Rebecca (Becca) Reeder ’05 to Jeremiah Mast, Dec. 16, 2006.
James ’98 and Taha Evers, Bellevue, Neb., Braden Lee, June 21.
Benjamin Weaver ’05 to Denae Kennel '05, June 23.
Ryan ’99 and Valerie Smith ’99 Kauffman, Bellefontaine, Ohio, Simon Daniel Aug. 31.
Michael Zucconi ’05 to Stephanie Roth ’05, July 21. Julianne Joy Delp ’06 to William Horst, Apr. 14. Rebecca Hoover ’06 to Benjamin Harris, Aug. 5, 2006. Stephen Horst ’06 to Bethany Tobin, July 21. Melanie Kratzer ’06 to Ben Schlabach ’06, Aug. 4. Bryn Mullet ’06 to Jason Good ’05, May 26.
George Duncan
Grateful for the Praise
Readers of Harrisonburg’s daily newspaper, the Daily News-Record, received a gift during homecoming weekend, Oct. 13-14, when the newspaper’s lead editorial was headlined “Kudos to EMU: It’s Been A Good 90 Years For The University.” We quote the editorial in its entirety because it is so surprisingly written, with affirmations offered by a writer who is not prone to gratuitous flattery. In his seven years with the newspaper, editorial writer George Duncan has tended to remain anonymous, known only to his fellow newspaper staffers. But we received his consent to include a photo of him with this reprint: When ABC’s Sam Donaldson appeared regularly with columnist George Will on a Sunday morning show, he would tell college audiences that the conservative columnist was “one of the smartest people I know.” So one time a questioner asked, “If that’s so, Mr. Donaldson, why do you always disagree with George Will?” The audience laughed and Donaldson liked the line so much he often repeated it. So we must praise Eastern Mennonite University as it celebrates it 90th anniversary. The faculty and students at EMU are some of the most intelligent and nicest people on Earth. Most also have political and international views at odds, at least 90 percent of the time, with this page. Well, that’s one of the oddities of life. EMU has not only been a blessing for the Valley. It has benefited dozens of nations. EMU conflict resolutions teams are spread out over the globe. The university is an international haven for both students and faculty. While often agreeing with those who are liberal on international views, EMU faculty and students would also agree with religious critiques about the awful materialism and consumerism of American society. Many people associate “treasures” with gold, or silver and diamonds. Yet the book the Mennonites hold sacred indicates that God considers His children as his “treasures.” Certainly, EMU, its faculty and students, have been a treasure and an academic jewel in the Valley. May it have 90 more years of prosperity and success.
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Tim Shenk ’07 to Cheryl Heatwole ‘07, May 26.
Melissa Spory ’98 and Lyle ’98 Beidler, Denver, Pa., Melina Kay, June 17. Brian ’98 and Keesha Esbenshade ’00 Dickel, McGaheysville, Va., Ashland Nora and Marika Grace, Jan. 15. Sidney (Sid) ’98 and Kristi Coulson ’01, Ruth, Telford, Pa., Mykaela Anna, Apr. 28. Jason ’99 and Sharon Miller ’98 Yoder, Harleysville, Pa., Grace Adelyn, Nov. 8, 2006. Mark ’99 and Heidi Hamsher, Sugarcreek, Ohio, Ryan Christopher, Jan. 4.
Shannon Yoder ’07 to Brandon Roth, July 7.
Doug ’99 and Kristina Blosser ’98 Blyer, Harrisonburg, Va., Caden Douglas, May 21.
Births
Keith ’00 and Janelle Hershey ’99 Hoover, Lancaster, Pa., Levi Justin, May 17.
Benjamin (Ben) ’89 and Lori Trost, McGaheysville, Va., Samantha Jane, Aug. 1. Crystal Lahman ’91 and Harry Brunk, Singers Glen, Va., Anna Faith, Feb. 6. Doug ’91 and Tina Groff ’95 Friesen, Brownstown, Pa., Leah Grace, Mar. 7. Genia Zimmerman ’92 and Ame Greene Zimmerman, Durham, N.C., Roselyn Sky, Apr. 6. Shannon Martens ’93 and Wayne Sneary, Harrisonburg, Va., Jedrek Lewis, Apr. 19.
Jennifer Evolo ’93 and Eric Noecker, Sinking Spring, Pa., Bryce Domonic, Oct. 12, 2006. Michael ’94 and Nicole Greenawalt Berkey, Harrisonburg, Va., Andrew Michael and Michael Lynn, July 11. John ’94 MDiv ’00 and Paula Hochstedler ’98 MDiv ’03 Stoltzfus, Lombard, Ill., adopted 14-year old Justin in March. James ’94 and Shawn Hurst, Dallas, Ga., Landon James, Dec. 13, 2006. Brenda Zook ’95, and Philip Zook Friesen ’95, Baltimore, Md., Michael Jasper, Apr. 25. Tana Landis ’96 and Matt Landis, East Greencastle, Pa., Natalie Mae, May 9, 2006. Krista Martin ’96 and Craig Martin ‘95, Harrisonburg, Va., Bryan Isaiah, Sept. 5. Valerie Todd ’97 and Doug Ehst, Akron, Pa., Lydia Nicole, Apr. 27. Thomas ’97 and Denise Esbenshade ’96 Oberholtzer, Penn Laird, Va., Quinn Thomas, born June 25, 2007, adopted and brought home June 27.
Jill Landis ’99, MA ’07, and Kumar Anuraj Jha MA ’07, Harrisonburg, Va., Anusha Landis, Apr. 25. Bethany Hall ’99 and Brian Fuller, Uniontown, Ohio, Lindsey Elizabeth, May 9. Farrah Martin ‘99 and Barry Koogler, Mt. Crawford, Va., Sadee James, May 15. Colleen Miller ’99 and Matthew Showalter ’99, Sarasota, Fla., Isaac Trey, Feb. 20. Jeffrey ’99 and Ellyn Nolt, Lancaster, Pa., Caleb Milton, July 31. Clay ’00 and Lisa Birky ’00 Allison, Colorado Springs, Colo., Liam Jacob, June 15. Jane Musser ’00 and Mike Blackburn, Port Republic, Va., Charlotte Perri, Apr. 11. Leah Emery ’00, and Jeremy ’99 Kratz, Harrisonburg, Va., Madeleine Marie, June 25. Graig ’00 and Kristen Nebel, Lancaster, Pa., Hayden Earl, Mar. 23. Jon ’00 and Marjorie Herr ’00 Rush, Lowville, N.Y., Simeon Michael, Apr. 22. Tina Hill ’01 and Scott Helmick, Cumberland, Md., Daniel Edward, Feb. 26. Annette Helmuth ’02 and Trey Loker, Harrisonburg, Va., Noah David, June 3. Laura Souder ’02 and Aaron ’01 Kauffman, La Mesa, Columbia, Anna Sophia, Sept. 2. Erik ’02 and Sarah Troyer ’01 Kratz, Harrisonburg, Va., Brayden Roger, Nov. 22. Stephen (Steve) ’02 and Raquel Miller ’04, Harrisonburg, Va., Ethan Kirk, Dec. 5.