MARRIAGES Lynda Dyniewicz ’95 to Mike Ohlde, October 6, 2001. Jansen Slayden ’92 to Don Fredal, October 24, 2002. Malissa Shull ’03 to Jesse Cordaway, June 26, 2004. Lisa Ball ’99 to Lawrence Carrino, July 10, 2004. Courtney Williams ’03 to Derrick Lyle Green on August 21, 2004. Clint Thebeau ’01 to Brooke Wigger, September 8, 2004. Lucy Mason ’89 to Cris Sena, October 8, 2004. Shelley Williams ’99 to Chad Cronhardt, November 26, 2004. Laura Bramon ’00 to Benjamin Good, December 18, 2004. Michael Pace ’95 to Karyn Johnson ’95, December 18, 2004. Karenbeth Miles Farmer ’78 to Thomas P. Zacharias, January 15,2005 Jennifer Guy ’04 to Jason Oldham, March 12,2005 Laura Webb ’89 to Gary Rodgers, March 12,2005 Robert Sefrit ’03 to Carly Stratton ’03, March 19,2005 Jennifer Adams ’02 to Ryan Anderson, April 2,2005 Gary K. Douglas ’75 to Donna Butler, April 2,2005 Jessica Jones ’03 to Brett Larson, April 16,2005 Nelson Kanning ’00 to Amy Dye, April 16,2005 Reed Shillito ’98 to Jamie Holman, June 4,2005 O. E. Burke ’04 to Lindsey Rigell, July 2,2005 Carlos Vargas ’03 to Katie Young ’03, July 16,2005 BIRTHS & ADOPTIONS Newborn children of alumni receive a cardinal beanie toy from the college when the birth/adoption is reported to the alumni office. Call in your announcement (816/781-7700, ext. 5366) or e-mail us at honj@william.jewell.edu. Mark Myers ’91 and Gina DeLuca Myers ’93, daughter Isabelle Jolene, October 11, 2001. Jim Elledge ’93 and Meighan Elledge, daughter Katherine Lynn, February 20, 2003. Bethany Bingham Duckworth ’98 and Brent Duckworth, daughter Ava Brooke, December 17, 2004. Melissa Milligan Brown ’97 and Ron Brown, daughter Gracie Jeanette, August 22, 2003. Greg Kruske ’00 and Kim Kruske, son Brock Alan, November 19, 2003. Lynda Dyniewicz Ohlde ’95 and Mike Ohlde, daughter Emily Kate, March 16, 2004. Betty Osborn Brison ’95 and John Brison, son Parker Hugh, June 10, 2004. Jennifer Preuss Mihelic ’95 and Robert Mihelic, twins Katherine Adele and Joseph Robert, June 21, 2004. Emily Bowles Frost ’01 and Adrian Frost, daughter Juliette Ann, June 26, 2004. Jansen Slayden Fredal ’92 and Don Fredal, son Baker Manley, July 6, 2004. Melissa Milligan Brown ’97 and Ron Brown, son, Jonah Olen, July 6, 2004. Robert Blaine ’97 and Kristen Koebbe Blaine ’96, daughter Audrey Ella, July 14, 2004. Susan Kuntz Higgins ’93 and Brian Higgins, son Austin Patrick, July 19, 2004. Johnathan Murphy ’00 and Meredith Hopper Murphy ’00, daughter Ella Marie, August 24, 2004. Eric Christensen ’95 and Amy Layman Christensen ’93, daughter Macy Claire, September 10, 2004. Doug Chappelow ’95 and Mary Chappelow, daughter Georgia Riley, November 4, 2004. Mathew Maynor ’89 and Bethany Callaway Maynor ’93, daughter Ellie Katherine, November 5, 2004. Mark Myers ’91 and Gina DeLuca Myers ’93, daughter Danielle Taylor, November 20, 2004. Mary Penaloza Reader ’94 and Bob Reader, son Samuel Battin, December 4, 2004. Jim Elledge ’93 and Meighan Elledge, son Max Hathaway, December 15, 2004. Tami Gough Michalski ’95 and Brian Michalski, son Alexander Cole, December 27, 2004. Andrea Burris Sanders ’99 and Dan Sanders, daughter Lauren Marie, January 7,2005 Joseph Hill ’00 and Elizabeth Buckner Hill ’99, son Benjamin Joseph, January 11,2005 Stacy Long Morgan ’93 and Aaron Morgan, son Mason Hamilton, January 12,2005 John Dembski ’97 and Johnna Hocking Dembski ’97, son Nathan John, January 18,2005 Dean Nash ’90 and Janet Applegate Nash ’90, son Spenser Edward, February 24,2005 Shannon Cate ’02 and L C Cole, adopted daughter Natasha Marie Cale Peterscross, February 25,2005 Jack DeWees ’96 and Katie DeWees, son Joshua Paul, February 25,2005 Travis Ferguson ’92 and Sheryl Owens Ferguson ’99, daughter Sophia Grace, March 7,2005 Adam Burke ’99 and Beth Bramman Burke ’00, son Aiden Kristopher, March 10,2005 Mark Daniels ’90 and Jackie White Daniels ’90, daughter Grace Elizabeth, March 30,2005 Shane Davolt ’93 and Megan Thomas Davolt ’95, daughter Olivia Claire, April 4,2005 Chrissie Davis Schweiberger ’99 and Daryl Schweiberger, daughter Lauren Davis, April 17,2005 Andrew Rieger ’93 and Beth Larson Rieger ’94, daughter Margaret “Meg” Agatha, April 20,2005

IN MEMORIAM ALUMNI Frances Tapp Neth ’25, April 11, 2005, of Liberty, Mo. Born in 1903, Frances was the oldest known living graduate of WJC. She was part of an enduring Jewell legacy family, which included two sons and eight grandchildren who are alumni of the college. One of her 22 great-grandchildren graduated from Jewell in May. Cloyd E. Muchmore ’35, March 28, 2005, of Warrensburg, Mo. Charles W. Newman ’41, March 25, 2005, of Melbourne, Fla. Rex L. Andrews ’46, April 11, 2005, of Shawnee- Mission, Kan. David T. Harrison ’46, April 18, 2005, of Fairway, Kan. James H. Sampson ’50, February 16, 2005, of Independence, Mo. Mary Anne Durie Crain ’53, April 18, 2005, of Bartlesville, Okla. Patricia Wilson Gregory ’62, March 5, 2005, of Gladstone, Mo. H Harry B. Douglas ’68, February 28, 2005, of Liberty, Mo. Carol M. Donnelly ’87, March 15, 2005, of Lee’s Summit, Mo. Kendra Haston Moffet ’88, February 8, 2005, of Kansas City, Mo. FACULTY/STAFF TRUSTEES/FRIENDS Charles F. Newlon ’56, March 3, 2005, of Kearney, Mo., Emeritus Associate Professor of Biology from 1956- 1997. Charles and his wife, Adele, designed and assembled the stained glass windows in Grand River Chapel on the Jewell campus. ALOHA! Cruise Hawaii in 2006! WJC Alumni and Friends who participated in the cruise to Alaska, our 49th state, had such a good time that we are going to cruise again, this time around the 50th state – Hawaii! Dock at scenic Hawaiian ports-of-call and view the Hawaiian islands aboard the Norwegian Cruise Line’s Pride of America, sailing from Honolulu on May 20. The ship is brand new, launched on June 17, so it will be ready for our voyage. William Jewell College alumni, their friends and family members, and other friends of the college are invited to join Mary Sallee on another grand adventure. Make plans now to participate. 2006 cruise itinerary: Saturday, May 20–Ship departs Honolulu in the evening Sunday, May 21–Explore Hilo and enjoy an evening sail by Mt. Kilauea Monday, May 22–Explore Kahului-Maui Tuesday, May 23–Explore Kahului-Maui Wednesday, May 24– Explore Kona Thursday, May 25–Explore Nawiliwili-Kauai Friday, May 26–Explore Nawiliwili-Kauai Saturday, May 27–Ship arrives in Honolulu in the morning Pricing for this exciting voyage includes the cruise, round-trip airfare from Kansas City, taxes, fees, pre-paid gratuities and exclusive on-board events for WJC alumni and friends. Category J - Interior Stateroom $2,172 per person Category EE - Ocean View Stateroom $2,652 per person Category BE Balcony Stateroom $2,907 per person Other stateroom categories are available upon request. Airfare from another city is also available. All cabin rates are per person, based on double occupancy. 3rd and 4th passenger and single fares available upon request. Optional 1-night Pre or Post hotel packages are available from $109 per person. Other packages available. To make your reservation or to receive more information, contact Joyce Hon in the alumni office at 816-415-7565 or via email at honj@william.jewell.edu. Don’t let the ship sail without you!

We want to hear from you! Please send your alumni class notes to the Office of Alumni Relations,William Jewell College, 500 College Hill, Box 1003, Liberty, MO 64068.

1940s

Jack Wilson ’47, a retired Episcopalian priest, has been made a Professor of Psychiatry on the faculty of the Ukrainian Medical Academy at Poltova, Ukraine. Jack is currently the President of The Foundation for International Professional Exchange, which facilitates the exchange of persons and information to and from former Cold War countries. The foundation is branching out to Uganda and Rwanda. Jack also works with municipal governments to set up “sister city” endeavors. Jack and his wife, Bettie, live in Pueblo, Colo.

1950s

Charlotte Burns Bird ’50 was recently honored as “Woman of the Year” by the Missionary Society of the Central United Methodist Church in Charlotte, N.C. This honor recognized her leadership in the church’s Adopt-A-Village program in the village of Newton, Sierra Leone, West Africa. In two years the project raised money and collected a railroad car of supplies. The villagers have cleared and planted 154 acres of ground by hand and are harvesting cassava. The clinic and school, mostly destroyed by the 11-year civil war, has been rebuilt and refurbished. A vocational school has been established, a mission house has been built and supplies of school materials and medicine are now available to the 500 villagers. The goal to make the people of Newton self-sufficient by 2006 is well on its way.

Loyd Gentry ’59 has been called as Interim Minister at the Lawson (Mo.) United Christian & Presbyterian Church.

1960s

Robert Steinkamp ’67 was recently elected mayor of Liberty, Mo.

1970s

Russ Cline ’71’s RCA Group was recently selected as one of the Top 10 Small Businesses for 2005 by the Greater Kansas City Chamber of Commerce. RCA Group is an international marketing and sports promotion and production company based in Priarie Village, Kan. Russ, Melanie Griffin Cline ’78 and their family live in Lee’s Summit, Mo.

Jim Dunn ’71 was presented the Service Award for Professional Excellence by the Liberty, Mo., Rotary Club. This award is presented annually in recognition of a community member for exceptional professional achievement consistent with the ideals of Rotary.

Howard Chrisman Jones ’73 received an Honorable Mention in Set Design at the recent World Stage Design 2005 conference in Toronto. The international competition included participation from 532 designers from 43 countries. In addition to set design, categories recognized included sound, lighting and costumes. Jones was the only American set designer to be recognized, with other set design winners representing the Philippines, Israel and Mexico. Jones received the award for his set design for a production of Ibsen’s “Hedda Gabbler.” He received the Citation for Achievement from William Jewell in 1993.

Kathi Schirner Knop ’74 received the Kansas Association of School Librarians 2005 President’s Award. This award is given to a library media specialist who administers an outstanding library media program. Kathi is the Library Media Specialist at Shawnee Mission East High School in Prairie Village, Kan.

Dave Bassore ’77 has resigned as head football coach at William Jewell College and has assumed the head football coaching position at Olathe North High School, Olathe, Kan.

Debbie Unger Wardrop ’78 has resigned from the National Football League and will be assuming the position of CEO of the Super Bowl XLII Arizona Host Committee. Super Bowl 42 will be played in Phoenix.

1980s

Holley Powell Smothers ’81 has been the recipient of numerous honors during the past several years including: 2003 Missouri Federation of Teachers and School Related Personnel Elementary and Secondary Teacher of the Year; 2003 Missouri Middle School Association Central Region Middle School Teacher of the Year; 2004 Missouri Art Education Association Middle School Teacher of the Year; and 2004-2006 STARR (Selected Teacher As Regional Resources) Teacher. Holley, her husband Greg, and two sons, David & Matthew, live in Jefferson City, Mo.

Shirley “Ann” Suddarth ’81 was named a “Volunteer in Support of Education” by the Northland Regional Chamber of Commerce. Ann volunteers six hours a day as the coordinator for the tutoring program at the William Jewell Writing Center. Ann lives in College Place West, Jewell’s senior adult complex right off the campus. The Truman Presidential Museum & Library celebrated Elizabeth Wallace “Bess” Truman's 120th birthday on February 11, as Missouri Secretary of State

Robin Carnahan ’83 spoke on “Politics and Public Service: My Life with the Carnahans of Missouri.” A tea was given in honor of Bess Truman.

William Jeffrey Maloney ’84, an associate with the international law firm of Bryan Cave LLP, was elected president of the Platte County (Mo.) Bar Association.

Beth Smith ’85 was selected as the recipient of the Lee’s Summit (Mo.) Literacy Award. This is the 23rd year that the International Reading Association has selected a local winner.

Ellen Douglas Merritt ’88 recently had a poem published in International Who’s Who of Poetry. This is her third published poem. Ellen holds a master’s degree in psychology from Capella University, a diploma from the Institute of Children’s Literature, and works as a lyricist with her husband Mark Merritt in their music business, Dream Hill Productions. Ellen teaches youth in philosophy, spirituality and life skills at forceacademy.com. She is also active in community theatre. She and Mark reside in Mount Airy, N.C.

Bobby Hennessey ’89 has been named the General Manager for John Chezik Honda in Kansas City North. He also received the President’s Award from the Honda Corporation for Excellence in Business. Bobby, Laura Chezik Hennessey ’90, and their children live in Overland Park, Kan.

Lucy Mason ’89 has been selected as “One of America’s Most Influential Women” by Forbes radio. She was interviewed on the air during a spring broadcast. Lucy and her husband, Cris Sena, reside in Lafayette, Calif.

Kurt Pycior ’89 is the incoming president of the Board of Directors for Hope House, an agency that cares for abused mothers and children. Kurt and his business partner, Steve Froehlich, built a house with donations from dozens of subcontractors, with all the profits ($85,000) from the sale of the home going to Hope House.

Chad Smith ’89 was promoted to the position of District Administrator for District 39, Missouri Board of Probation and Parole in Trenton, Mo. Chad, his wife Shelly and their two children reside in Bethany, Mo.

1990s

Kristi Soligo ’91 was recently elected to serve a twoyear term on the Board of Directors of the Missouri Association of Realtors. She is currently serving on the education committee.

Jonathan Duncan ’92 has been made a partner with the firm of Spencer Fane Britt & Browne LLP in Kansas City. Jonathan is in the Litigation & Dispute Resolution Group focusing on education law and sports litigation.

Jansen Slayden Fredal ’92 and her husband, Don, have opened up Social Suppers in Kansas City North. It is a meal solution facility where customers can make 12 family-sized dinners in 2 hours.

Amy R. Williams ’93, former business service consultant for the State of Nevada, has joined Truckee Meadows Community College’s Workforce Development and Continuing Education Division as its new program manager. Truckee Meadows is located in Reno, Nev.

Kelly Austin ’94 is in her first year as a tenure-track Assistant Professor in Romance Languages and Literature at the University of Chicago.

Andrea Brandes ’95 has recently accepted the position as Manager of International Education Finance in the Fishers, Ind., office of Sallie Mae. Her new duties include compliance and regulatory work, with an emphasis on international business development and immigration law.

Michael Pace ’95 is doing a Post-Doctoral Fellowship at Notre Dame. He and Karyn Johnson Pace ’95 reside in Mishawaka, Ind.

Clay Kohler ’97 owns Kohler Lawn and Outdoor, Inc., which provides lawn care service to customers, including sprinkler systems, chemical applications and landscaping. Clay, Rebecca Ramsey Kohler ’96, and their two sons, Ramsey and Avery, live in Pleasant Hill, Mo.

Jason Parks ’98 has joined Adamson Advertising as an account supervisor.

Angela Paul Owen ’98 received her associate’s degree in nursing and is now working as an Emergency Room Registered Nurse at the University of New Mexico Hospital in Albuquerque.

Carrie Fletcher Schmid ’98 graduated from medical school in 2002 and from San Antonio Military Pediatric Center’s residency this summer. She will begin a fellowship at Harvard Medical School for Clinical Genetics starting in the fall.

Mandy Martin Levings ’99 has been named one of the “40 under 40” individuals recognized by the Kansas City area business publication, Ingram’s. Mandy is a Senior Vice President at Fleishman-Hillard, where she heads the Biotechnology/Health Care Team, one of the largest biotechnology accounts in the global network. Mandy serves on the board of the Brain Injury Association of Greater Kansas City and works with the WJC Career Mentoring Program. Mandy, Eric Levings ’98 and daughter Ally, live in the Liberty, Mo., area.

2000s

Douglas Austin ’01 has been commissioned as a second lieutenant in the U.S. Air Force after graduating from Officer Training School at Maxwell Air Force Base, Montgomery, Ala. Douglas is an air battle manager assigned to the 325th Air Control Squadron, Tyndall Air Force Base, Panama City, Fla.

Michael Jackson ’01 earned a master of music degree in church music from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary in Fort Worth, Texas.

Ryan Schreckenghaust ’01 is pursuing his master’s in ministry leadership at Rockbridge University and has accepted a position as Middle School Ministry Coordinator at Lee’s Summit Community Church.

Rebekah Sullins Schreckenghaust ’02 recently completed her master’s in school counseling and is currently a counselor in the Hickman Mills (Mo.) School District. Jacob Stauffer ’01, who holds a J.D. from Vanderbilt University, has joined the insolvency practice group with Husch & Eppenberger, Kansas City.

Clint Thebeau ’01 is the Assistant General Manager and Director of Ticket Operations for the Youngstown Steelhounds hockey team. Clint & Brooke live in Boardman, Ohio.

Jennifer Humburg Stevenson ’01 has joined the Fleishman-Hillard office in Sydney, Australia as Account Manager, splitting her time between the bio-tech pharmaceutical group in Kansas City and helping launch the healthcare practice within the Australian market.

Dan Stevenson ’01 is the Operations Manager for Cerner Asia-Pacific. Jennifer and Dan reside in Sydney, Australia.

Jacquelyn Crenshaw ’02 is an Admissions Counselor for Columbia College in Columbia, Mo., with an emphasis on home-schooled students. She has had the opportunity to present a speech entitled “The Homeschooled Student: The Tables Have Turned,” at several national conferences.

Deanne Walters ’02 has joined the staff of Hanover College in their Office of Student Life. She will serve as the college’s assistant director of Greek life. Hanover College is located in Hanover, Ind.

Troy Hawkins ’03 has been awarded the “Outstanding Graduate Teaching Assistant” honor at Purdue University.

Katie Young ’03 will begin teaching middle school language arts and social studies in the Wentzville, Mo., school district in the fall.

O. E. Burke ’04 has opened an upscale surf shop in Virginia Beach, Va. He states that his shop reflects both his Christian values and his love of surfing.

Andrew Fischer ’04 has joined Zimmer Real Estate Services, focusing on industrial sales and leasing on the east side of the Kansas City metropolitan area.