Bethany Magazine | Fall\Winter | 2018\2019

41

44

38

18

200 70

27

26

33 40

10

57

TeacherMap.indd 1

12/6/18 9:54 AM

Added seven additional Mediated classroom

Replaced 25% of employee workstation computers

14 • FALL/WINTER 2018

BETHANY MAGAZINE

AROUND

CAMPUS

www.bethanylb.edu

FALL/WINTER 2018 •

15

Alumni News & Notes 1960s

Alumnae Anita (Swenson) Berg ’66 and Marsha (Woodard) Rolander ’65 attended the Phoneix Doll Auction in July. One of the many unique items in the auction was the hat that Anita is pictured wearing. This hat has a wonderful

story attached to it. The Theriaults Auction company announced when the hat came up for bidding, the winning bid proceeds would be donated to the organization of the winner’s choice. Anita graciously selected the Bethany College Annual Fund to receive the proceeds.

Dwight Swisher ’66, Lindsborg, KS, was named the 2018 USD 400 “Friend of Education” by the Smoky Valley Education Foundation.

Dwight has supported several long-standing programs throughout the Smoky Valley School district and has given selflessly of his time and talents. A former teacher and coach, Dwight is a 15-year board member of the USD 400 Board of Education, founder of the original high school Booster Club, served as President of the Lindsborg Quarterback Club, and started the Smoky Valley Athletic Association.

Although the class of 1968 will be joining the class of 1969 to celebrate their 50th during Homecoming 2019, three members of the Class of 1968 couldn’t wait another year. Meeting up on campus during Homecoming Weekend were (from left): Kent Oleen, Lee DeRosa, and Chuck Falkenberg.

Ruth (Linne) Lander ’69, Salida, CO, was presented with the

20 • FALL/WINTER 2018

Albert Nelson Marquis Lifetime Achievement Award by Marquis Who’s Who as a leader in the medical consultant industry. Ruth is a fellow of the Medical Group Management Association and American College of Medical Practice Executives. She has worked in positions including finance director for the Lutheran Service Association of New England, practice administrator for Columbus Oncology and Hematology Associates, Inc. She recently worked as a medical consultant for Cardinal Health Special Solutions. Along with contributing to numerous occupationally-relevant publications, Ruth has worked as a lecturer in her field and a member of the editorial boards for a variety of prominent magazines.

1970s

Lowell Chellberg ’71, Topeka, KS, has written a children’s book “A FUN DAY” which is about a day outing with grandparents as told by young grandchildren. It was released in May 2018, and is available at Barnes and Noble online.

Greg Newell ’71 was recently inducted into the Oklahoma Chapter of the National Wrestling

Hall of Fame. Following graduation, Greg started a 25-year coaching career. He got his coaching start in Larned, KS and was there for seven years, then moved to Durant, OK in 1980. Newell started the school’s physical education program in 1982 and worked as a wrestling official for four years before returning to coaching in 1986 when he began both the junior high and high school wrestling programs at Durant. He went on to coach in Durant for 18 years before his retirement, building a competitive program that resulted in dozens of former wrestlers going on to become coaches themselves. Newell still works closely with Durant

wrestling, including serving as radio broadcaster for the team. The photo was taken at the induction ceremony, includes Cindy (Taylor) Newell ’73, Greg Newell, Joe Newell ’70, and Gloria (Granell) Newell ’70.

Lori Sexton and Nick Vitelli ’75 (above), were married September 9, 2018 in Pearson Chapel on the Bethany campus. The ceremony was officiated by Pastor Amy Truhe and Dr. Ted Kessinger. A reception and dinner were held at the Rosberg Inn, and the Vitelli’s were joined by several of Nick’s Pi Sig brothers for the weekend.

Johnnie Mae (Turner) Cooper ’77, has retired after teaching for 40 years in the state of Kansas.

After graduating Bethany in 1977 she taught in the Ottawa, KS school district 1977-1980. She then moved to the Wichita school district 1980 -1984. In 1982 she married Tommy Turner ’79. They moved to Kansas City where Johnnie taught Math in the Shawnee Mission school district from 1984 until 2018. The school district honored Johnnie and other retirees with a retirement celebration at Red Robin Restaurant.

Davis Laughlin ’79, Benton, KS, recently presented a discussion to the Education Department at Bethany on his book “Ripple Maker: Teaching Effectively and Loving It.” His book encourages teachers everywhere and helps them rediscover the passion for teaching. Using his 33-year teaching career as a guide, Davis is a nationally recognized educator/ speaker.

1980s

Jim Ruble ’81, Lindsborg, KS, has joined Central National Bank in Salina, KS as a Commercial & Ag Loan Officer.

Brad Dolloff ’86, Branson, MO, is Headmaster of the School of the Ozarks.

John Bellah ’86, Lindsborg, KS, was named the 4A Tennis Coach of the Year by the Kansas Tennis Coaches Association.

1990s

Col. Matt Oleen ’90, Topeka, KS, serves on active duty as Chief of Staff of the Kansas Army National Guard, where he is responsible for the administration, organization, and training of over 5,000 soldiers and acts as Deputy Commander in the absence of the Commanding General. Matt has deployed twice during his 22-year military career, once to Bosnia and once to Afghanistan where he was assigned to teams responsible for the apprehension of indicted war criminals. He has also served short tours in Japan, Singapore, Germany, and Egypt. Most recently, Matt was selected to attend the U.S. Army War College in Carlisle Barracks, PA, and will receive an M.S. in Strategic Studies upon graduation. Matt is a graduate of the KU School of Law and served three terms as an elected County Attorney prior to his active military service.

Randy Tegethoff ’91, Newton, KS, was recently promoted to the position of President of The Citizens State Bank in Moundridge, KS. Randy began with the bank in 2008, and currently serves as the Chief Financial Officer and Chief Investment Officer. He will continue those two duties along with his promotion. Randy started in banking following a 17-year career as a CPA in Newton.

Curtis Thelen ’91, Vail, AZ, was recently promoted to Chief Financial Officer of Universal Avionics in Tucson.

BETHANY MAGAZINE

Universal Avionics is a leading manufacturer of innovative commercial avionics systems offered as retrofit and forwardfit solutions for the largest diversification of aircraft types in the industry.

Matt Allen ’95, City Manager of Garden City, KS, was presented the 2018 Dave Sweley Volunteer

Award by the Finney County United Way for his leadership in the City of Garden City’s United Way campaign, as well as his contributions to local non-profit organizations, youth sports, community arts, and his church.

Sarah (Schutt) Atterberry ’97, Fulton, MO, works at DaVita, Inc. as a licensed clinical social worker in three dialysis clinics in Missouri. She also serves as Divisional Lead Social Worker over Home Modalities for Iowa, eastern Kansas, and western Missouri.

Sarah serves as a consultant for the Missouri Kidney Program coordinating classes and providing education for those with Chronic Kidney Disease.

Lori (Johnson) Blake ’98, Assaria, KS, was recently recognized

by Women of Achievement in Education as 2018 honoree. Lori is a USD 306 School Board member, Region 5 Vice President of the Kansas Association of School Boards, and Executive Director of Child Advocacy and Parenting Services in Salina, KS. Valerie (Unruh) Snyder ’99, and Joe Fanning were married June 6, 2018 in Punta Cana, Domican Republic. Valerie teaches music at St. George Elementary School, St. George, KS. Kip Peterson ’99, was recently promoted to Vice President for Engagement of the US Water Alliance, a national nonprofit www.bethanylb.edu

organization that brings together diverse interests to identify and advance common ground, achievable solutions to our nation’s most pressing water challenges.

Dr. Perry Walton ’99, a critical care specialist in Ocean Springs, is working with a new program, citizenaid USA. He has taken his past experiences to develop a program that can save lives should an unthinkable event occur (active violent event like a school shooting, natural disaster, etc.) Perry is a board certified, practicing Emergency Medicine Physician, a former flight medic in the U.S. Army, and an active member of two SWAT teams.

Through those experiences, he has seen first-hand how important basic trauma care can be for improving the outcomes of disasters. CitizenAID enables the general public to be effective during life-threatening situations before the emergency services are available to provide professional medical support.

2000s

A daughter, Stella Jane, was born August 23, 2018 to Meghan (Bergman) Weiser ’03 and Dr. Marcus Weiser ’04. She was delivered by her father at Community Healthcare Center of Onaga where he is a physician and Meghan is a nurse. Stella is joined by sisters, Lillie and Emery, and brothers, Gavin and Eli.

A son, Mavrik Allan, was born July 13, 2017 to Donelle (Stevens) Sage ’06 and Paul Sage.

Angela Heinen ’07 and Scott Walker were married June 17, 2017, and currently reside in Kansas City, MO. Angela recently finished her medical training, completing her orthopedic surgery residency in 2017 and then completing a one-year fellowship in foot and ankle surgery at HarborUCLA Medical Center in Torrance, CA. She has started in private practice with Orthopedic Surgeons, Inc. in North Kansas City.

Emily Heronemus ’09 joined OrthoKansas in September. She received her doctorate degree from Kansas City (MO) University of Medicine and Biosciences. She completed her residency at Via Christi Family Medicine, Wichita, and her fellowship at Via Christi Sports Medicine, Wichita, KS.

2010s

Kae Kohman ’10, and Kenneth Clary ’10 (below), were married July 29, 2018 in Las Vegas, NV. They are at home in Salina, KS.

Jennifer (Wondra) Axman ’10, Hoisington, KS, graduated in May 2018 from Newman University with her Masters of Science in Curriculum and Instruction with an emphasis in ESOL education.

A son, Traeg Michael, was born September 6, 2018 in McPherson, KS, to Chelsea (Durall) Thompson ’10, and Michael Thompson.

Samantha Reeves ’11, and Tyler DuVall were married September 22, 2018 in Fraser, CO. They reside in Greeley, CO. Twins, Luther Michael and Clara Mathilda, were born September 17, 2018 to Olivia (Fabrizius) Peterson ’13, and Kyle Peterson ’07.

Dr. Eastin Casey ’14, recently graduated from medical school at the University of Kansas School of Medicine-Wichita, and has entered her first year of residency at the University of Kansas School of Medicine-Wichita Family Medicine Residency Program at Wesley Medical Center.

Continued on top of next page.

Congratulations to Bethany College Board Member, Ryan Swartz ’00, on being named one of the top 100 independent financial advisors by Barron’s!

Stacy (Lee) Jasper ’04 (below), Director of Parks and Recreation for the City of Hiawatha, KS, was awarded a State of Kansas Award of Merit along with the department that she leads.

Gilda Alvarez ’10, began working for the City of Salina, Community Relations Division, in January 2017. Since beginning in the position of Community Relations Specialist, she has been assigned as the primary Investigator of alleged discrimination cases. Gilda also completed the Leadership Salina course through the Salina Area Chamber of Commerce.

In July, she was awarded the Outstanding Newcomer of the Year Award for the 2017-18 season of the Salina Community Theatre.

— Save the Date —

Homecoming 2019

Oct. 18-20

FALL/WINTER 2018

• 21

Alumni News & Notes

ES SAVE THE DATES SAVE THE DATES 019

BETHANY 2018 -2

Tabatha Ihnken ’17, and Jared Roths were married July 14, 2018 in Wichita, KS. Tabby is currently the elementary art teacher at Munson Primary in Mulvane, KS. Miranda Burton ’16 and Jason Drouillard ’17 (above) were married July 14, 2018 in Great Bend, KS. Miranda is a fourth grade teacher at Jefferson School in Great Bend, and Jason,

Middle School English teacher in Great Bend, received the 2018 Horizon Award in recognition of his first year teaching. Several Bethany classmates served in the wedding party, including Tessa Peters ’14, Kara Shaheen ’16, Bobby O’Neill ’17, Ricky Alexander ’17, Taylor Platt ’17, Seth White ’15, and Seth Derr ’17.

ws Books Breu &Bar-B-Q e

Members of the 5, 10, 15, 20, and 25 year classes receive the Bethany College Alumni Survey each year. By taking a few minutes to complete the Alumni Survey you are helping Bethany fulfill it’s mission to educate, develop, and challenge individuals to reach for truth and excellence as they lead lives of faith, learning and service. Completing this survey will help us as we plan for Bethany’s future, and updating your contact information helps us keep our alumni records up to date.

CE

EXCELLEN

Feb. 2 St. Louis Feb. 9 Wichita March 2 Manhattan, KS March 15 Colorado Springs March 16 Ft. Collins March 23 Lawrence April 27 KC area May 4 Hutchinson May 31 Salina June 22 Topeka

Clicking on the link below will take you to the survey which will remain open through January 21, 2019. Thank you for your time! https://goo.gl/forms/sl0q2OV1gnLchtnz1

Actual times and locations to be finalized. For additional information or to host an event, contact alumni@bethanylb.edu.

In Memoriam Maxine (Chamberlain) Mettner ’40, Royce Norburg ’43, died April 10, 2018 in Overland Park, KS. Betty (Heinz) Willour ’44, died March 11, 2018 in Andover, KS. Arnold Weyand ’45, died August 4, 2018 in McPherson, KS. Virginia (Swenson) McDiffett ’46, died May 9, 2018 in Council Grove, KS. Lloyd Theimer ’46, died February 25, 2018 in Colby, KS. June (Montague) Liggett ’48, died April 15, 2018 in El Dorado, KS. Arline (Ingraham) Rues ’49, died August 29, 2018 in McCracken, KS. Patsy (Barrett) Cunningham ’50, died February 9, 2018 in Salina, KS. Norma (Orme) Seifert ’51, died May 10, 2018 in Collierville, TN. Lou Ann (Lindstrom) Bergen ’51, died September 4, 2018 in Salina, KS. Jean (Barrows) Pfeiffer ’51, died August 29, 2018 in Fairfax, VA. Patricia (Mattson) Dahlquist ’51, died August 3, 2018 in Oakland, NE.

22 • FALL/WINTER 2018

Marilyn (Binford) Hergert ’51, died October 12, 2017 in Eden Prairie, MN.

Dr. Stephen Polland ’63, died July 3, 2018 in Lone Tree, CO.

Dennis Brunk ’72, died August 28, 2017 in McPherson, KS.

Betty (Margheim) Betz ’53, died August 10, 2018 in Salina, KS.

Rebecca (Westman) Muncy ’64, died February 1, 2018 in Pinehurst, NC.

Dianne (Arnold) Vardiman ’72, died September 14, 2017

Ione (Samuelson) Fasbinder ’53, died March 30, 2018 in Beaver Creek, OH.

Marilyn (Horejsi) Showalter ’64, died March 4, 2017 in Holyrood, KS.

Patrick Rodbro ’76, died April 20, 2016 in Beach Park, IL.

James L. Carlson ’54, died January 11, 2018 in Austin, TX.

Wendell Hargett ’65, died April 1, 2014 in Dodge City, KS.

Neal Rush ’76, died October 21, 2018 in Brewster, KS.

Sue (Underwood) Enholm ’55, died December 23, 2017 in Bowling Green, OH.

Kennie Denmon ’66, died July 9, 2018 in Kansas City, MO.

Roger Bloyd ’77, died March 7, 2018 in Salina, KS.

Carol Percival ’56, died June 25, 2018 in Belle Plaine, KS.

Susan (Henriksen) Krumm ’66, died July 31, 2018 in Topeka, KS.

DiAnn (Baylor) Bourget ’81, died October 12, 2017 in Albuquerque, NM.

Patricia (Stafford) Anderson ’58, died May 7, 2018 in Lindsborg, KS.

Patricia (Dunagan) Matsen ’68, died September 5, 2018 in Kailua Kona, HI.

Russell Newman ’82, died July 18, 2017 in Columbia, MO.

Nelson Goering ’59, died August 31, 2017 in Moundridge, KS.

Patricia (Grauerholz) Gerstenkorn ’68, died October 11, 2018 in Athol, KS.

Derek Hahn ’85, died March 16, 2014 in Topeka, KS.

Dale Hawley ’60, died May 29, 2018 in Leavenworth, KS.

Ronald Reddy ’69, died January 18, 2018 in Denver, CO.

Kristina (Howard) Booker ’98, died September 13, 2018 in Oakley, KS.

Lynn (Tuttle) Geiman ’61, died May 1, 2018 in Lindsborg, KS.

Judy Jerabek ’70, died October 16, 2018 in Huntsville, TX.

Ivan Hoosier ’99, died June 5, 2018 in Kanopolis, KS.

Jean (Billing) Wise ’61, died January 8, 2018 in Ventura, CA.

Sherry Soukup ’71, died February 14, 2014 in Edmond, OK.

Ronald Eliason ’63, died June 26, 2017 in Elkhorn, NE.

Patrick Giannetti ’71, died October 6, 2018 in Oklahoma City, OK.

Molly (Lopatofsky) Brown ’02, died September 21, 2018 in Eden Prairie, MN.

BETHANY MAGAZINE

S

Swedes Succeed!

Reprinted with permission Patricia Middleton Staff Writer @middlesentinel McPherson Sentinel

R

andy Berry, an alumnus of Bethany College in Lindsborg, was recently nominated by President Donald Trump and confirmed by the Senate as the U.S. ambassador to Nepal.

“The values that have enabled my professional success were those built into the foundation at Bethany,” Berry said. “The honor and pride in which Lindsborg and Bethany celebrated its cultural roots as a Swedish immigrant community also sharply fostering my own academic growth and impacted my understanding of myriad intellectual curiosity than any other person identities, and honoring differences and in my life,” Berry said. traditions.”

Pigge kept in touch with Berry after his

Early on in his time at Bethany College, graduation and attended his swearing-in Berry realized he needed to shift his focus ceremony in October. from sports to more scholastic pursuits.

“What was most striking, as I recall,

“Coming from a small rural school was that she not only introduced new district in Colorado, I also mistakenly concepts and philosophies to me, but thought I had a career ahead of me as a always established clear linkages to our track and field athlete,” Berry said. “Luckily, modern world, how governance works I discovered my potential in academics was and how theory supported the building much stronger than my mediocre athletic blocks of democracy,” Berry said. “She ability, and found an excellent environment was also one of the first mentors/professors at Bethany in which to learn, grow and be I met who was not hesitant to consistently challenged.”

“The values that encourage greater effort, deeper

Berry said he chose to thought and to challenge me have enabled my attend Bethany College when my performance fell because of its reputation professional success for student-focused were those built into the short of potential. That’s the hallmark of an educator, learning, low studentfoundation at Bethany,” Berry and I’ve been deeply to-professor ratios, said. “The honor and pride indebted to Dr. Pigge for the chance to the interest, dedication in which Lindsborg and Bethany participate in a and frankness that she broad range of celebrated its cultural roots as a always brought to her college activities Swedish immigrant community classes and interventions.” and the welcoming, also sharply impacted my

The education, tight-knit community environment, mentors and understanding of myriad offered by Lindsborg.

“A budding interest identities, and honoring friends Berry found at Bethany College taught him values such in history and political differences and as compassionate leadership, science really bloomed once traditions.” service to others, respect for I met and interacted with both differences and the worth of the individual. faculty and students interested in the same

“The environment at Bethany and fields,” Berry said. the broader community in Lindsborg

Bethany College professor Dr. Joyce allowed me to form meaningful, enduring Pigge was Berry’s major advisor during his friendships,” Berry said. “My dearest and college career. oldest friend to this day is a classmate I

“Dr. Pigge was more influential in

www.bethanylb.edu

met on my very first day at Bethany in 1983; she and I also joined different departments in the federal service in Washington about the same time.”

Berry was motivated to seek a career in government due to its service-oriented focus.

Following his sophomore year at Bethany College, Berry was selected as a Lyndon Baines Johnson Congressional Intern, and spent the summer of 1985 working in the Washington, D.C., offices of Congressman Mike Strang, who represented his home district at the time.

“I was fascinated by the potentials and possibilities, and the greater good, of service to our country. I took every opportunity that summer to experience and learn as much about Congress and the operations of the federal government as I could,” Berry said.

“As an intern, I had the chance to sit in the House of Representatives gallery to listen to a speech to a Joint Session of the U.S. Congress by then-Indian Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi. Given my natural interest in foreign affairs, this ignited my passion for the career of diplomacy, and entering the United States Foreign Service seemed like the perfect career for me.”

After 26 years as a diplomat, nine overseas assignments and the opportunity to represent the U.S. in Asia, Europe, Africa, and the South Pacific, Berry said he feels he chose the perfect career.

“I’m honored to be the latest U.S. Ambassador in Kathmandu – the most recent in a line of women and men who have represented the U.S. here for more than 70 years,” Berry said. “I had the honor of living and serving in Kathmandu earlier in my career, from 2007 to 2010, as the Deputy Chief of Mission of our Embassy here, so it’s a return to familiar territory for me.”

Berry also said he hopes to deepen mutual understanding between the countries and bring a little of America — and Kansas — to the heart of Kathmandu.

For the full story go to: https://bit.ly/2RBgpe1 FALL/WINTER 2018

• 23

BETHANY COLLEGE

Bethany College Swedish Crafts Bethany College Swedish Crafts are unique, handmade gifts perfect for the one-of-a-kind person in your life. Just in time for Christmas, receive 10% off your entire purchase online or 20% off when you visit our campus store with the code BCDEAL4. address: Swedish Crafts 351 E. Swensson St. Lindsborg, KS 67456

(Located in the Mingenback Art Center)

website: www.bethanylb.edu/swedish-crafts phone: (785) 227-3380, ext. 8244

store hours: 8am - 1pm M-F