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ALUMNI UPDATES ALUMNI UPDATES We love hearing from you! Please send us updates about educational accomplishments, new career opportunities, professional recognition, additions to your family, whether through marriage or birth, or any other news you’d like to share. Just email Laura Dancek at ldancek@gcasda.org. Bryan Olmstead, ’81, in addition to his work in commercial property development, has been coaching his daughter, Marina, to record breaking swimming success. Marina Olmstead now has her eye on swimming competitively at the college level and is well on her way as she breaks records and snaps up gold medals at state swim meets. B.J. Boles, ’87, graduated from Andrews University (AU) on August 6, 2017 with a doctor of ministry (D.Min.) degree. B.J. serves in Las Vegas, Nev. as the senior pastor of the Mountain View Church. Bob Overstreet, ’88, graduated from AU on August 6, 2017 with a Ph.D. in leadership. As a part of his program, Bob received additional training from Yale University in the area of emotional intelligence and focused his doctoral research on this subject. Bob serves as the assistant dean of the School of Education at Dalton State College in Dalton, Ga. Greg Hudson, ’91, graduated from AU on August 6, 2017 with a doctor of ministry (D.Min.) degree. Greg is the senior pastor of the Georgia- Cumberland Academy Adventist Church. Nick Payne and Holly Witt Payne, ’00 and ’96, welcomed David Michael into their family on 7/17/17. David Michael came into the world weighing 8 lbs. 3 oz. and is much loved by his big brother (Nathan, 4) and sister (Alyssa, 2). Nick is self-employed as a computer networking specialist and Holly is a CRNA at Gordon Hospital in Calhoun, Ga. Nate Dubs, ’04, was ordained into pastoral ministry on August 19 at the Statesboro Adventist Church. Nate serves the Georgia-Cumberland Conference as pastor of the Statesboro, Dublin, and Vidalia churches. Nate is married to Kristina and the two of them love being parents to their daughter, Ella. Amber Sornson Brandt, ’04, is enjoying a busy life with two children, a husband, and a nursing job at Memorial Hospital in Chattanooga, Tenn. Their second son, Caleb Benjamin Brandt was born on 8/16/16, weighing 8 lbs. 5 oz. Bradley Thames and Paola Cornejo Thames, both ’04, are the proud parents of Wesley Cooper Thames, born August 23, 2017. Wesley came into the world weighing 8 lbs. 6 oz. and measuring 20.5 inches. Bradley owns and operates Atlanta-based Creative Media and Paola is a nurse. Bryan Bankhead and Michelle Wildman, ’09, were married on August 13, 2017 in Flintstone, Ga. Bryan and Michelle are living and working in Knoxville, Tenn. Courtney Brackbill, ’10, married Jeremy Wampler on July 30, 2017. The couple live and work in Chattanooga, Tenn., where Courtney is a nurse and Jeremy is a physical therapist. Kelsey Twombley, ’10, graduated magna cum laude with her A.A.S. in radiologic technology. Kelsey is interested in specializing in interventional radiology. Dwagne (D.J.) Haskins and Gabriella Pasos, both ’12, graduated from AU in August 2017 with their doctor of physical therapy degrees (D.PT). On September 3 they were joined in marriage near Orlando, Fla. Following their honeymoon in the Caribbean the couple relocated to New Mexico, where they are both working as physical therapists in outpatient orthopedic clinics. Jaren Humphreys, ’12, is living near Milwaukee, Wis., where he serves as the treasurer for Milwaukee Junior Academy. Taylor Armstrong, ’13, is serving this year as a task force pre-k and kindergarten teacher at the Dillingham Adventist School in Dillingham, Alaska. Alex Brady and Kelli Stickney Brady, both ’13, are serving as task force workers at Shenandoah Valley Academy in IT and the business office, respectively. Jillian Cheever, ’14, is serving as a student missionary in the Philippines where she will be receiving and screening patients for medical care, and assisting the local Adventist doctor and nurses with care and support of their patients. When she is not working in the medical environment, she will also be involved with the pastor in house-to-house visits of patients & Bible study interests. Rayane Melo, ’14, was married to Stephen Smith on August 19, 2017. Rayane is currently finishing her education at Southern Adventist University (SAU) and is planning on pursuing a doctorate in chiropractic. Stephen works for SAU as an enrollment counselor and recruiter. Allison Melton, ’15, is serving this year as a student missionary in Kosrae, Micronesia where she is teaching 1st and 2nd grades and art for all the students. Michaela Davis, ’16, is serving as a student missionary this year in Kosrae, Micronesia where she is teaching 3rd and 4th grade and music for all students. Kris Stahl, ’16, is serving as a student missionary in the Philippines this year, working with a construction crew to upgrade an existing medical clinic. In addition, when not doing construction work, Kris will be involved with the local pastor in house-to-house visitation of patients and Bible study interests. 21 Annual Report
YOUNG ALUMNI REUNION AT SOUTHERN On September 28, approximately sixty GCA alumni stopped in to enjoy pizza, catch up with each other and GCA staff, and share memories of their time at GCA. Laughter rang out as they made fun of photos of themselves in old yearbooks. This annual event takes place on the campus of Southern Adventist University. Pictured left to right: Top left photo - Lucy Casas, Cierra Miller, Siera Eklund, Sam Cardona, Garrett Stephens, Courtney Day. Top right photo - Noah Humphrey, Eduardo Campos, Kelly Quintiana, Aubri Dancek, Candace Gettys, Rebecca Overstreet Bottom photo - Carine Moura, Joey Rocha, Karla Aponte, Jonathan Mancao, Rashid Logan, Cheyenne Pearson, Daisy Munoz. Upcoming Alumni Events Please join us at an upcoming alumni event nearest you. For more details, check our website: http://gcasda.org/alumni/alumni-regional-events November 8: Oakwood University January 20: Loma Linda, CA February 17: Orlando, FL April 6-8: Alumni Weekend at GCA June 2: Southern Adventist University - campmeeting ALUMNI UPDATES NEW ALUMNI PRESIDENT Robert (Bob) Overstreet is a 1988 graduate of Georgia Cumberland Academy. He went on to graduate from Southern Adventist University with a BS in Health and Physical Education and later earned an MS in Educational Leadership from UTC. After graduating from UTC, Bob spent the next 20+ years serving as a classroom teacher, vice-principal, and principal of K-12 schools. Recently, Bob graduated from Andrews University with a PhD in Leadership, and today, he serves as the Assistant Dean for the School of Education at Dalton State College in Dalton, Georgia. His passion is to simply "Grow People!" Robert and his wife of 27 years, Tammy, have two daughters. Laura, age 22, and Rebecca (2017 GCA graduate), age 18. The Overstreets are huge Atlanta sports fans and love kayaking, hiking, and spending time together. Please help us welcome Dr. Overstreet as he leads the alumni association. Annual Report 22
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