Kelley (Staggs) Brake '88 has been working as Administrator for the 21st Century Community Learning Center at five Elementary Schools in Clovis, New Mexico. Courtesy Photo.
Terry (Ted) Huston '77 will be celebrating 20 years as the Pastor of Central Baptist Church in Jefferson City, Missouri on August 5, 2007.
Mrs. Julie (Stipan) Huston '77 has been the church pianist and serving in various capacity.
Richard Bergen '53 of Salina, KS was named Distinguished Kansan of the Year by Gov. Kathleen Sebelius at the annual Native Sons and Daughters Banquet 1/26/07. He is the artist of "Ad Astra" which is the sculpture of a Kansas Indian and adorns the top of the Statehouse in Topeka. More.
Joy Hampton '06 has just been accepted to dental school at the University of Missouri at Kansas City.
Darren '87 and Amy (Blackman) '85 Vord Darren is the new Head Men's Basketball Coach and Athletic Director at Hawaii Pacific University. Amy is K-1 teacher at Voyager Charter School in Honolulu.
Michael Chambers '95 started a new job as Human Resources Manager at Central Kansas Foundation in Salina, KS. CKF is a nonprofit alcohol and drug treatment center.
Dr. Robert Habiger '69 has accepted the position of Chief Technical Officer for the geophysical company, Spectracics in Zurich, Switzerland. He and his wife, Celeste (Bohman) Habiger '69 will be relocating from Houston, Texas to Zurich in February 2007.
Kirsten (Friend) Herman '84 lives in Olathe with her husband Mike and children Lana and Kreg. She works at Prairie Trail Junior High as a physical education teacher.
Katie Bishop '00 is in charge of Heartspring of Wichita, marketing, advertising and public and media relations activities. She produces Dialogue, the quarterly newsletter for donors, and the newsletter for Heartspring parents. Heartspring is a worldwide center for children with special needs.
Michelle (Day) Johnson '85 and her husband Jim have adopted a little girl through Children's Hope International (St. Louis, MO) from Chelyabinsk, Russia in 2001. Her name is Ekaterina. The full story will be in the Spring 2007 issue of the Bethany Magazine. She is
currently the assistant for the Executive Director of Crystal Bridges, an American Art museum that is being built in Bentonville by founder Alice Walton, daughter of Sam Walton. Courtesy Photo.
January 23
Cristi (Frenzen) Zuege '77 is the athletic secretary at Silver Creek High School in Longmont, Colorado.
January 22
Roccal Jones '05 is currently living in Irving, Texas and is working as a Juvenile Probation Officer.
January 21
Jay Edwards '79 was awarded NCTE (National Council of the Teachers of English) Kansas Language Arts Teacher of the Year (2006) and got my plaque at the National Conference in Nashville in November.
Phil Katzenmeier '82 of Eudora, KS was awarded 4A Track & Field Coach of the Year by the KCCTFCA at the State Clinic in Junction City on Jan. 6th, 2007. Courtesy Photo
Sherry (Erickson) Fields '74 writes that she and her husband, Gary recently moved to Las Vegas after 26 years teaching in Hillsboro. She is teaching 3rd grade at an inner city school near the Strip in North Las Vegas. Gary is working for Southern Nevada Water Authority as a construction manager. Our son, Ryan, is working as a diesel mechanic for Schlumberger Oil Company in Hobbs, New Mexico. They are really enjoying their life changes.
January 19
Diane (Keefover) Freitas '97 is currently a Coordinator and Special Education Teacher at the American School of Brasilia in Brasilia, Brazil.
Sergeant First Class Martin Tyce ('89) is from Rock Springs, Wy. He became a member of the USMA Band in 1989 after receiving his bachelor of arts degree in music performance from Bethany College in Lindsborg, Kansas. Tyce has studied with Joseph Alessi, principal trombonist on the New York Philharmonic, and is currently studying with Matt Ingman in New York City. He completed a master’s degree in counseling from Long Island University, C.W. Post, in 1996. Tyce also is an adjunct faculty member at Marist College in Poughkeepsie, directing the brass and jazz ensembles.
January 18
Jamie Banister '01 is in her third year at Catholic University of America (CUA; Washington, DC), working toward a PhD in Biblical Studies focusing in the Old
Testament. She has finished coursework and is currently studying for PhD comps this semester (Spring 2007).
George Corbari '87 will be promoted to Major in the United States Army February 1. He serves at Westpoint Military Academy. His family is also in the process of adopting a child from China. Courtesy Photo MORE.
January 16
Joanne Halstead '83 tells us her son Jonathan, is 20 yrs old and her daughter, Ashley will be 18 in less than a month. Ashley graduated from Nixa High School at semester this school year. Joanne continues as a paraeducator for the Nixa School district, but plans to develop her career as a proofing and editing executive assistand for a company in Maryland where she has been doing part time work.
January 15
January 13
Sherry (Erickson) Fields '74 writes "My husband, Gary, and I recently moved to Las Vegas after 26 years teaching in Hillsboro. I am teaching 3rd grade at an inner city school near the Strip in North Las Vegas. Gary is working for Southern Nevada Water Authority as a construction manager. Our son, Ryan, is working as a diesel mechanic for Schlumberger Oil Company in Hobbs,New Mexico. We are very excited about the changes in our lives."
January 10
Tony Caruso'01 won the top honors at University of Nebraska as a graduate student. Tony is now teaching at North Dakota State and is working with the Department of Defense on developing a battery the size of a sugar cube that can last for several years. MORE.
Micheal '02 and Kari '02 Clouse send an update on Andrew. He had his angioplasty procedure and the cardiologist was fairly pleased with his results. He was able to significantly decrease the pressures in Andrew's aorta which have been causing high blood pressure in his arms. They were also able to increase the blood supply to his legs by doing this. The picture of him is in his cute hospital gown. He is his happy baby self this evening. Thanks again for all the prayers! Courtesy Photo.
January 4
Ron and Virginia Luttrell (Friends of the college) have a neice, Megan Zeigel who is a member of the basketball and soccer teams at Bethany. Megan was recently featured in her home paper while at a tournament for the women's basketball team.
Bruce Daise '92 continues at H&R Block as Assistant Vice President/Corporate Counsel. He resides in Lenexa, KS.
Brad Hubin '95 writes "I have written a book titled "Three Days With Daddy". It is a semi-fictional book that portrays a son's search for the love and companionship of his deceased father. It has some true stories about me and my family, and is based in my hometown of Jetmore. You can preview the book at
www.iuniverse.com. I am a currently a hospital pharmacist in Ottawa, Ks, and also teach at the University of Kansas School of Pharmacy in Lawrence, Ks." Courtesy Photo.
January 3
Lori (Holden) Dowd '84 writes, Tasmyn (5) is in preschool and starting to write. She can ride a bike and loves drama, swimming and ice skating. Ronan (3) cracks us up with his giggles, and he's all boy. All he wants from Santa is guns, swords and light sabers. But he's also very cuddly and sweet. I am working on my adoption stuff, working for Roger planning International Baccalaureate conferences, and teaching high school social studies part time.See pictures.
January 2
Felicia Simms '06 is teaching Health and Physical Education at Anderson County Jr./Sr. High in Garnett, Kansas.
Aubrey Streit, ’06, is serving as a volunteer teacher with the ELCA Global Mission in Bratislava, Slovakia. You can visit her on her blog sight. http://iaubrey.blogspot.com
Alumni & Friends Scrapbook
Courtesy Photos
Lori (Holden) Dowd '84 pictures of family. Children are Ronan age 3 and Tasmyn age 5.
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Katie, daughter of
Michelle (Day) '85 and Jim Johnson. Courtesy Photo
Londyn & Lilla Woolard daughters of
Jason '99 and Carin (Preston) '00. Courtesy Photo.
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
Terry '00 and Alexa (Peterson) '00 Reed announce the birth of Taytum Alta born on October the 14th.
Melissa (Thompson) '00 and Trent '02 Wille announce the birth of their daughter, Emma Grace Wille on December 17, 2006. She weighed 6lbs. 3oz. and 19 inches long.
Valerie (Unruh) '99 and Kevin Snyder had their first child July 17, 2006. His name is Landon Makale Snyder.
Michelle and Bruce Daise '92 announce the birth of Gibson Bruce Daise born August 3, 2005. Gibson joins his big sister Corinne born 1/30/02.
Terry and Kylie (Schrader) Lofdahl '04 are the proud parents of Hensli Grace born October 17, 2006. 8lbs 3oz. 20 1/2 inches long.
***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
Robert Daniels '02 and Nichole Nygaard, Topeka, Kansas were married June 17, 2006. Robert is a 7th grade math and science teacher at Jardine Middle School. Nichole is a 1st grade teacher at Highland Park Central Elementary School.
Deaths
Betty Ellen (Smith) Gross '46 died November 15, 2006
Sarit Celeste (Schroeder) Vogt '59 died September 12, 2005.
D. Elvin Hedquist '41 died January 2, 2007. Picture circa 1941.
Ted Kobbeman '72 died January 3, 2007. Picture circa 1972.
John Johnson, husband of Fran (Bellucci) '69 Johnson of died unexpectedly a year ago, Jan. 2, 2006.
Carroll Jacobson '47 died March 23, 2004. Picture circa 1944 Daisy.
Saralee (Salmonson) James '63 died June 5, 2004. Picture circa 1960 Bethanian.
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
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!!!
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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.
Katy Harder '06 sends her 
