The Roundtable Magazine Volume: 60 Issue: 1

SUMMER 2016

THE MAGAZINE OF CALIFORNIA BAPTIST UNIVERSITY

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CBU embarks on a project to create the largest gathering space on campus

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CBU family responds to the San Bernardino shootings

NOTE FROM THE PRESIDENT // SUMMER 2016

Fellow Lancers, California Baptist University has been blessed to experience unprecedented enrollment growth over the past decade. Fall 2015 enrollment reached another record, with a total of 8,541 students registering for classes – an increase of 7.3 percent over fall 2014 figures.

As the years pass and enrollment continues to increase, I often reflect on God’s work at CBU and I am always humbled to see His blessings. In such times of reflection, I am also reminded of the fruit of our endeavors as students graduate and begin various life pursuits. I often hear the positive stories of what God is doing through their lives and it reminds me of a passage in scripture, “For it is God who is at work in you, both to will and to work for His good pleasure” (Philippians 2:13, NASB).

We see God’s hand at CBU, working to produce good works for His glory. In this edition of The Roundtable, you will read inspirational stories on how the students, alumni, staff and faculty are following God’s calling in their lives. Here are a few of the captivating stories featured in this Roundtable issue:

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CBU embarks on a project to create the largest gathering place on campus – the Events Center.

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“CBU family” responds with honor, courage and dedication to the San Bernardino shooting attacks.

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A Christian ministry professor tackles the task of telling the Baptist story from a historical perspective in a new co-authored book.

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The mobilization team at CBU has a new director and is celebrating its 20th year of service throughout the world.

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A CBU alumna found her purpose in her very last class at CBU, and now takes care of memory care patients suffering from dementia.

In the time you spend reading these articles, I feel certain you will be blessed to see that God is doing great things at CBU. May the Lord continue to bless!

Ronald L. Ellis, Ph.D. President

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CAMPUS NEWS

The Point at CBU receives Beautification Award

CBU named in three “Best Colleges” rankings for 2016 For the 10th time in as many years, California Baptist University has been named one of America’s Best Colleges in rankings by U.S. News and World Report for 2016. In addition to a top-40 ranking as a “Best Regional University,” CBU also ranked among the “Best Colleges for Veterans” and “Best Online Degree Programs” in the nation.

“These are influential rankings that affirm the value and quality of the educational programs that California Baptist University offers in both traditional and online settings,” said Dr. Ronald L. Ellis, CBU president.

“Perhaps more importantly, they validate the decisions made by thousands of students—including a growing number of veterans—who choose to pursue their educational goals at California Baptist University.”

The 2016 rankings place CBU in the top tier of educational institutions across the nation. CBU’s No. 39 ranking in the publication’s “Best Regional Universities” in the West for 2016 is a change of just one position from No. 38 for 2015, which was up four spots from No. 42 the previous year.

Best Colleges rankings are featured in U.S. News & World Report each year to aid prospective students and their parents looking for the best academic values for their money. For 2016, the category of Best Regional Universities includes 618 institutions that offer a broad scope of undergraduate degrees and master’s degrees but few, if any, doctoral programs.

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The revitalization of The Point at California Baptist University received a beautification award from the Keep Riverside Clean and Beautiful (KRCB) program.

CBU received first place in the category of Exterior Reconstruction with Landscaping.

Mayor Rusty Bailey and Cindy Roth, CEO of the Greater Riverside Chambers of Commerce, presented the KRCB awards during the annual State of the City address on Jan. 28. Mark Howe, CBU vice president for finance and administration, accepted the accolade on behalf of the university.

“This award represents CBU’s continued commitment to improving our campus and the community at large, which we represent,” Howe said.

KRCB is a community-sponsored program by the City of Riverside and the Greater Riverside Chambers of Commerce. Its mission is to foster a sense of community pride by creating partnerships that work toward the beautification of the city.

In the summer of 2015 the last section of The Point remodeling was completed. The former San Carlos apartment complex located on Adams Street now features multiple office suites and a team room for the CBU wrestling program, as well as student living areas.

The 2016 award is the second consecutive first-place finish for CBU in the Exterior Reconstruction with Landscaping category. The remodeling project known as Lancer Plaza North received the 2015 award.

CAMPUS NEWS

CBU holds recordsetting commencement ceremonies The 2015-2016 academic year at California Baptist University had a record number of graduation applications 2,218, which is the most in the history of CBU.

The fall ceremonies had a total of 580 graduates (184 graduate, 396 undergraduate) on Dec. 17. Dr. Frank Fahnestock, a retired senior pastor at The Community Church at Jess Ranch in Apple Valley, Calif., was the commencement speaker, and he advised candidates to “live their calling.”

“Are you willing to accept CBU’s challenge to live your purpose?” asked Fahnestock, who was also a chaplain for the U.S. Navy and San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department. “By living your purpose, you will achieve great things and glorify God.” The spring ceremonies had 1,414 graduating students during two commencement ceremonies on April 30. The afternoon exercise included 685 traditional undergraduate degree candidates, while the evening ceremony honored 729 students, including all

master’s degree candidates and Online and Professional Studies programs.

Amy Johnson (’90), news anchor and reporter for KCBS and KCAL9 television, was commencement speaker. Johnson also told students to pursue their calling in life.

may seem a little scary…but this is where you rely on your faith and you pray, not just for money but for God’s guidance to help lead you to do what you really want to do, and most importantly to follow God’s will,” Johnson said.

“What I’m really telling you is to follow your dreams—live your purpose—do what it is that you really want to do. It

Both commencement ceremonies were held at the Citizens Business Bank Arena in Ontario, Calif.

$10 million gift is largest ever for CBU California Baptist University President Ronald L. Ellis announced a $10-million gift during the January meeting of the CBU Board of Trustees. It is the largest gift in the history of the institution.

“We are very excited to announce this wonderful gift,” Ellis said. “It’s not that uncommon today for universities of our size to receive seven-figure gifts.

We’ve received several. But to get an eightfigure gift is quite an honor.”

Ellis said the donor wishes to remain anonymous. The gift will help fund construction of a three-story building encompassing 100,000 square feet to house the Gordon and Jill Bourns College of Engineering.

With an estimated total cost in excess of $50 million, the CBU engineering building project is targeted for completion in the summer of 2018.

“This is going to accelerate the trajectory of the engineering program at CBU,” Ellis said. “It is a tremendous highlight for CBU and we praise God for his providence.”

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CBU’s worship team leads the chapel audience in heart-filled praise.

“But an hour is coming, and now is here, when the true worshipers will worship the Father in spirit and truth; for such people the Father seeks to be His worshipers.”

(John 4:23)

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CAMPUS NEWS

With California Baptist University growing to record numbers, the university took a step toward creating the largest indoor gathering space on campus with the Events Center. Currently, the foundation has been laid, and steel beams display the massive exterior frame of the arena that is scheduled to open in April 2017, in time for spring commencement activities.

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“An events center has been a dream at California Baptist University for many years, so it is incredibly exciting to see this vision becoming a reality.”

The 153,000-square-foot arena will seat 5,050 and be able to expand to more than 6,000 seats. The two-level building is designed to complement the Mission Revival architecture style that is a hallmark of the CBU campus. A 100-foot tower will adorn the building’s north side.

It will showcase some of the CBU athletics teams competing in the PacWest Conference and NCAA Division II. These include men’s and women’s basketball, wrestling, and men’s and women’s volleyball. The building also will feature locker rooms for home and visiting teams as well as new athletics offices.

Besides athletics, the arena also will provide the necessary space for CBU’s chapel program attended by nearly 5,000 students weekly during the academic year. Other planned uses include student orientation activities and commencement ceremonies that are held each spring and fall.

The announcement of CBU’s new Events Center brought much excitement and anticipation to the university but no one was smiling bigger than athletic director Micah Parker.

Teams that practice and play in the Van Dyne Gym find themselves in competition for space with an array of campus activities. Parker said that some days Van Dyne Gym is booked all day.

He will get some much-needed elbowroom with the new Events Center. Dr. Ronald L. Ellis, CBU president, said the Events Center will benefit the whole CBU community.

“This center will be much more than just an arena for Lancers Athletics,” Ellis said.

“It will serve all of the CBU community through robust programming that supports the university’s academic mission as well as extracurricular activities.”

The $77 million project is being funded through gifts and financing. The Events Center is being built adjacent to the CBU Recreation Center located in Lancer Plaza near the corner of Adams Street and Diana Avenue. The center’s north-facing front entrance will be located on Lancer Lane.

“An events center has been a dream at California Baptist University for many years, so it is incredibly exciting to see this vision becoming a reality,” said Ellis. “It will be a wonderful addition to the campus and a source of great pride for many of the students currently enrolled at CBU as well as countless more who will follow for generations to come.”

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COMMUNITY NEWS

“CBU Family” shines light in the midst of the dark San Bernardino attacks

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n Wednesday, Dec. 2, 2015, around 11 a.m., in San Bernardino, Calif. a married couple resolved on a plan to bring about destruction, terror and death, initiated some of the city’s darkest hours. In the aftermath of their actions, 14 people were dead, 21 others wounded and a community left in mourning.

The shootings rocked the country and grabbed national headlines. It was one of the worst terrorist acts in America since the events collectively known as 9/11. But in the midst of the San Bernardino violence that day, there was also a ray of light that shined through some members of the CBU family who responded to the shootings. Their stories are in sharp contrast to the acts of terror, as they showed courage, heroism and a commitment to their jobs that outweighed the assault on the human spirit. These are their stories.

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First responder Ryan Starling, a former kinesiology student at CBU and a baseball player (’01,’02), is now a paramedic with the San Bernardino Fire Department and also a volunteer SWAT squad member.

Starling’s SWAT team had just finished its second scenario of an active shooter drill and was in the middle of debriefing when they got the emergency call that a shooting had broken out just minutes away at the Inland Regional Center, where a group of San Bernardino County’s Human Services employees were attending an all-day training event.

“I believe God was watching over us,” Starling said. “I think it takes me about 5-10 minutes for me to put on my uniform as fast as I can, but I already had it on. If I had to do that, or if I was at home, it would have taken a lot longer to get there.”

“I believe God was watching over us. I think it takes me about 5-10 minutes for me to put on my uniform as fast as I can, but I already had it on.”

“It was a total team effort,” Starling said.

“There were so many people working together. It was phenomenal.”

Growing up playing sports his whole life, Starling is accustomed to being on a team and dealing with stressful situations.

“That’s part of the reason I wanted to be a fireman,” Starling said. “It’s the same as being on a team. You train with these guys, they become your family.”

Standing in the gap Close to noon, CBU alumna C.L. Lopez (’13), communication officer at San

Every extra minute mattered, as Starling became one of the first to enter the building and go through the protocol he trained for: “Doing the greatest good for the greatest amount of people.” He quickly realized that he was the only medic inside to have the proper training and gear to go through an active shooter situation.

Once inside, Starling “took a deep breath and got to work” with the triage, assigning degrees of urgency to the wounded. He worked as rapidly as possible to get to those who needed help. Starling and a team of officers outside with pickup trucks and unmarked cars loaded up 21 patients, including 14 critically injured, and sent them to the hospital within 15 minutes of Starling’s arrival.

“You kind of get tunnel vision but in a focused way,” Starling said. “You know you have a job to do. That’s all you can think about. It’s the same when you’re up to bat.

You don’t hear the crowd, those senses get dulled. You revert to your training and almost become a robot.”

Medical personnel describe a patient’s “golden hour,” which represents the highest likelihood that prompt medical treatment will prevent death. The clock starts when the injury occurs. With Starling leading the efforts, all 14 critically injured people were able to be in the hands of a surgeon under that one-hour mark.

family well,” Lopez said. “This attack became personal; this happened to our family and I wanted the media to come to me first.”

Lopez said it was import to protect the county’s employees, as some of the media did not seem interested in respecting the privacy of the families that were affected by the shooting. She had a desire to ease the burden some victims might have felt as a result of the intense media coverage.

Two years earlier Lopez had sensed what she calls a “divine prompting” on her heart to start having crisis communication training for her office. A similar prompting made her upgrade to a new smartphone a few months prior to the attacks. Both the training and the phone proved to be worth the effort and the cost.

“When the media started to call, all my training kicked in and I went into automatic pilot,” she said.

The county building where her office was located went on lockdown shortly after the shooting. Lopez worked from her new phone, fielding calls, emails and text messages. For three straight days with little sleep, she answered as many inquires as she could handle.

Bernardino County’s Human Services, had not been informed of the shootings that affected the county’s employees. She was on her way to lunch when she noticed a helicopter, police cars and ambulances racing through the streets of San Bernardino.

She knew something was wrong but had no idea that the next 48 hours of her life would be thrown into an adrenaline-fueled encounter with national media who stormed the city looking to get information at all hours of the day and night.

“Before I went to lunch that day, I looked at my white board in my office where I kept all the national media outlets I want coverage for,” Lopez said. “Little did I know by the next day I would be in contact with all of them.”

Lopez, a graduate student when the shootings happened, also called upon her “CBU family” for help.

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Lopez recalled how her desire to protect her “family” at the county kicked into another level.

“I’m always working from a standpoint of representing the San Bernardino County

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CBU ALUMNI

CBU Army ROTC squads march to top spots at national drill competition

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oisting a trophy in front of their peers, four Lancer women stood as champions in an event usually dominated by men. California Baptist University’s female ROTC color guard squad had just marched to success, capturing firstplace at the national John J. Pershing Memorial Drill Competition. The CBU men’s team took third place at the same event.

tall order to pursue perfection. They started to practice relentlessly in January for the competition that would be held in March.

executing a command wrong, they told the women’s team in hopes they would avoid the same error.

Often, the cadets, who have a demanding course and program schedule, could only squeeze in practice time for their precise moves and synchronization early in the morning or late in the evening.

“We may have gone up against each other, but we would always help each other out,” Fink said. “There was some friendly teasing before the competition but we really wanted both teams to do their best.”

“It was definitely an honor, being the only all-female team to take first place,” Cadet Sheraya Bentick said. “Our team worked so hard for hours and hours on end, meticulously practicing to perfect our routine. Our performance was the best run-through of our routine that we had ever done. I am more than proud of our team and what we have accomplished.”

“It was a lot of pain, a lot of repetition, a lot of practice. It was a lot of me saying, ‘not good enough, do it again,’” said Sgt. 1st Class Jason Winkle, military science instructor.

All the cadets at the event also competed in the individual drill knockout competition, displaying how quickly and accurately they respond to commands.

The two riflemen and the two flag bearers on each team learned how to move in sync as they performed maneuvers.

Fink earned a second place finish.

Cadets on the winning CBU team were Shannon Garcia, Bryanna Mora, Imelda Camaja and Bentick. Cadets on the men’s team were Caleb Fink, Joshua Fink, Kevin Grebbien and Kendal Morris.

In a competition where every detail and move is closely scrutinized, a near-perfect performance was needed to capture the trophy.

Members of CBU’s Army ROTC accepted the

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“You march with precision and the whole thing is about being exact and perfect and in step with each other,” Fink said. “With a lot of rigorous practice, we learned how to read each other’s body languages and work perfectly as one unit. Everything you do, every move, every foot, every eye movement, they grade you.”

Although the two CBU teams competed for the same prize, they still rooted for each other. When the men’s team was docked for

“I just assumed one of us was going to get one of the spots but for me to get second, I was totally astounded,” Fink said.

This is the third consecutive year CBU teams returned with awards. In the color guard event in 2015, the men’s team placed third and in 2014 it finished first.

“The three years we’ve been to the competition, we’ve placed every year,” Morris said. “We’re leaving our mark.”

CBU FACULTY

Professor tells “The Baptist Story” in his latest co-authored book Dr. Anthony Chute is no stranger to Baptist history. Among the many hats he wears at California Baptist University, he is a professor of Baptist history and the editor of the university’s Journal of Baptist Studies.

However, his latest venture is a project more than 400 years in the making. Chute recently co-authored a book titled “The Baptist Story: From English Sect to Global Movement,” released by B&H Publishing Group.

Chute, along with Dr. Nathan A. Finn, dean and professor at Union University, and Dr. Michael A.G. Haykin, professor at The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, teamed up to co-author the book that covers more than four centuries of Baptist history.

“Our book is primarily intended for college and seminary students,” said Chute. “The book is 350 pages, which include pictures and call-out boxes. We wanted to produce a book that students could enjoy reading as they learned about Baptists all over the world.”

Chute, who is also associate dean of the School of Christian Ministries at CBU, said the standard Baptist history from the same publisher is already 30 years old. The new book attempts to bring the Baptist story up to date.

The book is relevant today because Baptists are one of the largest groups of Christians in America, and “their distinct beliefs have permeated evangelical churches outside of the Baptist tradition,” Chute said.

religion cannot be forced on others.

Chute noted that Baptists have also been active in promoting dependence on biblical authority and have been willing to separate themselves from other denominations that stray away from the historic teachings of Scripture.

Chute began using his book last fall as part of the course curriculum for the History of Baptist Thought.

“I appreciated the fact that this book mentioned the important contributions of women in the Baptist movement, because I think sometimes people tend to forget women who have helped to move Christian history,” said Sarah Rodriguez, an English sophomore major.

Chute’s book is also being used for courses on Baptist History at Union University (Jackson, Tenn.), Southeastern Seminary (Wake Forest, N.C.), The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary (Louisville, Ky.), and Beeson Divinity School (Birmingham, Ala.).

“I feel a special responsibility to the many Baptist students I serve at Beeson Divinity School and this volume fits perfectly the kind of exposure I want them to have,” wrote Dr. Mark DeVine, associate professor of Divinity at Beeson Divinity School, in an email to Chute.

He described the historic views of Baptists under three categories. First, Baptists believe in regenerate church membership, meaning that local churches should be comprised of people who can give a credible profession of faith. Second, Baptists believe in local church autonomy, meaning that each congregation governs itself under Scripture. Finally, Baptists believe in religious liberty not just for themselves but for all people. This is not to say that all religions are equal, but that Baptists historically have argued that one’s

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CBU SCHOOL OF MUSIC

CBU’s “strongest vocalists” assemble to create CD “The strongest vocalists…that make the most dynamic group were chosen,” he said.

Connor Smith, a graduate student and one of the composers for the CD, was enthusiastic about the project.

“The opportunity to have my music recorded is huge to me,” he said. “I’m incredibly excited for this recording project, not even so much because I get to be a part of it, but because the opportunity that this album has to impact lives is enormous.”

Uplifting worship performed by California Baptist University’s brightest Small Groups vocalists is now available through the album “When I Laid It Down.” The Collinsworth School of Music released its first Small Group album composed of 13 contemporary Christian songs in March.

A campus-wide audition was conducted to find the “best blend tonally” for eight vocalists, said Dr. Judd Bonner, dean of the school of music.

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CBU has five vocal Small Groups, each with seven to nine members that perform in local churches and other venues several times each month. Each summer, two student-led groups travel across the U.S. on an eightweek concert tour, singing and ministering in churches, schools and summer camps.

Desmond Clark, a graduate student and an additional composer for the CD project, reflected on the legacy of Small Groups at CBU.

“It’s an honor to think of all the incredible musicians who have participated in Small Groups in the past and to know that I will be on the first Small Group album,” he said. “This ministry will reach so much further than I could ever hope. To know that I contributed my skills to that is truly a blessing that I’d never dreamed of when I started school.”

Like the school’s other CDs, this album will provide publicity for the school and generate money, but it will do more than that, Bonner said.

“Those CDs spread out. They’re a great ministry tool,” he said. “People play them in their car, at home. It uplifts them and helps them worship.”

The CD can be purchased by contacting the School of Music at 951-343-4251. The album is also available for digital download through iTunes.

SCHOOL OF AVIATION SCIENCES

Flying high, CBU flight students land jobs before graduating Earlier this year, ExpressJet announced the conditional hiring of four CBU aviation students: Howard Dang, Amanda Snodgrass, Kyle LeVesque and Guajardo.

The offers are conditional based on the students graduating from CBU’s aviation science program and meeting various regulations and guidelines mandated by the Federal Aviation Administration.

“I have a job waiting for me when I graduate.

That’s such a relieving feeling to have,” said Guajardo, who expects to graduate in spring 2017.

“I’ve been blessed by my experience at CBU,” she said. “The aviation community has been extremely supportive of achieving my dreams.”

From left: Hannah Guajardo and Amanda Snodgrass

“It is an amazing yet weird experience. You pull back on the yoke the first time and off you go… When you are up in the air, you can see everything—the ocean, the sunset and then at night the illuminations look like Christmas lights,” said Hannah Maria Guajardo, describing her first and then subsequent flights from the Riverside Municipal Airport (RMA).

Guajardo, a junior aviation flight major at California Baptist University, was one of the first applicants to CBU’s Department of Aviation Science.

The inaugural class started in the fall of 2013. Aviation science currently offers four bachelor degrees: aviation dispatch, aviation flight, aviation inflight services and aviation management, which are all offered at CBU’s Flight Operations Center at the RMA. The department also plans to expand and add two more bachelor’s programs next fall.

The fall 2015 semester numbered more than 70 students enrolled in the programs and enrollment is expected to increase to 100 by the fall 2016 semester, said Dr. Daniel Prather, chair of aviation science.

For Guajardo, her desire to become a pilot started as a teenager, she said. A family friend who was a pilot for FedEx sparked her imagination.

“I thought about how cool it must be to fly,” she recalled. “I couldn’t get the thought of flying out of my mind.”

By the end of high school, Guajardo, a San Diego resident, was conducting a national search for a flight school. Coming to CBU was a “God thing,” she said.

“It feels good to live out your Christian life at CBU and to know that you have teachers and instructors who you can trust and turn to,” she said in regards to living out her faith.

Snodgrass, an aviation flight junior and friend of Guajardo, also recalled her finding out about CBU’s flight aviation program as a “God thing.”

to become a pilot until I met [Dr. Prather],” she said. “Since that time I couldn’t stop thinking about flying.”

Snodgrass, an Oregon native, said the small and tight-knit community at CBU is a benefit to the program.

“Being in the same position in life, experiencing the same issues and having someone to talk to about it, who knows what you are going through creates strong bonds,” she said.

“In the program you make deep connections with other students,” Snodgrass said. “Who knows how these connections will help later in our careers. We might end up working for each other or working side-by-side.”

Snodgrass sees the opportunity with ExpressJet as a stepping stone for eventually flying for other commercial airlines and then ultimately to land her dream job of flying for the forestry service in Canada, operating the Canadair CL-215 and putting out fires.

“It’s such a cool plane. It’s so ugly yet it’s beautiful,” she explained.

As the first aviation science class neared graduation in April, Prather said that receiving these conditional job offers represents a significant accomplishment.

“The industry pathway enhances the credibility of our program and gives students tremendous confidence in their choice of CBU for their flight training and higher education needs,” Prather said.

She saw a flier one day on campus about aviation science and decided to attend an informational session. She initially enrolled at CBU as a criminal justice major.

“I usually don’t like to say it’s a ‘God thing,’ however I had no desire

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MOBILIZATION

Jeff Lewis

mobilizing CBU’s Great Commission efforts

The sounds of a crowded international airport echoed through the Dr. Ronald L. and Jane D. Ellis Great Commission Plaza at California Baptist University into the late evening.

A makeshift airport terminal had been constructed there to help simulate the atmosphere that many CBU students and staff will face on their service projects this summer.

The evening in February was just the beginning of the Intensive Training Weekend coordinated by the Office of Mobilization that aims to prepare volunteers for their summer of service. This year marks CBU’s 20th year of mobilization efforts. This summer 37 teams and more than 300 volunteers will serve in 17 countries through the International Service Projects, United States Projects and Summer of Service.

These simulations are an important part in preparing students for their global service, said Jeff Lewis, interim director of the Office of Mobilization.

On July 1, his interim status ends and he officially takes over the director’s role. The office also will get a new assistant director of mobilization – Kris Smith – who will transition

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from her position as administrative assistant for the vice president of enrollment and student services.

Many students leave the U.S. for the first time and their “American cultural bubble” gets popped very quickly, Lewis said.

Lewis has taught at CBU for 17 years.

Some of his more recent courses taught at the School of Christian Ministries include Introduction to Global Studies, Models of Discipleship and Marketplace Strategies for Global Advancement.

“My move into the director’s role is a natural progression from my teaching role at CBU,” Lewis said. “My past 45 years of experience as a Christian will influence my decisions and oversight in my new position.”

Lewis was not always so sure of himself. As a freshman in college, he lived without purpose and did not believe in such a thing. He once attended a Christian college club event to cause chaos, he recalled.

“I wanted to go to disturb the meeting,” Lewis said. “However, I saw that they (Christians) had something that I didn’t have.”

After the meeting, Lewis raced back to his dorm room to find a gospel tract he had stashed away. In his room he made a commitment to Christ, and God began to infuse a specific purpose into a life that had no direction.

Lewis described that in the mid ’80s, during a four-year span of reading scripture and meditating on it, God began to impress upon his heart and mind that one of His greatest passions is to make His name known to all the nations.

“I want students to develop a desire for the nations and not just a ‘check the box type’ of mentality on service,” he said. “We want to make God’s name known throughout the nations.”

Lewis said he also wants to develop students’ character. These service projects stretch students. For many it is the first time where they actually have to depend on others and God to be their provider.

“It’s in these moments of stretching that we must learn to trust in God,” he said.

Lewis looks forward to working more closely and developing deeper and more impactful

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She remembers receiving support and prayer from staff and faculty at CBU including Dr. Mary Ann Pearson, chair of arts and sciences at CBU’s Online and Professional Studies (OPS).

“In the moment I had no comprehension of the time,” Lopez said. “I remember receiving a text back from Dr. Pearson at 2 a.m.”

Lopez said beyond prayers and support, she asked for help to coordinate the multitude of media requests. Ashely Dinkel, editor-in-chief at CBU’s student newspaper at the time, The Banner, responded to the request immediately and became integral in the efforts for Lopez’ team. Dinkel had previously worked as an intern in Lopez’s San Bernardino County office.

relationships with CBU students. He also sees his role as an opportunity to evolve the program in the future to ensure that CBU continues to offer unique and powerful experiences that develop a student’s character.

For right now, however, all the training and coordinating for the summer continues as planned.

Lewis said that leading up to their service projects, teams bond through various activities that include meetings focused on worship, prayer and testimony sharing. Team members also spend time learning about the customs and cultures of the countries they are going to be visiting. Each team is led by at least one faculty or staff, and together they undergo 75 hours of training prior to their service projects.

“The stories that I like to hear from students the most are the ones that 10-15 years down the road they are being faithful to their life’s calling,” Lewis said.

Lopez said she had a sense of her life “running full circle” with Dinkel’s help.

Lopez interned as an undergraduate at CBU and also was an editor-in-chief at CBU’s student newspaper. These experiences helped her to be grounded at her position with the county.

The pursuit In the afternoon, police had identified the shooters and were in a high-speed chase and shootout.

San Bernardino Police Officer and CBU OPS student Nicholas Koahou was in the middle of the action. He recalled the rounds of bullets being exchanged.

“There was constant gunfire and at some point you kind of stop hearing your own gunshots because there was so much noise,” he said, leaning on crutches at a press conference held by the San Bernardino Police Department on Dec. 2.

“It was an overwhelming sound the entire time.”

As he ran toward the gun shoots, he saw a fellow officer that needed back up. As Koahou moved toward his colleague, he felt a burning sensation in his leg. He was struck with a bullet in his thigh.

“I looked down and I saw there was a bullet hole in it,” he said.

Another officer was able to help Koahou out of harm’s way. Even though he was wounded, Koahou stayed engaged in the battle returning rounds.

“I was in the Marine Corps and in police training, and I was taught you’re never out of the fight,” he said. “You gotta keep fighting.”

The police ended up with the upper hand as both suspects were eventually killed at the scene ending the tragic rampage.

Seeking healing While the violence ended and the national media coverage died down, the pain of those affected by the tragedy remains months later.

Lopez offered insights into how she started her own healing process.

“This tragedy has only made our commitment to each other at the county stronger and has brought us closer together,” she said. “We want to look after each other.”

“Additionally, with my church and CBU family, I have been able to enter into the grieving process knowing I am not alone,” she said.

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ATHLETICS California Baptist University athletics continue to be a premier force in NCAA Division II competition. For the third-straight year and the fourth in program history California Baptist University athletics have been declared the best program in the PacWest by winning the Commissioner’s Cup. The Lancers have captured nine conference crowns this year – men’s and women’s basketball, women’s golf, men’s and women’s swimming and diving, wrestling, baseball and men’s and women’s cross country.

Since joining the PacWest in 2011, CBU has won four of five Commissioner’s Cups — becoming the first school to accomplish this feat. The Lancers also rank in the NCAA Division II Learfield Director’s Cup standings, holding a PacWest-best No. 4 spot.

MEN’S BASKETBALL The men’s basketball team at California Baptist University soundly defeated division rival Azusa Pacific University 101-64 to win the PacWest Tournament on March 5.

The 37-point win was the largest margin of victory in a PacWest Championship game.

The Lancers became the first team to score 100 points in a PacWest Championship game, dropping 13 three-pointer and shooting 58.2 percent from the field.

Junior guard Michael Smith, set a new tournament record for most points scored over the three-day span and was named Most Outstanding Player to go along with his

PacWest Player of the Year title. Smith also led the conference in scoring averaging 20.6 points per game. He also received All-PacWest first team recognition.

Gelaun Wheelwright joined Smith on the first team, his second-straight, first-team honor after being named Newcomer of the Year last year.

The senior guard finished the regular season with 16.7 points per game average. Jordan Giusti rounded out the trio on the All-PacWest team, picking up Honorable-Mention recognition.

The Lancers ended the year with an impressive 28-7 mark and advanced to the West Regionals.

WOMEN’S BASKETBALL The Lancers women’s basketball earned a PacWest co-championship for the 2015-2016 season. CBU finished the regular season with a 27-1 overall record, 19-1 in the PacWest and advanced to the West Regionals. This was the second PacWest regular season title for the women’s basketball squad.

Jarrod Olson, head coach, was named PacWest Coach of the Year. Cassidy Mihalko, shooting guard who averaged a conference-best 20.1 points per game, earned a PacWest Conference first team recognition. She was also awarded the 2015-2016 CoSIDA Academic All-American Division II award that recognizes student-athletes across the United States and Canada as top student-athletes for their combined performances athletically and in the classroom.

Mihalko’s teammates Kamille Diaz and Courtney Nelson received All-PacWest second team recognition.

CHEERLEADING The cheerleading team at California Baptist University became the first All-Girls Division II cheerleading squad to win its fourthstraight National Cheerleaders Association Championship title on April 8.

“This team has worked extremely hard and we have told them all year long that the work is worth it,” said Tami Fleming, head coach of CBU cheer. “Today they proved that. What an honor to make history by winning our fourth national title.

I am so proud.”

The win also keeps Lancers unbeaten streak, dating back to the 2013 season, alive.

GOLF For the second year in a row, the women Lancers won the PacWest Championship.

Additionally, freshman Erica Wang won the individual championship on a playoff hole and four other CBU golfers earned All-Tournament honors. The Lancers dominated the eight-team competition securing first place by 40 strokes.

Wang also earned a trip to the nationals as she placed third at the Super Region IV Tournament.

The entire men’s team qualified for the nationals with a fourth-place finish at the West/South Central Regional tournament. At the nationals the Lancers finished in fifth place out of 20 teams.

This was the first time in its history, CBU had both representatives for both teams at the NCAA Division II Championships.

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SWIMMING AND DIVING For the first time in program history, CBU men’s swimming and diving team completed an undefeated regular season finishing 6-0 in dual meets this season and also winning all four invitationals where team scores were kept this season.

On March 10 at the NCAA Division II swimming championships, Christie Halverson, sophomore from West Linn, Ore., won the first race of the championships, with her 1000-yard freestyle victory, in 9:51.96.

The women’s squad was right behind with an impression 4-1 overall record in meets.

It is the first time a Lancer has swum the event under the 10-minute mark, as Halverson bested the program’s previous record she held herself earlier this year (10.02.17) by more than 10 seconds.

Halverson became CBU’s second-ever individual NCAA champion in women’s swimming. Mary Hanson won the Lancers first NCAA title in the team’s first year as a fully-fledged member in 2014, taking the 100 back in a then Division II record time of 52.45.

Both teams took their regular season momentum and shined at the Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference Championships.

The women won their third-straight RMAC title. The men pulled off a narrow victory for their first conference championship. For the first time since joining the conference, the Lancers swept both conference championships.

TRACK AND FIELD Berenice Cleyet-Merle, sophomore, was named the PacWest Track Athlete of the Year, after placing third overall at the NCAA Division II Championships in the 1500-meter event.

Her time in the event was 23.87 seconds, just milliseconds off the school record of 4:23:24.

On the men’s team, junior Valentin Robert picked up the highest conference honor by being named the PacWest Co-Athlete of the Year. Robert earned a fifth-place finish at the NCAA Championships in the steeplechase event. His time in the event was eight minutes, 58.94 seconds. It was his secondstraight championship appearance. In total, five Lancer runners advanced to the nationals.

CROSS COUNTRY The men’s team captured their fifth consecutive PacWest championship and the women’s team their second straight division title.

For the first time in Lancers history, the women’s cross-country team qualified for the NCAA Division II championship as a team, taking fourth at the West Regional meet.

Big improvements have taken place as the women Lancers finished eighth in the regional qualifier the previous year.

Furthermore, six CBU cross country runners were named to the NCAA Division II AllAcademic team. Two of the six Lancers named to the All-Academic team are athletes on the men’s team. Abdel El-Hajjami accumulated a 3.76 GPA during the season and William Ernst maintained a 3.77 GPA. On the other side of the track, the CBU women’s cross country team picked up four individual All-Academic awards by way of Alana Enabnit (4.00 GPA), Emeline Delanis (3.33 GPA), Katie Deimling (3.79 GPA) and Kim Rabenstein (3.86 GPA).

The women’s team also claimed an AllAcademic team award for accumulating an overall 3.367 GPA within the team.

WRESTLING The California Baptist University wrestling team won the Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference championship tournament on Jan. 31 and claimed CBU’s first RMAC wrestling title.

Fagiano also went on to became the program’s first-ever NCAA Division II champion on March 12, capturing CBU’s third individual NCAA Division II championship.

Lancer wrestling notched 133.5 team points during the tournament to claim the top spot.

Lancer Joe Fagiano won Co-Wrestler of the Meet honors by winning the 284-pound title.

In the final matchup of the NCAA D-II championship tournament and Fagiano’s career, he faced off against Malcolm Allen of Minnesota State University, Mankato. Fagiano went on to win the match 6-3, and ended his CBU career with an impressive 29-5 mark.

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MEN’S WATER POLO Five Lancers were named NCAA Division II All-Americans by the Association of Collegiate Water Polo Coaches (ACWPC). For the second year in a year row and third time in four seasons, CBU had two first-teamers in Joseph Moorman and Brent Teraoka. Tucker Angelo, David Ring and Teddy Forte all garnered All-American honorable mention – the first national honors in the trio’s careers. The team finished the 2015-2016 season with a 17-14 mark.

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BASEBALL The Lancers baseball team won its third PacWest conference title on May 9 by beating Azusa Pacific University, 6-5. CBU finished the regular season with a 42-13 record and were ranked as high as sixth nationally. The team was also awarded the No. 1 seed at the West Regional and hosted the school’s first-ever regional.

In addition to the baseball team’s success, several alumni are flourishing in their professional careers. Caleb Dirks (’14) and Sharif Othman (’11) both began the 2016 baseball season as nonroster invites for the Los Angeles Dodgers and Miami Marlins spring training squads respectively.

Othman was also invited to spring training last season, which made him the first Lancer to receive the invite. Now, two CBU players were at spring training for the first time.

Dirks, a right-handed relief pitcher, was drafted by the Atlanta Braves in 2014. In the middle of 2015, he was traded to the Dodgers and finished the season in Double-A with the Tulsa Drillers. Othman has been in the Marlins organization since 2011 when he was drafted. He had a career year last season, batting .238, with 13 extra-base hits (nine doubles, three homers) and 28 RBIs as a catcher.

Trevor Oaks (’14), right-handed starting pitcher, was promoted recently to Double-A Tulsa Drillers, uniting him with fellow Lancer Dirks. Additionally, Adam Hofacket (’15), hard-throwing reliever, was drafted by the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim and currently plays for the Class-A Burlington Bees.

Caleb Dirks

Sharif Othman

WOMEN’S SOCCER After placing a conference-high 11 players on the PacWest All-Conference team in 2014, California Baptist University put six studentathletes on the 2015 list with four Lancers making repeat appearances.

Courtney Shutts, Lauren Wallberg, Riley Phillips and Sara Escobedo all grabbed their second All-PacWest recognition, while Desarae Felix and Chaylin Couzens picked up their first nods.

WOMEN’S VOLLEYBALL The Lancers produced its finest season since joining the NCAA. The Lancers went 21-7 and had their best finish in the PacWest, taking second, with a 14-6 record.

Shutts, Felix and Couzens found spots on the second team, while the other three earned third-team distinctions. The team ended the 2015-2016 season with a 9-7-2 record.

The team wound up being one of the biggest draws in NCAA Division II this year, as it was ranked 19th in average attendance with 503 and 27th in accumulative attendance with 5,028. The Lancers were the top team out of the PacWest and California in both figures.

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KRIS JOHNSON Former Lancer soars high at Pan American Games

Most people need a ladder to reach 12 feet. But for California Baptist University graduate Kristopher Johnson (‘14), that height is where his profession takes him regularly—and without any vertical support.

At 6 feet 11 inches and 200 pounds, Johnson is an up-and-coming middle blocker for the U.S. men’s volleyball squad. His soaring jumping ability and long-arm span makes him part of the team’s front line defense against opponent’s attacks.

Johnson’s vertical reach tips the 12 feet mark—two feet higher than a standard professional basketball rim.

“I remember the first time I jumped that high, I felt like I was flying,” he said. “It’s taken me a lot of practice and preparation to be able to jump that high.”

Johnson spent the summer of 2015 competing in the Pan American Games (Pan Am) in Toronto, Canada, for Team USA. The Pan Am Games are the world’s thirdlargest international multi-sport competition. Forty-one nations sent athletes to compete in the games.

In the tournament, Johnson attacked at a .529 percentage and compiled 27 kills, eight blocks and four digs. The United States took sixth place, with Argentina taking gold, Brazil silver and Canada bronze. It was a lot of exposure for Johnson and the sport of indoor volleyball in general, as ESPN broadcasted all of the U.S. matches through the WatchESPN app.

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Johnson had a number of impressive matches in Canada. He opened the tournament with six kills on seven swings and two blocks against Puerto Rico in a four-set match.

Against Canada, Johnson produced a personal-best nine kills in the tournament, along with a block, dig and ace.

“I had butterflies in my stomach the first time I stepped on the court,” Johnson said.

“However, once the ball started to fly around I said to myself, ‘Let’s play.’”

Johnson also plays volleyball professionally for Leka Volley Club in Finland.

“I would say volleyball is the third most popular sport in Finland,” he said. “I have great coaches over there and I play to get better.”

His journey to becoming a professional volleyball player had many steps of awareness along the way. His first realization—he was blessed to have loving and supportive parents.

“There was no history of volleyball in my family,” said Johnson, who was raised in Long Beach, Calif. “My parents were always supportive of my volleyball pursuits and made sure I was headed in the right direction.”

“I remember the first time I jumped that high, I felt like I was flying.”

Long Beach Community College, he had grown to 6 feet 10 inches.

“I was tall and lanky,” Johnson said.

“It was then that I came to believe that volleyball was a viable option for a career.”

The realization of his athletic physique came in high school.

By the time Johnson transferred to CBU, he realized he had a talent that needed to be polished.

“Football was my favorite sport in high school,” Johnson said. “However, I do remember thinking that I was not built to be a football player.”

“The coaches gave me a road map on what I needed to improve on,” he said.

“Then I had to make the mental decision to follow through with the plan.”

Johnson played both football and volleyball in high school. He was 5 feet 10 inches tall his first year in high school.

Wes Schneider, head coach during Johnson’s time at CBU, said Johnson was one of the hardest workers on the team.

“I was a skinny kid; I remember thinking that I don’t want to end up with a serious injury,” Johnson said. By his first year at

“Kris had to work on court vision and getting into position quicker,” Schneider said. “He however, made big

improvements during his time at CBU. Our team had an advantage with him in the middle. He was such a force that teams had to be concerned with where he was on the court.”

Johnson said he continues to work hard to grow professionally.

“I’ve always had a lot of potential, been able to jump high, hit hard. However now I want to be more consistent in playing at my very best,” he said.

Johnson said he also realizes how blessed he is by God. Therefore, he counts his blessings each day and continues to practice with the national team with a goal of making an Olympic squad one day.

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COACH MICHAELSON

Men’s soccer lands a new head coach and inherits a new game plan Coach Coe Michaelson, California Baptist University’s new head soccer coach, arrived on campus in January, shortly after the end of the 2015-2016 soccer season.

Michaelson has had his eye on CBU. Before he had even moved to Riverside, he had learned most of CBU players’ names by watching game films. Michaelson said he came to CBU to be a part of the university’s mission to influence players’ lives beyond soccer and also to win at the highest NCAA Division II soccer level.

“Prior to becoming a coach, I was a teacher, so I see the role of coach and the role of teacher as very similar,” Michaelson said.

“It’s my job to help them grow and to help them improve.”

Prior to joining CBU, Michaelson coached for the past eight years at Northwest Nazarene University (NNU) in Nampa, Idaho. In 2014, Michaelson was named the Coach of the Year in the Great Northwest Athletic Conference and in the NCAA Division II West Region by the National Soccer Coaches Association of America. He moved to Southern California with his wife, Stephanie, and sons Luke, 7, and Isaac, 5.

Michaelson also brought assistant coach Stephen Marshall with him from NNU.

Getting to know his players and creating a winning culture that develops young men are at the top of his goals for his first season. “[Players] don’t care how much you know unless they know how much you care, so I think the relationship aspect is really big,” he said. “We want to develop a culture that can provide a foundation to win and also a foundation to hopefully develop the kind of young men we want to develop.”

both on and off the field. We encourage them to be excellent in all walks of life, not just on the field: academically, spiritually, in their personal relationships,” Michaelson said. “It’s easy to do the right thing when everything’s easy, but when things get difficult, off the field, do you make the right decision even when it’s tough? On the field, when adversity comes your way, do you have the competitive character to fight back in those moments?”

Michaelson said that winning or losing can become a habit and something players get used to. One thing goes wrong, and players can think “not again.” The previous two seasons the Lancers had a combined 14-19-3 record.

“I think undoing that mentality and building that confidence and that competitive character to respond in the moment of difficulty is high on our [priority] list,” Michaelson said.

Wyatt Deane, a defender for CBU soccer the past three years, described Michaelson as calm but also intense, a coach with a plan.

“Coach Michaelson can help our team greatly by fostering a strong sense of team unity and developing a winning team culture,” Deane said. “He brings a fresh perspective to the field that could be key to unlocking the team’s potential this next year.”

As Michaelson settles into his role, he also hopes to connect with soccer alumni.

“We want the guys who helped build this program to feel pride in what we are achieving, both on and off the field,” he said.

Part of building the culture is developing the players’ character.

“We constantly reinforce to guys that their character matters,

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PROGRAM SPOTLIGHT

Athletic Training program setting the standard in the West

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he Athletic Training Education Program (ATEP) at California Baptist University has a reputation for being a pioneer in the field.

ATEP was the first entry-level master’s program for athletic training in California.

The program began in 2007 with nine students and now has more than 100 graduates and receives more than 100 applications per year for 20 open spots.

“I’m seeing other schools starting to do what we do. We’ve been ahead of the curve in many ways, and in some ways, we have set the standard,” said Dr. Nicole MacDonald, program director of ATEP and associate professor of kinesiology.

Under MacDonald’s leadership, the program has a philosophy of providing “whole person care” based on the understanding that every physical injury can also affect a person’s emotional, spiritual and social being.

MacDonald said students learn to look at more than just the physical impairment.

“An athlete suffering a career ending injury can struggle with identity issues,” she explained. “Our graduates can assure them that no matter the injury, they have an infinite value to God.”

Another key component of the ATEP program is the hands-on experience that students receive to master the healing process for various injuries. Each student is required to complete at least 900 hours of clinical experience under the supervision of a preceptor, or certified on-site clinical instructor. The program uses on average 30 preceptors at various levels and venues.

“Our students get a very broad look at what athletic training is, where they can work, and what opportunities are available for them to continue acquiring skills and knowledge in the field of athletic training after they graduate,” MacDonald said.

In addition to hands-on clinical experience, ATEP students have the valuable opportunity to learn some of the most cutting-edge manual therapy techniques in athletic training.

“We also offer seminars from several institutes that are developing the newest manual therapies to encourage students to become more proficient in these techniques,” MacDonald said.

When students learn and test these new techniques, important research emerges, she said.

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ATP SUCCESS STORIES SCOTTIE PARKER (‘12) Scottie Parker held an athletic training (AT) position with the Portland Trailblazers for the 2012-2013 NBA season.

“As with any master’s level program, research is a key element,” MacDonald explained. “But in this program, the research looks a little different. Students develop clinical research questions and use action research to examine their own patient care, to improve the efficiency of their care.”

Each year, students present their research findings at the Far West Athletic Trainers Association (FWATA) symposium. During 2015-16, CBU’s ATEP students submitted 12 projects – more than any other school – with three students receiving awards for their research.

CBU’s ATEP students also won the regional Far West Athletic Trainers Association Quiz Bowl in 2012, 2013 and 2014, competing against other schools in a quiz game testing their expertise in athletic training. CBU won the national competition in 2014.

Currently, graduates from CBU’s ATEP program are working in a wide variety of capacities, including high school, college, professional and Olympic sport teams.

They also work in entertainment and industrial medicine.

“Our graduates are passionate and committed to the athletic training profession. They are representing CBU well in the jobs they are doing and the people they have become,” MacDonald said. “When students come to CBU, they become like a family. And as we like to say every year at graduation, ‘Once a Lancer, always a Lancer.”

The next season, Parker turned down Portland’s invitation to return, as he was offered an AT position with the NFL’s Seattle Seahawks, who went on to win Super Bowl in 2014.

“It was great, obviously,” Parker said, in regards to working with the Seahawks.

“It was the best place to be at the right time.”

Parker also traveled with New York Knicks in 2014 as Amar’e Stoudemire personal AT. “He was a good dude,” Parker said. “A really generous, friendly guy.”

Parker is now an assistant AT with the NBA’s Atlanta Hawks.

“When people ask me what was the best time of my life, I tell them it was my two years at CBU,” Parker said. “The people we met at CBU became my family.”

JAMES GONZALEZ (‘12) After serving 13 years in the U.S. Navy, James Gonzalez was already an experienced health care provider when he entered CBU’s athletic training program.

During his time with the Navy, Gonzalez led numerous teams that provided health, wellness and emergency care to Marines and Naval Seabees, including soldiers wounded in Iraq.

After Gonzalez graduated from CBU in 2012, he accepted a position with Select Physical Therapy. During his three years with the organization, he worked as an occupational athletic trainer at Disneyland.

Gonzalez also performed ergonomic assessments for employees working at the park’s restaurants, stores and rides.

Earlier this year, Gonzalez was invited by Evan Stubbs, a fellow CBU ATEP graduate, to join him at the Andrews Institute for Orthopedics and Sports Medicine.

Gonzalez and Stubbs provide care for 160 patients, as well as surgical care for an average of 20 surgeries per week.

“I decided to attend CBU because it was the only master’s program in athletic training on the West Coast,” Gonzalez said. “The program’s greatest strength is the faith-based aspect, and how we became like a family.”

“Disneyland was amazing,” Gonzalez said. “The cast members were very grateful to have us there to do injury prevention and lead warm-up exercises.”

TAMESHA JEFFERSON (‘12) In February of 2016, TaMesha Jefferson took on a full-time position with Pepperdine University as an assistant athletic trainer, providing care for the women’s soccer, swim/dive and cross country/ track teams.

convinced me that athletic training was a great profession,” she said.

Jefferson said her inspiration to become an athletic trainer started in college.

“CBU’s program gives students a taste of a little bit of everything, so you can have some idea where you would like to go after you graduate,” Jefferson said.

“My preceptors gave me enough freedom to problem solve on my own and choose treatment and rehab options.

Those months really helped prepare me for what I would experience in the real world.”

In her senior year at California State University, Dominguez Hills (CSUDH) Jefferson tore her ACL, MCL and meniscus in her knee, which led to weeks of physical therapy.

“I was surrounded by amazing athletic trainers – they became my mentors and

Inspired by her recovery process, Jefferson went on to attend and graduate from CBU’s ATEP program.

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HOMECOMING 2016 The road back to California Baptist University for Homecoming 2016 features Route 66.

CBU is celebrating its 66th year as an institution and honoring its 50-year-golden-grads from the class of 1966 in style on Nov. 4-5. The “Mother Road,” as Route 66 was known, will be the theme for the 2016 Homecoming.

The weekend will feature a look back at some of CBU’s outstanding graduates at the Alumni Awards Dinner on Friday night. The 2016 Alumni Award recipients are: Dave King (‘69), Lancer Medal for Lifetime Achievement; Darrel Walker (‘75), Alumnus of the Year; Mike McGuffee (‘74), Distinguished Service in Christian Ministry; Candice Trummell (‘07), Young Alumni Achievement Award; and Eric McBride (‘09), Alumni Service Award.

The dinner will also feature the comedy of internet sensation Joel Berry (’99). Berry was Mr. CBU in 1998 and has gone on to make a name for himself through the comedy skits of his self-created character, “Tavin Dillard.” Berry will be one of the many Mr. and Ms. CBC/CBU who will be invited back as this year’s special guests. On Saturday, the weekend will

kick into high gear with a free pancake feast hosted by the Lancer Athletic Association. The day rolls into the annual Homecoming Block Party, followed by the second annual music “Zest”ival featuring The Digital Age, a musical group made up of four core members of the late David Crowder Band. The weekend will once again wrap up with the Fortuna Football games and firework show.

Saturday will also feature class reunions and tours, providing opportunities to connect with old friends and to make new ones. Special reunions are planned for the classes of 1966, 1981, 1986 and 1996, who are celebrating milestone reunions.

Additionally, class reunions will be held for Lancers from 1950-1960.

Alumni who are interested in organizing a class reunion are encouraged to contact the alumni office (alumni@calbaptist.edu) to help coordinate the event. For more information about Homecoming weekend including a schedule of events, please visit calbaptist.edu/homecoming.

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1950’s Sue Austin Wilson (’55) and her husband, Ralph, are retired missionaries. They live in Carrizo Springs, Texas, and are active members of the First Baptist Church. They have two children, 10 grandchildren and three greatgrandchildren.

Bonnie Kee (’72) retired after a 42-year career as a probation officer for the California criminal justice system. She resides in San Luis Obispo, Calif., and volunteers for several local church ministries. The photo below shows Kee with a family she sponsors in Togo, West Africa, through Compassion International.

John (’58) and Mary Carter (’58) retired after 50 years in ministry. They reside in Homeland, Calif., and are active members of Hemet Valley Southern Baptist Church. They had four children, one of whom passed away.

CBU FOLKLORE

AS TOLD BY DWAYNE MISHLER (’78): Dr. Irving Shaw, a former drama teacher had an alligator in the James Building in the ’70s.

The first time I saw the alligator, he was about 6 inches long and lived in a fish tank. I saw a student feed the animal while Shaw was on a summer trip.

The next summer Shaw asked if I would feed “Albert.” I worked in the security department at the time, and said sure. He showed me the fish tank with the feeder fish, but no Albert.

We walked into the bathroom attached to his office, and found a 3-foot long Albert in the bathtub. Shaw kept a heater in the room to keep Albert comfortable. To feed him I had to catch a fish and drop it in the tub.

In addition to the feeding, I had to drain the tub and give him fresh water. This would give me an uneasy feeling as he would watch my hand like he was watching a fish. After about three weeks Shaw returned, which made me happy, because I had run out of fish. He said that it was time to start feeding Albert chicken parts anyway.

Some months later Albert was given to the Los Angeles Zoo. Apparently, Albert was getting too big for the tub, was a bit aggressive, and when administration discovered Shaw had an alligator in his office, he had to remove it.

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Carlene Bolling (nee Gardner ’76) has retired after 34 years of teaching in the Colton Unified School District. She makes her home with her husband, John (’83 and ’85), a real estate agent, in Highland, Calif.

Charles M. Travis (’76) resides with his wife, Janeen, in Frederick, Md. .

1960’s Dr. Lawrence D. Morrell (’62) is a retired clinical psychologist. He and his wife, Deborah, reside in Albuquerque, N.M. Jai-Won Choi (’66), is a retired professor from Georgia Regents University. He resides in Rockville, Md. James Forkum (‘69), is a dean at Santa Rosa Junior College where he also serves as the director for athletics. He is also a member of five basketball hall of fames, one as a player (Lancer Hall of Fame, ‘87), one as a coach, two as an athletic administrator and one as a lifetime achievement. He also was the 2014 recipient of the Lancer Medal for Lifetime Achievement award.

Thomas W. (’76) and Karol R. Whaley (’76) are retired missionaries. They are residents of Riverside, Calif.

Sylvia Wright (nee Vick ’76) is a teacher at East Hill Christian School in Pensacola, Fla., where she and her husband, David (’72), live. They met and married while attending college at (then) California Baptist College.

Carol Lynch (nee Hall ‘77) is a controller at H and H Roofing Supply. Her husband, Mike (‘75) is a firefighter, engineer and pastor at Trinity Baptist Church in Taft, Calif. The couple reside in Wasco, Calif.

Dale McGinnis (’79) is retired and living in Corona, Calif.

1980’s

1970’s

David Auda (’80) serves as pastor at Mosaic Church in Pico Rivera, Calif., where he and his wife, Tamra (nee Simonds ’80), make their home.

Stephen Downey (‘72) is retired. He and his wife, Cheryl, live in Ballarat, Australia.

Alan R. Danzek (’82) is a licensed private investigator and a retired City of Riverside police officer.

ALUM NEWS Rhonda Kitchen (nee Boggs ’82 and ’84) works as a professor for Rockbridge Seminary and as an investigator at Professional Investigators International. She and her husband, Brad, reside in Pinehurst, Idaho.

Cindy Derrico (nee Hatch ’83) works as an administrator with California State University Channel Islands. She and her husband, Jay, live in Camarillo, Calif.

Dr. Jamie J.L. Elam (’83) is retired educator and a former hospital CEO. Elam is a classical organist and he still uses his talents to minister at church services. He and his wife, Gail (’81), have a son, Andrevo (33).

Lawrence R. Smith (’83) is a retired probation officer and a drug enforcement officer. He was also a former professional baseball player, playing six years with the Oakland Athletics organization. In 2008, he was inducted into the CBU Athletic Hall of Fame.

Max H Herr (‘85) is a ministry specialist at the California Southern Baptist Convention.

David Lee Bowers (’86) and his wife, Linda, are retired and reside in Lake Elsinore, Calif.

Karen Newton (nee Thompson ’87), works as a probation officer. She and her husband, Robert (’88), live in Chugiak, Alaska.

2000’s Carla Tilley-Barker (’01 and ’10) works as a clinical therapist with San Bernardino County.

She and her husband, Mark, reside in Riverside, Calif.

Priscilla A. Grijalva (’01 and ’04) works as a school counselor at La Sierra High School in Riverside, Calif. She was named a 2015 University of Caifornia Early Education Outreach Program Coordinator of the Year. She makes her home in Eastvale, Calif.

Alma Short (nee Avila ’01) works as a principal accountant with Riverside County. She and her husband, Robert, live in Colton, Calif.

Colleen Young (’01 and ’04) works as an independent marriage and family therapist. She lives in Riverside, Calif.

Theresa Gibson (’02) works in food services for Riverside Unified School District. She resides in Riverside, Calif.

Francine M. Herrera (’02) works as a teacher in the Corona Norco Unified School District.

Wayne Isgrigg (’02) serves as associate pastor at First Baptist Church of Fair Oaks, Calif.

1990’s

Wanda Scruggs (’03) works as a realtor with Signature Real Estate Group. She and her husband, Melvin (’00), reside in Moreno Valley, Calif.

Christie Fleeman (nee Ackler ’95) works in law enforcement with the Sacramento County Sheriff’s Department. She and her husband, Brian (’96), make their home in Citrus Heights, Calif.

Erin Howell Bonett (’04) works as a management analyst for the city of Ontario. She makes her home in Riverside, Calif.

Philip Read (’95) works as a senior product manager with Kerr Corp. He and his wife, Hope, live in Riverside, Calif.

Barbara E. Smith (’97) is retired. She and her husband, Charles, live in Highland, Calif.

Courtney Jackson (’98) works as an IT manager and makes her home in Riverside, Calif.

Alisa Miller Johnson, Ed.D. (’99 and ’07) works as a student services coordinator and adjunct professor at Azusa Pacific University. She and her husband, Rickey, live in Riverside, Calif.

Natalie Cottle (nee Blank ’04) works as a freelance photographer and as a marketing associate with PhotoShelter. She and her husband, Alan, live in Newport Beach, Calif.

Oscar Enriquez (’04) works as a category space manager for Anheuser-Busch. He and his wife, Katie, reside in Corona, Calif.

Monica Rojas (nee Pezer ’04) works as an applied behavior therapist at Albert Einstein College of Medicine in the Children’s Evaluation and Rehabilitation Center. She makes her home in New York, N.Y. Kristina Sanchez (’04, ’06 and ’15) works as a teacher with Riverside Unified School District.

She and her husband, Carlos, live in Riverside, Calif.

Cathi Singh (nee Garner ’04) works as a freelance makeup artist for film and television.

She and her husband, Puneet (’04), reside in Riverside, Calif.

Michael Stevens (’04) and his wife, Patricia, make their home in Hemet, Calif.

Anna M. Davis (’05) works as a computer operator for Computer Science Corp., in Norco, Calif. Anna lives in Riverside, Calif.

Tiffany Velasquez (nee Jonker ’06) works at Harvest Christian Fellowship. She and her husband, Gabe, reside in Riverside, Calif.

Rick DiFlorio (’07) worked as a resident director in Smith Hall at CBU from 2006-2011. He now serves as program director at the YMCA in Redlands, Calif.

Paul Hoffman (’07) works as a planting pastor with KALEO Communities. He and his family reside in Portland, Ore. Ismael Reynozo (’07) works as an applied behavior analysis therapist. He and his wife, Sarah, reside in Riverside Calif.

Megan Pinon (nee Chasey ’07) is a paralegal.

She and her husband, Sal, live in Riverside, Calif.

Stephanie Anderson (nee Ramirez ’08) works as a coroner technician with the Riverside County Sheriff Department. She and her husband, James, reside in Riverside, Calif.

Pauline Youlin-Bartlett (’08) works as a clinical therapist with Riverside University Healthcare Systems. She and her husband, Gregory, reside in Corona, Calif.

Adaobi Gwacham (’08) is a Chick-fil-A franchise owner. She makes her home in Pasadena, Calif.

Calan Wayne Landreth (’08 and ’10) works as a teacher and coach at Southlands Christian School in Rowland Heights, Calif., where he resides.

Demetria Lee (’08) works as a math teacher with San Bernardino County Unified School District. She and her husband, Leonard, make their home in Bloomington, Calif.

Dunya Ahrns (nee Wren ’09) works as a realtor with Coldwell Banker Town & Country. She and her husband, John, live in Riverside, Calif.

Megan Miller (nee Baldridge ’09) works as an eligibility technician for Riverside County. She and her husband, Timothy, make their home in Banning, Calif.

Angie Virden (nee Thomsen ’09) works as a supply chain manager for Mattel. She resides in Irvine, Calif., with her husband, Richard.

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ALUM NEWS

2010’s Jennifer Dieleman (’10) is a teacher. She makes her home in Yucca Valley, Calif.

Breanna Jolene Marsyla (nee Braga ’10) has two children, Olivia (4) and Ethan (1) and is a homemaker. She lives in Moreno Valley, Calif.

Andy R. Moreno (’10) works as a marriage and family therapy intern and caseworker. He and his wife, Elena, live in Riverside, Calif.

Randal J. Murphey (’10) works as an audiovisual services technician at CBU. He and his wife, Sarah, reside in Victorville, Calif.

Clinton Jamar White (’10 and ’12) works as a sports medicine instructor with the Riverside County Office of Education. He makes his home in Riverside, Calif.

Sarah Kristine Willis (nee Olvera ’10) works as a teacher at Calvary Murrieta Christian School and as an interpreter for Purple Communications. She and her husband, Kevin, live in Riverside, Calif.

Albert O. Balogun (’11) works as an administrator at Toyota Motor Sales. He lives in Ontario, Calif.

Rachel Daigneault (nee Sexton ’11) works as a director at Inland Vineyard Christian School Preschool. She and her husband, Jeff, reside in Riverside, Calif.

Allen Eley (’11) works as an investigating agent for the State of California.

Tracie Griffin (’11) works as a quality manager at the Naval Surface Warfare Center - Corona Division. She and her husband, Michael, make their home in Norco, Calif.

Brenna Marie Hahn (’11) works as a math teacher. She lives in Burney, Calif.

Carol A. Hoover (’11) works as a teacher in the Rialto Unified School District. She and her husband, Ralph, live in Riverside, Calif.

Lauren Scarponi (nee Desmarchais ’11) and her husband, DJ, reside in San Clemente, Calif.

Meagan Silva (’11) works as an associate attorney with Patrick J. Silva, Attorney at Law. She was part of the 2009 NAIA National Championship CBU softball team.

Joshua Atkinson (’12) works as a teacher with the Riverside Unified School District. He and his wife, Katherine (nee Stein ‘13), live in Yorba Linda, Calif.

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Sarah Cooley (nee Sonke ’12) and her husband, Eric, reside in Huntington Beach, Calif.

Antonia Curtis (nee Ross ’12) is pursuing a Ph.D. in criminal justice at North Dakota State University. She makes her home in West Fargo, N.D. Josephine Ann R. Jones (’12) works as a registered nurse at Corona Regional Medical Center. She and her husband, Jeremy, live in Riverside, Calif.

Cameron Malchow (’12) and his wife, Elizabeth (nee Gerhartz ’12), make their home in Corona, Calif.

Brittany Sauls (nee Watkins ’14) works as a clinician at Victor Community Support Services.

She and her husband, Kevin, live in Victorville, Calif.

Elyse Diana Vaughn-Williams (nee Vaughn ’14) works as an outpatient program coordinator at Social Model Recovery Systems, Inc. She resides in Moreno Valley, Calif.

Jasmine (nee Bravo ’15) is a financial director for a private high school in Los Angeles, and her husband, David Vidaurri (’14), is a financial center manager at a credit union in Los Angeles.

They have three children.

Rolando Padilla (’12) works as a commercial truck driver for Anheuser-Busch. He lives in Perris, Calif.

Shannon Thomas (’12) works as a registered nurse. She resides in Redlands, Calif.

Amber Adame (nee Estrada ’13) works as a substitute teacher for Woodcrest Christian School. She and her husband, Derrick, live in Riverside, Calif.

Steven Joseph Herrera (’13) is a teacher at the Corona Norco Unified School District. He and his wife, Gloria, reside in Corona, Calif.

Channing Perea (’13) works for The Honest Company and was part of CBU’s back-to-back NCCAA women’s soccer national championship teams (2011-2012). She resides in Playa del Rey, Calif.

Reneisha Wilkes (’13) is an administrative worker at Community Hospital of San Bernardino. She and her husband, Matthew Richardson, make their home in Hesperia, Calif.

Christina M. Bustamante (’14) works as a project assistant at MIG-Hogle Ireland in Riverside, Calif.

She resides in Chino, Calif.

Nisha Merchant (’14) is an insurance agency owner. She and her husband, Phillip Cothran (’13), live in Fontana, Calif.

Joseph Nash (’14) works as a law enforcement occupations instructor at Baldy View Regional Opportunity Program (ROP). He lives in Redlands, Calif.

Andrea Quiroz (’14) works as a site coordinator for the Boys & Girls Club of Greater RedlandsRiverside.

Belinda Sanchez (’14) works as a registered nurse for Redlands Community Hospital. She makes her home in Riverside, Calif.

Katie Di Yorio (’15) works as a server at Magnone Trattoria. She makes her home in Riverside, Calif.

Allegra Ann Gutierrez (’15) works as an administrative services assistant for Riverside County. She lives in Moreno Valley, Calif.

Jennifer Loredo (’15) works as a supervising registered veterinary technician for Riverside County. She lives in Riverside, Calif.

Won Kim (’15) and his wife, Peyton Summers, live in Riverside, Calif.

Arlyn Mendoza (’15) works as a clinical therapist with the Riverside County Mental Health Department. She and her husband, Albin Garcia, make their home in Ontario, Calif.

Rebecca Miranda (’15) works as a project manager for the city of Perris. She resides in Lake Elsinore, Calif.

Yvette K. Sandoval (’15) works as a paraprofessional in the Fontana Unified School District. She and her husband, Gregory, live in Riverside, Calif.

Angela Wise (’15) works in hospitality sales at Laguna Cliffs Marriott Resort and Spa. She and her husband, Brandon, make their home in Vista, Calif.

ALUMNI SPOTLIGHT

MICHELLE MORALES IS LIVING HER PURPOSE Michelle Morales (’09) is no stranger to physical suffering. From the age of 9, she spent several years of her childhood bedridden and in pain as doctors had difficulty diagnosing her condition.

“My mom was my caregiver,” Morales said.

“She had to get me up every day, she had to get me dressed.”

When she was at last diagnosed with a severe case of Temporomandibular Joint Disorder or more commonly known as TMJ syndrome, the healing journey could finally begin.

By the time she was in high school, Morales was starting to live a normal life. Thinking the worst was behind her, she had big dreams of getting her degree in business at CBU. “Then I got into a car accident the day after I graduated from high school,” said Morales.

“Everything completely fell apart.”

Morales suffered severe nerve and back injuries. Once again she was completely dependent on others.

“I told my dad, ‘I’m not going to CBU, I’m just not going to make it,’” Morales said. “I’ll never forget what he said to me. ‘Michelle, you’re going do this. I don’t care how much I have to pay, you’re going to do this, and you’re going to be OK.’” That fall, Morales began attending CBU. She had to rely on her best friend, Jenna Finch, to drive her to school until her parents were able to purchase a special car seat that made it possible for her to drive. After that, Morales recalled how she would arrive early at CBU to get a front row parking spot.

“I would have to walk back to my car to get a new book for each class, because I couldn’t carry them all [at once]. And I’d have to take medication to get through class,” she said.

Once again, Morales’ health gradually improved, and she became focused on pursuing an MBA after graduation. That is, until she took Dr. Carol Minton’s social problems course. Minton’s course was an elective during Morales’ last semester at CBU. Minton, professor of sociology, required her students to do six hours of volunteer service at an organization of the student’s choice.

“Until I took that class, I was business all the way,” said Morales.

Morales chose to volunteer at a senior home, and for the first time she began to recognize her true calling. Morales loved working with senior citizens so much, it changed the course of her educational pursuits. After graduating from CBU, she enrolled at University of La Verne, where she obtained her Master of Science in gerontology in 2011. As she continued working with seniors, she developed a strong passion for serving memory care patients, who suffer from dementia.

“I started focusing on memory care because they are the most forgotten,” Morales said.

“Everyone says, ‘Oh, they can’t remember, they’re just a shell of the person they once were.’ And that’s what I was. I know what it’s like when everyone writes you off like you can’t do anything, and you’re not going to be anything.”

Morales now serves as the regional memory care specialist for Oakmont Senior Living and oversees 34 memory care communities throughout California. She is also partnering with CBU to explore educational opportunities that will get more young people interested in senior care.

“I couldn’t ever thank you enough,” Morales told Minton, six years after she had taken her course. “You were so passionate in your classes, and I think it was you who really gave me that strength to say, ‘OK, maybe God’s calling me to something different.’”

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TRAVIS JORDAN HOGUE

JAKE ALLEN JOHNSON

NYLISSA OLIVIA MITCHELL

JASON BENNETT WILLIAMS

ELEANOR KATHERINE JUNEAU

CARLEE ROSE DEVLIN

SAWYER JOSEPH DAILY

LEAH GRACE GOOCH

ANSON RAY SAGER

OLIVER JAMES GELENG

JULEEANNA LUCIEL ESTEEM

ALAURA JANE FOOR

STELLA MAE MALSTROM

CAMILA MARIE KMETKO

SOFIA RAYNE KASTEN

PENELOPE REA REEVES

BEAR JAXON DIETZ

JUDE SAMUEL RAMOS

ALUM NEWS

LITTLE LANCERS Jessica (nee Shields ’96) and Paul Hogue celebrated the birth of their son, Travis Jordan Hogue, on March 18, 2015. Jessica said he is their “miracle baby” after being told 12 years ago that they would not be able to have children.

Traci (’00) and Dan Williams finalized the adoption of their son, Jason Bennett Williams, on Nov. 13, 2015. The family resides in Riverside, Calif.

Kim (nee Blair ’02) and Jeremy (’01) Malstrom welcomed Stella Mae Malstrom to their family on Feb. 10, 2016. She joins brothers, Hudson (7) and Cooper (4). Kim is a homemaker and Jeremy is a project estimator. The family resides in Riverside, Calif.

Samantha (nee Shaw ‘05) and Chad Johnson (‘05) welcomed Jake Allen Johnson on Nov. 30, 2015.

Elizabeth (nee Meadows ’06) and Travis Juneau welcomed Eleanor Katherine Juneau to their family on December 2015. The family resides in Tuscaloosa, Ala. Sarah (nee Goodwin ’07 and ’09) and Tyler Kmetko welcomed Camila Marie Kmetko to their family on July 3, 2015. She joins siblings, Zoe (8), Edward (4) and Arabella (2). Tyler works for Eye Lighting International and Sarah is a stay-at-home mom.

Natalie (nee Chavez ’07) and Robert Mitchell celebrated the birth of Nylissa Olivia Mitchell on April 30, 2015.

Robin and Aaron Sager (’09) welcomed Anson Ray Sager to their family on Dec. 3, 2015. He joins siblings, Caleb Aaron (17), Evelyn Dean (15), Clover Rae (7), Violet Rae (6), and Justice Ray (4). The family resides in Bishop, Calif.

Allison (’10 and ’12) and Nicholas Geleng celebrated the birth of their son Oliver James Geleng on April 7, 2015. Allison is a teacher at the Riverside Unified School District. The family resides in Riverside, Calif.

Michelle (’10) and Kevin (’10) McCauley welcomed Evangeline McCauley to their family on March 17, 2015.

Lindsay and Patrick Dietz (‘11) welcomed their son Bear Jaxon Dietz on Feb. 12, 2016.

Frances Luciel Moreno (’11 and ’15) and Joe Esteem celebrated the birth of Juleeanna Luciel Esteem on Oct. 7, 2015. She joins siblings Joseph (10) and Marie (11).

Scott (’12) and Melissa Foor celebrated the birth of Alaura Jane Foor on Aug. 12, 2015.

Emily (nee Ming ’13) and Sam Ramos (’13) welcomed their new addition to the family, Jude Samuel Ramos, born Nov. 22, 2015. Sam is a residence director at CBU. He and his family live in Riverside, Calif., and are members of Orangecrest Community Church.

WEDDINGS

April (’08 and ’14) and Nathan Devlin (’11 and ’14) welcomed Carlee Rose Devlin born Feb. 1, 2016.

She joins brother, Cooper William (3). Nathan is a police officer for the city of Corona, and he serves on the CBU Alumni Association Board. The family resides in Riverside, Calif.

Andrew (’08) and Eva Kasten welcomed their daughter Sofia Rayne Kasten on Oct. 5, 2015.

Sofia joins her brothers, Samuel (2) and Elijah (1).

Sarah Jean (nee Whaley ’99) married Samuel Earl Beman III on March 7, 2015, in Phenix City, Ala.

Amanda (nee Tredinnick ’09 and ’10) and Brandon Daily (’08 and ’11) celebrated the birth of their son Sawyer Joseph Daily on Dec. 18, 2014.

Lindsay Kragten (’10) and Chris Morgan (’09 and ’10) were married on Sept. 8, 2012. Lindsay was part of CBU’s cheer squad and former teammates hold her up in the featured picture.

IN MEMORIAM

Nicole (nee Shackelford ’09) and Glenn Gooch (’15) celebrated the birth of their daughter Leah Grace Gooch, born Aug. 7, 2015. The family resides in Menifee, Calif.

Emily JoAnn (nee Finch ’09) and Jason Michael Reeves recently welcomed their new daughter Penelope Rea Reeves to their family. She joins sister, Allison May JoAnn.

Ashley Nex (’12) married Jason Moralez on Aug. 8, 2015. Ashley was part of CBU cheerleading squad and is being hoisted by her former teammates and head coach Tami Fleming in the photo.

Kylee Magby (‘12) and Baron Jones were married on April 26, 2015, in Riverside, Calif.

Melvin E. Taylor (’61) Barrett M. Lampp (’65) Carla R. Monroe (‘67) Ralph Bonds, Jr. (’70) Michael Abdollahzadeh (‘86) Wesley Kim (’09) Stephanie P. Hallaran (’12)

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