Southeastern Alumni Magazine - Fall 2001

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SC Breaks Enrollment Records!

The Big 7

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Student Life–Get Into It!

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SC Receives $1.5 Million Check

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Pioneer Reunion: “A Living Legacy”

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President’s Perspective. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

The Big 7 Sends Message with a Bang

Faculty & Staff . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

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The Arts

Alumni News . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Student Life– Get Into It!

6 SC Breaks Enrollment Records!

8 A Place to Call Home

12 Rev. J. Bashford Bishop

Sports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 Scholarships

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Class Notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 Final Perspective . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

President Mark Rutland Director of Alumni Relations Ed Maner Alumni Relations, Secretary Angie Cuzzone Editor Irvin Ziemann Contributing Writers Duane Aagaard, Sandra Baldwin, Steven Fettke, Trina Maner, and Michelle Tredway Contributing Photographer Eric Lee Jeannerat Design Bourgeois Graphic Design

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am among those relics old enough to remember Minnie Pearl, with the price tag dangling unapologetically from her hat. Her eyes alight in a face of guileless rural

charm she would yawp “Howdy!” at us from the Opry’s venerable stage and then beguile us at the close of the show with her signature sign-off, “Y’all come back now. Ya hear?”

That is precisely our invitation to you, the friends and alumni of Southeastern College. You simply must come back down to this rapidly growing, exciting, high-energy campus. You have to see the expansion, feel the electricity in the air, and be stirred in chapel services packed with the most intense and endearing college students since— well, since you were here.

If you come, what improvements will you see? If you haven’t been back to Southeastern lately you haven’t been here at all. This campus is rolling! The news is hot and it’s all good.

1. The largest enrollment ever!

2. The beautiful new $6.3 million residence hall is finished and was full the day it opened.

3. A fine new chemistry lab being used by students in our new biology major.

4. Four new classrooms.

5. The New Bolin Library for Pentecostal Research.

6. A beautifully renovated religion building ($350,000).

7. A renovated chapel ($150,000).

8. A new look to landscaping and buildings.

9. Completion of 15 high-tech classrooms.

AND… We are underway on the new Alumni-Student Center (a $3,500,000 project). It should be finished in about 11 months. This gorgeous new building will be the center of a campus which is changing so fast you will hardly recognize it.

Where do we go from here? The new master plan calls for the sportsplex next. This multimillion dollar athletic and fitness facility will be a fabulous addition to the campus community, offering a basketball arena, soccer fields, baseball, swimming, tennis, and a fitness center.

You must come back!

This may be the most exciting semester in Southeastern’s long and anointed history. There’s only one thing missing…YOU. We want you to see and feel and rejoice with us in what’s happening here.

Come down. Tour the campus. See these great kids and—hey—stay for supper. You’ve been away far too long. Please call Ed Maner’s office at (863) 667-5400 and just tell us when you can come.

“Y’all come back now. Ya hear?”

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ob Sperti kicked off the 2001 school year and the first night of the Big 7 on

Sunday, August 19th in the Bush Chapel.

Over 700 students, family, and faculty packed the chapel for an evening no one in attendance will soon forget. The worship team pressed into God, allowing new students to see the heart and passion of Southeastern.

Dr. Mike Rakes and Dr. Bill Hackett entertained the campus Monday Night with their own version of “Late Night with the Doc.” The evening included Dr. Rakes’ hilarious interview with SGA President Vasti Cruz and Dr. Hackett’s own comical “Top 10 Freshman Truths.” Other late night guests included W.B.B. The Big 7 continued on Tuesday night with the showing of “Remember the Titans.”

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Student Life

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et into it! That’s the slogan being heard around campus by Dr. Mike Rakes, Vice President of

Student Life. He’s mixing creativity and college living together to produce an exciting calendar of events on the campus of Southeastern.

September followed the momentum of the Big 7 with “Rock the Universe” at Universal Studios, featuring the hottest groups in Christian rock, including: DC Talk, P.O.D., Newsboys, Sonic Flood and many more. Students also loved watching Monday Night Football in front of the big

December’s lineup includes our Second Midnight

screen at Aventura; 70’s Bowling Night entertained the

Coffee House of the semester and the first annual Lighting

masses as the local bowling alley remained open from

of the Christmas Tree on the campus of Southeastern.

10 pm–1 am. Student Life made a road trip to Tampa to

The night will include carolers, sketch comedy, and a

watch the World Champion NY Yankees battle the Tampa

message to bring the true meaning of Christmas.

Bay Rays, and Tim Bach concluded the month with an amazing concert on August 28th in the Bush Chapel.

October continued the excitement of Student Life

To be bored at Southeastern is nearly impossible; amazingly, this list does not even include Fall Intramurals, which will feature Powder Puff Football, Flag Football,

with events such as Movie Night and the monthly Hunger

Bowling, Golf, Tennis, Beach Volleyball, and Softball. Also

& Thirst Evening—a night with no agenda but dictated to

not listed is the excitement being generated at athletic

seeing God move on our campus. October concluded with

contests. Basketball games are beginning to resemble an

a talented lineup of students performing original music,

NBA atmosphere with timeouts, contests, and halftime

poetry, comedy and lip-syncing to their favorite song at

shows. Three students will even have the chance to win

Southeastern’s Midnight Coffee House.

FREE tuition, sponsored by the Alumni Association,

November will see DC Talk in Lakeland, a City-wide Scavenger Hunt, continued Monday Night Football parties, Dennison Mars Concert, and 5th Quarter Party following

during the first home game against Webber.

Dr. Rakes’ words will ring loudly this year, as students are encouraged to “Get into it!”

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Breaks Enrollment Records!

outheastern’s campus sprang to life this August when a surge of students arrived ready to embark on a new academic year. With 1,363 students this fall, all previous enrollment records have been shattered, and the 856 oncampus residents reflect a 43% increase since Dr. Rutland assumed office in the Spring of 1999. The atmosphere is electric as individuals from 36 states and 14 nations have gathered to pursue their career. On-campus housing is bursting at the seams. Aventura Residence Hall (Phase II was completed this summer) is filled to capacity, its 264 beds divided evenly between men and women. Chapel services are packed, the cafeteria line is longer than ever, and classroom seats aren’t often left empty. The excitement on campus is truly remarkable.

This growth was not unforeseen. Applications for Fall 2001 increased 36% over those for Fall 2000, with an 83% increase in transfer student applications and a 49% increase in freshman student applications. This year, 525 new students, both freshmen and transfer, enrolled this fall, and as the quantity of students has increased, so has the

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quality. The Class of 2005 boasts 3 National Merit Finalists, and the Office of Admission reports that the acceptance of “Limited Load” students, or those with academic deficiencies, has been reduced to 4.6% this semester, down 10.4% from the Fall of 1999, when the traditional average of 15% at-risk students were admitted. Omar Rashed, Director of Admission, states, “Our new students are high academic achievers with above average ACT and SAT scores, culturally and geographically diverse (estimates show a 20% minority population in the entering class) and passionate about their faith and changing their world for Christ. There is no better time to be a part of Southeastern College!”

Construction and remodeling crews work feverishly to keep up with the campus expansion and improvement demands. The $6.3 million Aventura Residence Hall was completed, finishing slightly under budget and on time.

Southeastern’s eight supporting districts have pledged to cover the debt service for Phase I, which includes 132 beds and the lobbies. Many dramatic transformations took place over the summer as the campus begins to take on the Modern-Mediterranean style of Aventura Hall.

South Apartments received a $157,000 makeover.

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The Class of 2005 Let’s catch a glimpse at some of the events that shaped the lives of those entering college this year:

In The Year They Were Born • Cabbage Patch Kids made their debut • Camcorders were introduced • CATS opened on Broadway • Prince William was born • CD’s were introduced • Star Wars: Episode VI - Return of the Jedi was released • First U.S. woman astronaut went into orbit aboard Challenger, the 2nd shuttle flight • The cost of a first class stamp — $.20

In Their Kindergarten Year • “Don’t Worry, Be Happy” was Song of the Year • CD’s outsold vinyl records for the first time • Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles…pizza…Cowabunga, dude!

• First World Wide Web server and browser was developed • The Cold War ended, the Berlin Wall fell, Gorbachev and “Glasnost,” Tianamen Square • The Exxon Valdez oil spill in Alaska • George Herbert Walker Bush became the 41st President • The cost of a first class stamp — $.25

In Their Jr. High Years • Titanic became the most expensive film of all time • The 1996 Summer Olympic Games in Atlanta • The O.J. Simpson “Trial of the Century” and “not guilty” verdict • Princess Diana died; millions watched her funeral • Hong Kong was handed over to China • First U.S. shuttle docks on the Russian space station Mir, U.S. spacecraft begin exploration of Mars • The cloning of Dolly the sheep • The cost of a first class stamp — $.32 www.secollege.edu

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A Place to Call Home

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magine with me for a moment, the morning is crisp; the sun has just broken the horizon — cresting with a

brilliant gleam, which reflects from the dew covered

way through the stately

television, bookstore, and mailroom, Alumni Relations,

oaks the sounds of

Student Life and Student Publications offices. Rooms

construction begin.

have also been designated for Student Government offices.

Shovels, hammers, front

The Alumni-Student Center will contain several conference

loaders, the sound

rooms, some of which can be combined into a larger

awakens many students

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clock. However, we don’t dare complain. The end result will be a stunning facility that alumni, students, faculty

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Center. The 24,000 square foot building will house a state of the art café complete with game room and projection

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this year we broke ground on the new Alumni-Student

grass. As the sun forces its

like the pulsating

and staff alike will appreciate.

Southeastern is moving at light speed. On April 26 of

Plans are already underway for the ribbon cutting ceremony in the Fall of 2002. The alumni of Southeastern College will finally have “A Place to Call Home.”

Come and see firsthand the work that is being done.

No stone has gone unturned. The new facilities are

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gorgeous. The renovations that have taken place fall in line with our new modern-Mediterranean theme. Time and time again I hear these words from alumni visiting our campus, “This makes me want to come back and be a student again.�

I believe you will feel the same enthusiasm as you walk across your campus. When visiting, be sure to call the Alumni Relations Office and allow us to take you on a personal tour. We are here for you. Call us today at (863) 667-5400 or email us at alumni@secollege.edu.

The Gygax building is quickly becoming unrecognizable, as the demolition is well under way.

Above, is a sneak preview of the new Alumni-Student Center that will be completed in time for the Fall 2002 semester.

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Southeastern Receives $1,578,000 for New Restaurant Chartwell’s Campus Services presented Dr. Rutland with a check for one million five hundred seventy-eight thousand dollars. Chartwells’ investment in Southeastern will be used to build a 22,000 square foot cafeteria/restaurant. The restaurant will showcase many innovative cooking techniques and presentations. Marché style cooking, or “cooking for one,” will be one of the new features introduced where students will watch as their dish is prepared.

The restaurant will feature state of the art facilities, as well as a complete bakery. A variety of choices will be available including: Fresh Grille; Garden Emporium; Trattoria, featuring Italian pastas and pizza; Origins, featuring ethnic entrees; and Nurture Our World, which will offer many vegetarian choices. As well as offering a unique dining experience, the restaurant is poised to host a variety of educational seminars such as: fine dining, food selection,

preparation, presentation and nutrition, which will be available to the college and community.

In addition to general seating for 500, the facility will include three banquet rooms, which will seat an additional 250. The entire facility will seat 750. Construction on the restaurant will begin soon, and is scheduled for completion by the beginning of the 2002 fall term.

Dr. Rutland Receives Medal of Distinction

On September 6, 2001, Representative J D Alexander, Republican, District 66, presented Dr. Mark Rutland the Congressional Medal of Distinction. The medal, awarded by the National Republican Congressional Committee, honors outstanding leadership and vision to community and nation. Dr. Rutland is also a member of the Republican Majority Business Council.

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Dr. Rutland leads not only Southeastern College, the fastest growing private college in Florida, but serves as President of Global Servants, which directs and supports more than 50 indigenous churches world wide as well as, House of Grace, a home for girls in Thailand. A distinguished preacher, pastor, writer, and missionary, he has founded mission outposts in Peru, Ghana, India, and Thailand. He and his wife Alison host Couples’ Conferences which attract thousands of couples on four continents. He is the author of seven books and recently released Practical Biblical Prayer, written with his wife.

Representative J D Alexander, who is in his second term in the Florida House, serves as Chair of the Council for Competitive Commerce and holds membership on Health Regulation, Council for Lifelong Learning, Fiscal Responsibility and Education Appropriations. His district office is in Winter Haven.

SC Gives Life As the nation reels from the recent terrorist attacks against our country on September 11, 2001, Southeastern College’s students, faculty, and staff answered the call for blood donations. On September 17 and 18, the Southeastern College family donated 121 pints of blood to lend a hand in this desperate hour. We offer special thanks to each one who donated the gift of life to those in need.

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windows, while the inside rivals the newcomer as well. New carpet, ceramic tile, lighting, electrical wiring, bathrooms and closets wowed returning upperclassmen. Jeremy Williams, one such student, remarked, “It is encouraging…it is a sign of growth. It brings excitement to the campus as we take it to the next level.” Renovation of the remaining buildings is scheduled for next summer.

In addition to the apartments, Spence Hall was transformed as well, but not as a residence. The north end of the building was gutted and remodeled into four large technologically enhanced classrooms. The projected cost for the classrooms was $450,000, but with the help of many RV volunteers, it was completed for $132,000. The Steelman Library was completely re-carpeted and freshly painted.

A beautiful concrete post and wrought iron fence now runs the boundary between the soccer fields and Longfellow Boulevard, a project that was completed at one-quarter of its bid price. And while it lends tremendous aesthetic appeal, it also satisfies certain security concerns that the chain link fence simply couldn’t.

The renovations to the Osgood Administration Building and the Alumni-Student Center are well underway. In order to accommodate personnel displaced from those buildings, Annexes 1 and 2 and more areas in Spence were remodeled into space for Business, Records, Financial Aid, Alumni Relations and faculty offices. Three huge custom-built portable buildings fill the parking lot between the cafeteria and gym, serving as a temporary home for the bookstore, café, and campus mail.

Some are tempted to complain about the inconveniences of this dynamic expansion, but most just take it in stride. As senior Tara Gentry states, “It’s exciting to see the ‘before and after’ of all of the construction at Southeastern. It’s an awesome time to learn through changes and growth.”

Society for Pentecostal Studies Southeastern to Host Annual SPS Conference Southeastern College will host the 31st Annual Meeting of the Society for Pentecostal Studies, March 14–16, 2002. The theme for the conference will be: “Pentecostalism and the World Church: Ecumenical Opportunities and Challenges.” This conference provides an opportunity not only to showcase our campus but also for our faculty and students to be exposed to and interact with some of the finest scholars of the Pentecostal and Charismatic movement.

In addition to the two plenary sessions planned each day, the society will provide around eight parallel sessions which operate simultaneously. These parallel sessions deal with a wide range of subjects in Bible, Theology, Philosophy, Praxis/Christian Education, Religion and Culture, History and Ecumenism.

From the very beginning, the SPS annual meetings have provided a forum for vigorous scholarship and discussion of issues related to Pentecostalism and the world. This approach is also in keeping with Society’s stated purpose “to serve the church world by providing a scholarly forum to interpret the Pentecostal movement.” The theme of “Pentecostalism and the World Church” explores a number of opportunities and challenges in serving the broader Christian community and in reaching out to individuals in all denominations. We hope that our faculty, alumni and students will take advantage of this unique opportunity.

It is a privilege for our college to serve as the host of the SPS Conference. The Society chooses to hold its annual meetings at institutions which promote the scholarly study of Pentecostalism. In keeping with our long tradition of training Pentecostal and Charismatic leaders, Southeastern College welcomes scholars from the broader church community to our campus.

For more information on this conference or for reservations please visit the SPS-Website at www.sps-usa.org/meetings/2002.html or contact Southeastern College.

Mike Rakes Names New Director of Placement Alumnus, Matt Huett was welcomed into the Student Development department this August as Co-Resident Life Coordinator for Aventura Hall and as the Director of Placement.

He and wife Nicole moved to Lakeland from St. Petersburg, Florida where they served for the past three years as youth pastors at Suncoast Cathedral. For the first time in the history of the college, Southeastern has two on-campus pastors, Dr. Bill Hacket, who is an www.secollege.edu

esteemed professor and favorite of the students and newest addition, Matt Huett. As Director of Placement he is the person to contact if you are in need of employment or you are an employer looking for someone to hire. If you are a minister or own a business and are looking for someone to fulfill your employment needs he will gladly assist you. Matt Huett can be reached at 863-667-5064 or via email at mdhuett@secollege.edu.

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Rev. James Bashford Bishop n August 8, 2001, Rev. J. Bashford “Bash” Bishop, minister, writer and Bible professor, went home to be with the Lord. This man of God pursued his call of ministry for nearly 70 years, leaving a legacy through the many lives he touched in his lifetime.

J. Bashford Bishop was born on August 13, 1913, in Chefoo, Shantung Province, China, where he spent the early years of his childhood.

The family returned to the US in 1920 and settled in Maryland, where Bash graduated from Bethesda-Chevy Chase High School. Answering the call to ministry, he enrolled in Central Bible Institute in Springfield, MO in the fall of 1933 and graduated in 1936. Following graduation he worked for Gospel Publishing House, served as an assistant pastor, and, in 1939, married Ruth Garvin, whom he had met at CBI. In 1942, he joined the faculty at CBI and continued to work part-time at GPH. He left CBI in 1947 to join the faculty at Southeastern Bible Institute for one year. He spent the next eleven years pastoring churches in Ft. Myers, Jacksonville, and St. Petersburg, FL before he returned to Southeastern College in 1959, where he stayed until his retirement in 1984.

Brother Bishop is remembered as a loving man of God who was extremely student-oriented. He taught many courses throughout his tenure at Southeastern, including Old Testament Survey, New Testament Survey, and Hebrew Poetry, but one of his favorites was The History and Polity of the Assemblies of God. “He was a gifted teacher,” remembers Rev. Lyle Hadler (’50), who was a student of, and later a fellow faculty member with Brother Bishop.

Reverend Bishop officiated the wedding of Brother Hadler and his wife Helen in 1952, when he was pastoring Glad Tidings Assembly of God in St. Petersburg, FL, where the couple met. Mrs. Hadler remembers, “He loved to brag on the fact that our marriage had lasted…and he took the credit for it!” Rev. and Mrs. Bishop had a wonderful relationship, and he wanted every married couple to enjoy marriage as they did. He was known for always asking,

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“Have you told your wife/husband today that you love him/her?” and “Have you kissed your husband/wife today?” “To him that was the key to a continuing loving relationship,” says Royce Shelton, friend and former colleague. “Many sought his spiritual counsel and the wisdom of his years concerning marriage and other issues in their walk with the Lord.”

Brother Bishop loved the Lord, he loved his students, and he loved good food! Many who remember him reminisce about meals that he prepared for them. He was known for his love of cooking and entertaining, and for many years, toward graduation, he would have the seniors over to his house for a homemade pancake breakfast. He gave of himself unsparingly in many ways, whether it be a student in need or a plea for missions. “He had a real heart for anyone working for the Lord,” remembers Marti Wine Peterson (’72). A missionary to Costa Rica, she first met Brother Bishop in the classroom, yet their friendship continued throughout his life. “He was very open, transparent, in so many ways…he was so interested in so many things, so many people,” she says. “He just had such a constant love for the Lord.” Until the end of his life, he gave to help those in ministry, including Marti, time and again.

In addition to minister and teacher, Brother Bishop was a writer for many years as well. He wrote the lesson commentary for the Adult Teachers Quarterly, a national Assemblies of God publication, for approximately eight years, and the weekly Sunday School lesson in The Pentecostal Evangel for twenty-six years. In 1979, in recognition of his many years of service, Southeastern College awarded him an honorary D.D. degree.

“Everybody who knew Brother Bishop thought of him as their friend,” concludes Brother Royce Shelton.

“This brother will continue to be missed by so many whom he taught and pastored as well as a host of friends and family, whom he loved so much and who loved him.”

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faculty & staff Southeastern Welcomes New Faculty

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he growth of Southeastern in recent years and the expansion into more liberal arts disciplines has created a need for faculty members in several academic

programs. Nine new faculty members were added for the 2001-2002 academic year.

Dan K. Ball, Assistant Professor of Education and Director of Distance Education, comes to us from Judson College in Elgin, IL, where he served as Chaplain and Director of Adult Student services. Mr. Ball, who is a Ph.D. candidate in Educational Studies at Trinity Evangelical Divinity School, holds a M.A. in Biblical Studies from A/G Theological Seminary. His experience goes beyond the educational setting to include pastoring A/G churches in Illinois and Ohio and working with A/G missions in France for the extensive development of Christian television to reach the European community.

Pamela M. Criss has worked in the social work field in Polk County for twenty years, and now comes to Southeastern as Assistant Professor of Social Work and Coordinator of Field Instruction. Mrs. Criss earned her M.S.W. from the University of South Florida, and is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in the State of Florida. Most recently, she was the Program Director for Dependency Court Services, a program designed to treat and unify families at the earliest possible date. As social worker, therapist, and trainer she has worked in many settings, including the Children’s Home Society, Peace River and Florida Baptist Family Ministries. Pamela and her husband Steven have five children.

Don Eudy is the new Missionary in Residence, coming to us from Global University, where he was the Assistant Dean for Curriculum Development in the School of Graduate Studies. Mr. Eudy is no stranger to Southeastern, having served as Chair of the History Department from 1973–1988. He left his position here to do missions work in Portugal. He is completing doctoral studies at Florida State University and holds a M.A. in Biblical Literature from the A/G Theological Seminary and a M.A. in History from N.E. Louisiana University. He and his wife Ann have three grown children.

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faculty Theresa Felten, Assistant Professor of Biology, comes to us with over 25 years of teaching experience. With a Ph.D. in Anatomy/Physiology from Oregon State University and an M.D. in Pediatrics from the Medical College of Wisconsin, Dr. Felten served as an Adjunct Faculty member in the Natural Sciences Department last year, and she is qualified to teach Biology, Botany, Genetics, and Math courses. She is licensed to practice medicine in two states, is Board Certified with the American Academy of Pediatrics, and has accumulated numerous professional honors throughout her career. Dr. Felten is also an approved missionary with the A/G and has conducted medical clinics and lectures throughout the world. Having devoted her life to medical missions, she began her family by adopting her 22-month-old daughter, Sarah, from China.

William H. Hahn, Associate Professor of Accounting, comes to us from The College of St. Joseph in Rutland, Vermont, where he has taught for the last eight years. Dr. Hahn holds a D.B.A. in Management from Nova Southeastern University and an M.B.A. in Finance from the University of Toledo and has remarkable experience in the field of finance. He has served as President, Executive Vice President, Chief Operating Officer, Chief Financial Officer and Senior Accountant at several multi-million dollar financial institutions. In addition, he has published articles in professional journals and trade publications, and penned a regular column in the “Business Monday Section” of The Rutland Herald. Dr. Hahn looks forward to enjoying his hobbies of golf and fitness year round here in Florida.

J. Wendell Harris joins the faculty as Associate Professor of Computer Information Systems. Mr. Harris taught at Lee University, in Cleveland, TN, for more than ten years, where he oversaw the growth of the Computer Information Systems major and designed, developed and installed the main academic computer labs. His specialty areas include systems management, analysis, design and development, and he is proficient in a number of programming languages and productivity software. He is nearing completion of a doctorate in Computer Information Systems at Nova Southeastern University and holds an M.S. in Computer Science from Southern Methodist University. Reaching the rank of Captain, he served nine years in the Air Force as a Computer Scientist/Electronics Engineer. Mr. Harris is married, enjoys golf, racquetball, and of course, computers.

Betty Lou Rocks is an addition to the Education Department as Assistant Professor, where she will teach reading, classroom management, and various methods courses. Ms. Rocks holds an M.S. in Early Childhood Education from Southern Connecticut State University, and has 15 years of teaching experience in the elementary school classroom.

She taught at Evangel Christian School here in Lakeland for the past seven years, and is an active member at Carpenter’s Home Church. She has two adult children, Ryan, 26, and Kathryn, 23, who graduated from Southeastern last year as a co-valedictorian.

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faculty Herbert Sennett, Associate Professor of Communication/Drama, joins us this year following five years in the Communication Arts Department at Louisiana College in Pineville, LA, and ten years as Assistant Professor and Chair for the Theatre Arts Department at Palm Beach Atlantic College in West Palm Beach, FL. Dr. Sennett is nearing completion of a Ph.D. in Theatre History from Louisiana State University, and he holds a D.Min. from Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, an M.Div. from Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, an M.F.A. in Acting/Directing from Florida Atlantic University and an M.A. in Theatre Production from the University of Memphis. His experience in theatre is extensive and his areas of expertise include theatre production, design, directing, appreciation, history and management as well as scenic and lighting design. Dr. Sennett is a minister who has made his profession in Theatre, and in 1995 he received the Greene Family Foundation Award for Best New Book in Religion for his work Religion and Dramatics: Essays in the Relationship Between Christianity and the Theatre Arts.

Betty Reese Awarded American Business Women’s Association Scholarship Betty Reese received the ABWA scholarship for 2001–2002.

Reese, who manages family, education, community involvement and full-time employment at Southeastern College, is pursuing a B.A. in Accounting. Betty and her husband, Melvin Reese, are the parents of two children, Iisha (14) and Tristin (4). The Reeses founded and sponsor SC’s IMPACT, a club that celebrates cultural diversity by identifying local and community needs and developing projects to meet those needs. Reese’s goal is to become an entrepreneur.

Grace Veach arrives at Southeastern as the new Director of Library Services and Associate Professor of Library Science. She has spent nearly 20 years in administrative positions at the Decatur, IL, Public Library and

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Wheaton College’s Billy Graham Center Library and holds an M.A.L.S. in Library

Southeastern, a Christ-centered

Science from Northern Illinois University. She

college, fosters student success by

and her husband Stephen have a six-year-old

integrating personal faith and

son, Vincent. Mrs. Veach enjoys music, reading,

higher learning.

home-schooling and church involvement. In 1998, Grace Veach was among 15 competitors who advanced to the Jeopardy!

Tournament of Champions, having earned that position with 5 Jeopardy! wins. Her winnings were ranked among the top 100 of all time.

Within our loving Pentecostal community, we challenge students to prepare professionally so they can creatively serve their generation in the spirit of Christ.

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Generations at Southeastern

Students listed left to right with relatives behind them: Ken Krueger, Angela Krueger with Sieg Krueger ’77, Shaun Combs with Gene Combs ’78, Audrey Johnson with Wanda and Dwight Johnson ’81, Amanda Gross with Vicky ’81 and Jim Gross ’81, Jen Porter with Crysti Porter ’81 and Margaret Register ’61/’89, Krystal Killcreas,

A great testimony to the success of a college is told when the school becomes a family tradition. This fall, many of our alumni were with their family members as the next generation began the school year.

Zack Killcreas with James Killcreas ’69, Rachel Miniard with Claude Grimslade ’54, Jonathan Carr with Esther ’76 and Gerald Carr ’76, Farrah Smith with Brenda Smith (Sutley) ’74, Michael Keough, Camille Keough with Steve Keough ’00, Tiffany Washburn with Michelle Washburn (Hiles) ’79, CJ Smith with Chuck Smith ’86, Rene Davis with Dave Davis ’81.

Alumnus Meets With President Bush On June 21, 2001, Rev. John A. Loper (’66) met with The President of the United States, George W. Bush, while he visited Birmingham, AL. Pastor Loper was among 25 Christian and Jewish leaders from across Alabama who were invited by the White House to join President Bush to discuss his “Faith-Based Initiative” agenda. During the course of the forty-five minute discussion, President Bush explained his plans to “empower people of faith” to partner with government in providing solutions for America’s social ills. Loper, who pastors Garywood A/G in Hueytown, AL, was joined in the meeting by fellow minister Rev. Mark Sims, pastor of Kingwood A/G in Alabaster. Together they shared that the President made no secret about his mission to “lift the spirit of the nation,” and they urge all believers to pray for our President and our leadership in Washington “on a daily basis so that God will hear our prayers and heal our land.”

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Congratulations to Linda

Pioneer Reunion: “A Living Legacy”

(Nichols) Wellborn (’74) upon

On September 27 and 28, 2001, the annual Southeastern College Pioneer reunion was held in New Brockton, AL, the original location of the first Southeastern Bible College. This reunion was a little different from the ones preceding it. The historic school, built in 1907, underwent many repairs and was rededicated during the reunion for the utilization of the Mission America Placement Services (M.A.P.S.) program.

Among the Pioneers was Melton Bruce, who was the first student ever enrolled into Southeastern Bible College, known then as Shield of Faith. Brother Bruce commented during the evening service, regarding the new building dedication, that “there is no place like Melton and Flora Bruce this.” Coincidently, his sister-in-law, Flora Bruce, also in attendance, is the eldest and one of the only living alumni, having graduated in 1937 with the first class.

As these former Southeastern students gathered and spoke of “the old days” one could only sit in amazement as they joked of old rules and regulations that the students had to follow, shared black and white photos, and while some laughed others cried as they reminisced about the impact Southeastern had and will forever have on their lives. While these true “Pioneers” will always remember their times at Southeastern, we are reminded that not only did they help establish and build the legacy that has become known as Southeastern, they themselves are a legacy.

the completion of her doctorate degree. She received an Ed.D from Nova Southeastern University and has recently been named Director of Graduate and Professional Studies at Evangel University. Dr. Linda Wellborn’s responsibilities include the oversight of both Graduate Studies and the Degree Completion Program.

Alumni, did you have a great

Northland Cathedral Dedicates New Building

Southeastern experience that you would like to share with others? We would love to have your help! Southeastern College travels throughout the United States and we would love for you to help us represent the college in your area. If this is something

A special congratulations to alum Lowell Harrup and Northland Cathedral in Kansas City, MO upon the recent dedication of their new church facility. Phase one of the two- phase project was opened and dedicated on September 30, 2001. The $24 million project is expected to be finished in the Spring of 2003. The completed project will include a new sanctuary with seating for 2,400 and will consist of 86,000 square feet. www.secollege.edu

of interest, please contact Jim Walters in the Admission Office at 1-800-500-8760 or via email at jwalters@secollege.edu

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the arts Yamaha Brings New Pianos to the Music Department hanks to Yamaha Corporation’s Institutional Placement of Pianos in a College Facility program, the Southeastern Music Department was able to acquire nine new pianos for music faculty and student use. Working with manager Brian Gatchell of Atlantic Music in Orlando, the college received one 6’-11” grand piano, two Disklavier pianos, one digital Clavinova, four studio upright pianos, and one 5’-3” grand piano. The College Placement Program will allow these pianos to be used for student lessons and recitals for the 2001–2002 academic year. At the end of that year the college will buy some of these instruments while others will be offered for individual purchase in a special sale for alumni and friends of Southeastern. The intent of the Music faculty is to maintain this purchase/loan agreement for a period of three years, at the end of which time the department would own all the pianos needed to adequately service the music students practice needs, the Music faculty teaching requirements, as well as to advance the Music Technology Department.

Piano faculty members Michelle Tredway and Paul Reynolds are both excited about the delivery of these new instruments. “Our music department is growing.

With 130+ music students, this program gives us the wonderful opportunity to update our pianos over the next several years while giving our students and faculty immediate access to the finest instruments available,” states Mrs. Tredway. “Everyone benefits from this arrangement,” says Paul Reynolds. He continues, “Music students will be able to train and perform on top quality instruments. We have added the benefit of being able to upgrade the practice pianos available for student use.”

The music technology offerings at the college will also be enhanced by this recent acquisition. The Disklaviers are acoustic instruments, which also have complete midi capabilities. These have been placed in the studios of Paul Butcher and Mrs. Tredway. The Clavinova, a complete digital instrument, is now in the music technology lab. These instruments provide many new opportunities to train students in various recording, composition, arranging, and rehearsal technology skills.

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Gilbert Sullivan’s

The Mikado!

February 7, 8, 9, 2002 7:30 PM This, one of Gilbert & Sullivan’s best loved works, will be fully staged with costumes and orchestra at the beautiful and newly renovated historic Polk Theater.

For ticket information, please call

(863)667-5080 Season packages available

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Music Student News

Justin McCartney, a 2001 graduate of the Southeastern Justin received his classical piano training from Michelle College Music Department with a B.A. in Music, has recently Tredway. Under her tutelage, he performed in two piano been named the Worship master classes: one taught Music and Youth Director at

by Julliard graduate and the Highland Park Church of Oberlin Conservatory the Nazarene in Lakeland, FL. piano professor Joseph Within the church membership Schwartz; the other by of approximately 1,100, Justin Indiana University has led worship services, graduate and University of directed the choir and orchestra, South Florida professor supervised youth drama, Averill Summer. Justin facilitated the technical aspect successfully completed of worship, developed Sunday both Junior and Senior morning worship services and Recitals, performing works served as Interim Worship

by Brahms, Debussy, Bach, Justin performing his Senior Recital, April, 2001.

Music Minister for the past Scarlatti, Mozart and year. He currently is director Gershwin. over the entire Youth Music program, and continues to be an Justin was also very active in the spiritual life of the active participant at the piano in the Sunday and Wednesday campus, leading worship in Chapel services, providing piano adult worship services. specials in Chapel, and serving as pianist for the Music Justin’s musical emphasis is as a pianist. Prior to his Department’s musical ministry tour group Joy. entrance to Southeastern College, Justin performed and Justin sums up his musical aspirations with this personal earned 1st place in the Accelerated Christian Education State comment: “I desire to be a worship leader, not a song leader; of Texas Piano Competition. He has performed for the worldthere is a huge difference. I want to be as well-rounded and renowned Christian pianist Dino Kartsonakis as well as for influential worship leader as I can be. It’s my heart’s desire to the governor of Arkansas and other national governmental see people’s lives changed by the power of worship in the leaders. During his tenure as a Southeastern College student, throne room of God Almighty!”

Music Faculty News All-County Band. The All-County Band

Education from the University of West

is an honor group comprised of more

Florida, a Master of Music in Clarinet

music education at Southeastern, has

than 100 of the best instrumental music

Performance from Florida State

been active as adjudicator and clinician

students in the area. This event will be

University, and has completed one year

for music festivals in Florida and abroad.

held in Lakeland in February, 2002.

of Multiple Wind study at Michigan

Most recently, Mr. Tredway was secured

Mr.Tredway has had more than

Chris Tredway, full-time Music faculty member and coordinator of

State University. In addition to his skills

as one of a panel of three nationally

thirteen years of experience as an

as a conductor, Mr. Tredway is also an

recognized musicians at the Texas

award winning high school and middle

accomplished woodwind performer. He

Band Festival held at the University of

school director before joining the

performed three seasons with touring

Texas-El Paso in March of 2001,

Southeastern faculty. The bands under

musical theater companies, has performed

adjudicating middle school and high

his direction held the distinction of

with orchestras in Florida, Michigan,

school bands from the southwest.

earning all Superior ratings for eleven

and Georgia, and often performs with

consecutive years at both the Georgia

the local Imperial Symphony Orchestra

Band Directors Association has invited

Bandmasters Association Music Festivals,

in Lakeland. He is frequently sought

Mr. Tredway to be one of the guest

and Florida Bandmasters Association

after as a woodwind and band clinician.

conductors for the 2002 Polk County

Music Festivals. He holds a B.S. in Music

On the local level, the Polk County

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spor ts John Dunlap Named Southeastern’s New Athletic Director & Men’s Basketball Coach John Dunlap enters his first year as the Athletic Director for Southeastern College. He comes to Southeastern after 13 years as the head coach at Webber College in Lake Wales, FL. As a head coach he has collected more than 200 career wins, two appearances at the NAIA National Tournament, and a perfect 17–0 conference record within the Florida Sun Conference in 1992–93. Dunlap was also selected as the Florida Sun Conference “Coach of the Year” in 92–93 and 93–94.

Coach Dunlap will be a key to bringing Southeastern Athletics into national prominence. His vision to add more athletics programs has brought three new collegiate teams which will compete in 2001–02; Men’s/Women’s Golf and Women’s Tennis. 2001 will also mark the beginning of construction on Southeastern’s new sportsplex, which will become the future home for Crusader Athletics. He and his wife Nita, have been married for thirteen years and have a twelve year-old daughter, Katie, a ten year-old son Josiah, and five year-old son, Zachary.

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Martinique (Exhibition) Home Webber College Home Johnson & Wales Miami, FL Palm Beach Atlantic West Palm Beach, FL Piedmont Baptist Home Carver Home Appalachian Bible Home Guilford College Home Florida Christian Kissimmee, FL Florida College Home Flagler College Home Polk County Classic Lakeland, FL Warner Southern vs Southeastern Florida Southern vs Webber St. Leo St. Leo, FL Falcon Classic Temple Terrace, FL St. Johns River, Florida College, Johnson & Wales Trinity Baptist Home Assemblies of God Invitational TBA Central Bible, Valley Forge Christian, North Central Toccoa Falls Home Atlanta Christian Atlanta, GA Carver Bible Atlanta, GA Piedmont Baptist Winston Salem, NC Toccoa Falls Toccoa, GA Trinity Baptist Jacksonville, FL Clearwater Christian Home Florida Christian Home Clearwater Christian Clearwater, FL Atlanta Christian (Homecoming) Home NCCAA South Region Tournament Home NCCAA National Tournament Oklahoma City, OK

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Southeastern Offered First Basketball Camp

Tim McKenna Back as Head Coach for the Men’s Soccer Program

John Dunlap, Athletic Director and basketball coach at Southeastern College, hosted a basketball camp on Southeastern’s campus June 11–15, where 21 children, ages 6 to 14 attended.

The camp ran from 8:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. each day, and offered training in basketball technique and Bible study.

Dunlap, who has coached college basketball for 17 years, provided quality instruction in a Christian environment.

He said, “Many young people learn only to shoot, pass and dribble; they sometimes lack an understanding of teamwork, sportsmanship, and ethics. This camp taught them the proper techniques and promoted Christian values. I think everyone who came went away a better player and certainly more aware that Christian values belong on the court.”

Dunlap is planning a similar camp for summer 2002.

Tim McKenna, back after a oneyear sabbatical in 2000, is here to lead the Crusaders Soccer program into the postseason. A 1988 graduate of Southeastern College, he began his coaching career piloting a soccer program at Beacon Preparatory in Lakeland, FL. He began coaching at Southeastern in 1994 and remained the head coach for the following 6 seasons.

Under his leadership the team won the 1994 Conference and Regional Championships, which birthed a NCCAA II National Tournament.

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29 M 5 M 9 F 15 Th 16–17 F–S

20 27 29 30 December 1 4 7–8 14 January 17–19 21 24 February 1 5 8 11 12 15 16 21–23 March 7–9

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Martinique (Exhibition) Webber Florida Fury Atlanta Christian Agnes Scott Tournament Agnes Scott, Wesleyan, ACC, SEC Palm Beach Atlantic Florida Christian Warner Southern Multnomah Bible Clearwater Christian Indian River Community College Toccoa Falls Classic Brevard C.C. A/G Tournament Toccoa Falls Warner Southern Indian River C.C. Palm Beach Atlantic Clearwater Christian Webber Florida Christian Clearwater Christian Atlanta Christian (Homecoming) NCCAA Regionals NCCAA Nationals

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Home Home Home Atlanta, GA Atlanta, GA

5:00 PM 5:00 PM 7:00 PM 7:00 PM TBA

Home Kissimmee, FL Home Home Clearwater, FL Fort Pierce, FL Toccoa, GA Melbourne, FL Minneapolis, MN Home Lake Wales, FL Home W. Palm Beach, FL Home Babson Park, FL Home Clearwater, FL Home Toccoa, GA Oklahoma City, OK

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scholarship update Scholarships Southeastern College is continually proud of the fine scholars that receive awards each year. We are equally proud of those who continue to fund these scholarships. If you would like to contribute to any of the scholarship funds you may do so by simply sending a check today and designating

Bohlayer Scholarship Fund

which scholarship you would like to fund. Please make all checks payable to Southeastern College, attention Development Office. The recipients of this year’s scholarships are as listed:

Wanda L. Dusing Memorial Scholarship

J. Bashford Bishop Scholarship Fund

Matthew Malless

Theresa Durity Krystal Glover Russell Norris

Ryan Van Blarcom Russell Brown Albert Leon Marcus McDonald Sherman Merricks Michael Wiltz

Founders Fund Scholarship

Cyril E. Homer Living Memorial Scholarship

Glory MacMillan Scholarship Fund

Ryan Jordan

Kami Ahonen Jared Feria

Justin Adams Thomas Broyles

National Merit Scholars

Lee and Lucille Catlett Scholarship

Robert and Margaret Gatlin Scholarship Fund

Kasondra Klee

Alicia Brown

Danford Trust Scholarship

E. E. Hennesy Ministerial Scholarship

Jesse Casanova Jessica Giuffrida

Jason Doran

Thomas Cross Scholarship Fund

James Bishop Matthew Bullock Karen Dondzila Shayla Hanson Mary Turner Tracy Whitehair

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until 11 pm. The night included music, coffee, and pastries.

“Wednesday Night Live” left the entire campus rolling in the aisles. The Student Life Team put together an entire show of sketch comedy such as our own “Crusader Cheerleaders,” “Lounge Singers,” and spoofs from “Who Wants to be a Millionaire,” “Real World” and “Survivor.” Clear Ethic provided additional entertainment as the special musical guest.

Thursday night showcased four different campus bands on the Aventura Lawn — Eric Stogner, Clear Ethic, Enfield Brown, and Parker. The outdoor event proved to be successful in more ways than one thanks to Frank and the cafeteria staff’s amazing BBQ. In addition, Mitchell’s Coffee House in downtown Lakeland agreed to remain open until 11 pm for Southeastern students. Over

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300 students packed the coffee house sipping coffee and drinking smoothies.

Friday night, City Jam brought forth an amazing blend between original music and worship. Following the concert the City of Lakeland was reminded that Southeastern College students are back as the sky was filled with booming fireworks. Immediately after the 12-minute firework display, a 30 foot high bonfire was lit as our new Athletic Director, John Dunlap, led the first pep rally of the year.

Saturday witnessed the clash of the classes. Each class competed against one another to determine bragging rights for the year. A unique water balloon volleyball and nasty tug-o-war contest determined this year’s seniors the winners of the Clash of the Classes.

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years he set the school record for career points scored at Carthage Central High School as well as being named AllConference. His collegiate career began at Valley Forge Christian College; during three seasons he led Valley Forge to many successful seasons while being named All-Conference as a Junior. He completed his fourth year at Southeastern College, earning the team’s Offensive Player of the Year.

For the past eight years McKenna has taught at Crystal Lake Elementary and is an active member at Victory Assembly of God. He and his wife have been married 14 years and they have an eleven-year-old son, Cory, an eightyear-old son, Cody, a four-year-old daughter, Kaleigh, and a one-year-old daughter, Kelsey. www.secollege.edu

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1990. Gerry works as a professor in the Religion Department. They have two children, Daniel White and Chris Weatherholt. They are currently residing in Lakeland, Florida.

Gloria (Hicks) Musyoki has two children, Ruth and James. They are currently residing in El Paso, Texas.

1961 Betty (Callihan) Tate recently retired from teaching 38 years for the Palm Beach County School system. She is residing in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida, where she attends Maranatha Church and works as the director of senior activities.

1964 Jerry and Altha “Tina” (Chappelear) Wooten (’63) are living in Brandon, Florida, where Altha works as a pre-school teacher for Manhattan Avenue United Methodist Pre-School. Jerry is working as a park ranger for Edward Medard Park in Plant City. They have six children: Wanda, David, Joel, Rebecca, Billy, and Heather. They have seven grandchildren: Kendra, Kaitlin, Cameron, Kaci, Ashley, Emily, and Alex.

1965 Glenda (Winter) Mobley and husband Robert are currently living in Bowie, Maryland. Glenda works as an administrative secretary for Gallaudet University. They have two children, Timothy (07/16/78) and Michael (12/23/81).

1969 Rodney and Gerry (Young) White are currently full-time professors at Southeastern College. Rodney became the Head of the Missions Department at Southeastern in www.secollege.edu

Trudy (Etheridge) Vegter and husband Jack are currently residing in Winter Haven, Florida. They have a daughter named Chelsea. They currently work as missionaries and have been ministering in South America for ten years. They have also ministered in Colombia for five years, three years in Ecuador, and two years in Jurlough. They returned to Ecuador in June, 2001.

1970 Gerald Branum lives in Belgium with his wife Madaline. Gerald is working as a Western Europe Area Director for the Assemblies of God World Missions. They have a daughter named Melissa (08/71).

1972 Joseph Salmon is currently residing in Roanoke, Virginia, where he is working as an educator.

Joe Graves and wife Kim live in Cincinnati, Ohio. Joe is working as senior security analyst for Liberty Mutual. They have two children, Joey and Samantha.

1979 Debra (Dow) Barber and husband Marvin Glenn have two children, Suzanne and Jonathan.

Dan Hudson and wife Rosemarie are currently residing in Blissfield, Michigan.

They have four children: Matt (13), Chris (10), Taylor (8), and Logan (2). They plan to adopt a little girl from China this year. They have established their own business, Mission Home Improvement, a full service remodeling company. They also travel and do missions volunteer work in the states and overseas.

1980 Harold Murray and wife Julie are currently residing in Pampa, Texas. They have three children: Matthew, Mark, and Jonathan.

Anne (Vazquez) Arthus works as an Interactive Web Coordinator for ADI, Inc. Anne and husband George have one daughter, Katrina (06/04/96), and currently live in Brentwood, New York.

Valerie (Caylor) Owenby is working as a special education teacher for Harrison County Schools. Valerie and husband Ray are currently residing in Biloxi, Mississippi.

They have six children: Andy, Daniel, Gregory, Drai, Brandi, and Sheree.

Mark Little and his wife Tammie are currently residing in Titusville, Florida.

Mark is the senior pastor for Space Coast Assembly of God. He is also serving as the chairman of the Credentials Screening Committee for the Peninsular Florida Assemblies of God. They have two children, Mark, Jr. (14) and Stephanie (2).

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Donald and Freda (Morris) Kramer are currently residing in Lake City, Florida.

Donald is currently working as a supervisor at NEFSH. Freda is working as a teacher for the Columbia County School Board.

They have two children, Donald Brian (10/12/78) and Jamie Rebekah (10/04/82).

Richard Olsson and wife Peggy currently live in Sarasota, Florida.

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1978 Emory DeBusk, Jr. is currently living in Newport News, Virginia.

1982 James Lowery is currently residing in Appleton, Wisconsin.

Steve Moore and his wife Lily are currently residing in Greensboro, North Carolina. They have a daughter named Lily (06/28/94). Steve is working as the senior pastor for Christ Fellowship Church.

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class notes Mario and Alba Medina are currently pastoring Luz De Salvacion church in Lakeland, Florida. Alba is also working as a Kindergarten teacher at Lena Vista Elementary School in Auburndale. They have three children: Lilly, who is currently attending Southeastern College, Angeli, who is in high school, and Mario Glenn, who is in the eighth grade.

are working for the Division of Foreign Missions as missionaries to Guatemala.

They have a daughter named Sarah.

Tammy (Wilson) Cress and husband Greg are currently residing in Rochester, Minnesota, with their three children: Aaron, Eric, and Katelyn. Tammy is currently working as a third grade teacher for Schaeffer Academy.

1986 Carol (Maloney) Hill and husband Joe are currently residing in Castle Hayne, North Carolina. They have two daughters, Hather and Leighanne. Carol is currently a student at Miller-Motte Business College.

Debra-Lee Olsson currently resides in Dayton, New Jersey. She is working as a learning consultant for the Franklin Township Board of Education. She has two children, Joshua (07/22/82) and Christa (09/20/84).

1983 Nancy (Dewey) Grice and husband Michael have five children: Andrew, Matthew, Sarah, David, and Samuel. The family currently resides in Virginia Beach, Virginia.

Cindy (Price) Banack is working as a third grade teacher for Calvary Christian Academy in Dover, Delaware. She is currently the children’s choir director at Calvary Assembly of God in Dover. She and her husband Steve reside in Dover with their three children: Rebecca, Steven, and Philip.

Paul Cleath and wife Sandi have seven children: Jason (07/25/85), Christopher (02/01/88), Sarah (07/24/90), Charisah (11/18/92), Isaac (01/13/95), Josiah (05/31/97), and Hannah (02/03/00). They currently live near San Jose, Costa Rica.

They are working with a church plant as well as introducing Christian Home School and Bible School classes to the Costa Ricans.

They are also working with a Christian environmental foundation helping to establish a creation-based environmental education program in Spanish and helping develop an educational facility in the jungle of Southern Costa Rica.

Kevin Evans, Sr. is working as the senior pastor for Berwick Assembly of God. Kevin and wife Marilyn are currently residing in Berwick, Pennsylvania. They have two children, Keith Jr., and Meredith.

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Judy (Barberree) Senzamici and husband Tony are currently residing in Lakeland, Florida, with their two children, Marissa (8) and Anthony (5). Judy has worked at Southeastern College for eight years. She is currently the Assistant Professor of Education. Tony works as a salesmen for Pioneer Medical, Inc. Kenneth A. Finch currently lives in Panama City, Florida, with wife Patsy and two children, Dallas and Meredith. Ken has received his Ph.D and is in private practice as a licensed mental health counselor. He conducts workshops, marriage and family seminars, does motivational speaking, and serves as an adjunct professor with Troy State University Florida Region.

1984 Kim Reynolds and husband Jim are currently residing in Orlando, Florida.

Kim is working as an art teacher for The First Academy. They have three children: Jake (14), Kyle (13), and Charly Adair (18 months).

Melissa (Woodall) Musick is currently residing in Hillsborough, North Carolina.

1985 Stephanie Hays and husband are currently residing in Augusta, Georgia, with daughter Kaitlin (10/11/88).

Teresa (Bowen) Yoder lives in Eaton Park, Florida, with her daughter, Anna (10/17/87). She is currently working as the Housing and Conference Services secretary at Southeastern College.

1987 Timothy White and wife Tammy are currently residing in Annville, Pennsylvania, with their two daughters, Lindsey and Ashleigh. Timothy is working as a senior technician for NetComm Solutions, Inc. Larry Wilbanks is currently residing in Mount Holly, North Carolina. He is working as a business analyst for First Union National Bank.

1988 Clark “Skip” Hults is the senior pastor of Parkside Assembly of God in Port Chester, New York. He and wife Dale have four children: Sean, Janel, Joshua, and Lindsey. The family is residing in Port Chester, New York.

Philip Fisher is currently working as a teacher for the Detroit Public Schools. He is residing in Southfield, Michigan. www.secollege.edu

Carol Owens is currently residing in Anderson, Missouri, with her four-yearold Basset Hound, Bailey. She is working as an English teacher for McDonald County High School.

Eric Lowdermilk and wife Patty are currently residing in West Palm Beach, Florida. Eric is currently working at Palm Beach Atlantic College as the Assistance Director for Residential Life. Eric and Patty have three children: Rachel (11), JonLuc (7), and newest addition, William David Thomas, born August 15, 2001.

Lesli (Belloit) Nunn is currently residing in Oviedo, Florida. She is working for Carillon Elementary School in the Seminole County district and has been teaching for 10 years.

1989 Kurt Glenn is working as Supervisor of Dynamic Scheduling for Saluda River Electric Cooperative. He and wife Sandy have four children: Gabriel, Isaiah, Josiah, and Andrew. The family is currently residing in Laurens, South Carolina.

James and Sheri (Ruffin) Halfhill are currently residing in Tampa, Florida.

Sheri worked as an elementary school teacher for eight years before retiring to work as a full-time mom for, Katie (6), Jake (4), and newest addition Justin (2 months). James works as a youth pastor at Bayshore United Methodist Church.

Jeff Beck left Southeastern after graduation to attend Fuller Theological Seminary in California, where he received his M.Div. He is now a pastor in Sao Paulo, Brazil, after spending six years in Singapore as a teacher. He and wife Lucilla are now residing in Brazil with their son, Brandon (02/17/00).

Jacquee (Tuite) Wilson is currently residing in Lakeland, Florida.

Lori Hawk is working as an accountant for Katz & Stephens, P.C. She is currently residing in Clifton, New Jersey.

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Kennedy. Tammy works as a homemaker for the family and they reside in Purlear, North Carolina.

Joseph Pridgen works as a personnel officer for the U.S. Army. He and wife Denise have three children: Christina, Angel, and Carolyn.

Cheryl (Cook) Schenck and husband Keith are currently residing in Brooksville, Florida. Cheryl is working as an elementary school teacher for Hernando County Schools.

class notes Erica and Ashton. Karen is working as an administrative assistant for Still Waters of Lake City.

Kim (Keith) Chudko and husband Bill are currently residing in Eielson AFB, Alaska. They have two children, Anna (1/27/97) and Will (03/24/00).

Reneé Heath is working as a full-time missionary with YWAM. She is currently residing in Elm Springs, Arizona.

James and Nicole (Whitney) Botkin are currently residing in Covington, Georgia. They have a son named Ethan Bluesky, who is three. James and Nicole have started a ministry in the Atlanta area to the homeless called Street Net.

1991 Linda (Van Sickle) Travelute is currently the Director of Pastoral Care at Heartland Community Church, a 4,000member church in Kissimmee, Florida. As a pastor she frequently travels and speaks at churches, seminars, ladies’ groups, and conferences. She and her husband Ted have two children, Tyler and Tiffany, and reside in St.Cloud, Florida.

Matthew Sheldon works as a Centralized Recording Specialist for Conference Plus, Inc. He is currently residing in Streamwood, Illinois.

Joel and Sandy (Kyre) Johnson are currently residing in Toccoa, Georgia.

Joel is working as assistant athletic director for Toccoa Falls College and working on a master’s in Sports Management. They have four children: Warren, Dylan, Amberlee, and Makenzie.

Debra Manegre has been working as a special education teacher since 1998 for St. Paul’s High School in St. Paul’s, North Carolina. Debra is currently residing in Lumberton, North Carolina.

Lisa (Stimson) Farsht works as homemaker for her family. Lisa and husband Randy have two children, Isaac and Chante.

1992 Tim Wilcox works as an information systems specialist for Lowndes County Schools. He and wife Kristy have three children: Matthew (09/16/92), Emilee (12/13/98), and Cameron (04/20/99). The family is currently residing in Caledonia, Mississippi.

Karen (Gibson) Blanton and husband Trevor are currently residing in Lake City, Florida. They have two children,

Chris and Amy Connell are currently residing in Grantham, Pennsylvania. Five years ago, they established the Way of the Cross Ministries, Inc. and are currently traveling the United States and overseas as evangelists.

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class notes 1993 Amy (Dixon) Sommers and husband Gene are currently residing in Painesville, Ohio. Amy is working as an English teacher for Lake Academy.

1994 Ray Hadley is the associate pastor for County Line Church. Ray and wife Jennifer have two children, Mackenzie (4) and Madison (10 months). The family resides in Ada, Ohio.

Scott Bland is living in Lima, Ohio, where he works as a teacher for Lima County Schools.

Clay Monkus and wife Jody are currently residing in Acworth, Georgia, with their two children, Bryce (06/21/98) and Blake (07/08/00). Clay is working as the senior pastor for Lost Mountain Community Church.

Haven, Florida. They have one son, Luke (12/11/00). Mark is working as the director of volunteer resources at United Way of Central Florida. Mark went on to earn a masters degree in Sociology from the University of South Florida in December of 2000.

Gerri Chesney is currently residing in Winthrop, Maine.

Danielle White is working as an office manager for Kenosha Hospital. She is currently residing in Kenosha, Wisconsin.

1995 Kevin Lewis works as a youth pastor for Cornerstone Assembly of God. He and wife Amy are currently residing in Anderson, South Carolina.

Alexander Myhill is residing in Poulsbo, Washington. He is working as Vice President for J.W. Computers.

Jason and Shelly (Baker) Moore are living in Louisville, Kentucky. Shelly is working as a public school teacher and Jason is working as a youth pastor for Trinity Chapel. The newest addition to the family is Anna, born May 9, 2000.

Andy and Kyra (Yielding) Moncrief (’92) call Tupelo, Mississippi home. They have two children, Sidney (05/19/96) and Addyson (11/27/97). Andy is working in marketing at Rep-Sysco and Kyra owns and operates the Wildflower Design Studio in Tupelo. Andy and Kyra are associate pastors for Living Hope Outreach.

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Ken Slack and wife Kristin live in Bennington, Vermont.

Tom Young and wife Debbie are currently residing in Lakeland, Florida. Tom is working as a sixth grade teacher for Polk County Schools.

Harvey and Lorraine (Izzo) Mabe (’88) and their three children, Beau (10), Drew (9), and Sarah (4), have moved to Dallas, Texas. Harvey and Lorraine have both accepted positions at Trinity Church in Cedar Hill, Texas, with Pastor Jim Hennesy. Harvey is working in the technical area of the worship and arts department and various other developmental projects in the church.

Lorraine will be the administrator of Trinity Christian School, a PK-12th grade school. Since leaving Southeastern College in January of 1999, Harvey successfully established Mabe Productions and Installation, a sound/video/lighting production company.

Lisa (Berninger) Cappon and husband Michael are currently living in Wyoming, Michigan. They have one son, Gabriel Michael (04/27/99). Lisa is currently working as an administrative assistant for Quality Air Heating and Cooling.

1996 Norine (Blubaugh) Hodder is currently residing in Lakeland, Florida. She has a daughter, Sarah, in Connecticut.

Brian Rabineau works as the Assistant Attorney General for the Missouri Attorney General. He currently lives in Columbia, Missouri.

Joseph Lamb works as the Chief Executive Officer for Total Development Solutions.

He and wife Jenny have three children: Jesse, Emily, and Michael. The family has made a home in Cumming, Georgia. www.secollege.edu

Becky Lee is currently residing in Hayward, Georgia.

Daniel and Candace (Schutte) Martin (’95) have two sons, Dylan and Devin, and are currently residing in Grandville, Michigan. Candace works as a vocal music instructor for Kelloggsville Public Schools and also does vocal entertainment/musical theatre in her spare time.

Cheryl Sepulveda is now living in Arecibo, Puerto Rico.

Mary (Jones) Thomas and husband Mark are currently residing in Cumming, Georgia.

Amanda (Haupt) Harwood and husband John live in North Fort Myers, Florida.

serving as a Eucharistic Minister at Cathedral of Saint Jude. He is pursuing a certification as a paralegal, and takes private lessons in the Syriac language from a Syrian Orthodox monk.

Fredrick (Rick) Eldridge and wife Dianna are living in Shady Cove, Oregon, with their children, Will and Lissy.

Fredrick is working as a maintenance tech for Glass Specialist.

Tyler Jacobson lives in Kentwood, Michigan, where he is working as a supervisor at the US Postal Service. He and wife Sarah have one son, Andrew who is two years old. The family attends Holland First Assembly of God in Holland, Michigan.

Ryan and Becky (Platt) Forkel have established their home in Kissimmee, Florida. They have one daughter, Katherine (03/06/00). Ryan is employed with Calvary Assembly of God as a youth and music pastor. Becky has been giving private voice, violin, and piano lessons for the past four years.

class notes 1998 Marc Smith is working as the youth pastor/worship leader for Calvary Assembly of God. Marc and wife Andrea are currently residing in Santa Rosa, California.

Amy (Cezar) Button and husband Travis are currently residing in Hendersonville, Tennessee.

Angela (Kjerstad) Weflen and husband Titus own a small used car dealership, Titan Automotive Services, Inc. They have a daughter named, Kaitlin (03/20/01).

The family is currently residing in Lakeland, Florida.

Ryan Chick and wife Cindy are residing in St. Petersburg, Florida, with daughter Elizabeth and son Taylor. Ryan is working as a student minister for Fifth Avenue Baptist Church.

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Laura (Sanders) Heritage is currently residing in Nampa, Indiana. Laura works at Skyview High School. She and husband Jeremy have a daughter named Kylahn Cherokee (09/22/00).

Keith and Jennifer (Boyer) Evans, Jr. (’95) are currently living in Hagerstown, Maryland. Keith is currently working as an associate/youth pastor for Marlowe Assembly of God. Joan (Montgomery) Pickup is working as an assistant program director/clinical manager for Resources for Human Development. Joan and husband Jerry are currently residing in Marrero, LA. They have three children: Lyndi, Lori, and Marie.

David Thrower and wife Barbara are currently residing in St. Petersburg, Florida. He is working as a substitute teacher for Pinellas County. He is also www.secollege.edu

Doug and Karen (Bennett) McCarty (’99) are living in Lakeland, Florida, with their daughter, Autumn. Doug is working as the co-director of children’s outreach and as a courier for Federal Express.

Karen is a homemaker for the family and shares the responsibility of co-director for children’s outreach.

Shirley Trout is currently residing in Mesa, Arizona.

Maguy Israel is working as a Site Coordinator of the Information Technology Program at St. Petersburg College. She is residing in St. Petersburg, Florida.

Melinda (Allen) Owens and husband Brian reside in Anderson, South Carolina.

They have one daughter, Kaitlin Elisabeth (05/30/01). Melinda is working as a seventh grade Math teacher at Lakeside Middle School.

Anthony Skipworth and wife Marisha are currently residing in Hillsboro, Ohio.

Anthony works as the admission coordinator for Teen Challenge in Cincinnati.

Joseph Boyd and Joy Tindall (’00) recently were engaged and plan to wed June 22, 2002, at First Baptist Church in Bartow, Florida. Joseph is currently working as a teacher at Plant City High School.

Matthew Crocken works in freelance video and is currently residing in Fairfax, Virginia.

Beth Hamilton is currently working for Janet Wattles Mental Health Center as a case manager. She is residing in Beloit, Wisconsin.

Samantha (Douglas) Symonds and husband Aaron are currently residing in Oxford, Florida. Samantha is working as a third grade teacher for Fruitland Park Elementary.

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class notes Donald Lajoie and his wife Bonnie are currently residing in Collins, Georgia. They have two married daughters, Stacie and Amy. Donald is working as the senior pastor for Full Gospel Assembly of God.

Heidi Theiss lives in Warren, Ohio where she works for Trumbull Company Job and Family Services as a child care certification worker. She is also the leader of her college and career Bible study. She was engaged to Ben King on July 1, 2001, and they plan to wed April 2002.

Steve and Keela (Ratliff) Gallagher are currently residing in Lakeland, Florida. Steve and Keela were married June 10, 2000. Steve worked as a youth pastor in Virginia for two years before relocating to Lakeland and taking the position as an admission counselor at Southeastern College. Keela is busy studying for her degree in Elementary Education; she is expected to graduate in 2002.

1999 Scott Baker is currently working as a youth pastor for Calvary Temple Assembly of God. He is residing in Sandusky, Ohio.

James Wallace and wife Heather Wallace reside in Palatka, Florida, with their daughter, Lilli.

Rick Fleenor and wife Tina are currently living in Lakeland, Florida. They have two daughters, Jennifer and Amie. Rick is working as the pastor of Alturas Assembly of God. Gail (Douglas) Powery is currently employed as a social worker. Gail and husband Luke are currently residing in Adliswil, Switzerland.

Jessica (Seymour) Johnson and husband Brian are currently residing in Jacksonville, Florida. Jessica is currently a stay-at-home mother for her son, Isaac Scott (06/19/00).

Shane Robbins and wife Tricia are currently residing in Southhaven, Mississippi.

Shane is working as a therapist for Memphis Recovery Centers.

Steven and Kim (Brandies) Crutchfield (’98) are currently residing in Jacksonville, Florida. Steven is working as a youth pastor at Westside Family Worship Center and Kim is teaching first grade at Oak Hill Elementary.

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Theresa (Goff) Ramirez is currently working as a first grade teacher at Springhead Elementary. Theresa and her husband have been youth pastors at Victory Worship Center for the past six years. They are currently residing in Plant City, Florida.

2001 Nicholas and Vanessa (Cody) Ward were married April 29, 2000. They are currently residing in Gainesville, Florida, where Nick is working on his masters and law degree in Communication. He hosts the Internet ministries of UFOsRevealed.com

Matthew Clements is currently residing in Lakeland, Florida.

Darian Amsler is currently residing in Crestwood, Kentucky.

(featured recently in Charisma Magazine) and TheExorcistsFiles.org. Vanessa is a licensed specialist for the Department of Children and Families. Both lead worship at their church, Logos Christian Fellowship.

2000 Leaha (Anderson) Shaikh and husband Asif Shaikh are currently residing in Lake Ridge, Virginia. Leaha is working as an eighth grade English teacher for Fairfax Public Schools.

Paul Van Fleet is working as an eightgrade science teacher at Lake Gibson Middle School in Lakeland, Florida, where he is currently residing. He has recently had a poem published with Poetry.com.

Jessica Bailey is currently residing in Soperton, Georgia. She is currently working as secretary for the Georgia District Youth Director and is a children’s church leader.

Carla Harrell is currently residing in Windsor, North Carolina.

Kevin Pearl and wife Margaret are living in Springfield, Missouri. Kevin is currently a graduate student at the Assemblies of God Theological Seminary in Springfield where he is studying Counseling Psychology.

Kevin is also the founder/director of the Reach for the Top Prison Ministry.

Mattias and Elisabeth (Griesmer) Ahlvin (’00) are living in Lakeland, Florida.

Heather Wayne is currently living in Lakeland, Florida.

John McGuire resides in Alpine, Alabama.

Christian Finch is working as the band director for Mulberry High School. He is currently residing in Lakeland, Florida.

Brent Powell is working as a youth pastor for Trinity Assembly of God. He is residing in Columbia, South Carolina.

Jason and Kelly (Kitterman) Shedd are currently residing in Rabun Gap, Georgia.

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Andrew Thurber is living in Lakeland, Florida where he is working as a child investigator for the government.

Andrea Evans resides in Lakeland, Florida, where she works as an English teacher for Kathleen Middle School.

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Chad and Elizabeth (Rappe’) Speight (’99) are currently residing in Alexandria, Virginia.

Elizabeth is working as a teacher at Word of Life Academy.

Tim and Leanna (Yusk) Kern were married June 9, 2001, and currently live in Englewood, Florida. Tim is working as the associate pastor for New Life Assembly of God in Venice, Florida.

Join us for these special occasions coming up soon in 2001–2002:

Maria Porostosky is working as a third grade teacher for Laural Oaks Elementary School. She lives in Naples, Florida.

Winter Graduation December 7, 6:00 PM

Roderick McKinney lives in Altamonte Springs, Florida, where he works as a seventh grade Math teacher at Meadowbrook Middle School in Orlando, Florida.

The Mikado February 7–9, 7:30 PM Homecoming February 15 & 16, TBA

Jill Odrey is currently residing in Moon Township, Pennsylvania.

Alumni Banquet April 25, 7:00 PM

Jason Woelm is currently residing in Saint Louis, Missouri. He is working at Rooftop Community Church.

Spring Graduation April 26, 6:00 PM

Justin Michau and wife Maria live in North Charleston, South Carolina where Justin works for Federal Express.

Coming soon: Dates for the Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for the new Alumni-Student Center

Miri Hartzell is working as an adult case manager for Peace River Center. She is currently residing in Lakeland, Florida.

Annie (Yanuzo) Conant and husband Sean are currently residing in Virginia Beach, Virginia. Annie is working as a stay-at-home mom for Liam (01/08/00).

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Help us locate these alumni...

2002 Alumni Awards Alumnus of the Year Award The Alumnus of the Year Award is an honor, which seeks to recognize an alumnus who has shown outstanding achievement both personally and professionally.

Young Alumnus of the Year The Young Alumnus of the Year Award is an honor, which seeks to recognize an alumnus who has graduated within the last 10 years and has shown outstanding achievement personally and professionally.

Alumni Heritage Award The Alumni Heritage Award is an honor, which recognizes an individual who has made an outstanding contribution to the Heritage of the Assemblies of God.

The Alumni Service Award The Alumni Service Award is an honor, which seeks to recognize an individual who has given exceptional service to Southeastern College.

The search is on, and we need your help locating these alumni! If you know the whereabouts of any of the below listed alumni, please contact Angie Cuzzone in the Alumni Relations Office at (863) 667-5400 or you can reach us via email at alumni@secollege.edu. Help us as we try to keep everyone informed!

Ms. Patricia Allen . . . . . . . . . . . . .1977 Mr. Henry Allen . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1972 Miss Audrey Alligood . . . . . . . . . .1992 Mr. Pasquale Alterio . . . . . . . . . . .1963 Ms. Dawn Anderson . . . . . . . . . . .1982 Mr. Charles Andrews . . . . . . . . . .1977 Ms. Lisa Andrewski . . . . . . . . . . . .1995 Mr. Douglas Bailey . . . . . . . . . . . .1966 Ms. Betty Baker . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1974 Ms. Lori Barlow . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1990 Mrs. Sharon Birch . . . . . . . . . . . . .1973 Mrs. Sara Briggs . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1973 Reverend William Briggs . . . . . . . .1974 Reverend Albert Brightwell . . . . .1981 Ms. Bonnie Briley . . . . . . . . . . . . .1982 Mr. Stephen Buckner II . . . . . . . .1993 Mr. John Caprell . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1990 Mrs. Heidi Childs . . . . . . . . . . . . .1993 Mr. David Dabrowski . . . . . . . . . .1994 Mr. Lawrence Dahl . . . . . . . . . . . .1992 Ms. Catherine Eldredge . . . . . . . .1990 Mr. Doug Evangelisto . . . . . . . . . .1997 Mrs. Lorie Flores . . . . . . . . . . . . .1992 Reverend Ronald Foskey . . . . . . .1970 Mr. William Fox . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1986 Mr. Ronnie Freeman, Jr. . . . . . . . .1995 Mr. Matthew Friend . . . . . . . . . . .1993 Mr. Kelly Galati . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1989 Mr. Durand Grace . . . . . . . . . . . . .1980 Mr. Ronald Harrelson . . . . . . . . . .1982 Reverend Keith Jacob . . . . . . . . .1983 Mr. Robert Kapp . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1982 Reverend Terry Miller . . . . . . . . . .1984

Reverend David Milligan . . . . . . . .1979 Mr. Richard Morey . . . . . . . . . . . .1993 Mr. Lee Moseley . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1997 Ms. Paula Phipps . . . . . . . . . . . . .1997 Reverend Jeffrey Pickard . . . . . . .1982 Mr. Donald Quattlebum . . . . . . . .1989 Mr. Jeffery Race . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1999 Ms. Priscilla Reichenberger . . . . .1985 Ms. Earlene Richardson . . . . . . . .1979 Mrs. Pamela Rix . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1988 Ms. Loretta Satterfield . . . . . . . . .1988 Ms. Jennifer Schumaker . . . . . . . .1993 Mrs. Glenda Stevenson . . . . . . . . .1992 Ms. Darlene Swope . . . . . . . . . . . .1994 Mr. George Tarver . . . . . . . . . . . .1971 Ms. Angela Tobin . . . . . . . . . . . . .1989 Mrs. Judy Underberg . . . . . . . . . .1981 Mr. Lee Underwood . . . . . . . . . . .1994 Ms. Monica Veal . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1978 Ms. Mayra Velez . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1986 Mr. Ronald Voss . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1993 Mrs. Debra Walker . . . . . . . . . . . .1985 Mr. Shane Weathington . . . . . . . .1991 Ms. Toscha Weathington . . . . . . .1992 Mrs. Glenda Welch . . . . . . . . . . . .1961 Miss Faith Whitacre . . . . . . . . . . .1992 Mr. William Wise IV . . . . . . . . . . . .1991 Mr. Jacob Wortz . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1979 Mr. Royce Yates . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1970 Mr. Douglas Yeager . . . . . . . . . . . .1984 Mr. Jim Young . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1994 Miss Gwenn Zalecki . . . . . . . . . . .1977 Ms. Claire Ziolkowski . . . . . . . . . .1987

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final perspective The God of All Comfort I Corinthians 1:3–11

by Steven M. Fettke “Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of compassion and the God of all comfort, who comforts us in all our troubles, so that we can comfort those in any trouble with the comfort we ourselves have received from God”(I Corinthians 1:3-4 NIV).

It is, indeed, a cruel world, and it is often difficult to find people willing to help us in our difficulties. The tragedy of the recent terrorist bombings graphically illustrates the wickedness in our world and all its attendant suffering.

What is also sad and tragic is that often we who are Christians can forget we are called to provide a witness of God’s caring, comforting presence. We can get so caught up in our own agendas and schedules that we forget that there are others around us who might be hurting. Yet we are often too selfish to take time out to help those who are hurting because it might mean we would get off our schedules or that we might have to hurt a bit with someone.

After all, don’t we have enough troubles of our own without having to take on someone else’s problems? This selfish attitude can start very young. Did you hear the story of the mother preparing breakfast for her two sons, Kevin, age 5, and Ryan, age 3? The boys began to argue over who would get the first pancake. Their mother saw the opportunity for a moral lesson. “If Jesus were sitting here, he would say, ‘Let my brother have the first pancake, I can wait.’” Kevin turned to his younger brother and said, “Ryan, you be Jesus!”

When you hear of war in the Middle East or new violence in the Balkan states or terrible crimes in our cities it doesn’t take a social scientist to figure out that we often encounter a certain level of human apathy, if not outright meanness in our society and in the larger world. We are not surprised to be treated shabbily by a store clerk or fellow driver on our roads. Who among us has not complained about a bored teenager who checked our groceries or a surly auto service manager who barely gave us the time of day when we took our car in for repair? In fact, kindness and civility surprise us when we find it.

In a cruel world there seems to be little room for comfort, especially the comfort about which the Apostle is speaking. The power of the gospel to bring genuine empathy and relief to the hurts of others seems so remote in a busy, agenda-oriented, “success” guided world. Yes, the local church is supposed to be a repository of such comfort, but for people harried and wounded by a hostile world there is great hesitancy and doubt of the possibility of comfort. And when we have spent six days protecting ourselves from verbal and emotional assaults, it is hard

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on the seventh day to break with old habits and believe the promise of God’s comfort or make an effort to lend another such promised comfort. After all, won’t the other be suspicious or expect payment in return?

In our scripture lesson the Apostle used a special word and its derivatives to explain comfort: paraclesis, from which the word, paracletos comes. This is the word “paraclete,” also used in John 14:16 to describe the work of the Holy Spirit. The word is often translated into English as “one called alongside (to comfort).” The idea of “coming alongside” someone, i.e., “being there,” has been dubbed the “ministry of presence.” This means a caring person is there for another in the most important way possible: by physical nearness and focused attention and energy. This is certainly the way the Holy Spirit sustains us; it is also the way the Holy Spirit guides us as we seek to be “God’s hand extended” to those who are hurting. All those who hurt need those who are sensitive to the Holy Spirit and who are not afraid to be vulnerable, transparent, and willing to practice the “ministry of presence.”

It is this “sharing” of both suffering and comfort that is so touching to me in this scripture lesson. To be able to share with people means that you have been allowed into their circle of life; you have “been there” in good times and bad; you have hurt when they hurt and laughed when they laughed.

Look around you in your church, in your neighborhood, in your family. Listen as the Holy Spirit helps you see what others are going through. Compose your prayers with a new sense of urgency and loving concern for those you know need God’s help. Put feet on your prayers and offer your hand and your presence to those who need someone “who comes alongside” with a kind of empathy that only one who knows Jesus Christ can understand and demonstrate.

The terrors and wickedness that assail us from all sides will not conquer us. We have a Comforter who comforts us and teaches us how to comfort others. In perilous times we respond in the best way we know how: by relying on God’s comforting presence and loving embrace. Who will be like Jesus to those all around who are hurting?

Here am I, Lord, use me.

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