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March 2007
Bethany News--Interim President Named Presidential Search
Alumni & Friend Student Referral
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Did you know that you can help your college by doing internet searches through Good Search? www.goodsearch.com is a charitable search engine. What’s in it for you? You are able to search the web at a location that allows you to filter adult information. What’s in it for Bethany. We receive the benefit of one penny per search.
We estimate that each search will raise $0.01 for Bethany. The more people use GoodSearch, the more money will be directed towards your college. The sky is the limit!
Here's an example of how much your organization can earn: 100 people doing 2 searches a day could yield $730 in estimated revenue for the college. For free! At the rate that we have currently seen we would raise $560. To date we have $25.43 accumulated from searches. Won’t you join us today? I set Good Search as my homepage. I even link to the Bethany website through Good Search. Please help BC in this simple free way!
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We want you to share your news with us. Let us know of important and even regular things that are happening in your life. We will even post pictures. To post your news click here, or email us at greenupj@bethanylb.edu . The plan is to grow toward on-line communities by decade, but until then we will have a monthly news update.
All are welcome. Hmmm, wondering what that means ~ just click here!
Special Link of interest: http://www.ed.gov/about/bdscomm/list/hiedfuture/index.html Learn more about Higher Education and the US Dept. of Education.
Alumni & Friend News
March 28
Nicholas Marchitto '85 is now working for the Coca-Cola company putting fountain units in for all Corporate accounts in a 5 county area in Southwest Florida. He has made the switch from Pepsi to Coke. Their 4 boys are doing well the oldest is 30, 10, and twin boys which are now 9 years old. Our family is still raising money to find a cure for childhood cancer. They just finished two major golf outtings which raised a total of 350,000.00 dollars, which is used to help the children and their families with cancer. Their 10 year old boy Nicholas is a cancer survivor. This past February was a milestone for the Marchitto family Nicholas is cancer free for his fifth straight year.
Marcus Newsom '92 was named the USTFCCCA (United States Track and Field and Cross Country Coaches Association) Division III women’s indoor track and field Coach of the Year Thursday, March 8 at Wartburg College. It’s the second time since 2004 that the Knights head coach has been tabbed as the national recipient. Marcus also earned the women’s Central Region Coach of the Year award for a combined ninth time in indoor and outdoor track and field since he took over the Knights’ programs in 1998.
March 21
Benjamin Teitelbaum '07 will begin an accelerated PhD. program at Brown University in ethnomusicology in August 2007. Two out of 70 applicants were accepted to the program. He also received competitive offers from the University of Wisconsin-Madison, the University of Chicago, and Cornell University.
Melissa (Wenz) Taylor '05 is now working at "The Arnold Group" as the Branch Manager in Hutchinson, Kansas.
Donna George is going to participate in the Avon Walk for Cancer again this year. MORE
Monty Meyer-Hesler, ’01, is serving his second tour of duty in Iraq in active duty Army.
Nicholas Meyer-Hesler, ’05, is a 2nd year graduate student going for his MFA at Wichita State University in sculpture.
Overton Meyer-Hesler, ’06, Hanover, KS, is taking EMT classes and plans to continue course work to be a paramedic.
Josh Stephenson '97 is the Dean of Students at A.C. Stelle Middle School in Calabasas, CA. He has completed his first Master's Degree (M.S.) in Health and
Physical Education from Emporia State University in 2002 and his second Master's Degree in Educational Administration from California State University Northridge in 2005. Married to Mary (Powell) Stephenson and have two sons, T.C. who is 4 and Jace who is 3.
Stephen Muhr '93 will begin Masters of Physician Assistant program at Trevecca Nazarene University in Nashville TN. School starts in May.
March 13
Carl A. Swensson has a new home!
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Eric R. Meyners '82 with the rest of the 14th Combat Support Hospital returned to Fort Benning, GA on January 29, 2007 following a year at Bagram Air Field, Afghanistan. Since returning he has spent time with his family and has recently returned from leave. This summer they anticipate moving to Fort Jackson, SC.
Katy Harder '06 February/March Newsletter from Slovokia
Jana (Eilert) Leners '97 SOCIAL WORKER OF THE YEAR Jana was nominated for social worker of the year due to her strong dedication to children and families. Jana began her social work career in 1997 after graduating from Bethany College. Jana has worked in the child welfare system for 10 years. Jana has been a case manager for foster care and family preservation. Presently, she does case management and supervision. This can be a difficult task but Jana has been great at both. As a case manager, Jana gets along well with her families. She can be tough when she needs to be. She has an ability to motivate and challenge her staff. Jana is sensitive to individual differences and promotes trust and mutual respect of others. She has an open door policy and her judgment is excellent. Jana is well respected by other professionals that she has interaction with. She promotes a “win win” outcome for all. Her dedication to the field of social work, willingness to go above and beyond, and continued commitment to make change, makes Jana a role model for new and experienced workers in the field.
Jeff Helzer '97 will complete his MBA from Wichita State University in May. He is currently employed as an Engineering Group Leader at Cessna Aircraft.
Johnna (Gannaway) '03 and Jarred '04 Mortensen are now living in Tulsa, OK. They were very lucky to sell their house in Lubbock quickly. Jarred was promoted to manager at the end of January. Johnna has applied for admission to Northeastern State University (at the Broken Arrow campus). She's going to go back and get her teaching certificate. For now, she's working at Wright Business School. It's a non-profit school that works primarliy with low-income individuals.
Richard "Dick" Hahn '52 named interim of of K-State's Grain Science Department for more information click here.
Some of you will remember Ar Windibiziri who graduated from Bethany in the ‘90’s. His father, Bishop of the Lutheran Church in Nigeria, was a Baccalaureate preacher several years ago. CLICK HERE for more information which we received from Ar’s wife, via John Pearson, about a tragic fire at the Windibiziri home in Nigeria. Some of you may be interested in contacting Ar or contributing to the fund that is set up for his family. Thank you for your thoughts and prayers.
John Strackbein '01 will be graduating from Wartburg Theological Seminary on May 13, 2007 with a masters of Divinity.
March 7
Randy '80 and Kaye (Robson) '80 Linton Their youngest son, Kelly, recently graduated March 2, 2007 from Basic Military Training in the Air Force at Lackland AFB, San Antonio, TX. He is currently attending Technical School at Sheppard AFB, Wichita Falls, TX studying aerospace propulsion. Ryan fs, works in security for the Hotel Valley Ho, Scottsdale, AZ.
Elena Smirnova (Dec. 05), and Raymond Teague (2003) got married on December 30th, 2006. They are now living in Buena Park, CA. They have a cat named Mr. Wiskers. Ray has been working at Westwood College for over 2 years now. He's currently a New Student Advisor. As for Elena, she's unemployed ( a matter of some paperwork). Esther Dohl is living close to them now, however they haven't met up yet. Other than that.. everything is fine. She took Ray's last name and kept her own, so it's Smirnova-Teague.
March 2
Ginger (Pennington) Jones '98 is currently working as a chemist at the LaSalle Nuclear Generating Station in Marsailles, IL. She is also in the process of pursuing her PhD in analytical chemistry from the Illinois Institute of Technology.
Phillip Hett '04 and his wife Kimberly (Peck) Hett '02 are now living in Topeka, KS. Phillip is working for the SRS office in Topeka and Kim is working as a 9-12 Social Studies Teacher in Lawrence, KS. They are also expecting their first child the first part of August.
Edward Loeb '99 received his Ph.D. in Mathematics from University of Nebraska-Lincoln in December. He is currently an Assitant Professor of Mathematics at Southwestern College.
Timothy Sorenson '00 has recently been promoted from Material Damage Claims adjustor to the Shelter Insurance Catastrophe Response Team. His new responsibilities will have him traveling to storm sites in their operating territory and adjust claims from natural disasters.
Marlo (Moore) Collins '96 is a professional photographer specializing in weddings and portraits (check out her website: www.MarloCollins.com). She is married to Curt Collins and they have two boys; Coy (6 yrs.) and Caden (5 yrs.) and they are residing in Waco, Texas.
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Alumni & Friends Scrapbook
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.
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Karson Schierling son of Jessica (Associate Dean for Student Life and Director of Career Services) and Devon Schierling. Courtesy Photo: Jessica Schierling. |
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Madison (soon to be 4) and Savannah (9 1/2 months), daughters of Scott '00 and Dawn (Black) '99 Spielman Courtesy Photo:The Spielmans'.
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Above:Mitchell Harvey on harley,
below: Mitchell fingerpainting.
He is the son of Elizabeth and Brian '01 Harvey.
Courtesy Photos: Elizabeth Harvey.
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Births
Send us your birth announcement and we will send you a Swede baby bib for your new arrival!
 Courtesy Photo: Joel '01 and Sandra (Tinkler) '02 Cromwell their son Jason.
Ron (Professor of Religion and Humanities) and Marcia MacLennan are new grandparents! They, along with their daughter Hilary and her husband Chad, announce the birth of Cael Logan Kibler March 30, 2007- 7 lbs. 12 oz.
Tim '98 and Darcy (Cantrell) '96 Olsen were happy to announce the birth of theri daughter Shklar Cantrell Olsen on September 8, 2006.
Larissa (Jones) Schuele, ’03 and husband Jerry have a new baby girl – Emma Rose was born March 21 – she weighed 7 lbs. 11 ½ oz. and was 19 ½” long. Larissa and Jerry live in Curtis, NE.
Tom and Kim (Allison) Klocek, ’89 recently had a new addition to their family. A baby boy, Cody Dale, was born November 8, 2006. He weighed 6 lbs. 4 oz. and has a sister, Brianna, 10 years old. They reside in Andover, KS.
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Christopher and Gabrielle (Murphy) Headley '99 are pleased to announce the birth of their second son, Alexander, born November 24th, 2006. Courtesy Photo: Gabrielle Headley. |
Phillip and Brittany (McPherson) Jones '99 recently had a new addition to their family. Noah Allen was born on Dec. 5th, 2006. He is the youngest of three children. Emma is 4 and Cael is 2.
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Marriages
Scott Mudloff '02 and Rachel Cataldo '03 are getting married this summer (July 2007) in Longmont, CO.
Elena Smirnova (Dec. 05), and Raymond Teague (2003) got married on December 30th, 2006. She took Ray's last name and kept her own, so it's Smirnova-Teague.
Shawn and Beth (Brown) '97 Eggleston got married January 28, 2006 in Springfield, MO., this is also where they are residing.
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Deaths
Dr. John Ralph Harrel '39 died January 10, 2007. Harrel wrote the music, along with Lloyd Spear '39, for the Alma Mater song. MORE
Rex Moline '59 passed away on May 4, 2006 from ALS.
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Ryan Jackman, a December ’03 grad, was killed in an auto accident over the weekend. Ryan was completing his military training at Camp Pendleton and was traveling back home when he fell asleep at the wheel and crashed. Ryan was active on campus as an RA and in the concert band. He also played football for the Swedes for 3 years. He graduated with a Bachelor of Art in Criminal Justice. He worked 2 years at the Southeast Kansas Juvenile Detention Center before getting accepted into the USMC Officer Candidate School in October 2005. He then followed the path of a US Marine Officer.He finished training and chose the career path of an Infantry Command Officer. His family would welcome our prayers. Michael and Jennifer, Ryan’s parents, live at 4341 Connecticut Road, Elsmore, KS 66732. Their phone number is 620-754-3840. The funeral will be on Saturday at Friends Home Lutheran Church, Savonburg, Kansas. Thank you for your prayers and concern for this family. Courtesy Photo |
Robert J. Nelson died February 7, 2007. He worked for the Salina Journal, the Wichita Eagle and Lincoln, Nebraska Journal and also did papers in Boston. He was an Editorial Writer and a fervent writer on Swedish heritage and supporter of Bethany College.
Carry Brooks '76 died November 17, 2006 due to cancer.
Cecilia (Petersen) Sybenga '46 passed away January 8, 2007.
Upcoming Events
Messiah Tickets are now available!
Carl A. Swensson Has A New Home
April 15th- Volunteer Appreciation/ Warner Party
Bethany College Choir Tour
Commencement Week Activities-
May 16th-Senior Class Dinner 6:30p.m. at the Hickory Tree Restaurant, Smolan, KS
May 19-20, 2007 Commencement & Golden Swedes Alumni Recognition MORE
May 19- 5p.m. Alumni Award of Merit and Golden Swedes Reception, Levin Room, Philblad Union
May 19-5:30p.m. Alumni Recognition Banquet, President's Dining Room, Philblad Union. ($13.00 per person) Presentation of Awards of Merit to J. Rolland Christenson '50 and LeVoy Nelson '41
May 20- 10:30a.m. Baccalaureate Service, Presser Hall Auditorium -Sermon by the Rev. Charlotte Strecker-Baseler '78, pastor of Faith Lutheran Church, Oberlin, KS
May 20- 3:00p.m. 126th Commencement Exercises, Presser Hall Auditorium -Address by John Carlin, governor of Kansas from 1979-1987 and archivist of the United States from 1995-2005
September 22 Alumni & Family Sports Weekend~More information to come!
October 12-14 Homecoming 2007-Hyllningstfest~More information to come!
Nelson-Wilson Golf Tournament-October 12
October 27 Kansas City Alumni & Friends Annual Event~More information to come!
The Swedes North American Tour is just about half way through. If you live near one of the following cities, please plan to join us for the event.
Wichita, KS-April 15
Topeka, KS-April 22
Tulsa, OK-April 22
Lawrence, KS-April 22
It is a time to get a state of the college report and mix and mingle with perspective students. We hope you will join us! MORE.
Check out Homecoming 2006 pictures! MORE
Check out KMEA 2007 pictures! MORE
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.
Odds and Ends ~ Classifieds
Volunteer Appreciation/ Warner Party- April 15th
Warner residents (and residents across campus) and all volunteers to the College
Warner Hall Open House - Appreciation Party for the volunteers who donated their time, money, supplies, and energy this summer to re-invigorate the look of Warner Hall AND for volunteers who provide service in different areas of campus
Sunday, April 15 from 2:00 to 4:00p.m. Open House Reception Warner Hall
4p.m. to 5:30 p.m. Enjoy games and frisbee golf
5:30 p.m. Dinner BBQ Picnic in Wallerstedt Court
Rain Plan: Games in Stroble Gibson Gymnasium, Dinner in the Cafeteria
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| Above: Volunteers who helped paint Warner Hall. Courtesy Photo |
Above: Bob Kruger helps out in the Sjogren Center. Courtesy Photo |
Volunteers needed for Banana Split Finals Break --Monday, December 10, 2007 and Monday, May 19, 2008.
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. Ask you friends if they are receiving it, if not have them forward their email so they can get on the list.
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!!!
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.
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