PANTHER MILESTONES

1986

John Telgren was honored recently by the York University Department of Bible and Ministry with The Fields are Ripe Award, recognizing alumni who have dedicated their lives to serving small churches in the Midwest. The award was presented by Dr. Terry Seufferlein, professor of Bible, along with a $1,000 check. Telgren has been the full-time minister for the Church of Christ in Nebraska City, Neb., for the last 8 years. John and Stacey have three adult boys, Shane, Jeremy, and William (Angelica), and several grandchildren.

1988

Dave Cathey has concluded a 32-year career with The Oklahoman. As a follow-up to his final 14 years as the Food Dude, he plans to co-produce a TV series on local food and dining. In this column, Dave writes, “Food Dudery was the highlight of my 32 years at The Oklahoman and it will be a part of my life going forward.”

2001

In May, Darrel Sears completed his Doctor of Ministry degree from Lipscomb University. He is entering his 14th year as the preaching minister for the Church of Christ at Oakdale in Oklahoma City and was a featured speaker at Soul Quest this summer. Darrel and Beth (Charchan ’00) have three children: Benjamin, Harrison, and Lauren. dsears@cofcoakdale.com

2009 Tasha (Byrd) Hackett shares that Wildflower on the Prairie, her second full-length Christian romance set in 1800s Nebraska, was released June 18. For homeschoolers, she also just published a complete math curriculum designed for homeschooling families: "Kindergarten Math: Teach Me to Number My Days." Tasha loves to speak at book events, libraries, or other workshops about the writing process, or general motivational lessons as opportunities are available. Tasha and Ben (’08) reside in Stromsburg, Neb.

2013

Several members of the 2013 World Series Baseball Team returned to campus for a 10-year reunion this spring. The Panthers were the first team to secure a trip to the NAIA Baseball World Series in Lewiston, Idaho. Their record that season was 44-12.

Pictured (l-r): Trevor Ramos ’14, Jordan Leis ’13, Josh Nuyten ’13, Aaron Conyers ’15, Reid VanWesten ’13, Jordan Pella ’15, Brett Wise ’13, Jordan Suter ’15, Jeremy Burgener ’13, Coach Brian Walth ’03 and Coach Erik Gray ’06