Alumni Article AndTitle Friends Dan York (’08) has been named the worship and arts pastor at Lawrence First Christian Church in Lawrence, Kan.
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MNU was well-represented by the 21 alumni who were recognized by the 2013 Kansas Educator Recognition Program, in which each school district nominates one elementary and one secondary classroom teacher for Kansas Teacher of the Year. Read all the names in the digital issue of Accent at: www.mnu.edu/accent.
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Marriages Kelly (Lawler ’11) to Jordan Chesley, May 4, 2013. Holly (Moerer ’00) to Danny Spainhour, December 16, 2012.
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12) Brandon (’06) and Megan (Fenton ’05) Hansel, a son: Blake Tyler, born Oct. 31, 2012. Blake joins brother Bryson Brandon, born July 24, 2010. 21
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1) William (’11) and Kasey Ashcraft, a daughter: Elizabeth Paige, born Mar. 25, 2013. 2) Brandon (’05) and Audra (Oglesbee FS ’06) Bell, a son: Quinton Royce, born Mar. 3, 2013. 3) Klint (’05) and Lindsey (Bledsoe ’05) Bitter, a daughter: Ellie Grace, born Mar. 18, 2013. 4) Billy and Allison (Bartholomew ’02) Brimblecom, a son: Leo Harris, born Jan. 10, 2013. 5) Andrew (’02) and Abigail Campbell, a daughter: Ivy Faith, born Oct. 22, 2012. She joins siblings Isabelle, Anna and Coleman.
13) Adam (’08) and Amy (Nunamaker ’06) Hepker, a daughter: Brenley Elizabeth, born Feb. 16, 2013. 14) Jeremiah ('08) and Michelle (Clark '07) Johnson, a son: Maximilian Harth, born Apr. 7, 2013. 15) Jason (’99) and Crystal (Blowers ’98) Lynn, a son: Levi James, born Sept. 20, 2012. 16) Stephen (’08) and Casey (Neden, ’08) Morrison, a son: Joel, born Mar. 5, 2013. 17) Darren and Allison (Quint ’06) Reed, a son: Elijah William, born Sept. 1, 2012. 18) Kyle (’01) and Whitney (Tucker ’99) Rogers, a son: Luke Tucker, born Mar. 12, 2013.
6) Gregory and Emily (Brotzman ’08) Clapp, a daughter: Sophie Lynae, born May 7, 2013.
19) Philip ('01) and Brie (Vieth ’02) Speicher, a daughter: Keziah Helen, born Feb. 15, 2013.
7) D.J. (’05) and Liz (Nielson ’ 04; MET ’08) Crocker, a son: Charlie, born Sept. 24, 2012. He joins a sister, Sabina.
20) Nathan (’10) and Katy (Ryman ’10) Stavig, a son: Noah Malcolm, born Apr. 17, 2013.
8) Steve (’94) and April (Grogan ’95) Elstrom, a son: Benjamin Ronald, born Feb. 26, 2013.
21) Ryan and Kelly (Duckworth ’00) Strong, twin sons: Brock Ryan and Brody Dean, born Jan. 15, 2013. They join brother Max.
9) Tyrone (’99) and Jamie (Carnell ’05) Esser, a son: Toby Thomas, born Nov. 1, 2012.
22) J. Scott (’01) and Desire’e (Harris ’03) Timmons; a daughter: River Ryiah, born Sept. 12, 2012.
Rollin Gilliland (former employee), June 14, 2013. See page 9.
10) Erik (’09) and Courtney (Owens ’08) Gaede, a daughter: Amelia Mae, born Mar. 10, 2013.
23) Andy and Ashley (Rice ’06) Weber; a son: Keaton James, born Mar. 14, 2013.
Rev. Herbert Ketterling (former trustee), March 11, 2013.
11) Ryan (’99) and Andrea Gaines, a daughter: Katherine Anastasia, born Apr. 5, 2013.
24) Noah (’08) and Katy (Perrigo ’08) Wells, a daughter: Blakely Mae, born April 20, 2013.
Condolences Gary J. Leid (’75), January 26, 2013. Tom Clements (’79), March 19, 2013. Sue (Whipple ’93) Warburton, March 4, 2013.
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