David Gish, ’96 teaches junior high science and is the head football, wrestling and track coach for the Widefield School District in Colorado Springs.
Shari (Mitchell) Trillo, ’96, is an occupational therapist with the University of Kansas Hospital in Kansas City.
Lynn (Pearson) Reazin, ’96, works at Community America Credit Union as Vice President of client services.
Stephen Lepper, ’96, a Lieutenant in the U.S. Navy, is currently stationed at the U.S. Naval Academy where he is a college instructor.
Marlo (Moore) Collins, ’96, lives in Waco, TX, where she is a professional photographer specializing in portraiture and weddings. You can visit her site at www.MarloCollins.com
Genia (LaPreze) Henwood, ’96 is in her fourth year as Infant/Toddler Coordinator with the Raytown School District, which is funded by a Family Literacy grant. This program assists in improving adult’s education and their parenting.
R. Tyson Jones, ’96, works as a regional sales manager for Wine Cellar Innovations. Allison (Bryant) Jones, ’99, completed her Masters of Education in Curriculum in June of 2006.
Brijin (Johnson) Gardner, ’96, has completed her RPT (registered play therapist) certification, her LSCSW in Kansas, and her LCSW in Missouri. Brijin works as a clinical social worker for the Platte County R-3 schools.
Tabitha (Akins) Bratt, ’96 and Justin Bratt, ’97 purchased her parent’s business, Akins Excavating, this summer.
Jonathan Stein, ’96, is a District Fisheries Biologist for the Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks.
Christina (Carlson) Krumm, ’96, graduated with a Master’s in Social Work in May from New Mexico State University.
Susan (Duran) Patten, ’96, has been named Director of Individual Giving at St. John’s College in Santa Fe, NM. She will oversee all major and planned gifts for the college.
Jason Creed, ’96, is the accounting manager and controller for Mid Kansas Coop in Moundridge.
Christopher Nelson, ’96, lives in Fort Wayne, IN where he is the director of music and organist at the First Presbyterian Church.
Carri (Lindstrom) Thies, ’96, was promoted this spring to senior financial reporting supervisor and transferred to the Energy Division of Black & Veatch Corporation.
Chris Boswell, ’96, has been named district sales manager with Shelter Insurance Company and has relocated to Holton, KS.
Trevor Foreman, ’96, teaches at South High School in Wichita.
Joel Cromwell, ’01, is a court services officer with the 28th Judicial District in Salina.
Don Crow III (Trey), ’01 teaches 8th grade science at Salina South Middle School. He is also the head coach for the Salina South High School boys and girls soccer teams.
After completing his M.S. in Mental Health Counseling from Emporia State University, David Olsen, ’01, is a licensed professional counselor for the State of Kansas. He is employed at the Central Kansas Foundation in Salina as an outpatient alcohol and drug counselor and has developed an anger management program for the Central Kansas Foundation.
Philip Brown, ’01, is in his 6th year of public school teaching—currently the director of choral activities at Hopkins High School in Minnetonka, MN. He is also serving as the director of music at First Presbyterian Church in White Bear Lake, and is working on his M.M. degree in music teaching at Northern Arizona University.
After receiving a Doctor of Pharmacy degree in December 2005, Aaron Williams, ’01, is a pharmacist with Walgreens in Rogers, AR.
Clay Searles, ’01 is a product specialist for Goodyear Tire & Rubber, and currently resides in Topeka.
2001 Class Agent Brandie (Jeffreys) Boden is a financial analyst for Aprimo, Inc. in Indianapolis, IN.
Kyle Winright, ’01 lives in Olathe, KS, and is the manager of delivery support for RH Donnelley, Inc.
Wendy Osner, ’01, works as a registered financial analyst with A.G. Edwards & Sons, Inc. in Salina.
Stacey (Bailey) Bernal, ’01, is employed by Cargill as a transportation systems manager in Wichita.
Clint Floyd, ’01, practices law at Floyd Law Office in Johnson, KS.
Amy (Scardina) Swartz, ’01, works as a marketing coordinator for Shafer, Kline & Warren, Inc. in Kansas City, MO.
Kylee Rudkin, ’01, lives in Ulysses, Kansas, where she is an art teacher at Kepley Middle School.
Brandon Redetzke, ’01, who was a police officer in Kansas City, MO for 3 years, has recently accepted a position as a Deputy United States Marshal. He is currently based in Kansas City and is working on completion of the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center at Glynco, GA.
Trevis Tonne, ’01, is a teacher, athletic director and track coach for Tipton Catholic High School. He also currently farms and operates a pheasant hunting lodge with his father and brother.
Kelly Friesen, ’01, has been promoted to First Lieutenant in the U.S. Air Force. He is currently a weapons systems analyst with the Office of Aerospace Studies.
A social studies teacher with Maize High School, Beth Schmidt, ’01 graduated from Baker University in December 2005 with a masters in school leadership.
Emily Gaines, ’05, works at Inroads Counseling as a psychosocial rehabilitation specialist.
Tom Casart, ’05, is working at TD Ameritide and also as a graduate assistant coach for the men’s basketball program at Bellevue University.
Brea (Goodier) Lambert, ’05, has begun a Master of Education program at the University of Minnesota in Minneapolis.
Melissa (Gaskell) McCrory, ’05 is employed by Pennsylvania Life Insurance Company as a senior market specialist.
Working at the First Presbyterian Church in Cheyenne, WY as a youth director is Laura Perry, ’05.
Mary Beth Smith, ’05, recently completed a year of being a traveling American Missionary with “Captive Free”.
Chelsey Rziha, ’05, is a baker for Dillons in Manhattan, KS. She is also working to start her own art business.
An associate teacher at The Educare Center of Omaha, Erinn Hardy, ’05, lives in Omaha.
Chris Lebeda, ’05, works at Harlow Aerostructures as a cost accountant.
Jerilynn (Beckman) Weisshaar, ’05, is a second year student at the Kansas State University College of Veterinary Medicine.
Usen Edittu, ’05, has been accepted into Barry University, School of Podiatric Medicine and SurgeryProgram in Miami, FL.
Alejandro Masias, ’05, a 5th grade teacher at St. Vrain Valley School District in Longmont, CO, is currently in training to quality for the Olympics in the sport of Judo. He is currently ranked in the top 10 in the nation for the 81 kg (178 lbs.) weight class. He hopes to make the 2008 and 2012 Olympic games. In order to do this, Alejandro needs to make the top 5 to receive an invitation to the Olympic trials.
Working as a nanny and governess, Kimia Bundgard lives with a family in Laytonsville, MD.
Amy Nordquist, ’05, is currently in her 2nd year of graduate school at Marywood University. She is also working at Friendship House, a treatment facility for behavioral youth.
Jackie Schaefer, ’06 is the program coordinator with Lutheran Disabilities Ministries in Anderson, IN.
Scott Barkley, ’06, works as a Chemist I with National Cooperative Refinery Association in McPherson, KS.
Matt Clark, ’06, is a loan servicing specialist in Lenexa with Community America Credit Union.
Elena Smirnova, ’06, lives in Buena Park, CA, and serves as the assistant director of the Southern California Veterinary Medical Association in Cypress, CA.
Matt Taylor, ’06, has been working as a hand with the Richey Oilfield Construction in Bridgeport, TX.
Kendall Allen, ’06, is a fourth grade teacher with the Omaha Public Schools.
Other 2006 graduates who have new teaching jobs this year are:
Jon Webster (7th & 8th grade teacher at Conway Springs Middle School in Conway Springs, KS); Ky Swisher (social studies teacher and coach at Ellinwood Public Schools in Ellinwood, KS); Felecia Simms (freshman health and junior high girls physical education teacher at Anderson County High School in Garnett, KS); Kellie (Schmidt) Obermueller (5th-6th grade teacher at Lincoln Elementary School in Lincoln, KS); Kajsa Hultgren (1st grade teacher at Rockdale County Public Schools in Conyers, GA); Nina Urban (high school English teacher at Lucas-Luray High School in Lucas, KS); Donelle Stevens (4th grade teacher at MJ Christensen Elementary School in Las Vegas, NV); and Ryan Biegert (business teacher at Augusta High School in Augusta, KS).
Ben Fulton, ’06, lives in Ashland, NE, where he is the coordinator of Congregational Relations for the Nebraska Lutheran Outdoor Ministries.
Brandi Lewis, ’06, is a family service coordinator for KVC Behavioral Healthcare in Beloit, KS.
Lisa Carter, ’06, works with SRS in Salina, KS as a social worker.
Maggie VanKooten, ’06, works for the City of El Dorado (KS) as a patrol officer.
Three 2006 graduates are teaching music this school year: Sarah Reif is the Director of Music for the Ell-Saline School District in Brookville, KS; Sarah Harvey teaches 4th, 5th and 6th grade music at USD 333 in Concordia, KS; and Jessica (Peterson) Harrison is a K-12 vocal music teacher at USD 293 in Lincoln, KS.
Brian Bengtson, ’06, works in marketing and as a teller with First Bank Kansas in McPherson.
A new employee with G.L. Huyett in Minneapolis, KS, Ryan Wilson, ’06, works as a production engineer.
Derek Kellerman, ’06, is working in Atlanta, GA for Wentworth Marketing as an account mananger.
Samantha Barrows, ’06, works as a pharmacy technician for Parker Pharmacy in Parker, CO.
Aubrey Streit, ’06, is serving as a volunteer teacher with the ELCA Global Mission in Bratislava, Slovakia.
Continuing their education after their 2006 graduation from Bethany are: Tyler Boyd (University of Louisiana-Monroe); Amy Glendening (Wichita State University); Hannah Wagner (Minot State University); Jenna Plattner (Wichita State University); Wendy Dinkel (Kansas City University of Medicine & Biosciences); and Chelsea Longhofer (Wichita State University).
Katy Harder '06 Sends her November Newsletter from Slovakia. MORE.
Ronald Long '71 will be receiving the prestigious Katrina Presidential Unit Citation from the United States Coast Guard for providing legal services in the Hurricane Katrina recovery efforts. Long was inspired to help in Katrina victims while reading about the need for volunteers in the PBA's The Pennsylvania Lawyer magazine. A member of the Coast Guard Auxiliary, Long picked up the phone and called the Coast Guard to see what he could do to help. Working through government channels, Long obtained special permission from the Mississippi Bar to practice law within Mississippi. He then started working the phones from Pennsylvania to benefit many Mississippi residents who otherwise would have been unable to access a lawyer.
Joel Hake '05 has begun a post baccaluaret program at KU. It is a 13 month program he was specially invited to apply for and was accepted along with 12 others. The progrm combines upper level science courses with weekly meetings, research, and clinical experience and ends with matriculation into the fall 2007 medical school class at KU.
December 5
Annie Hutson '03 is currently pursuing a Master's in clarinet performance at the University of North Carolina at Greensboro.
December 4
Darren Vorderbruegge '87 was named as head basketball coach for the Hawai‘i Pacific University program for 2006-07. More.
Kathleen (Malwick) Cade '74 writes "After 20 some odd years in and out of early childhood education and customer care in the graphic arts business I am back in elementary education at my dream job. I am currently the second grade teacher at Messiah Lutheran School in OKC. I am having the best time of my life!"
December 1
Joey Martinson '06, Salt Lake City, Utah, has signed a rookie contract to play professional baseball for the Southern Illinois Miners. MORE.
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Alumni & Friends Scrapbook
Don '98 and Mary (Oberle) '95 Palmer sent these fun pictures of the two of them and their children Emilie and Jack.
Many of you share your pictures with us. When you do just let us know if it is ok for me to post one on here.
Births
Update on Andrew Clouse son of Mike '02 and Kari '02 Clouse:
Andrew and family just wanted to say thank you to everyone for all the thoughts and prayers. While at Children's Mercy it was easy to feel isolated from the rest of the world, but knowing that so many were lifting us up prayer was truly comforting. The visitors that we had were much appreciated, too.
Andrew has been home for over a week and is doing great. The pediatrician said he looked good today and he weighed in at 9 lbs 7 oz (birth weight 8 lbs 9 oz). He is back to the "normal" routine of eating, sleeping, pooping, and playing. We are loving every minute!
Thanks so much,
The Clouses
Michael '94 and Jodi Schlabach announce the birth of daughter Mary Lorane born December 7, 2006. She weighed 8lbs. 3oz. and length of 21 in.
Kyle '05 and Dana Ellis announce the birth of their daughter Olivia Faith born 11-21-2006 weighing it at 7 lbs 7 oz and length of 18 in.
Bria (Tidemann) Lehr and Greg Lehr announce the birth of Macee Jae, born February 19, 2006.
Hannah Marie was born June 20, 2006 to Arlyce (Schardt) Allen and John Allen. Arlyce is a staff accountant with Ernest-Spencer Companies in Meriden, KS.
A daughter, Mercedes Nicole, was born June 24, 2006 to Stephanie Davis, ’05 and Joe Cubillas II. She weighed 8 lbs and was 20 inches long.
Christine (’05) and Leonard Ibarra (’04) are new parents of Sariah Dawsyn, born September 19, 2006.
Camille (Anderson) Burt, ’96 and Chad Burt, ’97 welcome new daughter, Bethany Augusta Burt, born July 22, 2006. Camille works as a senior inventory controller for Hallmark Cards in Kansas City, and Chad is employed with Fidelity Investment.
Daric Neuschafer, ’96 and his wife, Jennifer, had a new addition to the family with the birth of Maddox Xavier on January 1, 2006. Daric, a physicians assistant at the Hutchinson Clinic, has started his third year of orthopedics work with an emphasis on spine surgery, and is assisting in the development of one of the top spine programs in Kansas.
A daughter, Nataniya May, was born October 22, 2005 to Elizabeth May, ’05 and Caleb May.
Bryna Rene was born October 21, 2006 to Stephanie (Hildebrand) Baird, ’96 and Jason Baird, ’95. She weighed 6 lbs. 9 oz. and joins big brother Hunter.
***NOTE: We are doing a special interest story on international adoptions. If you would like to submit information regarding your international adoption, please email me at greenupj@bethanylb.edu
Marriages
Merrily (Collins) '64 McCamey and J.P. McCamey were married January 15, 2004. They reside in Great Bend, KS. She is retired.
Kyle Ellis, ’05 and Dana Drake were married May 28, 2006. They reside in Overland Park, and Kyle is a chemist with Pfizer, Inc.
Lisa Morse, ’01 and Jason Euzukonis were married September 23, 2006 in Salina, KS. They now reside in Haverhill, MA, where Lisa is an art therapist with Health and Education Services.
Jennifer Warren, ’01 and Matt Marshall reside in Salina, following their March 4, 2006 wedding. Jennifer is a special education teacher at Heusner Elementary School in Salina.
Melissa Wenz, ’05 and Matt Taylor, ’04 were married June 24, 2006 in Ellsworth, KS. They reside in Hutchinson, KS, and Melissa works as sales manager with Grand Prairie Hotel & Convention Center.
Deaths
Carlene (Olson) Banks '51 died December 10, 2006. Picture circa 1947 Daisy Queen. 
Carl Oakleaf '62 died September 25, 2006. Picture circa 1959.
Upcoming Events
Check out Homecoming 2006 pictures! MORE
Other Campus News
Bethany College has begun a 10-month process designed to help the college live up to its full potential. Bethany has contracted with Carnegie Communications to conduct a branding study for the college. The process includes market research, brand-plan development, and development of creative vehicles to help communicate with our constituents. The end result will be clearly articulated, consistent, compelling ways to communicate what Bethany does best to prospective students, alumni, donors, and the community.
Faculty News
Faculty Development Awards
Several faculty members have received Woodward and Burmeister awards from the Faculty Development Committee. Woodward awards, given to support activities that enhance creative teaching and effective student learning, were given to:
Carl Isaacson, to attend the Hope at Luther Conference
Mark Ahlseen, to attend the Christian Business Faculty Association Meeting
Mark Kozubowski, to attend the Case Studies In Science workshop
Daniel Mahraun, to attend the American Choral Directors Association National Convention
Kristin Van Tassel, to attend the Mendocino Coast Writers Conference
Burmeister awards, given to support activities that encourage and enhance scholarship and creativity, were given to:
Bruce Kahler, for several trips to Topeka to research Civil War veteran organizations
David Delphenich, to attend the 11th Marcel Grossmann Meeting on General Relativity
Greg LaGault, to defers costs involved in the completion of his dissertation in playwriting at Southern Illinois University at Carbondale
Ron MacLennan, to attend the American Academy of Religion and Paul Tillich Society meetings
Kristin Van Tassel, to attend the Popular Culture Association and American Culture Association conferences
Advancement Updates
Odds and Ends ~ Classifieds
Want a 2006 Homecoming Choir CD/DVD? They are available for purchase for $13.00. Contact Cheryl Rasmussen '82 to order. Cheryl_rasmussen@hotmail.com
The Monthly Email News list is being revamped, if you are not receiving the link and would like to get it please email me at greenupj@bethanylb.edu and we will make sure to get you on the list. Thank you for your patience as we continue to improve our services to alumni.
A message from the Bookstore....
We’re excited about a link on the Bethany Bookstore website.
It’s called My Garb and it lets you create Bethany apparel that suits even unique needs.
Please take some time to look at it; I think you will find it fun. I can help you with it if need be but it’s very user-friendly.
Simply go to the bookstore website or click on this link.
http://www.mygarb.com/BethanyCollege.
GET CREATIVE!!!
ARCHIVES
Important Note: A quick note about the archives. You will notice that we are now producing one publication monthly rather than two. After experimenting with the website and electronic news it appears that one is sufficient to get all of the news to you. We will continue to forward the monthly news links to you at the end of each month. Thank you for your feedback regarding our online publications.
Ray Troll '77 Was named artist of the year by the Govenor of Alaska, read 
Tom Isern ' 74 Is regularly featured on Prairie Public Broadcasting out of Fargo, North Dakota. He had a world premiere of "Candles of Canaan" on December 3. Isern's essays have been published in newspapers across North Dakota, and they became a radio feature on Prairie Public in 2004. 
