malone magazine: changing the future

Recent graduates find career success | Research Symposium turns seven | Athletic teams to join G-MAC

Spring 2015

Merv Yoder ’75 is on the cutting edge of groundbreaking medical research

Changing the Future

Campus News

Malone’s Foundational Principles call us to search for

knowledge and truth in order to be better stewards of

God’s creation. This exploration takes place each day in

Regula Hall’s anatomy & physiology lab. photo by Peter Finger

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Merv Yoder ’75 is on the cutting edge of medical research in his position at the Herman

B. Wells Center for Pediatric Research at the University of Indiana School of Medicine.

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Changing the Face of Medicine

Merv Yoder ’75 | Yoder reflects on his prestigious career, his formative Malone experience, love, and loss.

Leading with Purpose

Brian Miller ’89, Eric Lund ’91, Kathy Catazaro-Perry ’99 | Three leaders share about their vision and commitments to lead in business, family, civic, and kingdom life.

Fulfilling Jesus’ Great Commission

Wayne Evans, David King | General superintendent of the Evangelical Friends Church- Eastern Region and the president of Malone University discuss their vibrant partnership.

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M A G A Z I N E

President’s Message

Like those who have come before them, the Class of 2015 looks forward to shaping the future of the world around them.

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The Master of the Storm strengthens our community to make a difference wherever we are called.

Academic Feature

Finding Success: Malone students are ready to enter the professional world when they step off the graduation platform.

Campus News

Student Research Symposium, Commencement, Summer Camps at Malone, Enactus students secure grant to offer professional development workshops, and more

Alumni / Advancement News

Class Notes, Future Pioneers, Weddings, Malone Associates strive to serve

Athletics News

Coach Russ Hunt brings tradition of success to swim teams, Malone to join Great Midwest Athletic Conference, Student-athletes excel in the classroom, Baseball qualifies for GLIAC tournament, Garrison Myles qualifies for NCAA Div. II Golf Championships

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Throughout my career in higher education I have always been energized by the emotion and pageantry associated with Commencement exercises. I enjoy seeing the joy in the graduates’ faces as they come across the stage to receive their degrees. It’s heartening to see the pride faculty members feel as another class of graduates goes forward uniquely prepared to make a mark on our world.

As a comprehensive university of liberal arts and sciences, Malone enjoys a reputation of excellence across the curriculum in business, nursing, education, and the liberal arts disciplines. As has been the case throughout the institution’s history, Malone graduates have been broadly educated in a Christ-centered environment and are ready to be leaders in their families, their communities, and the church.

A recent study by the Association of American Colleges & Universities reaffirms the value of a Malone education. It states, “employers overwhelmingly endorse broad learning as the best preparation for long-term career success.”

The study went on to point out that the skills and knowledge valued by employers as most important in hiring were the following:

• The ability to effectively communicate • The ability to work effectively with others • Ethical judgment and decision-making • Critical thinking and analytical reasoning skills • The ability to apply knowledge and skills to real world settings

Our new graduates, like those who came before them, have the opportunity to shape their lives in a manner reflective of their faith and limited only by the size of their dreams and ambitions. I’m certain they will represent their alma mater well in this next phase of their lives.


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PEACEbe still

As we reflect on the accomplishments of the Class of 2015—and of the incredible strides our alumni are making in the fields of medicine, business, community leadership, and the

Church as you’ll read on these pages, we can’t help but be excited for the future. Yes, Malone, Canton, Ohio, higher education, and our nation as a whole have navigated some challenging times, with storms still raging all around us. But we can take inspiration from the

Master of the Storm—the One Who created every last drop of water, Who calmed a storm with the simple words, “Peace! Be still!” (Mark 4:35–40).

Whatever your mission in life, whatever you’re facing, keep listening for the voice of Jesus. Seek to obey His commands. Watch Him work in your life, as He worked in the lives

of the disciples so long ago, and is working through the lives of those of us who are a part of the Malone community today.


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Merv Yoder ’75 is on the cutting edge of

some of the world’s most promising medical

research using adult stem cells and umbilical

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“You can now take any cell in the human body, and you can turn that cell into a pluripotent stem cell by a process called reprogramming,” explained Yoder, director of the Herman B. Wells Center for Pediatric Research at Indiana University’s School of Medicine. “We are actually able to induce one cell type to turn into another.”

This research is groundbreaking; instead of just treating a disease with medicine, the treatment has the potential to create new, healthy cells, particularly in retinas and limbs. The research done by Yoder and his team —who overcame numerous obstacles—was reported in Nature Biotechnology, and they are planning for a clinical trial in 2016.

This is just the latest in Yoder’s long and successful career. He also was involved in the development of high frequency ventilators used to rescue newborns in newborn intensive care units (NICU). The practice led to a jet ventilator program, now widespread throughout the state of Indiana.

He’s been on the leading edge of breakthrough medical treatments so many times that he formed a small company that would develop treatments based on his research. In addition to directing the Wells Center, he also is the Richard and Pauline Klingler Professor in IU’s Department of Pediatrics, assistant dean for entrepreneurial research, and associate director for entrepreneurship at IU’s School of Medicine. Primary research areas include asthma and allergic diseases, blood cell development, oncology, cardiac development and disorders, diabetes, gene therapy, genetic blood disorders, neurobiology, and more.

Success seems to have come as a surprise to the humble, understated Yoder. He recently visited Malone to speak at a departmental

chapel for the College of Theology, Arts, and Sciences where his advice to current students was simple and to the point:

“Listen to the Holy Spirit telling you, ‘I’ve got something else for you to do.’”

In high school, Yoder had no plans to attend college. “I was considering farming or factory work,” said Yoder. “But I took Latin in high school and my teacher, whose husband was a doctor, recommended that I go to college to become a doctor.”

A basketball player, Yoder was recruited by numerous colleges, but he made up his mind after his first visit to campus.

“There was just something about Malone,” he said, describing that ‘something’ as the ‘palpable spirituality and collegiality’ that he had been looking for.

But Yoder did not forget his primary purpose in attending college—to prepare for medical school. He shared a list of his favorite classes with students: Calculus. Chemistry. Biochemistry. Biology. Physics. And, as a man whose faith grows ever deeper, Old Testament. He was inspired by professors Dale Ritter, Ron Johnson, Dale Thomson, and Marv Stephens.

He remembered the walk from Barclay Hall to class each morning. It was cold!

- Meeting the woman he would later marry, Deborah Hanna ’73.

- Good memories.

- Being allowed weekend access to the chemistry lab—and causing a small explosion before Professor Dale Ritter arrived. (If you’ve ever wondered if those little showers in the chemistry lab have needed to be used —they have.)

And, he remembered receiving the devastating news his senior year that he had not been accepted into medical school.

“How do you find your calling when the door closes?” Yoder remembered asking.

He had no Plan B.

Yoder and Deborah prayed for guidance as his faculty mentors encouraged him to go instead for a Ph.D., and teach.

He did, and was accepted into a doctoral program at Indiana State University. One year later, he

reapplied—and was accepted—to the Indiana University School of Medicine, where he received an M.D. in 1980. He completed his pediatric residency at the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, and neonatology and research fellowships at the University of Pennsylvania.

Yoder’s achievement of both academic and medical credentials was apparently part of a much larger plan. As a graduate/medical student, he was able to publish papers in professional research journals and present his findings to a national conference, eventually leading to his first faculty position, then as as an assistant professor of pediatrics with the IU School of Medicine. From there, his career grew to what it is today.

He did this with the support of Deborah, who supported the couple through Merv’s

“You can now take any cell in the human body, and you can turn that cell into a pluripotent stem cell by a process called reprogramming …”

Merv Yoder ’75 on his groundbreaking medical research


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STEPS TO SUCCESS. Yoder’s faith and brilliant mind for research have led to groundbreaking medical developments in the areas of blood cell development, neurobiology, diabetes, and more.

years of schooling through administrative work until they started a family, which includes a son, Andrew, and a daughter, Caitlin, and many sponsored children overseas in Latin America and Africa.

When Andrew was in elementary school, the couple got the idea that they should somehow become involved in helping to raise funds for the Christian school their son was attending.

“Sometimes you have no idea how big that idea can be,” he said.

As it turned out, the Yoders helped launch Covenant Christian High School, something they may not have felt equipped to do had they known in the beginning what all would be involved. Once again, they found life’s path taking an unexpected turn, and their faith did not fail them.

But in 2012, the Yoder family faced its most challenging trial when Deborah succumbed to cancer. Friends and family gathered to remember this remarkable woman who always managed to maintain “a home filled with selfless love, patience, kindness, joy, laughter, humbleness, forgiveness, and great faith,” and whose love for others had her involved in numerous ministries to the homeless and under-resourced.

Yoder encouraged Malone students to be open to all the opportunities that God might bring them.

“When God is involved,” Yoder said, “He provides for your needs to accomplish all that He has called you to do.”

Such as a calling to change the face of medicine.


Leading

Whether operating a well-known city, a nationally known

manufacturer of home renovation products, or one of Houston’s

fastest growing privately held companies—a clinical research

organization (CRO) that seeks revolutionary treatments for diseases such as cancer, AIDS, and allergies, Malone graduates have felt

prepared for their roles as leaders.

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MORE THAN DOORS. Brian Miller leads 500 employees at Provia Door. He has helped to define the company’s purpose, vision, and mission.


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Miller is excited to lead his company to further expansion in the southern and western United States. Now offering high-quality entry door systems, energy-efficient windows, super polymer vinyl siding, and artfully crafted manufactured stone, Miller says the company will continue to add new products that bring the whole exterior of the home together.

Since Miller became president, he led ProVia —which was founded on biblical principles—to define the company’s purpose, vision, and mission statements.

Quality is also the hallmark of ProVia Products, headquartered in Sugarcreek.

Brian Miller ’89, president of ProVia, said that he, too, was specifically looking for a Christian college after high school.

“Malone was where I defined who I was,” said Miller, whose company employs 500 people and distributes products throughout the United States. “A lot of students go to college questioning their beliefs, but for me, Malone helped me solidify my faith and gave me direction for my life and career.”

“Malone did a good job of preparing me academically because they allowed me to take on a liberal arts program that specifically fit the space I am in today,” said Eric Lund ’91, president and founder of MedSource, a world class contract research organization.

“My classes in science, business, and communications were the right combination for going into the clinical research world and also gave me a good entrepreneurial foundation.”

But even more importantly, Lund said, was the spiritual preparation for life.

“Malone was an environment that provided spiritual mentorship and guidance; it also challenged my thinking and opened my mind,” said Lund. “Of all the qualities Malone has, it is the spiritual focus that I value the most. I cannot stress that enough. Everything I do today revolves around my faith and my relationship with Christ. It factors into all my decisions, my goals, my values, and my vision.”

Three decades ago, Lund had two choices: he could double his salary by accepting a position with a large pharmaceutical company, or he could grow his upstart business where, at the time, he was the only employee.

“I could not find peace in either choice,” Lund said. “After my third day in a row of not sleeping, a group of men prayed for me. I sensed God telling me that peace would come after I made the decision I knew in my heart was right. My wife also reminded me that it was my dream to run my own company and be able to grow it the way I thought would benefit those around me.”

So Lund took the leap of faith, and turned down the company’s offer. A short time later, his company grew from a small monitoring group to a nationally known CRO offering a suite of core services to the research industry while building a solid reputation for experience and quality.

“Everything I do today revolves around my faith and my relationship

with Christ. It factors into all my decisions, my goals, my values ….”

Eric Lund on his appreciation for the spiritual mentorship and guidance he received at Malone

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The company’s purpose statement is, “To let our light shine before others, so that they may see our good works and give glory to our Father who is in heaven.” Its vision is “To be the premier building products manufacturer, providing unmatched quality and service.” And its mission is, “To serve, by caring for details in ways others won’t.”

“It has been a wonderful exercise to clearly define our purpose as we continue to succeed in business,” Miller said. “To be able to bring my heart’s desire to my career has made a world of difference.”

Kathy Catazaro-Perry ’99 also brings her heart’s desire and much passion into serving the City of Massillon as its first female mayor.

“Thirty-two thousand residents have entrusted me to lead them,” she said. “That is a role I take very seriously.”

When she took office in 2012, there was $416.79 in the city’s bank account, and $2.6 million in unpaid bills, Catazaro-Perry said. The city’s debt was eliminated completely in January, and there is a projected surplus for this upcoming year.

Under her direction, Massillon also became a purple heart city, honoring men and women who have earned that distinction.

“I want our city to be the very best it can be,” said Catazaro-Perry. “I work hard to create opportunities and make it attractive to employers. I love our city and want the best for it.”

Catazaro-Perry, an RN, finished her bachelor’s degree through Malone’s accelerated degree completion program in preparation for law school. However, life put those plans on hold, when she remarried after graduation and gave birth to a daughter, Vanessa, who has Down Syndrome.

When the mom of now six children attempted to find childcare for Vanessa, she found her options extremely limited. So, with educational specialist Terry Frank, and the help of The Arc of Stark County, the trio founded the Golden Key Center for Exceptional Children in 2008.

Located minutes from Malone, the facility provides quality childcare, education, and intervention services for families and children with special needs and developmental disabilities through third grade.

Catazaro-Perry’s other daughters have all enjoyed cheerleading, an activity that didn’t seem available for Vanessa. So the Pioneer mom also founded American Elite- American Idols, a special needs cheerleading team that has even performed at Disney World several times.

Even with several careers under her belt, Catazaro-Perry still hasn’t ruled out law school.

“I would love to become a legal advocate for children with special needs,” she said.

Because as a Malone Pioneer, she feels prepared for anything.

“I want our city to be the very best it can be. I work hard to create

opportunities and make it attractive to employers.”

Kathy Catazaro-Perry on her role as the mayor of the city of Massillon

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They are two men. Christian leaders. Stewarding historically

intertwined organizations. Both veterans in their respective fields,

but in the early stages of their current positions. Their partnership

has developed over time and with a recognition of a common calling.

Wayne Evans, general superintendent of the Evangelical Friends

Church-Eastern Region (EFC-ER), and David King, president of

Malone University, are working to reaffirm the relationship between

the church and the university and in doing so, celebrate the ties

between the organizations that began in 1892 by Walter Malone.

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“I am the 13th superintendent,” said Evans. “Walter Malone was the first general superintendent, and he started the college after one year in office. The University and the church have been connected from the very beginning.”

Evans is no stranger to the EFC-ER after serving at the right hand of John Williams, Jr. ’67 from 1992 until his appointment as superintendent in January 2014. The appointment followed successful service as a pastor at Rollins Friends Church (Mich.), Deerfield Friends Church (Ohio), and Hanover Friends Church (Va.). Williams’ influence on Evans’ career was profound.

“Dr. John was here for 25 years, and I learned so much from him,” said Evans. “A part of it was about dreaming—to dream the things that aren’t and go for them. When I started as superintendent, I began using the phrase ‘Let’s reimagine the EFC-ER. We want to continue to fulfill the great commission and the spirit of the great commandment.’ That’s a Dr. Williams phrase, but it’s become embedded in all of us.”

Evans came to the Lord at a young age, 14, and it was a church family that helped him and his wife, Regina, make it through a very difficult time in their life when their son, Jason, was born with Down Syndrome.

“We had just been selected in Deerfield, and I offered my resignation because I didn’t think they would want to deal with all of this,” said Evans.

“We got a letter or a card back from almost every family in the Deerfield Church encouraging us to join them. They offered to help us raise Jason. That’s God’s love. It

is times like that when you can see what a church can do. If I can help fan the flames of all the churches in the EFC-ER, then I will have lived my life with satisfaction. If I can help the church do for others what they did for me in the Lord, how cool can that get?”

King began his presidency in January of 2012 and served on the search committee when Evans was hired to replace the retiring Williams.

“I was honored to participate in that search as it gave me an opportunity to see Wayne’s heart and vision,” said King. “Wayne and I share a sense of timing and purpose. We see

God’s hand in our being selected to lead the EFC-ER and Malone during this season of time. Wayne has a keen interest in Malone’s mission, values, and vitality. He’s committed to the partnership and demonstrates it in tangible ways.”

With frequent meetings and by engaging in activities associated with both organizations, Evans and King seek to model the relationship between church and the university.

“People ask me all the time how Malone continues to live out the heritage and history of the Friends church,” said King.

“It is easily answered. In the earliest days of the Cleveland Bible College, students took classes in the morning and then went into the community in the afternoon to minister and seek out the poor and needy. They put their faith into action. Here at Malone, we live that out every day. We are very intentional about the integration of faith and learning, but we offer something more. We teach our

“The common calling to serve the Lord is something the Eastern Region and Malone still share. We remain committed to Christ’s Kingdom First.”EFC-ER Superintendent on the shared commitment of Malone and the church


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students to demonstrate Christ in them by service to others. We ask, now what? What do we do? How will we live out this education? How will we live out this transformational experience? That commitment reflects the Friends denomination, and our students and graduates are challenged to live that out personally and professionally.”

Evans has no trouble articulating the value of Malone University to the Friends denomination and the larger Christian community.

“The Bible says to serve the Lord with your whole mind. We want to field the best team we can in taking the gospel to the world,” said Evans. “We do not want to have second- rate leaders or participants. I think that’s why Walter and Emma started the institution. They didn’t want to be second-rate. They wanted to go first class. This is for the Lord, and we still feel that.”

Evans and King are committed to nurture the partnership for the good of the church and the University.

“Over the years what I’ve noticed, and I think David agrees with me, is that historically the two institutions are on parallel paths that at times have intersected and sometimes pulled apart,” said Evans.

“David and I are committed to making sure that we have those lines coming very close together. The common calling to serve the Lord is something the Eastern Region and Malone still share. We remain committed to Christ’s Kingdom First.”

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At the end of an academic year, success stories always surface from the newest class of

Pioneer alumni. Their experiences inside and outside the classroom, academically

and socially, are peppered with testimonies that speak to the quality and heart of a

Malone University education. Several of their stories are below.

In many ways, Andrew Haney ’14 is a role model for Malone students. He recognized the value of and pursued an internship

opportunity, impressed his supervisors with his work, and was hired full time before graduating in December. He is now a proud employee of BellStores, where he serves as a Merchandise Coordinator, making crucial decisions about what they sell. He credits much of his success to the advice given by faculty in the Communication Arts department.

“Our professors were very intentional about their involvement in our lives; they were as supportive as their students would allow. They understood my personality and helped me find an opportunity that would be a good fit for me,” Haney said.

Michelle Hollinger has a similar story. The accounting and business major was offered a full-time position upon

graduation with Beaver Excavating in Canton, also as a result of her summer 2014 internship. She was an active student leader on campus: co-director of Student

Activities Council, president of Malone’s student chapter of IMA (the Association of Accountants and financial professionals in business), and a member of Enactus and the Honors Program.

Her tendency to explore a variety of opportunities is noticed by many. “Michelle has a perspective which makes her a delight to work with,” said Julia Frankland, Hollinger’s faculty adviser. “She asks thoughtful questions and seeks the big picture as well as the details. She is intentional about her approach to

research, and she embraces successes and challenges as they come.”

“Christ’s Kingdom First” frequently intersects with hands-on experience for Malone graduates, and during her school counseling

internship project, Allison J. Morrison, MA., learned how to live out her Christian walk while collaborating with Alliance Middle School’s family support specialist to conduct a food and hygiene drive. She coached sixth-, seventh-, and eighth-grade students to collect household staples for families at the school as well as the Alliance Food

Pantry, and is now working full time in the school district. Morrison sees the project as a way to live out what she learned in her classes at Malone. “In school counseling, we often deal with various types of situations that are difficult for our students to handle,” Morrison said. “Learning how to discuss those situations in a Christ-centered environment with my peers and professors gave me the opportunity to grow not only as a counselor to better assist my students, but also personally, in my walk with Christ.”

Andrew Haney ’14, Communication Arts graduate

“Our professors were very intentional about their involvement in our lives;

they were as supportive as their students would allow.”

Read more about Malone alums at www.malone.edu/outcomes.

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SuccessSuccessFindingFindingNangamso Mntumni recently accepted an admission offer from the University of London, but for this first generation

student and Cape Town native, studying in London is only another small step to becoming the change-agent she hopes to be. “I come from the Nelson Mandela generation that embedded into our thinking the importance of impacting the society at large,” she said. “My classwork in political science and the relationship I have built with my adviser, Scott

Waalkes, was the best

possible preparation I could have asked for from Malone.”

That relationship with Professor of International Politics Waalkes had a large impact on Mntumni’s student experience. Her story continually circled back to the way he helped her formulate goals and challenged her. “Dr. Waalkes recommended graduate

programs that he thought would be a strong match for me, and he was the one I wanted to open my acceptance letters with. He invested so much in me, and I wanted to share that moment with him.”

In an age where private liberal arts colleges seem to be under constant scrutiny, young Malone graduates are still excited to articulate

the value of a true liberal arts education.

Michael Terry, a Bible and Theology graduate, is ready to apply ‘big picture thinking’ to his new job at Parkside Church’s Green Campus. Two years ago he contacted their pastoral staff about serving as an intern, and has gained valuable experience working with teenagers and in an administrative capacity. As a college graduate, he is now serving as church manager and the leader of

the collegiate ministry.

“My time at Malone has formed and shaped me in a way that helps me understand God and His creation and my place in it. I took philosophy courses, which taught me how to write clearly and concisely, and I have learned to think critically

and analyze problems in a logical manner,” Terry, former president of the student body, said. “My Bible and theology courses not only taught me the overarching story of Scripture and its implications for all of creation, but I have been given context for the nature of the triune God and our humanity and what it means in my own life and life with those around me. Malone has prepared me not only for a specific career, but to navigate my adult life.”

“My time at Malone has formed and shaped me in a way that helps

me understand God and His creation and my place in it.”

Michael Terry ’15, Bible and Theology graduate

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Students demonstrate new knowledge at the seventh annual Student Research Symposium Malone’s seventh annual Student Research Symposium showcased the creative and academic work of undergraduate and graduate students. Unlike a typical class paper or project, authentic research crosses the boundaries of what is known to create new knowledge. Students worked closely with faculty members who provide direction and support, and presented their work via academic posters, answering pieces, and performing music.

Sample topics included, “More Than a Nerd Sub-Culture: How Anime Culture Has Spread across the Pacific from Japan to the West,” by Kate Allbritain with faculty mentor Jacci Welling ’77; “History of Music at Malone University,” by Justin Dye with faculty mentor Michael Benson; “Effectiveness and Importance of Post-Adoptive Services,” by Amanda Brothers with faculty member Karen Slovak; “The Fungibility of Sin Taxes: An Economic Analysis of the Effect on Our K–12 Public School System,” by Michelle Hollinger with faculty mentor Julia Frankland; “The Historical Evolution of Malone: A Challenge to Keep Christ First in the Journey from Bible College to Christian Liberal Arts University,” by Autumn Berry with faculty mentor Amy Yuncker; and Seth Kenyon, whose faculty mentor was Benson, composed a piano piece.

Participating in the symposium is a transformational experience for students who appreciate the mentoring relationships with faculty.

Across Campus

DISCOVERY. Nursing students Brandon Petty and Hannah Miller present the findings of their project, “Adolescent Caffeine and Fluid Consumption Patterns.” Other members of this team included Naomi Fetzer, Ashley Poland, and Taylor Slauterbeck. Faculty mentor was Judy Risko.

To learn more about the research symposium, visit www.malone.edu/research-symposium.

“I’ve been able to work closely with faculty in both my

academic learning and my spiritual growth.”Corina Newsome, zoo & wildlife biology major

Here are some things students had to say:

Autumn Berry: “My thesis gave me a greater respect for Malone’s Christian standing, its administrators, and its overall concern for the well-being of its students.”

Corina Newsome: “I have been able to work closely with faculty in both my academic learning and spiritual growth. I have had the privilege of being immersed in an environment that provides a constructive

framework in which we are encouraged to think critically about our faith and our individual and collective roles in the church and world.”

Justin Dye: This is research I was self-motivated to do. I’m treating it as a senior capstone, and I want to give back to the Malone community with my findings …”

There were 67 entries in this year’s symposium and nearly 120 students participated.


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Celebrating Excellence: Faculty and Staff honoredCongratulations to the 2015 recipients of the Distinguished Faculty and Outstanding Staff and Administrator Awards. Listed below are the 2015 recipients of the University’s annual awards and excerpts from their nomination materials:

Distinguished Faculty Award for Service: Julia Frankland, professor of business administration“Dr. Frankland took it into her own hands to help a class create an awesome résumé, gain interview experience as well as learn about benefits, and get involved in the community. I am grateful to have Dr. Frankland as a professor, adviser, and role model.”

Distinguished Faculty Award for Teaching: TC Ham, assistant professor of biblical studies“He truly wants his students to excel and love learning about the Old Testament. He finds creative ways to make you really think about the stories we read in the Bible.”

Distinguished Faculty Award for Scholarship: Jesse Ayers, professor of music“Emma Malone used to say, “No one can give out bread that has not been baked in his own oven.” My professional compositional activities bake some of the bread I hope to give out in my classes. It is one thing to present the cold facts of music theory, but quite another to engage, to mentor, to inspire, to challenge, and to awaken Kingdom thinking.”

Distinguished Faculty Award for Adjunct Teaching: Frank Alexander“Frank Alexander … knows how to create engaging classes, explaining stories that teach all the students something new every day, and his content is memorable.”

Outstanding Staff Member: Brenda Bowe, accounts payable coordinator“In her role, Brenda shows remarkable accuracy, organization skills, attention to detail, and efficiency. She also embodies

Christ’s Kingdom in her interaction with anyone coming into her office in Founders Hall. Her cordiality makes Malone the kind of place in which one loves to be.”

Outstanding Administrator: Laura Klco, assistant director of financial aid“The direct role Laura plays in assisting our students through the financial aid process is one of the reasons that potential students turn into matriculated students here at Malone. She has the kind of personality, kindheartedness, and cheerfulness that exemplifies Malone University.”

HONOREES. (Top, left–right) TC Ham, Frank Alexander, and Julia Frankland. (Above, left–right) Laura Klco and Brenda Bowe. Jesse Ayers.

To see a list of past recipients, visit www.malone.edu/awards


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Congrat ulations, Class of 2015!

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Congrat ulations, Class of 2015!Campus News

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Malone recognized its newest graduates during baccalaureate and commencement services on May 8–9. David Baker, sixth president and executive director at the Professional Football Hall of Fame, was commencement speaker.

We congratulate more than 500 graduates and wish all of them the best as they seek to make their mark in the church, community, and world.

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Campus News

Caring for Creation: Malone hosts summit on sustainabilityMalone was the host of the 2015 Regional Summit on Creation Care: Campus Sustainability & Climate Action, sponsored by Young Evangelicals for Climate Action. The summit was attended by 70 students from six universities in Ohio, Pennsylvania, and New York. These efforts are a continuation of work by many on campus toward greater intentionality of creation stewardship.

“We were very excited to see such a fantastic turnout for the first conference in our

area bringing together young Christians who want to be involved in caring for creation and the people around the world who are impacted by climate change,” said Karyn Collie, assistant professor of biology. “Students were encouraged and challenged by the important role that they can play in making a difference, and we had great opportunities for casting a vision and actually developing a plan for greater sustainability initiatives at each of our campuses. We hope to see some of these initiatives implemented over the next year.”

Initiatives discussed include setting up a carpooling website for commuters and encouraging greater energy efficiency efforts, such as turning off lights in residence halls.

Lyndsey Deane ’04, who works for World Vision, spoke at a Spring semester community worship service, prompting a group of students to participate in the organization’s 6K “Water for ONE” walk.

Water for ONE raised funds to provide clean water to people living in third world countries; six kilometers is the average distance that people in Africa have to walk for clean water. The event was open to the public and each participant paid a $50 registration fee which was enough to provide one individual with clean water for six months to a year.

“Everyone should have access to clean water,” said Melody Scott, dean of students and a participant in the event.

Students walk to raise funds for clean water

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“Lack of access to water is a human rights violation and contaminated water leads to disease/poor health and economic complications.”

As a result of Deane’s talk, the campus community also sponsored 17 children through the World Vision program.

PARTICIPANTS. (Back, left–right): Josh Riley, John Iacucci, Paige Showalter, Chrissy Cameron, Krista Leonard, Alexis Kreiner, Andrew Johnson. (Front): Morgan Gowens, Jordan Davis, Laura Rybka, Sara Walthour, Melody Scott, Julia Newton, Kayla Stewart, Alicia Meyer. Not pictured: Mariah Sanchez, Shelby Mills, Jacob Riley.


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Chi Sigma Iota collects care packages for servicemenHalfway through his clinical counseling program, graduate student Keith Kinnerson was deployed overseas by the U.S. Army. Susan Steiner, Ph.D., professor of counseling and human development, has a son in the Marines and knew the value of care packages for those working overseas.

She decided to sponsor a care package drive with Chi Sigma Iota, an international honors society concerned with excellence in the field of counseling and serving others.

School of Education and Human Development

M.A.Ed. alum founds learning center for students with special needs

It’s said that necessity is the mother of invention. A number of years ago, local educator, mother, and brand new graduate Lyn Goodwin ’15 (M.A.Ed.), decided to home-school her daughters, Ashley and Alyssa. Alyssa struggled with cognitive learning delays and dyslexia due to an extremely traumatic birth. Lyn researched instruction methods designed to help learners with special needs, and Alyssa flourished. Word of their progress spread, and soon she was fielding calls from other parents, asking her to teach their children. “I had dedicated my teaching degree to the Lord,” Lyn said. “Our pastor told me, ‘You don’t have to make a plan for your ministry. Your ministry will make a plan for itself.’” Lyn began taking in additional students with special needs and S.U.P.E.R. (Students Using Proven Educational Resources) Learning Center was launched with one certified teacher, one volunteer parent, and 14 children. The administrator was Lyn’s husband, Kirk, who tragically died in 2012.

Today, the Center is the area’s leading facility for children with autism from early childhood education through high school, serving 32 school districts throughout Northeast Ohio. It includes a sensory wing, library, computer lab, a physical/cognitive skills training room, and an outdoor recreation facility. It serves students with Asperger’s syndrome, autism, Down syndrome, Fragile X syndrome, central auditory processing disorder, dyslexia, attention deficit disorder, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder, traumatic brain injury, and other diagnoses. To date, more than 1,100 children have found their learning abilities at S.U.P.E.R. Learning Center. And Alyssa? As a college student pursuing a degree in special education, she is the Center’s first success story. Lyn’s philosophy is simple. “This is what you do as a Christian educator when you’ve got a hurting child,” she said.

Kinnerson’s classmates collected a number of items: protein bars, tuna fish, snacks, toiletries, clothing, batteries, powdered drink mix, reading material, and snacks—with lots of extras, so Kinnerson could share with his fellow soldiers. Steiner and the president of CSI, Samantha Muniz, assembled, packaged, and shipped all the supplies.

Kinnerson was grateful for their efforts. “I’ve received all the care packages and really appreciate the time and effort involved in putting them together,” he wrote in a thank-

you note. “Your words are very kind, and all the items will certainly be very helpful! It was a big surprise when the mail list showed I had three boxes I wasn’t expecting!”

SUPER TEACHER. Lyn Goodwin ’15, with some of the children at the S.U.P.E.R. Learning Center.

Visit the school’s website at www.superlc.com.


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F-18 Aviation mechanic starts new journey at MaloneMeeting two Malone alumni in Virginia changed the course of Bible & theology major Jhonathan Zapata’s life.

Zapata was born in Columbia, where he lived until he was 16. He then moved to Florida, finished high school, and enlisted in the U.S. Navy to fulfill his childhood dream of working with airplanes.

He was stationed in Virginia and spent five years of active service as an F-18 aviation mechanic—and also met the “woman of his dreams,” Deb.

The couple became close friends with Edy ’10 and Nicole (Grasser) Herrera ’08, who often talked about their positive experiences at Malone.

When the time came for Zapata to re-enlist, he was certain God was calling him to a different future.

“I had the conviction that God was calling me to leave the jet planes aside and focus on the Giver of Life,” Zapata said.

From the very beginning, Zapata found Malone to be the community the Herreras couldn’t stop talking about.

“During my first semester, I lived in Upper Penn,” he said, “which was probably as close as living in military barracks, but with enthusiasm for life and love for people through the roof.”

He is active in campus life and local ministries: he’s a member of the Celebration band, and leads worship at RiverTree Christian Church. He also serves with Herrera, who pastors at LoveCanton; Zapata is creative arts director and a worship leader.

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Koch Foundation supports Malone students and research A $4,500 grant from the Charles G. Koch Foundation afforded Assistant Professor of Political Science David Beer the opportunity to enhance learning experiences for a number of his students.

One way Beer utilized the grant funds was to offer a student reading group of Charles Norris Cochrane’s

famous work, Christianity and Classical Culture, which examines the transition of thought and action that occurred in the ancient world with the advent of Christianity. Free copies of Cochrane’s book were available for all student participants.

“The reading group is a great opportunity for students to engage outside of class with ideas that have formed the foundations of free societies,” said Beer. “It also is a way to talk about how Christianity

affects thought and action as well as demonstrates how faith and reason are integrated in everything we do at Malone.”

Furthermore, stipends were offered to three students assisting Beer with his research and editing of Cochrane’s unpublished works for publication.

“This opportunity gives the students who are working as researchers real experience with primary scholarship that they can take with them after they graduate,” Beer said.

For more than 50 years, Charles G. Koch has supported research and educational programs focused on improving human well-being, especially for the least fortunate. Founded in 1980, the Charles Koch Foundation’s giving supports universities and other non-profit organizations to explore the institutions that foster societal well-being.

He said he’s also had the opportunity to grow in his faith at Malone.

“I’ve had the privilege of receiving wisdom from authentic professors, who are as concerned with my spiritual growth as intellectual gain,” Zapata said.

After graduating from Malone, Zapata and his wife, Deb, a nurse at Akron Children’s Hospital, plan to become medical missionaries to South America.


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To see more of the pieces, visit www.malone.edu/daily/rsvp

Artists at Malone are offered a unique opportunity that has now become an anticipated tradition: R.S.V.P.

Creative writers compose written works: a short story, poem, or essay. Visual artists create a painting, sculpture, or fabric art. Then, they swap, and create their own pieces: art students responded with new art inspired by the writing. Writing students respond with new written works inspired by the art.

R.S.V.P. 5 was under the new direction of faculty members Cherie Parsons, associate professor of English and Li Hertzi, adjunct instructor of art. The torch was passed to them from professors Diane Chambers and Clare Murray Adams (retired), who created the project five years ago.

“We all discovered how difficult it is to think through and respond creatively to someone else’s work,” said Chambers. “The hope was that writers and artists would stretch and grow in their craft as they moved outside themselves into the work of another.”

That objective was certainly achieved for art major Alicia Green.

“This was my first time doing anything like the R.S.V.P. show, and I found it to be more difficult than what I had thought it would be,” said Green. “I enjoy doing narrative work. I wasn’t expecting to have

R.S.V.P. offers students opportunity to inspire each other

such difficulty with having numerous stories within one narrative and then trying to discern how to best depict the entire writing piece as a whole. I like a good challenge, though, so I enjoyed completing this work.”

Writing participants were Sara Isaacs, Kendra Jett, Kaitlin Murray, Julia Newton, and Bryce Schmidt. Visual artists were Marie Christine Davison, Green, Sabrina Kaiser, Jaime Elizabeth Meyers, and Emily Nicewander.

COLLABORATION. Examples of art pieces from the exhibit include (top) See No Evil by Alicia Green (above, l–r) Daddy by Marie Davison and Dragon’s Eye by Emily Nicewander.


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School of Business and Leadership

Enactus students secure grant to offer professional development workshops to local women

Video promotes business majors to

prospective students

Women who are re-entering the workforce or trying to start their own business often discover unanticipated learning curves.

A team of Malone Enactus students worked together to try to make the adjustment for Stark County women a little easier by securing a $1,500 grant from Walmart to offer professional development workshops to local women.

“The Women’s Economic Empowerment grant is designed to empower women by offering entrepreneurial training and workforce development facilitated by an Enactus team,” said Enactus adviser and instructor of business, Beth Postlewaite. “Malone University Enactus students partnered with OhioMeansJobs to provide two workshops to women who are either entering the workforce or changing careers.”

The team worked with Amy Miller, resource center manager/one-stop officer for Ohio Means Jobs Stark County and Tuscarawas County, to develop the presentations.

The first workshop addressed the dos and don’ts of applying for jobs. Each attendee was offered a portfolio and résumé paper to prepare for interviews.

The second workshop was dedicated to teaching women how to dress professionally throughout the process—from applying for the job to what to wear on the first day of

work. Each attendee to this workshop received a gift card to a local retailer.

The team included Tina Yu, Jeremy Williams,

Reagan Foote, Kayla Morber, Emily Bidinger, and Corey Boogaart.

“I really enjoyed working on the project,” said Foote, a business administration major who hopes to work in either marketing or event production after graduation. “I learned more about myself through this process, and it’s exciting to be able to help women better their lives.”

“I learned more about myself through

this process, and it’s exciting to be able

to help women better their lives.”Reagan Foote, business administration major

TEAMWORK. (Front, left–right) Tina Yu, Emily Bidinger. (Back, left–right) Jeremy Williams, Cory Boogaart, Reagan Foote.

Professor of Business Administration Dennis Kincaid was recently featured in a video sent to prospective students who are interested in studying business at Malone.

Visit Malone’s YouTube channel to see this and other videos!


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School of Nursing and Health Sciences

Nursing students enjoy cultural exchange with students from University College Lillebaelt Malone’s nursing program has a reputation for being exceptional, due in part to the added component of a cross-cultural experience. Since its founding, Malone has placed importance on students being able to develop an understanding of their own—and others’ —cultures.

In the spring semester, the School of Nursing and Health Sciences welcomed three visiting nursing students from Denmark as part of a cultural exchange. The students experienced a variety of opportunities to taste American life while furthering their studies. A wide range of activities included everything from mall shopping to hospital clinicals to teaching high school students about Denmark.

Arranged by Lora Wyss, professor of nursing, the exchange came about through her relationship with colleagues at an international conference. The students are from University College Lillebaelt, Department of Nursing, Odense Denmark.

This most recent exchange followed a series of prior international study opportunities and service-learning trips involving Wyss, Jack Harris, Karen Distelhorst, Debra Lee, and Kathleen Flaherty. Wyss will return to Denmark to lead a trip this summer.

She’ll be accompanied by nursing majors Allison Retherford, Taylor Slatten, Ashley Meiter, Jacci Conti, and Maci Miller.

“The major goals are to experience healthcare in another culture as well as learn how to care for patients that are culturally diverse,” said Wyss.

After 30 years of practice and research, Susan Wechter knows kids—and she loves them.

“Through this journey, God infused an inspirational joy as I intimately worked with children and their families as a nurse researcher,” said Wechter. “The light of Christ glowed through each child I encountered.”

Wechter is clinical instructor of nursing at Malone. She completed doctoral studies at The University of New Mexico where she worked with esteemed scholars in the field of research with children.

Her dissertation research focused on stress levels in children who were hospitalized: she interviewed 7–9-year-olds using a method called the ‘draw-and-tell’

technique. Willing participants were asked to draw a child in the hospital, then tell Wechter about their pictures.

By interpreting their stories, she saw major themes relating to stress, including a child’s fear, worry, sadness while hospitalized, need to be listened to, desire to go home; and perception of the simple things that brought comfort including a hug, a Band-Aid®, a favorite food or drink, and kind words.

“I will continue this research with children, exploring their world and perceptions, empowering them to direct caregivers to enhance their experiences with healthcare,” said Wechter.

Research leads to better outcomes for children

EXPLORING AMERICAN MEDICINE. The School of Nursing and Health Sciences welcomed several nursing students from Denmark in February.


LaMar Wyse ’68

Christ’s Kingdom First—Mystery, Mandate, Motto, or Mission?

Spoiler Alert … the answer is yes to all. “Seek ye first the kingdom” has been a Christian mandate and challenge for centuries. Christ’s Kingdom First has been Malone’s motto since 1957. Does it make a difference in how a Malone student is prepared for the real world? What does it mean for us as Malone alumni?

The concept of the kingdom of God was a mystery in Christ’s time. Author Norman Herbst says that it wasn’t until after Jesus’ death and resurrection that Jesus’ followers finally began to understand that it meant a new way of life in a new kind of kingdom ruled by God. It would restore the world the way it was meant to be—people living in peace, justice, and harmony. It would bring reconciliation, healing, and wholeness.

Applying Christ’s Kingdom First for Malone students produces an educational experience that integrates learning and faith. Dr. King says it is “actively engaging learning and exercising our faith for the good of our communities, society, and the church.” Further, according to Dr. King, it is applied “to each academic discipline, to each classroom, to artistic expression, and to worship.”

For alumni, supporting Malone with our finances, our time, and our prayers demonstrates support for the kingdom, furthers Malone’s mission, and advances its strategic plan for visibility, viability and vibrancy.

Seeking Christ’s Kingdom First results in Christ’s grand promise. “Thy kingdom come” is the ultimate rule and reign of God over the world when He returns to redeem the earth and restore mankind.

Let us seek Christ’s Kingdom First in our own lives and support Malone to do likewise for today’s students.

From the President of the Alumni Executive Board

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CLASSnotes

1960sEarl Bailey ’66 recently spoke to pastors at the Evangelical Friends Church-Eastern Region Pas-tors’ Mini-Conference on the topic of “Mentoring the Mentors.” A pastor and evangelist with more than 50 years experience in ministry, Bailey’s own ministry reaches into every nation of the world through his radio program, Word for the World. Bailey received a B.A. from Malone, an M.Div. from Ashland Seminary, and a D.Min. from Trin-ity Theological Seminary. He was named Alumnus of the Year in 1990 and has served on the Malone University Board of Trustees.

In 2011, the Executive Board of the Malone Uni-versity Alumni Association established The Earl H. Bailey Lifetime Achievement Award to recog-nize extraordinary accomplishments by members of the Malone family. This is the highest honor bestowed by the Malone University Alumni Asso-ciation and Bailey received the inaugural award in October 2011. Earl and his wife, Judy (Fergu-son) ’66 have three sons and daughters-in-law and seven grandchildren.

Levi Miller ’68, alumni board member, keeps a blog of his memoirs at: levimillersignifying.blogspot.com. Miller, a writer and editor, lives in Scottdale, Pa., with his wife, Gloria.

1970sHerb and Ginny Hallman celebrated their 70th wedding anniversary on January 5, 2015. Their children, Diana (Hallman) Miller ’71 and Duane ’68 and Carole Hallman, joined the hap-py couple in Venice, Fla. for the celebration. Herb was director of development at Malone for many years and Ginny is a retired teacher.

1980sTina Savant Gibson ’82 launched a blog and is a speaker and writer. View her website at tina-savantgibson.com. Before writing and speaking full-time, Gibson spent more than 20 years in fi-nancial services marketing as a marketing director, marketing vice president, and operating her own business as a marketing consultant. She is married to Frank “Gibby” ’80.

Vera (Shaver) McKelley ’82 launched a new business and is operations manager for V&B Spe-cialties, LLC, an online retailer of fine home de-cor. Learn more at www.vbspecialties.com.

Learn about upcoming

alumni trips and events at

malone.edu/alumni/tours

Canoe Trip, Fall Foliage Trip,

Hawaii Golf Trip, Colorado

Rockies, and more!


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Lyndon Thomas ’82 is manager of real estate and facility planning at the TimkenSteel Corpo-ration in Canton. He is responsible for leading and managing real estate and facility services for the Corporation. Thomas also manages a team of service providers to set furniture standards, office design protocols, adjacency requirements, and real estate procedures. He completed CoreNet MCR certification in 2014. Lyndon is married to Barb (Emery) ’83.

Randy Leali ’84 began working in Canton for Ernst & Young (EY) immediately after college, and would have never imagined it would lead to a global career in the Philippines, Australia, Beijing, Singapore, Taiwan, and all over the world. He is currently leading a global project for EY’s assur-ance practice, now based in Chicago, but travels throughout the world approximately 40 weeks of the year. You can read his full story at www.malone.edu/daily/leali.

Floyd Allen Fraley ’86, ’14 has been named a leadership gift officer for The Marietta Fund at Marietta College. Allen received both a B.A. in communication arts and a M.A. in organizational leadership from Malone.

1990sTanya Hockman ’94, ’99 reached her 400th career volleyball win at Malone when the team defeated Walsh on October 28, 2014. Hockman graduated with a B.A. in Christian Ministries in 1994 and was a four-year letter-winner in both volleyball and basketball. She earned an M.A. in Christian ministries in 1999.

Lin McDowell ’96 is the weekend morning news anchor and weeknight traffic reporter at Charlotte, N.C.’s powerhouse AM radio station, News/Talk 1110 WBT. Pioneer fans will remember McDow-ell as an announcer for Malone athletic teams. He produced and hosted three different radio talk shows. He also served as a member-at-large of the Malone University Alumni Executive Board.

Byron C. Clayton ’00 (MMP 103) was hired as CEO for The Research Park Corp. after a six-month national search. Clayton, an economic developer, previously was vice president of cluster acceleration for NorTech, a nonprofit group in Cleveland. He earned a bachelor’s degree in busi-ness management from Malone and was voted the most outstanding senior in his class. Clayton holds a doctor of management in mergers and ac-quisitions from Case Western Reserve University; and an M.B.A. from Myers University.

2000sPaula (Holmes) Calhoun ’01 is director of an-nual giving at Malone University. Calhoun holds a B.A. in Communication Arts from Malone and an M.A. in arts administration from the Univer-sity of Akron. Previous experience includes admis-sions counselor, special event/concert coordinator, athletic recruiter and adjunct faculty member positions at Malone; and events manager at the Pregnancy Support Center of Stark County. She is married to Scott Calhoun ’01. They are the parents of two sons, Carter and Cameron.

Chris Watson ’01, Malone’s director of sports medicine and head athletic trainer, was appointed to the USA Track & Field medical staff for the 2015 Edinburgh International Cross Country Challenge in Edinburgh, Scotland in January. The event marks Watson’s fifth USATF international appointment as he also served on the American medical staff at the 2007 Junior Pan Am Games in Brazil, the 2008 Chiba Ekiden in Japan, the 2009 Pan American Junior Championships in Trinidad and Tobago and the 2011 IAAF World Cross Country Championships in Spain. Watson also completed an M.A. in education from Ash-land University in 2003. Chris, his wife Angela (Lockhart) ’00, and their three children live in Green.

Allison (Biery) Toren ’02 is a communications instructor and program chair at Ivy Tech Com-munity College in Kokomo, Ind.

Kelly Vrooman ’04 recently appeared in a national Bounty paper towel commercial. Kelly gained national attention when she was cast as the host of the first live program for preschool-ers, The Sunny Side Up Show on Sprout and NBC. She is also an experienced improviser, as well as the co-creator and director of the improvised puppet show for grown-ups, “Friends of Alcatraz.”

April Linard ’05 has been the director of bands at Union Local High School in Belmont, for the past nine years. Her student Hannah Smith was selected to march in the Macy’s Great American Marching Band for the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day parade, and Linard was her chaperone. Linard teaches elementary through high school band, sev-enth-grade general music, and high school theatre.

Jocelyn Snyder ’05 is orientation coordina-tor for Brethren Volunteer Service at the Church of the Brethren General Offices in Elgin, Ill. She spent several years in Torit, South Sudan, working at a primary school of the African Inland Church and teaching basic English courses for women; as well as Zambia, where she served with Men-nonite Central Committee as assistant chaplain at Choma Secondary School and also facilitated HIV/AIDS youth and young adult peer educator workshops.

Alumni Executive Board President LaMar Wyse ’68

President-Elect Christopher Reuscher ’97, J.D. Past President Tawny Cowen-Zanders ’97

Secretary Les Widder ’75

Trustee Liaison Rod Neuenschwander ’99

Members-at-Large Paula Baker ’75 Deron Boring ’01, J.D. David Brookes ’63 Cindy Dorman ’00 Brett Fogle ’07 Holly Gartner ’99 Tammy Kaylor ’90 Daniel Kell ’99 Joyce Leedy ’66 Candice McDonald ’08, ’12 Rick Merrin ’86 Levi Miller ’68 Nicole Mosley ’10 Whitney Prather ’08 Keith Redmon ’88 Bryan Teague ’51 Kimberley Vandergrift ’91

Student Body President Michael Terry ’15

Young Alumni Community Board

President Quinn Parker ’11 President-Elect Andrew McNulty ’11

Past-President Whitney Prather ’08

Secretary Diane Ferritto ’07

Chaplain Sarah Eades ’05


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Laura Carmany ’06 is owner of The Wholesome Hive, a business that focuses on the physical well-being of the local customer through the education and use of high quality, homemade, chemical-free, all-natural body and home care products. Learn more at www.thewholesomehive.com. Laura and her husband, Matt Carmany ’04 a beekeeper, live in Canton with their two sons.

Kevin Pike ’06 is a chaplain associate at Mercy Medical Hospice in Canton. In this role, Kevin assesses spiritual needs of new patients to create a plan of care, works with fellow members of an interdisciplinary team to ensure patient needs are addressed and assists patients in finding closure to unresolved issues. He holds a B.A. in Bible and theology from Malone and an M.A. in theologi-cal and ministerial studies from Walsh University.

Garret Barbush ’07 earned an M.B.A. at Leb-anon Valley College in 2013. After three years at Mid-Atlantic Farm Credit, Barbush was offered the executive director position with Men of Iron, a community benefit organization designed to sharpen men and strengthen churches across the nation. He is charged with increasing the number of church partners, serving as spokesman for the ministry, and creating ministry diversification and financial sustainability. Visit the Men of Iron web-site at menofiron.ws.

Dustin Grimm ’07 was hired at Covance Labs as an LCMS analyst. He is married to Shauna Riedl-Grimm ’07, who recently was promoted to assistant manager at Pet People. The couple lives in Indianapolis, with their dogs, Howard and Doug.

Tammy Lawson ’07 is a Bible teacher at Chris-tian Academy Schools in Sidney.

“Hotwire the Movie” directed by Erin Brown Thomas ’07, written by her husband, Jake Thomas ’07, and edited by Brian Steele ’06 premiered at the Cleveland Film Festival on March 25. Erin is a freelance/editor and director. Her work has taken her all over the United States and across the world with such clients as the Unit-ed States Marine Corp, the J. Walter Thompson ad agency, Interscope Records, Universal Label, Radio Disney, and Nestlé.

Nicole Bowman ’08, ’13 is a fixed asset ac-countant at Shearer’s Foods in Massillon. Shearer’s Foods is the largest producer of private salty la-beled snacks in North America. Previously, she was a fixed asset accountant at Saint-Gobain where she tracked, monitored, and managed the fixed asset using Sage Fixed Assets System for seven business units and more than 30 sites in North America. Nicole earned both a B.A. in business administra-tion and an M.B.A. from Malone.

Adam Hall ’08 is the boys basketball coach at Strasburg High School. Hall spent two seasons as an assistant coach at Tuscarawas Central Catholic after coaching the Garaway girls varsity squad for a season. Hall graduated with a B.A. in education (intervention specialist) and was a member of Kappa Delta Pi, the education honor society. He is special education coordinator at Buckeye Career Center in New Philadelphia.

Shauna (Kemp) Barham ’09 works in the in-tensive care unit at Unity Hospital in Rochester, N.Y. She has completed and passed the Certifi-cation for Adult, Pediatric and Neonatal Critical Care Nurses (CCRN) exam, a national certifica-tion for critical care recognized by the American Association of Critical-Care Nurses (AACN). Shauna and her husband, Benjamin, live in Brockport, N.Y., with their daughter, Sophia.

The Rev. Joseph Gasbarre ’09 is a pastor at St. Andrews Anglican Church College Hill in Beaver Falls, Pa.

Alicia Hopkins ’09 released a second book, Princess Zoe Dances, published by Tate Publishing.

Tammy Troyer ’09 RN, BSN, is part of a new trend in healthcare—Nursing Informatics. As a clinical documentation improvement specialist at Akron Children’s Hospital, Troyer helps ensure payers, such as Medicaid, reimburse hospitals for the full extent of their care, and ultimately im-prove patient care by having a more complete medical record. Her team is highly valued as they help the hospital receive reimbursement for mil-lions of dollars for care that was provided but not documented and billed.

2010sSara Elizabeth Hawkins ’10, ’12 is co-owner of Atomic Dice Studio Arts, a company special-izing in pinstriping, illustrations, logo design, garage art, and fine arts. The company has been featured on the Discovery Channel’s Fat N’ Fu-rious show and in automotive and motorcycle magazines. Sara manages marketing, digital imag-ing for apparel, website design, customer service, photography, and financial oversight.

Atomic Dice can be spotted at local car shows and events in their unique full fashion 1950’s style. This dynamic team’s home base is a warehouse in Salem. SaraBelle’s partner—and new husband—Robert McElroy, aka “Atomic,” paints on location at car shows. To learn more about Atomic Dice and classes they offer, visit www.atomicdicecus-tompaint.com.

Billy Latta ’13 and Bobby Latta ’13 have turned a dream Disney internship into a career path. The brothers both work at Walt Disney World.

“Anticipating the opportunity to be a leader with the company for many years, I am a guest service manager of the main entrance operation at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Theme Park,” said Billy, who majored in business administration and minored in art.

Bobby, a zoo & wildlife biology major, is mobile across various parks and resorts, performing in parades, shows, and special season events.

“The best part about my role has to be the relationships,” Billy said. “I am passionate about building positive relationships and fostering community. Malone taught me that life is about relationships. Being a resident advisor and student athlete were integral in discovering these truths.”

Life after college a Latta fun


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Heather Bullach ’11, a portrait and figurative artist, joined the Massillon Museum to orchestrate a traveling exhibition “Imagining a Better World: The Artwork of Nelly Toll.” Nelly Toll, author and painter, is a child survivor of the Holocaust. The exhibit debuted at the museum and a grant from the Institute of Museum and Library Services Mu-seums for America will fund development of the traveling version to premiere at the Goodwin Ho-locaust Museum (Spring Hill, N.J.) in September. Heather earned a B.A. in art. She was awarded the Ohio Watercolor Society 2010 Scholarship.

Christina Graw ’11 works for the International Services Center in Cleveland. She wrote, “My heart was drawn to helping refugees because there seem to be a lot of humanitarian crises going on, and I wanted to help. I kept following all that was going on in Syria, and it literally broke my heart, so I knew I had to help. It all really started when I was at Malone.”

John Bartlett ’13 is an RN at Akron Children’s Hospital. He also works part-time in the home care nursing industry as a home-health nurse and visiting nurse and at the Summit County Juvenile Detention Center.

Edie Bowman ’13 graduated with a B.A. in communication arts and a concentration in the-atre. She wrote and directed plays titled The Court-room and The Christmas Blessing. Bowman was featured in the Repository and interviewed on The Ron Ponder and Pioneer radio shows on WHBC. She is founder of Into the Light Productions.

Kelly Ann Gerber ’14 is an insurance agent with Mutual of Omaha.

Erik Hansen ’14 is the creative arts director at Grace Christian Missionary Alliance Church in Middleburg Heights.

Rachel Littler ’14 is a fifth-grade English lan-guage arts teacher at Almira Elementary School in the Cleveland Metropolitan School District.

Abigael Jaymes ’13 is a multimedia journal-ist at KHQA News, a Sinclair Broadcast Group station, reporting the latest news from around Il-linois, Iowa, and Missouri. Abigael writes, “One of the most valuable lessons I learned during my col-lege career and especially my semester studying in Washington, D.C., is the importance of narrative. By knowing one’s own story and the stories of the people in one’s community, it is possible to affect real change.”

Hope Burton ’14 is a staff nurse at Akron Chil-dren’s Hospital in the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU). Hope graduated with a B.S.N. and mi-nored in creative writing.

Emily Mills ’14 had a manuscript from her hon-ors thesis accepted for publication in the American Journal of Recreation Therapy. The article features Emily’s cutting edge, trans-disciplinary, multi-method project titled, “Arts-Based Reminiscence Through Visual Art and Narrative Analysis: An Intergenerational Exploration.”

Under the supervision of Malone faculty Clare Murray Adams, M.F.A., and Lauren S. Seif-ert, Ph.D., Emily worked with elders to explore memories of life events and document a chosen event through the creation of a keepsake box. Em-ily provided visual analysis by creating artwork in response to each elders’ keepsake box artwork.

Amanda J. Pigford ’14 and her collaborator, Michaela Muckelrath, have published Case of the Missing Monet, the second book in their illustrated children’s mystery series. The Collar Cases myster-ies are chapter books intended for middle-school-aged readers. Amanda earned a B.A. in English from Malone and is a graduate student in library science at Kent State University. She writes hu-morous mystery and adventure stories for kids and has trained with the Jerry B. Jenkins Christian Writers Guild.

Marshall Suplee ’14 joined Novogradac & Company, a San Francisco-based accounting and consulting firm, as a staff accountant in their Do-ver office. Marshall graduated summa cum laude with a triple major in accounting, business admin-istration, and sport management and is working toward a CPA license. He has experience in the accounting industry from his time in the account-ing department of the Pro Football Hall of Fame and an area accounting firm.

One year ago, Kristi (Garman) Foss received a master’s degree hood from Malone, a symbol of her commitment to her own

education. On April 27, she was named Stark County Teacher of the Year, a symbol of her commitment to the education of children.

Foss, who also earned a degree in middle childhood education, is in her sixth year at Osnaburg Local where she teaches seventh

and eighth graders in the subjects of general math, honor’s math, and STEM.

According to her colleagues, Foss’ students know that her classroom is a “safe house” where everyone is accepted, respected, and knows that they matter.

Foss is a member of the district leadership team, Young Entrepreneurs Consortium Grant Team, East Canton Ohio Teacher Evaluation Committee, and district calendar committee. She serves as an

Alumna named Stark County Teacher of the Year adviser for the middle school student council and yearbook, as well as a coach for the math competition team. In addition, Foss belongs to the East Canton Educator, Ohio, and National Education Associations.

This busy wife and mom of two also somehow makes time to give back to her community through volunteer service with Hammer and Nails. Prior to this most recent recognition, Foss was named the East Canton Teacher of the Year.


Alumni News

HomegoingsJohn P. Williams ’43, Ph.D. on April 11, 2015. Born in Nanking, China, to Friends missionaries Walter and Myrtle Williams, he married Geraldine Osborne ’42, daughter of Byron and Ruth Osborne and granddaughter of Walter and Emma Malone. Together they were blessed with seven children, 25 grandchildren, 30 great-grandchildren, and were foster parents to more than 60 other children dur-ing their 71 years of marriage.

He received degrees from Indiana Wesleyan (A.B.), Case Western Reserve University (M.A.), and the University of Michigan (Ph.D.). He served as a college professor and administrator for more than 25 years at Malone, University of Akron, Buena Vista University, and Friends University.

A recorded Friends minister, he served as a missionary to China and pastored churches in Ohio, Michi-gan, Kansas, Florida, and Georgia. He also served on numerous governing boards, including the Iowa Association of College Deans, Mid-American College Deans, Evangelical Friends Church-Mid America, Evangelical Mennonite Church Board of Home Missions, Evangelical Friends Church-Eastern Region, Malone University and Evangelical Friends Mission.

Survivors include his children and their spouses: Andrew (Lesley) Williams, David ’84 (Carol ’83) Williams, John Jr. ’67 (Carol ’67) Williams, Marjorie ’89 (John) Oliver, Margaret Bergert ’71 (Michael) Hug, Marilyn (David) Meeker-Williams, and Nancy ’68 (Paul ’65) Davidson.

Oster serves as Common Pleas JudgeMichael Oster’s first time on the bench was admittedly not as prestigious as the role he now holds. The mock case over which the then-third grader presided, Goldilocks vs. The Three Bears, was pretty much open and shut.

But, Oster said, “I think my parents knew then I was going to go to law school someday.”

Oster ’99, who as an attorney argued a number of cases before the Ohio Supreme Court, is now a judge for the Court of Common Pleas in Butler County, Ohio, where he hears complex civil and felony criminal cases.

His father, a police officer, instilled in Oster a passion for the law from a young age. Oster first wanted to become a prosecutor to help fight crime and protect society—a dream he accomplished after graduating from the University of Cincinnati College of Law.

Oster is married to Wednesday, also an attorney, and the couple has two children, Grayson and Delia.

At Malone, Oster majored in psychology. A former NCCAA All-American Scholar Athlete and NAIA Academic All-American in soccer at Malone, he now coaches the Monroe High School boys soccer team.

Also, Oster is one of only two attorneys in the entire nation to be awarded the Board of Directors’ Award in appellate advocacy from the Association of Government Attorneys in Capital Litigation.

Roger Wood, Ph.D. on October 24, 2014. Dr. Wood was one of the first faculty members when Malone relocated to Canton, and served as chair of the Education department, for which he received the Distinguished Service Award. He is survived by his wife, Lois, and seven children, 15 grandchildren, and 18 great-grandchildren.

Harold Snyder ’45, Ph.D. on January 14, 2015. He earned degrees from Westminster Col-lege, Bowling Green State University, and Notre Dame University. He served as a minister in the United Brethren Church, in the Evangeli-cal Friends Church at the historic Portsmouth Friends Church in Rhode Island; and authored a number of religious books and study guides. Sur-vivors include his wife, Frances; sons Ronald Sny-der, M.D., and John Snyder, six grandchildren, and 11 great-grandchildren.

Rev. Charles Ulmer ’48 on February 27, 2015. He earned degrees from Ashland University and Evangelical Theological Seminary and pastored at the McDonaldsville St. Paul Evangelical United Brethren Church (now United Methodist) for 32 years. Survivors include his wife of nearly 70 years, Lois (Paulhamus), children: Marvalene (Dennis) Matson, Marcia Ulmer, Diane (Kim) Morrison, and Charles W. (Sheryl) Ulmer II ’89, Ph.D.; four grandchildren, and six great-grandchildren.

Mary Catherine Cattell Boots Hill ’68 on January 27, 2015. The daughter of Malone presi-dent Everett Cattell (1960–72), Boots spent most of her childhood in Chhartarpur, India, and earned a degree in English from Malone. She taught in Atlanta, Columbus, Richmond, Ind., Michigan, and was principal of Threshold Acad-emy in Michigan.

Pastor Kenneth L. Pugh ’68 on January 26, 2015. Pastor Pugh retired from 46 years of pas-toral ministry including First Baptist Church in Louisville for 28 years. He also served the Canton and Louisville Police Departments as chaplain for 26 years. Survivors include his wife, Tommi ’67, children and their spouses Christopher ’97 (Becky Brown ’99), Carrie ’99 (Bill x99) King, and Caleb ’04 (Amy), and seven grand-children.

Douglas Parsons ’70 on December 22, 2014. He worked in the computer industry for GE, The Timken Company, Goodyear Aerospace, Loral Corporation, Firestone Tire & Rubber Company, and Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company. In 2004, Parsons was diagnosed with the rare disease Fron-totemporal Degeneration (FTD) and is one of six people featured in a recently filmed documentary. Doug was a member of Peace United Methodist Church in Louisville, and the East Ohio Emman-uel Emmaus Community. Survivors include his wife, Linda (Bentz) x69 and their children, Ste-ven, James (Elizabeth), David (Dana), and Laura.

Crystal (Paisley) O’Connor ’03 on April 12, 2015. O’Connor received a degree in sports sci-ence from Malone, and later earned master’s and doctoral degrees in physical therapy from Walsh University. She was working as a physical therapist at Hennis Care Center in Bolivar and excited to begin a new position at Union Hospital. She was on the board of the Ohio Physical Therapy Asso-ciation. Survivors include her husband, Mike, and daughters Catelyn and Emma.

Christina (Sammons) Sommers x05, on December 16, 2014. Survivors include her hus-band, Ross ’03, children, Caleb and Adalyn, and father-in-law Darrell Sommers ’65.


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A son, Landon, to Kurt ’04 and Megan (Dodd) Letner ’04, on September 30, 2014. Kurt is a supervisor with Swagelok. Landon joins big sisters, Caelyn and Emily. The family lives in Wadsworth.

A son, Vincent Carl Paglia, to Carl and Richelle (Bardash) Paglia ’06 on August 15, 2014. Vincent joins a sister, Gianna, and a brother, Joey. The family lives in New Castle, Pa.

A son, Joshua Jeffrey, to Jason and Laurie (Ferguson) Fronek ’04, on May 12, 2014. He joined his big brother, Nathaniel. The family lives in Olmsted Falls.

A daughter, Hope Leah, to Ben ’07 and Sarah Black on February 9, 2015. Ben is pastor of Forest Hills Presbyterian Church in Pittsburgh. Hope joins a sister, Maddie.

A daughter, Brylee Lynn, to Jeremy ’07 and Kara (Keener) Rodgers ’07 on February 28, 2015. Brylee joins two big brothers, Bryson and Brexton. Jeremy and Kara

teach for New Philadelphia City Schools.

A son, Stephen James, to James ’13 and Melanie (Zimmerman) Vanaman ’08 on October 12, 2014. He joins a sister, Abigail, and twin brothers, Daniel and John.

James is a student at The Master’s Seminary. The family lives in Los Angeles.

A daughter, Benedetta (“Betta”) Maria, born to Amy and Andy Black ’09 on November 14, 2014. Andy is an associate pastor at Salem First Friends Church.

A son, Bradan David, to Ryan ’01, ’08 and Danielle (Edwards) Hamsher ’00 on January 25, 2013. He joins a sister, Allisynn.

A daughter, Isabel Malone, on November 12, 2013; and a son, Ezekiel Nicholas, on March 3, 2015, to Mark and Rachel (McFeaters) Bort ’01. Rachel is a high school English

teacher. The family lives in Gettysburg, Pa.

Twin daughters, Mirabel and Madelyn, to Tiffani and Joe Scalzo ’01 on March 5, 2015. Joe is a sportswriter for the Youngstown Vindicator.

A daughter, June Bethany, to Matt ’06 (MBA) and Gretchen (Schnee) Snyder ’02 on August 1, 2014. She joins a sister, Gwen. Matt is a product

sales manager at Parker Hannifin. Gretchen has earned an M.A. in rehabilitation counseling from Kent State University. The family lives in Kent.

A son, Braxton Michael, to Ben and Kathie (Howell) ’03 Steinberger on November 24, 2014. Braxton joins a brother, Cade and a sister, Addyson. Kathie teaches

third grade at Bryan County Elementary School. The family lives in Ellabell, Ga.

A daughter, Everett Jeanette, to Joel ’04 and Joy (Moroney) Harris ’13 on December 18, 2014. Joel is executive dreamer for TomTod Ideas. The family

lives in Canton. Everett also is welcomed by grandparents, Jean and Jack Harris (Professor of Business) and Sue and Steve Moroney (Professor of Theology.)

A son, Colt Nathaniel, born to Sgt. Dusty and Kristina (Foucher) Shepard ’98 on July 22, 2014. Kristina is director of human resources at San Diego Jewish Academy. The family lives in San Diego.

A son, Duncan Moses Ephrem, to Adam and Jenn (Rich) Baker ’99 on January 5, 2015. He joins older sisters Eleanor, Adelaide, and Isla. The family lives in Wilmington, N.C.

A son, Cooper, to Todd and Kristen (O’Connor) Hall ’99 on May 11, 2014. He joins a brother, Owen. Kristen is an instructional aide at a middle school in Philadelphia.

A son, Nicholas Benjamin (“Nico”), to John and Rebecca (Haver) Bell ’00 born and placed with them on September 4, 2013, and a daughter, Mariem Grace

(“Emmy”), born and placed with them on May 20, 2014. The family lives in Honduras, where John and Becca work with the Micah Project, a group home ministry for street boys.

A son, Craig Ruger, to Dustin and Stacy (Ertle) Mangun ’00 on May 1, 2014. He joins a brother, Colt, and a sister, Aubrey. Stacy also earned a master’s degree from Ashland

University and is an elementary school teacher for Massillon City Schools.

Twins, Andrew Calvin and Briana Ruth to Cindy and Scott Mason ’00 on December 2, 2014. They join a brother, Nathaniel. Scott owns and operates a painting

company, and Scott and Cindy are youth leaders at Hillside Baptist Church in Rittman.

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Abby Segers ’13 and Thomas Shaub ’14 on August 10, 2014. Abby is chief ideation officer at TomTod Ideas. Thomas works for Martin Steel Fabrication.

The couple lives in Canton.

Heather May ’14 and Michael Wilson on July 19, 2014. Heather is a middle school intervention specialist.

Cindy Netti ’14 to Kurt Gamby on October 5, 2014. Cindy works in Client Solutions and Strategic Program Development at Surgere, Inc. in North Canton.

Alisha Hershberger ’08 and Andrew Rinefierd on April 5, 2014. Alisha is traffic assistant for 91.3 WYEP and 90.5 WESA in Pittsburgh.

Sherri Lyons ’92 and Jeff Bartolet on November 22, 2014. Sherri is a teacher in the Putnam County Schools; Jeff, a former Malone employee, is the pastor at Hunter Hills

Evangelical Friends Church in Greensboro, N.C.

Corey Easterday ’11 and Megan Tomkins on September 26, 2014. Corey is the missional outreach pastor at RiverTree Lake and the director of Current of Ohio. The couple lives in Canton.

Jennifer Martin ’11 to Zach Jolley on June 15, 2013. Jennifer teaches third grade at Apple Creek Elementary School. The couple lives in Wooster.

Logan Cole ’12 and Evan Ferwerda ’12 on June 21, 2014. Logan is a third-grade teacher at Foster Elementary School in the Ludington Area School District and

cheerleading coach and dance instructor at Letha Fulton School of Dance. Evan is a manager and part owner of a Best Western Hotel and a CrossFit Instructor. The couple lives in Ludington, Mich.

Maria Baker ’13 and Micah Thomas ’13 on June 28, 2014. The reception took place at the Johnson Center Dining Hall at Malone. They live in Apex, N.C. Maria is a

second-grade teacher of an ESL cluster group at Greenwood Elementary School. Micah is in his second year in the Master of Divinity program at Duke University.

Chelsea Sampsel ’13 and Kenton Jones on June 14, 2014. Chelsea is a teacher. The couple lives in Columbus.

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A son, Alexander John, to John and Sarah (Pachuta) Highman ’09 on September 23, 2014. Sarah is an RN in the Intensive Care Unit at Mercy Medical Center. The family lives in Canton.

A son, Carmelo Jefferson, to Bryan and Rachel (Both) Williams ’09 on December 3, 2012.

A son, Seth William, to Amy and Jason Dorman ’11 on October 30, 2014. Jason is a health service coordinator at Life Line Screening. The family lives in Canton.

A daughter, Elizabeth Grace, to Michael ’12 and Kayln (Chase) Garwood ’14 on January 27, 2015. Michael is an instructional technology specialist at Malone.

A daughter, Lillian Faith, to David ’11 and Rachel (Keim) Garwood ’13 on January 18, 2015. David is a biomedical imaging technician working in the cancer research

wing at Nationwide Children’s Hospital. The family lives in Columbus.


Advancement News

Malone Associates strive to put “Christ’s Kingdom First” into action while serving studentsSince Malone’s early days in Stark County, a diligent group of men and women have served the institution as volunteers. In 1959, the Men’s Advisory Board and the Women’s Advisory Council were founded, and the Malone Associates have existed in their place for the last 23 years. The primary goal of the united organization is to enhance the college experience for current students while put-ting “Christ’s Kingdom First” into action.

The Associates recognize the importance of a positive orientation experience for new Pioneers each August, so their contribution is two-fold: sponsorship of “freshmen pack-ets” and distribution of leather-bound Bibles to each new student. The packets usually contain a Stark County map and discounts to local restaurants, attractions, and busi-nesses, as well as helpful information from Student Development and other depart-ments on campus. The Bibles are high qual-ity and have the Malone logo embossed on the cover. The legacy of these gifts is lasting.

“I am now a teacher at a Christian school and I keep my Malone Bible at my desk,” Brett Smithley ’13 said. “It is well-worn and highlighted and falling apart at the seams, but the logo is still visible. I have received so many questions about my alma mater because people have noticed the in-scription on the front, and it gives me the opportunity to talk about what a blessing Malone was to my Christian growth. Please continue to give out these Bibles—they make a difference!”

The Malone Associates Endowed Scholar-ship Fund was established in 1983, and at

least one scholarship has been awarded each year to a Malone student who is academically strong and demonstrates financial need. The Associates were able to give away four schol-arships this year.

“My scholarship from the Malone Associ-ates is helping make my dream of becoming a college graduate a reality,” said Jordan Davis. “I am excited to study exercise sci-ence, missions, and community & public health promotions, and I enjoy my involve-ment in Student Senate and the worship team. I have a full and happy life here at Malone. The selfless kindness of the Associ-

“I have received so many questions about my alma mater

because people have noticed the inscription …”Brett Smithley ’13 on the lasting impact of the Bible he was given

DEDICATED FRIENDS. Members of the Malone Associates include (l–r): Deb Robinson (director of Alumni & Parent Relations), Marilyn Henry, Ralph Schreiber, Jane Taylor (office manager, Advancement), Jill Horn, Ilene Ryan, Gerry Bradshaw, Gerry Schroeder, Edie Schroeder, Wendell Horn, Betty Jewell, Wayne Fierbaugh, Betty Bradshaw, Jim Boyer, Nancy Fierbaugh, Dorie Yonally, Jim Yonally, Charlotte Boyer, Tom Henry, Nancy Wagner (director of Estate Design and Advancement Research), and Greg Roth.


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ates has made a bigger impact on me than they could ever know.”

A new initiative, the Theology Commission-ing Luncheon, began in 2014 and celebrates theology graduates on the day of baccalau-reate. Each graduate is given an engraved candle holder that displays a candle with salt in the bottom; this token is meant to remind graduates of Matthew 5:13–16, that they are “the salt of the earth” and “the light of the world.”

The group is comprised of 60 friends of the Malone community, and membership is open ongoing. The executive board is currently led by Gerry Schroeder, presi-dent, and Charlotte Boyer, president-elect, and the organization meets five times per year. Much of the funding used for the Bible distribution, scholarship fund, and gifts for the theology graduates comes from the gen-erosity of members. Donations are always welcome, and inquiries about donations or membership can be made through the Advancement office.

A NEW TRADITION. In addition to distributing Bibles to new students at Orientation, the Malone Associates now also participate in the commissioning of graduating theology students. (Above) Gerry Schroeder, Malone Associate pres-ident, helps graduating student Barylin Taylor light his candle.

After attending her first awe-inspiring student recital in 2010, Pauline S. Mullen of North Canton knew one thing. She wanted to finan-cially support high-achieving, hard-working Malone students in pursuit of their undergradu-ate degrees.

Mullen’s philanthropic plan of support began to take shape when she generously estab-lished the Pauline S. and Samuel H. Mullen Endowed Scholarship to help and en-courage Malone’s honors students.

Good stewards of the resources which God had entrusted to them, Mullen and her late husband, Samuel, were terrific planners. Their ability to have planned effec-tively for their own future now provides—in the present—a lifelong legacy for Christian higher education at Malone.

Utilizing various planned gifts, including a Charitable Gift Annuity (CGA) and Retained Life Estate (RLE), Mullen was able to add to the endowed

scholarship fund. These planned gift tools

North Canton Resident Endows Scholarship for Honors ScholarsPlanned Gifts Increase Malone’s Endowment

also provide her with income and tax advan-tages during her lifetime. Because of the cou-ple’s forward-thinking and thoughtful plan-ning, a significant portion of Mullen’s estate will provide a substantial gift designated for honors scholars who will undoubtedly be ‘salt and light’ to the world …“difference-makers” in their areas of calling.

For information about how you can use planned gift tools to maximize your income and secure tax advantages; or, for informa-tion about establishing an endowed schol-arship, please contact Sharon Sirpilla at 330.471.8411, [email protected].


Athletics News

Coach Russ Hunt Brings Tradition of Success to Pioneer Swim TeamsMalone Swim Coach Russ Hunt found success early in his sport. At age 9, Hunt began competing for a local club in Colum-bus and realized he had abilities not shared by everyone his age. Winning felt good, so his passion for his sport grew. At Upper Arlington High School, Hunt led his team to a top-five finish in the state meet in each of his four years.

An athletic scholarship to Indiana University was his reward.

“I thought I had it made,” said Hunt. “The opportunity to compete in the Big Ten was an enormous draw for me. But it just didn’t feel right. My sport had become my job. I was also in classes of 400 students, and I just felt lost.”

Hunt made the decision to transfer to Ken-yon College where a swimming tradition had been place for many years. In 2015, Hunt’s former team won the NCAA Div. III national championship for the 34th time in the past 36 years. At Kenyon, Hunt and his teammates captured three national team titles while Hunt won the national champi-onship in the 100-yard backstroke. In addi-tion to his individual title, Hunt was a member of nine national champion relay teams and earned All-American honors 17 times by finishing in the top 10 in sprint and relay events.

“I knew the tradition was in place when I arrived, but I wanted to be a part of teams that could be considered among the best they ever had,” said Hunt. “We worked very hard toward that goal and I’m still very proud of what we were able to achieve.”

Following graduation, Hunt earned his law degree from Ohio Northern University where he had his first taste of coaching.

“I was a graduate assistant and just fell in love with coaching,” said Hunt. “I knew this

YOU CAN’T DO IT IF YOU DON’T LOVE IT. Coach Russ Hunt – who also has a law degree – discovered his true passion to be coaching.

was something I wanted to get back to at some point.”

After a short stint working as an assistant a public defender’s office in West Virginia, Hunt once again made a change in direction in his life.

“I was working an enormous amount of hours as a public defender and you just have to love it,” he said. “You can’t do it if you don’t love it. At least I couldn’t. I was deter-mined to get back into coaching.”

Hunt pursued his coaching dreams as an assistant coach at Colgate University. Subse-quent stops at Marshall University, back at Ohio Northern, and as an aquatics manager in his hometown led him to apply for the Malone position when it came open in the summer of 2014.

“For me, coaching is all about building rela-tionships. I love working with swimmers and seeing their development as student-athletes and as people,” said Hunt. “Regard-less of their skill set, it is exciting to me to

“For me, coaching is all about building relationships.

I love working with swimmers and seeing their

development as student-athletes and as people.”Swimming Coach Russ Hunt on what inspires him to coach


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see them realize what’s possible with hard work.”

In Hunt’s first year as coach of the Pioneers, the men’s and women’s teams established 17 school records. The men’s team was undefeated in dual meets and finished third in the Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference while the women finished ninth.

“What I’m encouraged by is that we over-came so many illnesses and injuries this year,” said Hunt. “In our season ending team meetings we all talked about how we know that we can do better. We’re just getting started.”

Hunt’s personable demeanor and passion for the sport have established a positive tone in the swimming program according to Athletic Director Charlie Grimes.

“Our student-athletes responded well to Russ’ style of coaching,” said Grimes. “It’s obvious that Russ is committed to the de-velopment of the whole person in his pro-gram and that he cares for his swimmers beyond their ability to score points at the conference meet.

He was an enormously gifted swimmer in his career, but he’s been able to transfer that success as an athlete into the ability to coach and establish connections with all of our swimmers, regardless of their skill level. Great athletes don’t always make great coaches. Russ has proven he can make that transition.”

Hunt shrugs off the accolades and is opti-mistic about the future of the program. “I come onto the pool deck everyday excit-ed,” he said. “I know the kind of program I want to build and it takes energy, enthu-siasm, and hard work. Anything less than that isn’t worthy of this university.”

Malone University officials recently announced that the institution’s intercollegiate athletic teams

will join the Great Midwest Athletic Confer-ence (G-MAC) for the start of the 2016–17 academic year. The G-MAC is an NCAA Div. II athletic conference with institutions in Ohio, West Virginia, Kentucky, and Tennessee. Malone has competed as a member of the Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Associa-tion (GLIAC) since 2011 and will continue the affiliation during the

2015–2016 athletic seasons.

“In making this move, we reaffirm our commitment to

offering our student-athletes experiences that reflect the

best of NCAA Div. II while celebrating our rich

athletic history made possible by our alumni.”Malone President David King

Athletic Programs set to join Great Midwest Athletic Conference

“We have been exploring ways to enhance our student experience and feel very confident that moving to the G-MAC is in the best interests of Malone University and our athletic program,” said Malone President David King. “This move aligns Malone with institutions with similar missions, academic profiles, enrollments, and athletic offerings. Competition in the G-MAC also enhances our institutional footprint with visibility in new markets in three states outside of Ohio. In making this move, we reaffirm our commitment to offering our student-athletes experiences that reflect the best of NCAA Div. II while celebrating our rich athletic history made pos-sible by our alumni.”

Malone will continue to offer 18 sports and will begin a full schedule of G-MAC com-petition in its first year in the league. The Pioneer football team will compete as an NCAA Div. II independent with non-league contests while Malone explores affiliate membership for swimming in other NCAA Div. II conferences.

“We’re excited to develop new rivalries and friendships with teams in the G-MAC,” said Malone Athletic Director Charlie Grimes. “We believe that we will be very com-petitive in every sport and look forward to extending the tradition of success that Malone teams have enjoyed throughout our history in the NAIA and NCAA Div. II.”

Current members of the G-MAC are Alderson Broaddus University (W.Va.), Cedar-ville University (Ohio), Davis & Elkins College (W.Va.), Kentucky Wesleyan Univer-sity, Ohio Valley University, Salem International University (W.Va.), Trevecca Nazarene University (Tenn.), and Ursuline College (Ohio).


difficult task to balance the life of a busy student athlete, and these students deserve all the credit for their success.”

The students concede that maintaining the balance of academics with athletics can be a challenge.

“The biggest challenge for me is clearing out my schedule to be able to focus on my studies and my sport,” said Amanda Najjar,

a junior soccer player from Richfield, majoring in political science.

She has developed ways to cope. “My best ‘trick’ for getting my school work done is checking out an individual study room in the library and getting everything done in a few hours instead of spending double the time on the bus (to and from games) trying to complete my work.”

Heather Papp, a senior volleyball player from Uniontown, majoring in business administration, agreed with Najjar.

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Being a college student is demanding. Being a college student-athlete—with the addition of practices and games or matches—can be all the more demanding. This winter, 112 Malone scholar-athletes were named to GLIAC’s elite list of the best of the best on the Fall and Winter Academic Teams.

To receive the honor, athletes must participate in a winter sport, earn at least a 3.0 cumulative grade point average (gpa), be an active member on the roster, and have completed at least one year at their institution. Student-athletes with a cumulative gpa of 3.0-3.49 were placed on the All-Academic Team while those with a gpa of 3.50-4.0 were named to the All-Academic Excellence Team.

The Pioneers placed 23 student-athletes on the Winter All-Academic Team and 35 on the Winter All-Academic Excellence Team. Their standing is the fourth best in the conference of 16 teams. The total is also four more Pioneers than had been named to the Fall Academic Teams.

“We are extremely proud of these students and their performance in the classroom,” said Athletic Director Charlie Grimes. “It’s a

“The hardest part about trying to balance my commitment to volleyball and my commitment to my studies is trying to do well in both and stay healthy at the same time,” she said. “Doing well in my studies usually involves less sleep, which affects my performance at volleyball. Going to bed early and resting usually helps my volleyball performance but leaves less time for homework and studying. Finding time and focusing on being dedicated to both areas takes a lot of time management.”

She said that making a list of each assignment to be completed a week or two ahead helps her keep on top of things.

Philip Fisher, a junior linebacker from Ontario, Canada, majoring in business administration takes a different approach.

“Subtract a little sleep and get ahead when you can,” he suggested. “Also, develop relationships with teachers, because they’re your best tutor. At the end of the day, if you want to be successful you’ll get it done.”

Pioneer athletes balance demands of being student-athletes to excel in the classroom112 Malone athletes named to GLIAC Fall and Winter academic teams


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All three students have solid plans for the future.

“After I finish my undergrad at Malone I am going to move onto law school,” said Najjar. “I plan to study criminal law and become a prosecutor or work in a private firm.” Najjar would also like to serve as a judge one day.

Papp’s future plans include both continued studies and fitness activities.

“Five years from now I hope to have graduated with a master’s degree, possibly in higher education, and work in an athletic office at a university,” she said. “I also hope to continue to engage in an active and healthy lifestyle as well as to continue building strong relationships with my friends and family.”

Fisher is equally excited about his career goals. “In the future I can see myself as a part of a staff that runs professional or collegiate football operations,” he said.

And all are grateful for their Malone University experience.

“I’m grateful to be here because this university has allowed me to fulfill my goal of playing football at the collegiate level while obtaining my degrees in business administration and

sport management, as well as a minor in marketing,” said Fisher.

Papp added, “I have been surrounded by amazing people: teammates, coaches, fans, and athletic/faculty staff members. Being in such a close, friendly, and Christ-centered

“We are extremely proud of these students and their

performance in the classroom. It’s a difficult task to

balance the life of a busy student athlete …”Athletic Director Charlie Grimes on the success of Malone student-athletes in the classroom

GO PIONEERS. Malone student athletes have mastered the art of balancing academics and athletics with 112 being named to GLIAC’s best of the best list.

Visit www.malonepioneers.com to see how Malone’s spring student-athletes fared.

environment has helped me to grow as an individual as well as in many relationships with others. I have been opened to many new, wonderful opportunities since coming here and am excited to continue in my journey at Malone.”

For Najjar, the experience has been – in her words —a rare privilege.

“I am honored to have the opportunity to compete at the level my team plays as well as have coaches who put my education before soccer. Although being a student athlete is challenging at times, I have never regretted my decision to play soccer for Malone.”


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Being ranked dead last in pre-season polls might have discouraged some. But it actu-ally inspired members of the Pioneer Baseball team, who were thrilled to earn the No. 5 seed in the Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (GLIAC) Postseason Tournament.

“It’s great to see all of our hard work paying off,” said Head Coach Tom Crank ’88. “We plan to come back and be better ranked in the conference next season.”

Crank isn’t exaggerating by the mention of ‘hard work’—in the off-season, players had six weeks of “fall ball” in addition to required individual workouts. After Christmas break, the men returned to practices right away, Monday–Friday from 5:15 to 7:45 a.m., and Saturday mornings from 6 to 9. Spring break was an intense week of practice in Arizona, where the Pioneers celebrated a bit, too.

Baseball team qualifies for GLIAC tournament after strong regular season performance

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“We have an honors night, where we take all of our students with a 3.0 or higher gpa out

for a nice steak dinner,” said Crank. “This year, 27 of our 40 players earned that distinction.”

The spring break trip was a great bonding time for the men, Crank added. “This team has really grown into a family,” he said.

Highlights of the season included taking four out of five against cross-town rival Walsh in dominating fashion. Victo-ries over the Cavaliers included

scores of 14-2, 12-3, 10-3, and 6-2. The Pioneers also won three out of four against nationally ranked Ashland and split two series against nationally ranked Grand Valley State before losing a heartbreaking 7-6 contest with the Lakers in the GLIAC tournament. The team’s season came to an end with a 4-7 loss to Wayne State.

STRONG SEASON. The Malone baseball team capped off a successful season with a 28-23 record.

Garrison Myles, of the Malone University men’s golf team, has qualified as an individu-al to the NCAA Div. II National Champion-ships after competing at the Super Regional event in Chicago. At the Cog Hill Golf Course, Myles fired a final-round even-par 72, and finished with a total score of one-under-par, at 215, to finish as the individual runner-up for the event among 108 golfers in the field.

Myles posted impressive rounds of 73 (+1), 70 (-2) and 72 (E) over the three days and was one of only two players at the tourna-ment to finish under par. In fact, after finishing his third round, he was actually leading before the University of Central Oklahoma’s Eric Kline edged him by just

one shot, at 214 (-2). By virtue of being one of the top two individual finishers, Myles has earned the individual national tourney berth.

As a team, Malone posted a score of 932 (307-311-314) to finish 19th overall among the 20-team field. Central Oklahoma tallied a score of 885 to win the event while the Central Missouri was second at 895. The top five teams qualified for the NCAA Div. II National Championships.

Myles qualifies for NCAA Div. II National Golf Championships


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