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At a recent staff meeting, a colleague reported on a conference he had

recently attended that included a hands-on workshop that encour-aged participants to create a new college. Many described the ideal college as a place where students could explore careers both inside and outside their majors and gain hands-on, real world experiences through a compre-hensive internship program.

Sounds to me like they want what we have here at McPherson College.

Internships were such a big part of my own college experi-ence. As an education major with an emphasis in history and political science, I was able to intern for a state senator, a lobbying organization and the state historical society. Because of those experiences, along with student teaching, I realized that teaching high school history wasn’t really for me, which led me to pursue a master’s degree in public administration.

During the 2003-04 academic year, 185 McPherson College students participated in the intern-ship and field experience program, Career Connections. While students worked in Germany; Los Angeles, Calif.; Tulsa, Okla; and Grand Island, Neb., many also worked right here in McPherson at Hospira, McPherson

Main Street, the Chamber of Commerce, McPherson Memorial Hospital, NCRA, and the McPherson Family Life Center, just to name a few.

I have enjoyed visiting with the students who participated in the program, hearing about what they did and what kind of impact their experiences have had on their career plans. Career Services is dedicated to making sure students do meaningful work that not only benefits them, but also benefits their employers.

Career Services does more than just place interns. We provide workshops in job-hunting skills such as resume writing, interviewing and networking. We also teach life skills related to business etiquette, business attire, finding a place to live and household budgeting.

As a former human resource manager, I am excited to be teaching these skills. Young people have a great deal to offer employers but are often passed over because of a poorly written resume or ill-prepared interview. McPherson College graduates will be ahead of the competition by having real work experience to put on their resumes and by having a plan to get them where they want to be.

On February 10, 2005, students will be able to put their skills and strategies to the test at the

I-135 Career and Internship Expo here on our campus. McPherson College is partnering with Kansas State University-Salina, Bethany College and Bethel College to bring a wide range of national and local employers to interview (and hopefully hire) our students. If you are looking for some of the best and brightest in Kansas, call me to reserve your booth at the Expo.

Career Services is also in the process of developing an Alumni Connections program, which will match current students with alumni for job shadowing and internship opportunities. I invite you to contact me if you are willing to host a student for an experience during Interterm or spring semester 2005.

I feel very privileged and blessed to be working at McPherson College, and I look forward to contributing to the college’s mission of developing whole persons through scholar-ship, participation and service.

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REVIEWNovember 2004 • Volume 95 • Number 2

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Ronald D. Hovis ’77 President

Michael Schneider ’96 Vice President of Advancement

Darren Hendricks ’96 Director of Communications

Anne Kirchner ’90 Communications Assistant

Jonathan Klinger Director of Automotive Restoration Promotions and Resource Development

Brian Lundberg Web Developer

Carol Swenson Sports Information Director

Donna Swenson Advancement Assistant

Erik Vogel ’98 Director of Development

Pam Wilborn ’87 Associate Director of Career Services

Jenny Williams ’88 Associate Director of Development

Marcia Walters Development Assistant

Chris Wiens Director of Career Services and Internships

B o a r d o f T r u s t e e s

Vincette L. Goerl ’71, ChairFort Belvoir, VirginiaThomas E. Brubaker ’68, Vice ChairRocky Ford, Colorado Paul K. Ediger ’63, TreasurerMcPherson, KansasKatherine J. Melhorn ’77, SecretaryWichita, Kansas

Stephen Burkholder ’76, Grand Island, NebraskaRosalea Grove Cox ’85, Cushing, OklahomaTim Cox ’82, Cushing, OklahomaWinston Goering ’50, Nampa, IdahoAlberta Ebbert Grosbach ’55, Enders, NebraskaAlferdteen Harrison ’61, Jackson, MississippiJack R. Harter ’54, Westlake Village, CaliforniaJohn Holthus ’75, McPherson, KansasDennis Kingery ’96, Elgin, IllinoisEldred Kingery ’72, Adel, IowaMarilyn Joiner Koehler, Kirksville, MissouriCraig A. Little ’70, Grand Junction, ColoradoEugene Maclin, Oklahoma City, OklahomaStephen Mohler ’64, Warrensburg, MissouriMarlo Oltman ’58, Buhler, KansasRobert V. Powell ’54, Kingsley, IowaRoberta P. Strickler ’70, Baltimore, MarylandEdwin L. Switzer ’58, Hutchinson, KansasPaul Ullom-Minnich ’89, Moundridge, Kansas

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The REV I EW welcomes and reports the news of our diverse alumni. Their activities may represent a variety of viewpoints which may or may not be endorsed by the college. McPherson College does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation or physical or emotional disability.

THE IDEAL COLLEGE

By Chris WiensD I R E C TO R O F C A R E E R S E R V I C E S A N D I N T E R N S H I P S

INSIDE

I N T H I S I S S U E

4 Internship profiles

8 Keim delivers Mohler Lecture

9 Campus ministry team leads

spiritual growth

10 Neher family opens home to

refugee family

12 Homecoming 2004

17 Hall of Fame nominations open

Dorothy, owned by Jake and Janice Haldi, relaxes during Homecoming activities. Homecoming stories and photos begin on page 12.

On the cover: Bulldog fans, Jennifer King ’05, Jadelle Thomas ’05, Sydney White ’04, and Mary Beth Turner ’05, enjoy the home-coming football game.

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CALLIE CRIST ’07MCPHERSON, KAN., PRE-MED

Pre-med major Callie Crist has always aspired to become a doctor. Through a high school internship and her current job as a certified nurse’s aide at McPherson Memorial Hospital, Callie has been exposed to the routine elements of a physician’s professional career. The lingering question for Callie was what to expect in a

physician’s personal life.While completing a

summer internship, Callie had the opportunity to live with Drs. Mark ’75 and Kathy ’77 Melhorn. She quickly learned that the ease of organizing one’s family life depended on the ages of the children. The Melhorn children are teenagers and are somewhat self-sufficient. Kathy noted in earlier years they depended on family members who lived in the area to assist with daily

care and transportation needs.Despite the hectic

schedule of hospital rotations and office visits, Callie discov-ered a physician’s personal life could be much the same as other families. The key was maintaining a family calendar. Callie witnessed a career-oriented family that was able to successfully partake in sit-down meals and extracurricular activities.

While absorbing herself in the family life of a physician,

Callie also concentrated on discovering additional professional opportunities in the field of medicine. She observed Kathy who is a doctor of pediatrics, an expert in child abuse, and a faculty member for the University of Kansas School of Medicine. Callie attended lectures with medical students, observed medical rounds with patients, and visited the residents’ clinic reserved for uninsured patients.

But one of the most influential parts of her internship was observing child abuse cases. Callie witnessed an array of individuals involved with each case: attorneys, social services, police officers, and other medical special-ists. Communication and accuracy were key elements in determining the cause of injuries and defining a solution.

Callie is grateful for the many experiences that have allowed her to observe her future profes-sion. Combined with the personal instruction and research opportunities she has received at McPherson College, these experiences give Callie confidence that her goals for medical school are achievable.

ANTHONY KELLEY ’05PERRY, UTAH, COMPUTER SCIENCE & PSYCHOLOGY • MUSIC MINOR

Anthony Kelley’s role as a computer network administrator at Hospira, a major pharmaceutical company in McPherson, introduced him to the pros and cons of the corporate work environment. He identified that there is little room for mistakes – perfection is expected.

He specifically experi-enced pressure while assisting with an internal audit of the company’s database system. He was responsible for the physical inventory of more than 400 computers and printers in the plant, a process that had lacked previous attention. Though the audit only identified two errors, Anthony was driven to improve his work to reach ultimate perfection.

His success led to a part-time job, which included additional computer projects. He assisted with the reformatting of hard drives to prepare computers for sale, he responded to help tickets to assist with troubleshooting, and he worked with the corporate office in Chicago to develop an intranet for the local plant.

JADELLE THOMAS ’05WILEY, COLO., SOCIOLOGY • SPANISH MINOR

Jadelle Thomas, who is pursuing a minor in Spanish, has served as editor of “Murales” for three years. The student-oriented newsletter is designed to inform the McPherson College community about Hispanic culture. The all-inclusive newsletter is written in

Spanish and accompanied by English translations.

“Murales” provides Jadelle the opportunity to present a variety of cultural topics, and she often consults with foreign exchange students to determine what items are important to highlight. Her collaboration efforts result in stories about music, televi-sion, history, art, celebrations, and current events.

The challenges Jadelle

has encountered include learning new vocabulary and translating her thoughts. She also had to learn how to manipulate the English keyboard to accomplish select Spanish notations. In addition to strengthening her Spanish skills, Jadelle is pleased that she can provide an informational tool that helps others understand and appreciate cultural differences.

JAMAR TURNER

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DISCOVERING A LIFE’S WORKProfiles of five students and their internship experiences

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Tricia Brothers, named assistant professor of business, joined the business faculty to fill a new position in marketing. She holds a bachelor’s degree in business adminis-tration and an M.B.A. from Wichita State University (WSU). Brothers taught marketing and other courses at WSU for the past six years and has prior experience in the banking industry.

Luke Chennell ’03 who served as a part-time lecturer in the technology depart-ment during the past academic year, has accepted a full-time instructor position. Chennell earned his associate of technology and bachelor of science degrees in historic automotive technology in 2003, both at McPherson College.

Shane Kirchner ’92 will serve in a dual capacity as assistant professor of education and director of assess-ment. A 1992 McPherson College

graduate, Kirchner has taught in Illinois and Kansas school districts, including McPherson USD 418. He taught Spanish and theatre at McPherson High School for the past six years. Kirchner earned a master’s of education in curriculum and instruction at WSU and his ESL licensure from Emporia State University.

Christopher Paulsen ’96 returns to his alma mater to serve as project manager and instructional assistant for the automotive restoration technology program. He holds an associate of technology degree and for the past eight years has operated his own restoration shop in Allendale, N.J., where he restored numerous automobiles, including four national first-prize winners.

Michael Reynolds joins the faculty as associate professor of mathematics. For the past six years, he has taught at Valencia Community College in Orlando, Fla. Reynolds holds a bachelor’s degree in mathematics, a master’s degree in mathematical science and a

doctorate in curriculum and instruction with an emphasis on mathematics education.

R. Scott Tomlison will serve as assistant professor of music education and director of bands. He holds an undergraduate degree in music from Eastern Kentucky University and a master’s in music education from Murray State University. Tomlison also holds a Ph.D. in curriculum and instruc-tion with support areas in instrumental conducting and trumpet performance. He spent numerous years teaching high school and middle school band and most recently was on the music faculty at Manchester College.

Ann Zerger joins the art department as a part-time lecturer. A Moundridge native and sculptor, Zerger completed her master’s of fine arts in May 2004. She is the owner of Prairie Works Design in Moundridge and has numerous commissioned architectural and ceramic installations across Kansas. Zerger will teach courses in art history, photography, elementary design and sculpture.

JAMAR TURNER ’05OKLAHOMA CITY, OKLA., BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION: FINANCE EMPHASIS

While completing a service project for the McPherson Industrial Development Company (MIDC), business major Jamar Turner developed a labor force profile for McPherson County. The report, which is updated every five years, displays labor statistics and informa-tion for the county as related to the state of Kansas.

Jamar described his experience as “the real thing” and noted that the pressure for accuracy is much stronger than when he is preparing for a class project. Understanding that there was a realistic use for his findings, he was committed to providing accurate details. Elements of the profile included wages, labor availability, and commuting patterns.

Jamar’s research culminated into a printed report and a formal presentation to members of the MIDC during a luncheon at the McPherson Country Club. Jamar, who aspires to attend law school, was grateful for the experi-ence that forced him to be assertive in his approach and gave him confidence with the results.

MICHAEL WARNER ’05HUTCHINSON, KAN., COMMUNICATIONS: JOURNALISM EMPHASIS

While completing a summer internship at EBC, Inc., in central Kansas, communications major Michael Warner was exposed to various elements of radio broadcasting: writing and

announcing news, sales promotion and public service issues. He quickly learned there was a differ-ence between radio writing and newspaper writing.

His greatest challenge was overcoming “microphone fright” as he strove to relay news accurately during a live broadcast. He learned to think quickly and focus on the words he was saying. Michael also refined his communication skills as his job required conversations with people of different ages and personalities. Two of the most memorable experiences for Michael were storm chasing with his news director and meeting the state governor.

Michael’s internship confirmed his career goal of being involved with some aspect of the media; print, radio and television each present intriguing options. As he defines his post graduate plans, Michael stresses that flexibility is the key. He intends to pursue a second internship during his senior year in the area of print media.

M A C B R I E F S

JADELLE THOMAS

MICHAEL WARNER ANTHONY KELLEY

NEW FACULTY JOIN MC

Seven new faculty members joined McPherson College for the 2004-05 academic year

How do I sign up for the fall break service trip? Will you help me research scripture that refers to war? Can I talk to you in private for a few minutes? What time does the women’s support group begin?

These are just a few of the questions that can be overheard when passing by the ministerial offices in the Student Union. While campus ministry has always been an integral part of student life, a new approach is redefining the program that provides support, encouragement and spiritual growth to all students.

According to LaMonte Rothrock ’80, dean of students, a three-member campus ministry team has been appointed to better serve the personal and spiritual needs of the students. Team members include Shawn Flory Replogle, Kelli Johnson and Tracy Stoddart ’97.

“Each team member brings unique gifts and passions that, when combined with the others, allows for endless possibili-ties,” said Replogle who serves as the new campus minister. Replogle joined the McPherson Church of the Brethren last year as co-pastor and is now responsible for coordinating chapel services on campus. His appointment is the result of a congregational decision to support college students.

“This is a great opportu-nity for McPherson College

to continue strengthening our relationship with the church,” said Rothrock. “Shawn’s visibility on campus will encourage students to explore Brethren values and incorporate them into their daily lives.”

Chapel services are held in Friendship Hall, where the space is flexible, lighting is bright and noise distractions are few. While Replogle has created an atmosphere where students can worship in comfort, he hopes to pursue a permanent location to enhance the worship services.

Incorporating Brethren values as related to the New Testament and the teachings of Christ is important to Replogle, but he stresses chapel is not just for Brethren students. A variety of speakers and participants come from all denominational

backgrounds, and alternative forms of worship are used, including communion, hymn singing, overhead projections and drama.

And in response to the large number of prayer concerns he has encountered, Replogle has developed the McPherson College E-Prayer Web, which provides an efficient way of distributing information to those that are willing to be in prayer for others.

Campus ministry is supported through the efforts of Kelli Johnson, who has served as a personal counselor since 2002. In addition to working one-on-one with students, she organizes group activities such as women’s support groups, empowerment sessions and freshmen seminar activi-ties. “As I provide personal counseling and support,

spirituality becomes an important aspect of the whole person,” she said.

The third member of the campus ministry team, Tracy Stoddart, is committed to enriching student lives through service opportuni-ties. This is her second year serving as resident director of Dotzour Hall and sponsor for Student Government Association.

“I want to concentrate on providing service projects that reflect the Brethren values of the campus,” said Stoddart, who recently organized a disaster relief trip for students to assist tornado victims in Nebraska. She also hopes to reconnect the college with the local chapter of Habitat for Humanity. In addition, students have traveled to the School of Americas and Heifer International headquarters.

Senior Nathan Porter, Quinter, Kan., serves as a volunteer youth group leader at the McPherson Church of the Brethren. He feels students are responding well to the campus ministry team approach. “This has been the best year ever,” he said. “The team approach is nice because there’s so much to do and each person can concentrate on their strengths while providing a variety of opportunities to students.”

“If students become active in campus ministry, their faith and spirituality becomes a priority to them, and they seek out a denomination to attend,” Stoddart said. “That’s what it is all about.”

Dr. Paul Keim ’77 shared his perspective on biological terrorism during the 2004 Mohler Lecture. A specialist in the development of DNA fingerprinting assays for understanding and tracking dangerous diseases such as anthrax and plague, Keim is the director of pathogen genomics at Translational Genomes (TGen) Institute and is the Cowden endowed chair in microbiology at Northern Arizona University in Flagstaff.

During the 2001 anthrax letter attacks, Keim diverted his laboratory and personal efforts to the DNA analysis of the anthrax strain from the letters. His work resulted in one of the most tangible forensic leads in the investigation. Though only five of the 22 victims died from the bioterrorism attack, Keim noted the impact on society was large.

“The greatest impact was the fear factor,” he said. “The ability to interrupt our daily lives was tremendous and it demonstrated how

society could be vulner-able to bioterrorism.”

Keim was also involved with the investigation of the 1993 gas attack on Kameido, Japan, which was spearheaded by occult leader Aum Shinikyo. The attack, designed to disrupt govern-mental processes and create world chaos, failed because the anthrax strain used was non-lethal. Some suggest the attack was a trial run to refine biological weapon methods.

In the 1960s, the United States, Britain and the former Soviet Union were also engaged in developing biological weapons. Though U.S. efforts were halted by President Nixon, Russia continued its research through the late 1980s. When the Cold War ended, great strides were made to develop collaboration efforts between the two countries to accomplish peaceful outcomes with anthrax research.

Keim has personally been involved with programs that encourage Russians

and Americans to exchange genomic research tools. “The outreach programs are designed to help guide [Russian] leadership and provide employment for [Russian] scientists,” he said.

According to Keim, anthrax is used as a biological weapon because of its extended shelf life. He noted anthrax spores can have a life span of ten to 100 years, and he suggested that ancient documents such as the Bible provide evidence of plagues. In Exodus 9, the plagues of cattle and boils could have been anthrax related.

Historically, anthrax has been an important experimental tool in learning how bacteria work. Nobel Prize winner Robert Koch used anthrax to establish the scientific basis for the germ theory. Russian scientist Elie Metchnikoff used anthrax to demonstrate how the body defeats pathogens. And Louis Pasteur developed one of the world’s first vaccines using anthrax.

Anthrax has been distrib-uted across the world through natural environmental paths, with the most common victims being cattle and sheep.

It is suspected anthrax did not exist in the New World until European settlers arrived. Anthrax was then spread across the United States primarily through cattle trails, which date back to the Civil War. Keim also cited examples of anthrax distribution through textile mills in the early 20th century and faulty cattle vaccination batches in the 1950s.

Keim stressed that chances of an anthrax epidemic is “really unlikely.” Scientists are actively working to develop new and better vaccines to defend the bacteria. Currently, 15 antibiotics are available to treat the non-contagious disease. An advocate of the flu shot, Keim noted people are more likely to experience fatal results from influenza than from anthrax.

Being a world expert in anthrax has led Keim to Congress where he has testified on several occasions. While advocating for nonproliferation programs, he insists there is a need for “more than guns and guards to fight bioterrorism.”

“We need to promote education,” Keim highlighted. “We need more funding for education to train scientists to gain new insights and medical advances to deal with [biolog-ical terrorism] problems.”

Keim, who was a biology student for two years at McPherson College in the mid 1970s, credits his alma mater for influencing his career by providing a broad education, excellent teachers and solid scientists.

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Sybil Miller Keim ’49 and Bob Keim ’49 returned to campus for the Mohler Lecture presented by their son Dr. Paul Keim ’77.

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The words “love your neighbor” have taken on a new meaning for McPherson College alumni Paul Neher ’80 and Ronda Switzer Neher ’83, and with the support of the Ivester Church of the Brethren, they have discovered the power of

prayer and perseverance.In 1995 the Nehers met

Felix Lohitai while visiting missionary friends in Kenya. Felix, who had escaped a gruesome civil war in his homeland of Sudan, was working as an interpreter for the missionaries who were

engaged in peacekeeping efforts in the war-torn region of North Africa. Their brief meeting resulted in a decade of efforts to bring Felix, his wife, Sara, and their six children to the United States.

Though Felix secured a student visa early in the

process, the United States placed limitations on how many African students could actually enter the country. His chances of traveling overseas increased in 1998 upon securing refugee status, but it wasn’t until 2001 that Felix and his

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family prepared for their long-awaited journey.

Within hours of boarding the airplane, the family’s hopes were shattered as they and 300 others were instructed to return to the refugee camps to wait—a wait that resulted in three years of continued discrimination and struggle.

Despite these obstacles, the Nehers and their church congregation continued to support the Lohitai family through prayer. In March 2004 their prayers of concern transformed into words of thanksgiving as Felix and his family arrived in the Midwest to begin a new life.

Their new home was on the Neher farm, located between Eldora and Grundy Center, Iowa. Through their selfless act of kindness, Paul and Ronda literally doubled their household.

The Nehers, who have six children of their own, simply explained that their gesture was an act of the accompaniment ministry associated with their local church. “It’s the idea of accompanying another through their life journey,” said Ronda. “It’s about not looking at them [the Lohitai

family] as refugees but as brothers and sisters in Christ.”

According to Tim Button-Harrison, co-pastor at the Ivester Church of the Brethren, the accompaniment ministry grew out of the work the church has done with refugees as far back as the 1950s. The Ivester church was known as a “sanctuary church” in the 1980s because of its efforts to save political refugees from Central America, and in the mid 1990s, the church partici-pated in similar work to assist Guatemalan refugees.

“Accompaniment becomes a term of going with these people,” explained Tim. “These refugees traveled to Mexico but returned to Guatemala to rebuild their homes and lives. They were fearful about returning to their country, so Americans accompanied them back to their homeland and provided support.”

Tim noted the Ivester church began sending delegates and sponsors to other countries once they realized the presence of North Americans gave the refugees a sense of security. “The notion of accompaniment became

clear that when people are powerless, part of our role as people with power is to provide support, which gives them a sense of security and protection,” he said.

“This idea is translated into how we do ministry in our own community for those who need accompani-ment,” said Tim. “People have challenges in life and you go with them.”

Supporting refugees is not new to the Grundy Center community. Currently residing in the area and attending the Ivester church are families from Kosovo and Iraq. “We knew the community would be supportive of the Lohitai family based on past support of these other families,” said Ronda.

“The church accepted the Lohitai family by providing transportation, inviting them to their homes and providing meals almost every day when they first arrived,” she said. Seven months later, church members continue to bring two or three meals a week.

The Nehers receive many anonymous gifts that help support their enlarged family. “It’s not uncommon for us to find items in our car after church and never know how they got there,” noted Ronda. “Members give us clothes, milk and eggs.”

Ronda, who says the children of both families have adjusted well, describes their home as “loud and busy, but happy.” A typical day includes getting nine children on the school bus by 7:30 a.m. while the three oldest teenagers drive a car to the high school. Seven of the children play on five different soccer teams. And supper is a family event

as they try to eat together as much as possible.

“The Lohitai children were fortunate to have been immersed immediately with my children’s social lives,” said Ronda. She believes that their ability to participate in everyday activities with children of the same age has made their transition to living in the United States much easier. The Lohitai parents have also adjusted well to their new setting. Sara recently secured employment as a certified nurse’s aide at a nursing home, and Felix is a full-time student at Manchester College in Indiana.

“It has been the experi-ence of a lifetime,” says Ronda. “We were determined to raise our children to be globally aware. We worked to always make that happen. How much better could it get?”

As for the impact on the church, Pastor Tim says the Nehers have taken to heart the teachings of Jesus. “They have a practical faith and follow the way of Christ by doing things to reach out to those in need,” he said.

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On Friday, October 8, McPherson College honored three graduates as recipients of the Young Alumni Award for 2004. The award recognizes significant achievements of McPherson College alumni who graduated within the past 25 years. Honorees included Craig E. Holman ’79, Brad Elliott ’89 and Barbara Sayler ’89.

CRAIG E. HOLMAN ’79Upon graduating from

McPherson College in 1979, Craig Holman began a lifetime career in finance. For nine years he worked at McPherson Bank & Trust, ultimately serving as vice president for customer service. In 1988 he established the local branch of American Express Financial Advisors, where he currently serves as a senior financial advisor.

Holman serves on the boards of McPherson Memorial Hospital and McPherson Industrial Development Company. Past leadership roles include All Schools Day chairman, McPherson County United Way chair, and McPherson College Athletics Booster Club president. Holman was also a member of the inaugural class of Leadership McPherson and was inducted into the Athletic Hall of Fame at McPherson College in 1999.

A member of Countryside Covenant Church, Holman resides in McPherson with his wife, Karen. They have two children, Alyson and Michael.

BARBARA SAYLER ’89After graduating

from McPherson College, Barbara Sayler committed four years to Brethren Volunteer Service and then attended Bethany Theological Seminary, which led to various ministerial roles. Since 2000 Sayler has served as co-executive director of On Earth Peace.

Utilizing her musical talents and peace studies background, Sayler has been instrumental in the life of her local church as well as the Church of the Brethren denomination. She has served on various planning committees for national and international conferences, participated in worship and musical programs and empowered others through peacemaking and conflict resolution activities.

Sayler and her husband, Mark Lancaster, reside in Westminster, Md.

BRAD ELLIOTT ’89Upon graduating from

McPherson College in 1989, Brad Elliott worked at Home State Bank and Trust in McPherson for six years, where he advanced to vice president.

His career path led him to Sunflower Bank, where he served as president on two occasions. Other career opportunities included serving as director of operations for American Traffic Systems and as general manager for Koch Industries. Currently, Elliott

is president/CEO of Equity Bank in Andover, Kan.

While contributing to his community, Elliott has served as county chairman of the United Way finance division. He is a member of Rotary Club and has been treasurer for the Optimist Club. He also assists with the Family Selection Committee as a board member of Habitat for Humanity.

Elliott resides in Wichita with his wife, Heidi, and their three daughters, Savannah, Megan and Jenna.

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“Don’t go into teaching with a know-it-all attitude. Listen to the advice of those around you,” said Valdine Brower ’94, who was honored at the inaugural Teacher Education Reunion during Homecoming Weekend.

Brower is the first recipient of the Dayton Rothrock Alumni Fellowship, an award designed by the Teacher Education Board to recognize professional educators who exemplify the goals of the program.

The award is named in honor of Dr. Dayton Rothrock ’47, who served on the McPherson College faculty for 29 years. Rothrock was named professor of the year in 1984-85 and now holds the title of professor emeritus of education and psychology.

Currently residing in

Gallup, N.M., Brower teaches language arts to seventh graders in a school that is composed of 85 percent Native American, 14 percent Hispanic and 1 percent Caucasian students. Her role in the team-teaching setting is to educate students in English, writing and reading.

One of the most difficult challenges of her job is working with students whose average reading skill is at the 3rd-grade level. “Many of these students are ‘alingual,’” she said. “They don’t have a language, and vocabulary becomes one of the largest problems.”

Brower uses a variety of teaching tools to address the learning obstacles her students face, and due to limited resources, she often creates many of her own teaching units.

Hands-on projects with cultural relevancy have become instrumental in her students’ successes.

“Her never-give-up attitude is contagious with her students,” said colleague Judy Rae Kimbrough. “Valdine has a wide array of teaching strategies at her disposal and moves easily from one to another, providing learning alterna-tives for her students.”

Brower, who serves as department chair, is considered to be a “valuable resource” by her peers. Her collaboration efforts have resulted in her initia-tion into Alpha Delta Kappa, an international sorority of outstanding women educators.

“Valdine has been dramati-cally determined to become an outstanding educator,

and in the past five years, the competent, successful butterfly has emerged,” said Kimbrough.

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The McPherson College Athletic Hall of Fame Selection Committee is now accepting nominations for the Hall of Fame Class of 2005. Criteria for the induction are as follows:

• Nominees must have completed athletic competition at McPherson College at least 10 years prior to nomination.

• Nominees must have demonstrated significant athletic accomplishment at McPherson College.

• Nominees must have brought honor to McPherson College through their contributions to profession, community and/or church.

If you would like to nominate a former McPherson College student or coach, please complete the online form at www.mcpherson.edu or

submit a letter of nomina-tion to the Selection Committee. The letter should include your reasons for nominating the candidate and as much of the following information as possible:

• Name• Address, city, state,

zip code• Graduation year• Telephone number, fax

number, e-mail address

• Sports played at McPherson College, years played, letters won, honors received, any other significant data

• Evidence of outstanding service to profession, community, church and/or McPherson College

For full consideration of your nominee for 2005 recognition, please return letters of nomination by January 1, 2005, to:

Office of AdvancementMcPherson College1600 East EuclidP.O. Box 1402McPherson, KS 67460

The Hall of Fame Class of 2005 will be inducted in conjunction with 2005 Homecoming activities. A Hall of Fame Fund has been created to assist with operating costs. Contributions may also be sent to the address above.

HALL OF FAME NOMINATIONS ACCEPTED

McPherson College Athletic Booster ClubI/we want to join the McPherson College Athletic Booster Club for the 2004-2005 school year at the following level:

� Mac Booster $25 � Varsity Club $50 � Victory Club $100� Bulldog Club $250 � Corporate All-star $250

Please Print Name/s_______________________________________________________

Address_______________________________________________________

City________________ State____ ZIP __________

E-mail Address_____________________________

Make all checks payable to McPherson College Athletic Booster Club. All gifts are tax deductible.

Return to: Development Office, McPherson College, PO Box 1402, McPherson, KS 67460

Five alumni were inducted into the McPherson College Athletic Hall of Fame during Homecoming Weekend. Inductees for 2004 included Augie Hirt ’73, Warrenville, Ill.; Gail Fillmore Garwick ’62, Middleton, Idaho; Doug Gayer ’81, McPherson, Kan.; Kathy Rogers Yoder ’70, Wayland, Iowa; and William “Bill” Smith ’56, Richmond, Va.

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1930sEvelyn Herr York ’39, Abilene, Kan., serves as a volunteer at a primary grade school, listening to first graders read, and is a volunteer at the local hospital. She is also active in a quilt guild that makes and donates quilts to hospice patients.

1940sJohn Diehl ’40, Lawrence, Kan., is currently president elect of the Independent Resident Council for the living facility in which he resides. He will serve for two years beginning January 2005.

Lillian Fulkerson Ewalt ’44, Tonasket, Wash., has 16 grandchildren, 30 great-grandchildren and one great- great-grandson.

Eva Klotz Niewoehner ’44, Fredericksburg, Iowa, plays the organ at the rural Sumner St. Peter’s Lutheran Church.

W. Ethmer Erisman ’46, Warrensburg, Mo., was recently installed as a team pastor at the New Beginnings Church of the Brethren in Warrensburg.

1950sRobert Wise ’56, McPherson, Kan., is the 2004 recipient of the Kansas Bar Association Professionalism Award.

Martin Gauby ’58, Nampa, Idaho, recently retired after 45 years of min-istry in the Church of the Brethren.

1960sGail Fillmore Garwick ’62, Middleton, Ohio, was recently presented with a Distinguished Service Award by the Idaho Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance. She was also inducted into the McPherson College Athletic Hall of Fame in 2004.

Art Hoch ’63, McPherson, Kan., was recently presented with a Length of Service Award for his 10 years of national weather observation in the McPherson area.

Nolan Howell ’64, Great Bend, Kan., recently retired after 20 years of working with troubled youth, most recently with the St. Francis Academy.

Ron Beachley ’69, Davidsville, Pa., is the moderator-elect of the Church of the Brethren. Ron was awarded the McPherson College Citation of Merit Award in 1999.

1970sRod Custer ’72, Bloomington, Ill., and a team of technology educators were recently awarded a $10 mil-lion grant from the National Science Foundation. The grant is designed to build an infrastructure in the science, mathematics, technology and engi-neering disciplines.

Cynthia Mines ’77, Wichita, Kan., recently won three awards from the National Federation of Press Women. Cynthia won first place nationally in travel writing for freelance articles published in the Los Angeles Times and St. Louis Post-Dispatch. A sec-ond place national award went to her work for Travel Kansas magazine in the infrequent special sections cat-egory, and she shared a third-place award for nonprofit newsletters. She also won first place in annual reports at the state level for a piece devel-oped for the Midway Kansas Chapter of the American Red Cross. Cynthia founded the Wichita Times in 1993 and is publisher and editor.

Jana Ball Koehn ’79, McPherson, Kan., has taken the job of behavior specialist for McPherson County after 23 years of teaching special educa-tion in the elementary schools.

1980sBruce Bender ’81, N.J., is the national product analyst for Jaguar Cars, with responsibility for climate control, interior/exterior trim, electri-cal gages and telematics systems.

Deborah Neher ’84, Toledo, Ohio, was recently named chairperson and associate professor of the Department of Plant and Soil Science at the University of Vermont in Burlington.

Tammy Oard-Heseman ’86, Fort Smith, Ark., works as a substitute teacher for the Fort Smith public schools.

Kurt Kinnamon ’87, McPherson, Kan., was recently pictured in The Hutchinson News as a member of the 1981-1982 St. John High School men’s basketball team. The team was inducted into the Kansas Basketball Coaches Association’s Hall of Fame.

Victoria Finkenstadt ’89, Peoria, Ill., was responsible for organizing the 36th Great Lakes Regional meet-ing of the American Chemical Society held October 17-20, 2004.

1990sDavid Barrett ’90, McPherson, Kan., was recently named associate director of admissions at McPherson College.

Terry Bruton ’92, Galva, Kan., is teaching at Burrton Elementary School.

Stacey Walker Bruton ’92, recently completed a master’s degree in cur-riculum and instruction. She teaches junior high science and is curriculum coordinator for the Canton-Galva schools.

Dana Monson Harlan ’92, Concordia, Kan., was recently pro-moted to regional coordinator for Kansas Kids Gear Up. This program offers educational support services to under-represented students in foster care, those of limited income, and first generation students.

Patricia Gesch Munoz ’93, Miami, Fla., is employed as fitness manager of the Addison Reserve Country Club in Delray Beach. She has begun her own company called “The Dimensional Change,” and she is cur-rently writing a book.

Dennis Kingery ’96, Elgin, Ill., is employed as the director of credit union operations for Brethren Benefit Trust, Inc.

Tim Herrs ’99, Derby, Kan., teaches social studies and is the assistant men’s basketball coach at Derby High School.

2000sJake Hofflinger ’00, Great Bend, Kan., teaches principles of technology at Great Bend High School.

Lacey Funk Hofflinger ’02, teaches kindergarten in Great Bend.

Andy Wagoner ’00, South Bend, Ind., works as a graphic designer for Impressions, Inc. in Elkhart.

Sarah Hendricks Wagoner ’00, is employed as a third-grade teacher at Muessel Elementary School.

Lee Harper ’02, Tochigi-ken, Japan, is teaching English to young children and adults.

MARRIAGESDave Moore ’84 to Rhonda Toews Vandever, McPherson, Kan., September 5, 2004.

Murray Moore ’89 to Denise Hudman, Topeka, Kan., June 5, 2004.

Barbara Sayler ’89 to Mark Lancaster, Westminster, Md., July 24, 2004.

Patricia Gesch ’93 to Gustavo Munoz, Miami, Fla., September 19, 2004.

Marc Rittle ’96 to Sarah Andrew, Chicago, Ill., August 2003.

Dan Brubaker ’97 to Sommer Nordstrom, Aurora, Colo., May 29, 2004.

Jason Snodgrass ’98 to Melanie Hennesy, Jetmore, Kan., October 19, 2004.

Brian Cooper ’99 to Melisa Funk, McPherson, Kan., August 28, 2004.

Matthew Friesen ’99 to Daisy Giesel, McPherson, Kan., August 14, 2004.

Jamie Risser ’99 to Heidi Miller, Indianapolis, Ind., May 28, 2004.

Angela Gribble ’01 to Cameron Coleman ’03, Chase, Kan., October 16, 2004.

Kimberly Steinert ’02 to John Hanke, Marysville, Kan., September 25, 2004.

Laina McKellip ’03 to Seth Hendricks, Nampa, Idaho, June 12, 2004.

ARRIVALSSamuel Joseph to Ken ’92 and Judy Hake Becker ’92, McPherson, Kan., September 3, 2004.

Amber Rose to Mary and Rick Waltner ’92, McPherson, Kan., August 29, 2003.

Tyr John to Troy ’93 and Carolyn Martin Unruh ’96, Pittsburg, Kan., January 29, 2004.

Drew Ashton to Damon and Bridget Marrs Beckfield ’96, Bella Vista, Ark., May 25, 2004.

Ava Marie to Paul and Erin Cassidente Christian ’97, November 6, 2003.

Shelby Charlotte to Jason and Becki Harvey Regier ’97, McPherson, Kan., August 12, 2004.

Sophia Ann to Pete ’98 and Andrea Weaver Herrera ’00, Wichita, Kan., June 15, 2004.

Noelle Lee to Matthew and Shelly Hendricks ’99, Minneapolis, Minn., October 5, 2004.

Sydney Danae to Brandon ’00 and Amy Fast Johnson ’01, McPherson, Kan., April 21, 2003.

Skyler Christian to Christel and Matthew Porter ’01, Fort Wayne, Ind., July 13, 2004.

ANNIVERSARIESMerlin L. ’43, and ImoJean Sheller Frantz ’45, McPherson, Kan., cel-ebrated their 60th wedding anniver-sary August 23, 2004.

D. Eugene ’44, and Eloise McKnight Lichty ’46, McPherson, Kan., celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary August 20, 2004.

Wallace ’47, and Marie Nelson Lindberg, Galva, Kan., celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary July 2, 2004.

Perry and Doris Crumpacker Leach Morse ’48, McPherson, Kan., cel-ebrated their 20th wedding anniver-sary July 7, 2004.

Ivan ’49, and Adelphia Borgstrom Lobban ’49, McPherson, Kan., cel-ebrated their 50th wedding anniver-sary April 9, 2004.

Sam and Gloria Tillman McMurray ’50, McPherson, Kan., celebrated their 25th wedding anniversary July 7, 2004.

Keith ’54, and Joyce McLeod Rickner, McPherson, Kan., celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary August 1, 2004.

Joe ’55, and Betty Jo Baker Johns ’53, Garden City, Kan., celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary May 30, 2004.

Carl ’55, and Frances Williams Edwards ’56, Columbus, Neb., cel-ebrated their 50th wedding anniver-sary August 28, 2004.

Steven ’56, and Lois Kesler Bersuch ’56, McPherson, Kan., cel-ebrated their 50th wedding anniver-sary June 6, 2004.

Lewis ’56, and Anne Eiler McKellip ’57, Nampa, Idaho, celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary August 21, 2004.

Dave ’61, and Patricia Huber Hykes ’61, Ankeny, Iowa, celebrated their 45th wedding anniversary August 23, 2004.

IN MEMORYFidelia Frantz Yoder Stubbs ’25, Albuquerque, N.M., September 15, 2004.Adelaide L. Glaser ’27, Parkville, Colo., June 14, 2004.Melvin B. Landes ’30, Morrill, Kan., July 29, 2004.Alice Unruh Wier ’35, Ottawa, Kan., June 24, 2004.Bertha Bergthold Ikenberry ’36, East Wenatchee, Wash., May 6, 2004.J. Emerson Chisholm ’37, McPherson, Kan., April 5, 2004.

A L U M N I N O T E S

Lee Haun ’37, Topeka, Kan., June 20, 2004.Paul E. Prather ’39, McPherson, Kan., June 7, 2004.Laverne M. “Tony” Voshell ’40, McPherson, Kan., September 15, 2004.Roland Juhnke ’41, Hillsboro, Kan., August 10, 2004.Esther Sherfy Porter ’41, Colorado Springs, Colo., August 23, 2004.Leslie A. Sperling ’41, Inman, Kan., September 1, 2004.Lyle C. Albright ’42, McPherson, Kan., July 16, 2004.Galen F. Bengston ’44, Quinter, Kan., June 22, 2004.Arliene Reynolds Shore ’44, Lawrence, Kan., April 26, 2004.Ruth Chiyoko Uchida Hung ’46, Tacoma, Wash., July 19, 2004.Bernice E. Miles Metheny ’49, Bourbon, Ind., April 2, 2004.Elgin Decker ’51, Salina, Kan., June 18, 2004.William G. Engborg ’56, Hutchinson, Kan., May 3, 2004.Donald N. Widrig ’59, McPherson, Kan., June 30, 2004.Minnie Roberson Evans ’60, Hutchinson, Kan., July 3, 2004.Paul J. Engborg ’63, Plainville, Kan., June 26, 2004.Wayne C. Moritz ’64, Pontiac, Ill., June 17, 2004.Dorothy Bess Hibbett ’67, McPherson, Kan., August 17, 2004.Word has been received that James (Jim) Mizock ’72, Chicago, Ill., passed away recently.

TRAVEL OPPORTUNITIESPERU: MACHU PICCHU TOUR • January 18-25, 2005Price for non-students: $1,995Contact: Drs. Herb & Jeanne Smith • smithh@mcpherson.edu620-241-0742, ext. 1244

EUROPEAN CHOIR TOUR • May 24-June 20, 2005Alumni are invited to participate.Contact: Dr. Steven Gustafson • gustafs@mcpherson.edu620-241-0742, ext. 1219

NEW YORK CITY • Musical Theatre Tour • January 17-23, 2005Price for non-students: Approximately $1,200Contact: Dr. Rick Tyler • tylerr@mcpherson.edu620-241-0742, ext. 1210

STUDENT REFERRALSProspective student names can be submitted by using the Alumni Referral

Form on the Alumni and Donor page at www.mcpherson.edu, by writing to admiss@mcpherson.edu or by calling the Admissions Office at 620-241-0742 or 1-800-365-7402, ext. 1270.

ADDRESS UPDATESHelp us keep in touch by sending mailing and e-mail address updates to the

Alumni Office or calling 620-241-0742, ext. 1126.

TRUSTEE CANDIDATE SELECTION PROCESS

The College has an ongoing need for qualified trustees who can contribute to the operation of the Board of Trustees and thereby contribute to the success of the College. You can recommend a prospect for the board by going to www.mcpherson.edu and clicking on the “Trustee Candidate Selection” button.

TELL US WHAT YOU THINK

The Office of College Communications is looking for ways to enrich the content of the REVIEW.

If you know of alumni who are exemplifying the McPherson College mission of developing whole persons through scholarship, participation and service or if you have other comments or ideas, e-mail them to hendricd@mcpherson.edu.

A L U M N I N O T E S

CorrectionsGlenn ’54 and Loreen Cline Gayer ’56, McPherson, Kan., celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary March 27, 2004. The years of celebration were incorrectly stated on page 13 of the July 2004 issue of the REVIEW.

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December4 Scholarship Day5 McPherson College Winter Band Concert12 McPherson College Choir Christmas Vespers

January13-15 Theatre Production: “Wiley and the Hairy Man”29 Presidential Scholarship Competition

February3-5 Theatre Production: “Three Nights on Broadway”27 Religious Heritage Lecture: Dr. Dale Brown

March11-12, Theatre Production: “The18-19 Importance of Being Earnest”19 Scholarship Day

May7 Bulldog Visit Day21 Alumni Day: Reunions for 1940, 1945, 1950, 1955, 1960, 1965, 1970, Gold Key22 Commencement

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