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THE MAGAZINE OF BETHEL COLLEGE
World
Changers
· PRESIDENT BUSH VISITS CAMPUS, p. 4
· ADULTS PURSUE COLLEGE DEGREES, p. 20
· ALUM RUNS FOR PRESIDENT OF KENYA, p. 35
Moving
Forward
· GRADUATES PURSUE MEDICAL SCHOOL, p. 4
· DR. EVEREST LEAVES A LEGACY, p. 15
· LILLY ENDOWMENT OPENS DOORS OF OPPORTUNITY, pp. 5, 9, 16
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THE MAGAZINE OF BETHEL COLLEGE
A WORD FROM
THE PRESIDENT
tion to its size.” That statement recognized that
Bethel College was founded in 1947 by the
Missionary Church, a denomination with roots in
both the Mennonite and Methodist traditions.
The college has maintained a close relationship
with the denomination throughout its history and
considers itself to be a part of the evangelical
movement in the United States. The college
chooses for its motto the phrase, “With Christ
at the Helm.”
Bethel College graduates were having a vast
PRESIDENT
Steven R. Cramer, Ph.D. (’75)
Local philanthropist, the late O. C.
Carmichael, once commented about Bethel
College that “its influence was out of propor-
impact on the world around them.
Our goal at Bethel continues to be to
produce graduates who have a heart for God,
are well prepared for their chosen vocation and
thus are able to have an ongoing impact in
today’s world. Our hope is that we challenge
each of our students to discover how they can
lead a life of significance—to become “world
changers.”
In this issue you will find articles outlining how that goal is being realized, both corporately
and individually.
From the visit of President Bush to our campus, to stories of several adult students, to the
race being run for the Presidency of Kenya by a Bethel alum, there are stories of how Bethel
College has and continues to have an influence that “is out of proportion to its size.”
I trust as you read the many stories and updates contained in this issue, you will be encouraged by the impact Bethel College has had and continues to have around the world.
Dr. Steven R. Cramer (’75)
President
The Bethel magazine is published three times each
year for alumni and friends of the college. Please
send correspondence and address changes to the
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SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT
Dennis D. Engbrecht, Ph.D.
VICE PRESIDENT FOR COLLEGE RELATIONS
C. Robert Laurent, Ph.D.
VICE PRESIDENT FOR
INSTITUTIONAL ADVANCEMENT
Peter L. McCown, Ph.D.
VICE PRESIDENT AND CHIEF FISCAL OFFICER
John R. Myers
VICE PRESIDENT FOR ACADEMIC SERVICES
James B. Stump, Ph.D. (’91)
VICE PRESIDENT FOR CHURCH RELATIONS
R. Gordon Bacon (’49)
ASSOCIATE VICE PRESIDENT FOR
CHURCH RELATIONS
John Moran (’59)
EDITOR
Erin Wagler
ASSISTANT COPY EDITORS
Tonya Coburn (’08)
Sheila Jacobsen (’97)
Thatia Pinto (’07)
Becky Schaut
CONTRIBUTING WRITERS
Randy Beachy
Tonya Coburn (’08)
Dr. Steven Cramer (’75)
Linda D’ Amico
Paco Espinosa (’06)
Mark Howe (’08)
Erin Kinzel
Olivia Maddox
Jaci Miller (’05)
Pete Morey (’99, ’06)
Lois Pannabecker
Rachael Phillips (’05)
Thatia Pinto (’07)
Michael Reynolds (’69)
Katie Sandy (’06)
Becky Schaut
Erin Wagler
Mark Walker (’07)
William Walter
GRAPHIC DESIGNER
Kristina (Schott ’87) Craig
PHOTOGRAPHERS
Kristina (Schott ’87) Craig
Pete Morey (’99, ’06)
Wally Nehls
Reflections Event Photographers
Joseph Rich (’06)
Peter Ringenberg (’03)
Lou Sabo
Brent Smith
Erin Wagler
Andrea Walters (’09)
COVER PHOTO
Brent Smith
BRICK ILLUSTRATION
Kristina (Schott ’87) Craig
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VOLUME 17, ISSUE 1
Contents
DIVISION SPOTLIGHT:
AN EDUCATIONAL
JOURNEY FOR
ADULT STUDIES
Adult students balance
school, work and family
to pursue a college degree
and further their careers.
PRESIDENTIAL VISIT
President George W.
Bush creates a buzz
on campus as the first
sitting president to
visit Bethel College.
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A MATTER OF
CHARACTER
Bethel athletes are
not only known as top
competitors in their
sport, but they are also
known for their positive
sportsmanlike attitude
and depth of character.
MUSIC PROGRAM
PEAKS WORLDWIDE
INTEREST
Students from around
the globe travel great
distances to participate in
Bethel’s music program.
IN E V E RY ISSUE
News
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Arts
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Sports
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Alumni News
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OPPORTUNITY
OF A
G E O R G E W. B U S H
BECOME
On Thursday, February 23, 2006, Bethel was honored to
welcome President George W. Bush to its campus. The purpose
of his visit was to speak at an event for Congressman Chris
“It was a great honor to have a sitting
President visit our campus. Whether we
agree with his politics or not, the office
of the presidency deserves our respect... ”
–Cara Campbell,
Associate Faculty, Psychology
Chocola, which was
little different perspective and to look at the world through other lenses
attended by almost
and maybe even broaden their horizons a little bit about politics,” says
500 people.
Bethel President Steve Cramer.
The decision to
provide the facilities
is,” says Dr. Terry Linhart, division chair of religion and philosophy.
for the Chocola event
He noted that not many Christian colleges have the privilege of
was made because of
hosting the President, making it even more remarkable that Bethel
the experiential value, and not an indication of political support
for Bush.
“It was an opportunity for (students) to see things in a
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“It’s always impressive when the President visits, no matter who it
had the opportunity.
Students, faculty and staff gathered along the motorcade route to
welcome President Bush as he arrived on campus. “I was surprised we
“I thought it was great! There are so
many movies and television shows
that portray the Secret Service, the
President, or even Air Force One, but
this time we got to see the real deal!”
–Joseph Rich, Senior Student
A LIFETIME:
ES FIRST SITTING PRESIDENT TO VISIT BETHEL COLLEGE
could get that close and see him. It was so exciting,”
says staff member Jean Divine.
After exiting his limo, President Bush made a
special effort to come out from behind the barricades to wave at the crowd. “I thought that was
really cool because he didn’t have to [come out to
wave at us], so it was something extra special,” says
“The President’s visit had the whole
campus buzzing. It was nice to see
the professors and staff screaming for
Bush right along with the students.
Whether people like the President or
not, it’s a day they won’t forget. I
know I won’t.”
student Cyndy King.
President Bush’s speech was broadcast via live feed to the
–Analiese Riga, Freshman
who was also impressed by the
amount of security surrounding the
president. “There were a lot of cars
in his motorcade,” he says.
Seeing the Secret Service personnel and the amount of security
on campus also made an impact on
Dean of Instruction Dr. Rebecca
Wilson. “It really drove home what he has to live with as the
Everest-Rohrer Chapel/Fine Arts Center, where members of the
President. I have more respect for the office knowing what he
Bethel family watched.
lives with every day,” she says.
“I wasn’t able to see his speech because I was in class, but
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I thought it was cool that he came,” says student Joel Runyon,
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“Bethel College handled this
event very well and we
learned that we can pull
together the infrastructure to
handle a national event.”
–Beth McLaughlin
Language Professor
A. MIRIAM WERTZ, PHYSICAL PLANT
OFFICE MANAGER, SETTING UP
TABLEWARE AND DECORATIONS
FOR THE LUNCHEON. B. PRESIDENT
B.
BUSH TOOK A MOMENT TO POSE
WITH DR. AND MRS. CRAMER.
C. SENIOR JOE RICH CAPTURED A
PHOTO OF AIR FORCE ONE AS IT
FLEW OVER CAMPUS. D. BOTH
SUPPORTERS OF BUSH AND
PROTESTERS LINED THE STREETS
BY BETHEL’S CAMPUS. E. POLICE
AND SECURITY CARS LINED THE
ROADWAY IN PREPARATION FOR
BUSH’S ARRIVAL. F. STUDENT
CAMERON BRUNDAGE PROUDLY
A.
WAVES AN AMERICAN FLAG WHILE
WAITING TO GREET THE PRESIDENT.
D.
C.
E.
BETHEL ROLLS OUT THE RED CARPET
As one might imagine, the President’s visit was unlike any
other event hosted by Bethel.
“It was a great experience, but it was a logistical monster,”
necessary attention to detail also made her job more challenging. For example, the food had to be prepared well in advance,
says Lisa Greco, Bethel College director of special events and
checked by the Secret Service and sealed in a room until
conference services.
served. Also, due to safety concerns, cutlery had to be removed
“I worked more on this event than on anything else in my
from the luncheon tables while the President was in the building.
life, but the honor was worth every minute,” says Director of
“I was amazed at how much goes into planning this type of
Campus Safety Bryan House.
Greco, House and Director of Maintenance Steve Yaw were
among several people who met with Secret Service and White
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Greco agrees they were wonderful to work with, but their
event,” says staff member Jayne Hammontree, who served food
at the luncheon.
“The difference between this event and other events is that
House staff prior to the event. Both House and Yaw expected
normally we put a plan in place and go with it,” says Yaw.
the President’s staff to be intimidating and demanding, but
“The plans for this event changed daily and sometimes
were pleasantly surprised. “They were very polite and easy to
hourly.” The most interesting part of the planning process for
work with,” says Yaw.
Yaw was seeing all of the contingency plans. “That was one of
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BRIAN L. HAMIL (‘82), CPA
BETHEL TRUSTEE
APPOINTED TO NATIONAL
VOLUNTEER LEADERSHIP
POSITION
MISSIONARIES CONVENE
ON BETHEL’S CAMPUS
From all around the globe, the World
spiritual life and Christian living subjects.
Two medical doctors will discuss physical
health issues, a psychologist will talk
Partners USA missionary staff will travel to
about emotional health and a security
In May 2006, Mr. Brian L. Hamil (’82),
Mishawaka, Ind., to be part of the first
expert will discuss safety concerns in other
CPA of Hamil, Lehman and England and
all-staff conference to be held at Bethel
cultures.
a member of the Bethel College board of
College July 31 – August 6, 2006. This will
In addition to these large subjects,
trustees, has been appointed the national
be the first time in history for World
building a bond among team members
chair of American Red Cross Biomedical
Partners USA to bring its entire staff
and creating an organizational focus will
Services. His leadership and ability to
together in one location. It will be a week
be important goals for the week, states
work with a variety of people will be a
of training, inspiration and encouragement.
Dave Mann, director of World Partners
benefit for everyone involved with this
Richard Greene, who recently served
USA. “The conference will set the pace
organization. “This is an opportunity to
with World Partners USA in South Africa,
and direction of ministry for World
give back to the American Red Cross and
will present some of his training on
Partners USA for many years into the
help strengthen field units and the com-
discipleship and church planting. Other
future,” said Mann.
munities we serve,” said Hamil.
speakers will challenge the team on
FOR PRESIDENT BUSH
the most interesting weeks of my career at Bethel,” says Yaw.
The most memorable experience for House was meeting the President. “He had
one of the firmest and sternest handshakes,” he says.
The Bethel staff wasn’t the only one that appreciated the experience of the
fundraising event and presidential visit. “The White House and Secret Service
staff came back to me to say this was the best venue they had ever been at,”
says Greco. “It speaks well of the Bethel family.” House has also received letters
from the Secret Service saying that they have never worked with a college as
professional as Bethel. “I was proud to represent Bethel,” he says.
While everyone agreed the presidential visit was a wonderful experience,
Greco probably spoke for all staff members involved in the event when she says,
“Since this was my first opportunity to see a current
President, I found it very exciting. All the preparations
that go into his travel and his safety were impressive
and reassuring.”
–Amy Garcia, Professor
“After this, any event is a piece of cake!”
—ERIN KINZEL
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PLANNING FOR
COLLEGE
Have you ever wondered why
students often have a difficult time
selecting a college? There are more than
4,200 colleges and universities in the
United States. Of that group, 2,500 are
private, 900 have some religious affiliation and 102 are affiliated with the
Council for Christian Colleges and
Universities—including Bethel. Students
have more choices today and more are
going to college every year. So how do
students and families begin the process
of selecting a college?
The first response is to make it a
matter of prayer and start early. But how
early is too early? Everyone is different,
but we suggest that you start the process
as early as your freshman year in high
school. Certainly up to that point you
have had discussions about going to
college, but there should be a point
when you begin the search process.
W H AT A R E Y O U R P L A N S
FOR THE SUMMER?
Dana Roberts (’07) spent a few weeks after school last year in
the jungle of Venezuela along the Amazon River, reaching out to
the people of the Yänomämo Indian tribe.
It’s almost summer and Bethel is open for you!
Summer is a great time for all high school students to
begin looking at colleges. A campus visit is the best way
to learn more about Bethel—all the exciting activities in
the coming year and the places you can go with Bethel.
You can arrange for an individual campus visit
that is designed to meet your needs. You can meet
with an admission counselor to learn more
about the programs that interest you and what
Bethel has to offer. You can also go on a tour of
campus to see the classrooms, residence halls,
athletic facilities and much more. Parents, sisters
and brothers are also welcome to come along!
The earlier you begin, the better
prepared you will be and the less stressful the process will be on everyone in the
family. In the next issue we’ll provide a
yearly schedule of activities for your
college search beginning with the
freshman year. Until then, make plans
to visit Bethel this summer and the
T H E A D V E N T U R E B E G I N S W I T H T H E F I R S T S T E P.
What lies ahead for you? What are you waiting for? To schedule
a personalized visit to Bethel, give us a call at 800.422.4101. The
admission office is open Monday Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
throughout the summer.
We hope to see you soon!
admission staff will help you get started.
—RANDY BEACHY
ASSISTANT VICE PRESIDENT
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VICE PRESIDENT
FOR
ACADEMIC SERVICES
SCHOOL OF
ARTS AND
SCIENCES
SCHOOL OF
RELIGION AND
PHILOSOPHY
SCHOOL OF
EDUCATION
SCHOOL OF
BUSINESS AND
SOCIAL SCIENCES
OFFICE OF
GRADUATE
PROGRAMS
SCHOOL OF
ADULT PROGRAMS
SCHOOL OF
NURSING
NEW SCHOOLS CREATE OPPORTUNITY
FOR FUTURE EXPANSION
In response to Bethel’s growth,
while at the same time fostering the
changes are being made to the academic
emergence of additional leadership
structure and will take effect in the fall
that can assist in moving the college
of 2006. The current nine academic
forward,” he said.
divisions, plus the offices of adult and
According to Dr.
graduate programs, will become six
James Stump,
schools and a graduate office.
vice president for
The schools are Arts and Sciences,
academic services,
Business and Social Sciences, Education,
each school and office
Nursing, Religion and Philosophy and
will have a dean who
Adult Programs.
oversees and develops
“The new academic structure is
Graduate Programs.
Seroczynski was formerly assistant
professor of psychology and returns to
Bethel after working
“The new academic
structure is intended
to allow Bethel the
opportunity to continue
to grow and expand
well into the future,”
–Steve Cramer, Bethel College president
programs. The deans
at the Madison
Center in South
Bend. Hollingsead is
new to the Bethel
family, having previously served at
Andrews University.
While this
intended to allow Bethel the opportunity
are Dr. Alesha Seroczynski, Arts and
change is similar to a university
to continue to grow and expand well
Sciences; Dr. Norm Spivey, Business
structure, there are no plans to change
into the future,” said President Steve
and Social Sciences; Dr. Candice
Bethel’s name from college to university.
Cramer. “It both
Hollingsead, Education;
“This reflects the reality of the kind of
recognizes the
Dr. Ruth Davidhizar,
institution we are. This is an intentional
strength of Bethel’s
Nursing; Dr. Terry
step toward functioning more like a
existing programs
Linhart, Religion and
small university, which is what we
and allows for a
Philosophy; Mr. John
have become over the past 15 years,”
continued entrepre-
Mow, Adult Programs;
said Stump.
neurial focus in
and Dr. Bradley
programming,
Smith, Office of
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NURSING ACCREDITATION
well as with the State Board of
Nursing. “We are proud of our
Dr. Steven Cramer, president of
Bethel College, received notification
nursing programs and the fact
from the National League for Nursing
that they hold such a strong
Accrediting Commission (NLNAC) that
reputation in the community,”
the Associate Degree Registered Nurse
Dr. Cramer stated. “This report
(ADN) program at Bethel College,
affirms that our associate degree
which also has a location at Grace
program has an excellent faculty
College in Winona Lake, has received a
and a strong curriculum.”
Indiana Area Health Education Center
and Nursing 2000 North was made
full eight-year accreditation.
The ADN program is one of four
DISCOVER NURSING CAMP
possible by grant money intended for
nursing programs at Bethel College. The
The Bethel nursing division is
the investment of prospective nursing
college also has an LPN-ADN, a BSN,
delighted to be holding a four-day
students. The camp aims to encourage
an RN-BSN and an MSN program. All
seminar called “Discover Nursing
10 high school students from the
programs enjoy the maximum accredita-
Summer Camps,” June 26 – 29. This
Penn-Harris-Madison district who are
tion status possible with the NLNAC as
exciting collaboration with Northwest
interested in nursing or other related
health-care fields.
The first two days will be conducted
A C C E L E R AT E D D E G R E E
by one of Bethel’s nursing staff, Richard
F O R W O R K I N G A D U LT S
Becker, RN, BSN, MA, OCN, and will
be a basic overview of the nursing
profession. The instruction may include
• Accelerated cohort
groups in organizational
management
a field trip that seeks to offer the
prospective students a “small flavor” of
what nursing is about. The following
• Convenient evening
classes
two days will offer on-site exposure at
the St. Joseph Regional Medical Center
• Credit opportunities
for prior learning
experience
and will include a tour and shadowing
of several nurses.
The latter part of the camp will be
conducted by male nurse Kevin Ribby,
Classes start soon in
Elkhart, Mishawaka and Dowagiac.
RN, MSN. Becker feels that this will
be a great opportunity to get more
Apply today!
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male participation in the field is
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BETHEL APPOINTS NEW
TRUSTEES
The following people have recently
academic management and
registrar, lobbied for a
double ceremony in 2005.
been appointed to the Bethel College
“Graduation is the highlight
board of trustees: Reverend Dave
of the academic year. We
Engbrecht, Nappanee, Ind. (2005);
wanted everyone who wanted
Wyn Laidig, Mishawaka, Ind. (2005);
to see a graduate to be able to
Judith Miles, Warren, Ind. (2005); Greg
attend,” he said. “Last year’s went well.
graduates as did “Doc” Earl Reimer on
Hartman, Elkhart, Ind. (2006); and
We were very pleased with it.”
Sunday. Graduates also enjoyed music
Michaele Hobson, Grand Blanc, Mich.
(2006).
2006 GRADUATION
HIGHLIGHT
Bethel awarded degrees to approxi-
Administrators decided to repeat
Conrad was honored as Adjunct Faculty
having two ceremonies in the Wiekamp
of the Year and Erwin Sucipto received
Athletic Center.
the Faculty of the Year Award.
The college awarded 79 associate
29 and Sunday, April 30.
Over 100 degrees with honors were
increase. Steve Matteson, dean for
—JACI MILLER (’05)
degrees, 348 bachelor of arts and
science degrees and 35 graduate degrees.
(and their lists of guests) continues to
from the Bethel Concert Choir. Greg
the event in similar fashion this year by
mately 464 graduates on Saturday, April
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presented.
On Saturday, Sue Morey, a member
of the board of trustees, addressed the
“THE DIARY OF ANNE FRANK” WAS
PERFORMED FEBRUARY 2 – 4 IN THE
EVEREST-ROHRER CHAPEL/FINE ARTS
CENTER AUDITORIUM. THE PLAY WAS
INSPIRED BY THE DIARY OF A YOUNG
JEWISH GIRL AND TOLD THE STORY OF
EIGHT PEOPLE LIVING IN HIDING FROM
THE NAZIS. THE ATTENTION OF THE
AUDIENCE WAS CAPTURED THROUGH A
VARIETY OF EMOTIONS RELATED TO THE
DAILY FEARS AND STRUGGLES THAT
THE TWO-YEAR SITUATION EVOKED.
FAR RIGHT PHOTO, MR. FRANK (PLAYED BY
JOSHUA BOYER) READS EXCERPTS FROM
ANNE’S DIARY TO FAMILY FRIEND, MIEP
(PLAYED BY NAOMI PORTER).
PICTURED ON THE RIGHT, THE FRANK
FAMILY IN AN EMOTION-FILLED MOMENT.
LEFT TO RIGHT, MARGOT (MARCIA MILLER),
MR. FRANK (JOSHUA BOYER), ANNE
(JENNI FESTA) AND MRS. FRANK
(DIANA MORFORD).
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FACULTY ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Melinda Butler, assistant professor
and Mammals of China.
of education, has been nominated as the
Dr. Tom Visker, professor of
Indiana Geography Teacher of the Year,
physical education, recently had his
an award usually given to a teacher in
article, “Faith-Directed Sport
middle or high school.
Participation,” published in Christian
Dr. Ruth Davidhizar, dean of nurs-
School Education, a publication of
ing, announces the publication of her
the Association of Christian Schools
article, “Are You Born a Happy Person
International.
CHAD MEISTER
TOM VISKER
or Do You Have to Make it Happen?”
PROFESSIONAL. PERSONAL. SPIRITUAL.
The article was her 800th article published in nursing or health care-related
journals.
Vicky Garrett, artist-in-residence
and associate professor of music, has
been elected secretary of the Indiana
chapter of the National Association of
Teachers of Singing (NATS).
Dr. Chad Meister, assistant professor of philosophy, will have his essay,
“Truth, Evangelicalism and the Bible”
published this spring in an upcoming
issue of the Christian Apologetics
Journal.
Dr. Anthony Tomasino, assistant
professor of religion, contributed to an
article on the Dead Sea Scrolls in the
newly released edition of the Scholastic
New Book of Knowledge.
Dr. Chris Wozencraft, professor of
BETHEL COLLEGE
GRADUATE PROGRAMS
Get your master’s degree in:
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Education
Ministry/Theology
Nursing
biology and chairman of the division of
natural sciences, recently developed two
projects with John Hopkins University
Press: Mammal Species of the World
Bethel College’s graduate programs help
you to meet your career goals. To learn
more, call 574.257.3291 or 800.422.4251
or e-mail gradstudy@BethelCollege.edu.
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BETHEL TRUSTEE CARL
MUSELMAN PASSES AWAY
it is today,” said President Steve Cramer.
Muselman and his wife were one of
Inc., a member of the Gideon’s
International, served on the Bethel
two couples who co-chaired the
Publishing Board of the Missionary
April 2, 2006, from complications of
“Expanding the Vision” campaign that
Church and was a lifelong member of
prostate cancer. He and his wife,
led to building the Everest-Rohrer
First Missionary Church in Berne, Ind.
Marilyn, both served on the board of
Chapel/Fine Arts Center.
Carl Muselman, 78, died on Sunday,
Muselman was a successful business-
trustees and have been integral in the life
and growth of Bethel.
“Over the last decade Carl shared of his
Funeral services were held on April 5,
where Cramer honored Muselman for his
man and entrepreneur who played a
ongoing support and contributions to
central role in his family’s business. He
Bethel’s growth.
time, his wisdom in business and his
also gave generously of his time and was
resources in helping Bethel become what
a director for World Missionary Press,
—ERIN KINZEL
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Seven Costly Estate Planning Myths
As individuals consider their estate plans, a number of
common misconceptions surface. Here are some myths
ever thought
that can cause serious blunders that will plague your
or spoken any
loved ones:
one of these statements, let us help you separate the myth
1.
“I already have a will, that’s all I need.”
from the reality. We have developed a brochure containing
2.
“Everything’s jointly owned, making a will
an informative response to each of the above statements.
unnecessary.”
To request a free copy, simply contact Bill Walter, assistant
3.
“I’m single, so I don’t need an estate plan.”
vice president for planned giving. Bill can be reached at
4.
“My will covers everything.”
574.257.3355 or walterb@BethelCollege.edu.
5.
“Since the estate tax is being phased out, I
Even with good intentions, these myths can create an
don’t need a trust.”
estate planning reality for your loved ones which could
6.
“I already have an attorney.”
be costly and create family problems. Becoming proactive
7.
“I have immediate financial needs; planning
in your estate planning will result in a better outcome for
for my heirs can wait.”
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Lilly Challenge Grant:
“People are excited
about the match
because they see how
far their gift can go—
BETHEL MORE THAN HALFWAY TO $3 MILLION GOAL
In June 2005, the Lilly Endowment
match because they see how far their
summer with
sent Bethel College a $4.5 million
gift can go—$100 becomes $250,
completion expected
challenge: for every $1 you raise, we’ll
$10,000 becomes $25,000 and
by fall 2007.
match it with $1.50.
$200,000 becomes $500,000.” Most of
In the ensuing months, the Bethel
The challenge
$100 becomes $250,
$10,000 becomes $25,000 and
$200,000 becomes $500,000.”
the donors are people who already
grant is the third such
community has answered the call. As of
planned to give, he adds. “The Lilly
Lilly Endowment
May 1, gifts and pledges have totaled
match has been a catalyst for them to
initiative for Bethel.
$1.9 million—more than half of the $3
increase the amount they would nor-
Successfully meeting
million that must be raised by the end
mally give.”
the goals for the previous two, the
of the year to successfully complete the
challenge.
–Pete McCown, vice president for
institutional advancement
By reaching the $3 million goal,
college is eligible for the highest match
Bethel would receive $4.5 million, the
available under this grant. “If we meet
“We’re very pleased with the initial
maximum amount available from the
this one, we will be in the upper tier of
response,” says Dr. Pete McCown, vice
grant, for a total of $7.5 million. The
Indiana colleges that have successfully
president for institutional advancement.
board of trustees has designated the
completed all three challenge grants,”
“We anticipated a broad response, and
funds for the renovation and expansion
McCown says.
we’re thankful to see that this has been
of the Middleton Hall of Science. The
the case.”
building project will break ground this
For the most part, McCown says, the
For more information on the
challenge grant or to make a donation,
contact the Bethel College office for
fund-raising drive is selling itself.
institutional advancement at
“People are excited about the
574.257.3310.
—OLIVIA MADDOX
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BETHEL COLLEGE
FOUNDERS SOCIETY
INAUGURAL MEMBERS
of Founders Society Recognized at Banquet
A new giving club that pays homage
narrative chronicling the history of the
Membership in the society is an
to the past will provide ongoing support
college. Rev. John Tuckey, one of the
annual commitment of sustained giving
to help lead Bethel College into the
first members of the board of trustees,
at a certain amount. Opportunities are
future.
was an honored guest.
available at the following levels:
The Founders Society was established
In addition to reflections on the past,
• Associates Council, $500
in November 2005 to recognize donors
President Steven Cramer and Dr. Pete
• Presidents Council, $1,000
who give year in and year out. “The
McCown, vice president for institutional
• Advisors Council, $2,500
Founders Society provides a way for us
advancement, gave a current perspective
• Trustees Council, $5,000
to recognize our faithful and committed
and look to the future. The evening also
• Founders Council, $10,000
donors who do this every year,” says
showcased the musical talent of the
Members of the institutional
Tom Molnar, director of the Bethel
Bethel College Voices of Triumph.
advancement staff are currently making
One of the main benefits of the
personal contacts with donors to extend
College Annual Fund. “These are loyal
members of the Bethel family who
Founders Society will be to provide a
invitations to join the Founders Society.
would give even without the benefits of
continual funding base for student
For more information about society
the society.”
scholarships which are supported by the
membership, contact the Bethel College
Annual Fund. “The Founders Society
office for institutional advancement at
will help students get here,” Molnar says.
574.257.3310.
Molnar says the new society is a way
to maintain close ties with supporters as
Bethel grows and to keep the giving
—OLIVIA MADDOX
community updated on this growth.
The nearly 200 inaugural members
of the Founders Society were recognized
at a banquet April 20 at the Windsor
Park Conference Center in Mishawaka.
The event, which will become an annual
occurrence, included a tribute to Bethel’s
beginnings with “The Founders Story,” a
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The new society is a way to maintain
close ties with supporters as Bethel
grows and to keep the giving
community updated on this growth.
T H E PA S S I N G
OF A
Pioneer
To blaze a trail, to venture into unclaimed
territory so that others may follow—that is the
life of a pioneer. And “pioneer” is what comes to
mind when describing the life of Seth A. Rohrer.
For nearly a century, this godly man
founded ‘with
transformed his world for the cause of
Christ at the helm,’
Christ, touching lives that others might
from which Bethel
follow his example.
College was born.
In his local church he served as
From 1945 to 1990
treasurer, a member of the board for 40
Rohrer served on
years and Sunday School superintendent
the board of
for 19 years. He also participated on a
directors for Bethel
denominational level as a member of
College in
the board of directors for the United
Mishawaka, Ind.,
Missionary Church (now the Missionary
where he helped
Church) where he was on many
establish and expand the institution.
Hubbard Hill Estates and being named
committees filling a variety of positions.
He also served on the executive
National Association of Evangelicals
committee and as its treasurer. In honor
Layman of the Year. As Seth Rohrer
Rohrer made a mark on the surrounding
of his hard work for the college, Rohrer
committed his life to “seeking first the
community by serving on the board of
was given an honorary doctorate of
kingdom of God and his righteousness,”
directors of “Your Worship Hour,”
humanities in 1987 and also has his
he started ministries and made trails
a radio broadcast in South Bend, Ind.
name grace the fine arts building along
that others might follow as inspired
Less than 10 years after this ministry
with Quinton J. Everest.
pioneers for Christ.
Active not only in a church setting,
PICTURED SECOND FROM THE LEFT ON THE FIRST ROW, SETH ROHRER WAS A
MEMBER OF BETHEL’S ORIGINAL BOARD OF DIRECTORS.
began, he founded the Elkhart County
This remarkable man was involved
Youth for Christ to reach young people
in numerous other activities before his
in the area.
passing on November 13, 2005,
Still eager to encounter new terrain,
—KATIE SANDY (’06)
including co-founding Church Growth
Rohrer became part of a group of
Services of South Bend, serving as
individuals who envisioned a college
a member on the governing board of
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Bethel College–
A World Away from Home
for Some
Seniors Olga Petrossian and Joe Rich journeyed to
Bethel from Russia and Peru, respectively, to study music.
Their families also made the same journey to join in the
celebration of their senior recitals, purposefully planned to
coincide with graduation.
Petrossian was born in Azerbaijan but had to flee the
country with her family because of war, later settling in
Russia. While on a visit to the United States, her parents
visited Bethel College and recorded a video of campus, knowing
that Petrossian wanted to study music at a Christian college.
“I watched the video every day and wanted so badly to
come here,” she says. Her family could not afford to send
her, but God miraculously provided the finances. “Being at
Bethel is such a dream come true. It’s been the best four
years of my life,” she says.
Rich was born and raised in Peru, where his parents have
been missionaries for over 40 years. After high
school, he attended the Naval Academy in
Maryland, but discovered a military career
was not right for him. Then, while attending
another college, Rich decided to pursue
music and began searching for Christian
colleges with a good music program.
“I love to be creative and music is one of the ways I
enjoy letting out my creative side,” says Rich. He decided on
Bethel not only because of the great programs and campus
atmosphere, but also because his brother lives in the area.
Rich and Petrossian agreed that having their parents on
campus to see their final performances was a blessing. “It is
so special that they could be here for the two most important
events of my college career,” says Petrossian.
Neither student has definite post graduation plans but
trust that God will again lead them in the right direction,
whether it is in the United States or overseas.
—ERIN KINZEL
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FOR CONTINUED SUCCESS
In 1962 when Dr. Earl “Doc” Reimer started Bethel’s
first theatre class, he never imagined the theatre program
would one day grow to have 23 majors and 10 minors. “I’d
always hoped to have a [theatre arts] major, but the program
has gone beyond what I dreamed,” says Reimer.
The program started with one performance per year,
presented in either Goodman Auditorium or in the
Middleton Hall of Science Octorium. Bethel’s first musical
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was “Plain and Fancy,” performed in Goodman with only
piano accompaniment.
The construction of the Everest-Rohrer Chapel/
Fine Arts Center in 1997 brought significant changes
to the program, which now has three mainstage
performances every year in addition to a variety of
smaller productions.
According to Theatre Arts
Production Manager Lisa
Staples, the staff has grown
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from three to seven people in
the last ten years and the amount of
costumes and props has grown at the
same pace. “When we moved into
Everest-Rohrer it seemed like we
had so much space and now we are
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bursting at the seams,” she says.
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Chair Jonathon Sabo attributes the success of the program to
the commitment of administrators, faculty, staff and students
and anticipates future growth. “I’m excited about the possibilities and am looking forward to our next step,” he says.
The 2005-06 season had record-breaking attendance
and even had four sold-out performances of “Peter Pan.”
Season tickets are available for next year’s performances,
which will be “The Foreigner,” “Not That Far From
Bethlehem” (Christmas Concert), “The Miracle Worker” and
“Guys and Dolls.” Tickets can be purchased by calling the
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box office at 574.257.7633.
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Some people remodel to give an
old room a new look while others
may build additions to add value to
their homes. Adult students come
to Bethel to remodel or add on to
their education, acquiring tools
to build more rewarding lives.
Constructing
New Careers:
Education as a building
block for advancement
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Bethel Fact: Bethel currently has 687 students
enrolled in Adult Services programs.
Don Hollingsworth (’04), pictured lower left, became a journeyman carpenter before working nearly
two decades for the Housing Authority of South Bend. He and his son, Don II, decided to remodel
their lives by pursuing their degree in organizational management side by side.
“It was a very rewarding experience to go through classes and commencement together,”
says the elder Hollingsworth. “We pushed and encouraged each other and got through
the process together.”
Shortly after his spring 2004 graduation, Don was able to convert his Bethel
experience into opening an insurance agency. While God was the architect
for his transformation, his college instructors were the contractors
that helped him build his new career. He credits Bethel’s faculty for
helping make the transition from carpenter to insurance agent
seamless.
“I have nothing but high praise for everybody I was involved
with,” says Hollingsworth. “The faculty was fantastic.”
Betty “Beaj” Beacham (’06), pictured upper left, served with
her husband, Steve, at Hillcrest School in Jos, Nigeria for 20 years
before his untimely death in a car accident last year in North
Carolina. The funeral was on Good Friday, her second daughter
got married on Saturday and her youngest daughter left for Nigeria
on Easter Sunday. Beaj had been a nurse since 1976, but after
Steve died, she felt a desire to complete her degree and return to
Hillcrest to teach, as he did.
While going through the emotionally and mentally challenging
time, Beaj got the support she needed from her three daughters,
Christy, Carol and Laci, as well as the faculty and staff at Bethel.
“Many of my professors have been amazing—helping me walk
through this valley in my life and complete my degree,” she explains.
In her year at Bethel she will have completed 33 credit hours of course
work.
“It’s definitely been a time of retooling,” says Beaj. “I’ll soon be
teaching courses in the subjects I’ve learned at Bethel.” She is
scheduled to return to Nigeria this summer.
Erica Drummond (’06), pictured right, wanted to build onto her
career in medicine. She works as a medical assistant and felt it was
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time to expand her knowledge in the field. This spring she completed her associate degree in nursing (ADN).
Erica married Scott Drummond in 2003 and they have six children, ranging in ages from two to 16. Then, shortly after
Christmas 2005, Scott’s Indiana Air National Guard unit deployed for a two-month tour of duty in Iraq.
“The hard part was getting everybody where they needed to be when they needed to be there,” says Erica. “Scott left two days
before the spring term started. It was both good and bad. It’s hard not to worry, but school kept me busy and I didn’t have much
time to dwell on Scott’s situation.”
Like Don and Beaj, Erica recommends Bethel to others looking to add value to their careers. “Earlier in life I’m not sure I had
what it took to complete the program,” Erica explains. “Now that I know what it’s really like, I’ve recruited three people from work
who will begin the (nursing) program in the fall.”
—MARK HOWE (’08)
Bethel’s Adult Services
E X P A N D S –
ADDING A NEW CAMPUS IN ELKHART
Bethel’s commuter
students can now study
closer to home. The
accreditation for a satellite campus. That announcement
arrived later that fall.
The new facility provides answers to pressing problems,
Bethel College Elkhart
says Mow. Space issues arose at the main campus in
campus, located on
Mishawaka because of the number of adult and traditional
Waterbury Park Drive
classes using classrooms each evening. The administration also
in southern Elkhart,
wanted to better serve adult students traveling long distances.
officially opened its
doors on November 21, 2005, with a ribbon-cutting ceremony.
Bethel College President Steve Cramer and Elkhart Mayor
David Miller gathered with representatives from Elkhart’s
“We knew that three years from now we just wouldn’t be
able to accommodate any more growth in the adult programs
here on [the main] campus,” says Mow.
A solid adult student constituency already exists in
Chamber of Commerce; John Mow, Bethel’s dean of adult
Elkhart’s surrounding areas and the new location will encour-
services; and Brandon Bowdoin, a member of the building
age new enrollments. The Bible and ministry program also fills
donor’s family, to open the new campus to the public.
a niche not occupied by other colleges in the Elkhart area.
A formal open house was then held three months later for
Bethel’s Adult Services administration had long considered
visitors to tour the facility and speak with Adult Services staff.
a second location. When the college received the gift of a
The satellite program actually began early in the fall of 2005
building three years ago, plans solidified for the project. The
when The Higher Learning Commission of the North Central
small facility boasts only two classrooms, but administrators
Association of Colleges and Schools granted Bethel’s request to
plan to expand the program into larger quarters in coming
conduct a Bible class in Elkhart until the campus received
years.
—JACI MILLER (’05)
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MENTAL ATTITUDE AWARD WINNERS: TOP LEFT,
JON ZESER; TOP RIGHT, JACOB RINGENBERG;
BOTTOM LEFT, NATALIE YOUNG; BOTTOM RIGHT,
KORY LANTZ; NOT SHOWN, JOSH SABO.
Since the award recognizes athleticism,
character, citizenship and scholastic
attainments, these student are exceptionally
well-rounded and excel in all areas of campus
life. “These are all really wonderful
people,” says Erdel, who notes that all five
were recently honored at the Dean’s List
Honors Chapel. “Winning this award means
these students have a lot of depth other than
just being an athlete,” says Lightfoot.
Although Young received the award for
her success as a volleyball player, she says
(IHSAA) gives the Indiana State Mental Attitude Award to a
“I have wanted to play basketball at Bethel ever since I came
to a basketball camp in the 7th grade.” Other colleges and
select group of outstanding athletes. Five current Bethel
universities tried to recruit her for volleyball, but her coach
students—Kory Lantz, Jacob Ringenberg, Josh Sabo, Natalie
knew her heart was set on Bethel. “I never knew about many
Young and Jon Zeser—have received the honor of this award.
of the offers from other schools because my coach told them
Each year the Indiana High School Athletic Association
According to Tim Erdel, Bethel College archivist, it would
be unusual for any college or university to have more than one
up front that I was coming to Bethel,” she says.
When asked why Bethel attracts so many of these award
or two of these award winners on campus at the same time.
winners, both Erdel and Lightfoot commented that these are
“The fact that we have five is truly amazing,” he says.
the types of students regularly recruited by Bethel, not
Men’s Basketball Coach Mike Lightfoot agrees. “It’s a great
because they are award winners but because they are the
honor to have five of these award winners on campus. It’s a
right type of individual. “Bethel goes after good people, and
tremendous example of the type of student athlete that we
the confirmation is that the state recognizes them as good
want here at Bethel,” he says.
people,” says Erdel.
—ERIN KINZEL
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SPORTS UPDATES
MEN’S GOLF
Men’s golf won the opening event
Association (NCCAA) national indoor
and was a member of the 4x100m relay
meet in Upland, Ind., and the National
team that also finished first.
of the spring season, the Manchester
Association of Intercollegiate Athletics
College Invitational. Bethel junior Chris
(NAIA) national indoor meet in
Tilbury was the medalist at the seven-
Johnson, Tenn. At the NCCAA
team tournament.
Nationals, the Pilot men finished 4th
to the season as they stand at 24-8
place and had eight athletes named
overall and 9-1 in the MCC. Pitchers
All-American while the women finished
Somer Stilley and Emily Perrenot have
5th place and had three All-Americans.
each won conference Pitcher of the
son ranked 13th in the NAIA rankings
Junior Geoffrey King and senior Erica
Week twice while Suzanne Cole and
and backed up that recognition with a
Young were both double national cham-
Christy Nagy have been named Player
win in their opening tournament at
pions as the two sprinters swept the 55m
of the Week.
Tri-State. The Pilots set a school record
and 200m events.
WOMEN’S GOLF
Women’s golf opens the spring sea-
The track teams also turned in
in posting a round of 324 to best the
eight-team field.
impressive results at the Indiana
SOFTBALL
Softball has had an impressive start
BASEBALL
After a slow start, the baseball team
Intercollegiate “Little State” outdoor
has recovered nicely to jump to the top
meet. The women’s team finished third
of the MCC North Division standings.
of 19 teams, while the men finished
The Pilots started the year 1-7, but
The Pilots had a very impressive
fourth of 20. King was named Athlete of
thanks to a nine-game win streak have
indoor season with their participation in
the Meet for the second consecutive year
improved to 18-12 overall and 10-4 in
the National Christian College Athletic
as he placed first in the 100m and 200m,
conference play.
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LIGHTFOOT FEATURED IN
SPORTS SPECTRUM
and focuses on Lightfoot and Grace
College head coach Jim Kessler, as both
Bethel Men’s Basketball Coach Mike
coaches reached the 500-win plateau
Lightfoot is profiled in a feature article
last season. The feature goes on to high-
in the March/April issue of Sports
light how these men of God use basket-
on their respective campuses and
Spectrum magazine.
ball as a tool for evangelism as well as
beyond.
The article is entitled “Winning Big”
the impacts that they continue to make
Sports Spectrum magazine seeks to
highlight Christian athletes of all sports
and levels to help motivate, encourage
and inspire people in their faith through
Aspire
the exciting and challenging world of
...to become a
better athlete at
information about Sports Spectrum is
sports. The publication is available at
most Christian bookstores.
Online ordering as well as further
available at www.sportsspectrum.com.
BETHEL SPORTS CAMPS
Day and overnight camps in
June and July for boys and girls
ages 5-18
MEN’S BASKETBALL
TEAM DONATES TIME
TO COMMUNITY
During the winter basketball season,
the Bethel Pilots took time out of their
BASEBALL
SOCCER
busy schedule to work with teen boys at
BASKETBALL
SOFTBALL
the Madison Center in South Bend.
CHEERLEADING
TENNIS
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and forging relationships. The team
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also donated $300 for recreational
for a brochure about Bethel College
equipment for the Madison Center.
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Christiana Creek Golf Club
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LADY PILOTS
WIN
earned a 64-49 victory over the host
Oakland City University Lady Oaks on
March 12.
take a 36-35 lead into the break.
Oakland City had only seven players
in uniform and their short bench took
The road to the title game included
its toll as the second half began to
wins over Roberts Wesleyan College
unfold. At the 12-minute mark, the
82-70 in the quarter finals and a
Lady Pilots went on a 14-0 run over the
thrilling 64-61 overtime win over
next five minutes. Included in the run
Hope International University in the
was an unorthodox five point play by
semi-final. That set up a date with the
Paula Stout, as she hit a 3-pointer from
second-seeded tournament hosts for the
the corner and was fouled after the shot,
national championship.
sending her to the line for a one and
After falling behind early 14-2,
one that she converted.
Coach Jody Martinez then turned to his
Oakland City was not able to close
bench and the Pilots responded with an
the gap to less than nine over the final
the Bethel College Lady Pilots won the
18-0 run of their own. The hosts
seven minutes of the game, as Bethel hit
National Christian College Athletic
responded to outscore Bethel 10-5 over
12 of its 14 free throw attempts to seal
Association national tournament as they
the final five minutes of the period to
the victory.
ABBY NOLL
For the third time in four years,
Ever Sing
The latest release from the Bethel College Chapel Band
captures the spirit of worship that is evident in chapel
at Bethel College.
“Ever Sing” includes original songs and fresh arrangements of
hymns and modern praise and worship songs. These include:
“Everyone,” “You Are Good,” “Wholly Yours,” “God of
Justice,” “Be Still My Soul,” “Rescue,” “Search Me
Know Me,” “Facedown,” “Ever Sing,” “Worth It
Only
All” and “I Will Not Be Silent/Make A Joyful
Noise.”
$
10
“Ever Sing,” as well as other Chapel Band
recordings, may be purchased at The Bethel
College Bookstore, in the student development
office, and on Bethel’s Web site www.BethelCollege.edu/chapel.
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NCCAA BASKETBALL TITLE
Abby Noll was named Tournament
All-Tournament team on the heels of a
meant to the program. “These four are
MVP, as she scored 16 points including
great defensive performance over the
leaving such a huge mark on our
a perfect 8-8 at the free throw line.
three games.
program,” said Martinez. “You will not
Abby established a new NCCAA
The victory is the third NCCAA
find their names as often as a lot of
national tournament record, as she was
national title for Bethel's senior class of
other players in our record book, but
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Ashley Bennett, Hannah Denny,
they have been the backbone of four
She also set a new team record for threes
Tiffany Miller and Dana Roberts. The
outstanding teams for our program.
in a season with 95, and tied the career
four seniors end their collegiate careers
Each had a role to play for us, and
record of 267 held by Joy Yoder.
with an impressive 99-44 record with
they each performed their role with
the Lady Pilots with an ‘Elite Eight’
outstanding attitudes and dedication.”
Natalie Young led Bethel with 19
points, nine rebounds and five blocked
finish in the 2005 NAIA DII national
shots. She became the 16th member of
tournament to go with their 2003,
these four leave the program as they are
the Lady Pilot’s 1,000 point club in the
2004 and 2006 NCCAA national titles.
part of our family,” observed Martinez.
game, and also established new records
Each was a key contributor to the pro-
“Sonya and I are so proud of the way
for points in a season with 642 and
gram in a different way, but all four
they have grown and the women they
blocks in a season with 49. Young was
were invaluable to the team and will be
have become over these four years and
named to the All-Tournament team and
tough to replace.
we know that they will be successful as
was also named to the NCCAA AllAmerican First Team.
Senior Dana Roberts also made the
Coach Martinez had all four on the
floor at the end of the game and spoke
after the game of how much they have
“It will be extremely difficult to see
they move into the next phase of their
lives.”
—PETE MOREY (’99, ’06)
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Memories
Homecoming 2005 joined
together the individual life courses
of our alumni and the beginning of new
traditions. The weekend offered a diverse set
of events that included Bethel’s first Pilot
5K Run/Walk and a work day with the new
chapter of Habitat for Humanity. Traditional
athletic alumni events and reunion luncheons
were held in addition to a dinner honoring the
year’s alumni award recipients. The weekend
resulted in renewed acquaintances and warm
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Jody Martinez (’90) with former and current lady Pilots
at their Homecoming basketball match-up.
At the end of the day, Bethel volunteers at the Habitat
for Humanity build posed in front of the garage they
helped to construct.
Left to right, Harold Rodgers
(’74), Barb (Hicks attended
’72-’74) Franklin, Ruth
(Brenneman ’76) Bell and
Karen (Brenneman ’72)
Horgan led an entertaining
and interactive journey
down Bethel’s memory
lane during the Time
Zones program.
Deborah Nayrocker
(’80) autographs a
copy of her book for
Harlan (’72) and
Karen Gingerich at
the alumni author
book signing session.
MARK YOUR CALENDAR
Chart your course for the 2006
Homecoming weekend events
scheduled for October 27-28.
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ABOVE: THE 2005 ALUMNI AWARD RECIPIENTS PICTURED LEFT TO RIGHT, MICHAEL KUPKE (‘78), JAURENE (TSCHETTER ‘67) TRAUB
AND WAYNE SPEICHER (‘57). • TOP RIGHT PHOTO: LIVELY INTERACTION SET THE TONE FOR THE SATURDAY EVENING AWARDS
DINNER. • BOTTOM RIGHT PHOTO: ALUMNUS OF THE YEAR, WAYNE SPEICHER, ACCEPTS HIS AWARD FROM ALUMNI BOARD
CHAIRPERSON DAN MILLS (‘81).
Bethel Alumni Association Recognizes
DISTINGUISHED GRADUATES
“Who, me?!” was E. Wayne Speicher’s reaction when the
2001-2002 Wapato (Washington) School District Teacher of
Bethel College Alumni Association honored him as Alumnus
the Year, Traub pioneered a unique teaching tool called “The
of the Year. Upon hearing she would receive the group’s
Gathering.” Not only have her elementary students learned
Professional Achievement in Education Award, Jaurene Traub
tonality and rhythm in these group singing sessions, but many
said, “my knees went weak and I had to sit down!” Michael
who are Hispanic have benefited linguistically as well. She and
Kupke also received Bethel’s Timothy Award at the October
her husband, Marlyn, have four adult children.
29, 2005, Homecoming banquet, where alumni gathered to
Prisoners and their families frequently feel forgotten by
reminisce and celebrate these outstanding life accomplishments.
society, but Michael Kupke of Goshen, a 1978 Bethel gradu-
Speicher, a 1957 graduate, served as pastor, teacher and
ate, links them with the love of Christ by serving as jail chap-
missionary to Mexico during his distinguished career. A Bethel
lain in Elkhart County. Kupke received the Timothy Award,
professor from 1968-1985, he also functioned as dean of
which recognizes an alumnus whose sacrifices often escape
students from 1977-1982. He now enjoys his chaplaincy at
everyday notice. Kupke has been active in various chaplaincy
Hubbard Hill Retirement Center in Elkhart. He and his wife,
training programs and youth organizations. He and his wife,
Opal, the “wonderful Bethel gal” who has shared his lifelong
Jackie, who shares his ministry, have two grown children.
passion for God’s work, celebrated their 50th wedding
Each year Bethel College is proud to recognize some of its
anniversary in 2005 with their close-knit family. An avid
graduates who have made a difference in their communities.
cyclist, Speicher logged more than 1,500 miles on his bicycle
Traub summarized the award recipients’ continued dedication
last summer.
to their mission in Christ: “His call on our lives is not for us to
Jaurene Traub, a 1967 graduate, credits Bethel’s music
department for her successful 25 years of teaching. The
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—RACHAEL PHILLIPS (’05)
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community activities. •
Humberto Hernandez (’71)
Ind., has been named office
Carole (Sorgenfrei ’66) Stahl
and his wife, Eva, have relo-
manager of Lake City Bank’s
James Taylor (’59) and his
has been an elementary
cated to Houston, Texas, to
South Bend northwest
wife, Helen, are enjoying
school educator for 40 years
be closer to their children
office. • Debra (Stringer
their retirement and the
and currently teaches for the
and their families. • Murray
attended ’84-’86) Mayhew is
scenic view of Lake Huron
Penn-Harris-Madison School
Young (’72) has accepted the
a mental health worker with
and the St. Clair River from
Corporation. She resides in
position of dean of the
Bay Regional Medical Center
their apartment home in
South Bend, Ind.
School of Business and
in Bay City, Mich. She
Economics for Thompson
facilitates a therapeutic
70s
Rivers University, in
drum group for recovering
Kamloops, British Columbia,
addicts and is working
Gregory (’70) and Donna
Canada. • Dale Shidler (’79)
towards certification in
Marvin (attended ’60) and
(Zehr ’71) Conrad recently
received his master’s degree
therapeutic recreation. •
Janet (attended ’89) Hughey
moved to Prescott, Ariz.,
in fine arts from Kent State
Robert (’85) and Jennifer
celebrated their wedding
following 14 years of service
University, Ohio, and is an
(Kavanaugh ’84) Sigafoose
anniversary in July. Marvin is
with the American Indian
associate professor at the
reside in South Bend, Ind.,
officially retired, but works
Christian School. They work
Milwaukee Institute of Art &
where Robert works as a
part time hauling steel for
at Emmanuel Pines Camp
Design in Wisconsin.
cabinetmaker with Beebe
Stripco, Inc. in Mishawaka,
and Retreat Center where
Cabinet and Jennifer is an
Ind. Janet has written three
Greg is the maintenance
elementary school cook. Their
books. The couple enjoys
supervisor and Donna assists
their family and many
in guest services. •
Sarnia, Ontario, Canada.
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son, Zach, is a college fresh-
Matt Bixel (’82) of Bremen,
man while their daughter,
bethel reunions
Ummel Family
Craig (’70) and Patricia (Peffley ’70) Ummel honored Craig’s five sisters and their spouses with a surprise luncheon cruise on the
General Jackson Paddle Boat in Nashville, Tenn., during their annual reunion.
PICTURED from left to right: Doris (Ummel
’52) and Richard Ferguson, Nancy (Ummel
’62) and Ron (’62) Stump, Patsy (Ummel,
attended ’63-’64, ’67-’68) and Elson Fish,
Rebecca (Ummel ’57) and Gordon (’60)
Lilly, Patricia (Peffley ’70) and Craig (’70)
Ummel and Elaine (Ummel ’59) and Dale
(’59) Walterhouse.
PICTURE SUBMITTED BY REBECCA LILLY.
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WHAT DIRECTION
HAS YOUR LIFE
TAKEN?
A change in career?
A new addition to the family?
A special anniversary?
Keep your Bethel family up to date by
visiting www.BethelCollege.edu/alumnib
to fill out an alumni update form.
Tiffany, is in the 8th grade.
their first child, Grace Ann,
Focht (’95) is director of
McBride of New Carlisle,
They continue to grieve the
on September 15, 2005.
Sylvan Learning Center in
Ind., proudly announce the
loss of their 14-year-old
Jeffrey was recently
Elkhart. He and his wife,
February 18, 2006, birth of
daughter, Jessica, who passed
promoted to vice president
Lesley (McMullen ’96), have
their daughter, Jaleigh
away on March 5, 2003,
of underwriting at Pioneer
two children, Micah (5) and
Elizabeth. Jaleigh was also
Isabella (3). The family
welcomed by her big brothers,
resides in Mishawaka, Ind.
Dane (5) and Rylan (3).
from a rare lung disease.
90s
• Tianna Buckwalter (’97)
• Brian Blondell (’98) is
works as a graphic designer
employed in sales with
Drew (’91) and Jennifer
and art director with Mercy
Johnson & Johnson
(Miller ’91) Peterson and
Ships International. Her first
Pharmaceuticals and is in
their four sons reside in
three years with the humani-
his second season at South
Grace Ann Little
Coats, N.C., where Drew is
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tarian organization were
Bend Riley High School as
employed by Campbell
State Mutual Insurance
spent aboard their flagship,
head baseball coach. He
University. Drew and Jenny
Company, and Jennifer is a
Anastasis, and in 2004 she
and his wife, Christi
celebrated their 15th wed-
stay-at-home mom. •
relocated to their land base
(Whitfield ’98), and their
ding anniversary in February
Eric (’95) and Audrey
in Lausanne, Switzerland.
children, Alexis and Bryce,
2005, and on July 28,
(Weaver ’97) Beachy recently
• Joshua (’97) and Debby
live in Osceola, Ind. •
2005, they welcomed their
moved to Terre Haute, Ind.,
Anne (Blanchard ’98) Wilton
Monique Dozier (’99) is
fourth son, Benjamin, into
with their three children,
announce the birth of their
director of development and
the world. To make the year
Ethan (5), Emma (4) and
son, Asher William, on April
external relations for the
even more exciting, Drew
Micah (2). Eric is on faculty
2, 2005. Josh enjoys his
College of Nursing at
coached his 400th career
with the Union Hospital
new position as a stay-at-
Michigan State University
softball win during the
Family Medicine Residency
home dad while Debby
located in Lansing, Mich.
Hawaiian Airlines University
Program and works at the
works as a reading specialist
Her responsibilities include
of Hawaii tournament in
rural training site in Clay
with Landmark Academy.
fund raising, marketing,
Honolulu. • Jeffrey (’94) and
City, Ind. Audrey enjoys
The family makes their
public relations and alumni
Jennifer (Jueckstock ’01)
being a homemaker and a
home in Clyde, Mich. • Mark
relations. • James and
Little celebrated the birth of
homeschool mom. • Bryan
(’97) and Shannon (Libey ’97)
Antonette (Meszaros ’99)
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alumni in focus
LIFTING THE CURSE:
A Bethel Grad for President
—JACI MILLER (’05)
Many mothers tell their children, "You can grow up to be
anything, even president." Peter Ngugi (’04, ’06) took his mother
seriously.
Raised a peasant farmer’s son in Gitumu village, Kandara
division, Kenya, he grew up to be a husband, father of two
and a pastor/church planter for 18 years in the African Inland
Church denomination. He then went to Bethel to pursue a
degree in higher education.
In 2005, he left his studies at Bethel and returned to Kenya to
fight the ratification of a flawed constitution, one that exempted
specific religious groups from answering to judicial authority.
The grassroots campaign encouraged citizens to vote “no” regarding
the proposed constitution. When the ballots were tallied, a onemillion vote margin prevented the ratification.
At that point, pastors with whom Ngugi had campaigned
recognized him as a man who grasped the nation’s needs. They
proposed he run for president.
After much prayer he agreed, provided they create a
registered party of discipled Christians. The Common People’s
Liberation Party (CPLP) resulted, targeting Kenya’s commoners.
"My big vision is to give Kenyans the opportunity to do that
which they do best," he says. "I just want to remove this curse from
the Kenyan farmer, from the common man. The curse happens to
be in the form of poor political leadership… then Kenyans can
blossom."
He envisions a Kenya bolstered by clean, accessible water,
food security, roads on which farmers can transport
goods and, most importantly, a strong bureaucratic
infrastructure free of corruption.
In July, Ngugi will return to Kenya to officially
launch the CPLP and raise financial and prayer
support. He will begin campaigning in June of 2007.
“My big vision is to give
Kenyans the opportunity to
do that which they do best...”
–Peter Ngugi
That December’s election will determine if Ngugi will
be Kenya’s next president.
Either way, his mother would be proud.
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Needham of South Bend,
maintenance with Mission
Atlantic University located
Ind., celebrated the first
Aviation Fellowship.
in West Palm Beach, Fla. •
birthday of their son,
Following orientation, they
Jessica Hanel (’01) serves as
Christopher Louis, on
will depart for Indonesia in
concert series coordinator
January 9, 2006. Antonette
May 2006. Sarah is enjoy-
with the Peabody
is employed as a freelance
ing her role as a full-time
interpreter with Community
mom. • Steve Dregits (’00)
Services for All Deaf while
recently assumed the role of
pursuing her master’s in
assistant coach for the
The family resides in
music degree in 2004. She
liberal studies at IUSB. •
Bethel College women’s
Indianapolis, Ind.
recently received first place
soccer team. He formerly
• Cyneatha Millsaps (’00) is
in the Baltimore Music Club
coached the boys’ soccer
president and chief execu-
competition and second
team at Penn High School,
tive officer of Family
place in the Russell T.
Mishawaka, Ind. • Sylvia
Services of Elkhart County
Wonderlic Vocal Competition.
(Dimitrova ’00) Eash earned
Inc./Youth Service Bureau
She resides in Baltimore,
her Ph.D. in biomedical
and is pursuing a master’s
Md. • Christopher Lerner
sciences from Brown
degree in divinity.
(’01) became a deputy
Andrew Gary Young
• Danny Randolph (’00, ’04)
Baltimore, Md., where she
completed a master of
prosecutor in the Lake
is an infectious disease
was recently honored as the
County Prosecutor’s Office
’99) Young joyfully announce
analyst with Decision
“2005 Coach of the Year”
in Crown Point, Ind.,
the birth of their son,
Resources located in
in July 2005. • Wendy
Andrew Gary, born October
Waltham, Mass. Sylvia and
(Eckhart ’02) Freeland works
7, 2005. The family resides
her husband, Brandon,
as a registered nurse at
in Colorado Springs, Colo.
reside in Brookline, Mass. •
Oaklawn Hospital located in
Amy Flint (’00) is executive
Goshen, Ind. • Alison (Harris
00s
coordinator of the Jackson
’02) Gingerich is the teen
Laura Cortier (’00) works as a
Living (Deaf and Hard of
risk management manager
Hearing Services) located
for the Indiana-Michigan-
She lives with her husband,
with RSM McGladrey in
in Jackson, Tenn. She is
Illinois Golf Conference.
Ryan, in South Bend, Ind. •
Elkhart, Ind. • Dan and
enjoying the opportunity to
Danny is in his second year
Nolan and Tracy (Gunnett ’02)
Sarah (Ringenberg ’00)
work with two other Bethel
as the head coach of the
Reed along with their daugh-
DeSalvo joyfully announce
alumnae, Angela Thornton
Bethel College women’s golf
ter, Sydney (3), welcomed
the birth of their daughter,
(’03) and Lisa Mahoney (’03).
program. The team is cur-
Adam and Christine (Wright
Center for Independent
Danny Randolph
court coordinator for Family
Services of Elkhart County.
• Brian Kennedy (’00) is
rently ranked 13th in the
employed with the Oxford
NAIA Division. • Elizabeth
English Academy located in
(Morrison ’00) Rinehart and
Cheongju, Chungbuk, South
her husband, Dustin, reside
Korea. • Stephen and
in Manhattan, Kan., where
Kristina (Scully ’00) McIrvin
she is employed as a special
proudly announce the birth
education teacher with Riley
of Caleb Michael, born
County Public Schools.
Connor Reed born May 27,
Natalie Laura, born
January 11, 2005. Kristina
Dustin is stationed at Ft.
2005. The family lives in Ft.
November 14, 2005.
completed a master’s in
Riley as a radiology techni-
Campbell, Ky., where Nolan
The family is residing in
family nurse practitioner
cian with the United States
is stationed in the U.S. Army.
Redlands, Calif., where
from Ball State University
Army. • Heidi Amacher (’01)
• Katie Kluczynski (’02)
Dan is receiving additional
and is working part time at
is assistant director of
makes her home in Toledo,
a family practitioner office.
admission at Palm Beach
Ohio, where she is a sign
Natalie Laura
DeSalvo
training in flight and aircraft
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University in May 2005 and
Conservatory located in
Caleb Michael
McIrvin
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Conner Reed
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language interpreter and
South Bend, Ind. • Rusty
works at Monaco Coach,
instructor with the
(’02) and Kelsi (Foreman ’05)
while Kelsi assists St.
University of Toledo and the
Rea of South Bend, Ind., are
Joseph County Habitat for
Toledo Public Schools. •
pleased to announce the
Humanity on a part-time
Karen (Langley ’02) and
basis. • Loren Spencer (’02)
David Martin were married
is teaching at an alternative
on November 26, 2005.
The couple resides in
news
school with the Onslow
Grace Elizabeth
Painter
County Public Schools in
Friendsville, Pa. For the year
of their daughter, Grace
North Carolina. He and his
prior to her marriage, Karen
Elizabeth, on September 8,
wife, Sara, reside in
served in Germany with the
2005. Nicole enjoys her
mission organization,
time at home with their
Operation Mobilization. •
daughter and Craig is
birth of their first child,
Colo., is pursuing a master’s
Craig and Nicole (Miller ’02)
employed with Sprint/
Madaleine Grace, born on
degree in youth and family
Painter welcomed the birth
Nextel. The family resides in
August 26, 2005. Rusty
ministries at Denver
Madaleine Grace Rea
Jacksonville, N.C. • Lindsey
Weber (’02) of Littleton,
IN MEMORY
Mark C. Tuckey (attended
since 1984. • Grace C.
‘57-’58) of Cass City, Mich.,
(Motts ’67) Hill of
passed away on January
Mishawaka, Ind., passed
11, 2006, at the age of
away on October 21, 2005,
67. He worked for Marlette
at the age of 92. • Candace
Homes for 20 years, was
L. Schwartz (attended
self-employed as a carpen-
’90-’91) of Elkhart, Ind.,
ter and volunteered at
passed away on September
Brown City Camp. Mark is
15, 2005, at the age of
survived by his wife, Carol.
51. She is survived by her
• Frederick G. Hohulin (’60),
husband, Jeffrey. Candace
of Duncanville, Texas,
completed her degree at
passed away on July 31,
Ivy Tech State College and
2005, at the age of 72.
was a nurse for 25 years,
He is survived by his wife
working in several Elkhart-
of 46 years, Alice L.
area nursing homes. •
Hohulin. Fredrick was a
Dorothy J. Davidovic (’05) of
public school teacher for
South Bend, Ind., passed
25 years and will be
away on December 16,
remembered for his love of
2005, at the age of 57.
education. • Richard L.
She was a licensed beauti-
Smith (attended ’60-’62) of
cian and completed her
Chicago, Ill., passed away
degree at Bethel College
from cancer on September
with the goal of becoming
8, 2005. He had been a
a counselor. She is survived
Re/Max real estate broker
by her husband, Steve.
in the North Chicago area
Dale W. Little (’73) of Flint, Mich., passed
away on December 13, 2005, at the age of
54. He is survived by his wife, Ramona
(Severn ’72) and son, Jeff (’94). Dale, a former member of the Bethel College board of
trustees, worked with Pioneer Mutual
Insurance Company since 1971 where he
was president and CEO. He was an active
member of Faith Missionary Church.
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Seminary. • Katie Benson
full-time missionary with
Sarah Bussard (’04) works as
Jeff Kish on October 1,
(’03) is principal for grades
SEND International. Her
a wig and makeup artist
2005, and is an executive
K-12 at the Fairfield Free
plan is to arrive in Ukraine
with several opera houses
secretary with the St.
Will Baptist Church in
the fall of 2007 where she
across the country including
Joseph County Prosecutor’s
Fairfield, Calif. • Deborah
will study the Russian lan-
the Chautaugua Opera, the
Office, South Bend, Ind. •
(Mahaffa ’03) and William
guage and be involved in
Virginia Opera and the
Linda Lange (’05) supervises
Douglas were married on
orphanage work. • Ellery
Sarasota Opera. She also
the Decio Copy Center at the
April 16, 2005, and they
(’03) and Kelly (Fuller ’01)
interned as a costume tech-
University of Notre Dame.
reside in Osceola, Ind. She
Troyer live in Grand Haven,
nician at the Olney Theatre
is a registered nurse at
Mich., with their son,
in the Washington D.C. area.
OSMC in Elkhart. • Mark
• Matthew John Graham (’04)
marriage on August 6,
and Chelle (King ’03) Gates
is employed with Sterling
2005. The couple resides in
welcomed their firstborn
Management in Mishawaka
St. Charles, Mo. • Lisa
child, Perrin Eugene, on
as a marketing and advertis-
(Magera ’05) and David
October 25, 2005. •
ing coordinator. He and his
Tungate were married on
Kyle Feller (’03) of Wayne,
bride, Shannon (Feil ’06),
September 24, 2005, and
were married on August 5,
reside in Mishawaka, Ind.
2005, and make their home
Lisa is a visitation supervisor
in Mishawaka, Ind. • April
with Lincoln Therapeutic
Partnership of Mishawaka.
N.J., is an associate broker
in commercial real estate
Nathan Glenn
Troyer
working with Murray Hill
Properties in New York City.
Nathan Glenn, born on
(Bleijerveld ’05) married
• Melissa Holderman (’03) of
February 14, 2005. Ellery
Micah Barcalow on August
Los Angeles, Calif., is a jun-
is a project manager for
6, 2005. She enjoys her
ior agent with the news and
wetland delineations and
work as a registered nurse in
programming firm of Ken
habitat surveys in Grand
the neonatal intensive care
Lindner & Associates. She
Haven, Mich., with the
unit of Lutheran Children’s
and her fiancé, Alex Van
environmental consulting
Hospital. The couple resides
Fleet, are planning a spring
firm JF New based in
in Fort Wayne, Ind. • Sarah
2006 wedding. • Bekah
Walkerton, Ind. Kelly enjoys
(Cobb ’05) Henry is a
Ipson (’03) serves as the
being a stay-at-home mom.
case manager for youth
director of Safe and Sound
• William Bloom (’04) is a
establishing self-sufficiency
Learning Center, Denver,
financial aid advisor with
at Madison Center, South
Oleg (’02) Zakusilov were
Colo., and also coaches
the University of New
Bend. She and her
united in marriage on
basketball for four- to six-
Mexico. He and his wife,
husband, James, reside
August 27, 2005. The
year-olds. • Leah Schwartz
Sharon, reside in
in South Bend, Ind. •
couple resides in Elkhart, Ind.
(’03) has been accepted as a
Albuquerque, N.M. •
Emily (Peck ’05) married
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• Sarah (Erion ’05) and
Andy Scott were united in
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THE MAGAZINE OF BETHEL COLLEGE
Former Bethel College student
and woodworker, Sonny House,
uses his talents to create a unique
gift for Bethel.
Sylvia and Oleg
Zakusilov
• Sylvia (Swan ’05) and
Death to Life
THE STORY OF JACOB BAWA
“Death to Life, The Story of Jacob
Bawa” is an inspirational reflection on
the life of an abandoned baby in
Nigeria, who later encounters Christ as a
young child and grows into a prominent
figure in international diplomacy.
A Bethel College alumnus, Dr. Bawa
was born to Muslim parents in Nigeria.
When his mother died in childbirth, his
father rejected him and demanded that
he be buried alive with his mother. After
an aunt rescued him, Jacob Bawa
encountered missionaries who nurtured
him in the Christian faith and
encouraged his educational development.
He attended American and Canadian
colleges, eventually earning a Ph.D.
from Michigan State University. When
approached by his country to serve as
U.N. ambassador, Dr. Bawa responded
affirmatively and served in this capacity
to three different countries. A prominent
denominational leader of the United
Missionary Church of Nigeria, Dr. Bawa
returned to his alma mater as a professor
in the final decade of the 20th century.
Dr. Jacob Bawa and his wife, Rose, currently reside in Nigeria
where he is involved in the establishment of a technical school to
train young adults for productive careers. Dr. Bawa continues to be a
leader in the United Missionary Church of Nigeria and periodically
accepts assignments from his nation’s leaders.
The book “Death to Life, The Story of Jacob Bawa” by
Lisa Tuttle is available at The Bethel College Bookstore for $10.
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Garbage Man’s Daughter”
Summer term ends
Dessert Theatre – “She Was Only a
Garbage Man’s Daughter”
New student registration
AUGUST
4
5
9
19-22
21
24
BETHEL GRADUATE DON HOLLINGSWORTH
(RIGHT) AND HIS SON, DON II (LEFT) WENT BACK
TO COLLEGE AS ADULTS TO COMPLETE THEIR
DEGREES IN ORGANIZATIONAL MANAGEMENT.
FOR MORE ON THE STORY, SEE P. 20
Bethel
Alumni Gathering at Ludlow Falls Camp
Alumni Gathering at Prairie Camp
Alumni Gathering at Brown City Camp
New student orientation
Adult college classes begin
Fall semester begins
SEPTEMBER
8
11
11-15
16
17
22-23
Musical faculty recital
Hall of Fame Golf Classic
Spiritual Emphasis Week
Derrick Pennix faculty voice recital
Athletic Appreciation Dinner
Opera performance
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