Banana Boat Song.



SHOW
TOILET PAPER GAME
T he 39th annual Toilet Paper Game took place on October 28th, 2022, where hundreds of students and members of the Siloam Springs community packed inside the Bill George Arena, anxiously waiting for the JBU Golden Eagles to score their first basket of the season. DJ Ellis made the winning basket, fulfilling the dream of hundreds and filled the entire court with toilet paper.



(We won)

WORLD AWARENESS WEEK

During the week of October 30th to November 5th, JBU hosted their annual World Awareness Week! It began with the Flag Ceremony, which celebrated all the countries that are currently represented by students at JBU. Afterward, students throughout the week were able to try out new meals from the Caf celebrating many different cultures. on November 1st.

A Salsa Night hosted by The Walton International program was open to all students on Friday, November 4th. People from all over campus had the opportunity to learn some dance moves with everyone.



CANDLELIGHT SERVICES
From December 8th through the 10th, 2022, the annual Candlelight Service ushered in the Christmas season for countless JBU students, faculty and staff, as well as for alumni and the community of Siloam Springs. Hundreds of people, coming for the beloved tradition that attracts visitors from all over Northwest Arkansas each year, flocked and packed into the Cathedral of the Ozarks. For the 80th anniversary, JBU was able to return to being a non-ticketed event, only cementing the popularity of the event. Music was performed by the Cathedral Choir, including the much beloved Organ.



INTERNA TIONAL
FOOD FESTIVAL diversity symposium

The John Brown University Diversity Symposium took place during the week of February 20th. The theme for 2022 was Loving our Neighbor. Students and employees alike were given multiple opportunities to hear stories and share experiences with those we call neighbors here in NWA. Pastor Eddie Cantu of Springdale, AR spoke in both chapel and the “Where I Come From” luncheon. Marcus Bullock, CEO of Flikshop spoke to campus during a “Where I Come From” luncheon as well as a second event with the Soderquist College of Business speaker series, “Working for the Common Good”.

Thursday evening saw a campus favorite, the international food festival! Students, faculty, and staff came together to make, serve, and sample a variety of foods from across the globe, accompanied by performances from a mariachi band and local Marshallese dancers. The final event of the Symposium was a lunch hosted by Open Arms where there was an opportunity to hear two refugees, Malath Alarnosi and Khalid Ahmadzai, speak to their experiences.



LATE SKATE ON ICE

After a disappointing cancellation of last year’s Late Skate on Ice, SEA was proud to have the Jones Center be wide open this year for a fun neon themed party! As part of the festivities, students were encouraged to wear neon colors based on what year they currently are.


For seniors they wore pink, juniors wore orange, sophomores wore blue, and freshman wore yellow. Many students surprised each other by either their surprisingly well skating abilities, or lack of skating skills. Many people fell, but many students thrived with an opportunity to get off campus on a Saturday night/ early Sunday morning.






JUNIOR SENIOR BANQUET
Hundreds of Juniors and Seniors attended the annual Junior/Senior Banquet in Bentonville on Friday, April 14th, 2023, which became an opportunity to create lasting memories with friends for the last time. Considered a fun time by many of the upperclassmen who participated, a fancy dinner

was provided courtesy of the Student Government Association. Dancing with others was at full swing, as Mr. And Mrs. JBU were also crowned. Other smaller awards were handed out during this time, as a celebration for those who are leaving the school.





BARNYARD ON THE QUAD
Rain or Shine, everything was fine this year at Barnyard on the Quad! Happening on the last day of the spring semester, hundreds of JBU students partook in holding cute bunnies and adorable pigs. Hosted by Student Events and Activities, SEA brought this event to relieve the stress of students who might already drown in piles of finals work. Students who are not from rural areas were particularly excited, as they saw animals escape from time to time. Although it rained for most of it, it did not stop the animals from being their true selves!






FALL FEST



ART FACULTY EXHIBIT

GRANDPARENTS Day






TOWNHOUSES TOWNHOUSES
Part of the experience of the townhouses is making a daily trip to Ground Floor coffee. Located in the basement of a townhouse, students have a local coffee shop run by students on campus that allows for an escape from the business of campus life.


For upperclassmen, there is nothing more important than to have an opportunity to grow fellowship with best friends, while being able to be close to autonomy within the JBU campus. Over 100 students have the pleasure of living in the Sheridan Townhouses each year, which divides into apartment-style living arrangements of eight to ten people. Each group lives with friends who are sure to make lasting memories with each other.


NORTHSLOPE

Its recent renovations have given new life to the only all women's dorm. About 230 students reside here, ranging from freshman all the way to seniors. Morgen Cloud is an RA in Mayfield majoring in English. Cloud enjoys the hall style of the dorm that allows for her and her residents to mingle with everyone in the building. “I can go to a different hall and find groups of people from several different rooms. Then, the same group might leave and join another group comprised of totally different people. The environment is more integrated,”



MAYFIELD MAY MAYFIELD
(Hutch) HUTCHESON HUTCHESON
The residents of Hutch Hall can describe their dorm in one word: unique. The coed dynamic of Hutch offers a space for first year students to live in community with students of all years, making connections with people they wouldn’t expect. Considered “Pretty chill” by Sophomore RA
Nick Cox, the lobby and 3rd floor living room are many of the favorites for residents to congregate in. RD Kendra Mcllvain sums it up best saying, “There is something for everyone here - cozy, quiet spaces, and lively spaces too!”

J Alvin
Spontaneous, Exhilarating, Unrelenting. These are some of the words that could sum up the lives lived for the more than 175 men who live in J Alvin this year. For over 100 years, J Alvin has been the one-stop shop for all things crazy around campus; There is no telling over what the only all-mens dorm campus is going to do next. This year, the Assistant Residence Director is Kyle
Lehew, junior Outdoor Leadership Ministries major. The sense of being a J Alvin man comes from the motto of the building “Redeeming Manhood.” Day in and out, the men of J Alvin go on with their lives and show how the building truly functions. In all, J Alvin is poised to stand for the real meaning of manhood for the next century. As JBU grows, so does J Alvin.

The residence of Walker Hall enjoy a convenient location on campus. Their classes, food, bathrooms, and beds are all in one building, all in the heart of campus. The lounges on the second and third floor allow for groups of students to hangout and relax knowing that their dorm is upper classmen. For many, Walker symbolizes the next step of dorm life, moving away from the noise of J Alvin and Mayfield to an area that can truly be characterized as calm.
Even for those who don’t live in the dorm, the other half of Walker hold the Student Center, which represents a central location where they can spend time with friends or grab a quick bite to eat in California Cafe.

WALKER

ACADEMIC ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Regional Associated Schools of Construction (ASC)/TEXO Student Competition
Regional Associated Schools of Construction (ASC)/TEXO student competition
JBU's Commercial team placed first out of 12 universities in their division.
Callie Ertel - first place for best presenter in the Commercial division
Morgan Coker - third place for best presenter in the Heavy Civil division.
Anastasia Pace, a junior electrical engineering major, recognized as one of 75 recipients of the IEEE Power & Energy Society scholarship.
Julianne Peterson - Oxford: De Jager Prize for Excellence
National Association of Teachers of Singing
Annalisa Byler - 1st place, lower division classical
Connor Klaassen - 1st place, upper division musical theatre
Oscar Lopez - 2nd place, upper division classical
Charli McIlrath - 2nd place, upper division musical theatre
Jordan Kendrick - semi-finalist, lower division musical theatre
Southern Region Singing Competition
Annalisa Byler - placed 2nd in lower division classical voice
Abigail Woodring - placed 2nd in upper division musical theatre
Jordan Kendrick, Oscar Lopez, and Charli McIlrath received honorable mention in their respective categories



CHAPEL BAND
I ’ve loved being in chapel band for the last two years. It is a community that feels like a family, is welcoming to people from a variety of majors and backgrounds, and is full of encouragement. I have been challenged to step outside of my comfort zone and grow in using my gifts as a band member. I love how the chapel band strives for excellence, yet is open to creativity and collaboration at the same time. It is such a life-giving & Spirit-filled community. It’s also super fun! I’m a big fan!

COMMUTER LIFE

C ommuter Life at JBU is growing! The commuter population now represents a third of the traditional undergraduate student enrollment. There have been many initiatives to support the commuter population. This year, JBU opened a new commuter lounge on the main floor of Walker Student Center. The Schmieding Foundation Commuter Student Lounge was made possible by the generosity of the Schmieding Foundation. The Commuter Lounge serves as a hub for commuter students to rest, relax, study, fellowship, prepare their meals, utilize the lockers, receive campus and commuter announcements, engage in collaborative learning, etc. We even host Commuter events in the lounge to create community and further equip the Commuter students. The Commuter Life team also facilitates the Hall Away From Home program, Emergency Gas Card program, Food Pantry and seeks to meet ongoing needs of commuters.

CLUB SPORTS

From ESports to Rugby, there’s always something to get involved in.


ESports
This Fall, our Esports team was made part of the 12 collegiate sports teams at JBU. While currently a club, there are plans for expansion beginning in the Fall of 2023. The school is aiming to increase the number of students playing competitively from 20 in Fall 23, to 40 by Spring 26. There has been the addition this year of an all new Game Design major.

Ironfist Ultimate Frisbee

One of the most popular sports on campus, Ironfist Ultimate Frisbee has become one of the best ways for the men of JBU to have an excuse to run around campus multiple times per week. Many freshmen in the fall experience the bonding between the guys who have been there for years. Some get their first off-campus trips traveling to fun competitions at other universities, which leads to the competitive season in the Spring. Many Ultimate guys continue to be close friends, long after the season is over when the stressors of major’s kick in. “We add the vibrant culture that is laced with traditions passed down from many years of Ultimate,” says Corbin Samoff, senior Electrical Engineer major. For many, it is a great way to stay active during their busy time as students, while providing an amazing opportunity to build comradery amongst each other.
Rugby Football
One of the only sports on campus that people get tackled, the Rugby Football team was incredibly mighty this season. Led by Joe Oliver, sophomore Outdoor Leadership Ministries major, many on the team were either first years or veterans. “I get the opportunity to spend time with a group of guys that are on fire for the Lord and are trying to make each other better on the field and off the field,” said Oliver. Although the official season lasted from August to October, many of these relationships will last longer than the injuries anyone—or everyone—received.

Savage Skies Women’s Ultimate

Savage Skies, or Women’s Ultimate, has a special place in the hearts of passionate JBU women. Competitions and practices bring the women of this sport closer and closer to each other, as it goes for the entire year! Myah Ray is a senior Photography major who was a part of Savage Skies this year. Her favorite part of the team this year was, “Being immersed in a nonjudgmental family-like environment. You get to witness growth in your peers and yourself as you engage in fun competition. It’s truly exciting to be a part of.” In reflecting on the long-term benefits of joining the team, Ray mentions that, “Ultimate frisbee brings an opportunity for women to grow close, work hard, and compete together as a team.”

Honors



ENACTUS ENACTUS



As a student-led organization focused on social entrepreneurship and leadership development, Enactus JBU seeks to empower future leaders and create change both in our local community and across the world. Hosted by the Soderquist Business Center, Enactus has projects in various stages including testing entrepreneurial endeavors for rescued victims of human trafficking in Thailand and sustainable transportation solutions for international students at JBU. This year, members were able to go to the annual Governor’s Cups Competition in Puerto Rico to share their love on entrepreneurship. With more projects on the way, our students look forward to continuing to change the world.

This year, John Brown University represented the countries of Canada and the United Arab Emirates at the Midwest Model United Nations Conference in St. Louis. Students from Political Science, Engineering, and Business majors embarked on a four-day trip to talk to other fellow scholars on creating peace and diplomacy for their respective countries.



The simulation of the UN General Assembly and other bodies that comprise the United Nations allowed for many of the students to practice their networking and public speaking skills. Students who participated in Model UN were also able to meet hundreds of new people of similar backgrounds, giving way for incredible discussions between each other.
MODEL UN
MODEL UN



VAF
The Visual Art Foundry club has had the opportunity to put on several events for the art department here on campus, as well as setting up the Student Work Gallery. This gallery is open to the public to showcase student’s work to the community and rest of campus. Our campus wide events like the Halloween party and Christmas Party this year have had the opportunity to engage art majors with other departments. VAF also specializes with creating small workshops, talk backs, and scavenger hunts that are tailored more to artists themselves. VAF is privileged to foster and highlight the artistic skills of the students here at JBU and we are excited to see what future students create.

STUDENT WORKS SHOW ARTIES
BEST IN SHOW

Kye-Breann Abbott, Endangered Species
PHOTOGRAPHY/DARKROOM
1ST Brooke Baldwin, Life in Color
2ND Savannah Green, A Veiled Bond
3RD Savannah Green, Semblance
GRAPHIC DESIGN
1ST Aidan Stinson, Forged Leadership Logo
2ND Avery Neufeld, Duke 1 and Duke 2
3RD Natalie Geesaman, Spiderman Movie Poster
ILLUSTRATION
1ST Katie Johnson, The Place We All Love
2ND Shelby Brewer, Beethoven
3RD Shelby Brewer, Jane Austen
GRAPHIC DESIGNER OF THE YEAR
Kye-Breann Abbott
PHOTOGRAPHER OF THE YEAR
ILLUSTRATOR OF THE YEAR
FINE ARTIST OF THE YEAR
FILMMAKER OF THE YEAR
FINE ART
1ST Parker Hale, Untitled
2ND Grace Hutchins, Nomad
3RD Shelby Brewer, Redemption
PRINTMAKING
1ST Gwena Dye, Sunny Side of the Street
2ND Sophia Frankfurt, Holly’s Place
3RD Gwena Dye, Space Oddity
VFX ARTIST OF THE YEAR

CINEMA
1ST Chloe Stokes, Not Your Momma’s Church
2ND Kaylee Searcy Williamson, Crafted
3RD Colin Sanders, King of KIngs
3-DIMENSIONAL
1ST Anna Campbell, Chill Bear Coffee
2ND Loraine Ferrin, Koa
3RD Rachel Everswick, Small Planter
ROOKIE OF THE YEAR
STUDENT STUDENT GOVERMENT



The Student Government Association (SGA) had a productive and exciting year with numerous projects and activities. In partnership with Student Development, SGA provided funds for students to go home for Christmas break through the Home for the Holidays program, ensuring that students had the opportunity to spend time with their loved ones during the festive season. New ping pong tables were added to Walker and Hutch Residence Hall, providing a fun and engaging activity for students to enjoy with friends. Balzer received a kit of supplies, featuring some of the handiest tools for engineers, while J Alvin Basement saw the addition of a new punching bag for students to work out and de-stress. Mayfield Residence Hall received a whiteboard and markers, providing students with a valuable tool to collaborate and brainstorm. Senators initiated all these projects, and SGA made every effort to bring them to fruition. In addition to these projects, SGA hosted several activities throughout the year, with the Junior-Senior Banquet being the highlight. It was a great opportunity to honor seniors and celebrate their achievements before graduation.

GOVERMENT GOVERMENT


SMLT
SMLT has done a multitude of events this year ranging from the Breakaway retreat in September to the Men’s and Women’s Retreats in March. Both the Fall and Spring break trips to cities like Chicago and Dallas provided students with opportunities to learn from those working in urban contexts. Cause ministries have impacted the Siloam Springs community through work projects, visiting the nursing home, and mentoring many students through organizations like Young Life and Side by Side and growth groups have been vibrant sources of spiritual community for many students. SMLT fostered spiritual vitality among individuals personally and as a campus communally through intentional programming and discipleship.






SHARDS OF LIGHT
Shards of Light is JBU’s literary and art journal, run by undergraduate students, that aims to celebrate the artistic community of Arkansas’ undergraduate programs and their faculty, as well as the broader JBU community. This year Shards of Light opened up submissions to other colleges in Arkansas for the first time. Shards of Light hosted two painting events where students followed along with an instructor to paint fireflies in a jar and a surrealist tree. Shards of Light also hosted a release party to celebrate the publication of Vol. 006 of their journal.


The Threefold Advocate is a weekly, student-run newspaper produced at John Brown University in Siloam Springs, Arkansas since 1937. We at the Threefold work hard to uphold the highest standards of journalism while informing our readers about the news that matter most. With a diverse staff of more than 20 students from a variety of majors, we do our best to produce the highest-quality newspaper possible.


THREEFOLD ADVOCATE
THEATER Murder on the Orient Express


T aking place on multiple train cars, it was a significant challenge maneuvering the cars around one another to bring them into the audience’s view. And, as the action predominantly took place on these cars, it was difficult to block the actors in the limited space – in one scene eleven actors were all in the same 6 foot by 7 foot train berth. The play’s diverse cast of characters was also a significant acting challenge: eight different accents needed to be navigated by the cast members. Each character has also been represented multiple times in tv and film adaptations of the iconic story, and it was fun for the actors to get to play these dynamic individuals. The cast was primarily made up of freshmen and sophomores, but their grasp of their characters and ability to work together to tell this story well was apparent to all who came. In particular, the freshmen stage manager, Ella Fletcher, and freshmen sound designer, Tanner Zank, contributed to overall excellent quality of the production.
Josiah WallaceCrew
Director
Technical Director & Set Design
Stage Manager
Assistant Stage Manager
Costume Design
Assistant Costume Design

Lighting Design
Sound Design
Properties Design
Dialect Coach
Costume Shop Assistants
Josiah Wallace
Peter Rexford
Ella Fletcher
Sherlyn Manning
Macie Redick
Abrielle Sprague
Chloe Stokes
Tanner Zank
Emma Cox, Nathan Hahn
Sofia Hedstrom
Carol Caba, Elijah Boggan, Onaedo Chika, Maria Galindo, Acacia Hall, Samuel Patterson, Hannah Rose, Aletheia Spangler, Grace Trainer, Sabina
Wetterling
Wig Styling
Scene Shop Assistants
Deck Crew
Light Operator
Sound Board Operator
Audio Tech
Graphic Designer
David Burney
Elijah Boggan, Olivia Choate, Noan Colby, Nathan Hahn, Jesse Nielsen, Caleb Tankanaka, Benjamin Vaughn
Caleb Tankanaka, Acacia Hall, Joshua Hutchins, Riggs Evans, Heidi Funderburk, Blaze Bracht
Wyatt Glosson
Noah Moffatt
Chase O’Bannon, Seth Malone
Abbie Borcherding
Cast
Hercule Poirot
Monsieur Bouc
Mary Debenham
Hector MacQueen
Michel the Conductor/Head Waiter
Princess Dragomiroff
Greta Ohlsson
Countess Andrenyi
Helen Hubbard
Colonel Arbuthnot
Samuel Ratchett
Voiceover Talent
Nick Loper
Volen Stoyanov
Jade Vencer
Oak Martin
Xavi Maldonado
Mary Bonds
Kaitlyn Fluhr
Caedyn Halloran
Anne Pratt
Nathan Hahn
Nick Cox
Sofia Hedstrom
Jesse Nielsen
Macie Redick
Connor Klaassen
Stage Manager
Asst. Stage Manager
Choreography
Lighting Design
Assistant Lighting Design
Costume Design
Costume Assistants
Hair & Makeup Design
Wig Styling
Hair & Makeup Assistant
Properties Design
Lighting Board Operator
Audio Technician 1
Audio Technician 2
Spot Operators
Stage Crew
Scene Shop Assistants
Olivia Choate
Aaron Wingfield
Anna Fendley
Andrew Keck
Macie Redick
Jœlle Ungos
Ona Chika, Acacia Hall, Vivian Schochler, Abrielle Sprague, Grace Trainor
Nathan Hahn
David Burney
Aletheia Spangler
Samuel Patterson
Andrew Keck
Chase O’Bannon
Jemuel White
Evan Chaffin, Taylor Roach
Nora Dromi, Ella Fletcher, Acacia Hall, Joshua Hutchins
Elijah Boggan, Olivia Choate, Emma Cox, Ella Fletcher, Nathan Hahn, Acacia Hall, Joshua Hutchins, Sherlyn Manning, Jesse Nielsen, Benjamin Vaughn
Lobby Displays
Program & Poster Design
Emma Cox
Grace Watson
Cast
Arpad Lazslo
Ladislav Sipos
Ilona Ritter
Steven Kodaly

Georg Nowack
Mr. Maraczek
Amalia Balash
Mr. Keller/Ensemble
Waiter/Ensemble
Busboy/Ensemble
Ensemble
Connor Klaassen
Cody Hallmark
Charli McIlrath
Oscar Enrique Lopez
Noan Colby
Tanner Zank
Jerica Barkley
Joshua Hutchins
Seth Malone
Samuel Patterson
Rachel Arant, Grace
Hutchins,Rachel Mann, Anna Marie Ward



Servant of Two Masters



Crew
Direction/Mask Maker
Technical Direction/Scenic Design

Stage Management
Assistant Stage Management
Lighting Design
Costume Design
Composer/Sound Design/Musician
Hair/Makeup Design Properties Design
Run Crew
Costume Shop Assistants
Josiah Wallace
Peter Rexford
Elijah Boggan
Ella Fletcher
Andrew Keck
Samuel Patterson
Tanner Zank
Aletheia Spangler
Noan Colby
Sherlyn Manning
Abrielle Sprague, Mollianne
Martin, Joelle Ungos, Onaedo
Chika, Aletheia Spangler, Acacia Hall, Ava Stepanian
Scene Shop Assistants
Light Board Operator
Audio Tech
Graphic Design
Elijah Boggan, Olivia Choate, Jesse Nielsen, Parker Pollard
Wyatt Glosson
Chase O’Bannon, Seth Malone
Grace Francis
Cast
Sully
Clara
Major Pantaloon
Doc Lombardi
Brighella
Esmerelda
Truffels
Beatrice Flynn
Porter 1/Waiter 2
Porter 2/Waiter 1
Erick Xavier Maldonado
Sofia Hedstrom
Volen Stoyanov
Tanner Zank
Kourtney Highfill
Mary Bonds
Nathan Hahn
Jade Vencer
Caleb Takenaka
Ava Stepanian
Acacia Hall
THEATER ACCOMPLISHMENTS
MURDER ON THE ORIENT EXPRESS
Tanner Zank
Anne Pratt
Nick Loper
Jade Vencer
Chloe Stokes
SHE LOVES ME
Olivia Choate
Andrew Keck
Samuel Patterson
Josiah Wallace (faculty)
Singing and Dancing Chorus
Entire Ensemble
Connor Klaassen
Jerica Barkely
Certificate of Merit for Excellence in Sound Design
Irene Ryan Acting Scholarship Nominee
Irene Ryan Acting Scholarship Nominee
Irene Ryan Acting Scholarship Nominee
Certificate of Merit for Excellence in Lighting Design
Certificate of Merit for Excellence in Stage Management
Certificate of Merit for Lighting Design
Certificate of Merit for Properties Design
Certificate of Merit for Scenic Design
Certificate of Merit for Versatile Performance
Certificate of Merit in Vocal Expertise
Irene Ryan Acting Scholarship Nominee
Irene Ryan Acting Scholarship Nominee
SERVANT OF TWO MASTERS
Elijah Boggan
Seth Malone and Chase O’Bannon
Samuel Patterson
Certificate of Merit for Excellence in Stage Management
Certificate of Merit for Excellence as Audio Technicians
Certificate of Merit for Excellence in Costume Design
Certificate of Merit for Excellence as a Composer/Sound Designer/ Musician/Performer
Tanner Zank
Volen Stoyanov
Nathan Hahn
Irene Ryan Acting Scholarship Nominee
Irene Ryan Acting Scholarship Nominee


BASKETBALL
MEN’S TEAM
•
ROSTER

0, Payton Guiot, Sr.

• 1, Sterling Morphis, Jr.
• 4, Benjamin Agwu Eme, Jr.,
• 13, Noah Taylor, Jr.
• 14, James Beckom, Sr.
15, Tristan Batie, Fr.
• 20, Malachi Reeves, Fr.
• 22, Josh Stewart, Fr.
• 23, Latrell Maitland, So.
• 24, Tyren Collins, Sr.
• 25, Lukas Gabani, Fr.
• 32, Boaz Camp, Fr.
33, Amos Adeyemo, Jr.,
• 44, DJ Ellis, Sr.

WOMEN’S TEAM

ROSTER
2, Emily Sanders, So.

• 4, Bella Irlenborn, Jr.
• 5, Elise Cone, Jr.
• 11, Maddie Altman Gr. 12, Kenzie Silkey, Sr.
• 14, Maci Mains, Gr.
• 20, Leah Anderson, Jr.
• 21, Jessica Goldman, Sr.
• 22, Josie Sisk, Jr.
• 23, Lisa Vanoverberghe, Sr. 25, Graci Harris, So.
• 30, Natalie Smith, Jr.
• 33, Grace Latham, Jr.
• 34, Tarrah Stephens, Sr.
MEN’S TENNIS WOMEN’S TENNIS


Mason Cary, Fr.
Blake Cunningham, Sr.
Hudson Dick, Jr.
Jonathan Hillock, Fr.
Spencer Keeter, Fr.
Fletcher Kice, Sr.
Max Kice, Fr.
Kory Rash, Sr.
Hayes Stark, Fr.
Carson Thoma, Sr.
Caroline Hillock, Jr.
Kyla Isaac, So.
Erin Kuykendall, So.
Leah Scott, Sr.
Ellie Swan, So.
Lin Xin Tan, Jr.
Kayden Thompson, Fr.
Abigail Woodring, Jr.
CHEER LEADING


Blythe Abbott, So.
Brighton Acord, Jr.
Maggie Buck-Mallow, So.
Katlyn Collins, Jr.
Falyn Cordeiro, Sr.
Olivia Forbes, Fr.
Jessica Koellner, Jr.
Rachel Mann, Jr.
Charli Martz, Fr.
Lyndie Mullins, Jr.
KateLynn Oden, So.
Ashley Pahl ,Fr.
Rachel Robbins, Jr.
MacKenzie Scott, Fr.
Ashlyn Taylor, Fr.
CROSS COUNTRY



TRACK & FIELD
Drew Birnbaum, So.
Matthew Cook, Fr.
Johnny Dunfee, So.
Abram Gruen, So.
Daniel Haefli, So.
Jake Hagood, Jr.
Drew Janzen, So.
Cooper Keese, Jr.
Joshua Loh, Fr.
Jean-Benoit Merte, So.
Andrew Morton, So.
Josiah Petak, So.
Matt Roehr, Jr.
Chase Schermer, Fr.
Sam Snook, So.
Kai Thng, Sr.
Will Vail, Sr.
Jadin Whiting, Sr.
Hope Ahnfeldt, Fr.
Sophie Barnard, Fr.
Nikki Basye, Fr.
Emma Brown, So.
Aaliyah Buckner, Jr.
Claire Doty, Fr.
Kamree Dye, Fr.
Avery Edwards, Jr.

Evie Elder, Fr.
Adrianna Feaster, Sr.
Ryleigh Hale, So.
Angela Hernandez-Monroy, Fr.
Maci Hubbard, Fr.
Desi Meek, Sr.
Isabella Melgren, Fr.
Grace Mitchell, So.
Emma Morton, Fr.
Anastasia Pace, Jr.
Skyler Robbins, Jr.
Olivia Scates, So.
Lexie Scheufler, Fr.
Evie Scoles, So.
Naia Shepherd, Fr.
Kealyn Sheppard, Fr.
Sarah Smith, Jr.
Lainee Stiver, Sr.
Rachel Thompson, 5th
Cassidy Valenzuela, 5th
Liz Vazquez, Fr.
Ella Yarborough, Fr.
VOLLEYBALL




SOCCER

WOMEN’S TEAM

ROSTER
0, Regan Riley, Fr.

00, Chloe Griffin, Sr.
1, Emily Dobbins, Jr.
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2, Aubrey Mendez, Sr.
3, Alyssa Henderson, Jr.
4, Paige Martin, Sr.
5, Kylie Kilfoy, Sr.
6, Bethany Markovich, Fr.
7, Emma Schoenberg, Sr.
9, Rachael Stone, Jr.
10, Karen Flores, Fr.
11, Aubrey Winter, Fr.
12, Lillian Johnson, Fr.
13, Bella Graber, So.
14, Gifte Pavatt, Jr.
15, Aniyah Gibbs, Jr.
16, Lauren Walter, Jr.
17, Kendall Kooi, So.
18, Ryan Winingham, Jr.
19, Elise Bosma, So.
20, Renny Buchanan, So.
22, Pam Seiler, So.
23, Olivia Fish, Fr.
24, Grace Bishop, So.
25, Kaelyn Mole, So.
SOCCER

MEN’S TEAM
ROSTER

0, Sebastian Varela, Sr.
1, Kyle Hix, So.
2, Tomas Perrachon, So.
3, Kendall Acuna, So.
5, Matej Urbanija, Sr.
6, Ivan Garcia, 5th
7, Alonso Arrieta, Jr.
8, Marco Brizuela, Fr.
9, Jacob Zamarron, Sr.
10, Oscar Carballo, Sr.
11, Eli Jackson, Sr.
13, Christian Marroquin, Sr.
14, Sam Carles, R-Fr.
15, Steven Cisneros, Fr.
17, Ahmed Abess, Fr.
18, Jose Almanza, So.
19, Erick Diaz, Jr.


20, Ethan Stockdale, Sr.
22, Jose Carrero, Fr.
23, Samuel Plett, So.
24, Alejandro Ramirez, So.
25, Jose Gabriel Rodriguez, So.
28, Ethan Wessman, So.
78, Adam Tebbs, Fr.
ATLETICS ACCOMPLISHMENTS
2022-2023 DEPARTMENT OF ATHLETICS
Stephens, Tarrah Women’s Basketball 2nd Team
Mendez, Aubrey Women’s Soccer 3rd Team
Zamarron, Jacob Men’s Soccer Honorable Mention
Walter, Lauren Women’s Soccer Honorable Mention
Winingham, Ryan Women’s Soccer Honorable Mention
Cloud, Lauren Women’s Volleyball Honorable Mention
Riney, Savanna Women’s Volleyball Honorable Mention Guiot,
ALL CONFERENCE
Ahnfeldt, Hope Women’s Cross Country
Turner, Emerson Women’s Cross Country
Vazquez, Liz Women’s Cross Country
Bosma, Elise Women’s Soccer
Griffin, Chloe Women’s Soccer
Mendez, Aubrey Women’s Soccer
Schoenberg, Emma Women’s Soccer
Seiler, Pam Women’s Soccer
Walter, Lauren Women’s Soccer
Winingham, Ryan Women’s Soccer
Team
Team
Hillock, Caroline Women’s Tennis 2nd Team (Singles)
Isaac, Kyla Women’s Tennis 2nd Team (Doubles)
Swan, Ellie Women’s Tennis 2nd Team (Doubles)
Tan, Lin Xin Women’s Tennis
Blackman, Jillian Women’s
Golmen, Taylor
Lampton, Ellie
Riney, Savanna
ALL CONFERENCE SUPERLATIVE
Team (Singles)
Ahnfeldt, Hope Women’s Cross Country SAC Champion (5,000 Meters)
Ahnfeldt, Hope Women’s Track & Field SAC Champion (10,000 Meters)
Beckom, James Men’s Basketball All-Defensive Team
Fish, Olivia Women’s Soccer Freshman of the Year
Gabani, Lukas Men’s Basketball
All-Freshman Team
Mendez, Aubrey Women’s Soccer Defensive Player of the Year
Merte, Jean-Benoit Men’s Track & Field
SAC Champion (3,000 Meter Steeplechase)
Mitchell, Grace Women’s Track & Field SAC Champion (Pole Vault)
Reeves, Malachi Men’s Basketball
All-Freshman Team
Robbins, Skylar Women’s Track & Field SAC Champion (High Jump)
Stephens, Tarrah Women’s Basketball All-Defensive Team
Vail, Will Men’s Track & Field SAC Champion (Long Jump)
Zamarron, Jacob Men’s Soccer Offensive Player of the Year
NAIA SCHOLAR-ATHLETE
*Indicates 4.00 GPA
Camp, Boaz Men’s Basketball Finance
Ellis, DJ Men’s Basketball
Guiot, Payton Men’s Basketball
Family & Human Services
Accounting
Dunfee, Johnny Men’s Cross Country Psychology
Haefli, Daniel Men’s Cross Country
Janzen, Drew Men’s Cross Country
Construction Management
Kinesiology
Petak, Josiah Men’s Cross Country Finance
Thng, Kai Men’s Cross Country
Ramirez, Alejandro Men’s Soccer
Wessman, Ethan Men’s Soccer
Dick, Hudson* Men’s Tennis
Kice, Fletcher Men’s Tennis
Birnbaum, Drew Men’s Track & Field
Dunfee, Johnny Men’s Track & Field
Haefli, Daniel Men’s Track & Field
Janzen, Drew Men’s Track & Field
Keese, Cooper Men’s Track & Field
Morton, Andrew Men’s Track & Field
Petak, Josiah Men’s Track & Field
Snook, Sam Men’s Track & Field
International Business
Construction Management
Construction Management
Construction Management
Biochemistry
Data Analytics
Psychology
Construction Management
Kinesiology
Construction Management
Computer Science
Finance
Construction Management
Thng, Kai Men’s Track & Field International Business
Vail, Will Men’s Track & Field Digital Cinema
Altman, Maddie* Women’s Basketball Management (MBA)
Anderson, Leah Women’s Basketball Kinesiology
Cone, Elise Women’s Basketball Accounting
Goldman, Jessica Women’s Basketball Accounting
Harris, Graci Women’s Basketball Nursing
Sanders, Emily Women’s Basketball Kinesiology
Silkey, Kenzie Women’s Basketball Kinesiology
Sisk, Josie Women’s Basketball Graphic Design
Smith, Natalie Women’s Basketball Kinesiology
Vanoverberghe, Lisa Women’s Basketball Management / International Business
Edwards, Avery* Women’s Cross Country Graphic Design / Art & Illustration
Scates, Olivia Women’s Cross Country Kinesiology
Smith, Sarah* Women’s Cross Country Kinesiology
Thompson, Rachel Women’s Cross Country English
Turner, Emerson Women’s Cross Country Biology
Bishop, Grace Women’s Soccer
Bosma, Elise Women’s Soccer
Buchanan, Renny Women’s Soccer
Gibbs, Aniyah Women’s Soccer
Graber, Bella* Women’s Soccer
Elementary Education
Data Analytics / Marketing
Mechanical Engineering
Kinesiology
Nursing
Henderson, Alyssa Women’s Soccer Nursing
Kilfoy, Kylie Women’s Soccer
Martin, Paige Women’s Soccer
Psychology / International Business
Elementary Education
Mendez, Aubrey Women’s Soccer Nursing
Mole, Kaelyn Women’s Soccer
Kinesiology
Seiler, Pam Women’s Soccer Psychology
Walter, Lauren Women’s Soccer Kinesiology
Hillock, Caroline Women’s Tennis Digital Cinema
Isaac, Kyla Women’s Tennis Biblical & Theological Studies
Kuykendall, Erin Women’s Tennis Kinesiology
Scott, Leah Women’s Tennis Elementary Education
Swan, Ellie Women’s Tennis Construction Management
Buckner, Aaliyah Women’s Track & Field Management / Accounting
Edwards, Avery* Women’s Track & Field Graphic Design / Art & Illustration
Mitchell, Grace Women’s Track & Field Criminal Justice
Pace, Anastasia Women’s Track & Field Electrical Engineering
Scates, Olivia Women’s Track & Field Kinesiology
Smith, Sarah* Women’s Track & Field Kinesiology
Stiver, Lainee Women’s Track & Field Digital Cinema / Visual FX
Thompson, Rachel Women’s Track & Field English
Barnes, Delaney* Women’s Volleyball Nursing
Cloud, Lauren Women’s Volleyball Nursing
Fouts, Micah Women’s Volleyball Family & Human Services
Lampton, Ellie Women’s Volleyball Accounting
Women’s Soccer - Third-Consecutive SAC Tournament Championship






DECEMBER COMMENCEMENT



On Saturday, December 17th, 2022, 83 students had the privilege of graduating from John Brown University at the Bill George Arena. Students from online and both the undergraduate and graduate degrees attended, leading to much excitement in the air. Dr. Pollard was the main speaker for the event, followed by Dr. Ed Ericson who is the retiring Vice President for Academic Affairs. These students will now work for themselves or companies across the world, leading the charge for Christian work to flourish in other areas.

SPRING COMMENCEMENT

On Saturday, May 6th, 2023, over 300 students graduated from JBU. Rod Reed and Will Kelly delivered speeches and blessings to the grads.




We made it!
MASTERS
GRADUATES






DECEMBER






GRADUATES
(Not Pictured)
Sue Artiga
Elyssa Beckner
Zachary Beyer
Haley Borgeteien-James
Taryn Boysen
Joshua Bullington
Finn Burchfiel
Bethany Burks
Anna Carr
Ria Coffey-Brown
Micah Dolloff
Connor Fewell
Grace Flaugh
Abby Hampton
Laney Hawk
Dianne Hendrix
Brianna Hielscher
Holly Hielscher
Andrew Hollinger
Catie Holt
Triniti Horner
Maggie House
Nathan Kirkpatrick
Ashley Luzzi
Suzzette Michaud
Lindsay Witcofski
Morgan Howell
Claire Kahrs
Sam Krown
Yun Kyung Kim
Alexandra LaFon
Kayla Lehew
Jacoby Magness
Courtney McCollum
Andrew McGee
Maria Montalvo
Daya Moore
Micah Peterson
Orry Phillips
Ashby Portillo
Havynn Prude
Chloe Pruett
Cory Rogers
Emma Schoenberg
Isaiah Schwane
Amy Smithwick
Joel Spence
Bailey Spencer
Yvette Michaud
Gregory Nesser
Jessica Perry
Tanya Deasis
Megan Sumpter
Noah Sutton
Phillip Taylor
Kaitlyn Terry
Stephen Thomas
Emerson Turner
Tara Warden
Sarah West
Chloe Woodson
Brycen Wright
Matthew Barnett
Sandra Cox
Lauren Crews
Lekita Diamond-Gaynor
McKynna Fuentes
Kyndall Garrison
Carmen Gonzalez
Priscilla Hall
Jeremy Hanna
Angela Harrison
Jerry Hopper
Lacie Kirby
Diana Reading-Eike
Angela Trotter-Farish
Suzanne Wisdom
MAY GRADUATES




































Brooke Wilson Jacob Zamarron
(Not Pictured)
Kye-Breann Abbott
Ezy Abou
Wilber Aguilar Orellana
Trinity Andrus
Ethan Andrus
Kathryn Austin
Brooke Baldwin
James Beckom
Drew Birnbaum
Julia Boatwright
Margaret Boles
Julia Bottoms
Cady Bowerman
Aaron Bruns
Chloe Bryant
Seth Bucher
Cole Buckingham
Madison Buldra
Emily Bushlack
Elizabeth Bushlack
Melanie Capehart
Joshua Carnes
Katherinne Carranza
Dimitri Clark
Lauren Cloud

Caleb Cooper
Falyn Cordeiro
Joshua Cottrell
Rachel Cox
Johnathan Craddock
Blake Cunningham
James Dabdub
Sloane Deterding
Emma Devries
Zach Dinwiddie
Leah Dolloff
Callie Donley
Nathan Duchene
Gwenna Dye
Megan Dykstra
Linton Ellis
Brandon Engel
Daniel Escalona

Leah Etchison
Emily Feaster
Brianna Fentress
Loraine Ferrin Diaz
Annika Finley
Daniel Friesen
Nelson Fuentes
Elli Fuller
Sophia Gallardo
Luis Antonio Galvan Guzman
Ivan Garcia Arnanz
Claire Gentry
Bryce George
James Gilbert
Wyatt Glosson
Jessica Goldman
Abigail Gonzales
Anna Granados
Payton Guiot
Parker Hale
Cody Hallmark
Dylan Hawkins
Jeffrey Hernandez
Kevin Hernandez Chavez
Michelle Hickey
Daniel Hicks
Landon Hilliard
Sydney Hodge
Easton Hubbard
Jesse Huisjen
Joshua Human
Grace Hutchins
Joshua Hutchins
Elijah Jackson
Jaydon Jarnagan
Mariah Jenkins
Anna Johnson
Katelyn Johnson
Eleri Jones
Jaehee Jun
William Kelly
Kevin Kelsey
Fletcher Kice
Alex Kinsey
Connor Klaassen
Ryan Knernschield
Katherine Korasick
Molly Kramer
Sarah Ladehoff
Chloe Laird
Elicia Lampton
Lindsey Lampton
Elise Lanker
Rylee Loftin
Joshua Loh
Oscar Lopez
Mickala Lovy
Samuel Lowe
Morgan Lundeen
Gilberth Machado Martinez
Alexander Madrid
Haley Magness
Bethany Malone
Jacob Mapstone
Jillian Mapstone
Emma Marten
Benjamin Martin
Charli McIlrath
Destanie Meek
Aubrey Mendez
Jace Merritt
Anna Merritt
Carson Moon
Sterling Morphis
Ami Murray
Kelli Nelson
Jonah Newsom
Beau Newton
Ethan Noden
Nemanja Obradovic
Rebecca Ortiz
Brylie Parker
Laniese Penner
Julianne Petersen
Grace Powell
Coleman Pringle
Kory Rash
Myah Ray
Taylor Read
Kaden Reed
Katrina Reimer
Riley Rhodes
Taryn Ridley
Hannah Rose
Zoe Ross
Corban Samoff
Jair Sanchez
Mariandrea Sanchez Garay
John Schemmer
Emma Schoenberg
Isaac Schrader
Lindsay Scott
Leah Scott
Pam Seiler
Lainee Stiver
Ethan Stockdale
Peter Stockton
Luke Stoeltzing
Fiona Stoll
Hannah Stucky
Kaleigh Sumpter
Carson Thoma
Kaylee Thomas
Lisa Thomason
Rachel Tomlinson
Jacob Turner
Matej Urbanija
William Vail
Cassidy Valenzuela
Brandon Vann
Lisa Vanoverberghe
Owen Veer
Karla Vicen
Jacob Wakefield
Zoe Ward
Annalysa Watts
Cole Webb
Jackson White
Jadin Whiting
Dylan Wiens
Joshua Williams
Zachary Wolt
Katherine Wood
Franklin Serrano
Braegan Sewell
Kassy Shelby
Elise Shinn
Braxton Shook
Seoyoung Sihn
Mackenzie Silkey
Kaylee Sluyter
Audrey Smith
Madelyn Smith
Whitney Smyth
Cameron Spencer
Sarah Spencer
Hailey Spitzer-Fox
Tarrah Stephens
Grace Wright
Brennan Zaleski
Jacob Zamarron
Gabrielle Zeigler
LANTERN STAFF
Yamil Tenorio - Copy Editor
Laina Ludwig - Assistant Copy Editor
Fernanda Chinchilla - Designer
Nattilie Kirby - Designer
Marikit Fain - Editor in Chief
PHOTO CONTRIBUTORS (thank you!)
Galeana Boomer
Geoshan Lee
Emma Beagle
Savage Skies Women’s Ultimate Team
Chaney Odden
Josiah Wallace
Chloe Stokes
Nick Robinson
Nattilie Kirby
Laina Ludwig
Fernanda Chinchilla
MOSAIC Instagram Page
CIF Instagram Page
Honors Instagram Page
SGA Instagram Page
SMLT Instagram Page
Threefold Advocate Instagram Page
PSI CHI Instagram Page
JBU UMC Photographers
JBU, go in peace.
