Cumberlite 2020 Winter

Matthew and Elizabeth
Taylor, ’06, are the proud parents of
Benjamin Brian
Taylor, born on
December 5,
2019. Benjamin
weighed 8 lbs.,
8 oz., and was
21 inches long
and was happily
welcomed by big sister, Hadassah (3).
Becky (Riggs) Lau, ’07, recently
graduated with her master’s degree in
nursing administration and works at
the Mayo Clinic. Her husband Chris,
’07, accepted a new position at Point B,
a management consulting, property development,
and venture capital company.
Chris and Becky reside in Phoenix.
Jenny (Camp) Jones, ’10, and
her husband Dean, recently celebrated
the birth of their daughter, Evelyn Louise
Jones. At birth, Evelyn was 10 lbs. and 20
inches long.
Josh Johnston, ’11, recently accepted
a position at General Electric
outside of Boston. His area of expertise
is in engine dynamics.
Corina Durante, ’12, graduated
from Southern Adventist University in
December 2019 with a B.S. in nursing.
Siera Eklund, ’14, graduated from
Southern Adventist University in December
2019 with a B.A. in history and an
A.S. in accounting.
Erin Jones, ’14, graduated with an
A.S. in nursing from Southern Adventist
University in December 2019.
Joey Rocha, ’14, graduated from
Southern Adventist University in December
2019 with a B.S. in nursing.
Monica Carrick, ’15, graduated
with a B.S. in business administration
from Southern Adventist University in
December 2019.
Ximena Ramirez-Guarnizo,
’15, earned her bachelor’s degree in nursing
from Southern Adventist University
in December 2019.
Claire Brewer, ’16, earned the distinction
of graduating Magna Cum Laude
as a Southern Scholar from Southern Adventist
University in December 2019. A
Southern Scholar completes extra courses
of study, along with a senior research
project. Claire’s
project was titled,
“Determination of Berberine Concentration
in Commercially Available Brands
of Hydrastis canadensis (Goldenseal)
Herbal Supplement Using High Performance
Liquid Chromatography.” Her B.S
degree is in biology research.
Sadie Dixon, ’16, graduated Summa
Cum Laude with a B.B.A. in marketing
from Southern Adventist University in
December 2019.
Bruno Moura, ’16, graduated
from Southern Adventist University in
December 2019 with a B.S. in business
administration.
Isabella Showalter, ’16, graduated
Magna Cum Laude with a B.S. in
business administration from Southern
Adventist University in December 2019.
Corrections: In the 2019 fall issue, the
birth announcement for Kevin and Rachel
(Stearns) Klein, ’05, was incorrect. Kevin
and Rachel are the proud parents of Levi
Kevin Klein. Levi was born on September
28, 2019, weighing 7 lbs., 6 oz., and was
21.5 inches long. Mom, dad, and Levi are
doing great!
On page 17 of the 2019 fall issue, the center
photo featured a snapshot of alumni
parent Rocquel Thompson and current
parent Beverly Sargeant.
DANIEL HARPER
MEMORIAL GARDEN
The completion of the student center
necessitated the relocation of the Daniel
Harper Memorial Garden. Daniel, a graduate of the class of
2004, lost his battle with a malignant brain tumor back in the
summer of 2011. Over the course of 16 months, he maintained
a blog, sharing inspiration while on the journey through his illness.
The blog excerpts were published into a book titled, Daniel’s
Blog. Daniel is remembered for his love of board sports and was
an avid snowboarder. Joe Hartsock, ’04, installed the original
garden. Seth Sheldon, ’05, drove a ski lift chair from Vail,
CO to Calhoun. The lift chair has
been moved to the new garden
location, for all to enjoy as they sit
and reflect. The garden is now located
outside the Goodman Family
Prayer Room.
Jonathan Harper, ’09, Daniel’s brother,
pictured by new garden location
Daniel Harper
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