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September 2007
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Check out Bethany's Renovation Process Pics!
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Thank you one and all for your great help to progress the physical changes of the face of Bethany! YOu can still buy bricks, we can add to the project anytime! Thank you for staying connected!
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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 $149.56 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.
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Alumni – do you have a minute? And will you use that minute to do something that will benefit Bethany College?
All you have to do is follow the example of David Nelson, ’67, who added the Bethany College website as a link to his own website (www.humanagenda.com). With each new link to a website, Bethany College becomes more visible to more people searching the web every day.
Let us know when you have done this, we would love to show off your website to other alumni & friends!
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Alumni & Friend News
September 25
Beth Kirchoff '74 is the Fiore's assistant at Seattle Opera, succeeding George Fiore. She has been the chorus master for seven years. She does all the real work backstage where she prepares the chorus for the first meeting with the conductor the music memorized and on overview of the opera in hand.
Katy Harder '06 Final Newsletter from Slovakia!..Click here to read!
Molly (Johns) Herrmann '05 and husband, Shawn both teach at Garfield Elementary in Ottawa. She teaches Special Education and he teaches Physical Education.
Katie Wood '05 is currently on her 3rd year teaching; thelast two years she taught middle school art and this year she is teaching jewelry, design, and textiles at Topeka High in Topeka Kansas. She also works at the Villages in the summer. It's a group home for juvenile offenders and abused kids ages 10-20.
Jill Nech '04 recently competed in the Deputy James McGrane Memorial Half-Marathon. The 13.1 mile race was held in Albuquerque, New Mexico on September 2. She is currently employed by USD 210 in Hugoton where she teaches middle school PE and Health, is the head high school girls basketball coach, assistant middle school cross country coach, and head middle school girls track coach.
Thom Pavlechko, cantor and composer in residence at St. Martin’s Lutheran Church in Austin, Texas, will lead classes, seminars and workshops for Bethany students and the public...MORE
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Walter Eberhard '74 has been teaching in the New York public school for 33 years.
Soldiers stationed in Iraq recently enjoyed care packages from members of the Bethany and Lindsborg communities, sent as part of the Adopt a Soldier care-package drive."The packages are starting to roll in and they are a big hit," wrote 1st Lieutenant Matthew Mattison, United States Army, in an email to his mother, Jo Ann Mattison, human resource director and payroll manager at Bethany.
Bethany Swedes fans far and wide now can listen to Bethany College football games live through an Internet webcast. Log onto Bethany's athletic Web site, then click on "Listen Live!" In addition, games also will be broadcast live on OZ 95.5 FM, a Salina-based radio station. Former Swede football player Todd Just '02 will provide the play-by-play action for the radio broadcast and the webcast. He began as broadcast announcer for football September 1st.
To celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Birger Sandzen Memorial Gallery, one new exhibit wasn't going to be enough. ...MORE
During his residency, he will teach, give public lectures and participate in the cultural life of Bethany and the Lindsborg community. ...MORE
Sarah Balocca '05 is currently searching for new job opportunities.
Chelsey (Atkinson) Rziha '05 is currently running a website business called Creative Artistry. She designs and maintains sites for 4 businesses in her area. She also recently aquired an electric kiln so she's looking forward to creating some pottery down the road again! Chelsey is also home schooling her son, Kyle (4 1/2), preschool.
Colleen (Burke) Cross '97 and friends are looking for people who resided in Alma Swensson Hall. They have created a special page on "Facebook." If in any way you can put the word out they want as many as possible to join their group. If anyone has any questions, email Colleen at ccross@389ks.org
September 5
Dora and Jim Nelson -both class of '60 (retired teachers 2001) spent their 47th wedding anniversary on a Mediterranean cruise. Jim is still in the custom harvesting business and farms. Dora and Jim are involved with VIM (Volunteers in Mission). This group travels in RV's from the east coast to the west coast helping low income families remodel their homes. They help in church camps, help remodel churches, and work in homeless shelters. VIM is sponsored by the Kansas West Conference of the United Methodist Church.
We are starting to hear from some of our alumni and friends in Minnesota. All people affected by the bridge collapse continue in our prayers.-- We've heard from Paula (Orwig) Leach '94 Cottage Grove, Minnesota she writes: "Thanks for your prayers for people up here in the Twin Cities. My family relocated to MN back in 2004. I had just walked in the door with my son, Payton when we found out the bridge went down. We had been close to that area earlier in the day and we were relieved to be home."
Bethany Alumni Council welcomes new members, plans strategic projects...MORE
President Ed begins residence hall live-ins this week. He is currently at Warner. Next week, he will be living in Gregory and, in two weeks, ASH.
Bethany is currently featured on the home page of the Central States Synod for the service trip a week ago to Greensburg, KS. Check it out - http://www.css-elca.org/
The Raleigh Ringers or Raleigh, North Carolina are coming our way next summer...MORE
Dawn (Schmidt) Tomlin '01 worked as a social worker in Salina for 2 years after graduating from Bethany; however, now she is working as a petroleum landman with her
family. She married TJ in Oklahoma in June of 2003 and they had a son, Taylor, in Houston in November of 2004. They now live back in Oklahoma and enjoy living close to family.
Lindsborg's Bethany Lutheran Church recently celebrated its strong historical ties and annual rituals with nearby Bethany College. The church presented Bethany President Dr. Edward Leonard with a $10,000 gift for the college's scholarship fund.
Soldiers stationed in Iraq recently enjoyed care packages from members of the Bethany and Lindsborg communities, sent as part of the Adopt a ...MORE
The small class sizes Bethany College offers its students recently helped the college attract national attention...MORE
Mischia (Mattas) Wright '85 -Her daughter, Berkleigh, 13, just returned from her first dance audition in Los Angeles. They are proud to announce that she was selected to apprentice with the Tremaine Dance Company. This is the first step to achieving her goal of becoming a professional dancer.
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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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Legacy Family Group Picture~ Taken at Family & Alumni Sports Weekend 2007
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Little Swedes
Lillian Winright (daughter of Kyle Winright '01 & Stephani) and Caden Grace (son of Maryann (Trawicki) Grace '99 and Tré). Courtesy Photo: Maryann Grace.
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Nicole (4 1/2 months) and Kyle (4 1/2 yrs.) Rizha children of Chelsey (Atkinson) Rziha '05. Courtesy Photo Chelsey Rziha.
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We have a new way to view pictures! Click here to check out Smugmug!
Click on the above Smugmug link to view Graduation 2007 pics!
Check out Bergie Bus Tour Pics!!
NEW! Family & Alumni Sports Weekend Pics!
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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 '02 Cromwell their son Jason.
Kevin '91 and Karla Hemphill are proud to announce the birth of a son, Cade Michael born August 29, 2007. He was 7 lbs. 10oz. and 20.5 inches long.
Chelsey (Atkinson) Rziha '05 and her husband Samuel welcomed home Nicole Talaya Marie Rziha on April 23, 2007. Her brother, Kyle was very excited and is a wonderful help.
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Maryann (Trawicki) Grace '99 and Tré announce the birth of Caden Grace. He came at 2:00 AM on August 26th, 7 1/2 pounds. It has been a wonderful, tiring, and life-changing week for Tré and Maryann but they are all doing well! Courtesy Photo: Maryann Grace
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Addie (Boden) Perkins '97 On May 30, 2007, Addie and her husband Scott Perkins announced the arrival of their baby boy,Cooper Robert Perkins.
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In Memory
Grant Peck '70 passed away September 22, 2007 at 58 years. He was born Nov. 14, 1948 in Salina, KS. He was preceded in death by brother, Chris Peck. Survived by parents, Wendell and Lorna Peck; brothers, Greg Peck and Jeff Peck (Kathleen Farrell); daughters, Erika Grace and Jessica (Travis) McElroy; 3 grandsons; 6 granddaughters; many aunts, uncles, nieces and a nephew. He graduated from Beloit High School in 1966, and received a Bachelors Degree in Fine Arts from Bethany College, Lindsborg, Kansas. He earned his Master's Degree in Vocational Rehabilitation at Emporia State University, Emporia, KS. He was an art teacher and later a chemical dependency counselor. He took pride in his detailed carpentry work. Grant enjoyed reading, painting, wood carving, and pottery. The funeral is going to be held at St.Pauls Lutheran Church in Tescott, Ks. Friday October 12th at 11 am. Two students from Bethany will be performing there also. (An organist and soloist.)
Lois (Hawk) Julius '52 passed away September 13, 2007
Berenice Hanson Johnson '30 passed away on December 27, 2006, at the age of 99 years.
Rosalie C. Nelson '45, 83, Hastings, MN (formerly of Minneapolis, MN), died September 4, 2007...MORE
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Angela “Angie” Winter (46), passed away on Friday, August 31st in Denver, Colorado after a five month battle with stomach cancer. She is survived by two sons, Sean Winter '06 and his wife Shawndra of Steamboat Springs; and Lane Winter, a junior at Colorado State University. She lived in Goodland for most of her life and has lived in Colorado for the past four years….Flowers and memorials may be sent to Koon’s Funeral Home in Goodland, Kansas. Her funeral will be on Tuesday in Goodland, KS at 10:30am at the Methodist Church in Goodland. Services will be provided by Koon’s Funeral Home.
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Engagements
Tara Barnett, '05, engaged to SSG Robert N. Conley. The wedding will take place on January 26, 2008.
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Marriages
Molly (Johns) Herrmann 05' was united in marriage to Shawn Herrmann on July 28th, 2007. The couple resides in Ottawa, KS.
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Faculty News
Bethany College recently welcomed one new full-time staff member and assigned additional interim roles to two current staff members. ...MORE
Bethany College welcomes two new full-time, tenure-track professors, Adebanjo Oriade and Melissa Seacat; a new staff member with teaching ...... MORE
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Student News
Cody Whetstone, Lindsborg, Kan., has won a $1,000 scholarship from Lambda Iota Tau, an international English honor society...MORE
~SPORTS~--For more information visit the Athletics page!
Swedes Volleyball beats rival Kansas Wesleyan in three Tuesday night!
Bethany Swedes Football remains undefeated after beating Friends Saturday September 22 with a final score of 26-21.
Bethany Swedes Football-With just three seconds remaining, Bethany's Sean Dahley plunged a yard for the winning touchdown as the collegians from Lindsborg, Kan., handed the Chargers a 21-14 setback Saturday afternoon at Memorial Field...MORE
Bethany Swedes Volleyball -McPherson College's Bulldogs could never get untracked in an intra-county volleyball dual with Bethany College Tuesday night. The Swedes dominated the first game 30-14 before the Bulldogs put up much more of a fight in the second game before the Swedes came away with a 30-28 win. Then Mac fell 30-16 in the final match as Bethany completed the sweep.
Bethany Swedes Football stuns McPherson Bulldogs, 17-14.
Volleyball is off to a great start and is presently 4-1 after winning the tournament over the weekend in Jackson, Mississippi at Bellhaven College. Men’s Soccer is 1-1-1, after a tie on Friday and a loss on Saturday, and Women’s Soccer is 0-2. Football’s season opener is Saturday against McPherson – game time is 7 p.m.
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Upcoming Events
It's almost here! Planning is going on now! Mark your calendars October 12-14, 2007!
Are you ready to come home? The Alumni Office is ready to help you plan your five-year reunion for the 2007 Homecoming/Hyllningsfest. If you are in one of the following classes and want to get your class together – just let us know!
2007 fall reunion classes are: 1937, 1942, 1947, 1952, 1958 (Class of 1957 had their reunion last fall), 1962, 1967, 1972, 1977, 1982, 1987, 1992, 1997, and 2002.
All it takes is one class member to get the ball rolling. So, if you would like to see a reunion for your class, but you don’t know where to start, e-mail us and we will help you with the planning process. Since we would like to include as much class reunion information in the Homecoming Flyer as possible, we would need your information very soon. Don’t delay-- lets talk now! greenupj@bethanylb.edu
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.
Do you want a convenient way to help with your monthly giving? Bethany College is happy to use automatic transfer for your monthly giving! If you would like to find out more and/or set it up please contact Jaclyn Farley (785) 227-3380 ext. 8271
Odds and Ends ~ Classifieds
Did you know you could send your favorite student cake, brownies, cookies, or goodies? To find out more click here!
Susan Lundstrom board member of the Smoky Valley Charities, owners of the "Christmas in Lindsborg" collection are selling Presser Hall buildings. These would make great gifts. If you are interested please contact Susan at lundstrm@cox.net
Always wondered “How can I get a free button to get into all of the Hyllningsfest booth activities?” Wonder no more! Just let us know that you want to volunteer to help meet and greet alumni on Friday or Saturday downtown at our Bethany Alumni Booth. Jim Turner ‘68 has welcomed us back to his beautiful store The Brick Street Gallery located at 129 N. Main Street. The booth will be open from 8am to 5pm booth Friday October 12 and Saturday October 13. Call or email today to sign up for a time slot. Limited space available call today! Jane Asche at 785-227-3380 ext 8270 or aschej@bethanylb.edu.
Would you like to help out with Lutheran Disaster Response, to find out more click here!
Click here for volunteer activities!
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!!!
ARCHIVES ~ Click here for Bethany Connection 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.
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