Virginia Showalter ‘00 and Timothy Godshall, Harrisonburg, Va., twins Sylvia and Cora Showalter Godshall, Jan. 1, 2013. Bethany Spicher ‘01 and Micah Schonberg, Huntington, Pa., Benjamin David, Jan. 15, 2013. Lynette Weber ‘01 and David Miller, Sturgis, Mich., Kinley Joy, April 23, 2012. Andrea (Annie) Lengacher ‘02 and Morgan Browning, Englewood, Colo., Reuben Lawrence Lengacher Browning, June 15, 2012. Bradley (Brad) ‘02 and Kristen Hoffman, Denver, Colo., Charlotte Rose, Jan. 24, 2013. Glenn ‘02 and Erin Kauffman ‘02 Nofziger, Harrisonburg, Va., Luke William, Mar. 2, 2011. Matthew ‘02 and Sara Bergey ‘03 Clemmer, Winter Park, Fla., Harper Rose, Oct. 30, 2012. Andrea Good ‘03 and Joshua Leaman, Lancaster, Pa., Davis Conrad, Dec. 15, 2012. Obiageli (Oby) Nwankwo-Otti ‘03 and Benson Otti, Maplewood, N.J., Ziva Obioma Nneoma, Nov. 18, 2012. Bettia (Tia) Widmer ‘04 and David Johnson, Goshen, Ind., Sarah Nel, Dec. 23, 2012. Rebecca Reeder ‘05 and Jeremiah Mast, Dalton, Ohio, Kylie Amanda, Oct. 5, 2012. Rodney ‘05 and Janae Yoder ‘05 Hostetter, Ephrata, Pa., Rilynn Faith, June 2, 2012. Anthony, SEM ‘05, and Sarah Siegrist, Three Hills, Alberta, Canada, Elias, July 17, 2012. Daniel (Dan) ‘05 and Megan Yoder ‘05 Sandberg, Linville, Va., Nora Rae, Jan. 21, 2013. Ben ‘06 and Andrea Kniss ‘06 Stutzman, Mount Rainer, Md., Eva René, Nov. 5, 2012. Nicole (Niki) Zahour ‘06 and Josiah Schieck, Douglassville, Pa., Millie Raine, July 29, 2012. Adam ‘06 and Christy Hurst ‘06 Savanick, Harrisonburg, Va., Landon, Sept. 17, 2012. Trevor ‘06 and Jeneé High ‘06 Bare, Mount Joy, Pa., Olivia Louise, April 21, 2012. Lena Risser ‘09 and Adam Weaver, Greencastle, Pa., Aeva Marie, Oct. 28, 2012. Trevor ‘09 and Lauren Byler ‘09 Weaver, Belleville, Pa., Addelyn Rae, Oct. 7, 2012. Aaron ‘10 and Crystal Steiner ‘10 Martin, Canton, Ohio, Benson, Mar. 14, 2012.
Allison Byler ‘11 and Chase Peachey, Belleville, Pa., Joseph Grant, Sept. 7, 2012. Brett, MDiv ‘11, and Cassie Friesen, MA ‘10 (counseling), Klingenberg, Maya Lynn, June 30, 2012. Brice (financial assistance counselor) and Suzy Hostetler (campus ministries program assistant), Harrisonburg, Va., Ivy Jean, Dec. 1, 2012.
DEATHS
Betty Springer ‘35, Goshen Ind., died Oct. 11, 2012, at the age of 95. Toward the end of her life, she worked to improve her local community by volunteering in numerous capacities, including being a leader for Campfire Girls, welcoming international guests to her home, and promoting recycling. Prior to moving to Goshen, Betty worked as a secretary both at the then EMC and Mennonite Central Committee. She served as editor of the children’s paper “Beams of Light” and helped in the admitting department and laboratory at Goshen General Hospital. Ruth Brackbill King, class of ‘40, Ephrata, Pa., died November 30, 2012, at age 90, after dealing with congestive heart failure for several years. After leaving the Eastern Mennonite community in 1940, Ruth was involved in nearly every operation of her parents’ store, Brackbill’s Farm Markets in Malvern, Pa. She was a member of Frazer Mennonite Church, where she was a Sunday school teacher and served as secretary of the Frazer Summer Bible School as well as the Marsh Hill Summer Bible School. In 1986, she moved with her husband to Marsh Hill, Pa., where they enjoyed their retirement years and helped establish Mountain View Fellowship. Ruth was well known for her gracious hospitality and good food as evidenced by her guest books which she maintained faithfully for all of her married life. Her home, where there was always good food and a jigsaw puzzle, was open to everyone. Ruth King Horst, class of ‘45, Lititz, Pa., died January 13, 2013, at age 90. A consummate homemaker, Ruth’s greatest joy was to prepare and serve delicious homecooked meals to family and friends and was widely known for her homemade bread and pumpkin pies. She was vastly influential in the lives of many women through her frienship, mentorship, and her involvement as an active member of Gehman Mennonite Church in Adamstown, Pa. Lester C. Shank ‘49, formerly of Harrisonburg, Va., died December 10, 2012, at Landis Homes Retirement Community at age 96. Until his retirement in 1976, Lester worked in varous administrative positions at EMU for 31 years. He was highly involved in missions both abroad and at home, serving in Zambia, Pennsylvania, Kentucky, and becoming a charter member for Park View Mennonite Church in Harrisonburg, Va. Lester enjoyed
Deanna Durham (right), is an assistant professor in the applied social sciences department. The department has joined with the Center for Justice and Peacebuilding to fast track students to an MA.
Be a Peacebuilder With Two Degrees in Just Five Years A new program through Eastern Mennonite University’s Center for Justice and Peacebuilding and applied social sciences department is designed to give students both a bachelor’s and master’s degree in conflict transformation through a five-year curriculum. The accelerated peacebuilding and development program opens in the fall of 2013. Students can apply to the graduate program during their third year of undergraduate studies. If admission is granted they will continue with the accelerated curriculum. “Students are encouraged to express interest in the program as soon as possible so they can be assigned an advisor to help plan their course of study,” said Gloria Rhodes '88, PhD, chair of applied social sciences. “Nontraditional students who have previous experience in the field but have not completed an undergraduate degree are encouraged to consider this option.” Students must have both a minimum GPA of 3.25 and a faculty recommendation in order to apply. Kaitlin Heatwole '11, office coordinator in applied social sciences, is a great first contact for questions related to the program. She can be reached at 540-432-4450 or by email: kaitlin.heatwole@emu.edu.
Homecoming 2013 We couldn't find another place to put this delightful photo of Eric Reinford '02 in Egypt – he globe trots developing business for SNL Financial, covered on pages 15 and 16 – but the pic reminds us: Wherever you are in the world, save Oct. 11-13, 2013, to return and celebrate Homecoming and Family Weekend. This year's theme is "Healthy Roots, Thriving Branches." More information will be in the summer issue of Crossroads. www.emu.edu | crossroads | 61