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MESSIAH COLLEGE MAGAZINE SPRING 2015

MATTHEW TENNISON

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INSIDE LOOK

Film and media arts majors Daniel Jessen ’17 (foreground), David Wingert ’15 (left) and Cayce Bower ’17 (right) test out their broadcast skills in the new Film and Media Production Studio in the basement of Hostetter Chapel.

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Messiah alumni excel at running their own businesses.

How does our food get from farms to our dinner tables?

Our mission and our programs transform students into global citizens.

UPSTARTS AND START-UPS

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CULTIVATING COMMUNITY

DIVERSITY AT MESSIAH

F R O M T H E E D I TO R MY PARENTS BOUGHT A 150-ACRE FARM IN GEORGIA YEARS AGO WHEN I WAS IN SIXTH GRADE. THEY WEREN’T FARMERS, BUT THEY WANTED TO ESCAPE THE RAT RACE OF ATLANTA TO LIVE A SIMPLER WAY OF LIFE IN A SMALL TOWN. AS A 12-YEAR-OLD AT THE TIME, I THOUGHT THEY’D LOST THEIR MINDS. THERE WAS NO MALL. OR EVEN A McDONALD’S. OUR NEAREST NEIGHBOR WAS HALF A MILE AWAY.

That neighbor introduced himself by driving his tractor to our farmhouse and emptying a front-end loader full of watermelons in our front yard.

“Harvey Feltman,” he said and shook our hands.

With great purpose, Harvey cracked one of the watermelons on the edge of our porch. As if it were a giant egg.

He handed jagged pieces of rind to me and my little brother. No knife, no plates, just juice dripping down our arms and smiles on our faces. Watermelon warmed from the Georgia sun is decadent.

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In addition to being one of the kindest gestures of hospitality I’ve received, that bumper crop of watermelons was also the first time I thought about where my food came from.

Today, I buy watermelons from a farmers’ market instead of receiving them from a neighbor. My children have never dropped one on the porch, watched the seeds splatter and then washed off the stickiness with a garden hose. This summer, I should probably show them how.

They will think I’ve lost my mind.

How does farming fit into your life?

While you’re thinking about it, check out Erin Bray’s “Cultivating Community” feature on p. 18 that explores the farm-to-table movement.

ake a look at the Frey Hall addition T and Hostetter Film and Media Production Studio.

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Make a living—and a life— with a humanities degree

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Poetry in Place, Digital Harrisburg and the annual Humanities Symposium. (For more information, visit messiah.edu/cphsymposium.) critical faithfulness that encourages a thoughtful and rooted Christian faith broadly engaged with culture.

The following humanities alumni are just a sample of our many graduates who use their analytical, communication and creative skills to lead and serve.

Beth Baggett ’97, a history graduate, credits the research and writing skills honed in Messiah’s history classes with equipping her to become the vice president for sales—men’s division—at Perry Ellis International in New York City.

Jason Chiodi ’97, a politics and international relations graduate, serves as a career member of the U.S. Foreign Service and a reserve Navy officer on the faculty of the U.S. Naval Academy. In September, he will begin intensive Arabic language training to prepare for his assignment as consul at the U.S. Embassy in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, next year.

Emily (Raineville) Gage ’04, an English literature major, volunteered and studied abroad in West Africa and France during college, experiences that strengthen her work as a senior program manager at the International Justice Mission.

“Our graduates see their work as more than doing a job. They are purposeful about what they do,” said Christy Hanson, director of the Career and Professional Development Center. In turn, employers report to Hanson that job candidates from Messiah College—bringing diligence, commitment and leadership to the table—stand out from other applicants.

This purposeful approach to life and career drew me to study the humanities many years ago. It inspires my continued learning as a faculty member, dean, provost and college president. And it’s what drives me to continue to be involved in educating all of our students to make a living and a life.

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FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT THE HUMANITIES AT MESSIAH COLLEGE, VISIT MESSIAH.EDU/ HUMANITIES OR MESSIAH.EDU/ DIGITALHUMANITIES.

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I’m the beneficiary of a humanitiesrich education and vocation.

Throughout my career, I’ve taken great pleasure in teaching rhetoric and communication and witnessing the transformative influence of the humanities in students’ lives.

As a result, I have both a personal and professional commitment to championing high-quality humanities education for Messiah students and for the good of church and society.

In an age of economic anxiety, politicians and pundits have suggested that college ought to be about practicality rather than nice “extras” like history, literature and philosophy. However, at Messiah College we continue to recognize the value of educating the whole “ Our graduates see their work as more than doing person—body, mind a job. They are purposeful and spirit—and we have developed our humanities about what they do.” programs to holistically — Christy Hanson, director of the Career address student and and Professional Development Center societal needs.

Indeed, we are reframing the conversation about the humanities to promote purposeful education for work and life. I appreciate the leadership of Peter Powers, dean of the School of the Humanities, who explained, “The humanities at Messiah College prepare students to make a living and a life.”

Our School of the Humanities is realizing this holistic goal and is a leader among Christian higher education in the resources and programs we offer students, including: career development planning tailored to humanities majors and integrated seamlessly into the college experience, including internship opportunities for credit in the major. global engagement that encompasses national and international educational opportunities in more than 40 nations. digital humanities projects that engage students in the study and application of faith and human culture in the digital age. (For more information about these projects, visit messiah.edu/digitalhumanities.) public humanities that is advanced through the College’s Center for Public Humanities programming including

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Zipporah Brown ’15 performs the ‘I Have a Dream’ speech by the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. in her one-woman show.

‘ Let Our Voices Be Heard’ tells story of minority experience THEATRE MAJOR ZIPPORAH BROWN ’15 DEBUTS SENIOR SHOW Zipporah Brown ’15 wants to have a word with you.

Sometimes, the theatre major is asked to straighten her hair for roles, because the backstage crew doesn’t know how to style African-American hair in its natural state. Or, she hears insensitive comments about current events involving race issues.

Racism in the U.S. is a theme she deals with every day.

So, she channeled her experiences into a senior project: “Let Our Voices Be Heard,” a one-woman show that unfolds over 40 minutes. In the show, which debuted in Poorman Black Box Theatre March 6, she recites Maya Angelou’s poetry, monologues from several plays and the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s

iconic “I Have a Dream” speech— in its entirety.

“Too many people do not know, have not heard or have not read the whole speech and only hear some of the popular phrases,” she said. “Performing the whole speech and not just excerpts was particularly essential.”

Brown said her goal was to address issues of racism while also learning more about the experiences of other minorities. As a result, she expanded the show beyond her own experience as an African-American woman to include Muslim-American, AsianAmerican, Native American and Latino American perspectives.

“The performance pieces I chose all related to my life,” explained Brown. “They either allowed me to channel sentiments that I already understood and experienced, or they taught me something new and allowed

me to see a different perspective.” to fuel her passion for the stage.

A one-woman show has its After graduation and a move benefits—such as scheduling solo to Philadelphia, Pa., to pursue rehearsals—but there were some theatre work, she plans to save obstacles, too. In addition to cullenough money to relocate to Los ing the show material from multi- Angeles, Calif., eventually. ple sources and fine-tuning it Messiah helped Brown hone over several months, Brown also her craft through production was responsible for promoting it classes, hands-on theatre training through social media posts and and an acting-intensive study posters around campus. Her hard abroad program in Dublin, work was almost derailed when Ireland. “The faculty here really a March snowstorm postponed care about you and take a personthe original debut. But, once the al interest,” Brown said. “I now weather cleared, the show went have a successful one-woman on the next night. show under my belt. Overall, this Brown says she has dreamed is the product and performance I of performing as a professional am most proud of,” she said. actress since the age of 9 and continues to audition for shows — Rose Talbot ’16

“ [THE PERFORMANCE PIECES] EITHER ALLOWED ME TO CHANNEL SENTIMENTS THAT I ALREADY UNDERSTOOD AND EXPERIENCED, OR THEY TAUGHT ME SOMETHING NEW AND ALLOWED ME TO SEE A DIFFERENT PERSPECTIVE.” — Zipporah Brown ’15 MESSIAH COLLEGE • THE BRIDGE • SPRING 2015 | 5

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WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE MOVIE? “‘ The Breakfast Club,’

“‘ The Godfather.’

I like the historical context.”

— Taylor Deares ’15

“‘ The Parent Trap.’ The cinematography is outstanding. The film’s simplicity seems to raise the bar with every consecutive viewing.”

— Scott Bolen ’16

“‘ The Lion King’ because it has a good message and the best soundtrack.”

— Alyssa Cohrs ’15

“‘ The Boy In The Striped Pajamas’ because it shows the Holocaust through the eyes of a child and puts a different perspective on the war.” — David Blackwell ’16

“‘ Casablanca’ because it has everything. It’s a love story—the best love story I’ve ever seen in any movie—with suspense, danger and action.”

— Chuck Seitz ’16

because it’s a portrayal of high school cliques, in a way that doesn’t feel fake.”

— Alexis Conkle ’18

“‘ Amadeus’ because it’s all about the life of Mozart, and he’s an incredible classical composer and historical figure.”

— Arop Monywiir ’17

“‘ Stick it’ because it’s about gymnastics, and it’s funny.”

— Sydney Schandel ’17

“ The James Bond series because they have a lot of action, and it’s a great storyline.”

— Tori Deares ’15

“‘ Breakfast At Tiffany’s’ because, apart from the fact that I love Audrey Hepburn, it’s such a sad movie—and I love sad movies.” — Olivia La Bianca ‘15 “ ‘Up’ because it shows what love is in a different way than Hollywood usually does, by making it all about the love of family.”

— Andrea Yong ‘16

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“‘ The Shawshank Redemption’ because it’s a great story of perseverance and friendship in unlikely places.”

— Geoff Boyle ’16

COURTESY OF THE MESSIAH COLLEGE SCHOOL OF HUMANITIES

B R A I N WAV E S

STUDENTS’ FILM SHINES LIGHT ON BASEBALL’S SEGREGATED PAST HARRISBURG GIANTS TEAM HIGHLIGHTED IN DOCUMENTARY FOR HISTORICAL SENIOR PROJECT It all started with an oral history project for student Jonathan Barry Wolf ’16, a double major in English and ethnic area studies.

As a member of the Center for Public Humanities Student Fellows program, he collaborated with his advisor Jean Corey, associate professor of English at Messiah, on creating a film titled “There Were Giants” about the Harrisburg Giants, a professional African-American baseball team based in Harrisburg, Pa. Player/ manager Oscar Charleston, who was a Hall of Fame player often compared to Babe Ruth according to “The Biographical Encyclopedia of the Negro Baseball Leagues,” led the team when the Giants played in the Eastern Colored League. Later, in the 1950s, the Giants integrated.

As Wolf learned more about the team, he wanted to bring its story to light. So, he contacted Nathan Skulstad, Messiah’s assistant professor of film and digital media, along with film students Kyle Kull ’15 and Scott Orris ’15 who were enrolled in

Skulstad’s documentary class.

“Their story is inspiring, and we believe that it deserves to be heard by a broad audience. The Giants took a brave step toward equality for all people when they integrated, and the inclusivity embodied in the Harrisburg Giants’ actions is worthy of a film,” said Wolf.

The film documentary project began in October 2014. The three students handled all of the logistics, filming, editing and technical details that come with producing a film. Although they received insight from various professors and advisors on campus, they handled the various roles needed by themselves. Orris, who previously earned a bachelor’s degree in history from Messiah in 2008, also graduated in May with a degree in film and media arts. His background in history research complemented Kull’s digital and technical knowledge. “[Wolf] arranged all our interviews with the players and adds his ethnic and area studies background to his help with

“THE FACT THAT THESE MEN CAN BE HONORED FOR THE STEPS THEY TOOK TOWARD RECONCILIATION, INCLUSIVITY AND ACCEPTANCE HAS BEEN THE MOST REWARDING PART OF THE PROJECT FOR ME.” — Jonathan Wolf ’16

the film. He asked the interview questions while Kyle and I focused on the technical aspects of filming,” said Orris, who edited the documentary.

The documentary features four of the 11 surviving players—Jim Weedon, Leo Burnett, Ed Nork and Bruno Demartio—talking about their experiences in baseball.

“We chose not to have a narrator present the film,” said Wolf, “mainly because we wanted to prevent three white guys making a film about a diverse group of people…so we took our hands off and let them write their stories.”

To complete the project, the students used the new Film and Media Production Studio installed last year in the lower level of Hostetter Chapel. The facilities include a production studio for broadcasting and filming courses, along with a control room where students can edit live broadcasting. The lab includes the Foley Studio, a room dedicated to creating and recording sound effects and other audio in post-production.

An equipment room also houses the department’s cameras, lighting kits, microphones and more for students to check out

COURTESY OF “THEY WERE GIANTS” FILM

COURTESY OF THE MESSIAH COLLEGE SCHOOL OF HUMANITIES

The Harrisburg Giants (above), part of the Eastern Colored League, integrated in the 1950s. Below left: Jim Weedon is one of four Harrisburg Giants interviewed for the film. Students Kyle Kull ’15, Scott Orris ’15 and Jonathan Barry Wolf ’16 filmed the documentary to bring to light this little-known piece of local history.

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So much more than a senior project, the film stands as a recorded piece of not only local sports history, but also Civil Rights history.

“The fact that these men can be honored for the steps they took toward reconciliation, inclusivity and acceptance has been the most rewarding part of the project for me. I hope that the Giants can continue to be honored and that their story will continue to impact people’s lives,” said Wolf. “We also hope that through this film, people nationally will be able to hear about the Harrisburg Giants and will be able to learn more about the American Negro Leagues and be inspired by the equalizing actions of the team.”

— Adela Antal ’16 WATCH AN INTERVIEW WITH THE FILMMAKERS, VIEW THE TRAILER AND SEE A VIRTUAL TOUR AT MESSIAH.EDU/THE_BRIDGE. QUAY SAN ’18

for projects.

Using digital technology, the film connects Messiah’s educational work in the humanities to the public service in the Harrisburg area. “It is a great collaborative venture,” said Pete Powers, dean of the School of Humanities, “bringing together students from many different disciplines. And, it’s a great example of undergraduate student research—something we have been emphasizing at Messiah College as a whole and within the School of the Humanities.”

The students showed a clip at the 2015 Humanities Symposium in February and invited the Giants players to a campus Q-and-A session. In addition, the Harrisburg mayor’s office honored the players with the Martin Luther King Keeper of The Dream Award, which celebrates those who have shown dedication to integration and equality.

CAMPUS NEWS

The new Film and Media Production Studio in Hostetter Chapel provides film majors with state-of-the-art equipment for their projects.

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Impact Venture Challenge (IVC), a Messiah business plan competition similar to the popular television show “Shark Tank,” announced its winner April 28.

Hometown Hope, a team led by business administration major Craig Bowen ’15, received $5,000 in seed money. Second- and thirdplace contestants received $3,000 and $2,000, respectively.

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stores, would generate revenue to expand the business.

IVC was a longtime dream of business majors Ebenezer Degu ’15 and Dylan Thomas ’15.

Last year, they attended Praxis Academy, a one-week immersion into gospel-centered entrepreneurship. They returned to Messiah intent on implementing entrepreneurship into the student culture.

“A high percentage of millennials are interested in starting their own businesses,” said Thomas.

“Anyone who is driven can go and chase their idea if they really are passionate about it. We’re here to come alongside that person and help them launch their dreams.”

BO WILLIAMS ’15

ENDING ON A HIGH NOTE Two key campus events happened within a day of each other at the Calvin and Janet High Center for Worship and Performing Arts.

ABOVE: The Harrisburg Symphony Orchestra conducted by Stuart Malina (pictured), along with the Messiah College Concert Choir, Messiah College Choral Arts Society and the Susquehanna Chorale conducted by Linda Tedford performed Brahms’ ‘A German Requiem’ at the High Center’s Parmer Hall April 17.

The Impact Venture Challenge contest, announced by entrepreneur-in-residence Peter Greer (opposite page), awarded a total of $10,000 to seed three winning business plans. From top, the teams are Hometown Hope (first place) led by Craig Bowen ’15; EMMS (second place) led by Nathan Chaney ’15, Ashley Evans ’15 and Karine Moussa ’17; and Surf & Serve (third place) led by Todd Davis ’15, Cameron Gilmore ’15 and Paul Van Winkle ’16.

the event, and a panel of experienced entrepreneurs served as judges. The final six teams pitched their business models and, after a brief time of judging, during which attending students could text to vote for their pick, the winners were announced.

“We see IVC as a platform for members of the Messiah College community to reconcile cultural and social issues in our world today,” said Degu. “Students can learn practical ways to change society for the better, for the Kingdom through business.”

— Rose Talbot ’16

LEFT: Special correspondent for National Public Radio Michele Norris visited campus to deliver the Spring Humanities Symposium keynote lecture, “Eavesdropping on America’s Conversation on Race” in Parmer Hall April 16.

JONATHAN ISAAC ’17

The challenge unfolded in three stages. In February, teams entered the competition by providing a three-page concept overview pitch. Both students and alumni were invited to participate. Thirty-six teams signed up.

In the second stage, the teams drafted their business plans. The top 20 were then paired with mentors, such as local business leaders, faculty members and other professionals.

The finale was held in Hostetter Chapel April 28.

President Kim Phipps attended

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SERVICE DAY BY THE NUMBERS

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athletes participated in the Special Olympics

SERVICE DAY On Service Day, Messiah College hosts the Special Olympics at Starry Athletic Complex. Messiah students and staffers volunteer to be “buddies,” who accompany athletes to the designated events. In addition to the Special Olympics, many service projects are available on and off campus, including opportunities at the Community Garden, the Pennsylvania Food Bank and many other places.

PHOTOS: ERIN ZAKIN ’17, KELSI KRAMER ’15, NATE BECHTOLD ’15, JOANNA BENNER ’17

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MESSIAH OPENS LACROSSE SEASON ON NEW FIELD BRIANNE ROPER ’18

TURF PROVIDES YEAR-ROUND ACCESS

With Frey Hall’s new addition, engineering and visual arts students now have new lab, project and studio space.

Frey Hall gets new addition

Students and faculty in the engineering and visual arts departments now have new, custom-designed project, studio and lab space. The 18,442-squarefoot, two-story addition provides students with advanced facilities that engage hands-on learning.

The expanded first floor has a multi-use classroom and houses a textile studio, a printmaking studio and a senior studio for visual arts students. On the building’s lower level, engineering students benefit from additional project and lab space where they have an easily adaptable area to work on

course research, assignments and Collaboratory projects.

“I am excited to add this great space for the art and engineering departments. I am especially pleased that we designed spaces that are flexible in set-up and design so we can meet the needs of current and future students and the ever-changing curriculum requirements,” said Kathie Shafer, vice president of operations.

Construction of the addition, which began in April 2014, was completed in early February.

This spring, the Messiah College men’s and women’s lacrosse teams began their seasons on a new synthetic turf field.

“To have a new turf field like this is an incredible gift to our program,” Head Women’s Lacrosse Coach Heather Greer ’02 said. “We could not be more grateful to all the people who worked unbelievably hard to make this happen and to those who gave incredible gifts to support the project.”

The new field is part of Phase One of a larger facility project

and includes a new scoreboard, surrounding fence and underground conduits for future lighting. Phase One costs came in at $1.3 million, all of which was fundraised.

“This field allows us the opportunity to compete against other teams that already have a similar surface,” Head Men’s Lacrosse Coach Atsen Bulus said. “We will also now be able to better host events year round, like summer camps and team camps.”

Raising the level of the Falcons’ lacrosse programs, the field is sure to benefit the recruiting efforts each year. The new surface also allows for better training, competition and injury prevention. Beyond lacrosse, it is an asset to the entire College community as both rec sports and out-of-season NCAA teams will have opportunities to use it.

— Steve King ’06 associate athletics director

Messiah’s new lacrosse field offers the opportunity to host year-round events.

TO SEE MORE PHOTOS AND A VIDEO TOUR OF THE NEW SPACES FOR THE VISUAL ARTS AND ENGINEERING, VISIT MESSIAH.EDU/THE_BRIDGE

BIOGRAPHY OF MCC LEADER PUBLISHED IN MAY

MESSIAH COLLEGE ATHLETICS

“My Calling to Fulfill,” a biography of Mennonite patriarch Orie O. Miller—friend of C.N. Hostetter Jr., Messiah College’s fourth president—was published in May. Miller led Mennonite work in education, missions and post-war reconstruction and was instrumental in molding the Mennonite Central Committee (MCC). Filled with previously untold stories of Miller’s life—his childhood, college years, marriage and commitment to the church—this comprehensive biography written by John E. Sharp traces 20th-Century Anabaptism through the theology and vocation of one if its most influential leaders.

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PHOTO BY LEO SOREL, TITLE ILLUSTRATION BY VALERIE (HENDERSON) McKEEHAN ’07

ENTREPRENEUR ALUMNI FORGO THE 9-TO-5 WORLD

FOR UNLIMITED OPPORTUNITY

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F E AT U R E S T O R Y

Sioux Logan ’91 owns a $7 million staffing company, RedStream Technology, in New York City.

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Along with the other new students, she was asked to write her name on a long strip of blue cardboard. So, she did—S-U-E. In that moment, Sue, the girl who grew up reading about the Wild West and Native Americans, ripped up the blue paper and decided to show the world her authentic self. She grabbed a new piece of paper and renamed herself Sioux—as in Sioux Logan ’91, the owner of $7 million RedStream Technology, a staffing company in New York City.

“If you’d asked me when I was at Messiah if I’d be an entrepreneur,” said Logan, “I would’ve said 100 percent ‘no.’ And here I am 20 years later.”

Whether spurred by blocked mobility, a desire to be one’s own boss or simply a creative spirit, many of Messiah’s alumni are striking out on their own to form their own businesses.

A humanities major, Logan attributes her success to being as much of an introvert as an extrovert. “I can see and read people’s motivation and have almost a sixth sense in placing people [in the right job],” she said. “On the flip side, I enjoy going out and meeting clients.”

Matching the client—who is the employer—with just the right applicant from RedStream’s database of 25,000 is key. She says the critical reading, writing and thinking skills she learned at Messiah have proven invaluable in her work. “[At Messiah], you get to know and experience different ways of thinking that are completely different than your own. Looking at different world views people have and being able to step back and think like someone else? That’s critical,” said Logan, a humanities

COURTESY OF VALERIE (HENDERSON) McKEEHAN ’07

Sue, a teen from Tarrytown, N.Y., showed up for first-year orientation at Messiah College in 1987. Sue, just Sue. She’d been Sue all her life.

Marketing major Valerie (Henderson) McKeehan ’07 parlayed her chalk art hobby into a full-time job.

major.

What’s her biggest challenge as the owner of a multi-million dollar company? In true entrepreneurial spirit, she’s thinking about the next steps. “Knowing how to grow it to the next level, not stagnating,” she said. “I’ve never grown a company any bigger than this.”

REACHING FOR THE MOON

Sometimes, success is written in the stars.

Other times, it’s drawn. Picture the phrase “love you to the moon and back” drawn in white chalk atop a yellow moon against a black chalkboard sky.

“I’m the classic hobby-turned-full-time-job story,” said Valerie (Henderson) McKeehan ’07, who draws chalkboard art. “‘Love you to the moon and back’ was one of my first pieces and remains by far my best seller.”

McKeehan, a marketing major, began making her creations for fun in 2012. She and her husband ran an advertising agency, and drawing became a soothing stress reliever in the evenings.

“I started thinking, ‘How could I sell this?

How I could I ship this, since it’s a temporary

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medium?’” McKeehan said. She turned to paint—a more permanent method—and sold hand-lettered chalkboards in her Etsy shop called Lily and Val. “Lily is a nod to my mom, because we both love flowers. The marketing major in me said it was a good brand name.”

In six months, business was booming.

Selling hand-painted pieces quickly grew to be unmanageable. Then Clearasil, the national skincare brand, called and commissioned her pieces for its ad campaign. Then, manufacturing companies began asking her to license her artwork. Soon, her husband joined Lily and Val full-time to help with the

“ Everything I’ve been doing has been building a brand and marketing that brand.”

–Valerie (Henderson) McKeehan ’07

BEYOND 9 TO 5

Entrepreneurship—giving up the security of a steady paycheck from an established company—is obviously a risky venture. Jacob Specht ’11 remembers graduating in December and then moving to Chicago in January to help start Club Automation, a software company for the health and athletic industry.

“The company was formed months before I moved out there,” said Specht, an entrepreneurship major. “The first two years were really stressful. Are we gonna make it? Is our product suitable? Do we have enough capital?

That level of risk made things really exciting.”

It’s exciting but also nerve-racking.

Entrepreneurs don’t have the luxury of going home at 5 p.m. and leaving their work at the office. The unknowns can derail a fledgling company: finances, staff leaving the company for new opportunities, a client choosing

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business side.

Now, she photographs her designs, which are then printed for stationery items carried in national chains such as Target, Nordstrom’s, Home Goods and Barnes & Noble. Starbucks contacted her to help them with its Valentine’s promotion this year. “Everything I do is built on those photographs,” she explained. “I don’t do the hand-painted pieces anymore. I’m actually drawing it all with chalk.”

The Pittsburgh, Pa.-based company, which still maintains an Etsy shop, has its own e-commerce portal. Being an entrepreneur has involved some growing pains along the way—mostly in the form of protecting her own work.

“Stolen images are the problem. That was my biggest lesson learned. I remember [Messiah Assistant Professor Emerita of Business Administration] Yvonne Martin told us to hire a great copyright attorney—especially when it comes to art licensing,” said McKeehan. “To have a copyright lawyer on speed dial is an unfortunate necessity.”

What’s next for the woman who built her name on chalk? McKeehan plans to grow the Lily and Val brand by branching into handdrawn illustrations. “I really felt confident in marketing after leaving Messiah,” she said. “Everything I’ve been doing has been building a brand and marketing that brand.

That has been such an important part of what I do.”

Josh Benton ’98 co-owns Andculture experience design and product company in Harrisburg, Pa.

another provider.

“Entrepreneurship isn’t a 40-hours-a-week thing. It’s not even a 50-hours-a-week thing,” said Specht. “It’s Saturday night, you’re out to dinner and there’s a mini blow-up you need to handle. There’s no work-life balance, more like work-life integration.”

Josh Benton ’98, a co-owner of Andculture, an experience design and product company in Harrisburg, Pa., echoes that sentiment. Last year, he created Hatchback, a mobile analytics platform. A marketing graduate, he says all of his time is spent raising venture capital for Hatchback to get it up and running.

“There’s always something that needs attention. The stress comes from all the things you can’t control, and the things you can’t control are myriad. From a faith perspective, I’ve done a lot of reconciling with how you can have peace with those things. I’m not quite there yet,” Benton said with a laugh. “It’s been a 15-year process.”

And yet, both men couldn’t see themselves working for national corporations. Benton tried. He worked for G.E. after graduation and realized that his career trajectory there would be too mapped out, too predictable. Specht felt similarly after mulling over offers from Fortune 100 companies.

“It was this sense of, if you put in four years, you’ll get ‘there.’ If you do x, you’ll be at y,” said Specht of the seniority pecking order.

“It just seemed too prescribed.”

HEALING MIND AND BODY

Sometimes, a job lay-off can kickstart an entrepreneurial endeavor. Akirah (Wyatt) Robinson ’07 was going through what she calls a “quarter-life crisis” after losing her job and wondering what she was supposed to do with her life. Her Messiah degree—a B.A. in communication with minors in counseling and sociology—held the answer.

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“ My worth as a person and my value to God have nothing to do with what may or may not happen with my entrepreneurial adventure.”

“If all three of those majors morphed into one, that would be social work,” she realized.

So, she completed a Master of Social Work at the University of Pittsburgh in 2013 and began her journey. In addition to writing relationship articles for Glamour magazine and a book (“Respect: How One Word Can Change More Than Just Your Love Life”), she speaks at conferences and provides counseling to women in her coaching practice. She’s also completing clinical hours as an outpatient therapist 10-15 hours a week. Her talent for counseling others started as a resident assistant on campus.

“That was probably my first experience of, hey, you’re really good at helping people one-on-one with their issues,” said Robinson.

“Women come to me because their heart is broken. A lot of women don’t take care of themselves, don’t put themselves first. I really talk to them about where their self-worth is.”

When it comes to fueling her own self-care, she relies on a group of women who live in her city. “My biggest source of support is a community of women in Pittsburgh who are all entrepreneurs,” said Robinson. “From this group, I have an accountability partner. I email her every week.”

CONNECTING

Although all of these innovative alumni have forged their own paths, they echo Robinson’s emphasis on building a support system. No entrepreneur goes it alone.

“I look very hard for women entrepreneurs to network with,” said Logan. “There are few of us.”

Before a long day at the office, Jacob Specht ’11 works out with colleagues.

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–Josh Benton ’98

Social worker and self-described break-up coach, Akirah (Wyatt) Robinson ’07 created a counseling practice that helps women realize their self-worth.

HOW TO START A START-UP

McKeehan says she benefits from attending conferences specifically for entrepreneurs.

“I’ve made such great connections through events like this, and we keep in touch via social media. It is great to have that network.”

When he was a student at Messiah, Specht says he underestimated the importance of participating in group projects. “I felt like a group would pull me down,” he said. “In reality, life is just one big team project. The only way you get from point A to point B is with a great team.”

Perspective and wisdom help, too. “I had this crazy epiphany: My worth as a person and my value to God have nothing to do with what may or may not happen with my entrepreneurial adventure,” said Benton. “I remind myself of that every single day.” B

Local entrepreneur Josh Benton ’98 offers advice: 1. S tart now. “There’s never a better time than when you’re young to do this. You don’t have money, but you do have time and energy.”

2. It’s OK to fail. “The only way to really understand something is to do it. It really is the only way that you learn.”

Benton also recommends listening to “StartUp,” a podcast that follows Alex Blumberg, of NPR’s “Planet Money,” who tries to start a business. “[Blumberg] catalogs his entire experience,” explained Benton. “It’s like a mini MBA course in one series. It’s great. It’s funny. It’s educational. It’s all those things.”

To listen to “StartUp,” visit gimletmedia.com/show/startup

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F E AT U R E S T O R Y

CULTIVAT

ALL PHOTOS EXCEPT FOR RECIPE FOODS BY ROUGH COAT PHOTOGRAPHY

BY ERIN BRAY ’10

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Local food is unofficially described as being grown within a 100-mile radius of where it’s sold.

ING COMMUNITY TAKING AN INSIDE LOOK AT HOW THE FOOD WE EAT GETS TO OUR TABLE

Ask any farmer what’s in a day’s work, and he could list any number of roles: mechanic, nutritionist, ecologist and even doctor. Long hours are spent planning, planting and harvesting.

Ask many consumers where their food comes from, though, and they might be stumped. The grocery store? The farmers’ market? Sure, we know our food is grown or raised somewhere, but what does it take to get that food from a farm to our dinner tables?

Our food—whether it comes from a grocery store, farm stand or even our own garden— requires an incredible amount of labor, stewardship and knowledge. In fact, more than 21 million American workers (15 percent of the total U.S. workforce, according the American Farm Bureau) play a role in producing, processing and selling the nation’s food.

DAIRY

So how, exactly, do we get that food? At Brubaker Dairy Farm in Mt. Joy, Pa., it begins by growing a crop to feed 950 dairy cows.

This third-generation family farm, managed by brothers Tony ’94 and Mike Brubaker, produces 8,250 gallons of milk a day. To make sure the cows stay healthy, quality feed is important.

“We want to harvest our grains when they’re at prime nutritional value for our cows,” said Mike Brubaker. “Sometimes, that means we have only a one- or two-day window to get everything harvested.”

Growing crops is just a small part of the labor required on a dairy farm. The cows must be milked three times a day. The milk from Brubaker Farm goes to a local co-op who finds buyers such as Turkey Hill Dairy and Chobani yogurt, among others.

“We tell people we really enjoy what we do, but we feel it is noble work too,” said Tony Brubaker ’94. “We’re feeding the world.”

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SALAD

CUCUMBER SALSA INGREDIENTS: 1 c. sour cream 1 c. plain lowfat yogurt 1/4 c. chopped parsley 1/4 c. chopped cilantro 1 tsp. ground cumin 1/2 tsp. salt 3 cucumbers, peeled, seeded and chopped Combine all ingredients in medium bowl. Cover and chill 1-2 hours to blend flavors. Serve as a topping for grilled fish or as an appetizer with tortilla chips.

—recipe courtesy of Everblossom Farm

Tony Brubaker ’94 (above and below) and his brother Mike (pictured on the table of contents) operate Brubaker Dairy in Mount Joy, Pa. PRODUCE

Messiah students enrolled in the course Ecology and Sustainability take field trips to Everblossom Farm, a USDA-certified organic farm in East Berlin, Pa. Since Everblossom is driven primarily by community supported agriculture (CSA)—in which members buy produce “shares”—assistant farm manager Lauren Sadler focuses on having enough to feed the 200 families who have signed up.

“We begin our crop plan in December, but it always evolves,” said Sadler. “It’s important to have it to fulfill orders, but, more than that, it helps us decide our crop rotation. We plant 30-40 varieties of vegetables, plus berries, herbs and flowers. By rotating our crops, we maintain the natural nutrients in the soil and keep the soil from eroding.”

After planting, the farmers maintain the fields through nutrient testing, irrigation and weed control. Then, it’s harvest time. Sadler says every minute a harvested vegetable isn’t eaten by a customer, it loses nutritional value.

Picking produce at its freshest point gives CSA members a tasty, healthy product.

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much more than a quick trip to the grocery store, how do we support those producing our food? Where is the farming industry headed? That’s where we as consumers come in.

Buying the food supports all of those involved.

In 1935, the number of U.S. farms peaked at 6.8 million, according to the Environmental Protection Agency. Today, the number has dropped to 2.2 million, with farmers making up only two percent of the nation’s population.

Just like any other business, farmers must stay innovative. At Everblossom, they’ve incorporated a build-your-own-box CSA share, giving buyers a more flexible option to choose the fresh produce they want. Brubaker Farm incorporates renewable energy with solar panels and a methane digester that converts

Assistant farm manager Lauren Sadler (below) offers CSA shares at Everblossom Farm (above).

MAIN COURSE

SAGE AND GARLIC TURKEY BURGERS INGREDIENTS: Ingredients: 2 Tbsp. finely chopped garlic 2 Tbsp. finely chopped sage 1/2 tsp. salt, more to taste 1 lb. ground turkey Freshly ground black pepper to taste 1 lime 4 whole-wheat buns or rolls, toasted Mash garlic, sage and salt together in a bowl or with a mortar and pestle. Knead mixture into the turkey and season with pepper. Form into four patties and transfer to a plate. Cover and chill for 30 minutes to allow the flavors to blend. Heat a non-stick skillet over medium heat. Add burgers and cook until firm and lightly browned, 4 to 5 minutes on each side. Check that the turkey is completely cooked through. Serve on toasted rolls with a squeeze of lime.

—recipe courtesy of Everblossom Farm

Above: Solar panels and a methane digester help Brubaker Farm produce renewable energy.

bovine waste into electricity.

“You can’t stay the same or you’re going backwards, so you have to continually get better at what you do,” said Mike Brubaker. “We not only have to continue producing higher quality food products, but we also continue to strive to be more environmentally conscious and stable, and more efficient.”

GETTING BACK TO OUR ROOTS

With the growing movement to know where our food comes from, more people have an interest in farming and being effective stewards of the land. David Foster, Messiah professor of biology who leads the sustainability studies major, says he sees that care when he works with his students.

“People get into farming for different reasons,” said Foster, “but one reason is because there’s something deeply satisfying about the process. It’s still miraculous to see that little seed sprout. When we are in communion

with God through creation, we come to know him in the way Romans 1:20 talks about: That God’s very power and majesty are known through the goodness of the creation.

Through farming, we experience that in a personal way, and we crave that.”

At Messiah, students care for a community garden, raise a flock of chickens and learn how to preserve food in a canning lab, among other efforts, gaining firsthand experience of communing with creation.

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A A R O N T R OY E R ’ 1 5

Entrepreneur—not farmer—is the word Aaron Troyer ’15 uses when he talks about the farm that has been in his family for three generations.

“Our farm is called Glenn Troyer Farms, named after my grandfather, who moved to Pennsylvania from Nebraska during the Dustbowl,” he said. “Being from a family of entrepreneurs, I have realized that entrepreneurship, among other things, is management.”

And there’s plenty to manage on the 800-acre farm in Waterford, Pa., that grows potatoes, soybeans, wheat, strawberries and asparagus. The jobs are endless: stacking hay, selling strawberries, harvesting asparagus, grading potatoes, irrigating crops, helping in the shop, mowing, plowing, cleaning grain bins.

“The beauty of living on a family farm is that you feel like you are a part of something, because everyone contributes in one way or another,” said Troyer.

As a child, he had hundreds of acres to explore. His cousin, who grew up on a neighboring farm 1.5 miles away through the woods, often joined him in the fun.

“Once we were old enough, we would walk to each other’s houses. Then, once we got older, ride four-wheelers or snowmobiles,” said Troyer. “Finally, we would just drive a car.”

Any entrepreneurial endeavor requires hours of hard work and a leap of faith. With farming, however, so many factors are out of one’s control. “Even if you do everything right, you can have a bad storm that floods the fields,” said Troyer. “Disease can wipe out entire crops. On top of that, farming can be extremely dangerous. Working around large machines can always be a risk.”

A music business major, he plans to pursue a career in management after graduation. He’s also considering starting a farm with his cousin.

“One thing that local businesses offer is a relationship,” said Troyer. “As I graduate and move on to the next phase of my life, supporting local business is one thing that I will be very intentional about.”

—Anna Seip, editor

“ When we are in communion with God through creation, we come to know him in the way Romans 1:20 talks about: That God’s very power and majesty are known through the goodness of the creation.”

—David Foster, Messiah professor of biology

KEEPING IT LOCAL

Local food is unofficially described as being grown within a 100-mile radius of where it’s sold. In the production of food, 17 percent of the price reflects the cost of transportation and energy use. The concern of “food miles,” pesticide use, where food is grown and by whom fuels the interest in buying local food, says Foster.

For example, unripe tomatoes are picked because they don’t bruise as easily during transport. The downside, says registered dietitian Amanda Frankeny ’09, is that picking produce early sacrifices many of the nutrients.

Combine that factor with travel time and sitting on a grocery store shelf, and the produce has fewer nutrients than if you’d picked it out

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of your garden.

In addition to the health benefits, buying locally keeps money in your community.

“Knowing your farmer and how they take care of their property and their facilities is really powerful,” said Frankeny. “By developing a relationship with them, you begin to know their practices and get a true sense of where your food comes from.”

The constant care of the farmer, the dedicated sellers and every person in between are part of a larger food system. So next time you pick up a gallon of milk or make a fresh salad from the greens you gather at the market, think of the time, effort and admirable work ethic of the people who brought that product to your table. B

17% of the price of food reflects the cost of transportation and energy use.

Dietitian Amanda Frankeny ’09 (right) buys fresh veggies at the Everblossom stand at the First Presbyterian Church’s farmers’ market in Carlisle, Pa.

THE FARMERS’ MARKET: A BUYING GUIDE WHERE’S THE BEST PLACE TO GET FRESH, LOCAL INGREDIENTS? FARMERS’ MARKETS OFFER BUMPER CROPS OF NUTRIENT-RICH FOOD RIGHT IN YOUR HOMETOWN. REGISTERED DIETITIAN AMANDA FRANKENY ’09 SHARES HER TIPS FOR BUYING FROM YOUR LOCAL FARMERS’ MARKET:

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ick the right times to go. If you’re P looking for value, shop early—or late in the day—when farmers have a surplus.

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Talk to the farmers. The beauty of buying locally is you can have that direct interaction with the farmer.

ring reusable bags, and you B might get a better price. If not, you still have the bag, and you can fill it up with fresh food!

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now your seasons. If you know K what’s being harvested, you can plan your meals around a specific crop—or buy extra to freeze.

on’t be afraid to ask for D “seconds.” If you’re making a recipe for sauces, jams or salsas where the appearance of the produce doesn’t matter, these price-reduced items are often not displayed because of bumps or bruises. But, they’re still delicious!

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FAITH EISENBERG ’15

JOCELYN CHAVOUS ’17

LEAH ROBINSON ’18

BRIAN REYNOLDS ’15

F E AT U R E S T O R Y

DEFINING DIVERSITY BEYOND CAMPUS

BY ADELA ANTAL ’16

HOW MESSIAH PREPARES STUDENTS TO BE GLOBAL CITIZENS

When you think of diversity—depending on your life’s experiences and background—your mind’s eye might not picture a Caucasian British woman living in Southeast Asia.

English major Leah Robinson ’18 grew up in Bristol, England, but moved at age 13 to Bangkok, Thailand, with her parents, who are Christian missionaries.

Robinson and her family found their work especially challenging in a city where Buddhism is the prevalent religion. Bangkok was also at the center of an ongoing civil war.

“I remember a few weeks after we moved,” said Robinson, “we were forced to evacuate because there were tanks and snipers all throughout our neighborhood.”

Though they faced many challenges and danger, the family focused on what God called them to do.

“A lot of people would have moved, but my parents take care of over 100 children in the slums and poverty of Bangkok. They can’t simply leave,” said Robinson.

When it came time to choose a college, Robinson opted for Messiah because of its Christian environment, academic

opportunities and mission of inclusive excellence.

“My experiences with different cultures taught me how important it is to keep an open mind, because someone always has it worse,” said Robinson. “After graduation, I hope to do something that can benefit society.”

A WORKING DEFINITION

How do you define diversity?

Maybe your first thoughts go toward race, nationality or ethnicity.

Based on our individual experiences and relationships, we each have a different answer. With its mission rooted in educating students toward reconciliation in church and society, Messiah continually works toward promoting diversity and teaching its students to become global citizens.

Defining diversity is one step in carrying out Messiah’s mission. Providing leadership is another. A passion for changing outmoded stereotypes and a desire to be a part of something bigger than oneself is also necessary.

Jocelyn Chavous ’17, a sociology and anthropology major, says advocacy is key to being an effective global citizen. “We need to be leaders, thinkers and learners. A leader in the sense to stand in what you believe. A thinker because you have to critically think of solutions. A learner in gaining new knowledge you can then apply to your life and the greater community.”

International student Faith Eisenberg ’15, a nursing major who has lived on three

continents with her missionary parents, says diversity helps one appreciate that others can be different without being wrong. “I’ve lived in Ghana, Paraguay, Costa Rica and the U.S. Each country taught me how to go about life in various ways. I had the choice of which one to choose, but that does not necessarily mean one is wrong and the other is right.”

DIVERSITY PROGRAMS AT MESSIAH

Messiah’s Intercultural Office houses three areas: International Student Programs, Multicultural Programs and Off-Campus Programs. All three work together for the benefit of the students and in fulfilling the office’s mission: “To embrace the diversity of God’s Creation by providing safe, transformative learning environments and opportunities for students to engage the world as reconcilers and servant leaders at home and abroad.”

Faith Minnich Kjesbo, the office’s director, says her goal is to help students draw connections between the local and global diversity that exists on one’s doorstep and around the world. “We want to walk alongside students from a diversity of backgrounds, culturally and otherwise,” she said, “to help them engage their educational experience more fully.”

INTERNATIONAL

The International Student Programs area helps international, missionary and transcultural students transition into U.S. culture. To meet the unique needs of these students, the office provides services, programs and guidance leading to personal success and meaningful engagement with the broader campus

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community.

“Students go through a pre-semester orientation, are enrolled in the International and Missionary Peer Advisor program and participate in the Adaptation to U.S. Culture and Education course, among a few other programs,” explained Kevin Villegas ’98, director of International Student Programs.

Undergraduate enrollment of 2,789 students for the 2015 fiscal year included two historic achievements in the first-year class: a 13 percent ratio of underrepresented students (92) entered as new students. A 5.5 percent ratio of international students (45) enrolled in the fall of 2014.

“We’re the most diverse we’ve ever been,” said Villegas.

This achievement is the direct result of partnerships Messiah recently established in Malaysia and Vietnam, outreach efforts in China (which resulted in eight new students) and the implementation of the new Academic English Program (AEP), which has seven new students. The AEP is a one- to two-semester program for non-native English speakers. Once students complete the program, they receive 12 academic credits and then become first-year students working toward their individual degree programs.

“The goal is to improve the academic English skills of the students in the program, so they can be successful as full-fledged Messiah students,” explained Villegas, one of the program’s instructors.

the college community. One example is the Martin Scholars Program, which offers four full-tuition awards at $29,650 and six $20,000 awards for students who understand the importance of diversity, have a strong foundation in Jesus Christ and an academic curiosity.

“With these characteristics, we look to see how individuals make an impact on Messiah’s campus through leadership positions and beyond once they graduate,” said Scott Hwang, director of Multicultural Programs.

Social work major Brian Reynolds ’15, a Martin Scholar and student worker in the Intercultural Office, explains that the scholarship is not awarded based on race and ethnicity, as is sometimes misunderstood by

MULTICULTURAL

the Messiah community.

“A Martin Scholar is someone called to advocate the discussion of multicultural issues and to educate others on different multicultural topics, willing to engage in difficult conversations that bring up multicultural issues.

These issues entail not only topics such as race and ethnicity,” said Reynolds, “but also gender, social class and different marginalized communities.”

Multicultural Programs, however, is designed for domestic underrepresented students, supporting them in achieving personal growth and success through educational programs, services and resources that promote racially, ethnically, culturally and globally diverse, safe and transformative learning environments for all members of

“ AT THE HEART OF WHAT WE DO IS A DEEP DESIRE FOR TRANSFORMATION — SEEING STUDENTS GROW AND TRANSFORM INTO MORE THOUGHTFULLY ENGAGED GLOBAL CITIZENS.” — Faith Minnich Kjesbo, Intercultural Office director

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OFF-CAMPUS

Off-Campus Programs offers domestic and international study opportunities for students to earn academic credit off campus. More than 400 students study abroad annually with semester-long programs offered in 19 countries. Short-term programs vary by year but are available in 13 countries currently.

Studying abroad gives students the chance to make the diversity experience come full circle. Through an on-campus organization such as the African Student Union, students can grow in their understanding of Africa and its diverse countries and cultures. Through off-campus programs such as GoED Africa, they deepen their knowledge by comparing their education-abroad experience with what they’ve learned on campus.

“Messiah students report growth in spiritual development as they explore how Christians in other cultures practice their faith. As they grow in their own faith, they trust God to help them deal with stepping out of their comfort zones as they wrestle with social issues such as poverty and injustice,” said Wendy Lippert, assistant director of OffCampus Programs.

Emphasizing the relevance of diversity on campus is one of many ways Messiah fulfills its mission. Learning from—and with—each other allows students to understand the world around them more fully and richly.

“At the heart of what we do is a deep desire for transformation—seeing students grow and transform into more thoughtfully engaged global citizens, into more compassionate reconcilers, into more connected servant leaders, regardless of where they are from or where they live,” explained Minnich Kjesbo. “That difference—that diversity of thought, culture, experience and background that each student and employee brings with them—is part of what makes Messiah such a rich and vibrant community.”

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Flight surgeon now works for Pentagon DUNCAN HUGHES ’92 PROVIDES PILOT CARE AND POLICY What do you want to be when you grow up? A doctor? An aviator? A chief of operations?

Dr. Duncan G. Hughes ’92 excels at all three. After years as a flight surgeon, he now works as the chief of aerospace medicine policy and operations for the Air Force Surgeon General in Washington, D.C. Not content to spend too much time behind a desk, however, he makes sure to get out of the office and into a jet as much as he can.

“I escape from the Pentagon once a week,” said Hughes, “to keep a hand in patient care and fly with local units.”

After graduating from Messiah with a bachelor’s in biology, he joined the Air Force and attended medical school at the Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences in Bethesda, Md. For the past 19 years, he has worked as a physician/flight surgeon in the Air Force, providing patient care for F-15 squadrons, which are comprised of approximately 60 pilots and their families.

Fostering a relationship between a flight surgeon and a pilot is a preventive measure that is

key to the success of the squadron and, ultimately, the Air Force as a whole. “Pilots don’t want to come see a doctor unless they know you’ve got their best interest in mind,” explained Hughes. “[As flight surgeons,] we fly with them regularly and get to know them really well and develop a rapport.

It’s a special niche of occupational medicine.”

Hughes’ training as both an aviator and a doctor is essential to caring for a squadron. “If an F-15 pilot blows out his Achilles tendon, how do you make a determination of when he’s safe to go back in the jet?” asked Hughes. “[A non-flying physician] doesn’t know the strength or the range of motion required to safely operate the controls. You have to be intimately familiar with what the pilots’ functional performance requirements are inside the cockpit in order to make the right medical decision.”

His patients—who have graduated in the top one percent of their class—make a concerted effort to stay fit. “They tend to be the healthiest people,” explained Hughes. “If they don’t stay fit, they can lose their wings, so they’re highly motivated to stay that way.”

He said Messiah College— and particularly Professor of Christian ministries Jay McDermond, Professor of Biology Gary Emberger and Professor Emeritus of Psychology Richard Stevick— challenged him as a

1940s

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Royce Saltzman ’48 received the Robert Shaw Award for distinguished service to the choral arts at the American Choral Directors Association’s (ACDA) national conference in Salt Lake City, Utah.

Debbie (Green) Rutter ’85 works as a boys’ volleyball coach at Northern High School in Dillsburg, Pa. She spent 18 years as the women’s volleyball assistant coach at Messiah College before retiring in 2003.

COURTESY OF DUNCAN HUGHES ’92

ALUMNI PROFILE

Aviator Dr. Duncan Hughes ’92 works as the chief of aerospace medicine policy and operations for the Air Force Surgeon General in Washington, D.C.

student and directly contributed to his career success.

“As a naïve high school student, I heard Messiah had a 99 percent success rate of getting into medical school on the first try,” he said. “What I didn’t realize was, there are hurdles along the way.

If you don’t meet those, you don’t stay pre-med. I was very well prepared [by Messiah] for med school and for life in general.”

— Anna Seip

Geoffrey Isley ’87 works as the owner and art director of Isley Design in Grantham, Pa. He also serves as the director of visual arts for Mennonite World Conference in Pennsylvania.

Philip Snyder ’87 owns and operates Snyder’s Driving School in Wellsboro, Pa.

“ Duncan was a memorable student­—we’re still in touch— and I am not at all surprised at his fascinating and successful career path.”

–Gary Emberger, professor of biology at Messiah College

1990s Linda Weaver ’90 works as a nurse for Messiah College.

Sally (Stermer) ’91 and her husband Stephen Russo announce the adoption of Miguel, Dec. 18, 2014.

the Evangelical Christian Chaplain for Syracuse University in Syracuse, N.Y. Sherry (Paulus) Selkirk ’92 works as the office administrator for Mechanicsburg Brethren in Christ Church in Mechanicsburg, Pa.

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MARATHONER QUALIFIES FOR OLYMPIC TRIALS BUT ALUMNA HAS BIGGER GOALS THAN THE GAMES IN MIND Imagine running marathons for the sheer joy of it. Imagine qualifying for the Olympic Trials, but you have almost no chance of advancing to the Olympic Games.

And being content with that reality because you’re busy helping others.

Laura (Nye) Hagley ’05 ran her personal best—2 hours, 39 minutes and 55 seconds— at the California International Marathon in December. The time qualifies her for the Olympic Trials in February in Los Angeles. The top three finishers from that race go on to the 2016 Olympics in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

“With the right training, encouragement and support from others—and, of course, the ideal weather—everything worked out for the best,” said Hagley, who lives in Claremont, N.H., of the sunny California race. “However, qualifying for the Olympic team isn’t really on my radar. That would mean improving my current qualifying time by more than 10 minutes. That kind of

Kendric Bert ’96 and his wife Eunice announce the birth of Hayden Ming Nok, May 13, 2014.

Erin Martin ’97 works as a prevention specialist for the United States Marine Corps in Iwakuni, Japan.

physiological improvement is nearly impossible by February.”

And she should know. As a doctor of physical therapy and manager of rehabilitation at Valley Regional Hospital in New Hampshire, Hagley supervises inpatient and outpatient physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech language pathology, audiology and cardiac rehab.

“The ability to move and interact with our surroundings is what I enjoy about running,” she said.

“It is why I do video gait analysis to help others run pain-free and faster.”

This passion began with a 1-mile run in gym class in elementary school. She broke the school record by running a 6-minute and 35-second mile.

“That was enough positive reinforcement to get me hooked into cross-country the following year,” she said.

At Messiah, Hagley majored in health and exercise science while running on the cross-country and track and field teams. College helped her develop a running-life balance through her transition to grad school and career.

“Messiah provided a context with supportive teammates, friends, mentors and church life through which I explored the intrinsic values of running, relationship, professional growth and spiritual formation in my life,” said Hagley. “While my values continue to grow and change,

Dawn (Reynolds) Zehr ’97 and her family were brought into full communion with the Roman Catholic Church at the Cathedral of St. Helena in their hometown of Helena, Mont., March 30, 2013.

Nicole (Gordon) Fraser ’98 and her husband Linton announce the birth of Katelin

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COURTESY OF LAURA HAGLEY ’05

ALUMNI PROFILES

A physical therapist, Laura (Nye) Hagley ’05 helps patients learn to run. She qualified for the Olympics Trials, scheduled for February in Los Angeles, Calif. the foundation shaped during my time at Messiah remains.”

She returned to campus in April for the Messiah Invitational Track Meet as an open athlete.

“In my mind, I was right back as a Messiah College athlete,” said Hagley, “and able to set a new women’s 10K record for Messiah in a time of 35:08.

Messiah is just that kind of welcoming place.”

In addition to training on her own, Hagley also runs for the

Millennium Elite Women’s Racing Team, a New Hampshire racing company.

“I hope to lead healthcare change in a way that enables all individuals to experience movement as part of the fullness of life. For me, that is exemplified in running,” said Hagley. “In Him we live and move and have our being...Acts 17:28.”

— Rose Talbot ’16

Emma Rose, May 28, 2013.

2000s

Timothy Johnson ’99 and his wife Lanette announce the birth of Aliana Elizabeth, April 16, 2013.

Whitney (Abbott) ’00 and Joshua Florkey announce the birth of Abram Elliott, July 11, 2014.

Elizabeth (Messimer) ’99 and Shane Kinsley ’01 announce the birth of Elsie Elizabeth, July 7, 2014.

Alex Kenis ’00 works as a musician and audio/software engineer at Solid State Records in Philadelphia, Pa.

Sara (Schmieg) ’00 and Casey Krueger announce the birth of Caden John William, Nov. 17, 2014.

John Scott ’01 works as the city councillor for Chambersburg, Pa. Heather (Begina) ’01 and Roger Dunn announce the

MART Y ZIMMERMAN ’ 10

Stroke at 25 leads to book ALUM SHARES STORY OF FAITH, RECOVERY For history major Marty Zimmerman ’10, a stroke at the age of 25—and recovery during the past two

birth of Hannah Claire, Feb. 19, 2014.

Melinda (Stephens) ’01 and Christopher Kent announce the birth of Josiah Benjamin, Jan. 10, 2013.

years—led him to publish his book, “Life Interrupted.” In the book, he recounts the day his life changed: March 7, 2013. It seemed like another ordinary day—until he collapsed, his left leg buckling beneath him.

“I was unable to pick myself up. While lying on the floor, I realized my left arm and left leg felt numb,” he said.

Caused by a brain AVM (arteriovenous malformation), the stroke weakened his left side, but neither his speech nor memory was affected. Five surgeries later, he now lives in an apartment in

announce the birth of Madison Hope, Sept. 18, 2014.

Eric Fleming ’04 and his wife Laura announce the birth of Ethan John, April 10, 2014.

Tim McCloskey ’01 works as an artist and creative developer for Disney in Orlando, Fla.

Emily (Kelly) ’04 and AJ Orelli announce the birth of Leah Cynthia, Jan. 7, 2015.

Jessica (Brandt) ’01 and Matthew Ross ’04 announce the birth of Everett, Sept. 18, 2014.

Anna (Johnston) ’05 and Nathan Bird ’05 announce the birth of Hannah Elise, Jan. 12, 2014.

Michael Foster ’02 received a doctorate in psychology from George Fox University in Newberg, Ore.

Jasmine (North) ’05 and Adam Peightal announce the birth of Bryson Adam, Jan. 9, 2014.

Kenneth Loyer ’02 and his wife Molly announce the birth of Ezekiel James, Nov. 30, 2013.

Kristen (Glass) ’05 and Ben Slabaugh ’05 announce the birth of Owen Asher, Dec. 26, 2013.

Courtney (Maier) ’02 and Christopher Sirard announce the birth of Benjamin.

John Chase ’06 received a master’s in mathematics from Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore, Md. He and his wife Kelly (Kennedy) ’06 announce the birth of Heidi Marie, Jan. 19, 2015.

Barrett ’03 and Rebecca (Green) Straub ’04

his hometown of Greencastle, Pa., drives, works as a deli clerk and remains optimistic for a full physical recovery.

“Prior to the stroke, I thought I would work as a tour guide or park ranger at a national park,” he said. But, now he shares his story through writing and public speaking. “I remain ambitious and determined to leave a mark on this world. That attitude has not diminished in light of the stroke. I’ll be content in whatever it is that God would have me do.”

— Rose Talbot ’16

Laura Behnke ’06 works as the director of athletics at Cairn University in Langhorne, Pa.

Katherine (Scull) ’07 and Eric Bofinger ’07 announce the birth of Clara Grace, April 8, 2014.

Amber (Wilson) ’09 and Daniel Szumla ’08 announce the birth of Graham Robert, Jan. 22, 2015.

Anna (Geeslin) ’05 and David Gilbert IV ’06 announce the birth of Levi David, April 30, 2014.

Adam Brock ’07 and Joanna Pfistner-Brock ’06 announce the birth of Bradfield, April 20, 2014.

Katherine (Roten) ’09 and Christopher Putnam ’09 announce the birth of William.

Sarah (Leibensperger) ’06 and Christopher Mikaya ’06 announce the birth of Amelia Elise, Nov. 4, 2014.

Drew Heisey ’07 and his wife Elizabeth announce the birth of Liam Jay, Oct. 23, 2014.

Julie Stecker ’09 works as director of communications for the Delaware-Maryland Synod of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America.

Lauren (Merkley) ’06 and Benjamin Powell announce the birth of Georgiana Rose, May 28, 2014.

Janelle Martin ’07 works as the youth director for Christ United Methodist Church in Amherst, N.Y.

Ashley (Polet) ’06 and Jason Tague announce the birth of Abigail Madison, Sept. 12, 2014.

Clinton ’07 and Christina (Yoder) Simmons ’07 announce the birth of Everett Timothy, May 27, 2014.

Amanda (Hoffman) Milner ’07 received a master’s in community counseling from Slippery Rock University in 2011. She works as a counselor at Taylor University in Upland, Ind. She and Nathan Milner married July 13, 2013.

They announce the birth of Judah Charles, April 5, 2015.

Katie (Kuplin) ’08 and Nathan Bennett married April 19, 2014.

2010s

Elizabeth (Daugherty) ’08 and Gregory Jackson announce the birth of Sadie Mae, Aug. 19, 2014.

Robert Camilleri ’10 and Carly Harless married May 30, 2014. Robert works as the assistant director of the Ohio Wesleyan Fund at Ohio Wesleyan University.

Dennis Wirtz ’09 works as the legislative assistant for the U.S. House of Representatives in Washington, D.C. Brittany Williams ’09 and Adam Armstrong married Sept. 26, 2014.

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CLASS NOTES

Megan (Bovenzi) ’11 and Daniel Etter ’10 announce the birth of Drew and Daniel in 2014.

Lauren (Hurley) ’11 and Thomas Fitchett ’10 announce the birth of Luke Timothy, Aug. 24, 2014.

Jenna (Max) ’10 and Sean Neslund announce the birth of Levi Jeremiah, April 19, 2015.

Sarah (Burgess) Harmer ’10 works as associate artistic director at 7 Ronin Productions. She is pursuing a master’s in theatre education at Emerson College.

Matthew Conroy ’11 works as the youth director at Bedar United Methodist Church in Gilbertsville, Pa. Erin (Hench) ’11 and Muoka

Musau married Dec. 21, 2013. The couple lives in Leesburg, Va. Steven Knudsen ’11 received an MBA from Florida Institute of Technology in Melbourne, Fla. Becky (Cross) ’11 and Jesse Strangfeld ’11 announce the birth of Lucas James, Dec. 21, 2013.

Jessica (Gould) ’11 and Ashton Dye announce the birth of Lane, Dec. 2, 2014.

Jessica works as an elementary p.e. teacher at Stafford County Public Schools.

Alissa Risden ’12 works as president of the board of directors for Reindancer Therapuetic Center in New Egypt, N.J.

John Brubaker ’12 works as a law enforcement officer in York, Pa. Kaitlin Armes ’12 works as a preschool director at Mountain Christian Church in Forest Hill, Md. Courtney Long ’12 works as a registered dietitian at Sodexo in York, Pa.

ENVIRONMENTAL BENEFITS STATEMENT Messiah College saved the following resources by using 11,952 pounds of Rolland Enviro Satin paper, which is made with 100% post-consumer fiber, processed free of chlorine and manufactured using renewable biogas energy.

102 TREES

98,003

GALLONS OF WATER

32,889lb.

AIR EMISSIONS

10,026lb.

SOLID WASTE

Calculations based on information provided by Rolland Paper based on using post-consumer waste fiber vs. virgin fiber. For more information, please visit papercalculator.org.

Thank you, Heritage Society Members,

for making a difference in the lives of Messiah College students through your stewardship plans.

The Heritage Society embodies a group of special friends who have remembered Messiah College in their estate plans through wills, deferred gift arrangements or endowed funds. Would you consider a Messiah College Christ-centered education in your stewardship plans this year?

Here is how:

Support students by including Messiah College in your will.

Lessen student debt with an endowed scholarship.

Send a student to Messiah through gift annuities and charitable trusts.

Support students by naming Messiah as a beneficiary of a life insurance policy, pension plan or IRA.

TO LEARN MORE, CONTACT: Bob Brown ’82, CFP, director of planned & leadership gifts, at bbrown@messiah.edu or Susan Mayernick ’98,

Heritage Society advisor & regional officer, at smayernick@messiah.edu or call 717-796-5051. Visit messiah.edu/createalegacy.

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Tom Renko ’12 works as an investment advisor representative at Cambridge Investment Research, Inc. in Harrisburg, Pa. Anna Spiess ’12 works as the community relations coordinator for United Cerebral Palsy of Central Pennsylvania in Camp Hill, Pa. Lauren Cappa ’13 works as a consumer service advisor at the Lego Group in Enfield, Conn.

Andrew Dowling ’13 works as a computer engineer at NAVAIR in Lexington Park, Md. Rochelle Book ’13 works in flock management and data analysis for Heritage Poultry Management Services in Annville, Pa. Sarah Fleischman ’13 works as a government reporter for Southern Maryland Newspapers in Prince Frederick, Md. Ethan Derr ’13 and Julian Keller ’13 married Aug. 20, 2014. Ethan works as the staff accountant for Trout,

Earn your

Ebersole and Groff LLP in Elizabethtown, Pa. Ronald Frey ’13 works as a financial advisor for Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance in Mechanicsburg, Pa. Catherine (Joseph) Dowling ’13 works as a dietitian at MedStar Southern Maryland Hospital in Lexington Park, Md. Corey Faus ’13 works as a customer service representative at Hess Agency in Mount Joy, Pa.

Melanie Walters ’13 teaches at Northern Elementary School in Mount Joy, Pa. Daniel Wendt ’13 works as a CFO at Project Big Love in Dillsburg, Pa. David Lynch ’13 and his wife Katy announce the birth of Graham Michael, Sept.

27, 2013.

School in King George, Va. Kyle Sproles ’13 works as a lieutenant for the United States Army in Harrisburg, Pa. Isaac Witmer ’13 works as a mental health counselor for Pennsylvania Counseling Services in Dauphin County.

In memoriam

Megan Sullivan ’13 received a master’s in history from James Madison University in Harrisonburg, Va.

Briar Kathryn (Logee) Stahl ’02 died after battling brain cancer for three years.

Jessica Paine ’13 works as the head athletic trainer at King George County High

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FROM THE ARCHIVES

From left: Today, women’s basketball, represented here by Sienna Wisse ’15, Gillian Glackin ’17, Dominique Seamon ’16 and Jocelyn Chavous ’17 is no longer limited by long skirts and outdated stereotypes.

Women’s basketball: Looking back while moving forward Basketball was among the first organized sports for women at Messiah. The games began as intramurals in the 1950s, but later, in the mid-1960s, women were allowed to play competitively against other schools. In long skirts.

“Women’s sports, like all of our sports, have come a very, very long way at Messiah,” said Steve King ’06, associate athletics director. “Since the mid-1970s, participation among women in sports grew rapidly across the United States. Much of this was due to Title IX, but many other social stereotypes with regard to women in sports also began to change.”

Title IX, signed into law in 1972, prohibits discrimination against girls and women in federally funded education, including in athletics programs.

The early women’s basketball teams played in long skirts—the attire considered appropriate for

female physical exertion at the time. The shift from skirts to shorts came much later. Today, female basketball players can focus on the game instead of the uniforms.

“As female athletes, I am grateful that we are now given the same opportunities as the men’s teams,” said Sienna Wisse ’15, a health and exercise science major who plays guard for the women’s basketball team at Messiah.

A fellow team member echoes Wisse’s sentiment about how far

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MESSIAH COLLEGE ARCHIVES

‘WE HAVE TO KEEP PUSHING FOR MORE’

The 1951-52 women’s basketball team at Messiah Academy probably had no idea Title IX would be signed into law 20 years later.

women’s basketball has come.

“I remember my grandmother telling me stories about when she played basketball and how she wasn’t able to cross half-court,” said Hannah Nichols ’15, a nursing major who plays guard and forward on the team. “Women’s sports have evolved to allow us to compete at a greater level and embrace physical challenges.”

As women continue to push the boundaries of athletic excellence, they remember those who paved the way. “The women

before us overcame the boundaries and stigmas that denied them the opportunity to play sports,” said Jocelyn Chavous ’17, a double major in sociology and communication who plays guard for Messiah. “Since they overcame that for us and generations after, we have to keep pushing for more.”

—Adela Antal ’16

CALENDAR OF EVENTS

June – September 2015 JUNE

June 1 — July 31 COURTESY OF EMMA RIMI ’16

Permanent Collection High Center galleries Enjoy artwork from Messiah College’s permanent college in the upper and lower galleries of the Calvin and Janet High Center for Worship and Performing Arts during the summer months.

June 1 — Sept. 4 2014-2015 Annual Juried Student Exhibition Louise M. Aughinbaugh Art Gallery Climenhaga Building This exhibition features works from students who took classes in the Department of Visual Arts during the 2014-2015 academic year. This diverse collection includes a sound installation, anatomical hearts by Emma Rimi ’16 (above), the best of show painting “Steel Hikers” by Jesi Zinn ’15 and 50+ more works.

June 8 — July 31 Summer 2015 Courses Messiah College invites dualenrolled high school students entering their junior or senior year; Messiah employees, alumni, parents and friends; or anyone who would like to further one’s post-secondary education at Messiah College to apply for summer course study. For additional questions or information, please contact the Registrar’s Office at 717-691-6074 or via email at summersession@messiah.edu.

June 14 Deadline for Young Writers Workshop Messiah College’s Young Writers Workshop, held July 5-9, is a summer writing program with residential and commuter options held on campus annually. Through this enriching summer writing camp environment, students entering grades 9-12 will learn

For the 2014-2015 Annual Juried Student Exhibition that runs through the summer at the Aughinbaugh Gallery, studio art major Emma Rimi ’16 made anatomical human hearts from clay. The fragility of the pottery symbolizes the temporary existence of the human body. to improve their skills as writers, thus promoting their success in high school and preparing them for success in college. Online registration or mailed registration must be received no later than June 14, 2015. Details about this unique summer writing program can be found at messiah.edu/ writersworkshop June 8 — July 31 Messiah Admissions ALIVE Christian Music Festival Atwood Lake Park & Amphitheater Mineral City, Ohio If you’re attending the ALIVE music festival, be sure to stop by the Messiah admissions table.

June 24 - June 2 Messiah Admissions Creation Festival 2015 Agape Farm Mt. Union, Pa. Attending Creation Fest? Be sure to visit the Messiah admissions table.

June 29 Messiah Admissions Youth for Christ Heatwave Wildwoods Convention Center North Wildwood, N.J. Know a high-school student who’s

attending? Tell him/her to stop by the Messiah admissions table to learn more about our College.

AUGUST

Aug. 6-8

HOME COMING WEEK END

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Messiah Admissions SoulFest Gunstock Mountain Resort Gilford, N.H. If you’re attending the SoulFest music festival, be sure to stop by the Messiah admissions table and say hi.

Aug. 27 Move-In Day Class of 2019 students arrive on campus and begin Welcome Week 2015 activities for orientation.

SEPTEMBER

Sept. 1 Fall Semester Starts Messiah students begin their first day of classes for fall semester.

Sept. 18-19 Messiah Admissions Uprise Festival 2015 Shippensburg Community Fair Grounds Shippensburg, Pa. Headed to the music festival? Stop by the Messiah admissions table.

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Corporate Partners Messiah College

thanks our Corporate Partners

who provided gifts of $1,000 or more this past year.

Your support enables our students, employees and alumni to make a positive difference in our region, nation and world.

Aetna Life & Casualty American Endowment Foundation Association of Independent Colleges & Universities of PA Barton Associates The Beacon Charitable Foundation Bingaman & Son Lumber Co. Boustead Family Foundation Brethren in Christ Foundation Brethren in Christ General Conference Ministries Calvin College CAP Collective LLC Capital One Services Cardone Industries Century Engineering Inc. The Chatlos Foundation The William Chinnick Charitable Foundation Inc. Clark Associates The Clemens Family Corporation Cumberland County Industrial Development Authority Davidson Management Holding LLC Deloitte & Touche Doorstep Ministry Foundation Drayer Physical Therapy Duff*Al Bag Screen Printing

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Lincoln Financial Advisors Lockheed Martin Corporation Jean & Aaron Martin Charitable Trust M & T Charitable Foundation Martin’s Famous Pastry Shoppe McCormick Family Foundation McKonly & Asbury, LLP The Mennonite Foundation Inc. The Merck Company Foundation Missionary Athletes International Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc. National Christian Foundation Norfolk Southern Corporation Edward R. Norford Charitable Foundation Inc. PA Chamber of Business and Industry ParenteBeard LLC Pennsylvania Power & Light Pennsylvania State University The Pennsylvania Trust Company The Phillips Group Premium Promotionals The Presser Foundation T. Rowe Price Associates The Quandel Group RLH Management, LLC

Raytheon Company Reinsel Kuntz Lesher LLP Rhoads & Sinon LLP Rikkos Inc. Rotary Club of Mechanicsburg Sawyer Products The Joseph T. and Helen M. Simpson Foundation L.B. Smith Estate Foundation, Inc. Soccer Shots Franchising, LLC The Stabler Foundation The Standard Stover Family Foundation Thrivent Financial Turkey Hill Dairy United Service Foundation Univest National Bank & Trust The UPS Foundation Warrell Corporation The Franklin H. & Ruth L. Wells Foundation Western Pacific Mutual Insurance Company The Whitaker Foundation Witmer Charitable Foundation Wohlsen Construction Company World Vision Inc. York County Community Foundation

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