AlumNews - Point Loma Nazarene University

ALUMNUS
OF POINT LOMA
AWARDS: HOMECOMING, 2005
BY SUZANNE STRAWN
From left: Malachi,
Noah, Daniel, Annette
and Hannah
From left: Stephanie,
Steve and Bobbi.
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DANIEL JONES
Ironically, one of Daniel Jones’ best days as a Point Loma student was his
last one. The commencement speaker was the then-president of the American
Red Cross. “I took [his speech] to heart,” says Jones. “It gave me the kick I
needed and was really a key to helping me imagine my future.”
Raised in Australia by Nazarene missionaries, Daniel always knew he
wanted to participate in some type of mission service. His fascination with
aircraft, taste for adventure, and love of Christ landed him in the cockpit. After
graduating with a B.A. in psychology in 1985, he spent nine more years
preparing for a career in mission aviation.
In 1995, Jones became coordinator of Nazarene Mission Aviation (NMA) for
the Africa region. He grew the program from a small one-base/one-pilot
operation to a ministry that served 23 countries in sub-Saharan Africa, an area
more than twice the size of the continental United States. Jones and his fellow pilots transported personnel and supplies, such
as food, medicine, building and educational materials, and JESUS film evangelism teams.
In 2000, floods ravaged Mozambique. For four months, NMA pilots flew daily relief trips from sunup to sundown – a
mission Jones calls “just a great use of airplanes!” By contrast, he and his family felt helpless in the face of the overwhelming
AIDS pandemic that surrounded them. “Death touched our lives every single day.”
In August 2005, the Mission Aviation program closed down. Daniel has since formed his own businesses: Leading Edge
Exports, an aviation partnership, and Leading Edge Productions, a video production and marketing company. But his heart is
still in missions and in the sky. As part of his volunteer role with Mercy-Air, in January 2005, he traveled to Singapore and
Indonesia to assist in relief efforts after the tsunami hit the region. “My goal is to work into a position where I can volunteer as
much time as possible to missions.”
Daniel Jones and his wife Annette – also a PLNU graduate – have three children: Malachi (17), Noah (15), and Hannah (13).
BOBBI SEELIG
Never underestimate the influence of a teacher… just ask Bobbi Seelig. At the age of seven,
she accepted Jesus Christ because of a Sunday School teacher’s example. “I realized that if my
teacher loved me so much, how much more God must love me!” says Seelig. She has lived out
that point by taking that same love and her professional expertise into California classrooms.
Bobbi graduated from Point Loma College in 1975 with a child development degree and
received her master’s in elementary education from Cal State Northridge in 1979. In 1988, Seelig
began teaching third grade and has never looked back. “The sky is the limit with third graders,”
she says with awe and appreciation. “They really enjoy the learning process, and that makes
teaching a complete joy.”
Seelig currently teaches at Magnolia School in Carlsbad, California where she was awarded
Teacher of the Year in 1989. She received the same honor in 1995 and 1996 at Butte Vista School in Yuba City. For six years,
she was the district facilitator for professional growth training sessions involving 40 third grade teachers across the school
district, one of whom was her own daughter! Bobbi was recently honored as Carlsbad’s District Teacher of the Year for 2005.
Bobbi has served in many other capacities at the district level, including 14 years on a math curriculum committee and five
years on a writing assessment team. She has taught children with special needs, children in the Gifted and Talented
Education (GATE) program, and everyone in between. “Teaching is an art form for her,” says a good friend. “She’s turned
down prestigious administrative positions to remain in the classroom for the children.”
Seelig’s calling extends to her colleagues and her church. She leads a weekly “Teachers in Prayer” group for Magnolia
teachers, has co-led 67 marriage enrichment retreats worldwide with her husband, and has directed over 25 children’s
musicals. Recently, she developed the EMBRACE ministry, which has ministered to over 100 new families visiting her church
in the last year.
She has been married to husband Steve, also a PLNU graduate, for 32 years. They have two daughters, Stephanie and
Stacie, both of whom are PLNU alumnae.

DAN WHITNEY
In the fall of 1984, Dan Whitney came to PLNU with a hundred dollars and a dream of
playing professional baseball. After just a few weeks in an economics class, he was ready to
go home. Fortunately, a few people took him under their wings, such as Dana Walling and
business professor Dorothy Dykman. When Whitney committed his life to Christ during a
chapel service, Coach Carroll Land had his hand on Dan’s shoulder.
These same people remained faithful when more hard times hit.
In Dan’s sophomore year, his arm snapped while he was pitching in a championship game. It required months of
rehabilitation and a shift in his personal goals. He focused on academics, leadership – he served as Associated Student Body
president – and his relationships.
Graduating in 1989 with a business administration degree, Whitney went straight from campus into the corporate world,
working for several high-tech Fortune 500 companies. He became known as a high-profile “change agent” in Silicon Valley and
was an executive at Advanced Micro Devices by age 30. By age 34, Dan was a senior director at Seagate Technology.
Dan was at the “top of his game,” but a dramatic mountain biking accident in December 2000 left him face down, completely
paralyzed, on the side of a mountain. Doctors’ odds were slim that he would ever move again below the neck, and they gave him
a one percent chance of ever walking again. As God would have it, thousands of people were deeply affected by Dan’s
experience. His journey of healing and faith transformed him into a “change agent” for the cause of Christ.
In addition to telling his story around the world, Dan established Whitney Hope Foundation, a non-profit organization raising
funds for Camp Attitude, a multi-location summer camp experience for children with physical challenges. Dan also serves on
Camp Attitude’s board of directors. You can learn more about the camps by going to www.whitneyhope.com.
Dan confesses that the accident has led him places he never thought he’d go and has given him opportunities to share Christ’s
love with others, even in a business environment. “Seeing me come into their offices with my crutch almost automatically leads
to discussion about their own struggles, which provides me the opportunity to share my faith,” says Whitney.
He currently has his own consulting company and is an authorized reseller for Vinimaya, a software corporation that
specializes in business-to-business technology. Ask him about business and he jokingly tells you his most important and
toughest job is coaching his daughters’ softball teams, a job he wouldn’t trade for anything! Dan Whitney and his wife, Candace
(Claassen), also a PLNU graduate, live in Scotts Valley, California with their two daughters, Nicole (11) and Danielle (8).
CHARLES HARDISON
As a nine-year-old boy, Charles Hardison was already concerned about people with
needs both within his culture and other cultures. As he grew and progressed through
school, this interest developed into a strong call to give his life in service to others.
Hardison graduated from Point Loma College in 1983 with a degree in biology
before attending graduate and medical school at Loma Linda University. Living and
working in a cross-cultural setting, he took weekend trips to clinics in Mexico, as well
as longer trips to Africa, Honduras and American Indian reservations.
He completed his residency at Natividad Medical Center, a county hospital in
Salinas, California, becoming a board certified family physician. Charles took a
position nearby at Clinica de Salud, a health clinic serving migrant farm workers, but
he eventually returned to Natividad to train interns.
“Charley’s heart for people always shines through his work as a medical doctor,” says a friend and pastor. “He’s a man of
compassion in action.”
While in Salinas, Hardison mobilized church and community groups to form a volunteer health education program. As part
of the Oasis Church of the Nazarene, he served as a board member and a home-group leader. He also helped develop the
church’s emergency food pantry and a policy for the emergency assistance fund.
Since 1998, Charles has worked as a medical volunteer with the Scientific Technology & Language Institute in central Asia.
He educates and trains teachers of family medicine in a post-Soviet environment.
In summer 2005, Charles was stateside to raise funds and attend a conference, but due to the forces of nature, he was called
into service again. Just days after Hurricane Katrina hit the U.S. Gulf Coast, Hardison was enlisted by the Heart to Heart
relief organization to travel with a medical team into the devastated area. The initial purpose of their visit was a short-term
needs assessment, but it became a month-long effort to provide mobile medical care and to set up clinics. He remained in the
area to help after Hurricane Rita struck.
Charles Hardison seems to constantly be in the right place at the right time to reach out with medical care and compassion
and to respond to the call upon his life.
Charles and his wife, Phyllis, have two daughters, Elaina (14) and Danae (12). ■
From left: Nicole,
Candace, Dan and
Danielle.
From left: Phyllis,
Elaina, Danae and
Charles.
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1950s and before
James (pref. 56) and Rosalie (Waller)
(pref. 58) Sturgis celebrated their 50th
wedding anniversary at the Pasadena
Bresee Avenue Chapel where they married.
The party was given by their children,
Jim Jr. (79), Susan (83), and
John (86). Jim retired from the pastorate
August 31, 2005.
Dick (56) and Ann (Edwards) (pref. 56)
Moore of Mission Viejo, Calif. joined
Dave (56) and Marlene Cole of
Fremont, Calif. in celebrating their
50th anniversaries this summer.
Dick retired from insurance management;
Dave retired from teaching and
administration.
1960s
Bessie O’Connor (B.A. 61; M.A. 91) is
retired in Bremerton, Wash. She
enjoys her grandsons, Nicholas and
Michael, and the recovery of her son,
Darren, from a near fatal accident.
Her daughter, Chris, attends college.
Ray (pref. 62) and Helen (Partain) (62)
Irwin are enjoying their first year of
retirement with 10 grandchildren!
Neil Morse (63) earned a Th.D. from
Andersonville Theological Seminary
in 2002. He is retired with his wife,
Evelyn, living on Indian Lake
Nazarene Campground in
Vicksburg, Mich.
Melvin Blankenship (63) retired from
the Merced City Schools in 2001 after
teaching for 38 years.
David Lundgren (63) earned an M.A. in
agency counseling from Whitworth
College in May 2005.
Gordon (64) and Patricia (Stockett) (63)
Johnston retired after 34 years of missionary
service in Lebanon, Papua,
New Guinea, and Jordan. Pat awaits
the publication of her fifth book:
Should I Kiss or Shake Hands?
Gerald Oliver (65) is president of
International Development Institute,
Inc. Connie (Wilson) (67) Oliver is the
executive director of Golden State
Seminary in the Ukraine, a seminary
serving Russian-speaking people.
James (67) and Judith Cavener have
two daughters and four grandchildren.
Judy is a gerontologist (Ph.D.) and
attorney. James serves a Lutheran
parish in Mount Shasta, Calif. after
years of university ministry.
1970s
Alees Langford (70) is a counselor at
Charter High School, working with
drop-out students returning to earn
their high school diplomas.
Dotty (Overholt) (71) (Odenback) Bogle
retired from teaching in 2003. She
taught kindergarten through eighth
grade and loved her students.
Steven Gray (pref. 72) is a corporate
librarian/archivist with World Vision.
He serves on the board of directors for
ARMA International, the Association
for Information Management.
Susan (Van Note) (77) Lomax teaches
high school in Missouri. She ministers
as “Karalot the Clown.” Children:
John Mark attends college, Merritt is
in 8th grade, and David made Navy
Chief in 2003.
Brad Oliver (77) and his wife, Kathryn,
moved to Santa Fe, N.M. Brad is a
physician’s assistant in neurosurgery
at Presbyterian Health Services.
Bruce (78) and Kathi McLaughlin and
family live in Tennessee and have their
own business, Mt. Juliet Family Care.
Bruce earned his M.S. from the
University of San Francisco in 1983
and his B.S.N. from Regents College
in 1986.
1980s
Efrain Ernesto Esperilla Garcia (80)
works as the cultural advisor for the
state governor in Chiapas, Mexico and
is the state music coordinator and
artistic director for Canto Nuevo State
Chamber Choir.
Kevin (82) and Suzanne (Petridis) (82)
Mulcahy have three children: Nikki and
Brittany in college and Sean, a high
school senior. Suzanne is principal at
Kailua Intermediate School; Kevin is
accounts executive for Hawaiian
Telecom. They are active in Hawaii
United in Prayer and also in
Transformation Hawaii.
Greg (83) and Kristin (Ericksen) (82)
Candell live in Florida with their daughters:
Kyra, 13, and Annika, 3. After
seven years with the Air Force, two as
flight surgeon with Special Operations
Command, Greg is in private practice as
a family medicine physician.
Rudy (79) and Susan (Sturgis) (83)
Fuentes celebrated their 25th wedding
anniversary June 13, 2005. Susan
received the Hollywood Women of
Distinction Award for providing health
services. They have three sons: Austin,
Christopher and Ryan.
John Fergason (pref. 84) recently joined
the Brooke Army Medical Center as
director of prosthetics.
Lora Schrock (86) will have her first
book published, 40 Days to Your Best
Life for Single Moms. Lora and her
daughter, Meghan Riley, 15, live in
Colorado Springs, Colo.
Stacy (Nickerson) (87) Dunbar and her
husband, Vince, have two children:
Maxwell, 12, and Madison, 9.
Eric Lapp (87), wife, Carla, and children,
Alexis, Jacob and Nathaniel, recently
moved to Concord, Calif. Eric is the pastor
of families and students at Christ
Community Church of Concord.
John Fermanian (88) is the regional general
manager in Fresno, Calif. for
Smurfit-Stone Recycling, the world’s
largest recycling company.
Chris Potter (88) is a regional manager
with Enterprise Rent-A-Car. He received
the company’s Outstanding Employee
Award for Washington (state).
Ryan (95) and Tamara (Monck) (89)
Voshell moved to Temecula, Calif. Ryan
is the varsity basketball coach and PE
teacher at Lakeside High School. Tami is
a realtor and the worship leader at
Gateway Church of the Nazarene. Their
son, Cameron, is one.
1990s
Tim (90) and Marcie (Howard) (90)
Dahlin live in Washington. Marcie

ecently completed a master’s in
teaching from Concordia University.
Paula (Tipton) (91) Gehrett teaches
part time. She lives in Bakersfield,
Calif. with her husband, Matt,
and their children: Collin, 8,
Justin, 6, and Isabella, 4. Paula
is a graduate student in library
media and technology.
Steve Harris (91) loves working for the
City of La Mesa, where he passed probation
as a firefighter/paramedic.
Jody Moenich (91) moved to central
California. She is starting a career
with Home Depot. She awaits a pastoral
position in her new district.
Matthew Robertson (Christensen) (92)
relocated from Uganda, where he
served as the national director of
Habitat for Humanity, to Puyallup,
Wash. with his family. He is project
manager for strategy and integration
in the president’s office of World
Vision headquarters.
Pamela (Stephens) (93) Hamilton and
her husband, Cris, relocated to
Truckee, Calif. with children Hannah,
7, and Garrett, 5. Pam teaches early
childhood education online. Cris is
food and beverage director for Alpine
Meadows Ski Area.
Craig Lyon (93) earned a master’s in
educational leadership and an administrative
credential from SDSU. He is
assistant principal/athletic director at
Southwest High School in El Centro,
Calif., where he has taught for 9
years.
Brad (93) and Amy (Fossgreen) (94)
Shingler will be serving the Church of
the Nazarene on the Ukrainian mission
field with their children, Chloe, 6,
and Joe, 3, starting in January 2006.
Shannon (Peale) (94) Cooper is a brain
tumor survivor. She lives in Glendora,
working part-time and volunteering
with the church and other agencies.
Cathleen (Craig) (94) Hall is working for
the University of Phoenix as associate
enrollment counselor. Her husband,
Allen, is with the U.S. Border Patrol.
They have two children: Cullen, 6,
and Aiden, 4.
George (94) and Erica (Allen) (95)
Velarde live in Canyon Country.
George is a junior high PE teacher
and track/cross country coach. Erica
is a homemaker. They have two sons:
Jacob, 5, and Jayson, 2.
David Van Ness (95) is a certified public
accountant and has opened an
office in Point Loma. He attends The
Rock Church.
C. Todd (97) and Susan (Haney) (96)
Barnes live in Upland, Calif. Susan
teaches music and is the high school
choir director in Rialto. Todd is an
administrator with Upland Christian
Schools. They have two children:
Emily, 6, and Matthew, 4.
Melea (Fort) (96) Crouse accepted the
position of deputy of small business
with the U.S. Army Corps of
Engineers, Fort Worth District.
Scott (96) and Kassandra (Maxwell) (96)
Ketchum live in Lacey, Wash. with
their children, Kayla, 5, and Colton,
1. Scott is a retail sales manager for
NEC. Kassie manages Web sites.
Chad (96) and Teralynn (Layton) (96)
Swank moved to Dallas, Texas with
daughter Makaila, 2. Chad is a neurological
physical therapist at Baylor
Hospital and in a Ph.D. program.
Jennifer Freeman (96) graduated from
Michigan State University with a master’s
in educational technology. She
teaches elementary music in Harare,
Zimbabwe.
Benjamin Pettus (97) graduated from
the Medical University of South
Carolina with an M.D., Ph.D. He is
interning in Newport News, Va. and
will begin a diagnostic-research residency
in radiology at Washington
University in St. Louis, Mo. He, his
wife, Ashley, and daughter, Maggie, 3,
are expecting a new family member.
Stacie (Gordon) (pref. 98) Seltmann is
married to Kevin, and they have two
sons: Jackson, 4, and Alexander, 3.
Joshua (98) and Tiffany (Nelson) (99)
Boyd live in Salem, Ore. with their
daughter, Isabella. Josh earned his
Ph.D. in clinical psychology with
an emphasis in neuropsychology
and is completing his residency in a
private practice.
Joel Watts (99) is teaching music history,
voice and piano at Southwestern
College.
2000s
Bryan Baldwin (00) lives in New York
and is corporate communications
coordinator for JetBlue Airways.
Labrie French (00) completed a master’s
of counseling and is working toward
marriage and family therapist licensing.
She also teaches dance to children
and teens.
Ryan (01) and Amanda (Repenning) (01)
Barr reside in San Dimas, Calif. Ryan
is a California highway patrol officer.
Amanda is a veterinary assistant,
studying to be a registered
veterinary technician.
Frank Estell III (01) just bought a condo
in Corona, Calif. and works in
Anaheim Hills.
Tawny Mitchell (03) Buettner attends
graduate school at the University of
Minnesota, Twin Cities.
Ricky Guzman (03) is a junior high PE
teacher and athletic director in El
Centro, Calif. His sons, Ricky, 6, and
Derek, 5, are soccer enthusiasts.
Lindsey Kinnsch (03) is a loan officer
with United California Financial.
Rachelle (Bowman) (03) Sey is a registered
nurse and NICU educator at
Presbyterian Intercommunity Hospital
in Whittier, Calif. She is pursuing a
master’s in nursing at CSU,
Dominguez Hills.
Kimberley Wilcox (03) received a master’s
in library and information science
from UCLA in spring 2005. She is
a librarian at Azusa Pacific
University.
Florence Alabanza (04) celebrates her
contract with the San Diego City
Schools as an elementary district
counselor.
Amanda Ayres (04) is an administrative
assistant for community life and student
ministries with the Journey of
Faith.
Megan Marsh (04) is pursuing a master’s
in social work at CSU,
Sacramento.
Crystal Neal (04) attends seminary and
plans to earn a master’s and become a
hospice chaplain.
Jennifer Baldwin (05) teaches third
grade at Windward Nazarene
Academy in Kaneohe, Hawaii.
Alisa Boon (05) is in Kampala, Uganda
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Craig & Tracy Duhs
Michael & Christina Dewitte
Justin & Jennifer Cochrane
Tyler & Annalisa Fisher
Tim & Shawna Gaines
Jason & Annette Young
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Alisa Boon (05) is in Kampala, Uganda
with World Gospel Missions. She
teaches elementary PE, swimming and
computers and coaches soccer at an
international school.
Lindsey Love (05) is in a doctoral program
in clinical psychology at Alliant
International University.
Marriages
Craig Duhs and Tracy Juarez (01) married
March 7, 2004.
David Higgins and Jill Morris (02) married
July 10, 2004. Jill is working on a
master’s in nursing at UCLA.
Jonathan Manning (04) and Katherine
Dennis (05) married July 31, 2004.
They reside in Kansas City, Kan. and
are enrolled in master’s programs.
Jason Young and Annette Harvey (03)
married February 26, 2005. Annette
works as a physical therapy aide.
Michael DeWitte and Christina Morton
(00) married May 21, 2005. Michael is
a production accountant and Christina
is a childbirth educator.
Tyler Fisher (04) and Annalisa Rominger
(04) married May 27, 2005 at PLNU.
Tyler is in graduate school.
J. Andrew Jolley and Carol Gruhlke
(95) married May 28, 2005. Carol
teaches high school English.
Erik Tranum and Amber Beven (00)
married May 2005 and reside in northern
Calif.
Justin Cochrane and Jennifer Picos (03)
married June 11, 2005 in Auburn,
Calif. Jennifer is working and studying.
Justin is a civil engineer.
Raymond Dabela (04) and Kristen
McKain (03) married June 25, 2005.
Raymond works in the chemical industry
and Kristen in insurance while
completing her master’s and teaching
credential.
James Williamson (05) and Sarah
Delbridge (03) married July 2, 2005 in
Phoenix, Ariz.
Matthew Anderson and Bethany Bolin
(98) married July 23, 2005 and reside
in Murfreesboro, Tenn.
Albert Fenske (37) and Edith Jacobsen
married August 28, 2005. Albert is a
professor emeritus.
Michael Maroney (93) and Kate Wilson
married October 1, 2005 in
Doylestown, Penn. Michael is a senior
tax associate. Kate teaches first grade.
Tim Gaines (03) and Shawna Songer
married October 22, 2005. Tim is an
admissions counselor with PLNU.
Shawna will graduate from PLNU
this spring.
Births
Mareko Elijah: born to Henry and
Leilani (Stephenson) (96) Tuitele March
26, 2004. Sibling: Talia Lelei, 3.
Chloe Rae: born June 12, 2004 in
China and adopted by Rob and
Marian (Millsaps) (85) Owings June 14,
2005.
Lukas Riley: born to Frankie and
Elizabeth (Madrigal) (95) Jimenez July
7, 2004. Sibling: Ethan Xander, 2.
Hudson Maxwell: born to Robert and
Stephanie (Trumpy) (96) Taylor
September 12, 2004.
Lindy Joy: born to Matthew and
DanaRae (Bean) (96) Brouillette
September 16, 2004. Siblings: Miles,
6, and Liberty, 4.
Aidan Audie: born to D. Eric and
Rachel (Lat) (97) Tyler September 18,
2004. Sibling: Austin.
Skye: born to Scott and Maki
(Shimokawara) (00) Williams
September 18, 2004.
Madison Brean: born to Brent (93) and
Lori (Frey) (92) Kall October 8, 2004.
Brent is the youth pastor at Ontario
First Church of the Nazarene.
Annaka Mireya: born to Alan and
Amy (Fu) (86) Lee November 30, 2004.
Noah Loyal: born to Gary and
Michaela (Covington) (00) Krull
December 21, 2004.
James Edmund: born to Russell and
Susan (Hanger) (88) Glapion January
10, 2005. Sibling: Cassandra Ruth, 1.
Ryden Wesley: born to Dan (pref 01)
and Rachel (Turnbough) (01) Mathiesen
January 13, 2005.
Andrew Mark: born to Matthew (92)
and Suzanne (Reed) (91) Fleming
January 27, 2005. Siblings: Aidan, 7,
and Hannah, 5. Matthew completed
an M.A. in exegetical theology. He is
secretary for Cal-Fire Chaplain Corps
and worked Hurricane Katrina relief.
Andrew Timothy: born to Andrew (99)
and Angela (Lopez) (99) Blevins
January 31, 2005. Sibling: Audrey
Rose, 4. Andy is a consultant with
Microsoft. Angela is a homemaker.
Julia Anne: born to Christopher and
Michelle (Estes) (00) Readmond
February 28, 2005.
Grace Victoria: born to Kirk (88) and
Nancy Allen March 4, 2005. Sibling:
Joey, 5. The Allen family recently
moved to Tampa, Fla. to help start a
church at the University of South
Florida.
Malachi Samuel: born to Demetrius
(00) and Kacie (Mallicoat) (02) Marsh
March 12, 2005.
Kendall Brook: born to Troy and
Stefani (Gardner) (96) Reagan March
16, 2005.
Alexa Jane: born to Kyle and Jennie
(McClelland) (00) Svoboda March 30,
2005. Jennie teaches in the El Monte
City Schools.
Cameron Michelle: born to Tom and
Heather (Armas) (01) Cruz April 1,
2005. Heather teaches in the Chula
Vista Elementary School District.
Braden Andrew: adopted by Kevin
(96) and Karen (Gieg) (96) Rogers April
8, 2005. Karen is the director of children
and families at Imago Dei
Community.
Ian Steven: born to Andrew (99) and
Yvonne (Wilson) (99) Palm April 10,
2005. Siblings: Isaiah, Isaac and Israel.
Jess Benjamin: born to Chris (99) and
Julia (Rosa) (99) Hensley April 11,
2005. Sibling: Gracie Sharon, 3.
Jacob David: born to Jeff (96) and
Hannah (Behrend) (97) Sullivan April
11, 2005. Sibling: Makenna, 2. Jeff is
an associate professor at PLNU.
Paige Lynnae: born to Justin and
Tiffany (Denney) (00) Van Dusen April
18, 2005. Tiffany teaches in the
Porterville Unified School District.
Cameron Joel: born to Doug (99) and
Jennifer Poppen May 6, 2005. Doug is
a senior category specialist with Circle
K Stores, Inc.
Conner Bradley: born to Cody and
Deanna (Aucutt) (00) Vardeman May

13, 2005. Deanna is a business
office manager.
Stewart Andrew: born to Todd (92)
and Nancy Summers May 17, 2005.
Jameson Wesley: born to Jason (98)
and Britton (Lozano) (97) Neese May
18, 2005. Sibling: Meran Rebekah, 3.
Preston Bradley: born to Nathan (00)
and Jennifer (Cottrell) (01) Wigert June
2, 2005. Sibling: Ben, 4. Nathan is a
fire dispatcher for Ventura County.
Owen Andrew: born to Jesse (pref.
97) and Rebecca Starr June 8, 2005.
Sibling: Gavin Taylor born March
25, 2004. Jesse and Rebecca married
June 27, 2003.
Sophia Reneé: born to Glenn (78) and
Elizabeth Toplyn June 9, 2005. Glenn
is a psychologist for Mt. Sinai Services
and has a private practice.
Kayla Faith: born to Keivan and
Denise (Bell) (97) Tehrani June 12, 2005.
Cooper Winston: born to Kevin (00)
and Julie (Riggs) (01) Wakley June 14,
2005. Kevin is an attorney with
Mullin, Hoard, and Brown.
Maranda Ann: born to Harry and
Gerriana (Koetsier) (93) Prins June 28,
2005. Siblings: Marissa, 7, Garrett, 5,
and Makenna, 2.
Nicholas Ivan: adopted by Steve (95)
and Kathe (Mitzner) (99) Cherry July 7,
2005. Siblings: Jacob Steven, 2, and
Ryan William, 1.
Ryan Keith: born to Keith (98) and
Rachelle (Swank) (98) Baker July 18,
2005. Sibling: Kate, 2. Keith is a real
estate agent.
Amelia Rose: born to Brent (98) and
Sara (Martello) (99) Whitehead July 21,
2005. Siblings: Twins – Madeline Joy
and Olivia Grace.
Katja Norelle: born to Adam and
Alicia (Thomas) (98) Young July 22,
2005. Adam and Alicia married in
2000. Alicia taught at Fallbrook High
School for six years. Adam is a San
Diego police officer.
Josiah Daniel: born to Scott and
Chingman (Cheuk) (94) Callaham July
25, 2005.
Liam: born to Bill (00) and Erin (Holly)
(01) McCoy August 1, 2005. Bill is a
graduate student.
Emma Hallie: born to Robert and
Kristie (Harding) (98) Tibbitts August 1,
2005. Kristie is a senior attorney editor
for West Legal Publishing.
Hamilton Purcell IV: born to Hamilton
and Shannon (Anderson) (B.A. 89; Cred.
90) Collins on August 5, 2005. Shannon
teaches at Point Loma High School.
Quincy Evan: born to Kevin (90) and
Lisa (Allison) (pref. 89) McGinnis
August 8, 2005. Sibling: Aiden Zane,
3. Kevin serves as pastor of students
at Tempe Nazarene Church.
Lauren Montgomery: born to Tod (90)
and Stephanie McFarland August 9,
2005. Sibling: Ian Thomas.
Carolyn Jean: born to Michael and
Kirsten (Smith) (99) Cox August 10,
2005. Sibling: Samuel.
Kaiya Mackenzie: born to Joshua (99)
and Kellie (Smith) (00) Cameron August
11, 2005. Sibling: Madeline Rae, 3.
Kellie teaches in the Fairmont schools.
Lori Aine Elise: born to Conor and
Nicole (Shirbroun) (99) O’Healy August
15, 2005.
Natalie Jane: adopted by Eric and
Julie (Biggers) (98) Kincheloe and born
on August 17, 2005.
Skylar Saije Keziah: born to Mark
and Debi (Davis) (93) Stangeland
August 22, 2005. Mark is an arborist.
Debi is an event planner.
Bree Mackenzie: born to Matthew
(pref. 96) and Holly (Lamas) (97)
Ramsey August 23, 2005. Holly is an
HR manager.
Brooklin Taylor: born to Colin (00)
and Terra Bowles September 5, 2005.
Colin is a physical therapist.
Grace Makenzie: born to Craig and
Tracy (Juarez) (01) Duhs September
9, 2005.
Kolby Baldwin: born to Andrew and
Kelly Ledford (04) September 20, 2005.
Zachary Michael: born to Michael and
Keri (Kelley) (96) Harness October 12,
2005. Sibling: Rylee Christine, 2.
Stanislav, 8, and Sergei, 9: adopted by
Charles (93) and Christina Ethridge out
of Russia. Charles is a design/sales
representative.
In Memoriam
Greg Poppen (02) passed away on
April 15, 2005. He was 25 years old.
While attending PLNU, Greg served
as an ASB officer. He returned to the
university after graduation to work on
campus. He was loved and appreciated
by all faculty, staff and students
who knew him. He is survived by his
parents, Daryl and Karen Poppen,
and his brother,
Doug Poppen (99).
Edward “Ed” Davis (52) passed away on
April 28, 2005. Ed earned a master’s
degree from UCLA and devoted his
career to education as a teacher and
an administrator. He was active in the
PLNU Alumni Association, Education
Associates, and Point Loma Sports
Associates. His first wife, Donna
(Moulton) (53), died in 1989. Ed is survived
by his wife of 14 years,
Margaret (Anderson) Davis, his sons,
Dick (77), Dan and Dave, and eight
grandchildren.
Betty (Polino) (49) Kiner passed away
on May 8, 2005. She is survived by
her husband, Donald, a daughter,
three sons, five grandchildren, and a
brother, Michael Polino (52).
Rev. Gene Van Note (50) passed away
on June 9, 2005. He is survived by his
wife, Lois (Goodwin) (50), his daughters,
Susan Lomax (77) and Karen
Kochendorfer (78), his son, Kevin, and
nine grandchildren. Rev. Van Note
pastored in California for 23 years.
He then served at Nazarene
Headquarters as the executive editor
for adult Sunday school curriculum
for 18 years.
James Christian Bagby (99) passed
away on May 9, 2005. While a student
at PLNU, James served as an ASB
officer. After graduation, he worked
at the Pacific Boys Lodge in the San
Fernando Valley where he had a very
positive impact on students. James
will be missed by his family and his
many friends. He is survived by his
mother, Cindy Miller; his father and
stepmother, Robert and Paula
Burchett Bagby; and his brothers
and sisters, Shannon Burchett
Bryant, Patrick Bagby, Amy
Burchett, Robecca Burchett,
and Jeremy Burchett. ■
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Homecoming Weekend saw hundreds of alumni and
university friends return to campus to visit with each
other and participate in the 55 events that took place.
Thursday evening, the Fall Musicale showcased student
music ensembles in concert. The drama department
presented Moliere’s “The Miser” to two enthusiastic
audiences on Saturday.
The Homecoming theme, “Changing the World
Together,” was personified in the six alumni who were
honored. During Homecoming Chapel, the Alumnus of
Point Loma Award was presented to Dr. Charles Hardison,
Bobbi Seelig, Dan Whitney, and Daniel Jones. Saturday
evening, Jacque Frey and Dr. Ron Benefiel were honored
with the Distinguished Achievement Award during The
Main Event.
Friday night, the Variety Show and Coronation
entertained over 1,500 students and alumni. Chris Ritter
and Karrie Loock were crowned Homecoming king and
queen. Melissa Tucker and Brian Becker teamed up to
emcee the Coronation. Variety Show acts ran the spectrum
from jazz solos to jugglers throwing knives to a
ventriloquist and his dummy (who was actually quite
smart). Eric Groves and Chip Killingsworth, as Variety
Show emcees, kept the humor rolling all evening.
Eleven class reunions were hosted, from the Class of
1950 to the Class of 2000. Alumni shared stories, news
and laughter.
Sports were high on the list of activities, starting with
the Homecoming Golf Tournament on Friday morning. On
Saturday, alumni and students battled it out in tennis,
baseball, soccer and softball. In two exciting games, the
women’s basketball team triumphed over Melbourne Roos
from Australia (72 – 52) and the men’s basketball team
was victorious over the highly ranked Carroll College from
Montana (69 – 51).
Chalmer Cartwright and Ben Foster were honored
during the Cartwright/Foster Scholarship Dinner. These two
alumni served the institution as coach and professor for 20
years and 35 years respectively. Many of their former
players were on hand for this event. The Cartwright/Foster
Endowed Scholarship will help students for many years to
come.
All in all, it was an exciting weekend. A time of
reflection, worship and sharing – then traveling back
home to once again try to change our corner of the world
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ASB President Sherita Lucky welcomes
alumni to Homecoming
Alumna Theresa Kain
Men’s basketball, PLNU vs. Carroll College
Homecoming King and Queen Chris Ritter
and Karrie Loock
Roary the Sea Lion greets friends
Class of 1950 reunion
President Brower and students show their
school spirit at the men’s basketball game
PLNU baseball alumni take the field
Chalmer Cartwright and Ben Foster
Women’s basketball, PLNU vs. Melbourne
Roos
Drama department presents “The Miser”
by Moliere
Concert Band performs at the Fall Musicale
Ron Benefiel with wife, Janet; daughters,
Robyn and Leanne; son,Timothy
Jacque Frey with husband, Cliff
Variety Show MC Chip Killingsworth interviews
“future students” on stage.
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