A Look Back... H omecoming W eekend 2 0 0 7 : R ediscover , R econnect & R enew
The theme of the alumni Homecoming Weekend, “Rediscover, Reconnect & Renew,” was evident throughout our first ever weekend-long celebration. Alumni came in from as far away as Wisconsin, Alaska and Brazil to connect with classmates, friends, faculty, and staff from their college days, as well as our current students. They enjoyed sports, meals, tours of campus, golf, music, and worship together. Alumni joined students, staff and friends as they cheered on the Warriors volleyball and soccer teams. The Corban Golf Challenge was met with fair weather and happy faces as teams competed for top honors raising funds for student scholarships. Classmates from 1957 to 1997 reconnected during reunions along with a 15-year reunion of the
Left page: (Top) Sisters Julie Whipps West ‘90 and Corinne Whipps Funderburk ‘91 visit at the Alumni Awards Luncheon. Alumni browse the Psalm Visual Arts Gallery. Melody Taylor, Charlene Odell Anderson ’71, and husband Dan Anderson ‘72 greet President Emeritus Dr. John Balyo. Mike Bates, vice president of advancement at Corban, visits with Reid Saunders ‘98, the distinguished recent alumni award recipient in chapel on Friday morning. Right page: A. Daryl Knox ’96, Salem, Nelson Zarfas ’86, Salem and Tyson Pruett ’92, Salem, members of the Alumni Board help out at the awards luncheon on Saturday. B. Class of 1972 35-Year Reunion: (Bottom left corner and up) Esther Wuth Mangini, Salem; Rhoda Martin Hunter, Salem; Steve Hunter, Salem; John Newell, Stayton; Ethel Newell, Stayton; Mary Kintner, Salem; Steve Kintner, Salem; Dan Anderson, Charlene Odell Anderson ’71, Salem;; Keith Churilla, Salem; Debra Kolbo Churilla ’73, Salem; Elda Coker Robinson, Watsonville, California; Barbara Grimm Stratton Gilmore, Dallas; Diane Riffle Anderson, Seattle, Washington, and Ruth Edwards LaFreniere ’67, Salem. Attending but missing in the photo, golfers John Mangini & Andy Robinson.
As we look back at the events of this weekend, we are reminded again of the theme to “Rediscover, Reconnect & Renew.” Please join us next year during the weekend of September 25th as we make new acquaintances, friends and memories.
Claudia Markwood Howden, Dallas; Nelson Zarfas, Salem; Ellen Brush Zarfas, Salem; Linda Shouse Jaime, Woodland, California. G. Dan Wilder ’75 of Port Angeles, Washington, received the Distinguished Alumnus of the Year award. H. Alumni off to their reception at the President’s Home. I. Dan Wilder ’75 is congratulated at the awards luncheon. J. Class of 1997 10-Year Reunion - Front row: (L-R) Tammy Anderson Poush, Salem; Sarah Wilson Richardson, Stayton; Rachel Rice Meyer, Sequim, Washington; Corey Meyer, Sequim, Washington. Second row: Jeff Poush, Salem; Joyce Bidwell Benson, Salem; Doug Richardson, Stayton; Danise Hill Lee, Bend. Third row: Phil Benson, Salem; Andrea Acker, Salem; Jeff Thompson, Salem; Tera Glenn Knox ’96, Salem; David Lee, Bend. Fourth row: Karrah Syme ‘66(n) Savage, Prineville; Meredith Mooney, Keizer; Daryl Knox ’96, Salem. Back row: James Savage, Prineville; Randy Mooney, Keizer. K. Dr. Rich Meyers ‘67, received the Outstanding Service Award to Corban at the Awards luncheon on Saturday. L. Class of 1967 40-Year Reunion: (L-R) Dianne Kuehn Meyers, Salem; Richard Meyers, Salem; Ruth Edwards LaFreniere, Salem and Mary Jane Todd, Portland.
E. Reid Saunders ‘98 of Salem, received the Distinguished Recent Alumnus of the Year award.
M. Class of 1977 30-Year Reunion - Front row: (L-R) Paul Magnussen, Tacoma, Washington; Susan Van Cleemput, Ft. Atkinson, Wisconsin; Joan Lyle Mann, Friday Harbor, Washington. Second row: Darlene Sorstokke Delaney, Salem; Diana Van Cleemput McDonald, Salem; Carolyn Bolten, Salem. Third row: David Delaney, Salem; Chris Rowland, Meridan, Idaho; Mary James Schroeder, Salem. Fourth row: Jim Latzko, Richland, Washington; David Patterson, Boise, Idaho; Matt Mercer, Tacoma, Washington. Back row: Paul Hicks, Tenino, Washington; Meril Craig, Aumsville.
F. Class of 1982 25-Year Reunion: (Bottom left corner and up) David Carnes, Gig Harbor, Washington; Donna Willsey Lewis, Nampa, Idaho; Jim Lewis, Nampa, Idaho; Don McDaniel, Auburn, Washington; Vicky Basher DeRoos, Beloit, Wisconsin; Terri Chapman, Salem; Joy Latzko Bauman, Connell, Washington; Bryce Bernard, Salem; Dave Bertz, Lebanon;
N. A 15-year reunion for the Adult Degree Program was held on Saturday night. Front row: (L-R) Steve Cox ’04, Salem. Second row: April Phillips ’04, Oregon City; Susan George ’97, Salem; Cherry Skiles ’07, Shedd; Keith Hiatt ’00, Vancouver. Third row: Cindy Nichols ’97, Turner. Fourth row: Donna McKeever ’96, Salem; Pat Nicholson ’97, Tualatin; Jerry
C. Claudia Markwood Howden, Dallas, Oregon; Linda Shouse Jaime, Woodland, California and Vicky Basher DeRoos, Beliot, Wisconsin, from the class of ’82, rekindle friendships. D. Lola Christensen Williams ’54, Salem and Yvonne Baccus Thomas ’55, Tumwater Washington visit at the president’s home at the decade of the 50s and 60s reception.
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Adult Degree Program alumni. The 50s and 60s alumni joined President and Mrs. Hoff for a reception at their home to rekindle and reconnect. During the Alumni Awards Luncheon, the Outstanding Service Award was presented to Dr. Richard Meyers ‘67, the Distinguished Alumnus of the Year Award to Dan Wilder ‘75, and the Distinguished Recent Alumnus of the Year Award to Reid Saunders ‘98. The award recipients thanked classmates, alumni, and professors for the impact they had on their lives.
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Skiles ’06, Shedd, Randal Thomas ’02, Silverton. Back row: Duane Marvin ’94, Goldendale, Washington; Carolyn Purtell ’94, Salem; David Wood ’99, Salem; Ron Miller,’94 Lebanon; Bill Nippert ’96, Silverton. O. Ruthie Edwards LaFreniere ’67 of Salem plays a solo during chapel.