FALL 2008 - McMurry University

FRIENDS& FAMILYarea. One son, Nathan, graduated from high school thisyear, and James will be a junior in the upcoming schoolyear. Her husband, Dave ex ’90, works in the tech supportarea of FryMaster, who makes those great fryers forMcDonald's and other fast food restaurants.1987Bradley DeHaven ’87 was recently appointed SeniorPastor of Canyon Lake United Methodist Church.Nita Keesee ’87 currently serves as the NorthwestRegional Director of the TCTM. She is employed asInstructional Specialist at Craig Middle School and MathConsultant for Abilene Independent School District.1989Chris Cutler ’89 received a master’s of businessadministration (M.B.A.) degree in December 2007, fromSt. Edward’s University in Austin, Texas. His concentrationwas in Information Technology. Chris was recognizedfor being a member of the Delta Mu Delta (NationalHonor Society in Business Administration), having a 4.0GPA, and was awarded the 2007 Presidential Fellowship.Chris is married to Kris Rich Cutler ’89, also a McMurryalumna. Chris and Kris celebrated their 20th weddinganniversary this year and are the proud parents of Cecily,age 18, and Chase, age 9. Cecily plans to attend McMurryin fall 2008.Jeff Matsler ’89 is proud to report that he is currentlyserving as an Army Chaplain for over 1000 soldiersin Afghanistan. Please keep him in your prayers andthoughts.1992Shelly Nel Slyker Odom ’92 and her husband KyleOdom welcomed the early arrival of their twin girls onSeptember 13, 2007. Caroline and Olivia Odom were inthe hospital for about four months but are home now andare doing very well.Sarah Clayton Perera ’92 is proud to report that shehas started to work on her Ph.D., which will enable herto advance within her career field. She enjoys teachingSpanish and currently teaches both university andelementary school summer camps at North Carolina A&TState University.1993Fred Van Soelen '93 of Clovis, New Mexico, was reelectedin March to a second term on the Clovis CityCommission.Anthony Williams ’93, City Council Member for theCity of Abilene, was recently elected to serve on the 2007-2008 Texas Municipal League (TML) Board of Directors.Representatives of Region 6, which covers the Hub ofTexas—Abilene area, voted for Councilman Williams toserve as their TML Regional Director to fill an unexpiredterm. He is scheduled to serve through late October. Morethan 1,000 cities across the state are TML members. Sinceits formation in 1913, the League’s mission remains thesame: to advance and sustain the interests of the cities ofTexas.1995Harper Stewart ’95 is completing his 13th year ineducation and is currently the junior high principal inLlano ISD. His wife, Ashley Blanchard Stewart ’93,is completing her 15th year in education, serving asAssistant Superintendent with San Saba ISD. They havetwo daughters: Madilyn Grace (5) and Emma Faith (2).Craig Watson ’95 and his wifeRandi of San Antonio, Texas,welcome their baby daughterHayes Lauren Watson, whowas born June 27, 2008. Hayesweighed 6 lbs, 9 oz and was19 in long. Craig and Randi are very excited and feel veryblessed. 30 McMurry University