the record, fall 2015

1THE RECORD | FALL 2015COME, LET US WORSHIP THE LORD INTRODUCING THE BRINER SCHOOL OF BUSINESS PLAY HARD, PLAY HERE

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Expanding Our Reach, the Unseen Whirlwind

FROM THE PRESIDENT

Sometimes our work resembles the backstage hustle of a production crew during the performance of a play. Like the stagehands and technicians who engage in a whirlwind of activity that the audience never sees, we engage in a whirlwind of creativity, problem solving and collaboration that our students never see. But they certainly see the results.

For months, we have fixed our sights on transitioning our identity to Greenville University in 2017. A dual purpose drives our backstage hustle – one, to extend the goodness of Greenville’s heritage to new generations of students, and two, to expand our reach to broader audiences. A strategic plan guides our work. The fruits of our labor are beginning to show.

The debut of our science and engineering camp for high school students this summer was a success. We anticipate the same for this fall’s debut of partnerships with area nursing schools and a partnership with Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville that opens the door for our students to major in exercise science.

Also beginning this fall, business management classes will take place in our new Briner School of Business in Dietzman Center. Some students enrolled in these classes will earn their bachelor’s and master’s degrees in five years. In this RECORD, you can read about other new offerings, including additional concentrations in our MBA program, the expansion of our cheerleading program and the addition of NCAA men’s volleyball.

These accomplishments result from two years of collaboration campus-wide. We began by examining educational needs in today’s world and targeting those that proved a good fit for our resources and capabilities. We looked carefully and creatively at the talent of our people and adjusted work assignments to maximize their gifts. In all, we aimed for good stewardship of our resources. The work continues.

In the midst of this productivity, we hold firmly to our Christ-centered heritage. When we invite students to “come join us” through new or existing programs, we invite them to discover the life-changing wonders of Christ. We are like Philip in John’s Gospel, whose excitement and marvel at knowing Christ spilled over into eager invitation for others to join him. “Come and see,” he told Nathanael.

We are like the Samaritan woman whose profound encounter with Christ inspired her to include others in her discovery. “Come, see,” she urged.

Throughout Greenville College’s history, our forebears invited students to join them on a journey where faith meets learning. I am certain they often extended that invitation in the midst of a flurry of “backstage” activity. Extending it today merits our hustle as well.

Blessings,

Dr. Ivan L. FilbyPresident

ON THE COVER: Sean Washington may not have had a working phone yet or a fully functioning office upon his arrival in July, but that didn’t stop GC’s first full-time head cheerleading coach from talking GC to prospective students. Inspiring others to see what he sees is part of his role as coach. Go Panthers, go Sean!

THE RECORD (USPS 2292-2000) is published three times a year for alumni and friends of Greenville College by the Office of Advancement, Greenville College, 315 E. College Ave., Greenville, IL 62246. Phone: (618) 664-6500. Non-profit class postage paid at Greenville, IL 62246. Vol. 106, No. 3.

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Send address corrections, correspondence and alumni updates to the Office of Advancement, 315 E. College Ave., Greenville, IL 62246. You may also call 618-664-6500 or email [email protected].

VP for Advancement Scott Giffen ’99

Managing Editor Carla Morris ’77

Sr. Advisor for Alumni Dr. Norm Hall ‘87

Contributing Editor Kaity Teer ’10

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Graphic Designer Pancho Eppard ’00

Photography Pancho Eppard ’00, Laura Hinrichsen ’08

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Writers Heather Fairbanks, Carla Morris ’77, Kaity Teer ’10

Views and opinions expressed by individuals in this publication do not necessarily reflect the views of Greenville College.

Greenville College empowers students for lives of character and service through a transforming Christ-centered education in the liberal arts, sciences, and professional studies.

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{ }8 ON THE WINGS OF A VISIONOver 20 years, 1,500 returning adult students finished what they once started and completed their degrees. For many, vision fueled by courage was key.

{ }4 THE SUPERHEROES IN SHIPPING AND RECEIVING Heroic tales inspire us to excel. Repeat them often and good will follow, advised Bob Briner, namesake of GC’s new business school.

PLAY HARD, PLAY HERE It takes a special player to commit to the inaugural year of a sport and a special coach to recruit athletes who share the dream.

MORERaising Up Roaring Lambs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Inspiration from the Bookshelf . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Stand Up and Cheer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Alumnus Pens Theme Song for Phillies Mascots . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

When Conversation Fuels a Movement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

NEWSCampus News . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Alumni News . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

In Memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

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{ }2 COME, LET US WORSHIP THE LORD Delivering their musical message as one body with one voice, members of GC’s choir inspire audiences in Ireland to keep Christ ever before them.


LEARN MORE AT: greenville.edu/inspire


For 12 days this summer, the wonders of the Emerald Isle found a place in the hearts of Greenville College Choir members who sang their way through coastal vistas and historic

cityscapes in Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland.

More than 30 students performed in Belfast, Derry, Galway, Killarney, Kilkenny and Dublin. Their program, “Be Thou My Vision: Irish and American Reflections,” drew inspiration from a prayer bearing St. Patrick’s name. The program included Irish, British and American works.

Brian Hartley ’79, professor of religion and dean of the School of the Liberal Arts and Sciences, was among the alumni, faculty, staff and friends who accompanied the choir. He recalled audiences moved to tears by the beauty of the music and passion of the choristers. “Several [listeners] mentioned how they experienced the presence of Christ in the performance,” he said.

The tour marked Hartley’s third international trip with the choir. His insights supplemented the students’ sightseeing experiences with historical, cultural and theological context.

For example, when they visited a church that Cromwell’s troops defaced during the religious conflict of the mid-seventeenth century, he explained the complicated history of Protestant and Catholic tensions. He also described the significant contributions of Ireland’s medieval monasteries. “We were privileged to sing the benediction in the remains of a seventh-century monastic church,” Hartley said. “It was one of those moments where the present and the past came rather powerfully together.”

Sacred music has always supported spiritual formation. It helps believers to experience Christ within and

By Kaity Teer

COME, LET US WORSHIP THE LORD

One body, one voice, one stirring invitation

Top: cliffs at County Antrim (photo courtesy Kat Kelley ’15)

Bottom, l to r: St. Kevin’s Church, Glendalough; St. Patrick’s Church, Dublin. (photos courtesy Pam Wilson)

Choir members at Mellifont Abbey. (photo courtesy Pam Wilson)


COME, LET US WORSHIP THE LORD

One body, one voice, one stirring invitation

enriches the central acts of Christian worship – Word and Sacrament. “Those who lead in song function to assist the community in listening to one another and to God,” Hartley said. “Music dwells deep in our hearts and lives. It remains with us and forms us in ways of which we may not even be aware.”

Sacred listening takes place among the choristers as well. Conductor Jeffrey Wilson often encourages his students to consider themselves members of one body. “When people sing together it’s an excellent example of the kind of community we’re called to in the body of Christ,” he said. “We’re worshipping God together. When one part of the body, or section of the choir, is lagging or has difficulties, the rest of the body feels it. When another part excels, we’re all elevated.”

Alumni who traveled with the choir, many of them former choir members, felt welcomed on the tour by the students. One alumna who celebrated her eightieth birthday on the trip declared it the best birthday of her life.

Students also drew bystanders in with impromptu, informal performances. A highlight for all was when they encircled their tour guide and sang a benediction, “The Lord Bless You and Keep You.”

“He was moved to tears,” remembered Greenville College First Lady Kathie Filby. “I really don’t think the students realize how inspirational their performances are.”

Choral music with powerful words resounds in the heart and mind to touch listeners deeply. “As a choir,

we often sing sacred texts, including hymns, Scripture, Psalms, or poems with sacred themes,” Wilson said. “And I try to choose texts that help people think about important spiritual matters.”

Unique among instruments, the human voice lifted in song fuses words and music. Physical inspiration – the mechanism of the breath – supports these vocalizations.

“People respond to the human voice,” Wilson said. “It makes for a very personal expression since the instrument is in you; it is you. The choir members breathe in and from the foundation of their breath, share music with others.”

Past and present members of the Greenville College Choir carry their instruments with them wherever they go. They also carry the ability to inspire others and share the presence of Christ – beside, before, behind, within, below, and above – whether in a medieval monastery or a church pew at home.

Christ beside me, Christ before me, Christ behind me, King of my heart; Christ within me, Christ below me, Christ above me, never to part.

– From St. Patrick’s Prayer

“At Greenville College, I see students who refuse to believe in a small God; they worship Him as if He is almighty.” – President Ivan Filby

Top, l to r: choir performing at St. Nicholas’ Collegiate Church, Galway; Kilkenny Castle (photos courtesy Pam Wilson)

Bottom, l to r: downtown Kilkenny; river running through Kilkenny (photos courtesy Kat Kelley ’15)



Stories about heroes inspire us.

Dennis Spencer ’75 knows

this. The one he tells about

Bob Briner comes from their

close working relationship in

broadcasting. It reveals Briner’s

understanding that heroes

resemble ordinary people like

the workers loading trucks

on the shipping dock or the

number-cruncher two cubicles over.

“Bob, known to many of us as RAB, never

missed an opportunity to write a gracious,

warm letter to those he came in contact with

each day,” recalls Spencer, “‘thank you’ for a

small kindness, ‘congratulations’ for a job well

done, ‘good to see you’ or a reminiscence about

a shared experience. Open the mailbox and

there it was, postmarked from somewhere in the

world: fine stationery in a perfect envelope, hand

addressed with his signature 89-cent blue felt-tip

pen. You knew there was a special word just for you

inside. He made people feel better about themselves.”

Spencer imagines how Briner might render

personal attention in this age of texting and

tweeting: “I am certain that, with regularity, tucked

among the grocery store flyers, political party surveys

and catalogs, there would be a meticulous hand-written

letter on Crane stationery with a word of hope and

encouragement from RAB.”

In his book Leadership Lessons of Jesus, Briner wrote

about shaping perceptions with carefully chosen words

that would spread among employees at the water cooler

or lunch table. The following excerpt from a chapter

called “Leaders Tell Stories” reads like a blueprint for

how to inspire excellence in others.

Leading through storytelling requires more than just

spinning yarns; the stories must make important,

relevant points. Through parables Jesus imparted

many of His most vital messages. Leaders need

to appreciate this impact and prepare their own

repertoire of parables that relate to their own

particular enterprises.

Wayne Callaway became a very effective

chairman of PepsiCo. I got to know him

when we were both living in Dallas

and he was running Frito-Lay, one of

PepsiCo’s biggest and most successful

divisions. Most of corporate America

attributes Frito-Lay’s success to its

legendary distribution system,

legendary because – according

to Wayne – the leadership

of Frito-Lay very carefully,

very deliberately told and

retold stories of their

distribution people going

to extraordinary lengths

to ensure that Frito-

Lay products reached

customers despite

THE SUPERHEROES IN SHIPPING AND RECEIVING And other tales that move us to improve

By Carla Morris


Major: SpeechGC Activities: Tennis, Agora, Papyrus, G Club, Homecoming Committee, WGRN

Dennis SpencerCLASS OF ’75

GC Vision: We offer a transformational Christ-centered educational experience that

empowers, enriches, and endures.

any difficult circumstances. These stories, told and

retold, made heroes of those distribution people, made

other Frito-Lay employees want to emulate them, and

most importantly, established a corporate culture that

celebrated quality service.

Jesus both established and perfected the use of parables

as a leadership methodology. Just think of the heroes He

created who continue to inspire us – the good Samaritan,

the good and faithful servant, the wise virgins, the

poor widow, and others. As a leader, you need to teach

through relevant stories that create heroes, build legends,

and help establish the kind of culture that inspires your

followers to excellence.

Stories speak to the heart. Writing for Harvard Business

Review, best-selling author Harrison Monarth said, “Data

can persuade people, but it doesn’t inspire them to act; to

do that, you need to wrap your vision in a story

that fires the imagination and stirs the soul.”

Even a simple story can spark fascination, like the

one about the workers in shipping who go the extra

mile to please a customer, or, at the end of a long day,

the sight of an envelope with the initials RAB penned in

the corner.

Excerpt from Leadership Lessons of Jesus by Bob Briner and Ray Pritchard (Nashville, TN: B&H Publishing Group, 2008) used with permission.

RAISING UP ROARING LAMBSIntroducing the Briner School of Business

Greenville College is pleased to announce the expansion of its Department of Business Management into the Briner School of Business. Suzanne Davis ’00 serves as the school’s dean while continuing her role as GC’s chief legal officer.

“The Briner School of Business will enable us to extend our heritage and expand our reach as we continue to engage our culture and shape our world,” said President Ivan Filby.

Inspiration for the expansion draws from alumnus Bob Briner, who believed that following Christ holds relevant solutions for every business challenge. Faith fueled Briner’s pioneering work in sports management and as a Sports Emmy® Award-winning producer. Faith continues to fuel business leaders inspired by Briner’s books and students who study his approach as part of GC’s management curriculum.

The Briner School of Business is located on the second floor of Dietzman Center. Programs launched this fall include:

• A plan for students to obtain a bachelor’s and master’s degree in five years.

• A new MBA emphasis in human resources and another in non-profit management.

• A $4,000 scholarship for alumni pursuing a master’s in business administration. This includes GC’s all-online MBA program.

For more information including how you can become a founding investor in the Briner School of Business, email [email protected] or call 618-664-7004.

“It’s time for believers to confidently carry their faith with them into the marketplace so that our very culture feels the difference.”

– Bob Briner ’56, in Roaring Lambs



Johnny Milabu arrived on campus ready to try something new. A freshman from Brentwood, California, Milabu is among the top recruits to lead the Greenville College men’s volleyball team during its inaugural season.

The challenge of playing a varsity sport new to the College appeals to Milabu, who has a history of embracing new pursuits. The 6’5” middle hitter first stepped onto a volleyball court during his junior year of high school after a coach convinced him to take a risk and try out.

“I couldn’t believe I didn’t get cut,” Milabu said. “But I worked my hardest and trained with our women’s volleyball team in the off-season. I was just determined not to be the worst player on the court.”

The next season, he was named team captain and helped his teammates to their first play-off win in school history. He also led the team and league in blocks and hitting percentages. Impressive season stats – 243 kills, 84 total blocks and 14 aces – earned him a coveted spot as a first team all-league player.

Milabu’s willingness to try something new and his relentless determination to improve made him the right fit for Greenville College’s new program. “We knew we had to attract a special

type of player,” said Tom Ackerman ’99, head coach. “We wanted players who were willing to take a chance on a new program and help us build something special. The first class has a lot of pressure; they set the tone for several years to come.”

Being first appeals to Milabu. “We get to leave our mark on school history,” he said. “Hopefully it will inspire other people to come and play. If we can have a very successful opening season we can lay a foundation and do something that will make the school proud.”

Milabu is one of 16 players Ackerman recruited – students who might not have attended GC otherwise. “We didn’t think anyone else could pull this off like Tom could, and he did an amazing job,” said Athletic Director Kent Krober ’78. “Tom nearly doubled his recruitment goal.”

Ackerman has coached the women’s varsity and junior varsity volleyball teams to exciting wins on and off the court. His players have the highest student-athlete GPAs and graduation rates on campus, and his teams operate at maximum capacity each year. The men’s volleyball team will build upon this success. Because the two teams play during alternate seasons, they will share resources, equipment, and court space.

PLAY HARD, PLAY HEREBy Kaity Teer

“Our coaches invite prospective recruits to participate in the Christ-centered transformation at GC and join something much bigger than a sport.”



GC athletes are known for their eagerness to share, encourage, and welcome team members. “The athletic programs at Greenville College are enjoying some of the most successful years in history,” Krober said. “Though some of the schools we play may have more individual talent, our athletes know how to play as a team. Our athletes care for each other and cheer each other on.”

GC’s priority is to prepare student-athletes for life after college and develop them into young adults with strong character and integrity. “Our coaches invite prospective recruits to participate in the Christ-centered transformation at GC and join something much bigger than a sport,” Krober said. “If they’re a GC fit, they really perk up and listen.”

When Ackerman painted this picture, Milabu lit up. He could see himself playing in this kind of environment.

“I think attending Greenville College will help me stay connected to God and resist temptation. At a small school,

I’ll be able to focus better on my work and benefit from more access to professors,” he said. “I’m motivated by the desire to help build the team and to be a servant of God.”

Stay tuned as Johnny Milabu and his teammates make their debut during the spring semester of the current 2015-2016 academic year.

ONE COACH AND 16 RECRUITS MOVE AN IDEA FROM THE DRAWING BOARD TO THE VOLLEYBALL COURTPLAY HARD, PLAY HERE



On the

Wingsof a

VisionCelebrating 20 years of inspired degree completion

Twenty years ago, Dean of Adult Studies Dave Holden started Greenville College’s degree completion program. Since then, his design and implementation of off-campus and online formats have served over 1,500 “nontraditional” students. Today, we celebrate the many

alumni who envisioned possibilities, stayed the course and completed their degrees.

“I was inspired to complete my degree in order to provide a more secure future for my children. Right after I signed up for courses, I learned my department was being downsized. As a single mother of two, I navigated a new full-time job while taking a full course load. I proved to myself and to my children that, with God’s help, we are far more resilient than we think.”

- Mary Thiessen, 2012

“My goal was to complete my degree before my oldest son graduated high school. I wanted him to see that you can be successful even later in life. Even when my mother was in the hospital, I brought my laptop there to do my work. I feel like I have accomplished a huge milestone in my life, and both my boys now know anything is possible.”

- Lori Sadler, 2013

“I completed my associate’s degree and got the ‘taste’ for more. Upon completing my bachelor’s degree, the feeling of accomplishment far exceeded, and continues to exceed, any expectation I had.”

- Marci Patterson, 2011



“Without a degree, career advancement seemed impossible. With encouragement from my company, friends and family I made the decision to continue my education after nearly a decade away from school. The GC staff made getting back on track easier for me. Even before I was officially a student, they told me what I needed to do to qualify for the program. Those initial interactions let me know that Greenville was the right choice.”

- Amber Tuttle, 2013

“My oldest daughter was preparing to enter college, and my wife has a doctorate

from Webster University. Those two factors led me to decide it was time to complete my own education. I

think GC’s cohort concept and the bond we developed made students want

to complete the program, not only for our own sake but for everyone else’s too.”

- Greg Backstrom, 2010

“Completing my degree challenged my writing, critical thinking and research skills, and it was great to gain varied feedback on my writing projects. It was very rewarding to complete a challenge of this nature.”

- Timothy Albright, 2010

“Working full-time and being away from my family every Thursday evening for 18 months took an emotional toll on me, but thinking about my husband and children watching me walk across the stage at graduation is what kept me going! Knowing that my family was proud of my accomplishment of becoming a college graduate is a feeling that I will cherish forever.”

- Veronica Haskell, 2012

“I dropped out of college 30 years ago

and it took me all of those 30 years to complete my

associate’s degree. I decided to keep going and pursue my

bachelor’s of science, but in a shorter time span. It is still pretty surreal that

I completed something that I started so long ago, and once I completed it, I felt the

desire to continue toward my master’s degree.”

- Mildrey Stejskal, 2014



When we arrived on the Greenville College campus September 1, 1951, Kathleen and I were on a serious mission. We were both 25, with a three-year-old daughter and a second child to arrive five weeks later. We had decided on short notice to pull up stakes in Canada, sell the little we owned, ride a Greyhound bus to Detroit and buy a used car there to finish the journey.

Our serious mission was to complete my final two years of college. It was a faith venture that appeared risky to anyone who would have known our circumstances. There were no family resources to count on, and the money we had would cover our new arrival’s expenses, but not the whole of my first semester. We were determined to make it work, but not sure how. As a Canadian, I could not work for pay but could accept gifts for church work if

unasked. I was a singer and speaker in Ontario, but it was months before word got around. We experienced frightening days of destitution that first semester.

Who could have known that within two years I would not only complete a degree, but also Kay and I together would find a place in a fellowship of lifetime friends, broaden our ministry vision and make an enduring place in our hearts for Greenville College – to this day a beloved alma mater.

Across the 61 years since, we have tried to “give back” regularly, and in increasing amounts as possible. In fact, GC has an important place in our will. Our final gift, though modest, will speak of our love for a college whose mission and people served us faithfully as we passed through its academic halls. Greenville College too has been on a mission – since 1891! It continues to have at its center the service of our Lord Jesus. It remains a relational and redemptive academic community, keenly interested in holding before students the call of the Master for a life of service, while preparing them in character and training for their calling.

We can only hope that many fellow alumni of the mid-twentieth century, now seniors as we are, will also be moved by love to leave behind a generous gift to Greenville College and her Christ-centered mission.

JOIN THE BASTIANS in extending the heritage of Greenville College through a planned gift today. Contact Executive Director of Development Linda (Groesbeck ’73) Myette to learn more: [email protected], 618-664-6510.

THE FACE OF INSPIRATION

Need a lift? Remember these faces.

GC’s 2015 Alumni Awardees inspire through leadership,

service and example.

TWO YOUNG PEOPLE ON A MISSION

SONYA JONES

Outstanding Young Alumna

DAVE ALTOPP

Distinguished Alumnus

HOWARD AND VIRGINIA SCHANTZ

Loyalty Awardees


My Name is Frank and That’s Who I Am (Greenville College, 2015)

The Festschrift, a centuries-old tradition in academia, joins voices from across disciplines, generations and experiences to celebrate an esteemed scholar with the written word.

In this volume edited by Gary L. Hunter ’83, former students and colleagues honor Frank H. Thompson, professor emeritus of philosophy and religion at Greenville College. Contributors represent scholars, the clergy, authors and respected authorities in their fields. Some pay personal tribute to Thompson as an engaging member of a close college community. Others share academic papers that reflect Thompson’s influence as a critical thinker, theologian and professor. Combined, the writings paint a portrait of a man whose initial regard for classroom instruction as “Christian vocation” ultimately evolved into a passion. “Teaching is my lifeblood,” Thompson confessed later in his career. His was the classroom of important questions, transformative conversations, memorable encounters and, as revealed here, lasting influences. Contact GC’s Office of Advancement to learn how to secure your copy of My Name is Frank and That’s Who I Am.

Inspiration from the Bookshelf

Pretty Omens (Anchor & Plume, 2015)

This mesmerizing novel-in-verse inspired by the epic tradition and the myth of Cassandra transports readers to a small Virginia mountain community where an ordinary girl becomes a hero. A fierce winter took newborn Cass Anne’s life, but her mother cried so hard that she brought her infant’s soul back to the living world. The residents of the community believe this opened Cass Anne up to the devil so they shun her and her mama, protecting their families from the “devil child.” In an effort to tip the cosmic scales in her favor, Cass Anne fills her days with small kindnesses for her unsuspecting neighbors. When she begins to receive omens of bad things to come, folks are certain the devil is using the child. Only after tragedy strikes do they see that omens can be a thing of beauty and a young girl can be an instrument of grace. Author Alexandria LaFaye is associate professor of English at Greenville College.

Walking with Jesus Through the Old Testament: Devotions for Lent (Westminster John Knox Press, 2015)

On a seven-mile journey from Jerusalem to Emmaus, the resurrected Jesus captivated two travelers with stories from the Old Testament pointing to his life and death. Walking with Jesus Through the Old Testament invites readers to embark on this journey with Christ throughout the Lenten season. Author Paul Stroble ’79 imagines what Jesus would have said to his companions and guides readers along the way with 46 devotions referencing the Old Testament. Readers will ultimately come to the Easter celebration with a fuller understanding of God’s promise fulfilled by Jesus’ death and resurrection. Stroble teaches at Webster University in St. Louis. This is his eighteenth book.

Ordaining Women: New Edition with an Introduction and Notes By Benjamin D. Wayman (Wipf & Stock, an Imprint of Wipf and Stock Publishers, 2015)

B. T. Roberts likened the exclusion of women from ordination to racism, but in Christ, there is hope for new community. Roberts’ 1891 Ordaining Women takes seriously the scriptural promise that Christ has unmasked the false distinctions and repaired the damaged social arrangements of this world. Like the abolition of slavery, the ordination of women signals a world made new in Christ. With careful attention to biblical interpretation, church tradition and empirical evidence, Roberts exposes the biases that have long held captive the Christian imagination. In this new edition, Ben Wayman ’02 offers an updated and fully annotated version of Roberts’ original work and demonstrates the breadth and depth of his analysis. If Christians had for so long been wrong about race, might we today be wrong about gender? Wayman is assistant professor of religion at Greenville College.


Sean Washington wandered into the world of cheerleading on a lark.

A thespian as a teenager, he toyed with the idea of playing to a large audience – really large, like a sold-out football stadium. When tryouts rolled around for his high school cheer squad’s mascot, Washington was game to put on the duck costume and get in character to entertain a crowd.

“The costume was much heavier than it looked,” he recalls. “I wondered if my 135-pound frame could hold it for three hours in the Texas heat. Not likely.”

Coaches for the cheer team understood Washington’s reason for bowing out, but encouraged him to finish the tryout process as a cheerleader. Perhaps they saw something he didn’t. He made the team.

Looking back on his 15-year career in cheerleading, Washington sees a wealth of championships and inspired performances. He sees national recognition many times over as a competitor, choreographer and coach. He also sees unique opportunities that came his way to share his faith through Christ-centered cheer camps.

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CHEERGC’S EXPANDED CHEERLEADING PROGRAM IS EXPECTED TO LIFT MORE THAN SCHOOL SPIRIT

By Carla Morris



ALUMNUS PENS THEME SONG FOR PHILLIES MASCOTS

Major League Baseball needs to replenish its aging fan base, and Rod Kim ’05 is doing his part to attract a younger crowd. Kim co-wrote the theme song used by the Philadelphia Phillies this spring to introduce four new mascots to Phillies “phans.” With its high energy “kid-appeal,” the theme is just what the MLB marketing doctor ordered.

Recording artists, writers and producers Rod Kim and Vince Cirino (together known as RKVC) and Christopher Bruce of Bruce Productions created the song that plays while the inflated animals enter the stadium. RKVC performs it.

Writing in the voice of a tortoise or iguana wasn’t on Kim’s radar as a contemporary Christian music major at GC, but he takes quirky projects and ads in stride. His recent compositions have included music for the “Dorks and Forks” podcast and Bella Gluten Free™.

Kim values the dexterity he cultivated in college. “Because I have a strong understanding of the various parts of what I do, I don’t really have to rely on outside parties to move forward,” he says. “Between Vince and me, RKVC can play every instrument, record and engineer ourselves, complete all of our legal and registration paperwork and design all of our own graphics to industry standard specifications.”

Opportunities breed opportunities. Today’s mascot theme song may open doors to exciting new projects tomorrow. “I love it,” Kim says of his multi-faceted work. Kids at Citizen’s Bank Park in Philadelphia love it too.

Major: Contemporary Christian MusicMinor: Digital MediaClassroom Memories: Writing commercial jingles and music on the spot – “GC prepared me to be prepared.”

Rod KimCLASS OF ’05


Looking forward, he sees an opportunity to build a cheerleading program with service to Christ at its core. Washington is Greenville College’s first full-time head cheerleading coach.

Cheerleading has long been a part of athletics at GC, but with varying degrees of support. The explosive popularity of the activity today prompted the College to look closely at its potential for

growing student enrollment.

All-star teams – cheerleaders who compete without school affiliation – help to fuel a

booming industry of gyms, camps and competitions. By high school graduation,

many college-bound cheerleaders have invested seven or more years in cheerleading. Like other high school athletes, they want to take their skills to higher levels.

“Previously, only very strong reasons would compel them to give

up cheerleading to attend GC,” says Athletic Director Kent Krober. Now, they can have their

cheerleading and GC, too.

The low overhead cost of cheerleading and its projected high return on investment in terms of increased student enrollment makes it a good fit for GC’s current strategic plan. Washington envisions an ultimate cheer team of 30 members, common in cheerleading today.

Krober expects the enhanced cheerleading program to also produce an uptick in community support for college sporting events: “A good cheerleading squad that is enthused and does well is fun to watch.”

Superb athleticism is fun to watch too. While cheerleading is not an NCAA-sanctioned sport, there is little doubt about the strength and flexibility all those pyramids, tossing and tumbling require. Cheerleaders joke that flying is their second greatest thrill; being caught is their first.

Generating school spirit is fundamental to GC’s program. If ever Washington’s cheerleaders doubt the enduring value of encouragement, he might share this brief history lesson: Before stepping into the White House to inspire a nation, six presidents including Franklin Roosevelt, Dwight Eisenhower, and Ronald Regan inspired fans as cheerleaders. Before taking a seat on the U.S. Supreme Court, Justice Ruth Bader Ginsberg earned a spot on her high school’s cheer squad.

The future of today’s cheerleaders and mascots may be a thought worth entertaining the next time we rise to our feet at their bidding to yell, “L-E-T-S G-O!”

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WINNERS INSPIRE WINNERS – 2016 HALL OF FAME INDUCTEES ANNOUNCED

Heritage matters. That’s what visitors to H. J. Long Gymnasium see as they pass through its lobby. On one side, GC’s Hall of Fame gallery celebrates the effort, integrity and achievement of former Panthers; directly opposite, a showcase of framed photos captures the energy and bright hope of today’s teams. Past and present will merge again next spring when alumni from across the country descend on campus to honor the 2016 inductees to the Greenville College Hall of Fame. A banquet in the athletes’ honor will take place Saturday, April 9, at 6:30 p.m. in the Armington Center.

HONOREES INCLUDE

Martin Daily ’76, baseball

Craig Harper ’89, men’s soccer

Meredith (Deters ’04) Dust, women’s cross country and women’s track and field

Natalie (Lappe ’08) Goestenkors, women’s soccer and women’s basketball

Robert Blume ’62, meritorious achievement

Josh Kuusisto ’15, Order of the Orange and Black Award

GC’s 1992 golf team and 1995-96 men’s basketball team will also be honored.

85 YEARS OF HALLELUJAH

This year, a special performance by the Greenville Choral Union and Greenville Chamber Orchestra will mark the 85th Anniversary Concert for singing “Messiah” in Greenville. The 100-voice choir and 45-piece orchestra include members of south central Illinois communities in addition to students, staff and faculty from Greenville College. Eight guest alumni vocal soloists to perform include Bridget (Wintermann ’96) Parker, Sarah (Faulkner ’00) Seymour, Stacey (Stohre ’02) Ritter, Lisa Gines ’11, Lloyd Nicks ’13, Kendell Stephens ’80, Dan Denner ’08 and Jacob Yang ’00. The program will take place Sunday, December 6, at 4:00 pm in Whitlock Music Center on campus. Conductor Jeff Wilson extends a special invitation to Choral Union alumni to join this year’s chorus for select pieces. Local vocalists are welcome to participate for the entire fall season. Those interested, but unavailable for weekly rehearsals, may contact him to learn about weekend rehearsal options: [email protected], 618-664-6561.

CHIROPRACTORS OF THE HEART

GC alumni flooding this summer’s General Conference of the Free Methodist Church in their orange GC T-shirts had every reason to be proud of their alma mater, particularly student musicians who led the conference youth in worship each day. The touring worship team Pursuit drew compliments from bishops, conference superintendents and others for their Christ-focused contribution. Professor Paul Sunderland, head of the worship arts program at GC, helps students see leading worship as serving the body of Christ. “When people have an engaging encounter with God through worship music, we have succeeded,” he says. “Worship leading is first a spiritual role, then a musical one.” Following a family camp with Pursuit-led worship this summer, one pastor reported, “The whole team did a great job of bringing us into a heart posture where we were able to not worship the musicians or leaders, but where they pushed us past themselves to our true leader, Jesus.”

For more information about the celebration and reserving your place at the banquet, contact B. J. Schneck ‘01, 618-664-6621, [email protected].


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LURED BY THE THRILL

Though only a little more than a year old, GC’s bass fishing team has developed quite a following. At a tournament in LaCrosse, WI, this summer, members registered 14 pounds of fish caught to take ninth place out of 55 teams. Anthony Macon, on staff with GC’s media resources, coaches the nine students in what is considered a club sport. They fish in tournaments governed by rules set by Fishing League Worldwide (FLW) and Cabela’s Collegiate Bass Fishing. In the tournaments, students fish in pairs from a boat, leaving in the morning and returning in the afternoon. In a typical competition, they keep five fish; the team with the heaviest haul wins. Competitive bass fishing as a collegiate sport is relatively recent. After one competition last year, GC’s team captain David Weyers ’18 listed some of the schools that GC beat. They included University of Louisville, University of Illinois, Bradley University, University of Iowa and

University of Missouri. For more information about sponsoring

GC’s bass fishing team, contact Anthony Macon

at [email protected] or 618-542-7801.

THE CAMP THAT ISN’T A CAMP

By all accounts, GC’s first Science and Engineering Camp for high school students was a success. Sixteen participants selected from more than 40 applicants took part. Under the guidance of college professors, they used advanced instruments in the College’s electronics, nanotech, quantum information and chemistry laboratories. Based on campers’ comments, the teens had fun inside and outside the classroom and enjoyed making new friends. “This camp wasn’t just a science camp,” remarked one student. “It was a camp where I learned to work well with others, balance work and play, and most importantly, to see other people’s gifts and how they use them. It was amazing. I couldn’t have asked for a better two weeks!” Engaging high school students and drawing them into the GC experience is part of Greenville College’s five-year strategic plan. For more information about future Science and Engineering Camps at GC, contact Alisa Gunter at 618-664-6525 or [email protected].

GC WINS GRANT TO EMPOWER FAITH AWARENESS

When asked to name memorable, life-shaping experiences they encountered at GC, alumni frequently say exposure to the traditions and practices of other faith communities. Greenville College was recently awarded a $50,000 grant from the Shapiro Foundation to create an endowed fund that supports the College’s Sandmel Lecture Series in perpetuity and academic programing in Jewish-Christian studies for the current academic year. The Sandmel Lecture Series brings scholars in Jewish-Christian Relations onto

campus. Last spring’s Sandmel lecturer was Rori Picker Neiss, director of programming, education and community engagement at Bais Abraham Congregation in St. Louis. Neiss is a graduate of Yeshivat Maharat, the first school to train Orthodox female clergy. Previous lecturers have included Anthony Steinbock, professor of philosophy at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale and director of the Phenomenology Research Center, and Rabbi Susan Talve of Central Reform Congregation in St. Louis.

At camp, Emmanuel Nava takes a sample solution for spectroscopic analysis with a photometer he made with LEGO® bricks.

GC’s Joey Seabaugh ‘16 and Ray Hingson ‘16 display

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1940s1 Last April, family and friends joined

Evelyn (Marston ’48) Mottweiler and Robert Marston ’53 when the Free Methodist Archive was named in Evelyn’s honor. Evelyn served as executive secretary of the Marston Memorial Historical Center from 1971 to 1988. The Board of Administration had previously granted Evelyn lifetime membership on the Committee on Free Methodist History and Archives.

1950sRev. Donald Bastian ’53, bishop emeritus of the Free Methodist Church of North America, received an Arts Acclaim Award from the city of Brampton, ON. The award was in recognition of his book The Pastor’s First Love: And Other Essays on a High and Holy Calling (BPS Books, 2013). The book had also recently won a Word Guild Award and was nominated for the Grace Irwin Award for the best Christian book of 2014. [email protected].

2 After Paul Riley ’57 graduated from medical school in 1961, he served as a Nazarene missionary surgeon in Swaziland and then as a surgeon in Riverside, CA. In retirement, he has penned stories about

these experiences and the experiences of his parents, Free Methodist missionaries in Kentucky and South Africa. The stories are available on his church’s website at www.psnaz.com/the-riley-files. 2754 Tropicana Dr, Riverside, CA 92504. [email protected].

1960sOn May 22, 2015, Loretta Faye (Allen ’60) Riley was awarded honorary membership into Delta Epsilon Chi at Kentucky Mountain Bible College for faithful missionary service. She and her husband Tom ’63 are retired and live in Hermitage, TN. 545 Old Lebanon Dirt Rd, Hermitage, TN 37076.

3 Lois (Constant ’65) Seeger teaches piano and voice at The Harmony House in Kennesaw, GA. 2024 Twelve Oaks Circle NW, Kennesaw, GA 30144. [email protected].

1970s4 Emmanuel Asamoah ’78 is a mortgage

consultant serving financial institutions including Opportunity International and the Bank of Africa in Tanzania, Kenya and Uganda. He also lectures at the Ghana Banking College. Emmanuel previously

worked in Gambia to set up the country’s first mortgage banking institution, and with Fidelity Bank Ghana Limited as director for mortgage banking. It is with gratitude that he recalls the kindness and support the GC community extended to him as an immigrant without family connections.

Dorothy “Dode” Jordan ’79 retired after 35 years teaching physical education at West Nichols Hills Elementary School in Oklahoma City, OK. She is looking forward to enjoying the next chapter of life. [email protected].

Paul Stroble ’79 will have a poetry chapbook, Dreaming at the Electric Hobo (Finishing Line Press, 2015), released this fall. Paul teaches at Webster University in St. Louis. 102 Mason Ave, St. Louis, MO 63119. [email protected].

1980sWalter Thompson ’81 is a pastor in the United Methodist Church, Jackson District, TN. His two sons are ordained elders in the Church of the Nazarene. 28 Scove Ln, Stantonville, TN 38379. [email protected].

Jermaine Williams ’83 is director of athletic facilities and event operations at the

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University of North Carolina at Greensboro. 3520 Drawbridge Parkway Apt 112-J, Greensboro, NC 27410. [email protected].

Brian Buterbaugh ’85 serves as pastor at The Rock in Columbus, IN. He recently launched a business, Green Wellness Group, which provides personal training, nutrition counseling, motivational counseling and special training and preparation for bodybuilding competitions. Brian received his American College of Sports Medicine personal training certification in June 2015. 3714 Greenbriar Dr, Columbus, IN 47203. [email protected].

1990sMarcia Lynn (Brown ’94) Brown-Medina coordinates Hispanic-Latino services for Catholic Charities in the Diocese of Joliet. [email protected].

The Illinois Education Association recently honored fifth-grade teacher ShiAnne Shively ’95 as Outstanding Teacher. The 19-year veteran teaches in Highland, IL. She has served as her local EA vice president and president and has led teacher delegations to Springfield. Colleagues say ShiAnne’s classroom is a place where students and staff feel welcome. She is also a graduate of GC’s master’s program in education.

5 For the past eight years, Kara (Paul ’99) Edwards has worked as executive director of the T.R.E.E. House Children’s Museum in Alexandria, LA. The Louisiana Association of Museums recently awarded her the Louisiana Career Museum Professional

Award. Kara (pictured below, at the opening of a banking exhibit) also leads children’s activities and serves on the Board of Administration of the Edgewood Free Methodist Church. She and her husband are the proud parents of Owen (8) and Alice (1). 28 Karen Dr, Deville, LA 71328. [email protected].

2000sTheresa (Megal ’03) Thompson earned acceptance into Sacred Heart University’s master’s program in applied psychology with a focus on industrial and organizational psychology. She serves on active duty in the U.S. Navy as a cryptologic technician. 9402 Wolf Point, San Antonio, TX 78251. [email protected].

Andrew ’05 and Lilly Clausen married on January 10, 2015, in Miami, FL. Andrew recently graduated from the University of Missouri Science and Technology with a master’s in applied mathematics. He is a visiting assistant professor of mathematics at Cottey College. [email protected].

2010s Kaity (Chapman ’10) Teer graduated with a master’s in fine arts in creative writing and received the “Outstanding Graduate Student Award” from Western Washington University. Her essay “Ossification” won

Michigan State University’s Fourth Genre Steinberg Essay Contest and will appear in Issue 18.1 in January 2016. Camas and Midwestern Gothic have also recently published her work. Austin Teer ’11 works as a user interface engineer for Upworthy. [email protected], [email protected].

MacKenzie Osborne ’11 is a publicist for Merge PR. She works primarily to promote Christian musicians and organizations. 3408 Hillmeade Ct, Nashville, TN 37221. [email protected].

6 Jay Wilde ’11 works for The Ransom Church as associate pastor of creative arts and worship pastor for the Harrisburg campus. The Ransom Church is a Wesleyan church plant that began in 2008. Based in Sioux Falls, SD, it averages over 1,500 people in attendance. 812 W 72nd St N, Sioux Falls, ND 57104. [email protected].

7 Rylan Mitchell ’12 graduated from the UCLA School of Law on May 15, 2015. 1400 Kelton Ave, Apt 104, Los Angeles, CA 90024. [email protected].

Maggie Tarr ’15 will begin a master of fine arts program this fall at Washington University Sam Fox School of Design & Visual Arts in St. Louis. 9127 E Loami Rd, Loami, IL 62661. [email protected].

Emmanuel Asamoah ’78 Kara (Paul ’99) Edwards (back center) Jay Wilde ’11 Rylan Mitchell ’12

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It’s hard to predict a conversation’s path when the talk takes place between professionals steeped in a common enterprise and passionate about their work. Still, Gayle Stephens ’48, a founder of the Family Medicine Movement, suspected something good would come of a conversation

he initiated more than 30 years ago. He was right.

In 1984, the family physician, writer, thinker and teacher brought together personal friends and others from diverse backgrounds to talk about family medicine. They shared ideas and identified challenges and opportunities that warranted the attention of family physicians and medicine as a profession. Known as The Keystone Conference, the dialogue proved so productive that follow up conferences ensued. The third Keystone Conference inspired the Future of Family Medicine project, the roadmap for family medicine through the early years of the 21st century.

Though Gayle passed away last year, the conversation continues. In 2014, the American Board of Family Medicine Foundation established “The G. Gayle Stephens Keystone Conference Series.” It commemorates Gayle’s stature as a pioneer in family medicine and a founder of the Foundation.

As a college student, Gayle found GC’s strong tradition in the sciences and the arts invaluable. It broadened

his mind and equipped him for future conversations. In time, he would help audiences at home and abroad see how medical practice relates to history, philosophy, religion, psychiatry, the family, the community and the sciences. In time, he would also win agreement. Family medicine is now the largest specialty in medicine.

Ever a fierce advocate for family medicine, Gayle called it a counter-culture within medicine. He described it as a movement manifested in personal relationships. “My hope,” he once said, “is that we can find leaders who are willing to rethink the priorities of medical

education on the basis of medical needs of the public rather than on the basis of preserving the professional self-interest of organized medicine.” He saw family doctors as agents of change: “Our ‘expert’ institutions and organizations have exposed themselves to be bastions of resistance,

self-interest, and exploiters of the public purse. More than anything else, they resemble the medieval clergy in maintaining their death-grip on privilege, power and self-aggrandizement.”

Gayle is from a family of physicians whose undergraduate work at GC helped prepare them for medical school and leadership roles in medicine. They include Gayle’s brother Charles ’54, Charles’ sons Marc ’79 and Todd ’85, and Gayle’s nephew Kendell ’80. Gayle’s son, Kenneth, is also a family physician.


When Conversation Fuels a MovementKeystone Conference Series Continues to Inspire Family Physicians

By Carla Morris

GC Vision: We believe that God created each of our students to uniquely shape the world.

GC students realize a 90 percent admittance rate to medical schools.



IN MEMORY

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In the spring of 1951, Jack Trager set his sights on coaching. The Kansas native, a “lefty,” was nearing the end of his high school baseball career when he realized that developing others appealed to him. In short order, sports management would appeal to him too.

Trager lettered three times in baseball and twice in basketball at McPherson Junior College before transferring as a junior to Greenville College. In just two years at GC, he not only co-coached the College’s track team, he also served as athletic director for his class, orchestrated campus-wide intramurals and presided over the G Club that sponsored sports competitions and recognition.

When Trager returned to his alma mater more than 20 years later to coach men’s basketball and golf, he brought with him a wealth of experience developing both high school and college athletes. “The reason I got into coaching was for the kids,” he said. “I thought I had something to offer.”

Part of that something turned out to be inspiration.

Coach T passed away June 14, 2015, at age 81. In the outpouring of sentiment that followed, words like “mentor,”

“legend,” and “enduring influence” surfaced.

Trager was associate professor of health, physical education and recreation at GC from 1976 to 1996. He also chaired the department and served as athletic director. His legacy, however, will always be the way he embodied GC’s hallmark approach to Christ-centered education by making

it personal. Coach T once confessed that his best memories were not of wins, but of the personal

growth his players demonstrated.

“I didn’t recruit a certain type of kid,” he said. “I let them know what we were and what was expected. Because of my personal belief in Christian views, I always saw my position as a chance to witness to players to a better way of life.”

Trager’s retirement did not diminish his influence. The consummate mentor, he worked with Fellowship of Christian Athletes and continually engaged students and players from his past and present. Even in his last weeks of life, he planned new discipleship lessons.

Jack is survived by his wife of 59 years, Pat; three children and numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Mary (Olmstead ’40) Rose died June 21, 2015. Her lifetime of service in the Free Methodist Church included partnership with her husband, Rev. Howard Rose ’40, in pastoral ministry, youth ministry and mission work. Mary served with the General Women’s Missionary Organization of the Free Methodist Church for 30 years.

Rev. George Oglesby ’45 died August 7, 2012. He was ordained in the Free Methodist Church, pastored churches in Pennsylvania and served as conference superintendent in the Oil City Conference.

Rev. Melvin Schaper ’45 passed away August 9, 2015. He earned advanced degrees from Asbury Seminary, Princeton Theological Seminary and Pittsburg State Teachers College. Melvin pastored Bible Holiness Churches in the U.S. and Grenada, where he also founded St. John’s Christian Secondary School. In 2001, the prime minister of Grenada recognized Melvin for his outstanding service in education.

Violet (Goodrich ’48) Sanders passed away June 22, 2015. A high school teacher, she raised four children and later managed apartment complexes for over 30 years

before retiring at age 84. Violet was known for her faith, selflessness and love for others.

Ardath (Dickerson ’49) Allen died July 30, 2015, at age 97. She worked for DeMoulin Brothers as a receptionist and embroidery pattern artist, designing logos and mascots for band uniforms and choir robes. She later worked in the Greenville College Business Office. Ardath was the first woman president of the Greenville Kiwanis Club.

Rev. Oliver Davis ’49 passed away June 26, 2015. A merchant marine and later radio operator with the U.S. Navy during WWII,

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Oliver completed seminary after graduating from Greenville College. He pastored Free Methodist churches and taught school.

Elizabeth (Horton ’49) Jones passed away June 24, 2015, at age 90. A retired schoolteacher, she fondly remembered her college experience at Greenville. In later years, she enjoyed Greenville College alumni gatherings at Light and Life Park in Lakeland, FL.

Iola (Kenworthy ’49) Keys passed away March 5, 2015, in Union City, GA. Her husband, James ’48, survives.

Jean Myers ’49 died June 15, 2015. He earned his master’s in Spanish and taught Spanish in Michigan and Texas schools. Jean was an avid outdoorsman.

Doris (Parrott ’50) Telfer passed away July 19, 2015. A schoolteacher turned homemaker, Doris raised four children. She loved nature, music, art and literature.

Robert Coleman ’51 passed away June 18, 2015. He taught school for a number of years before earning his doctorate in education from the University of Illinois. He retired in 1991 as executive dean of San Diego Community Colleges. Robert frequently served on accreditation teams with the Western Association of Schools and Colleges, and played supportive roles in various civic organizations. He was a U.S. Navy veteran and retired as Lt. Commander after 20 years in the Naval Reserve. His wife, Hope (Hopkins ’51), survives.

Charles Grandfield ’52 died May 13, 2015. He taught high school and college before retiring in 1986. Charles was active in Gideons International and his local church. He enjoyed building projects.

David Miller ’52 died March 8, 2015, at age 89.

Fuad Yacoub ’55 died June 29, 2015, at age 87. Fuad emigrated from Jordan to the United States after receiving a scholarship from Greenville College. He became one of the first medical technicians in the U.S. Fuad was respected in the Jordanian community for sponsoring many individuals in their desire to move to the U.S. and pursue opportunities for better education, work and quality of life. His vision,

generosity and kindness empowered others to succeed as lawyers, engineers, doctors, authors, business leaders and engaged community members who contributed greatly to the fabric of the U.S. Fuad became a naturalized citizen in 1962.

Nancy (Motzer ’56) Lefever died June 2, 2015. Nancy’s passion for vocal music was evident through her many years of performing, teaching and directing choirs in several states. She directed community, church and school choirs, including choirs at Bond County Community Schools in Greenville.

Rev. Thomas Dunn ’58 passed away July 11, 2015. He pastored Free Methodist churches for 33 years before retiring in 1994. Thomas enjoyed spending time with family, traveling, tennis, photography, watching sports and studying biblical prophecy. His wife Barbara (Mulholland ’58) survives.

Harriet Amundson ’58 died August 5, 2015. She taught school for 28 years, including schools in Tanna, AK, and several villages north of the Arctic Circle. Harriet was named one of the outstanding young women in America for 1967.

Dorothy Larson ’59 passed away May 27, 2015. After retiring as a schoolteacher, she blended her love of gardening with enjoyment of volunteer work to care for gardens in Riverfront Park in Beloit, WI. She loved travel and camping, particularly with family.

Rev. Daniel Berry ’62 passed away July 27, 2014. He served seven appointments in the Western New York Conference of the United Methodist Church and as chaplain at the Arbor Manor Rehabilitation and Care Center in Spring Arbor, MI. His wife, Neoma (Campbell ’62), survives.

Wesley Smith ’62 passed away May 31, 2015. Wesley’s radical commitment to Christ made him an in-demand speaker at churches, conferences and assemblies across the U.S. and abroad. His non-profit ministry, Full Life Crusade, helped to plant hundreds of churches and finance relief efforts worldwide.

Lucille Steinsick ’65, age 93, passed away July 6, 2015. Her 28-year career in education included teaching in a one-room

school in Panama City, IL. She and her husband were small business owners in the Hillsboro area.

Ivan Corrington ’70 passed away May 26, 2015. He worked 45 years for Greenville College, retiring in 2012. Ivan was a member of the Greenville First Christian Church.

Kathryn Dagon ’71, of Hillsboro, IL, passed away April 13, 2015. A schoolteacher for many years, she was a member of the United Methodist Church and the Business and Professional Women’s Club.

Rev. Charles Peters ’79 died June 17, 2015. A veteran of the U.S. Air Force, Charles served as a military chaplain. He retired as colonel in 2005. Charles pastored Free Methodist and Evangelical Covenant churches in the Midwest and served more than 15 years with Central Christian College in various roles. His wife Colleen (Vanderhoof ’72) survives.

Michael Kiger ’98 of Carrollton, IL, passed away June 22, 2015. One of the first D.A.R.E. officers in Illinois, he served for 20 years as Carrollton’s chief of police.

Duane Satterwhite ’99 died June 12, 2015, in Mt. Vernon, IL. He enjoyed a 37-year career in finance and banking. He also served on the local school board and various civic groups.

Regina Wethington ’03 died June 30, 2015. She worked at Millers First Insurance Company in Alton, IL, and was an avid fan of the St. Louis Cardinals and NASCAR.

Randy Sims ’11 died June 20, 2015. He taught at Collinsville Christian Academy. Randy’s broad interests included collecting books, debate and history. Above all, he loved spending time with his family and friends.

Luke Norris ’12 passed away June 14, 2015, after an extended illness. His musical talents included piano, guitar, voice and composition. Luke also participated in short-term mission trips to New Zealand, Fiji and numerous outreaches to Mexico.

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That’s what one top administrator at the University of Wisconsin-River Falls said when GC’s Assistant Professor of Biology Bwarenaba Kautu finished speaking at the University. “Particularly for first generation students in the room, his narrative underscored the journey, the choices and the opportunities that can be in front of them

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