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Th e O li v e ti a nO L I V E T N A Z A R E N E U N I V E R S I T Y , B O U R B O N N A I S , I L L I N O I S

VOL. 72, NO. 4 SUMMER 2005 WWW.OLIVET.EDU

Highlights from the 26th General Assembly, p. 6 Homecoming 2005 special pullout

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What’s on the

Inside,4 The Agenda for Excellence

In 1992, Dr. John C. Bowling ’71/’72 M.A. introduced the agenda for excellence, focusing the University’s priorities on quality, vitality and unity. On the doorstep of the centennial, we take a look at the success thus far, and the Promises to Keep campaign, still ahead.

9 Highlights from the 26th annual General Assem bly

Every four years, the Church of the Nazarene gathers a delegation for its General Assembly. The 2005 assembly included several history- making moments, and Olivet Nazarene University was there.

Special pullout Homecom ing 2005October 27-30, alumni from around the world will gather for Homecoming 2005 on the campus of Olivet Nazarene University. This special pullout section has all you need to make your arrangements to “come home to Olivet!”

18 Football FreedomThanks to a number of former and current players, the Olivet Nazarene University football team now gets together to study more than just the coach’s playbook.

19 10 Questions with Sarah Brown ’08

Many of us recall hearing the question, “Have you ever heard of Olivet Nazarene University?” Sarah Brown heard it early one morning in Sri Lanka.

DEPARTMENTS2 Testimony3 Perspectives4 Cover Story8 ONUAlumni

15 ONUNews18 ONUSports19 Spotlight

On the CoverPhoto by Jason Jones Photography.

From graduation ceremonies to the Holocaust

A Testimony From Dr. Michael Benson, Chaplain

W ithin a six day span I have witnessed the very high and the very low.During the first weekend of May, on a beautiful, sunny day, the 2005

class of nearly 1 ,500 students graduated from Olivet Nazarene University. The jo y of that m om ent and the promise of the next year is a wonderful th ing to behold. It is an event as bright and as optim istic as one is ever privileged to witness.

Less than a week later I was in W ashington, D .C ., standing am ong hundreds in the silence as we viewed the horrors of the U. S . Holocaust Memorial Museum . This surely m ust be the record of one of the darkest m om ents of mankind, the system atic genocide of so many persons. The devastation of sin and depravity on every aspect of human life and history is clearly seen in the photographs and images on display in that museum. This is w hat happens when we are left to ourselves and to the pursuit ofour own egocentric ways. ---------------------------------------------

The doctrinal convictions of historic Christi­anity, to which Olivet Nazarene University subscribes, clearly prom ote the hope that a different w ay of living is possible. This “different w ay” is the central truth behind the power of the Gospel.

Hum anity — born with a fallen nature and hopelessly lost — can be redeemed and regenerated through the atoning work of Jesus, the only begotten of the Father. A new birth — the gift of G od’s grace to us — saving us from our sins. More than w hat grace hides, his grace has the capacity to save us from the dominion of sin and transform us into new creatures full of promise and hope.

Any hope we have that we will not repeat the horrors of the Holocaust and any hope that springs forth at m om ents like graduation rests solely in the person and work of Jesus.

Our work at Olivet is built on the redemptive work of God in Jesus ... the incarnate one. God has a Son. He came in the flesh. You do not get to the incarnation through evolution. Eugene Peterson writes:

“Jesus is the personal name of a person who lived at a dat­able tim e in an actual land that has mountains we can still climb, wildflowers that can be photographed, cities in which we can still buy dates and pom egranates, and water which we can drink andin which we can be baptized. --------------------------------------------

“Jesus is the central and defining figure in the spiritual life. His life is, precisely, revelation. He brings out into the open w hat we could never have figured out for ourselves, never guessed in a million years. He is God am ong us: God speaking, acting, healing, help ing.”1

The Christian premise that “the chief end of m an” is to bring glory to God implies not only the existence of God but that God cares about what we do. This is w hy the promise seen in a redeemed life is so hopeful. Real, substantive changes are possible. “The old is gone and the new has co m e.” The fallen condition is redeemable through Jesus.

Graduation at Olivet is the end result of a good, sound, biblical worldview at work. Worldview stud ­ies are concerned with three major areas of thought: Creation (Where did we com e from and who are w e?), Fall (W hat has gone wrong with the world?) and Redemption (W hat can we do to fix it?).

These three areas are not sym bolic, but are based in fact. Creation is not merely a term of depen­dency upon God but som ething God actually did. “The Fall” is not only a symbol of moral corruption, but a historical event. “ Redem ption” has to do with the fact of an em pty tom b on Easter Sunday.

In the redeem ing work of God we m ay expect more out of a life than persecution and torm ent and bigotry. We have the expectation that God is doing som ething new and creative, som ething that reflects His glory. Thank God for His Son.

Rev. Michael Benson writes “Chaplain’s Notebook” which is published weekly online at www.olivet.edu.Rev Benson and his wife, Gwen, have three children: Emily ’07, Andrew and Katie ’05.

1 Eugene H. Peterson, Christ Plays in Ten Thousand Places (Grand Rapids, Mich.: Wm. B. Eerdmans, 2005), p. 31.

Any hope we have that we

will not repeat the horrors

of the Holocaust and any hope

that springs forth at moments

like graduation rests solely

in the person and work of Jesus.

THE OLIVETIAN (USPS 407-880) (ISSN 0891-9712)

Dr. John C. Bowling ’71/’72 M.A.,

President

Dr. Brian Allen ’82/’05 Litt.D.,

Vice President for Institutional Advancement, Editor

George Wolff ’93,Art Director

Donnie Johnson,David Moore ’06,Matthew Moore ’96, Monique (Cartier) Perry ’03, Designers

Caleb Benoit ’06,Assistant to the Editor

Christine (Mazzella) Howell ’05,

Julie (Habegger) Zehr ’99, Class Notes Editors

Gary Griffin ’81,Dan Ferris ’69,Brian Parker ’93, Contributing Editors

Rev. Gordon C. Wickersham ’47,

Copy Editor

Caleb Benoit ’06,Dr. Michael Benson,Dr. John C. Bowling ’71/

’72 M.A.,Gary Griffin ’81,Marc Shaner ’00/’02 M.A.T. Susan (Hendley) Wolff ’94, Contributing Writers

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ON SEVERAL M ORNINGS DURING TH E LA S T FEW W EEKS, mornings of soft sun and quiet stillness, I have slipped out the front door of the President’s Home very early to walk the campus. About the time I leave the house, the sun peeks just one eye up over the fence at the far end of the soccer fields. It is light, but not quite light.

The very early morning is perhaps the most serene part of the day on a college campus. It is tranquil and calm, even sooth­ing. Soon, the dorms will stir; the music will start; and the cars will begin pouring onto campus from all directions. But, not yet ... for now, it is still still.

I use this time to think about my day — not what I have to do, as that is already lined out and waiting for me at the office — but about why I am here. I think about students who are the reason we exist. I think about the faculty and staff, for they are the ones who do the work of the University day in and day out.

I think of others also — the great cloud of wit­nesses who surround this school with interest, love, and sup­port. I think of alumni, friends, donors, trustees, pastors, and congregations. I particularly think about the moms and dads who entrust us with the most important people to them in the entire world — their children.

I must tell you, though, that I am detecting a disturbing trend. It used to be that Jill and I would comment to one an­other about how the students, particularly the freshmen, looked younger and younger each year. But now, as I am finishing my 14th year as president, it is the parents who are starting to look younger and younger each year! That’s disturbing.

For moms and dads, I know that there have been series of “sending-kids-away” moments. The first day of kindergarten — what a day that was. It was the first lasting separation from home. Then came elementary school, followed by the “lost years” — junior high and, finally, high school.

Suddenly, these parents of kindergarten children are mov­ing sons and daughters to Olivet for their freshman year of college. On my early morning walks, I think about moms and dads a lot.

It’s great fun to live and work on a college campus. A uni­versity campus, particularly one like Olivet, is home to the most serious work in the world. Olivet does not exist to simply pro­vide a sequential set of courses whereby, given enough time, a student can accumulate an education.

Our mission is really not about education, per se, as impor­tant and as valued an education is and ought to be. We believe that higher education should have a higher purpose.

The business of Olivet is transformation — not through indoctrination — but through the careful considered integra­tion of education and the living of life. Our goal is to arm young men and women for life and to give them the tools of mind and heart that they will need to be the people God is calling them to be.

You help make this important work possible through your support. Thank you for all that you do for Olivet! Graduation is past, and a new group of students is already beginning to make its way to walk this campus.

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“Olivet Nazarene Universityneeds an agenda for excellence,

not mere existence,” declared Dr. John C. Bowling ’71/72 M.A.

at the President’s Dinner for Faculty and Staff in August 1992.

Thus he began his second year as Olivet’s president. Enrollment had already risen dramatically: Fall 1990— 1,700 students; Fall 1991 — 1,898 students; Fall 1992 — 1,996 students, the highest since 1981; Fall 2004 — 4,373 students enrolled.

In May 1992, 378 students received degrees. In May 2005, 1,443 students graduated.

These are some of the signs of progress in the agenda for excellence proposed by Bowling.

In 1992, Bowling said, “Ours is to be an agenda for excellence, not mere existence. An agenda where qual­ity is our benchmark, vitality our trademark, and unity our hallmark. Every aspect of our work and life together must be touched by excellence to the glory of God.

“Many scholars have suggested that there is an historic drift which affects all institutions, one which

moves them from being mission driven to being maintenance driven. And they are right, except

for one thing that is the possibility of mission renewal,” Bowling challenged.

Mission renewal in this agenda for excellence has become reality in the 14 years of Bowling’s leadership at Olivet Nazarene University.

THE AGENDA FOR (

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Renovate and expand Reed Hall of Science

Establish and endow the i ONU Center \ for Student Enrichment

Establish and endowONU Faculty Research

and Writing\

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In the Annual Report of 2001, he wrote, “The mis­sion of Olivet has remained constant: to provide high- quality academic instruction for the purpose of personal development, career and professional readiness, and the preparation of individuals for lives of service to God and humanity. Enrollment has continued its steady in­crease. More and more young people are coming under the influence of an “Education With a Christian Pur­pose. ... Olivet’s academic and student development programs are strong and growing in effectiveness, and campus morale is positive.”

He added, “ONU seeks to address new concepts in creative ways and with an unapologetic Christian com­mitment to higher education. The future does not be­long simply to the learned, but to the Christian learner in particular. A Christian education not only helps a person prepare to make a living; it also helps that in­dividual learn how to live even in the midst of change and challenge.

“Olivet has a rich heritage, but our most important days are just ahead.”

Dr. Bowling and the senior leadership team at Olivet are now turning their attention toward the ONU Centen­nial Celebration and the University’s Centennial Cam­paign, “Promises to Keep” which encompasses five strategic initiatives:

• Establish and Endow the ONU Center for Student Enrichment

• Establish and Endow ONU Faculty Research and Writing

• Strengthen the ONU Foundation for additional student scholarship support

• Renovate and expand the Reed Hall for Science• Construct the Olivet Nazarene University

Centennial Chapel

STEPS IN THE AGENDA FOR EXCELLENCE

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Upgrading of the I campus-wide com­

puter system with expanded quarters in the Benner Library. Restructuring of School of Graduate and Adult Studies. WONU FM radio goes 24 hours a day.

Infrastructure completed to

initiate an electronic campus. Chalfant Hall remodeling to enhance wor­ship experience for students, faculty and staff. Harlow E. Hopkins Alumni Center dedicated. Offices, meeting and dining rooms and guest suites are furnished on three floors.

F F Ludwig Center'sI 9 9 5 Red Room

renovation finished.Master of Profes­sional Counseling

program established. Social Work degree program fully accredited. Dedication of the renovated Milby Clock Tower including electronic carillon chimes.

” In Word and Deed” capital campaign for

$10 million kicked off at General Assem­bly for campus improvements. Record enrollment reaches 2,295, marking the first of five consecutive years of record enrollment.

Master of Arts in Education program

introduced. Ludwig Center student lounge transformed into "Common Grounds" coffeehouse. Ludwig Center dining hall remodeled to serve stu­dents more efficiently.

New campus entrance completed

at Main Street and University Avenue with 10 flags adorning the two street corners. New Admissions Center ready to welcome the 1999-2000 student body. Addition of Master of Education program via distance learning.

Howe Hall refurbished as

women's residence hall. Engineering program received full accreditation.

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Master of Science in Nursing estab­lished and approved by the Commis­sion on Collegiate Nursing Education which also granted the bachelor's degree nursing program approval for 10 years.

Enrollment at all- I ti me high of 3,361

with highest freshman count of 548. School of Graduate and Adult Studies en­rollment of 1,289, doubling its enrollment since 1999. Percentage of faculty with earned doctorates or terminal degrees is highest ever at 72 percent. Weber Cen­ter dedicated to house divisions of Social Sciences and Education, Departments of Business, Sociology, Psychology and Education. The largest campaign in Olivet's history "In Word and Deed” surpassed the goal of $10 million to fund the Weber Center and other campus improvements.

Educational Fund from Nazarene

churches of the Central Region devoted entirely to scholarships for Nazarene students. Athletic facilities upgraded for summer practice by NFL's Chicago Bears. Improved facili­ties benefit ONU students throughout the year. Ward Field improved with lights for night games.

Birchard Gymna­sium refurbished

with addition of a complete exercise and health facility in place of the former swimming pool. Campus telephone system upgraded. More "SM ART” classrooms developed. Blackboard communication system for students and faculty installed. Baseball field named for Coach Larry Watson '65.

President Bowling introduces theme

of "Promises to Keep" toward stu­dents, faculty, churches and alumni. Concept established for the Centennial Chapel to seat about 3,500 for chapel and other activities. Information Tech­nology services expanded for wireless access throughout the campus in

addition to wired connections in every classroom and residence hall room. Olivet purchases former Fortin Villa property of 25 acres along Main Street from Provena Healthcare. Shine.fm/WONU radio station studios move from Benner Library to former Hardees restaurant building. Depart­ment of Communication and some Art Department classes move into the north wing of the Benner Library, including new television and graphic arts studios.

North CentralAssociation

grants continued accreditation for the maximum 10 years without conditions. Reorganization of academic divisions, departments and schools plans are completed. Olivet's Centennial Year 2007 will begin at Homecoming in November 2006. Foundation for Scholarships for ONU students grows with capital funds now totaling $14 million. Since 1969, Olivet students have received $6 million in scholarships. Record number of graduates reaches 1,445, including the 20,000th graduate in ONU history.At the Alumni and Friends breakfast in Indianapolis June 25 during the 26th General Assembly, Bowling spoke fervently about the need for the Centen­nial Chapel, saying that what happens spiritually in chapel is the foundation of what we are about. Since all our resident students cannot be seated at the same time in Chalfant Hall for chapel or revival services, the construction of the larger Centennial Chapel must be of highest priority. Freshman Class again shows signs of growing — 600 freshmen attended orientation sessions in June. Well over 700 freshmen are expected in the Fall semester, plus another increase of transfer students. A major new plan is the creation of the Center for Student Development in which each student may seek personal development spiritually, academically and socially. Another goal set forth is raising an endowment fund for faculty writing and research.

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. I feel a deep commitment for my work at Olivet and a passion for Christian highereducation and its potential to shape the next generation.” — JOHN C. BOWLING '71,'72 M.A.

PHOTOS: JASO N ELLIS '03

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Highlights from the 26th annual General AssemblyAn estimated 40,000 people

from seven continents attended

the 26th General Assembly

and Conventions June 22-30

in the RCA Dome and Indiana

Convention Center in Indianapolis.

In what fe lt more like a fam ily

reunion, Olivet Nazarene

University alumni and friends

attended and led numerous events

and activities. From general superintendents, departmental

leaders, and student language

translators to assembly musicians

and child care professionals,

the mission o f Olivet Nazarene

University and the missions o f the

church intersected in Indianapolis.

2 Alumni and FriendsBreakfast Nearly 2 ,000 alumni

and friends of Olivet m et for a breakfast on Saturday that felt like a fam ily reunion. Rev. Paul Cunningham ’60, general superintendent of the church, said, “Olivet is a gift that keeps on giving — a g ift tha t im pacts the rest of your life. The Olivet atm osphere: It’ll be with you forever.”

Martha Garvin ’58 accom panied her son Brad ’87 in several musical selections. Brad is a frequent performer at the prestigious M etro­politan Opera in New York City.

ONU began as an idea, a dream at the begin­ning of the 20th century,” Bowling said at the breakfast. “A t Old Olivet south of Danville, they had 40 acres and four buildings. Now we have 44 buildings and 4 ,300 students.”

“Students who graduate are different than they were at orientation. Som ething wonderful hap­pens here. Life happens, learning happens, students learn to live. Som ething spiritual hap­pens at O livet. This divine encounter is the establishing factor at Olivet. Through educa­tion, we are telling His story. This makes the spiritual m ooring of this co llege.”

The breakfast concluded with a video m on­tage and song entitled “ Because of W ho You A re ,” with soloist Cyndi (Green) Frame ’83 and Orpheus Choir, under the direction of Dr. Jeff Bell ’81.

Bowling makes history

Olivet Nazarene University President John C. Bowling ’71/’72 M .A. was challenged in one of several histor­ical m om ents in the 26th General Assem bly of the Church of the Naza­rene held in the RCA Dome in Indianapolis.

During the assem bly of international delegates, Rev. W. Talmadge Johnson and Rev. Jim D. Bond, two of the six general superintendents, were hon­ored upon their retirem ent. The 900 voting del­egates began the balloting process to elect their successors.

From the first ballot, Bowling was the clear leader am ong the 231 candidates nominated by the delegates.

When Bowling’s total of 591 votes elected him as the 35th general superintendent, the delegates and attendees in the RCA Dome stood spontane­ously and burst into applause.

Upon election, Bowling was escorted to the podium and addressed the general assem bly del­egates and guests, requesting tim e to seek G od ’s direction. “W e need to ta lk ... there is an utter necessity for clarity of the will of God for m y life and m inistry.”

As he and his w ife Jill made the ir w ay to a quiet place for prayer and reflection, a group of ONU faculty, staff and alumni gathered in the hall of the RCA Dom e, praying for Dr. Bowling and his decision.

After a brief break of the delegation, Bowling again addressed the audience indicating that he had prayed, seeking confirm ation from the Lord for the general superintendency position and a re­lease from his present assignm ent as president of ONU.

Sharing from his heart, Bowling expressed, “ I am fully com m itted to our core values, our theol­ogy, and the evangelistic zeal of our church. I be­lieve that God will continue the good work he began in us nearly 100 years ago. We have a mandate and a calling that is uniquely ours.”

Yet, he shared that, “W ithout that clear sense of divine leadership and ough t,” he could not ac­cept the position of general superintendent. “ I do that believing fully that God is at work in all of our hearts and lives, and in my heart as well. And I would ask at a personal level for your kindness and understanding. It m ay be that at a later date I will have som e sense of clarity as to the w hy of this. But I owe it to you to be as transparent and as honest and obviously as close to the Lord in this process. In fact I had no sense of confirmation from the Lord. I love you, but I decline this wonderful expression of support. God bless yo u .”

In that historical moment, Bowling became only the second person in history of the church to de­cline the election, saying, “To be elected general superintendent and be asked to give leadership and oversight to the international church is both a high and hum bling honor. However, I feel a deep com m itm ent for my work at Olivet and a passion for Christian higher education and its potential to shape the next generation.”

In a few m om ents after Bowling declined the superintendency, Rev. Aguiar Valvassoura, pastor of the 7,000 mem ber Nazarene church in Campinas, Brazil, asked the delegates to take his name off the ballot. “ I heard the voice of God and ... M y place ... my heart is still in Brazil,” he said. Valvassoura rose earlier that day to 555 votes, som e 40 votes short of election.

The first wom an elected as general superin­tendent, Rev. Nina Gunter, executive d irector of Nazarene M issions International for 20 years, was elected on the 24th ballot as the 35th general superintendent.

Voting continued by electronic keypads until9 p.m . W ednesday when Rev. J.K . Warrick, pastor of College Church in Olathe, Kansas, was elected as the 36th general superintendent. An alumnus of Southern Nazarene University, W arrick was previ­ously pastor of W estside Church of the Nazarene in Indianapolis.

New Appointments Dr. JohnBowling was reelected to represent Nazarene higher education on the 50-m em ber Nazarene General Board, and was also reelected presi­dent of the General Board for the 2 0 0 5 -2 0 0 9 quadrennium . He has been president of the board since 2001.

Mark Holcom b ’81, professor of Christian Ed­ucation in the ONU School of Theology and Christian Ministry, was elected to the General Board to represent the 3 3 7 ,0 0 0 -m e m b e r Nazarene Youth International as global vice president.

Dr. Ted R. Lee ’68, chairman of the ONU Board of Trustees and superintendent of the India­napolis District, was elected to the Executive Com m ittee of the Nazarene General Board.

Arts in the Garden ONU alumni and friends appeared in the Artsgarden, overlooking downtown Indianapolis in this series of musical events. Special guest artists included Orpheus Choir,

Proclamation (the ONU gospel choir), Mark Murphy, Gerald Anderson, Martha Garvin and Brad Garvin.

4 Olivet Music, FrontB and Center Don Reddick ’79,

head of the fine arts and music departments at O N U , coord inated and conducted the music for 12 evening and daytim e sessions of the conventions and assem bly in the RCA Dom e, includ ing vocal ensem bles, soloists and an orchestra of 30 members. The group of instrum enta lists and voca lists included num erous O livet a lum ni. A m ass choir of nearly 600 voices, including O livet’s Orpheus Choir, and Proclam ation (the ON U gospel choir), added to the evening worship services. Brian Parker ’93, served as worship leader in several services.

e Shine On S h in e .fm , O liv e t’s 3 5 ,0 0 0 -w a tt radio station, attracted

nearly 11,000 visitors to their display booth in the Indiana Convention Center. Broadcasting live from Indianapolis, the station hosted live bands on-site , and handed out over 10,000 S h in e .fm w ris t bands from th e ir u ltra -h ip listening lounge.

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Class Notes

Edsal M a tta x ’52 and K a th y H a s se lb rin g ’57 were married on Sept. 5, 2004, in Byron Center, Mich. They reside in Lawton, Mich.

Josep h P h illip s ’65 retired from Miami University of Ohio in June 2005. He relocated to Tulsa, Okla., and hopes to live part o f each year in the Dingle Peninsula area of Ireland. He also hopes to return to the University of St. Petersburg, where he taught in the American Studies program in 2001, or teach English in the Tosno region south o f St. Petersburg. Most important will be lay ministry work both in Tulsa and abroad.

M ich e le (G re g o ry ) K orbe l ’68 and Paul Jo n e s were married April 2, 2005 in Newberry, Fla. Michele was widowed six years ago. They reside in Richmond, Va.

Jo yc e (B eem an) H im es ’73 was elected to the American College of Physicians. She earned a bach­elor’s degree from Olivet, master’s from Southwest Missouri State University and an MD from University of Texas in Houston. She resides in Springfield, Mo., with her husband and son.

A lan Lyke ’75 was appointed to the Dr. Eugene and Faye Stowe Chair o f Pastoral Care of Nazarene Bible College on March 21, 2005. The Stowe Chair is the first endowed faculty chair at NBC. Lyke, the first professor named to the position, also serves as chaplain of the college. He and his wife Marilyn reside in Colorado Springs, Colo.

Brenda (M c C o rk le ) N ixon ’76 contributed to her 17th book, Soul Matters for the Heart, published by Journeyman. Brenda’s story, “Faith, Not Fear,” is included in the new book released in June at New York C ity’s Book Expo America. She is a contributing author to the best-selling Chicken Soup for the Soul series and author of Parenting Power in the Early Years. Brenda lives in Mount Vernon, Ohio, with husband, Paul, and daughter, Laura.

Edw ard Th o m as ’76 earned his doctor o f philosophy degree in organization and management with special­ization in finance and marketing from Capella Univer­sity. He serves as an ordained elder and associate pastor at the Lincoln Place Church of the Nazarene in Pittsburgh, Pa. Thomas has recently accepted a teaching position in the master of management pro­gram at Mount Vernon Nazarene University. He cur­rently resides in Monroeville, Pa., with his wife Dawn (Campbell) ’77.

M ax ’81 and E llen (M e rre ll) M cC om b ’81 celebrated their 25th wedding anniversary on May 30, 2005. Max owns Premier Delivery Service, and Ellen is an IV specialist at BroMenn in Normal, Ill. They have one son, Jonathan, 15. They reside in Mahomet, Ill.

C la yto n ’82 and K a th y W a lker: A girl, Allysa Meghan, Nov. 12, 2004. She joins sister, Margaret Caelen, 6. Clayton is a partner in the law firm Jones and Walker, and Kathy is a senior administrator with KPMG. They reside in Anchorage, Ala.

C e c ilia D ion ’84 completed her bachelor o f science in nursing degree in 1994 and graduated in 2004 as a legal nurse consultant and paralegal. She is currently com pleting her master o f science in nursing degree with a specialization as a fam ily nurse practitioner at Mennonite College of Nursing at Illinois State University.

E lizabeth (M e rre ll) ’84 and G e orge R ichard P au lson were married Oct. 18, 2003, at South­west Com munity Church o f the Nazarene in Minneapolis, Minn.Rick works for the Metropolitan Council as a maintenance m achin­ist, and Lizz is a graduate student who does public speaking, con­ducts educational parent and pro­fessional seminars, and writes for A Strong Child, a nonprofit child and com m unity advocacy company. They reside in St. Paul, Minn.

P atric ia (D avidson ) ’86 and G a ry Joh n so n ’87: Aboy, Luke Edward, Oct. 30, 2004. He joins brothers Joshua, 12, Benjamin, 10, Caleb, 6, and Philip, 2. Gary is a computer program author for Verizon W ireless, and Patricia home schools the boys and teaches piano lessons. They reside in Humble, Texas.

B rian ’86 and M arla K ennedy: Aboy, Joshua David, Dec. 23, 2004. He joins brother, Andrew, 2. They reside in Linwood, Mich.

S usan C u nn in gham ’87 and R ob ert H urst: A girl, Sarah Grace, March 29, 2005. She joins sisters Courtney, 14, and Christina, 10, and brothers Joseph, 4, and Benjamin, 2. Susan is a stay-at-

home mom and home schools. Robert is a small business owner. They reside in Victorville, Calif.

Ronda (M o n d ay) ’87 and David N e isw en d er: Aboy, Jacob David, Sept. 24, 2004. He joins a sister, Leah, 5. Ronda is a stay-at-hom e mom and recently

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Susan and Richard Norquist

completed her master’s degree in elementary education. Dave is a manager of planning and purchas­ing for Magnatech International.They reside in Robesonia, Pa.

S usan (Joh n so n ) ’87 and R ichardN o rqu is t were Jacob and Leah married Sept. Neiswender 25, 2004, in Elgin, Ill. Richard works for Bank One as a fraud analyst, and Susan is a compliance automation specialist for the Internal Revenue Service. They reside in Elgin.

Jo W illiam so n ’87 has been ap­pointed the director of Instructional Technology and Media Division of the Georgia Department o f Education. This appointment follows six years

o f service with state education agencies in Illinois and Georgia, and three years of teaching at the high school and university level. Williamson and her hus­band, Brent Ewers ’89, live in Kennesaw, Ga., where Ewers serves as the executive director of Northwest Cobb Co. YM CA.

G lenna (Ludw ig ) ’88 and Jon G a b rie te : A boy, Trent David, Oct. 31, 2003. He joins Tyler, 8, Jana, 5, and Trevor, 3. Glenna is a stay-at-hom e mom, and Jon teaches fourth grade. They reside in Wheaton, Ill.

L yn n ette (M ye rs ) H am m ond ’88 received certifica­tion as a hospice and palliative care nurse. She is employed by Visiting Nurse Service-Howard Regional Home Care and Hospice. She and her husband Steve live in Kokomo, Ind.

R ic k ’88 and Ju lie (D in gm an) R indt’92: A girl, Jenna Nicole, Dec. 31,2004. She joins a brother, Jordan,5, and sisters Carly, 3, and Kayla,2. Julie is a stay-at-hom e mom, and Rick is a technical writer and Web designer for State Farm Insurance.They reside in Bloomington, Ill. Jenna Rindt

C and i (M u rray) ’89 and B ill B urd ine ’89: A girl, Carsyn McKay, Oct. 11, 2004. She joins brother, Trey, 6. Candi is a fourth grade teacher in Warren Township, and Bill is a fifth grade teacher at Heritage Christian in Indianapolis, Ind.

Dan D avidson ’90 and Karen (G odw in) ’92: Twin boy and girl, Ian Daniel and Jenica Grace, April 12, 2004. They join sister, Kendra, 5. Karen is a chief home officer, and Dan is in engineering m anagement at Ford Motor Co. They reside in Canton, Mich.

Jenica and Ian Davidson

Brad Yo d e r ’90 recently earned his Ph.D. degree in educational leadership, school administration from Indiana State University. He is currently assistant superintendent for Sm ith-Green Community Schools in Churubusco, Ind. He and his wife, Linda (Gross) ’90, reside in Columbia City, Ind., with their four daughters.

S a n d y (C a rlso n ) ’91 and R o g e r S ch en ck : A boy, Cade Christian, Jan. 20, 2005. He joins brothers, Clay, 15, Corey, 8, Cannon, 1, and sisters, Colette, 11, and Cree, 4. Sandy is a stay-at-hom e mom, and Roger is a partner with Technical Solutions and Services. They reside in Germantown Hills, Ill.

Joh n A . S m a ll ’91, o f Tishomingo, Okla., was among 18 journalists recently inducted into the Oklahoma Press Association’s Quarter Century Club for 25 years of service in journalism . He has written for The Daily Journal of Kankakee, the Johnston County Capital-Dem ocrat and the Durant Daily Democrat in Oklahoma. At Olivet he wrote copy for the Aurora and Glimmerglass, was editor of the Glimmerglass in 1990, was the creator and first editor o f Tygr, a literary magazine for the Department of English, and started a Nazarene Colleges journalism contest. He has earned 110 journalism awards in Oklahoma, is a past president o f the Johnston County Chamber of Com merce, and served two years in the U.S. A ir Force. He and his wife Melissa (Ulrich) ’85, live in Tishomingo with their sons Joshua and William.

S usan (F itzp a trick ) ’91 and John S to ck to n ’94:A girl, JoAnna Joy, Oct. 28, 2004. She joins brother, John William, 3. Susan teaches Spanish and John teaches science at the International Academ y o f Flint. They reside in Flushing, Mich.

E ric B u ch ten k irch ’92 has been promoted to national director of regional services for EMF Broadcasting. He manages the regional staff, covering 40 states for both the K-LOVE and Air 1 Christian Music Radio Networks. He and his wife, Julie (Lambert) ’92, and their two children, Evan and Olivia, reside in Lincoln, Calif.

C a rl F le tch e r ’92 has accepted the position of general manager and director of broadcasting for Spring Arbor University. He will be giving direction to a four station radio group which broadcasts throughout south central Michigan. He is an adjunct instructor in the Communications Department o f Spring Arbor University. Carl resides in Concord, M ich., with his wife, Camille ’92, and two daughters, Caitlin, 7, and Camryn, 5.

Je rr ia n (P ace ) ’90 and John T ra v is Jr.: A girl, Zoe Elizabeth,Feb. 11, 2005. She joins sister,Kendrianna Marie, 7. They reside in Fort Stewart, Ga.

Zoe Travis

Dear Fellow Olivetians,

General Assembly in Indianapolis was an exciting time! It was wonderful to visit with so many o f you throughout the week. Between the exhibit booths, the hospitality suite, the Saturday breakfast, and the Sunday lunch, we saw thousands o f Olivetians. Plus, I met many new friends, including Gladys (Campbell) Kelly ’40 (pictured above) and her sister, Muriel Scammahorn. They were a joy. The entire week was so incredible, it is impossible to pick a single highlight that stands out above the rest.

A renewed energy has captured the campus o f Olivet Nazarene Univer­sity! The day Dr. Bowling announced his decision to remain at Olivet as president was an emotional one for those o f us in the RCA Dome. God is in control!

As we focus on the coming weeks, there are many plans to be made. The new semester begins on August 31 and faculty and staff are getting everything ready for a successful 2005 -2006 academic year. Please remember our new and returning students in your prayers.

Homecoming 2005 is around the corner, too, and is scheduled for Oct. 28— 30. Be sure to review the special Homecoming pullout for a schedule of the weekend’s activities. Please plan ahead, as many o f our events sell out in advance. If this is your reunion year, don’t forget about your special breakfast on Saturday morning. You’ll receive more detailed in­formation from your class president/reunion coordinator. We hope that you can be here!

I ’m looking forward to hearing from many o f you about new jobs, babies, degrees, and lots more!

Sincerely,

Susan (Hendley) Wolff ’94 Director o f Alumni Relations [email protected]

Fred ’90 and L yn n ette (H o lm gren ) Ya n te s ’92:A boy, Benjamin Warren, April 27, 2004. He joins sister, Emily, and brother, Stephen. They reside in Manteno, Ill.

Dawn (M cLau gh lin ) ’92 and Ben H eid ’93: A boy, Caleb Benjamin, Jan. 27, 2004. He joins brothers, Samuel, 6, and Nathaniel, 4. Dawn is the director for Kids Crossing Learning Center at Chapman Memorial Church of the Nazarene, and Ben is the production control manager at American Axle & Manufacturing. They reside in Portage, Mich.

Trina (G rab le) ’92 and M a tth e w M e ye rin g ’93:A girl, Mackenzie Paige, Feb. 24, 2005. She joins brothers, Jacob, 7, and Jarrett, 4. Trina is a stay-at- home mom, and Matthew works for Cardinal Health. They reside in Albuquerque, N.M.

M a rc y (Joh n so n ) ’92 and Ken W h ittin g to n : A boy, C oy Thomas, Dec. 27, 2004. He joins a brother, Chase, 3. Marcy is flight attendant for American Airlines in New York, and Ken is a cardiac sonographer. They reside in

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EVENTSHomecoming Concert and Dessert An Evening at the Pops: The Great American Songbook featuring the Kankakee Valley Symphony Orchestra and members of the Olivet Nazarene University Orchestra under the skillful direc­tion of Ovid Young ’62. Desserts included. Saturday evening at 7:30 p.m. in Chalfant Hall. Advance tickets required- individual or table of eight purchasing available.

Homecoming Chapel This always-memorable worship service includes Dr. Dee Kelley ’78 as our speaker, and kicks off our Homecoming festivities on Friday at 11 a.m. in Chalfant Hall.

Tiger Basketball Olivet’s men’s and women’s teams will tip off their 2005-06 seasons in McHie Arena on Friday. The women will take on Kalamazoo Valley Community Col­lege at 5:30 p.m. and the men will face Memorial College at 7:30 p.m. Advance tickets required.

The Taste of Olivet by Decade Work up an ap­petite cheering for the Tigers, then head to Chalfant Hall to satisfy your cravings. Enjoy fellowship with others from your class and decade. This is a great place to eat while hav­ing the opportunity to catch up with long-lost friends. Get your classmates together for a reunion before the reunion! Advance tickets required.

Wendy Parsons 5K Run Join Bob Kring, director of intramurals, and Wendy Parsons ’56 for the 21st Annual Wendy Parsons 5K Run, set for Saturday, Oct. 29, at 8 a.m. Entry fee is $6 per person ($12 maximum for immediate family). To request a registration form, contact Bob Kring by phone at (815) 939-5102 or e-mail at [email protected]. All ages are welcome!

Class Reunions Come reminisce with your classmates at the class reunion breakfasts at 9:30 a.m. on Saturday. Celebrating reunions this year are the classes of ’00, ’95, ’90, ’85, ’80, ’75, ’70, ’65, ’60, ’55 and Golden Graduates. Don’t miss this opportunity to catch up with your friends!

Tiger Football Don’t miss the exciting action as the Tigers battle McKendree College at 1:30 p.m. Advance tickets required.

President’s Prayer Breakfast Join Olivet President John C. Bowling’71/’72 M.A., Orpheus Choirand other musicians forthis 14th annual event at 8 o’clock Sunday morning in Chalfant Hall. Advance tickets required.

Just for Teens!Zion’s Wake, Olivet’s popular praise and worship band, will be playing in Larsen Fine Arts Center on Saturday at 9:30 p.m ..

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WEEKENDSCHEDULEThursday, Oct. 27

8 p.m. Coronation, Chalfant Hall

Friday, Oct. 2811 a.m.

1-4 p.m. 1:45 p.m.

2 p.m. 2:30 p.m. 5:30 p.m.

7-9:30 p.m. 7:30 p.m. 7:30 p.m.

After game

Saturday, Oct. 298 a.m.

8-9:15 a.m. 9:30 a.m.

9:30-11:45 a.m.9:30 a.m.

10 a.m.-12 p.m. 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.

12-2 p.m. 10 a.m.-12 p.m.

1-4 p.m. 1:30 p.m.

4 p.m. 4 p.m.4 p.m.5 p.m.

5:30 p.m.

7:30 p.m. 7:30-9:30 p.m.

9:30 p.m.

Sunday, Oct. 308 a.m.

Homecoming Chapel, Chalfant HallShine.fm Open HouseAlumni Board of Directors Plenary Session,Harlow E. Hopkins Alumni Center Powder Puff Football, Snowbarger Athletic Park Planetarium Show, Strickler Planetarium Women’s Basketball Exhibition Game,ONU vs. Kalamazoo Valley Community College, McHie Arena Alumni Welcome Center, Tiger Den Women’s Basketball Reception, Birchard 213 Men’s Basketball, ONU vs. Memorial College, McHie Taste of Olivet by Decade, Chalfant

21st Annual Wendy Parsons 5K Run; registration begins in Birchard at 7 a.m.Phi Delta Lambda Reception, Larsen Formal Lounge Individual Class Reunions and Breakfast O.N.You! Homecoming for Kids, College Church MERC Reception and Breakfast, Ludwig Viatorian Room Social Work Alumni Reception, Weber Center Lobby Theology and Christian Ministry Reception, Burke 3 rd Floor Division of Nursing Open House, Wisner Hall of Nursing Shine.fm Open House Alumni Tent, Ward FieldVarsity Football, ONU vs. McKendree College (Ill.), Ward Field Music Department Ensembles, Kresge Auditorium Men’s Club Volleyball/Alumni Match, Birchard Planetarium Show, Strickler Planetarium Planetarium Show, Strickler Planetarium Partner/Pacesetter Dinner, Weber Leadership Center, by invitation onlyHomecoming Concert and Dessert, Chalfant O.N.You! Homecoming for Kids, College Church Youth Concert with Zion’s Wake, Kresge

President’s Prayer Breakfast, Chalfant

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For the following events, check in at the College Church Parlor beginning at 9:15 a.m.:

A ges 4 -KExploration Station The Tiger Bus will transport children to this always-popular children’s museum, located less than a mile from Olivet’s campus.

G rades 1 - 6Balloon Art Learn how to twist and turn balloons to make amazing creations!Beauty Shop If you like to learn new hair-dos and paint your nails in beautiful shades of color, then this class is for you!Crafts Making a craft is always such fun! Come and make a new creation to take home and show your family!Scrapbooking This is a fun way of recording your memories. You’ll leave with a scrapbook ready for pictures or bring some pictures with you when you come!Sign Language Have you ever thought about learning a second language? This class will teach you how to communicate with your hands!Water Rockets Build a homemade rocket out of ordinary stuff and find out how to propel it using water pressure.

S u p e r S a t u r d a y N i g h t *(Please pick up your children immediately after the concert.)

A ges 0 -KChild Care at College Church beginning at 7:10 p.m.

G rades 1 - 6ONU Carnival for Kids College Church Gymnasium; doors open at 7:10 p.m.Join us for an evening of fun with carnival games, yummy food and groovy music! Enjoy playing on an inflatable, too!*To ensure the safety and supervision of all participants, registration is required by Monday, Oct. 24.

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5 - 1 0 M i n u t e s F r o m C a m p u s :C ountry Inn & S u ite s , Manteno

(815) 4 6 8 -2 6 0 0 Fairfield Inn, Bradley • (815) 9 3 5 -1 3 3 4 H am pton Inn, Bradley • (815) 9 3 2 -8 3 6 9 Hilton G arden Inn, Kankakee

(815) 9 3 2 -4 4 4 4 Holiday Inn E xpress, Bradley

(815) 9 3 2 -4 4 1 1 L ees Inn, Bradley • (815) 9 3 2 -8 0 8 0 Q uality Inn, Bradley • (815) 9 3 9 -3 5 0 1 S u p e r 8 , Bradley • (815) 9 3 9 -7 8 8 8 W elcom e Inn an d S u ite s , Manteno

(815) 4 6 8 -8 6 5 7

3 0 M i n u t e s F r o m C a m p u s :Baym ont Inn, M atteson

(708) 5 0 3 -0 9 9 9 • 1 -8 0 0 -4 2 8 -3 4 3 8 C ountry Inn & S u ite s , Matteson

(708) 4 8 1 -3 9 6 0 H am pton Inn, Matteson

(708) 4 8 1 -3 9 0 0 • 1-800-HAMPTON Holiday Inn, Matteson

(708) 7 4 7 -3 5 0 0 • 1-800-HOLIDAY Holiday Inn E xpress, Monee

(708) 5 3 4 -0 0 2 2 • 1-800-HOLIDAY S u p er 8 , Monee • (708) 5 3 4 -1 9 0 0

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I n s t r u c t i o n sComplete the reservation form below and return with check or complete credit card information. Be sure to indicate the number of tickets in each category.Make checks payable to ONU.

Mail completed form to Office of Alumni Relations Olivet Nazarene University One University Avenue Bourbonnais, IL 60914-2345

Tickets will be reserved only with receipt of your check or credit card. No refunds! Tickets will not be mailed. Pick them up at the Homecoming Hospitality Center in McHie Arena’s lobby.

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Friday , O c to b e r 2 8Men’s/Women’s Basketball $ _________

5:30 p.m., Women’s Basketball vs. Kalamazoo Valley, McHie Arena 7:30 p.m., Men’s Basketball vs. Memorial College, McHie

______ Alumni/Adults, $8______ ONU Students/Children 9-17, $3______ Children 8 and under, no chargeTaste of Olivet by Decade $ _________

After the basketball game, Chalfant Hall______ Alumni/Adults/ONU Students/Children 9-17, $8______ Children 8 and under, $3

S a tu rd a y , O c to b e r 2 9O.N.You! Homecoming for Kids $ _________

9:30-11:45 a.m., College ChurchPlease complete registration information at right.Activities for grades 1-6; Exploration Station program for ages 4-kindergarten; child care at College Church for ages 0-3.

______ $5 per child

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S u p e r S a tu rd a y M orningAges 0-3/Child Care/$5 per childNAME(S) AND AGE(S)_

Ages 4-K/Exploration Station/$5 per childNAME(S) AND AGE(S)_

Grades 1-6/Activities/$5 per childNAME AND GRADE________________

List choices in order of preference

1.Reunion Celebration and Breakfast $

Football

9:30 a.m., locations posted in McHie Arena and Ludwig Center lobbies Classes celebrating reunions: ’00, ’95, ’90, ’85, ’80, ’75,’70, ’65, ’60, ’55 and Golden Graduates$12 per person Tell us your class! 19____

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NAME AND GRADE

1:30 p.m., ONU vs. McKendree College, Ward Field______ Alumni/Adults, $8______ ONU Students/Children 9-17, $3______ Children 8 and under, no chargeO.N.You! Homecoming for Kids $

7:30-9:30 p.m., College Church Gymnasium Please complete registration information at right.

______ Child care at College Church for ages 0-K, $5______ ONU Carnival for Kids for grades 1-6, $5Homecoming Concert and Dessert $

Evening at the Pops 7:30 p.m., Chalfant Hall

______ Alumni/Adults, $15______ Table of 8, $120______ ONU Students/Children, $7

List choices in order of preference

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NAME AND GRADE

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1. __________________

3. (ALT) _

S u n d a y , O c to b e r 3 0President’s Prayer Breakfast $

Doors open at 8 a.m., program begins at 8:30 a.m., Chalfant Alumni/Adults/ONU Students/Children 9-17, $8 Children 8 and under, $2

TOTAL $

S u p e r S a tu rd a y NightAges 0-K/Child Care/$5 per child

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PAYMENT

Check or cash Credit card ($1 processing fee will be added to your total)

Credit card account number_______

Circle one: Visa MasterCard

Name as it appears on card_______

Expiration date_______________

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Grades 1-6/ONU Carnival For

Kids/$5 per child

NAME(S) AND GRADE(S) _________

Name(s)

Address

State ZIP

CONTACT INFORMATION Registration for children will be made upon receipt of this form. To ensure the safety and supervision of all participants, registration is required by Monday, Oct. 24.

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D o u g la s ’93 and W endy (F lo yd ) B u u ck ’93: A boy,Keaton Christopher, Aug. 25,2004. He joins a sister, Mack­inzie Renee, 3, and a brother,Corbin Douglas, 18 months.W endy works as a part-time pharmaceutical consultant for GlaxoSmithKline. Doug is an independent financial

adviser for American Express. They reside in Crown Point, Ind.

T e rry ’93 and S ta c e y O ’B rien : Agirl, Rachel Leigh, Feb. 28, 2005. She joins a brother Jacob, 3, and a sister, McKenzie, 2. Terry is a veterinarian and part-owner of the Petersburg Veterinarian Clinic. After teaching for 10 years, Stacey is now a stay-at-hom e mom.

H eid i Lan e ’94 and Jaso n M idd le ton were married on April 2, 2005, in Somerset, Ky. Heidi is self employed as a professional training consultant, and Jason is director of Internet sales at Pro-Trac Performance in Stanford, Ky. They reside in Somerset.

David ’94 and A m y S p o d e ck : A boy, Samuel Cooper, Feb. 16, 2005. Am y and David were married Nov. 22, 2003, in Brentwood, Tenn. David is an adviser with First Tennessee & First Horizon National Corporation, and Am y is a stay-at-hom e mom. They reside in Franklin, Tenn.

P a tr ic k ’94 and R ache l Th im angu : A boy, Benjamin Muthomi, Jan. 31, 2005. Patrick is a journalist covering the defense and telecom industry for the Saint Louis Business Journal, and Rachel is a biotechnology reporter at the St. Louis Post-Dispatch. They reside in St. Louis, Mo.

B ren t ’95 and C in d y F re esm e ye r: A girl, Kaitlyn Michelle, March 16, 2005. Brent is a project engineer at Parsons Brinckerhoff in Chicago, and Cindy is an accountant in Wheaton. They reside Aurora, Ill.

K ellie (H an nah) ’95 and Paul Lukow iak: A boy, Reagan Matthew, May 18, 2004. He joins brother, Jacob Carter, 2. Kellie is an English teacher at Peru High School, and Paul is a physical therapist. They reside in Greentown, Ind.

Brad ’95 and S h e ri (S tu m p fe l) M ich a e ls : A girl, Abigail Rose, April 23, 2004. Brad is a retail specialist for Target Corporation, and Sheri is a project assistant for Burns & McDonnell Engineering Co., Inc. They reside in Worth, III.

N a ta lie (C re e l) ’95 and C a ry C h an d ler: A boy, Kamea Kristofer,Oct. 17, 2004. Natalie is a marriage and fam ily therapist in her own private practice, Imagine Hope Counseling Group. Cary is an information technology manager for Allied Solutions, Inc. They reside in Carmel, Ind.

R ebecca (M a ie r) ’95 and R ichard W enda l: A boy, Craig Richard, Dec. 14, 2004. He joins sister, Lya, 1. Rebecca is an RN working part-time in private duty nursing, and Richard is a youth care provider for delinquent teenage boys. They reside in Birnamwood, Wis.

W illiam ’96 and K irs tyn (P o lm o u n te r) B ahr ’98: Aboy, Ethan Grant, March 24, 2005.He joins sister, Alaina, 2. Bill is an assistant to the chaplain at Olivet and wom en’s soccer coach. Kirstyn is a kindergarten and first grade physical education teacher. They re­side in Bourbonnais, Ill.

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Ethan BahrS h e rri (S lo an ) ’96 and S c o tt B oh in c: A girl, Ava Grace, March 22, 2005. Sherri is an advertising accountant executive at Google.com , and Scott is a financial analyst at Hewlett Packard. They reside in Menlo Park, Calif.

' D ebra (P ra tt) ’96 and D o u g la sAva Bohinc B rig g s were married on May 14,

2005, in East Lansing, Mich. Debby works for EXPO Design Center as a kitchen designer in Bridgewater, N .J., and Doug is a category manager for Home Decor Products in Edison, N.J. They reside in Sayreville, N.J.

C h a rle s C a rriga n ’96 received his doctor o f philoso­phy degree in the field o f geology from the University of Michigan. Chuck’s research focused on the geo­chronology and geologic history of Eastern Europe, specifically Bulgaria.He also holds a m aster’s degree from Vanderbilt University.

C h a rle s ’96 and Dana (Fe rris )C a rriga n ’98: A girl, Carly Elizabeth,Sept. 11, 2004. Chuck teaches geology and chem istry at Olivet, and Dana is a stay-at-hom e mom.

A aro n ’96 and S te p h a n ie (W ood) C o ffe y ’95: A boy, Hunter S te ­phen, Nov. 19, 2004. He joins big brother, AJ, 3. Aaron is the senior pastor at Cullman First Church of the Nazarene in Cullman, Ala., and Stephanie is a

stay-at-hom e mom.

Tam m y (S m ith ) ’96 and Jam e s D avis ’96: Twin boys, Nathan­iel Austin and Tyler Matthew, Feb. Nathaniel and 3, 2005. They join sisters, Han- Tyler Davis

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In MemoriamMarjorie Jean Mayo Moore

Marjorie Jean Mayo Moore ’48, associate professor of education emeritus, went to her heavenly reward April 23, 2005, after a brief illness. Born in Texas, June 6, 1922, she moved with her parents in 1924 to Natoma, Kan.Converted at age 12, she felt a call to missionary service in China at age 14. After graduating from Olivet in 1948, she worked briefly in the Nazarene World Mission office in Kansas City. Her goal ofmissionary service in China was blocked by World War II, so she accepted an assignment to teach mission children in Chicalayo, Peru, for three years.

After returning to Kansas due to illness, she taught first grade in Wichita, Kan., 1954-64. She earned a master’s degree in 1962 from Fort Hays State University, Hays, Kan., and was accepted for doctoral studies at Wayne State University in Detroit, Mich.

She began teaching at Olivet in 1964, became principal of Lincoln Elementary school, the first integrated school in Kankakee, Ill., in 1966, then returned to teaching at Olivet from 1968 until she retired in 1984. She was president of the Kankakee School Board for District 111 in 1980-81.

Her leadership role in organizing the integrated Wildwood Church of the Nazarene in Kankakee in 1967 included service as organist, Sunday school superintendent and board secretary.

In 1989, Marjorie married Rev. Norman L. Moore, former Olivet admissions director and associate dean of instruction. Together they sensed a calling to form a Wesley Cell for seniors at College Church of the Nazarene, Bourbonnais. She taught a Sunday school class and held a weekly Bible study in their home until March 31. She was diagnosed with cancer April 6, and passed away April 23.

She is survived by her husband Norman L. Moore of Bourbonnais, four step­children, one brother, 13 nieces and nephews, and her best friend Genevieve Arnold. The service, filled with memorable tributes held in College Church, was led by Rev. Dan Boone and Rev. Norman Bloom. The memorial service and burial in Natoma, Kan., was led by Rev. Victor Calcote.

Olivet students mourn death of Heather Wagoner, a resident assistant in Williams Hall

Heather Wagoner, a sophomore at Olivet from Avon, Ind., passed away Thursday morning, April 7, 2005, as a result of a brain injury sustained after she was involved in a car accident on Friday, April 1. The accident occurred in New Lenox, Ill., approximately 30 miles north of the Olivet campus. She was airlifted to Loyola Medical Center in Maywood, Ill., for treatment of severe trauma. She never recovered.

Funeral services were held in Indianapolis, Ind., at the Westside Church of the Nazarene where Wagoner was a member.

The Wagoner family has strong ties to Olivet. Heather’s sister Melissa graduated from Olivet in 2003, and sister Kim graduated in May 2005.

Woody Webb ’86/’89 M.A.R., vice president for student development at Olivet, said Heather was a vibrant young lady, a real and vibrant person who exemplified the Christian spirit that Olivet is all about. She was a resident assistant in Williams Residence Hall on campus, and greatly loved by her friends.

A prayer vigil was held Monday morning on campus. Since Heather’s favorite color was pink, small papers were taped to doors all over campus saying, “Think Pink — Pray for Heather.”

The incident hit the Olivet campus community very hard. University Chaplain Michael Benson led an evening memorial service in College Church of the Nazarene April 7.

Three other Olivet students in the car, Rachel Lees, Hannah Huguenin, and Karen R. Anderson, were treated and released from Silver Cross Hospital in Joliet, Ill.

The accident occurred when their car slowed for a turning car in front of them and was rear-ended, pushing the vehicle into oncoming traffic where it was hit a second time. The vehicle came to rest in a field. Wagoner was trapped and had to be extracted from the vehicle.

While en route to Joliet, Heather and her friends were conversing about the necessity of being prepared for eternity. Moments before impact, Heather stated that she was prepared for eternity.

In addition to her sisters, her parents, Gwen and Terry Wagoner of Indianapolis, survive Heather.

— Rev. Gordon C. Wickersham ’47, NCN News

Glenard G. Griffiths ’42 died May 9, 2004.

W esley K. Poole ’43 died April 5, 2005. He served as district administrative assistant since 1986, and ordained elder on Southwestern Ohio District. He was district secretary for 35 years. He served 62 years in the ministry and pastured six churches on this district. He also served as trustee to Mount Vernon Nazarene University and Olivet Nazarene University. He was ordained in 1945. He is survived by his wife, Pauline (Bearing) ’42; and daughters Lois Schultz ’67 and Janet Tocheff ’74.

Harold L. Frye, Sr. ’45 died April 1, 2004.

John D. Perkins ’45 died Feb. 23, 2004. He was born in Detroit in 1920. He is survived by his wife, Juanita Perkins.

Seldon Nutt ’48 passed away on May 9, 2005.

Raymond M. Young ’48 died March 8, 2005 in Montclair, Calif. He is survived by his wife, Helen Young ’50; three sons, Arthur, Larry and Edward; and five grandchildren.

Floyd Zurcher ’48 died on May 10, 2004.

Everett Com bs ’58 died Jan, 27, 2005 at his home in Saginaw, Mich. He was an executive for General Motors, a husband, and a father of five. He is survived by his wife, Penny; sons, Brad, Sheldon and Chad ’87; two step-children Kevin Dalton and Laurie Kinsey; one sister, Naomi Gilroy; and 12 grandchildren.

Charles A . Jam es ’59 died March 28, 2004. He was born in Piedmont, Mo. He was an accountant and internal auditor of Pet. Inc. in St. Louis and later was the director o f research for St. Louis Regional Industrial Development Corporation. He earned a master’s degree in commerce and a doctorate in econom ics and finance from St. Louis University. He was a professor for 30 years at St. Louis University. He is survived by his wife, Mary; a brother, Donald; a son, Charles Jam es, Jr.; a daughter, Kristin Kostecki; and two granddaughters.

Andrew S. Bruce ’60 died Jan. 11, 2005. He was born June 10, 1934, in Corydon, Ind. He was an Arm y veteran, an auditor for the State of Indiana, and an accountant for Carrier Corporation for 29 years. He is survived by his wife, Lenore; son, Richard Bruce; grandchildren, Connie, Sam, Justin and Haley Bruce; sisters, Evelyn Vaughn, Julie Atkins, Doris Sutton, Janice Fritz; and brothers, Everett and Earl Bruce.

Vivian (Plumley) Eldridge ’62 died Jan. 10, 2005. She was born April 22, 1940. She received a master’s degree in education and a master’s degree in social work from IUPUI. She was a third grade teacher for 15 years, and then became psychotherapist, specializing in Play Therapy with children. She is survived by her husband, Charlie Eldridge; daughters, Michelle Jones, Christina Tarrant, Cheryl Moore; sister, Elaine Mumma; and three grandchildren.

Donna Irene Bass ’64 died March 23, 2004.

Mary Beth (Helms) Tucker ’68 died March 12, 2005, at Com m unity Hospital South in Indianapolis. She was 60 years old. She is survived by her husband, Paul ’65; mother, Virginia L. Piper Helms; son, John Tucker; daughter, Am y (Brodrick) Gaines; brother, Paul Helms; and two grandchildren.

Delores Naese ’79 died June 19, 2004.

Jacqueline (Southland) Moody ’80 died Nov. 18, 2004. She was born April 19, 1958. She was a police officer with the Richmond Police Department for 16 years, and a member o f the American Psychology Association. She is survived by her husband, David Moody; four daughters, Kathey Bledsoe, Kristen, Kandace, and Kelsey; her mother, Naomi (Stuffle- beam) ’54; one grandson, Khalil Bledsoe; and two sisters, Donna Jo Miracle ’78 and Janelle Marcum.

Charles Robert Hamilton was born on June 8, 2004 and introduced to his forever family, Jennifer (Hostetler) ’97 and Jason Hamilton, on Aug. 5, 2004. He passed away on Nov. 26, 2004, after a brave fight to overcome his health issues associated with his premature birth.

nah, 6, and Katie, 3. Jam es is attending Nazarene Bible College and is assistant to the youth pastor at Springs First Church of the Naza- rene, Colorado Springs, Colo., and Tammy is a chemist for Pyxant Labs Inc., Colorado Springs. They reside in Colorado Springs.

Shaun ’96 and K rista (K ress) G ra b le ’97: A girl, Kennedi Anne, Nov. 15, 2004. She joins a brother, Grant Joseph. They reside in Saint

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Jo e l ’96 and Sonda (H ippenham - m er) H ansen: A boy, Micah Terrance, April 5, 2005. Joel is the front office manager o f Hilton Garden Inn. They currently reside in Orlando, Fla.

B rian ’96 and B onni Ja c k so n : A girl, Maci Elizabeth, Dec. 13, 2004. Brian is a sales manager for Keen Tile, and Bonni is a stay-at-hom e mom. They reside in Normal, Ill.

N a te ’96 and S a rah Joh n so n : Aboy, Andrew Cager, Nov. 17, 2004.Nate teaches history and wellness and coaches basketball at an area high school, and Sarah is an admissions counselor at Trevecca Nazarene University. They reside in Andrew Nashville, Tenn. Johnson

T ric ia (B u sh ey) ’96 and M ike L ace y : A girl, Avery Maelen, Jan. 3, 2005. She joins brother, Brayden, 2. They reside in Dayton, Ohio.

A a ro n ’97 and Je n n ife r (K ile ) D ice r ’97: A boy, Ethan Edward, Oct. 27, 2004. He joins three brothers. They reside in Coleman, Mich.

J a n e t (D e vo re ) ’97 and Kevin G raham : A girl, Kathryn Lula, Feb. 7,2005. Janet is a stay-at-hom e mom, and Kevin is an assistant manager for a home furnishings store. They reside in Cadillac, Mich.

M a ry (D illin g e r) ’97 and Jose p h M e e k ’98: A girl, Katherine Malia,

Jan. 19, 2005.Mary and Joseph are assigned to the 25th Infantry Division (Light), Schofield Barracks, Hawaii. Mary serves as a civil law attorney, and Joseph serves as a division nurse.

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K aren (S ch n e ll) ’97 and S h a n e N e lso n : A girl, Christina Lucille, Sept. 4, 2004. Shane is self­employed, and Karen works in human resources at Agri-Fab in Sullivan, Ill. They reside in Bethany, Ill.

Dam on ’97 and H ea th e r (K re itze r) P ric e ’97: A girl, Amber Kay, March 18, 2004. They reside in Amarillo, Texas.

Kari (LaFave ) S a lo ’97 recently earned her master’s degree in coun­seling from Spring Arbor University. She is currently a school counselor at Bentley High School in Burton,

Amber Price Mich. She and her husband Scott ’99 reside in Clio, Mich.

Je re m y ’98 and Kari (H offm an) A ld e rso n ’98: Agirl, Blair Elyse, March 23, 2005. She joins sister, Jae Ellen Joy. They reside in Kankakee, III.

A llis o n (F lisyn ) ’98 and Tony B ou ie : A girl, Natalie Celeste, Dec.18, 2004. Allison is a cheerleading coach for Boulder Creek High School.Tony is president and CEO of Halo Cups, Inc. They reside in Anthem,Ariz.

Todd B uck in gham ’98 was named Natalie Bouie 2005 Softball Coach o f the Year by the W est Virginia Intercollegiate Athletic Conference. He is a teacher in the West Virginia school system and a coach at Bluefield State College. He resides in Bluefield, W.Va.

M a tth e w D avis ’98 and M elinda (P en n in gton ) D avis ’98: A boy, Collin Matthew, Oct. 25, 2004. Matthew is a veterinarian in McHenry, Ill., and Melinda is a stay-at-hom e mom.

C h a rity (W illa rd ) ’98 and M artin E ige n b e rge r: Agirl, Grace Dylan, Feb. 14, 2005. She joins sister,

Haven, 2. Charity is an elementary school teacher, and Martin teaches

f educational psychology at the University o f W isconsin-Parkside. They reside in Kenosha, Wis.

M an d y (Ja rre ll) ’98 and Ja m e s C.Grace ' Fann ' n Jr- were married on June 12,

Eigenberg er 2004 in Newark, Del. Mandy will graduate from Drexel University’s

College o f Medicine in Philadelphia, Pa., in May 2006. James works at Value C ity Furniture. They reside in W ilmington, Del.

J e n n ife r K ing ’98 recently earned her m aster’s degree in education with an emphasis in special education from MidAmerica Nazarene University on May 7, 2005. She is currently teaching fourth grade in the Turner School District in the Kansas C ity area, and will be teaching children with special needs next fall. She and her husband Daniel ’98, who recently returned from serving in Iraq, reside with their two children, Bryanna and Joshua, in Shawnee, Kan.

Jod i D enn is ’98 and R ob ert Loyd were married June19, 2004, in New Albany, Ind. Jodi is a nurse at Jewish Hospital, and Robert works with mentally-handicapped adults at Rescare. They reside in Jeffersonville, Ind.

David M endez ’98 earned his private pilot certificate on May 3, 2005. He is a software engineer in Frederick, Md., where he and his wife Elizabeth (Arello) ’98 reside with their daughter, Anna, 1.

N ikk i (S ta p le r) ’98 and Luke W ild e r: A boy, Nathaniel Gary, April 7, 2005. He joins sisters, Hannah, 4, and Deborah, 2. Nikki is a stay-at-hom e mom, and Luke is a captain in the United States Army. They reside in Sanford, N.C.

S c o tt ’99 and E m ily (K ortanek) A rm s tro n g ’99: A girl, Sydney Joy, Feb. 12, 2005. She joins a brother, Elijah, 2. Scott and Emily are intern missionaries with the Church of the Nazarene and work in the Mexico and Central America Regional Office o f the World Mission MAC office. They reside in Guatemala.

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N ikk i (S ta p le r) ’98 and Luke W ild e r: A boy, Nathaniel Gary, April 7, 2005. He joins sisters, Hannah, 4, and Deborah, 2. Nikki is a stay-at-hom e mom, and Luke is a captain in the United States Army. They reside in Sanford, N.C.

Jo e l ’99 and Jo c e lyn (F rench ) C h ris tie ’00: A girl, _ Genevieve Noelle, Feb. 22, 2005.

Jocelyn is a new account specialist in Healthcare Electronic Billing for Gateway EDI, Inc., and Joel is a su ­pervisor at the National Reservation

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Genevieve in choral conducting. They reside in Christie Webster Groves, Mo.

K yle ’99 and Ja ym e (H an co ck ) H im m e lw righ t ’99were ordained as elders in the Church of the Nazarene in Aug. 2004 by the Kansas City District. Presently, they serve as co-pastors of Kingston (Mo.) Church of the Nazarene and are full-tim e students at Nazarene Theological Seminary. They reside in Kingston.

Chad ’00 and B e c k y (R e is e r) C haron ’00: A girl, Abbigail Lauren, March 9, 2004. Chad is vice presi­dent o f business development at Professional Build­ing Services, and Becky is a stay-at-hom e mom. They reside in Crete, Ill.

M ich e lle (B irk y) ’00 and C h ris ’00 G onza lez: Aboy, Trevor Donovan, April 3, 2005. Chris is associate pastor of pastoral care and worship at Council Bluffs (Iowa) First Church of the Nazarene. They reside in Council Bluffs.

B en jem in ’00 and B rooke (N ico l) S h aw ’02: A girl, Ella Elizabeth, Feb. 28, 2005. They reside in Terra Haute, Ind.

J e re m y ’00 and R aAnn (W are ) T a lly ’00: A girl, Katie Ann, June 22, 2004. Jerem y is a fam ily medicine resident, and RaAnn is a stay-at-hom e mom. They reside in Quincy, Ill.

Ja m y V a n S yck le ’00 recently earned his master’s in social work from Western Michigan University. He currently works at Bethany Christian Services as an Older/Special Needs Adoption worker. He and his wife continue to reside in Grand Rapids, Mich.

K e e ly (Lon g) ’00 and M ike V o llm a r: A boy, Daniel Evan, May 5, 2005. Keely is a high school English teacher, and Mike is a high school math teacher. They reside in Canton, Ill.

Au tu m n (D ice r) ’00 and S c o tt W yn d h am : Agirl, Abigail Lorraine, Dec. 16, 2004. Autumn is a school psychologist for the MSD of Wayne Township in Indianapolis, and Scott teaches students with emotional disabilities for Brownsburg Com munity Schools. They reside in Danville, Ind.

Josh u a ’01 and K aren (C o o se ) B illin g to n ’03: Aboy, Brayden Joshua, April 14, 2005. Karen is a kin­dergarten teacher at Noblesville Christian School, and Joshua is an account manager at The Creative Edge sign company. They reside in Noblesville, Ind.

K e lly C le e k ’01 and Kevin M cC o nn e ll were married on Oct. 25, 2003. Kelly is a fourth grade teacher in Morris, Ill., and Kevin is a licensed plumber for Local 422. They reside in Diamond, Ill.

Ryan H en d ricke r ’01 recently earned his M.D. degree with honors from the University of Illinois. He will begin residency training in otolaryngology at the Ohio State University in Ju ly 2005. Ryan was married to Julie Driessnack in June 2004. Julie will work for a real estate agency in Columbus, Ohio, while Ryan continues training. They reside in Hilliard, Ohio.

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01 and H e a th e r H erre ra : A boy, Trent Adrian, Dec. 17, 2004. Anthony and Heather were married on March 20, 2004, in Gurnee, Ill. Anthony is a graphic artist and they reside in Chicago, Ill.

R ebecca Isa ck s o n ’01 and S te ven S c h m e ltze r were married Oct. 29, 2004, in Warrenville, IIl. Steven is atruck driver working for ABC Supply,

and Rebecca is an orthopedic nurse at Central Dupage Hospital. They reside in Carol Stream, Ill.

Tara C u nn in gham ’02 and A n d re w B irk were married Oct. 9, 2004, in Lemont,Ill. Tara is a registered nurse at Trinity Services in Joliet, Ill. Andy graduated from Illinois Institute of Technology as a chemical engineer and is finishing his m aster’s degree of food processing. He works for the National Center for Food Safety and Technology in Sum m it-Argo, Ill. They reside in New Lenox, Ill.

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Erin (S te p h e n so n ) ’02 and Ja s o n F ra n c is ’05were married on Ju ly 16, 2004. Erin works for Swartz Creek Com m unity Schools as a seventh grade science teacher. Jason works with Waddell & Reed as a financial adviser. They reside in Flushing, Mich.

Kevin R e c to r ’02 and A p ril Van K ley ’03 were married Ju ly 10, 2004, in DeMotte, Ind. Kevin works for a landscaping company, and April is a fourth grade teacher at DeMotte Christian School. They reside in DeMotte.

R yan C u m m in gs ’03 accepted the position as general assignment reporter for WRCB-TV, NBC 3, in Chattanooga, Tenn. For the past year he has been a reporter at KEVN, the Fox affiliate, in Rapid City, S.D.

B ritta n y Ja c k so n ’04 and Kyle Tho m as were married Oct. 16, 2004, in Palos Heights, Ill. Kyle worksfor Chicago Global Technology Group in Bolingbrook, Ill., and Brittany is a teacher’s aide at Manteno (Ill.) High School. Brittany will begin her m aster’s degree in social work at the University o f Illinois at Chicago this fall. They reside in Manteno.

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P atric ia W ilso n ’04 and J e ffe ry D iS andro ’04 were married Dec. 11, 2004, in Carbondale, Ill. Jeff is working on his M .A. in religion at Trinity International University, and Patty is employed at RTC Industries in Rolling Meadows, Ill. They reside in Lincolnshire, Ill.

C h ris to p h e r ’05 and Erin S ne ed ’05 were married Dec. 18, 2004.

E ve lyn R o ja s S anchez ’05 and P aw el O boz were married Aug. 9, 2004.

Je n n ife r A n d e rso n ’05 and M ark W a lke r were married April 9, 2005. Mark is senior pastor at Eau Claire (Wis.) Church of the Nazarene, and Jennifer is an early childhood teacher. They reside in Eau Claire.

R eg ina ld ’05 and Jennifer and Leah W ilk in s : AMark Walker girl, Alyssa Marie,

June 2, 2004. She joins brother, Phillip Charles, 7. Reginald works for Cingular W ireless as the systems technician, and Leah is a special education teacher at Elgin (Ill.) High School. They reside in South Elgin, Ill.

Military Notes

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D a n ie l R e e se ’72 is on active duty with the US Army, stationed in Ft. Irwin, Calif. He is currently the Com m ander, US A rm y Dental A ctiv ities, Ft. Irwin. This sum m er he will be assum ing a new position as Assistant Ch ie f o f Staff, Headquarters, Dental Command in Sam Houston, Texas.

C ap ta in R. A n th o n y B ev ille ’87, a Battalion Training Officer in the 224th Military Intelligence Battalion of the U.S. Army, is the incoming HSC commander at an Arm y base in Georgia. His previous service has included Korea, Ft. Bragg, Ky., Ft. Richardson, Alaska, San Antonio, and Fort Riley, Kansas. He has m any awards and decorations including the Arm y Commendation Medal with two Oak Leaf Clusters. Beville came to Olivet from New Albany, Ind. He and his wife Jody ’90, live in Richmond Hill, Ga., with their two daughters and two sons.

M a tt U lm en ’89 is a Captain in the Missouri Arm y National Guard. He is currently serving as Supply and Services Officer for 35 Division Support Command. His unit was scheduled to be activated Ju ly 2005 for deployment to Iraq in Sept. 2005.

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Reorganizing Olivet's academic departments to energize new conceptsBy Rev. Gordon C. Wickersham ’47

In hope of creating new educational opportunities for students, Olivet will im plem ent a different academic structure this fall, jo in ing the majority of Nazarene universities and a variety of others across the country.

Olivet has had seven academ ic divisions with 23 departm ents and one “schoo l.” This will be replaced with one college and four schools. These are: the College of Arts and Sciences, School of Professional Studies, School of Theology and Christian Ministry, School of Education, and School of Graduate and Continuing Studies. Structures sim ilar to this are com m on across the country.

“The purpose of the academ ic reorganization is to create new groupings that will lead to new conversations,which we hope will lead to new academic programs,” said Dr. Gary W. Streit, vice president for academ ic affairs.

Although the outward effects of the changes may not be noticeable right away, Dr. Gregg Chenoweth ’90, associate professor of communication who will becom e Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences, has high hopes for the reorganization.

“Through this restructuring, we believe in the new programming, students will have a fundam entally different experience here at O livet,” he said.

The College of Arts and Sciences includes these departm ents: A rt and Digital M edia, Behavioral S c ie n c e s , B io lo g ica l S c ie n c e s , Eng lish and Modern Languages, History and Political Science, Mathem atics, Music, and Physical Sciences.

The School of Professional S tud ies includes these departm ents: Business, Com m unication , C o m pute r S c ien ce , Engineering, Exercise and Sports Science, Family and Consum er Sciences, Nursing, and Social W ork and Criminal Justice.

The School of Education includes all teacher education programs including 14 undergraduate initial certification program s, M aster of Arts in Education, Master of Arts in Teaching and Master of Education degrees.

The School of Theology and Christian Ministry includes Biblical S tud ies, Theology, Philosophy, Pastoral and Youth Ministry, Ch ild ren ’s Ministry, Christian Education and Spiritual Formation.

The long established School of Graduate and Continuing Studies assumes administrative oversight for all graduate programs, baccalaureate degree com pletion programs, as well as an associate of arts degree in business.

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A c a d e m ic le a d e rsh ip te a m , pictured, from left:Dr. Carl Leth, dean, School of Theology and Christian Ministry; Dr. Carol Maxson ’88/’90 M.A.E., dean, School of Graduate and Continuing Studies; Dr. Gregg Chenoweth ’90, dean, College of Arts and Sciences; Dr. Fran Reed, dean, School of Professional Stud­ies; Dr. Karen Lea, dean, School of Education; Brock Schroeder ’91/’99 M.A.T., dean of administrative ser­vices; Dr. Gary W. Streit, vice president for academic affairs and dean of the University.

Youth and Children's Ministry programs extend beyond ONUBy Gary Griffin ’81

While Olivet Nazarene University has a long history of being one of its denom ination’s leaders in training young men and women within Christian Education and the Pastorate Ministries, it is

now breaking new ground for training people who are already working in the 730 churches of the Central Educational Region of the Church of the Nazarene.

Accord ing to Dr. Carl M. Leth, dean of O N U ’s School of Theology and Christian Ministry, the addition of Rev. Mark Holcomb ’81 and Rev. Leon Blanchette to our facility reflects a com m itm ent by Olivet to “ministry partnership” with these churches. Holcom b and Blanchette have a combined 37 years of service in their respective fields of youth ministry and children’s ministry.

Holcomb will divide his tim e between teaching in O livet’s growing youth ministry major and being a ministry resource to churches by working with current youth leaders to support, instruct and encourage their vital work with young people. He willalso develop a new track in youth ministry for the M aster of M inistry degree. This is a first am ong the Nazarene colleges of the United States and Canada.

“This effort isn’t just for a church with a full-tim e youth pastor,” Holcom b said. “We are also equipping the volunteer youth workers in the local churches, which includes 84 percent of our four-state region.”

Blanchette has designed and launched a new major in Children’s Ministries, one of ju s t a handful of such programs am ong all Christian universities. This major addresses the pressing need for quality ministry to children and their families. “Olivet will produce graduates who are well prepared to serve the church in this area of need and opportunity,” Leth added.

He observed that the Children’s Ministry program is off to a strong start but not fast enough for the churches on the region. “Leon Blanchette is already fielding num erous requests for graduates, so m any that the number of requests is greater than the num ber of our graduates.”

“The final measure of our success will extend beyond the classroom into the work of the Kingdom in the churches and com m unities we serve ,” Leth projected.

If yo u w ou ld like m o re in fo rm a tio n about the Youth M in istry or C hildren’s M in istry majors, contact the School o f Theology and C hristian M in istry at 1-800-648-1463.

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Christianity Today magazine survey: ONU is one of “The 40 Best Christian Places to Work” Olivet Nazarene Uni­versity has been chosen as one of “The 40 Best Christian Places to Work” in a survey published in the May 2005 issue of Christianity Today magazine. The announcement was made to a faculty and staff meeting in April 2005.

David Pickering ’89/’94 M .B.A., director of business services, including human re­

n sources, said Olivet conducted a survey

last fall prepared by Best Christian Work­places Institute, a human resources

consulting firm. The confidential on­line survey form was distributed to all 370 full-time Olivet faculty and staff, he said.

“We are thrilled with the results of the survey,” he commented. “The most favor­

able response was a high level of trust between senior management and em ployees.” Pickering also said, “We wanted to learn through this anonymous survey in what areas we need to improve upon among our employees.

The survey provided details of human resources practices from workplaces that have a Christian mission statement. Participants were broken up into 11 categories. The survey polled more than 8,400 employees from 84 organizations. Independent judges weighed the data and selected the top 40.

Olivet was placed in the category “Higher Education — more than 300 Employees.” The other chosen universities in this category were Bethel University of Minnesota, Cedarville University of Ohio, and Columbia International University of California.

ONU professor chosen ABC 7 Chicago weekend meteo­rologist: Mark Bishop ’93, a communication professor at ONU, has found an open door as an on-the-air meteorologist at Chicago’s ABC 7 TV. He was selected from a pool of industry applicants to be the Satur­day morning freelance weatherman on both local and national programs.

Mark has worked hard becoming a certi­fied meteorologist prior joining the ONU faculty in 2001. A 1993 Olivet graduate with a major in communica­tion, he earned the Broadcast Meteorology Certification at Mississippi State University in 1999, and a master’s degree in 2004 in communication at Governors State (Ill.) University.

He now practices the art and craft of television meteorolo­gy while directing ONU’s television/video program. Am ong his favorite courses are TV News, Communication Ethics, Studio Production, Video Editing and News Production. In fall 2004, 108 students were in his classes in Benner Library’s north wing where two TV studios plus graphic arts and digital photo labs enhance learning opportunities for ONU students.

Bishop’s previous television work in weather and news include Rockford, Ill., Lincoln and Omaha, Neb. He received an Associated Press award for reporting while in Lincoln.

Retirees honored: Rev. Frank Garton ’79/’82 M .A.E., Dr. Norma Wood and Mr. David Romer, were honored on the occasion of their retirement from ONU this summer.

Garton, associate professor of Psychology, taught here since 1979. He also headed the Counseling and Career Ser­vices and taught photography. An Olivet graduate of 1958, he earned master’s degrees at Ball State and ONU. He was pastor of Nazarene churches for 22 years in Indiana, Missouri and Michigan, and taught public school in Indiana.

Dr. Norma Wood, professor of Nursing since 1995, was chair of the Division of Nursing. Of her 25 years of teaching, 13 years were at SNU and 12 at Olivet. She was chair of the Illinois Association of Colleges of Nursing four years, and a consultant six years for the Commission on Collegiate Nurs­ing Education. In 2001, the CCNE granted Olivet’s nursing program a full 10-year accreditation. In the Christian Nursing Coalition, she helped develop the Nazarene School of Nursing at Papua, New Guinea. She and her husband George were also Nazarene missionaries.

David Romer was head of the painting department in cam­pus maintenance, serving since 1978. He said in these 27 years he has painted just about every wall of every room on campus, and trained many students in the working art of painting.

ONU also honored retirements this year for Efton ’66 and Betty Elliott. Efton served since 1967 and was manager of facility systems. Betty served since 1976 and was director of human resources. The Elliots now live in Winter Haven, Fla.

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ONU Interpreters bridge the continentsBy Rev. Gordon C. Wickersham ’47

Knowing that several thousand international delegates and visitors to the 2005 Nazarene General Assem bly would com e from m any nations, three ONU faculty m embers led a dozen students and friends from Olivet, to com m unicate in Spanish, Portuguese, French, Germ an, Korean, Lingala, Ciluba and Swahili.

Based in the convention center near the RCA Dome, the translators were available to international delegates and visitors. The team of interpreters helped make connections between internationals of different languages and those of English speaking nations.

The spark o f th is p ro ­g ram ca m e from S y lv e tte Rivera Geeding of Milwaukee,W is ., who contacted Barbara M artrnez, a Span ish p rofes­sor at Olivet, about this urgent need. Together w ith D ’Wayne Leatherland ’93 of Nazarene Headquarters in Kansas City, they offered a pilot program for volunteer informal interpreters at the assembly.

Dr. Kasham a M ulam ba,English p ro fe sso r at O N U ,Ruthie C ordova , te a ch e r at the Nazarene Sem inary of the Americas in Costa Rica, Nathan Reiss, w ho will be teach ing Spanish at ONU this fall, and Dr. Dan G eed ing ’71, all as­sisted in the pilot program.

Am ong the leaders, Sylvette Rivera Geeding aided in Span­ish. Barbara M artinez helped in S p a n is h and G e rm a n .Kashama Mulamba who grew up in Congo, Africa , assisted in French, Lingala, Ciluba and Swahili.

The Olivet students and their language skills included Am ber Drake ’07 of Jacobus, Pa. (Germ an); Nicole Kokoszki ’06 of St. Clair Shores, M ich. (Spanish); Aline Mulieri ’06 of Sao Paulo, Brazil (Spanish, Portuguese); S im one Mulieri ’06 of Sao Paulo, Brazil (Spanish, Portuguese); Nicki Parks ’05 of Muskegan, Mich. (Spanish); Marcus W inn ’07 of Kewanee, Ill. (Spanish); Holly Yang ’08 of Kansas City, Mo. (Korean); Alan Santos ’06 of Foz Do Iguagu, Brazil (Portuguese); and Andrea Suderm an ’05 of Midland, Mich. (Spanish).

Dr. and M rs. Jo h n C. B o w lin g w ith G e n e ra l A s s e m b ly in te rp re te rs fro m O liv e t (from left): Alan Santos ’06, Jill Bowling ’70/’89 M.B.A., John C. Bowling ’71/’72 M.A., Holly Yang ’08, Marcus Winn ’07, Dr. Kashama Mulamba, Barbara Mart^nez.

Four ONU freshmen receive Golden Apple Awards:The Golden Apple Scholars of Illinois program recruits and prepares bright and talented high school graduates for successful teaching careers in high need schools throughout Illinois.

Four incoming freshmen at Olivet this fall have been awarded substantial four-year Golden Apple scholarships of $4,500 a year. They are Adriana Espinoza of Pala­tine, Elizabeth Hernandez of Chicago, Laura Hofer of Sherrard, and Whitney Weller of East Peoria. Their first assignment is attending a two-week workshop each summer.

Only 100 new awards are granted each year. This is the first year Olivet has been included in the program which began in 1988. Olivet is one of seven schools with four or more Golden Apple recipients this year. The other universities are DePaul, Eastern Illinois, Illinois State, Northern Illinois, University of Illinois Chicago and University of Illinois Champaign, according to Adam Asher ’01, associate director of admissions for the Illinois educational region.

These future educators agree to serve in areas of need in the state of Illinois five years upon completion of their degree. A total of 900 Golden Apple graduates are currently teaching in Illinois schools.

Every year since 1986, the Foundation also has chosen 10 outstanding Illinois teachers to receive the Golden Apple Awards for Excellence in Teaching.

Olivet senior receives research award: Katherine Jones ’05 won the 2005 Harold Young Research Award (HYRA) presented by the Association of Nazarene Sociologist and Researchers (ANSR). The prize includes a $1,000 scholarship and a trip for Katie and her adviser, Dr. Ray Bower, to the ANSR Conference at Nazarene Church headquarters in Kansas City, March 10 -12 , where she presented her work to the membership.

Katie researched “The Effect of Recipient of Donation and Circum stance of Donation upon the Decision to Make a Charitable Donation.” She shared that her work’s inspiration came from two sources: compassion being an integral characteristic of the Nazarene Church and a summer mission trip.

Last year’s HYRA winner was also an Olivet student ... Kerry (Maiolo) Dillman ’04. The year before, Lisa Lockwood ’03 was awarded a unique second place prize.

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ONUStudents in the NewsONU students win honors for “Cirque de Spring” table design: For the first time, some Olivet students majoring in Housing and Environmental Design were invited to compete in the International Home and Housewares Show at McCormick Place, Chicago, March 2 0 -2 2 . Their design of a dining table won second place in competition with other universities, all of whom had made presentations in previous years. Only four schools are selected to compete. The ONU team ’s selections for decor, menu and dinnerware were purchased at seven Chicago stores or provided by vendors at the show. HGTV filmed their work in progress as they created the table display with a window setting in the background.

They had the creative freedom to do whatever style they desired, and chose the modernistic style and design of today. The competition was actually on the First Day of Spring. Even the menu evoked a feeling of springtime. Learning how to work together quickly with effective time management were highlighted as lessons the students said they cherished.

Dr. Diane Richardson ’73/’85 M .A.E., chair of the De­partment of Family and Consumer Sciences, said the stu­dents were Raechel (Pennington) Myers ’05 of Adrian, Mich., Elizabeth Meehan ’05 of Moline, Ill., Katie Cherry ’06 of Bourbonnais, Ill., and Aubrey Marks ’05 of Glen Ellyn, Ill. The teams were given $500 to purchase supplies for their projects. The $500 prize for second place honors has been applied to an application for Olivet’s accreditation by the National Kitchen and Bath Association for schools, Richardson said.ONU places 40 on NAIA Scholar-Athletes roster: TheOlivet men’s and wom en’s tennis teams highlighted a list of over 40 Daktronics-NAIA Scholar-Athletes honored by the University’s Department of Athletics at the annual All-Sports Banquet April 28 in McHie Arena.

The M en’s Tennis team reached the NAIA National Tournament in Mobile, Ala., for the third consecutive year, and placed five of its players — most of any university — on the NAIA Scholar-Athlete list: Jaime Acosta ’06 (Quito, Ecuador), Fermin Amezqueta ’06 (Buenos Aires, Argentina), Aaron Gregory ’06 (Terre Haute, Ind.), Mark Hervey ’06 (Greenwood, Ind.), A.J. Sansom ’06 (Novi, Mich.)

The W om en’s Tennis squad was named one of the top 2005 NAIA Scholar-Teams. Its collective 3.87 GPA ranked tops among20 schools. No player had a GPA lower than 3.65. The varsity team was Kayla Ballard ’08 (Middletown, Ind.), Rebecca Beeson ’07 (Fishers, Ind.), Allison Fry ’06 (Tinley Park, Ill.), Amanda Savage ’06 (Danville, Ill.), and Debbie Zwirkowski ’07 (Oak Lawn, Ill.). Other players were: Joy Garcia ’06 (Byran, N.J.), and Danielle Thiess ’05 (Greenville, Ill.).

Other Scholar-Athletes this year are — Football: Nick Bradley ’05 (Chugiak, Ala.), Joey Brewer ’06 (Bourbonnais, Ill.), Daryl LaBar ’06 (Union City, Mich.), Gary Page ’05 (Catlin, Ill.), Chad Ruzich ’06 (Pittsfield, Ill.), Ryan Walker ’06 (Fort Collins, Colo.)

W om en’s Volleyball: Laura Banks ’05 (Adrian, M ich.), Emily Lindquist ’06 (Brighton, M ich.), Lindsay Redman ’05 (Westfield, Ill.), Chelsie Rountree ’06 (Middletown, Ohio), Rachel Studebaker ’05 (Congerville, Ill.)

M en’s Cross Country: Doug Swanson ’06 (Eureka, Ill.)W om en’s Cross Country: Sara Batkiewicz ’06 (Bourbonnais,

Ill.), Simone Mulieri ’06 (Sao Paulo, Brazil)M en’s Soccer: Jon Christiansen ’05 (Porter, Ind.), Mariano

Lanus ’05 (Buenos Aires, Argentina), Landon Nelson ’05 (Indianapolis, Ind.)

W om en’s Soccer: Adelaide Anderson ’05 (Chicago, Ill.), Elizabeth Bailey ’05 (Kirkland, Ill.), Joanna Cranston ’06 (Champaign, Ill.), Lauren Goodson ’06 (Melbourne, Fla.), Sarah Groghan ’06 (Woodstock, Ontario, Canada), Emily Ouimette ’05 (Danvers, Mass.), Joy Sarata ’06 (Jackson, Mich.)

Men’s Basketball: Brandon Barr ’05 (Falmouth, Maine), Zach Birkey ’06 (Mt. Zion, Ill.), Zach Johnson ’06 (Greenville, Ill.)

W om en’s Basketball: Niki Disch ’06 (Mattawan, Mich.), Erica Martin ’06 (Kouts, Ind.), Alynn Vanden Bosch ’07 (Grand Rapids, Mich.)

M en’s Baseball: Dee McDonald ’05 (LaPorte, Ind.), Elliot Procyshen ’06 (Saskatoon, Saskatchewan), Jordan Taylor ’05 (Iron Mountain, Mich.)

W om en’s Softball: Emily Johnston ’06 (Momence, Ill.), Liz Pasch ’06 (Lockport, Ill.)

All 18 varsity sports offered at Olivet strive to reach the Depart­ment of Athletic’s mission, “W inning Championships, Developing Cham pions.”

Olivet SIFE chapter judged winner at national competition: For the second consecutive year, Olivet Nazarene University students were am ong 3 ,800 participants from more than 200 schools nationwide who participated in the Students in Free Enterprise (SIFE) USA National Exposition held in Kansas City, Mo., May 2 2 -2 4 for the 16th year.

The Olivet SIFE chapter was one of two overall winners in the Chicago Regional Competition in April.

“It’s really a great experience for our students,” said Lynda (Bradford) Allen ’83/’88 M .B .A ., SIFE faculty adviser and assistant professor of business at Olivet. “Corporate recruiters from all over the United States are there to see and potentially hire some of the brightest students in the country, and our students were among them .”

Students were judged on the com m unity impact of their projects and the quality of their audio-video presentations. Alison (Gates) Prince ’05 was this year’s Olivet SIFE chapter president.

Olivet education graduate wins essay contest: Recent Olivet Nazarene University grad Katie Bennett ’05 was one of four winners of AC I’s 2005 “Making the Grade Essay Contest.” The theme of this year’s contest, Making the Grade: High Expectations for H igh-Need Schools, challenged students majoring in education to express why they have made the decision to teach in high-need schools and how their college education has prepared them for the special challenges of these schools.

Katie’s essay was judged one of the best efforts from among 23 competitors from ACI institutions throughout the state. Her published essay will be distributed to those attending the meeting, as well as to a select list of business leader and policy-makers throughout the state.

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Record Number of Grads, Broad Scope of Majors

A record number of students in the Olivet Nazarene University gradu­ation class of 2005 received diplomas Saturday (May 7) in both morning and afternoon ceremonies.

The total of 1,445 graduates exceeded last year’s record of 1,240 graduates, with 381 traditional grads and two honorary degrees in

the morning ceremony and 1,062 in the afternoon ceremony for graduate and continuing education students, according to Dr. Jim D. Knight, registrar.

Among the leading majors of traditional undergraduate students,86 chose teacher education, 57 chose business, 50 in social sci­ences, 44 in natural sciences, and 40 in religion and theology.

The School of Graduate and Continuing Studies awarded 1,062 £ degrees. 914 students earned master’s degrees, 100 earned bachelor’s degrees and 48 earned associate of arts degrees.

Special honors awarded at ONU Commencement

A LL E N , W IL S O N R E C E IV E H O N O R A R Y D O C TO R A L D EG R EE S

Brian D. Allen ’82 (pictured left), vice president for institutional advancement, received the doctor of letters degree. Allen graduated from Olivet in 1982

with a degree in social science, and his graduate work since has taken him to both Governors State University and the University of Illinois.

He has served Olivet 21 years as a resident director, admissions counselor, director of alumni relations, executive director and now vice president. Dr. Gary Streit, academic dean, said Allen is “one who passionately oversees the unique relationship between the Univer­

sity and the nearly 800 congregations of the Church of the Nazarene throughout Michigan, Wisconsin, Indiana and Illinois. These churches

faithfully pray for Olivet, send us their sons and daughters, and this past year contributed $3.5 million of financial assistance for Olivet students."

Allen served for the Lausanne Committee for World Evangelism for what 7/me Magazine called “possibly the widest-ranging meeting of Christians ever," culminating with more than 4,000 evangelical leaders from 200 countries at their Congress in Manilla, the Philippines.

Rev. Brian E. Wilson ’81/’89 M.A. (pictured left) received the honorary doctor of divinity degree. He is an Olivet graduate who earned both the

bachelor of arts and master of arts degrees, then the master of divinity degree from Nazarene Theological Seminary, and is

currently a candidate for the doctor of philosophy degree in Intercultural Studies at Trinity Evangelical Divinity School.

Wilson served as a pastor in the Chicago area, and as missionary for the Church of the Nazarene as field direc­tor in Colombia, Ecuador and Venezuela, as rector of the South American Nazarene Theological Seminary, and also served as a professor of missions at European Nazarene

College.In 1997 he was elected superintendent of the Chicago

Central District of some 80 Nazarene churches in northeastern Illinois, and is presently a member of the ONU Board of Trustees and

the Nazarene USA/Canada Multicultural Task Force.

ABOVE Eight Olivet graduates were commissioned as second lieutenants in the U.S. Army (from left): Ruth Browne, Christopher Crofford, Erin Crofford, Cynthia Peters, Erin Pitzer, Staci Rutledge, Scott Smith, and Lucas Wadsworth.

LEFT Commencement speaker for the traditional under­graduate ceremony was Robert C. Andringa, president of the Council for Christian Colleges and Universities

S TU D E N TS EAR N H IG H E S T H O N O R S

Stephen Reid Case (pictured left), a physical science major from Swartz Creek, Mich., received the Robert Milner award for an outstanding male graduate. Case earned summa cum laude honors with a 3.9 grade point average. The award is named for Rev. Robert Milner of Michigan, a Nazarene minister who is the father and grandfather of several Olivet graduates.

Kerrie Joy Ericson (pictured left), of Funk, Neb., who majored in family and consumer science, received the Maggie Sloan award for an outstanding female graduate. Ericson earned summa cum laude honors with a 4.0 grade point average. The award is named for Maggie Sloan ’10 who was Olivet’s first graduate.

Dr. Jim Knight, registrar, said four students graduated with 4.0 grade aver­ages: Kerrie Joy Ericson; Adam Elroy, psychology major from Bradley, Ill.; Bruce Puckett, religion major from Morenci, Mich.; and Mallori Lesh, social science major from Beaverdam, Wis.

FACULTY R E C O G N IZ E D FO R E X C E LL E N C E IN TE A C H IN G

Dr. Gerald Anderson, professor of music, received the Richard M. Jones Award for Teaching Excellence. Anderson has appeared on WTTW Chicago, the Chicago Public Broadcasting Station, playing his own hymn arrangements for piano. He earned the doctor of musical arts degree from Texas Tech University, and has been an Olivet music faculty member since 1978. Anderson’s piano artistry can also be heard on the CD Classic Hymns, on the ONU Presents label.

Pat Chaplinski, a full-time teacher at Manteno High School, received the Ralph E. Perry Student Award of Excellence, awarded by the School of Graduate and Continuing Studies. Chaplinski has taught at the grade school, high school and junior college levels, and has held various leadership positions with the Junior League of Kankakee and the Pledge for Life program. Graduating from the Master of Arts in Education program, she demonstrated openness to new teaching philosophies, materials and methods with academic excellence.

Dr. Phyllis (Brockman) Reeder ’75, professor of nursing for 22 years, was presented with the Willis E. Snowbarger Award for Teaching Excellence. After her retirement as a full-time faculty member in June 2000, Reeder continued to teach in the School of Graduate and Continuing Studies. Serving as a board member of the Kankakee Board of Health, Bradley Public Library Advisory Board and the Board of Elders for Our Savior Lutheran Church, her nursing students describe her as compassionate, considerate, caring, and willing to go the extra mile to help every student succeed.

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TIGERS P R I N G R E V I E W

BASEBALL (40-12) The Tiger baseball team went 17-3 in the Chicagoland Collegiate Athletic Conference and earned their fourth regular season championship in six years. After returning from Florida with a 14-7 record, the Tigers went 26-5, including an 18-game winning streak. Leading the Tigers at the plate was Jordan Taylor ’05, who was limited to 38 games due to a back injury. Taylor hit .415 with 51 hits in 123 at-bats. He drove in 38 runs and scored 29 runs. Centerfielder Darin Zimmerman ’06 had a .386 average, with 68 hits in 176 at-bats. He scored 41 runs and stole 13 bases. Third baseman John Arisohn (’06) hit .378 with 11 doubles and 38 RBIs. He also scored a team-high 42 runs. On the mound, the Tiger pitching staff was solid, combining for a team ERA of 3.05. Headlining the group was Rick W eber ’05. Weber went 8-2 with a 1.51 ERA. He made 16 appearances, starting 12 and throwing eight complete games. He also threw four shutouts and had three saves. Weber struck out 106 batters in 101 innings and walked only 21. Tyler Delam ater ’06 went 9-0 with a 1.61 ERA. Delamater struck out 45 batters in 61.1 innings. Matt Seufert ’08 went 5-1 with a 2.61 ERA, Robbie Johnston ’05 went 4-0 with a 2.97 ERA and Luke H ighley ’07 had a 3.27 ERA with an 8-3 record.

SOFTBALL (40-25) A three-game losing streak midway through the season left the Tiger softball team 13-19. However, the Tigers were able to respond in the second half of the season, going 27-6 and winning the Chicagoland Collegiate Athletic Conference Tournament Championship. The Tigers went 17-3 during conference play, finishing second. Lisa Bergmann ’06 led the Tigers at the plate, batting .403 with 75 hits in 186 at-bats. She also had a team-high 16 doubles and was perfect in steals with 13. Liz Pasch ’06 hit .376 with 67 hits in 178 at-bats. She had a team-leading15 home runs and drove in 53 runs. Marcia Grimes ’08 batted .345 with a team-leading 78 hits in 226 at-bats. She stole a team-high 38 bases in 42 attempts. Lauren Chessum ’08 was stellar on the mound, going 31-11 with a 1.70 ERA. Her 43 appearances are the fourth most in a season in the NAIA, while her 41 starts, 31 wins, 264.2 innings and 263 strikeouts are the third most in a season. The Tigers finished with a 2.90 team ERA, allowing opponents to hit just .239 off them.

MEN’S TRACK Despite being shutout at the NAIA National Indoor Meet, the men’s track team rebounded to place 19th at the NAIA Outdoor Track and Field Championships, scoring 13 points. M ark Hollis ’07 led the way by placing second in the pole vault with a leap of 16'8%". Hollis had the eighth best qualifying jump and his second place vault would have won the event last season. Josh Franklin ’06 became a three-time placer in the shot put, picking up fourth place with a 52'6%". Franklin finished third as a freshman and seventh as a sophomore.

WOMEN’S TRACK The women’s track team sent a strong contingent to the NAIA Outdoor Track and Field Championships and came away with a 20th place finish, scoring 16 points. The 4x800-Meter Relay of Carmin Green ’07, Abby Heinold ’07, Sara Batkiewicz ’06 and Bethany M cCoy ’08 sprinted to an NAIA record, 8:50.09, but finished third. McCoy and Green also placed in individual events. McCoy finished fourth in the 800-meter run in a time of 2:09.67, knocking off nearly six seconds from her semifinal time. Green finished sixth in the 1,500-meter run with a time of 4:39.15. Jenny Ellis ’07 placed seventh in the 10,000-meter run, finishing with a time of 37:16.62, knocking off 13 seconds from her qualifying time.

MEN’S TENNIS (21-3) Following two straight-game wins in the NAIA Region III/VII Tournament, the men’s tennis team qualified for the NAIA National Tournament for the third straight year. Like the 2004 national tournament, the Tigers won their first round match, defeating Webber International (Fla.) 5-4. The Tigers then squared off against second-ranked Azusa Pacific (Calif.) and were defeated, ending their season at 21-3. Along the way, the Tigers were runner-up at the NCCAA National Tournament.

— Compiled by Marc Shaner ’00/’02 M.A.T., Sports Information Director

p w r s i mFRIIDQMB Y C A L E B B E N O IT ’ 0 6

Thanks to a num ber of form er and current players, the Olivet Nazarene University football team now gets together to study more than just the coach’s playbook.Started four years ago, a Friday night team Bible study involving four or five players has evolved into Freedom

Groups — player-led small groups m eeting once a week to develop spiritual maturity am ong the team .Now, as m any as 35 players belong to one of four Freedom Groups that m eet four different nights of the week.

Eight juniors and seniors — A n d y K izzee ’06, M a tt S o u lia ’05, D w ig h t M o se r ’05, J o e y B re w e r ’06, D e re k D ieh l ’08, D a ry l La B a r ’06, Ja so n K w a st ’06 and Ju s tin D iS a n d ro ’08 — have paired up and head the Freedom Groups.

“ I wish I could take credit for it, but I can ’t , ” Olivet coach Gary Newsom e ’74 said. “ It’s totally student-led. Those eight guys have a heart for what they are doing. They have a heart for God, their team m ates, and for O livet.”

The form er Bible study met on Friday nights before Saturday gam es, either at school or on the road in a motel. Now, players can plan around their work and study schedules and choose whether Monday, Tuesday, W ednesday or Thursday works best for them .

“So many tim es we hear about the worst of the worst in ath letics,” director of university relations Gary Griffin ’81 said. “But this is the best of the best. This is really w hat it is all about.”

The Tigers concluded their 2004 season with a 2 4 -1 4 win over Northwestern College (M inn.) at the NCCAA Victory Bowl in St. Paul, Minn.

Football is one of 18 varsity sports Olivet offers under the guidance of Athletics Director, Jeff Schim m elpfennig ’86/’91 M .B .A . Each program strives to reach the departm ent’s mission, “W inning Cham pionships, Developing Cham pions.”

— Caleb Benoit is a Journalism major from Bonffeld, Ill., and works in the Office o f Public Information.

Sports Shorts

Distance M edley R elay se ts Drake (Iowa) Relays record: The Tiger women’s Distance Medley Relay etched its name into the Drake Relays record books, posting a 11:43.41 and winning the college division race. Carmin Green ’07 ran the 1,200-meter leadoff leg in 3:37.2. Abby Heinold ’07 ran a 56.1, 400-meter, the second leg of the relay. Sara Batkiewicz ’06 ran the third leg of the relay, the 800-meter, in a time of 2:15.6. Bethany McCoy ’08 wrapped up the race, running a 4:44.4 in the final leg of the event. The previous record was held by North Dakota State, who ran a 11:47.81 in 2003.

W eber named N AIA Second Team A ll-Am e rican :Tiger pitcher R ick W eber ’05 went 8-2 in his final collegiate season and was named an NAIA Second Team All-American. Weber threw 101 innings, striking out 106 batters, walking only 21. Weber, who made 16 appearances on the mound, threw eight complete games and four shutouts. He also recorded a team-high three saves. He is Olivet’s first two-time NAIA All-American since Ben Zobrist in 2002-03. Jordan Taylor ’05 and John Arisohn ’06 were NAIA Honorable Mention All-American selections. Taylor was chosen as a designated hitter, where he had a team-leading .415 with 51 hits in 123 at-bats. Arisohn was selected as a third baseman and batted .378 with a team-leading 71 hits in 188 at-bats. He also scored a team-high 42 runs.

Chessum earns NAIA Honorable Mention: Not since 1998 had an Olivet freshman earned NAIA All-American status. Pitcher Lauren Chessum ’08 became the first Olivet freshman since Anna (Babinski) Welsh ’01 to pick up NAIA All-American accolades, being named an NAIA Honorable Mention All-American. Chessum went 31-11 with a 1.70 ERA. She made 43 appearances making 41 starts and threw 29 complete games. Opponents hit .198 off Chessum, and batters struck out 263 times against her. Chessum also became the first Olivet pitcher since Cory Allen in 1999 to be named an NAIA All-American.

16 Tigers named NAIA Scholar Athletes: Five individuals from men’s tennis headlined the list of Tiger athletes who were named NAIA Scholar Athletes. Fermin Amezqueta ’06, M ark H erve y ’06, A .J . Sansom ’06, Aaron G regory ’06 and Jaim e Acosta ’06 were selections from the men’s tennis squad. Women’s tennis had four members selected: D an ie lle Th iess ’05, Am anda Savage ’06, Allison Fry ’06 and Jo y Garcia ’06. Dee McDonald ’05, Jordan Taylor ’05 and Elliot Procyshen ’06 were selected from the baseball team, while Sara Batkiewicz ’06, Jenny Ellis ’07 and Simone Mulieri ’06 were selected from the women’s track team. Liz Pasch ’06 was the lone NAIA Scholar Athlete from the Tigers’ softball team.

Anderson, B radley picked as Larry D. Watson Am ­bassador Award recip ients: Women’s soccer player Adlela ide Anderson ’05 and football player N ick Brad­ley ’05 were recently named as the Larry D. Watson Am­bassador Award recipients at the Athletic Department’s awards banquet. Anderson was a team captain and lead­ing defensive players for the women’s soccer team. She finished with one assist, as the Tigers went 15-7-3 and advanced to the NAIA Region VII Tournament. Bradley recorded 46 tackles (20 solo) with eight tackles for loss and one sack. He also had a team-leading 14 quarter­back hurries, two pass deflections and one forced and recovered fumble, helping the Tigers to a 7-5 record and a 24-14 victory in the NCCAA Victory Bowl.

— Compiled by Marc Shaner ’00/’02 M.A.T., Sports Information Director

B Y C A L E B B E N O IT ’0 6

Som eone should tell the Olivet Nazarene Univer­sity baseball team that it’s spoiling its fans.

W hile the Tigers failed in their bid for a third NAIA World Series appearance in four years, they turned in another season that has becom e the standard under Coach Elliot Johnson — 40-plus wins, a conference title, a top-2 5 national ranking and a serious run at Lewiston, Idaho. This year was no different.

Olivet, which finished the season right at the 40-victory mark, rebounded from an opening-round loss in the NAIA Region VII Tournam ent to pick up two victories before falling to St. Xavier (Ill.) in 12 innings for the regional championship.

That loss, however, did nothing to mar the Tigers’ performance in 2005, which again included a Chicago Collegiate Athletic Conference trophy. In fact, O livet had already beaten St. Xavier tw ice in April — once in a 13-inning affair and again in a 15-inning marathon.

“ It was really an exciting year,” said Johnson, who owns a .762 w inning percentage in six years at Olivet. “We have a lot to be thankful for. There are so m any little things that have to com e together to make a trip to the World Series, but you can ’t

complain about a 40-12 season. You can’t get too disappointed about th a t.”

Again led by senior ace R ic k W e b e r ’05 (DeRidder, La.), the Tigers battled through a num ber of nagging injuries to key players and pieced together an 18-gam e winning streak before the postseason, largely due to solid efforts on the mound. Weber, who recorded eight com plete gam es and three saves, struck out over a batter per inning, held opposing hitters to a .194 average and posted a 1.51 ERA in 101 innings.

Junior hurler T y le r D e la m a te r ’06 (Bakersfield, Calif.) did his best to imitate Weber, the First-Team All-Am erican, finishing the season with a perfect 9 -0 and an equally impressive 1.61 ERA.

— Caleb Benoit is a Journalism major from Bonffeld, Ill., and works in the Office of Public Information.

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Sarah Brown ’08O L I V E T S T U D E N T

1. Do yo u co m e fro m a la rg e fa m ily ?

I com e from a typical fam ily of four — with a dog! I grew up in Homewood, Ill., about 25 minutes south of Chicago. It w asn ’t really a small town, but it definitely had the sm all-town feel. Sum m ers were spent at the baseball park and the Dairy Queen. W inters — at the ice arena or sledding down W illow Hill. Everyone knew when Homewood Days was and everyone was there. Tom ’s was the best restaurant in town and we all knew the ladies who worked at the W hite Hen. I loved it.

2. Did yo u a tte n d c o lle g e r ig h t a fte r h igh sch o o l?

No. After graduation, I spent six months at a Discipleship Training School with Youth W ith A Mission (YW AM ). I spent the first three months in Perth, Western Australia, and the next two in the nation of Sri Lanka, located ju s t below India. We traveled all around the country speaking in churches, tea plantations, vil­lages, city streets, rehab centers, beaches, Buddhist tem ples, and basically anywhere we could find people. My tim e in Sri Lanka was w inding down and after a month working with the aboriginal people back in Australia, I was head­ing hom e. I was feeling really anxious about my future and the plans that God had for me.

3. H o w did yo u f in a lly c h o o se O liv e t?

One Sunday morning in a small village near Kandy, I was spending som e time with God. The day before we had walked to a village that had never before heard the gospel of Jesus Christ! I spoke to God and asked what he would have me do next. As I sat there in silence, I felt God speaking to me about this place called “O livet.” Olivet was all that I could think about. I knew nothing about Olivet. I d idn’t know what kind of school it was, or what programs they offered. I was very confused and unsure, so I asked God to make His plans very clear to me.

Later, I headed to church. It was a small church, about the size of the average living room, but it was packed. There was a guest speaker that morn­ing from India — Mr. Atul P Meshramkar, the national director for Nazarene Com passionate Ministries in India. Only God knows how this man ended up at the same church as me in this small village in Sri Lanka! After he spoke, I thanked him for sharing the word of God and he noticed my accent and pale skin. He asked me where I was from. W hen I told him that I was from Am erica, near Chicago, his face lit up. He then asked me a question that, thinking about it now, makes m y heart beat fast. “ Have you ever heard of Olivet Nazarene University?” Olivet Nazarene University! This was the same school that God had been speaking to me about that very morning! I told Mr. Meshramker that I d idn’t know much about the school and he spent the next 30 minutes telling me how amazing it was. I began to see how God was going to use Olivet to prepare me for som ething greater than I could ever imagine. Needless to say,I was now sure this was where God was leading me. After arriving back in the states, I im m ediately applied to Olivet. The perfect plans of God always prove to be better than any plans that I could ever make.

4. W h a t has been th e b ig g e s t su rp rise a b o u t yo u r f irs t y e a r a t O live t?

How many different kinds of people com e to Olivet! I met people from the other side of the world who speak a different language and I was fascinated by that. I met people from the other side of this country and even the other side of Chicago with stories that were so different than my own. It was exciting

to hear how God has moved in their lives and brought them in unique ways to this place called Olivet.

5. A n y “a -h a ” m o m e n ts th is ye a r?

There were many. One of the biggest things I realized this year was just how vast the knowledge and the understanding of God is. S itting in math class, I got the revelation that God can solve any equation or crunch any number. In m y W ellness class I was able to see how intricately God created my body and mind. In Socio logy we heard statistics about large groups of people, and God knows them individually and loves them each deeply. He is in the middle of any area that we could ever study.

6. A n y su m m e r (n o n -te x tb o o k ) re a d in g ?

YES! I have enough books on my list to last me years and the list seem s to get longer by the week. I am currently working on Why Revival Tarries, by Leonard Ravenhill, and We Cannot But Tell, by Ross Tooley. The Heavenly Man, by Brother Yun is next.

7. H o w do yo u p lan to sp en d th e re m a in in g d a ys o f su m m e r?

I’m working as a waitress at The Chicago Dough Com pany in Bourbonnais and spending as much tim e as I can with my fam ily and friends. Beach trips are on my to -do list. I am going backpacking for five days in Colorado with a group from m y church. It will be good to get away from all the craziness of life and spend ju s t a few m om ents soaking up the beauty of G od’s awesom e creation.

8. S o , a fte r y o u r f irs t y e a r o f s c h o o l, I h ave to a s k — a p a rtm e n t life o r d o rm s?

I would definitely have to go with the dorms. I love being around people. I love talking with people, seeing people, and hearing people. I am not one who likes to be alone. In the dorms there is always som eone around. If I have a question about a math problem, there was always som eone who could help. If I was really excited about som ething and felt like I was going to burst, there was always som eone around to be excited with me. If I was having a rough day, words of encouragem ent were literally steps away.

9. Your jo u rn e y to O liv e t is q u ie t un ique . W h a t a d v ic e w ou ld yo u g ive a yo u n g p e rso n e n ga g e d in c h o o s in g a c o lle g e or u n iv e rs ity?

M y advice would first be to never settle for less than the perfect plans of God. Also — choose a school that can facilitate your passions. If you absolutely love to sing, make sure the school offers a opportunity to do so. If you just love being around needy people and serving them , make sure that the school you choose has a group of people who share this passion or would support you in starting this ministry. God has given us all different passions for a reason. Make sure you do the God-instilled things you love.

10. W e ll, w h a t’s n e xt?

I am pursuing a degree in Sociology, which I love. I would like to attend sem i­nary at som e point in my life. I feel called by God into fu ll-tim e ministry in the mission field. My heart is for evangelism and for people to speak boldly about the saving grace of God and His work in their lives.

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