Cumberlite - 2012 Spring

SPrInG 2012
Amazed by Grace
Alumni Weekend, 2012
Alumni Weekend 2012 began taking shape last fall
when several honor class representatives and the GCA
alumni director met to start sharing ideas for this year’s
event. Although the actual activities for this Alumni
Weekend differed little from past years, the tone of the
weekend was highlighted by what took place in the
worship services on Friday night and Sabbath morning.
Amazed by Grace. Grace has a rightful place
at an alumni event. We pray that those who may have
been hurt by people or policies at GCA will extend
grace and forgiveness to those who have hurt them.
We pray that differences and dividing lines that seemed
important during the teenage years will disappear with
the opportunity to reconnect as adults.
Grace was evident at Alumni Weekend this year.
From the alumnus who opened up to his classmates that
he was gay, expecting rejection but finding acceptance
and love; to the support and love shown to those who
shared their experiences during the church service in the
“cardboard testimonies,” the GCA campus became a place of
grace.
Friday Night.
Cardboard testimonies by alumni, such as Sonia
Thompson Gott (‘72), had a powerful impact on
worshippers.
Vespers began
with a concert by
Steve Martin, ’77,
a very talented
musician who can
play just about any
instrument. Steve
was only limited
in this concert by
the instruments
he could afford to
bring with him on
the airplane. We
Former chaplain, LeClare Litchfi eld, spoke to our hearts during his
Spirit-fi lled remarks at the Alumni Weekend church service.
were blessed by his solo guitar music which
included hymn arrangements played in a
classical style. He also quickened the pace
with his banjo picking, allowing us to sing
along with him on a couple songs. Steve
ended his concert with Celtic style music
played on an Irish tin whistle. (To enjoy
more of Steve’s music, visit www.cdbaby.com
and type “Steve Martin” into the search box.
You can select from several albums he has
recorded.)
Rustin Sweeney, ’91 (attended), told
about getting asked to leave GCA during
his senior year and the downward spiral of
his life until God got a hold of him and he
surrendered his life and his addictions to
God. Rustin and his wife, Stacey, now live
This Issue Amazed by Grace 1-2 Honor Class Photos 3-5
Alumni Sports Night 6 Alumni Weekend Photo Collage 7 & 10 Golf Tournament 8-9
Ride for GCA 11 Southern California Event 12 Florida Alumni Event 13
Alumni Updates 14-15 Upcoming Events 16
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and work in an economically depressed area of Atlanta,
GA where they engage in friendship evangelism with
their neighbors.
Events of the Day. Sabbath morning started
with a continental breakfast in the church fellowship
hall, then a Sabbath School lesson taught by GCA
Principal Greg Gerard.
The worship service began with a beautiful organ
piece played by Mary Lou Rahn, ’67, then on to
the roll call with alumni president, Judy McGhee
Fehlenberg, ’77 and Greg Gerard. Beautiful music,
provided by Camerata, Symphonietta, and a praise
team prepared our hearts for the message of grace we
needed to hear.
LeClare Litchfield, former chaplain, brought us
the good news – punctuated by humor, drama and
music that tied it all together. The service ended with
“cardboard testimonies,” a moving dramatization of
what God has done in the lives of the alumni and staff
participants. To view any of the worship services from
Alumni Weekend, go to http://vimeo.com/channels/
alumni and click on the videos you want to watch.
The church service seemed particularly Spiritfilled
this year. Nancy Blow Howell, ’67, commented,
“The worship service Sabbath was outstanding.
So powerful! Those who didn’t come, missed a
tremendous blessing.” Chuck Foxx, ’82, was moved
by the spirit of the worship service, as well. “The
whole environment of that day was the most powerful
and emotional I have ever spent in a church service
anywhere in my life. I truly
believe God was in that room.”
Daniel Harper Garden
Dedication. The afternoon
brought a dedication service
for the new Daniel Harper
Garden, donated and installed
by Joe Hartsock, ’04, and Seth
Sheldon, ’05. Daniel graduated
from GCA in 2004 and passed
away last summer after a valiant
battle with brain cancer. He
and his wife, Logan Ehlert
Harper, ’05, met and began
dating at GCA. The garden
contains beautiful flowers and
plants, but its centerpiece is
the old chairlift (rescued from
Vail, Colorado) that has been
converted into a bench. The
chairlift is in honor of Daniel’s
love of snowboarding.
Rustin Sweeney, (‘91, attended) share his
personal testimony of how God saved his life
when in a downward spiral as a young adult.
Steve Martin (‘77) inspired listeners with his guitar, banjo, and Celtic
fl ute music at the Friday evening program.
Honor Class Reunions and Other Happenings.
Honor Classes enjoyed visiting Saturday afternoon,
with some extending their visits into the evening
hours. These gatherings offer time to reminisce, to
reconnect, and to share what is going on in lives.
Yearbooks come out, photo albums are shared, and the
stories tend to get bigger and better as the afternoon
passes.
For those who were not involved in honor class
reunions, Camerata put on an afternoon concert in
the foyer of the GCA church, providing a beautiful
musical telling of the Easter story.
Thanks to All Who Attended Alumni
Weekend! Attendance was down
this year perhaps due in part to
Alumni Weekend coinciding with
Easter Weekend and high gas prices.
But for those who came, the weekend
turned out to be beautiful in many
ways. From the perfect weather we
enjoyed, to Spirit-filled worship
services, to great sporting events and
wonderful opportunities to visit with
friends - it was a great weekend!
A special thank you to all who
helped organize reunions, those
who planned events, volunteers who
served at various functions, and GCA
staff and students who worked hard
to prepare the campus and provide
for our guests.
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Honor ClaSSeS
Class of 1967
Front row, left to right:
Nancy Blow Howell, Naomi
Newlon Sigler, Mary Lou
Rahn, Barbara Cummings
Willis
Back Row, left to right:
Bob Coolidge, Clayton P.
(Rick) Howell, Terry Phillips,
Ricky Shadix
Class of 1972
Front row, left to right:
Joy Rennard Buchholz, Cindi
Barrett Tryon, Sonia Thompson
Gott
Middle row, left to right:
Hale Burnside, Sandy Liles, Susan
Maretich Davidson, Beth Willis
Smith
Back row, left to right:
Mike Holland, Duane Anderson,
Eldon Carman, Bobby Land
Class of 1977
Front row, left to right:
Lisa Price Sanderford, Kim
Wygal Miller, Julia Herndon,
Teina Crauswell Curtis, Jody
Scheresky, Judy McGhee
Fehlenberg
Middle row, left to
right: Valerie Swanson
Breslow, Tammy Walker Barker,
June Simpson York, Donald
Robinson, Fred Land, Mark
Graham
Back row, left to right:
Steve Martin, Randy Coble,
Robert Bridges, Doug Strawn,
Harlan Tucker, Larry Ashcraft,
Greg King, Brent Bergherm
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Honor ClaSSeS
Class of 1982
Front row, left to right:
Regina Selfridge Evelyn, Gina
Bruce Turner, Suzanne Eaton
Bird, Tammy McGhee Brown
2nd row, left to right:
Jesse Landess (sponsor), Caroline
Maretich Bishop, Shari Bergman
McQuistan, Priscilla Darbo, Carol
Dickerhoff Martin, Randy Jones
3rd row, left to right:
Sheila Elwin, Kim Day, Steve
Martin, Jill Lee, Jonathan Wurl
Back row, left to right:
Dennis Ehlers, Bryan Braddock,
Chuck Foxx, Steven Cannon,
Henry Cantrell
Class of 1987
Left to right: Dorothy
Radke, Julie Sturtevant
Swafford, Chris Hudson, Shari
Cowen Blewett, Susan Shaffer
Gorgas
Class of 1992
Left to right: Adrian
Dukes, Susan Kratzer Reeve,
Mike Whalley
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Honor ClaSSeS
Class of 1997
Left to right: Ted
Stringer, Steve Shelburne, Jason
Belyeu
Class of 2002
Front row, left to right:
April Bickel, Katie Rigsbee
Schnell, Ashleigh Cowley
Langshaw, Brittany DeWild
Ryder, Kristin Roe, Xenia
Rodriguez Brown, Matt Smith
Middle row, left to right:
Eric Schnell, Melissa Harper
Blackwelder, Karissa Hansen
Cooper, Tracy Sumner Thomas,
Beth Daniel Tucker, Brad
Cornwell
Back row, left to right:
Phillip Evelyn, Chris Thomas,
Josh Tello, Tucky Tucker, Roger
Burgoyne, Luis Rivera
Class of 2007
Front row, left to right:
Allison Gerard Handal, Melissa
Ramos Beck, Katelyn Mirande,
Ale Canizales, Daphne Edwards,
Tekoa Penrose, Hannah Freire,
Katelyn Stearns Sharp
Middle row, left to right:
Michelle Choi, Jamie Bosecker,
Sarah Boyd, Kaley Greve, Jenessa
King, Aimee Burchard
Back row, left to right:
Sam Kim, Chandler Tello,
Brandon Wilson, Chris Walton,
Matthew Chung
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alumni Sports night
Nathan Meharry, ‘10, goes up for a dunk to
score for the alumni team.
Coach Fox honored GCA athletes during
Senior Recognition, as shown here with Katie
Birge.
Class of 2011 player, D.J. Haskins (#34),
shows he can still hold his own, even with stiff
Jaguar opposition.
GCA vs. Alumni Softball. The sports action got
started Saturday night with a softball game between GCA
students and alumni. The GCA team, coached by staff
member, Mark Torsney, jumped out to an early lead. The
Alumni team, coached by Clint Higginbotham (’99) and
Marvin Sheppard (’97), came back strong and took a 14-9
lead into the bottom of the seventh. The GCA team rallied
back with a walk off a two-run single, ending in victory for
the GCA team, with a score of 15 to 14.
Lady Jags vs. Alumni Basketball. The GCA Lady
Jaguars took on the lady alumni players in what started out
as a tight match as the alumni took the lead. But it wasn’t
long before the GCA girls started scoring and went on to a
win of 45 to 26 over the alumni women.
GCA Jaguars vs. Alumni Basketball. Following
the girls’ game, the GCA Jaguars took to the court against a
strong team of alumni players. The game was up and down
with some amazing shots and strong play by both teams. The
Alumni Weekend game is always the perfect opportunity for
some hot-dogging and showing off. Sometimes it works,
sometimes it doesn’t. We saw some great dunks by Nathan
MeHarry and D.J. Haskins. We also saw some great dribbling
and ball handling by both teams. In the last minute of the
game, Brandon Wilson (’07) shot and scored, taking the
alumni to victory with a score of 55 to 52.
Senior Recognition. GCA senior athletes were
recognized during the Alumni Weekend games. Coach Wally
Fox presented awards along with his praise and thanks for
what these outstanding young people have contributed to
the GCA sports program.
The Lady Jaguars gave the alumni women a run for their money with a
win of 45 to 26.
Daniel Acevedo, ‘11, waits to run off first base during the GCA vs.
alumni softball game.
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Former staff members, Janet and Bill Wood, enjoyed being back at GCA.
Does Coach Fox know everyone who comes to Alumni Weekend?
Class of ‘07 members led us in praise music at the Friday night
vespers program.
The Georgia-Cumberland Conference team: Jerry Fore, Don Keele, Paul Hoover,
and Kurt Allen
Father-Son duo, Olivier and Philippe Lemaitre enjoyed
the Ride for GCA.
Larry Ashcraft, ‘77, shared his cardboard testimony during the church service
Friends and family members gathered around cardboard testimony
participants to show their love and support during prayer at the close of the
church service.
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17th annual alumni
Golf Tournament
Kicks of f Alumni Weekend
It’s hard to explain if you’re not a golfer. But put
together a tournament for a good cause at a first class golf
course and the golfers will come. In fact, they will come in
numbers greater than the course can handle. So you may
have to turn some golfers away. They’ll come from as far
away as Maryland or Florida or sometimes California just
to golf with their classmates or golf buddies. Yes, it’s hard
to understand. But each year we love to see the golfers
come out for this annual fundraising event for GCA.
Championship flight, first place winners: Andrew Miller, Todd Gerrez,
Brian Ghormely and Ben Richardson (‘99)
George Whitman (‘68 & Platinum Sponsor), Julia Crump, Zach
Owens, and Russell Friberg (‘68) had a great day out on the course at
Barnsley Gardens Resort.
This year 128 golfers joined us at Barnsley Gardens
Resort in Adairsville, Georgia on a cool but lovely, rainfree
April day. For several years now this tournament has
attracted a full roster of golfers and has become a favorite
part of Alumni Weekend.
Golfers arrived at Barnsley the morning of April 6 and
were greeted by friendly GCA students ready to assist with
their golf bags. Helpful volunteers served up hot drinks,
passed out lunches and checked in each golfer. By 9 A.M.
the golf pro was ready to give the golfers their instructions
and send them off to their designated place to begin play.
A few hours later the golfers began arriving back at
the club house, turning in their score cards so the golf
pro could post scores and determine the winners for each
flight. Winners were also determined for longest drives
and closest to the pin.
And the Winners are...
First place winners for the Championship Flight
were Ben Richardson, Todd Gerrez, Brian Ghormely, and
Andrew Miller.
Second Flight, first place winners: Steve Johnson (‘85), Wally Fox,
Todd Hunt (‘85) and John Yost (‘83 )
Third Flight, first place winners: Jeff Lamberton, Kyle Leeper (‘06),
Don Leeper, Danny Lamberton
First place winners for the 2 nd Flight were Steve
Johnson, John Yost, Todd Hunt and Wally Fox.
First place winners for the 3 rd Flight were Don Leeper,
Kyle Leeper, Danny Lamberton and Jeff Lamberton.
Closest to the hole winners were: Jerry Fore, Don
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David Richardson (‘75) and Nancy Gerard (alumni director) posed
with the winners of the long drive and closest to the hole winners:
Todd Gerrez, Jerry Fore, Tyler Jones (‘09), Caleb McKinney (‘14),
and Don Leeper.
Leeper, Caleb McKinney, and Tyler Jones.
Longest Drive competition winners were Todd Gerrez
and Todd Hunt.
with classmates were second to none!” Mark Richardson
expressed the sentiments of many with his praise, “This is
one of the tournaments I most look forward to each year
and this was the best one yet!”
Thank You! We are grateful to all the sponsors,
golfers, and volunteers who worked together to help make
the golf tournament a success this year. The tournament
planning committee consisted of Steve Fehlenberg, Joel
Peel ’88, David Richardson ’75, Mark Richardson, ’74, and
Tony Shadix, ’78. Volunteers included Sharlene Carman,
Rick Cusick, Melissa Hannah and GCA students.
With sponsorships and golf entry fees we were able to
raise $23,690 which will go to support student scholarships
and capital improvements to the GCA campus.
Golfers love this event. Enthusiasm was high for
the tournament this year. Danny Harris, ’75, makes the
trip from Maryland every April for this event. “I look
forward to coming ‘home’ for this event every year!! It is
one of my favorite highlights of each spring. I especially
appreciate the change in golf venues now that it is hosted
at Barnsley Gardens and this year the course was in its best
shape ever. The gorgeous weather and the camaraderie
The Class of 1975 team - Danny Harris, David Richardson, Roger
Elliston and Brian Martin - played unopposed for the Alumni Cup.
Thank you to our generous golf sponsors!
Platinum Sponsors - $1500
Byron & Susan (Summerour) DeFoor • The Larson Five – Class of 1968
Johnny & Georgia (Butterfield) O’Brien
Gold Sponsors - $1,000
Roger Elliston, Class of 1975
Georgia-Cumberland Conference
Gordon Hospital
Eddie & Debbie Klein
Jeffrey King, ‘76
Sysco Foods
West Atlanta Endodontics,
Dr. David Norrington &
Dr. Eldon Carman
West Georgia Endodontics,
Dennis Starkey, D.D.S.
Silver Sponsors - $500
Alan & Diane (Artress)
Connelly,‘88
David Bishop Construction, Inc.
Georgia Emergency Care
Southern Adventist University
Don Wilson, ‘69
The Wurl Family
Hole Sponsors - $250
Dr. Daniel Ahn – North
Georgia Eye Care
Calhoun Anesthesia
Chase Farms
College Press
Dalton Plastic Surgery
Lynn & Paula Elkins
GCA Church
Genesis Women’s Center
Learning Labs, Inc.
Brian Martin – Class of ‘75
On-Site Care
Joel, ’88 and Jennifer
(Gibson) Peel, ‘89
David ’75 & Tami ’76
(Baker) Richardson
Sample Barn
TAG Manufacturing
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Britanny DeWild Ryder, ‘02, shared her testimony during the
church service.
Principal Greg Gerard and Alumni President, Judy
McGhee Fehlenberg, ‘77, presented the welcome and roll
call at the church service.
Part of the Harper family was on hand for the dedication of the
Daniel Harper Memorial Garden, here shown trying out the
chair lift seating structure built by Seth Sheldon, ‘05.
Alumni Weekend is all about connecting with friends!
Terry Phillips, Bob Coolidge and Bob’s wife served as friendly greeters at the
Class of 1967 registration table.
The class of 1982 enjoyed reconnecting during their time together on
Sabbath afternoon.
Barbara Willis, ‘68 and former staff, enjoyed catching up with a couple of
her former students, Russell Riles, ‘94 and Michael Whalley,’92.
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“ride for GCa”
Takes on north Georgia
The sound of motorcycle engines rumbling onto
the GCA campus began about 9:30 Sunday morning,
April 8, when the first bikes rolled onto campus. In
what turned out to be a record-breaking sized group,
30 motorcycles and additional passengers participated
in this fund-raiser for GCA.
The ride, led by Mark Brown, ’80, and David
Bishop, ’79, took the group from GCA to Waleska, on
toward Jasper, to Ellijay, and then up to Fort Mountain
with a stop for a group photo.
The weather provided perfect riding conditions.
The ride was going great until one of the riders lost
control of his bike and went off the road after the photo
stop on the top of Fort Mountain. Providentially, he
suffered only minor injuries, although his bike was
seriously damaged. Mark Brown, who had aborted the
ride early due to engine trouble, had already arrived
back in Calhoun so when the call for help came, he
was ready to jump in his truck and head back to Fort
Mountain to rescue the rider and his bike.
While there was the one unfortunate incident, it
did not overshadow the day. The excitement of riding
through the countryside on a beautiful day, the great
scenery and the camaraderie of the riders made for
another memorable motorcycle event.
Thanks to all who supported GCA through
participation in the Ride for GCA this year!
Riders enjoyed checking out the bikes as they came in before the ride
began.
Friends from the Conyers, GA church drove up from the Atlanta area
for the Ride.
The group gathered for ride instructions, given by leaders Mark
Brown, ‘80 and David Bishop, ‘79.
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GCa alumni and Former Staff
reconnect in Southern California
Friends, food, and shared roots brought a good
crowd of GCA alumni and former staff out to a
luncheon held in Loma Linda, California on January
21. Hosted by Greg and Nancy Gerard and Cyril
and Lyn Connelly, guests enjoyed the afternoon
reconnecting with friends and learning about how
things are going at their alma mater.
Current and former principals, Greg Gerard, Cyril Connelly and Jim
Clizbe with their wives, Nancy, Lyn and Ellen.
James ‘80 and Debbie Duerksen, along with Richard Harris, ‘78,
and John Davis, ‘78, enjoyed reconnecting.
Patty McGhee Coffman, ‘73, with niece Mandy Fehlenberg, ‘05.
We caught Bill Arnold, former staff, and Greg Gerard in between
stories for this photo.
Young alumni and friends enjoyed visiting over lunch.
Pam Arnold, the Bentjens and a few members of the Connelly clan
paused between bites for a photo.
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Central Florida alumni and Former
Staff Gather in orlando
Brought together by their shared roots, a group of
about thirty alumni, former staff along with friends
and family members gathered to enjoy some time
together at the Florida Hospital SDA Church on
Saturday afternoon, February 11.
Many of the group attended the church service,
where they were blessed by the preaching of Andy
McDonald, ’73. Following the church service, alumni
and friends started gathering together to network,
reconnect, and meet new people who share a love for
Georgia-Cumberland Academy.
What is it that brings people out for an event like
this? Kathy Cross Sanderford, ’74 and her husband
drove from across the state to come and won the
prize for driving the farthest for the event. Kathy
said, “I just want to keep in touch with my roots and
the places that helped me become who I am. Plus, it
was a nice get away!”
Thanks to all who attended the Florida GCA
Alumni event this year!
Andy (‘73) and Vickie McDonald enjoyed visiting with Danny and
Kathy (‘74) Cross Sanderford.
Jan Spivey Campbell, ‘66, was excited to see the Westfalls, who were
on the staff at GCA the first year it opened.
Good food + great friends = a wonderful alumni event!
Before saying “goodbye,” we paused for one last photo of the Florida
group.
Thanks to all the faithful alumni and friends who come out to our
Florida event!
Greg Gerard with former students Ale Canizales, Paula Thompson,
Shadelle Loiten and Daphne Edwards, all class of 2007.
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alumni Updates
Bill Arnold, Former Staff, serves as Associate
Education Superintendent for the Southeast California
Conference. His wife, Pam, is an RN in the Cardiac
Catheter lab at Loma Linda University Medical Center.
B. Beth Willis, Class of 1972, moved back to
Atlanta from Washington State.
Alan Ashcraft, Class of 1973, and his wife
Donna are living in Avon Park, Florida. They are
excited about becoming grandparents for the first
time this June.
Jeff Holweger, Class of 1974, and his wife
Jeri have recently settled in Greenville, SC. They are
both holding full time positions at Greenville Hospital
System.
Kathy Cross Sanderford, Class of 1974, is a
recovery room nurse and manages the office in her
husband’s dental practice.
John Davis, Class of 1978, lives with his wife in
Redlands, CA where he works in a private psychology
practice.
Shari Bergman McQuistan, Class of 1982, is
the new executive director at Elmcroft of Shallowford
Assisted Living in Chattanooga, TN.
Sheila Elwin, Class of 1982, was widowed
in January, 2011. She and her 8-yr-old son are
recovering well. Sheila has gotten her blackbelt in
taekwondo and continues to be a freelance writer
while homeschooling her son.
Cheryl Bowie Thomas, Class of 1982, married
Lloyd Thomas in 2011. She is now working at Emory
Winship Cancer Center.
Gina Bruce Turner, Class of 1982, has been
happily married 25 years. Her son, Keith, got married
last summer.
Jewel Follett Taft, Class of 1993, was married
to Brian Taft on May 22, 2010. They currently live in
Birmingham, AL. Jewel is working as a paramedic.
Quanny Carter Ard, Class of 1996, and her
husband welcomed a baby boy to their family on
January 27 th . His name is Dylan Emmanuel.
Julie Cook, Class of 1996, is currently teaching
English at Florida Hospital College.
Michael Sposato, Class 1996, lives in Ocoee,
FL and works at Orlando Health as a Certified Nurse
Anesthetist.
Zane Yi, Class of 1996, was a speaker at the
recent North American Division Adventist Christian
Fellowship Conference, held at Columbia University
in New York City. University students came from
across the country for this campus ministry conference
and were encouraged to make their faith known on
their campuses. Zane was also recently featured in an
article in the Atlanta Journal Constitution.
Jason Belyeu, Class of 1997, pastors two
churches in South Carolina.
Chris Latham, Class of 1998, and Emily
Richardson Latham, Class of 2001, welcomed
baby Brayden to their world on February 15, 2012,
weighing in at 7 lbs. 4oz. Kenzie is the proud big
sister.
Ruth Thomas, Class of 1999, is currently
working at Highlands Lake Center and a long-term
care/ rehab facility. Ruth is the proud mother of
Lorelei who is 8 years old.
Amy Anderson, Class of 2001, had a baby girl
name Jaquelyn born on August 28, 2011.
Nicole Antone Lasley, Class of 2003, and her
husband, Brandon, welcomed baby Brock Anthony,
on February 11, 2012.
Kyle Ramey, Class of 2003, is working in
outpatient MRI and X-ray for Northside Hospital.
He and his wife, Heather, live in Cartersville, GA and
are expecting their first child in August.
Ricky Dickerson, Class of 2004, is living in
Bismarck, ND, where he serves as dean of boys and
P.E. teacher at Dakota Adventist Academy.
Kelli Jo (Leeper) Lamberton, Class of 2004,
and her husband, Danny, welcomed Anabelle Hope
to the world on April 17, 2012. Anabelle weighed in
at 8.5 lbs.
Andrew Gerard, Class of 2005, graduated from
Georgetown University with a Master of Public Policy
degree in May, 2012. Following graduation he will be
working for a non-profit organization called Global
Knowledge Initiative.
Brittany Gimbel, Class of 2005, is currently
working at LLUMC in the cardiothoracic surgery
I.C.U. Brittany is also taking classes toward her
Family Nurse Practitioner degree.
Amanda Ernst, Class of 2006, graduated May
2012 from Southern Adventist University with a B.S.
degree in Graphic Design.
Thomas Hinrichs II, Class of 2006, graduated
May 2012 from Southern Adventist University with
a B.B.A. degree in Financial Services.
Hannah Ramey, Class of 2006, is a Starbucks
barista by day and a singer/songwriter by night.
Hannah DeLane (her stage name) can be heard at local
venues in the Marietta/Roswell (Ga.) area. Check
her website: www.hannahdelane.com for her show
schedule.
Matthew Taylor and Elizabeth Hernandez,
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oth Class of 2006, were married on April 15, 2012.
Elizabeth is working as a nurse in Erlanger Hospital’s
NICU. Matt works as a graphic designer and film
editor. They are both graduates of Southern Adventist
University.
Kevyn VanHorn, Class of 2006, is living and
working in Glenwood Springs, Colorado.
Emily Young, Class of 2006, is currently living
in Chattanooga, Tn. where she works as a graphic
designer for True North Custom Media and does
design work for a magazine called MD News.
Aimee Burchard, Class of 2007, graduated
from Southern Adventist University in May 2012 with
a B.S. degree in Mass Communication and an A.S.
degree in Graphic Design.
Alexandra Canizales, Class of 2007, graduated
May 2012 from Southern Adventist University with
a B.S. degree in Business Administration.
Lauren Dickerson, Class of 2007, is graduating
from Union College in May with a bachelor’s degree
in Nursing. She is engaged to Andrew Barnett and
will be married in September.
Daphni Edwards, Class of 2007, graduated
from Southern Adventist University in May 2012 with
a B.A. degree in Intercultural Communication and
International Studies.
Kaley Greve, Class of 2007, graduated Summa
Cum Laude from Southern Adventist University in May
2012 with a B.A. degree in Liberal Arts Education.
Jenessa King, Class of 2007, graduated Cum
Laude from Southern Adventist University in May,
2012 with a B.A. degree in Biology.
Shadelle Loiten, Class of 2007, graduated in
May 2011 with a B.S. in Psychology from Liberty
University.
Travis Moore, Class of 2007, is finishing his 1 st
year of Physical Therapy in the doctorate program at
Loma Linda University
Tekoa Penrose, Class of 2007, graduated from
Southern Adventist University on May 2012 with a
B.S.W. degree in Social Work.
Ali Concha Tucker, Class of 2007, and her
husband Jordan had a baby boy on February 9, 2012.
Liam David was 6 lbs. 4oz. and 20” long.
Carson Britt, Class of 2008, graduated
from Georgia Tech in May 2012 with a degree in
Computational Media. Following graduation Carson
will be working for a Tech company in the Atlanta
area.
Samuel Dong Kyu Shin, Class of 2008,
graduated Summa Cum Laude from Southern Adventist
University on May 6, 2012. Sam was a Southern
Scholar and graduated with a B.S. in Interdisciplinary
studies. Sam has been accepted to Loma Linda
University in the M.D./Ph.D. program.
Heather Thames, Class of 2008, graduated
from Southern Adventist University in May 2012 with
a B.S.W. degree in Social Work.
Joe Thomas, Class of 2008, graduated Cum
Laude May 2012 from Southern Adventist University
with a B.S. in Chemistry.
Hans von Walter, Class of 2008, graduated
as a Southern Scholar and senior class president
from Southern Adventist University, Summa Cum
Laude, with a B.S. degree in Chemistry. Hans will be
attending medical school at Loma Linda University
in the fall.
Carissa Lau, Class of 2009, is presenting a
poster presentation, “Effect of Extreme Prematurity
on Infant and Neonatal Mortality Rates in the United
States”, at the Pediatric Academic Societies in May
2012 in Boston.
Alexis Sornson Mohr, Class of 2009, was
married to Robert Mohr on February 26, 2012 in
Collegedale, TN.
Michelle (Shelby) Wildman, Class of 2009,
graduated from Southern Adventist University on May
6, 2012 with an A.S. in Nursing.
Cassandra Roseborough, Class of 2009, is
currently studying nursing at Florida Hospital College
and is graduating with an A.S.N. in December.
Zyndee Salazar, Class of 2009, is currently
at Florida Hospital and is graduating in 2013 with a
dual major of Occupational Therapy and a bachelors
in Health Sciences.
Sayre Black, Class of 2010, transferred from
Mercer to North Georgia College and State University
and is studying criminal justice and political science.
Jade Matthews, Class of 2010, is at Florida
Hospital College studying Biomedical Sciences and
is pursuing a degree in Physical Therapy.
Kelsi Williams, Class of 2010, spent the fall in
Florence, Italy where she studied Italian and opera.
For the past three months Kelsi has taught English
and music at a primary school in Managua, Nicaragua.
What’s new in your life? Send alumni updates
and news to Nancy Gerard at nagerard@gcasda.org or
update your information at the GCA website: www.
gcasda.org and click on the Alumni tab.
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Upcoming events
May 18, 19 GCA’s Graduation Weekend. Check out times and locations at the
GCA website - www.gcasda.org.
May 25, Collegedale Area Alumni/Former staff supper: If you are coming to
campmeeting or live in the Collegedale area, join us for supper and a time to visit, 5:30 p.m. in
the White Oak Room of Thatcher South Hall on the campus of Southern Adventist University.
Call or email Nancy Gerard at 770.548.3233 or nagerard@gcasda.org for more information.
June and July: If your phone rings and the caller ID says “Georgia-Cumberland Academy”
we hope you will pick up. Students will be calling our alumni to update information and ask
for your support. Thanks for all you do for GCA!
August 12, 13 - Registration and start of the GCA School Year: Do you know a young
person who should be at GCA? Please call or email our recruiter, Brigett Pangkey (706.728.4760,
brpangke@gcasda.org), or go online to find application materials.
Georgia-Cumberland academy
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Phone: (706) 629-4591 • Fax: (706) 629-1272 • Email: nagerard@gcasda.org • www.gcasda.org