Westwind, Spring 2008

Westwind www.wallawalla.edu/westwind

The Journal of Walla Walla University Spring 2008

Shaping the Vision President John McVay marks his first year at the helm 2007 Alumni of the Year Faith in the Vision

Letters to the Editor

It’s Been Awhile It has been a year since Westwind has found its way to your mailbox.

Transitioning to a new university name and shifting staff responsibilities gave us quite a challenge in producing the three issues of Westwind we typically do every year.

So now we bring you an issue brimming with stories and events from the current and last school year. Among the many noteworthy happenings was the change to our new name.

It may be awhile for the words “Walla Walla University” to come naturally to you. While I have a sentimental attachment to “Walla Walla College,” I’m excited by the positive spirit our new name has elicited from student and alumni groups.

This issue also includes the 2006-07 annual report with one difference. Although you will not see the names of each person who gave a gift last year, I want you to know that your support is invaluable and very much appreciated.

Thank you.

Rosa Jimenez Westind Editor

brought together by birds You caused us quite a laugh when we read the article “Uncovering ‘Fowl’ Play” (Fall 2006). There is some sort of ‘fowl’ play in the caption with the picture of Pamela Rasmussen!

The bird specimen that she is holding is not a Common Hoopoe but a Resplendent Quetzal. I am sure it was not ‘fowl’ play on her part that caused the mix-up.

My husband, Phil, and I met at Walla Walla our senior year. One of the great things we discovered about each other was that we both liked bird watching. I grew up near Malheur Lake in southeast Oregon, and by 10 years of age would go with college students who came to see the birds, telling them the names.

Phil grew up near Freeze Out Lake near Fairfield, Mont., where we live today. It is a prime migratory route so he got to know the birds, with encouragement from his father, who attended Walla Walla in the late ’30s.

We lived in Europe for more than a year and there we saw the Hoopoe. It is a very stylish bird.

We traveled to Australia and New Zealand with our youngest son, Denver, (currently a WWU senior) with a goal of trying to see as many kinds of birds as possible. We saw 200 new ones!

In Costa Rica we hired a guide to help us find the Quetzal in

Pamela Rasmussen holds a Resplendent Quetzl, not a Common Hoopoe.

the rainforest. They are very shy, rare and elegant. The guide had long dreadlocks and looked liked he had always lived in the rainforest, but he was a most wonderful and interesting person who had grown up attending Seventh-day Adventist Schools on the lowlands.

You meet the nicest people when you are birding. Denver’s first date with Elizabeth Morrison (currently a WWU junior) was trying to find a Snowy Owl that she had heard was seen in the area last year. (They never found the owl, but they were married in our yard on June 17, 2007, with the birds!)

Just for fun, I will tell you that my mother attended Walla Walla about 1928 or 1929 to become a teacher, and I had two sisters and a brother-in law who attended.

Phil has several family members who are Walla Walla alumni, including his brother Keith ’72; a sister, Louella ’73; and another brother and brother-in-law who

attended. Our son Derik is a 1992 graduate and we also have another son who attended. Five of our nieces and nephews, who graduated or attended, all grew up on the ranch where Phil and I have lived for 42 years! Great life! Keep looking those birds up!

Arlene (Ausmus) Harris ’64

Fairfield, Mont.

Look Again The “Uncovering ‘Fowl’ Play” article (Fall 2006) was interesting and I hope more accurate than the photo caption that accompanied it. As I recall, the Common Hoopoe (Upupa epops) is a light brown/tan bird with a black and white wing pattern and an erectile crest of black-tipped brown feathers. I have observed the Hoopoe many times while living in Zambia and Malawi.

The bird in the photo is most likely the Resplendent Quetzal (Pharomachrus mocinno), which I have seen several times in Costa Rica. I cannot read the label that is on the bird, so I can only suggest a “most likely” identification.

John Rogers ’71 College Place

ERRATA In the In Memory section of Westwind’s Fall 2006, we mistakenly switched the photographs of the two women we profiled.

Our apologies to the families of Ettine Iverson (photograph at right) and Eunice (Cartwright) Oliver.

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Contents

2 Letters to the Editor 4 Campus Current 9 Bits and Pieces 13 “May We Introduce …”

18 Campaign Report 26 Servant Leaders: 2007 Alumni of the Year

28 Interview

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Shaping the Vision

30 Alumnotes 37 In Memory

Matthew B Zimmerman

President John McVay has big plans for Walla Walla University

Westwind Spring 2008, Volume 27, Number 1 Editor Rosa Jimenez Production Manager Breanna Bork Campus Current Editor Kristi Spurgeon, Rebecca St. Clair Alumnotes Writer Lindsay Krueger Contributing Writers Annie Lambeth, Jenny Watters Design Robert Car Graphics Cover Photo Matthew B Zimmerman

39 Annual Report 51 From My Point of View

About the cover President John McVay’s first 17 months at Walla Walla University had many highlights, including the opening of the new Administration Building.

Westwind is published three times a year for alumni and friends of Walla Walla University, a Seventh-day Adventist university. It is produced by the Office of University Relations. This issue was printed in April 2008. Third-class postage is paid at College Place, Wash. © 2008 by Walla Walla University.

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Campus Current

People Notes Distinguished Faculty Lecture New Vice Presidents

Continuing the Mission Annual Evaluation Affirms Strong Spirituality on WWU Campus

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and students are open about their religion,” wrote one respondent.

Another respondent wrote, “Been SDA all my life, but never had a solid relationship with God until my senior year in high school, and over the last two years, He has become real to me.”

Students also noted the influence of religion classes on their spiritual experience, as well as other classes.

While some students affirmed the university’s chapel and worship program (meetings requiring student attendance), others cited the attendance requirement as negatively

affecting their spiritual life.

As a result of last year’s evaluation, several new initiatives have been adopted this year. Students have broader program options including colloquia programs and service activities that will fulfill attendance requirements. Because of the broadened focus, weekly chapel programs have been renamed “University CommUnity.”

Other changes include adding winter and spring Service Days and encouraging program coordinators to involve more students.

Leading in this campus-wide ef-

fort is the Spiritual Master Planning Committee, chaired by Susan Bungard, director of spiritual development. Pedrito Maynard-Reid, vice president for spiritual life and mission, notes that the group’s goal “is to ensure the university’s commitment to “embodying and reflecting a Seventh-day Adventist Christ-centered life in love, in truth, and in practice by both experiencing and extending the love of God through discipleship, integrity, and service—to the glory of God; in the spirit of Jesus.” n

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an the spiritual life of a campus be measured? Walla Walla University is taking intentional steps to do just that.

Every year since 2003, a representative number of students, faculty, and staff complete a formal survey responding to questions about spiritual life, church involvement, campus environment, and other areas.

In the survey completed last spring, 162 students, faculty, and staff indicated affirming responses overall. Students cited positive interactions with faculty, staff and other students. “I greatly enjoy how faculty

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Campus Current

Bryan Aulick

Professor’s New Book Spotlights Daniel

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dravko Stefanovic, professor of biblical studies, recently published his third book, Daniel: Wisdom for the Wise.

Released by Pacific Press Publishing Association, the work is a chapterby-chapter textbased commentary of the book of Daniel.

While writing the book, Stefanovic refrained from letting his own ideas influence how he read the text, allowing it to speak clearly to him.

“We are so prompt to read our own ideas into the text and let the Bible say those ideas back to us,” he says.

Stefanovic likened the process of writing the commentary to being an artist, saying, “You must pay attention to the details, but keep in mind they are part of the overall picture as well.”

Stefanovic chose the book of Daniel for several reasons. First, because of its importance to the Seventh-day Adventist Church. According to Stefanovic, no other denomination has published as much literature on the book as Adventists.

Its bilingual roots and compelling narrative made the book of Daniel a fascinating commentary project for author Zdravko Stefanovic.

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Second, Daniel is one of a few bilingual books in the Bible, originally written in both Hebrew and Aramaic—an ancient language which Stefanovic studied extensively in graduate school. The combination of such a fascinating book and personal interest inspired him.

Third, choosing Daniel was a request from his brother, Ranko Stefanovic, chair of the Department of Religion at Andrews University. In 2002, Ranko published a chapter-by-chapter text-based commentary on the book of Revelation. Ranko then asked Stefanovic to compose a similarly styled commentary to be packaged as a set with his own book, Revelations of Jesus Christ.

Multiple cross-cultural experiences have enabled Stefanovic to better understand the cultural aspects of the book of Daniel. Stefanovic has lived in Bosnia (the former Yugoslavia), France, Switzerland, Michigan, the Philippines, and mainland Asia.

Stefanovic has written several books, including The Aramaic of Daniel in the Light of Old Aramaic, a linguistic study of the book of Daniel, and Bridging East and West: Joseph Wolff’s Vision of Global Advent Mission, a life study of Joseph Wolff. n

onique Acosta, a 2007 history graduate, was awarded the University of Chicago Fellowship to study archeology. The fellowship covers full tuition and living expenses.

Acosta is earning her doctorate in Egyptian archaeology.

Her minor concentrations are Syro-Palestinian Archaelogy and Akkadian, the extinct eastern Semitic language of Assyria and Babylonia, which she has studied for two years already.

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haris Walikonis, a 2005 English graduate, was awarded a Fulbright grant to study linguistics in Albania this year. Walikonis is studying the effects of language standardization during the Communist period on the northern Albanian dialect. The grant covers tuition and all travel and living expenses for her year abroad.

In addition to taking classes and researching Albanian linguistics, Walikonis is involved in extracurricular activities designed to immerse her in the community. She also plans to volunteer as an English teacher with the Association of Albanian Girls and Women, an organization that helps former victims of forced prostitution reintegrate into society.

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ris Wettstein, a 2007 music graduate, was awarded a full tuition scholarship to Rice University in Houston, Texas. The scholarship will cover his expenses while he pursues a Masters of Music in Piano Performance.

To qualify for the scholarship, Wettstein spent a day at Rice University, giving a 15-minute audition and taking several tests in music history and theory. The scholarship was awarded based on the merit of his transcript, his resume, and his test scores. n

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Campus Current

Caring for the World Professor Aims to Instill Awareness of Nature’s Fragile Balance

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beautiful, prosperous culture disappeared hundreds of years ago, leaving behind only fascinating monuments and dozens of questions.

It’s a scenario that Jon Cole, professor of engineering, has seen repeated throughout the world.

He has devoted his career to preventing it from happening again, and naturally, it was the topic of his presentation at the annual Distinguished Faculty Lecture for the 2006-07 school year.

Cole’s lecture, “Portraits of Community: Interconnecting Civilizations and Resources,” focused on communities on Easter Island and in the Anasazi and Mayan cultures. These communities provide examples of how abusing Earth’s resources has a detrimental effect on the environment and future generations. Cole also turned to modern problems bearing a remarkable resemblance to issues reflected by those ancient cultures. “Dependence upon limited resources and interdepenJon Cole, director of the Natural Resources Conservation and Management program, shows plans for a waterway on WWU property. The plan will return the land to a more natural environment, much like the creek he stands by here.

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dence of neighboring regions provides us with lessons to anticipate our own future,” Cole warns.

Cole’s tenure at WWU stretches 43 years. He has been a highly regarded professor and adviser at the university since 1964, and until recently, was heavily involved in recruitment efforts for the Edward F. Cross School of Engineering.

Early in his teaching career, Cole took a three-year sabbatical

cal affiliation centered in Jordan.

During his time in the Middle East, Cole started to understand the long-term effect mankind that has had on the world.

“I began to get some glimmer of understanding,” he says of those experiences. “But to this environmental engineer, educated in the highly technological society of North America, central Jordan presented a challenge to observe, absorb, and analyze.”

engineering, and humanities, providing students with a holistic view of the problems facing our environment today. Spend just a few moments with the energetic professor and he’ll begin to display his deep love for the world’s natural resources and the effect of those resources on our culture and population.

In his lecture, Cole quoted physician and theologian Jack Provonsha declaring that “Cleaning up the earth’s rivers, lakes, and skies

to earn a doctoral degree in civil engineering from the University of Wisconsin. In 1976 he was a lecturer at Ege University in Izmir, Turkey as part of the Fulbright Scholar Program. Cole has also worked for many years with the Madaba Plains Project, a multi-disciplinary archaeologi-

Today Cole divides his time between instructing future engineers and furthering his respect for creation through the Natural Resources Conservation and Management program, which he helped develop more than 10 years ago. The inter-disciplinary program involves faculty from the sciences,

will involve enormous expenditures of effort and money, and there are no quick fixes … The tragedy is, we know what to do to clean things up, to restore our damaged ecosystems, and to prevent further despoiling. What is missing, at every level of society, is the collective will to do it.” n

Bryan Aulick

“The Lord God took the man and put him in the Garden of Eden to work it and take care of it.”

–Genesis 2:15

Campus Current

New Faculty Join University Ranks

First Row, from left: David Crawford and Cheris Brewer Current. Back Row, from left: Norman Thiel, Brent Bergherm, R.W. “Bill” Lane, and Jeff Cross.

Walla Walla University welcomes several new faculty members this year.

Brent Bergherm

Brent Bergherm transitioned to WWU from ImageSmart Creative in Walla Walla, a sign and vehicle graphics company.

In addition to his new role as instructor of graphics and photography in the Technology Department, Bergherm maintains his own business, Brent Bergherm Photography. “I really appreciate the support of my peers in the Technology Department,” says Bergherm, a 1999 graduate. “They have been extremely valuable to me as I start my teaching career.”

David Crawford is not a new face on campus, but he has switched to the other side of the stage. As a WWC student, Crawford was very involved, especially in drama productions.

Crawford is now the director of drama for the Communications Department. He graduated from WWU in 2004 with majors in English and education, and spent a year as a student missionary in Pohnpei, Micronesia.

Jeff Cross is a recent graduate of Colorado State University, where he received a master’s in science degree in chemistry. Cross is a 1998 chemistry graduate of WWU, where he now serves as as an assistant professor of chemistry.

Cheris Brewer Current is

a new assistant professor of social work and sociology. Her interest in the sociology of her own country prompted her to earn a

bachelor of arts degree in history and a master’s degree in American studies from Southern Adventist University, as well as a doctorate degree in American studies from Washington State University.

R.W. “Bill” Lane is an associate professor of industrial design.

Lane is from Mayne Island in the Canadian Gulf Islands. He has a bachelor’s degree in industrial design from Carlton University, and a master’s of engineering degree from the University of Colorado.

“Working with a quality small university where students have a very positive community ethic is a new experience for me,” Lane says. “I am enjoying it tremendously, and am excited to start putting WWU on the map as having a quality industrial design program.”

Norman Thiel graduated from WWU in 1982 and continued his education at the University of California, Los Angeles, where he earned a mas-

ter’s in business administration.

He worked for Thiel Consulting, a wireless marketing and technology consultancy, before accepting the position of WWU’s assistant professor of marketing in August. “I expect to be stimulated and challenged by my students,” Thiel says. “I am eager to transfer my work experience into the classroom.” n

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Campus Current

New Vice Presidents Bring Diverse Experiences to Roles Steve Rose and Ken Rogers are eager to help students realize their service potential.

adults. “It is contagious and invigorating,” Rose says. “Combining this energy and enthusiasm with an organization that is so committed to the spiritual values and service that are core to Adventism appeals to me.”

Rose and his wife, Suzann, have three children: Janae, Sara, and Dustin.

Rose replaced Manford Simcock, who retired in 2006 after 24 years of service as vice president for financial administration.

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en Rogers is serving in his second year as vice president for student administration in June. He is from Collegedale, Tenn., where he served for 16 years as chaplain for Southern Adventist University.

As the campus chaplain, he enjoyed working with the student missions program and developing a taskforce assistant chaplain program, as well as a youth ministry class that has evolved into a youth ministry minor.

“Through role modeling and involvement in student life activities, I hope I can impact those around me with an attitude of respect and awe for our God, and a desire to serve our fellow man in love and service,” he says.

With family roots in the Northwest, Rogers is happy to be in the region to be close to family. Rogers has two adult sons, Brandon and Brock, both of whom live on the west coast. His third son, Brent, died from pneu-

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teve Rose is the new vice president for financial administration. Rose hails from Maryland, where he held the position of undertreasurer and an associate editor for the General Conference of Seventhday Adventists for more than eight years.

Rose spent the early part of his career in foreign missions, serving in financial administration for the church division offices in Singapore and the Philippines.

Rose believes in preparing young people for service and knows WWU holds this as a core value. He is excited about being a part of this endeavor. “I see my role as maintaining the university’s financial stability as a platform on which to grow and ensure that young adults continue to be equipped for a lifetime of service,” he says.

Contributing to his excitement about his new post is Rose’s assurance in the energy and enthusiasm that is so apparent in young

monia complications in 2001.

He was 18 years old.

Last summer, Rogers became a newlywed. He and his wife, Cheryl, were married in August.

Rogers replaced June Ferguson, who served as vice president for student administration for seven years. n

Join Loren Dickinson and Donnie Rigby for a London and Edinburgh Reunion Tour June 16 to 26, 2008. Sponsored by Walla Walla University. $3,700 per person includes airfare, tours, lodging and breakfasts.

Westminster Buckingham Palace British Museum

Downing Street St. Paul’s Cathedral Stonehenge

Parliament National Gallery of Art Much more

For more information and to make reservations see alumni.wallawalla.edu or call 800.377.2586.

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Bits & Pieces Faculty Book Picks Nurture your spiritual side with these selections from our faculty’s bookshelves.

Take Us With You— On Your iPod, That Is WWU is jumping on the podcast bandwagon with iTunes U, a creative approach to sharing our many resources with students, alumni, and the community. Using the popular iTunes music store, you can download free podcasts of speeches, special events, faculty lectures, and worship services. Check it out at www.wallawalla.edu/iTunesU.

A History as Long as Language Itself The history of the English Department has been forever documented in a book by Professor Emeritus Carolyn Shultz. Shultz, who taught at WWU for 35 years, spent 15 months researching Playing Our Parts: A Short History of the English Department at WWC, 1892-2005. The book includes more than 40 photographs, a full history, and many funny anecdotes from the early years of one of WWU’s longestrunning departments. Copies of Playing Our Parts are available from the English Department. Call (509) 527-2862 for more information.

Paul Dybdahl, associate professor of religion, recommends The Chronicles of Narnia by C.S. Lewis. “In recent months, the reading I have most benefited from has actually been a reread of this series. I suspect most of us are familiar with this seven-volume epic which describes the battle between good and evil in the imaginary land of Narnia. The series not only alludes to Christian concepts but illustrates, explores, and even defends them.”

David Evans, assistant dean of men, recommends The Desire of Ages by Ellen G. White. “Each time I read this book, I am shown new things, inspired in new ways. To look at the life of the One we are to model our lives after, to relive His time on earth, and to picture the hope of our future is awe-inspiring. This book will change your life.”

Joe Galusha, associate vice president for graduate studies, recommends Prayer: Does it Make Any Difference? by Philip Yancey.

“Yancey tackles some of my most pressing questions of late, such as: What difference does prayer really make? Does prayer change God? Whose fault is unanswered prayer?

This book’s genuine, open, flowing style enhances confidence in God’s leading, direction, and ultimate control of all things.”

Christy Berry, research librarian, recommends Walking on Water: Reflections on Faith and Art by Madeleine L’Engle. “This Christian author tackles the question, ‘What is Christian art?’ In 12 brief meditations she answers this for herself with thoughts that intrigue and challenge all of us who may have asked the same question.”

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Shaping the Vision realizing our dreams for walla walla university

By Liz Findley

Based in the new Administration Building, John McVay is in his second year as president of WWU. 10 Westwind Spring 2008

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ince its beginning in 1892, Walla Walla University has been helping students navigate the precarious paths to adulthood, the academic and professional worlds, and the search for spiritual identity. Professors have come and gone, departments have blurred in and out of existence, buildings have been constructed and demolished, and administrators have made their mark. Still, the questions the founders asked are similar to the ones that

today’s university leaders ask: How does an institution define itself? How does it maintain its relevance and integrity? What distinguishes Seventh-day Adventist higher education institutions from other universities? And how does a Seventh-day Adventist university help students distinguish themselves in the 21st century?

It is the role of the students, faculty, staff, and administrators to mold the institution into a form that embodies education in the service of Christian values.

And of course it is the figure at the head of the institution, the president, who is instrumental in defining that form. the man ince 2006, John K. McVay has led in shaping education at Walla Walla University. McVay became the 23rd president of the university at the beginning of the 2006-07 school year.

McVay—a serious academic—has an unwavering commitment to Seventhday Adventist education. His role is not an easy one: to continue to pilot the institution forward. And McVay has clear ideas about what forward means.

In addition to maintaining an environment where students can grow academically and resources are managed carefully, McVay is passionate about creating a new model of spiritual nurture for students at WWU. McVay first introduced his image of Seventh-day Adventist higher education—and the ideals that WWU could achieve— in his inauguration speech, “Bold Vision: God’s Leading in Our Story.” In his presentation, and in the successive months he has been at the university’s helm, it is evident that he firmly places the value of a school in its students.

“You may recall the words, ‘Higher than the highest human thought can reach is God’s ideal for His children’,” McVay said, concluding his inaugural address. “I believe the same to be true of institutions. However bold our vision, we can never match the cosmic propor-

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tions of God’s dreams for this place.”

To McVay, what matters more than words and goals are actions—what the words and goals create in the world.

Planting the seed of what WWU stands for in every student’s heart represents the institution’s reason for being. Is this an ambitious goal? Yes, and McVay thinks so too. But aiming high is what WWU has always been about.

The goal iscipleship, spiritual formation, and faith nurture: With these three concepts at the center of his vision for WWU, McVay wants to develop, in association with faculty, staff, and administrators, a system of “mentoring and accompanying young adults on their faith journey in a more personal way than we have done in the past,” he says. Of course, much of that mentoring work already occurs between students and professors on an unofficial level. WWU professors have guided students’ growth in faith and learning since the beginning of the university. But McVay is envisioning a more complete and institution-wide involvement—one that blends campus resources and trains faculty, staff, and administration to be more effective and intentional about helping students on their spiritual journeys.

WWU as an institution already has a strong mission statement and compelling (or some such adjective) institutional goals—a base that will remain an integral part of the institution. “Our current mission statement is exciting and energizing,” McVay says. “Faith in God; excellence in thought; generosity in service; beauty in expression; these are values that will continue to form this institution.” McVay sees WWU at the forefront of the Adventist institutions of higher education that have worked to offer service and outreach opportunities for students. “I’m very proud of what we do here,” he says. It is a strong base on which McVay would like to build.

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The challenges ew jobs are as challenging as that of university president. In addition to astute business managements skills, the job requires the sound relationship skills in interacting, and at times, mediating between multiple constituencies.

During his relatively shorttenure as WWU president, McVay’s skills in all these areas have already been thoroughly tested.

One month after officially stepping into office, McVay led in presenting the institution’s five-year report to the university’s highest governing body, the Walla Walla University Constituency.

This group is comprised of delegates representing the Seventh-day Adventist Church in Alaska, Idaho, Montana, Oregon, and Washington.

Highlighting the meeting’s agenda was the proposed university name change. In a two-hour discussion, church delegates debated the pros and cons of several names.

To many delegates and observers at the meeting, McVay’s contribution to the discussion of the university’s specific name preference—Walla Walla University—was inspiring.

“I was impressed with his ability to speak to the issues clearly and convincingly,” says one observer. Another delegate, whose mind was changed after hearing McVay’s and other university representative’s comments, remarked that the university had done an excellent job of presenting its case.

In the ensuing year, McVay led the institution’s transition to the new university name, which became official September 1, 2007.

In addition to the many necessary tangible changes—promotion, signs, stationery, graphic identity, etc.—the university name project has given McVay a platform to examine the school’s mission and values.

McVay has spent significant time in developing a sense of what Walla Walla University is all about—listening to students, staff, faculty, and administration.

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The McVay family includes, from left, Macy, Pam, John, and Marshall.

them is stewardship and maintaining efficiency in delivering education in order to slow the tide of rising tuition costs.

The initiatives ow the university accomplishes this undertaking will be addressed as McVay leads in refining three strategic initiatives that will drive campus priorities for the next three years.

The first initiative centers on shaping campus culture to fit the school’s mission, and developing detailed plans for financial stability and growth, enrollment management, marketing and recruiting, development, facility maintenance, and new construction.

A second will focus on developing an effective marketing plan to support the new school name and identity.

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For example, in one all-day session, faculty and staff representatives examined the school’s mission, and looking to the future, outlined strategic initiatives they considered to be the highest priority.

In addition to listening to campus voices, McVay is committed to addressing the concerns voiced by the university’s board of trustees. The board has asked McVay and the administration to address a number of priorities—among

And, in keeping with McVay’s vision of the highest aspiration for a Seventhday Adventist university, a third initiative will center on developing a fresh, creative model for fostering faith nurturing, discipleship, and spiritual formation on campus.

The focus on students’ personal faith doesn’t mean a lessened emphasis on academics. “The fact that our education is grounded in commitment to Christ and scripture doesn’t let us off the hook in terms of academic excellence, excellence in thought, skill-based learning, and preparing for the professions,” McVay says. “If anything, that should lead to broad-based excellence in thought and learning.”

For McVay and his administrative team, though, the end goal is not the only important aspect of this process.

“This process of rethinking our institution and re-envisioning what God is about in this place may be as important as the eventual outcome and the specific strategic initiatives we might adopt for the university,” he says. n

Coming Full Circle A sense of vision is present throughout McVay’s history— his family story and previous employment seem to have been leading him to where he is today. Before he’d ever thought of working at WWU, McVay had favorable impressions of the university. “Both my father and brother revered this place,” he says.

McVay’s journey to WWU began with his father, Kenneth, who graduated from WWU in 1950 with a bachelor’s degree in biblical languages. “He invariably spoke in glowing, reverential tones about his experience at Walla Walla University,” McVay says.

After college, Kenneth McVay and his wife, Blanche, moved to Oregon, where he served as a pastor. John McVay was born there, and though the McVay family moved to Texas when he was young, he has always considered the Northwest his home.

McVay attended Georgia-Cumberland Academy, where he went to school with his future wife, Pam Aalborg. After academy, McVay went to Southern Adventist 12 Westwind Spring 2008

University for his bachelor’s degree in theology, finishing his coursework in three years and serving as a task force worker for another year. Two weeks after graduating from college, John McVay and Pam Aalborg married. Their next step was to leave the familiar and move to Andrews University, where McVay attended seminary.

After seminary, John and Pam were called to Douglasville, Ga., where soon after their arrival John took the place of the senior pastor. Their next move, in 1985, took them in a different direction— geographically and occupationally—to Pacific Union College in Angwin, Calif., where John chaired the religion department, taught, and served as senior pastor.

During this time, John also completed doctoral studies in New Testament at England’s Sheffield University in 1995.

The McVays spent 13 years in California, where their two children, Marshall and Macy, now 20 and 16, were born. The family was then again called to Andrews

University, where John taught New Testament studies and worked as associate dean. He eventually transitioned to become dean of the seminary. In this position, McVay was responsible for overseeing the program, supervising 40 full-time faculty members, as well as adjunct professors and additional staff, and administering the $8 million budget. He remained dean until he came to WWU.

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Introduce ...

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President John McVay introduces “Walla Walla University” in a speech presented as the first convocation chapel of the 2007-08 school year.

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e thank you for gathering here today to celebrate an historic moment.

Walla Walla College is now Walla Walla University: Seventhday Adventist Higher Education.

You and I, bright sophisticates that we are, would never have done such a crazy thing. It seems a patently foolish act.

At that point in history there are, after all, only three four-year high schools in the entire state. There’s only one each in the neighboring states of Oregon and Idaho.

And “higher education” is just emerging. Washington University (by an earlier and much longer name) is founded the same year with just 47 students and five faculty members.

Here’s the wild idea: • Found a college on thin air • Train God-fearing, people-loving, young adults • Set them loose to change the world The sponsoring church group, Seventh-day Adventists, consists of just 1,500 members in the Northwest.

Without the help of a savvy, farsighted patron, that wild idea would have died, what many might have judged as an early and timely death.

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Enter Dr. Nelson Blalock, M.D. Not a member of that sponsoring church group, he nonetheless buys into the wild idea. He dreams the dream and sees the vision.

He donates 40 acres of his orchard and leads the Citizens’ Committee of Walla Walla to victory in a bidding war with Milton, Ore., and both Pasco and Spokane, Wash.

And so it is that on Dec. 7, 1892, 91 students gather around a small faculty and a few dignitaries in the basement gymnasium of the substantial, new college building.

They seem to have begun with a hymn, a most appropriate one: “Praise God from Whom All Blessings Flow.”

Walla Walla College: • A wild but visionary idea • A partnership between Seventhday Adventists and the citizens of the Walla Walla Valley • A blessed school, blessed every one of its 115 years For those 115 years this place has been known as Walla Walla College.

That name has rung true. It has resonated with a dedication to excellence in academics and reverberated with generosity in service.

The name has served us so well. Why change it?

You are likely acquainted with a

number of excellent responses to that question, including these three: First, the names of colleges are changing and we need to communicate clearly our identity.

Many community colleges are dropping the word “community.”

And many of our peer institutions have exchanged “college” for “university.” For example, of the 10 member schools of the Independent Colleges of Washington, we are among the last to adopt the label “university.” Of the ten, only Whitman College, right here in Walla Walla, still proudly bears the label “college.”

In the light of these developments, we believe that “Walla Walla University” better communicates our identity.

Second, there is a benefit for prospective international students as well.

In many parts of the world, the term “college” means “high school.” Again, our new name provides a clearer sense of our identity.

Third, for over 10 years external organizations and especially the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education, have recognized our school as a masters-level, regional university.

In adopting the label university, we update our name to match the reality of this school. We are a teaching university offering a wide variety of academic and professional programs on the undergraduate level, together with a respected, select set of graduate programs.

As we rattle off that litany of reasons, though, we would carefully edit any syllable of self-congratulation.

We would still sing that hymn: “Praise God from Whom All Blessings Flow.”

Someone, keenly aware of the current state of higher education, might with plaintive voice and good reason ask: “Do you really wish to become a university?”

In 2004, novelist Tom Wolfe published I Am Charlotte Simmons, a raunchy depiction of American university culture based on research at places like Stanford University and the University of Michigan.

While the United States system of higher education is often touted as the best in the world, Wolfe’s novel has cued a fresh critique.

New York Times columnist David Brooks—in a review later applauded by the novelist—writes that Wolfe has “located one of the paradoxes of the age. Highly educated young people are tutored, taught and monitored in all aspects of their lives, except the most important, which is character building. When it comes to this, most universities leave them alone. And they find themselves in a world of unprecedented ambiguity, … where it’s not clear if anything can be said to be absolutely true.”1

Do we really wish to become a university?

If Wolfe’s depiction truly represents university culture in our nation, we would respond, “Yes, but in a most counter-cultural sense.”

In 1892, Walla Walla College stated its mission this way: The school would provide young people with “‘a Christian education, surrounded with influences favorable to the development of Christian character.’”2 Today, our mission reads like this: We are a community of faith and discovery committed to: • Excellence in Thought • Beauty in Expression • Generosity in Service • Faith in God I would remind you that the true measure of an institution is not its endowment, its buildings, its accreditations, the size of its student body or the number of its graduates, a prestigious academic reputation, its ratings in US News & World Report, the number of active student organizations, or the qualifications and global recognition of its faculty.

All these are important, but none represents the essential measure of the institution. The real measure of an institution lies in the character and grit of its students and the service of its graduates.

What mark do they make in the world? Is the world a better place because they walk its streets, lead its board rooms, minister in its hospitals, teach in its schools, preach in its churches, argue cases in its courtrooms, perform faithfully the task of social workers in its communities,

serve as engineers in its laboratories and, perhaps most important of all, are faithful in the way they live their lives in their home circles? In the midst of their successes and failures, do they live authentic and accountable Christian lives?

Is the presence of God made manifest in them? Is the incarnation of Jesus grasped afresh by the way they craft their lives?

“He has told you, O mortal, what is good; and what does the Lord require of you but to do justice, and to love kindness, and to walk humbly with your God?”3 So much has changed.

And now, even that durable label, “Walla Walla College” has been exchanged for “Walla Walla University.”

So much, though, has endured, including our essential partnership with the citizens of the Walla Walla Valley, thousands of whom, now, are alumni of this place.

The wild idea has become wilder still: • Operate a university on thin air • Train God-fearing, people-loving students • Set them loose to change the world Thank you—friends, students, faculty and staff—for helping this “wild idea” live on: Walla Walla University

David Brooks, “‘Moral Suicide,’ á la Wolfe”. (http:// www.nytimes.com/2004/11/16/opinion/16brooks. html?_r=1&oref=slogin), November 16, 2004

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2 Aamodt, T. D. (1992). Bold Venture: A History of Walla Walla College. College Place: Walla Walla College 3

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S e v e n t h - D ay Ad v e n t i s t H i g h e r Edu c a t i o n

Department of Mathematics

204 S. College Avenue College Place, WA 99324-1198

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Rosario Beach Marine Laboratory

15510 Rosario Beach Road Anacortes, WA 98221 (360) 293-2326 toll-free (866) ROSARIO fax (360) 293-2325 email rosarioinfo@wallawalla.edu rosario.wallawalla.edu

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We Did It …

Together

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Faith In the Vision: The Campaign for Walla Walla University Final Report

Thank You With the help of more than 4,000 alumni and friends we met the $18-million goal set for the university’s largest campaign ever.

Last April’s grand opening of the Administration Building marked a new chapter in WWU’s history.­ But the campaign did more than replace a worn campus icon. Updates to the Rosario Marine Station campus and a new Communications Arts Center mean today’s 21st century students have the facilities they need to hone their skills. Whether broadcasting the six o’clock news or mixing chemicals in an updated lab, students will leave WWU with the confidence to go boldly into whatever future God has prepared for them.

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The Administration

Building

To the first students of Walla Walla University, the Administration Building was the university. Part dormitory, cafeteria, church, and classroom, the university 91 students spent almost every waking—and sleeping—hour inside its walls. Sadly, after more than 100 years as the university’s epicenter, the building no longer met safety codes and was razed in 2003.

Images of the first Administration Building grace the foyer of the new edifice, giving students a glimpse into the storied history of the university.

“Smart classrooms” in the new Administration Building allow professors and students to take advantage of multi-media teaching resources such as video and the Internet.

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President John McVay and Bryan Brashear, 2006-07 student body president, do the honors at the Administration Building Grand Opening and Ribbon Cutting ceremony on April 28, 2007.

A new building began to take shape in 2005, with a design aesthetic evoking the original, though thoroughly modern with an elevator, handicap accessible restrooms, and building-wide WiFi. While today’s students may no longer bathe or worship within its walls, the new Administration Building continues in the tradition of the original—serving as the focal point of our bustling campus.

The Hall of Presidents located on the third floor honors WWU’s visionaries of years past.

Kirsten Archer, senior English and history major, and Rachel Dettwiler, senior English and elementary education, take advantage of some quiet time in the History Resource Center.

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Media Arts

Washington state Lieutenant Governor Brad Owen, fifth from left, presides over a public hearing in the Center’s “black-box theater,” also known as the Donnie Rigby Stage.

Center

Spanning 10,500 square feet, the Communications Media Arts Center is a first-class facility where more than 100 communications students hone their professional skills. Students and faculty work in custom studios, classrooms, and a performance theatre. New department headquarters, just across the hall from the Department of Technology, provides a central hub for the communications program.

The James C. Hannum Television Studio has 19 foot ceilings and can accommodate several sets for ongoing programming and student projects.

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Rosario Beach Marine

Laboratory

If you haven’t visited the Rosario Beach Marine Research Station, you should! This jewel in the crown of Walla Walla University was revitalized in 2001, and since then, has enjoyed a renewal of activity. Long known for its unique atmosphere, both socially and academically, the station’s new cabins and meeting hall make this atmosphere more accessible to the public.

Cabins at the water’s edge make it easy to commune with nature.

With community in mind, Lindgren Hall is the perfect setting for summer school dining, church retreats, and even private study time.

Social Work Project Campus leaders are in the first planning phase for a new facility for the Wilma Hepker School of Social Work and Sociology.

A significant lead gift was received in 2006-07. Watch for more progress on this project.

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Thank You For any great cause, the involvement of a small group of people is essential to its success. Walla Walla University is blessed to have the support of the following people who gave major contributions to the campaign.

MAJOR DONORS

More than 150 alumni and friends gave more than $1,000. $250,000+ Columbia Ventures Corporation Joyce Dutro Jack and Joan Hilde Lindgren Foundation M.J. Murdock Charitable Trust Peterson Family Foundation Donald and Elsie Peterson James Sadoyama and Thais Thrasher Anonymous

All in all, more than 4,000 alumni and friends contributed to the effort. From this group, 3,500 gave gifts ranging from $1 to just below $1,000. Representing this group, are the 20 alumni and friends featured on the report’s cover photo. They include: Mike and Breanna (Mayne) Bork Ron and Nancy (Jensen) Davis Kory Ferguson Cary and Pam (Zachrison) Fry, Zachary and Hope Larry and Tricia (Stone) Lofthouse, Lauren and Clair Lyman and Vicki (Specht) Miller Adina (Tapu) Pearson David and Melissa (Tessier) Rae

After a four-month feasibility study, WWU leaders set $18 million as a fundraising goal.

A groundbreaking launches the Rosario revitalization project.

1996

1997

$50,000 - $249,999 Adventist Health Donald and Sharon Ammon Christian Ed Found of the NW Foundation of Caring Fund Don and Phyllis Hall Harold and Delta Huber Robert and Peggy Kaye William and Esther Littlejohn Olen and Mary Nations Sherwood Trust Jaclin Smith Wendell and Betsy White $10,000 - $49,999 Baker Boyer National Bank Richard and Debra Behrens Harold and Betty Benson Burton Briggs Jane Brown Raymond Bungard Werner Carlson Sam and Gracie Carvajal C.D. Hart Investors LTD Alan and Sherilee Coffey Bonnie Colson Larry and Jane Dodds Mark and Pam Duffy

1998

Ken Dunton Gary and Udell Fresk Wilfred and Konnie Geschke Howard and Judy Gimbel Richard and Carmen Graham Robert Graham Walter and Beverly Hadley Robert Hamilton Jon Harder Dave and Annie Heusser Marjorie Houston Brad and Cheryl Jacobson Jon and Jeanette Kattenhorn Don and Linda Kellogg Rick Leach and Vicky Ras Gil and Penny Messenger Lyman and Vickie Miller Max and Jean Miracle James and Laurie Munson John and Janet Neumann Mickey Purdom Craig and Tracy Reynolds Greg and Debbie Richmond Mike and Tami Rodgers Robert and Janelle Schmidt Stew and Elaine Shankel Dennis and Jane Snider Eldon and Barbara Stratton Darrell and Denia Tinker Bill Wagner Sue Wagner Keith and Jennifer Willard Joe and Barbara Willey $2,500 - $9,999 Clarence and Judy Anderson Terry and Janice Anderson Jennifer Baldwin Norman and Vicki Ballou David and Colleen Baylink Blue Mt. Credit Union Chris and Connie Boskind Myrna Bowie

Karen Johnson, vice president for university advancement, and President W.G. Nelson raise $9 million from major donors during the campaign’s first phase.

An open house celebration is held for the new cabins and the new Lindgren Dining Hall at the Rosario Beach Marine Station.

With $9,426,620 raised, the Faith in the Vision project is publicly announced at Homecoming Weekend.

1999

2000

2001

Campaign goal: $18,000,000

Jimm and Susie Bunch Miriam Chang and Arthur Donoho Ruth Christensen Bert and Evelyn Connell Carlton and Nancy Cross Roger and Sheila Cumbo Virgil Cumbo Mike and Angie Devitt Marc and Charmain Dunn Jon and Kathryn Dybdahl Andy and Debra Engdahl June Ferguson Delmer and Marilyn Fjarli Ellsworth and Shirley Gallimore Joseph and Marilyn Galusha Brent and Karen Gardner General Conference of Seventh-day Adventists Henry and Lorraine Gerber Richard and Gwen Gingrich Jim and Sylvia Grindley Len and Ruth Harms Lewis and Ruth Hart Richard and Judith Hart Jim and Vikki Hein Jim and Jackie Henneberg Tony and Bonnie Henneberg Cleve Henriques Frank Howard Angeline Huang Steve and Susan Iwasa Alan and Linda Jacobson Edward and Karrin Jensen Knut Jensen Lyle and Mildred Jensen Claran and Marjorie Jesse Lois Johannes Laurens and Linda Johansen Darrell and Karen Johnson Melvin Johnson Ed Johnston Leland and Alice Juhl James and Mabel Klein Robert and June Koide

Paul and Corienne Kramer Alvin and Verla Kwiram Dale and Kathy Lampson Eric and Heilen Lindgren Ed and Ruth MacKenzie Dan and Betsy Matthews Warren and Brenda McGuire David Meyer North Pacific Union Conference Bill and Gloria Oakes Karen Ordelheide Peter Ordelheide Jere and Susan Patzer Barbara Prowant Merle and Rita Prusia Stanley and Florence Ray Forrest and Kathleen Ritland John and Susan Sackett Chuck Scriven Senior Class of 2005 Manford and Betty Simcock Clyde and Winnie Smith John and Linda Stedman Darryl and Debbie Tan Diane Tebelius Constance Tiffany Kelly Turner Rich and Tara Tyler Clinton and Martha Valley Larry and Colleen Vercio Temesgen Wakwaya Nan Wang Jim Weller and Ginger Ketting-Weller David and Janet Wilkins Louis Wolfkill James and Beth Zachary

April The new KGTS studio and Communications Media Arts Center are dedicated.

September The demolition of the Ad Building begins.

2002

2003

2004

January The campaign goal is reached.

February Ad Building construction is completed and building occupants begin moving in.

June A groundbreaking ceremony launches the construction of the new Ad Building.

Alumni tour Ad Building construction site.

April The building opens for Homecoming Weekend grand opening.

2005

2006

2007

Servant

2007 Alumni

Ottis Edwards

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o countless Seventh-day Adventist Church members in the Far East, Ottis Edwards embodies the life of a disciple of Christ.

From 1960 to 1993 Ottis served as a respected and prominent church leader in the Far Eastern Division. With his beloved wife, Dottie (att.), at his side, Ottis advanced the work of education through his incisive leadership and ability to connect with all people.

It is a life Ottis had not imagined possible as a young college student.

Graduating in 1952 with a major in theology, Ottis anticipated serving as a pastor of a little church, but God had other plans.

Ottis started his career as a teacher at a small Oregon school. He and Dottie taught all eight grades until the Korean War interrupted their lives and Ottis was called into service.

After the war, the couple taught in Eugene, where they adopted a baby girl they named Londa. Ottis completed his master’s in education degree from Walla Walla University in 1960. Soon after, the couple was invited to Philippine Union College where Ottis headed the English Department and Dottie taught grade school.

Ottis was then called to Mt. View College on the island of Mindanao.

On furlough, Ottis earned his doctorate in education and then returned to Philippine Union College. By 1967 he was named college president and spearheaded the expansion to university status. Ninety-five property sites later they found the ideal place to relocate the college, except for one obstacle: the Philippines was under martial law, and the president declared that property of a certain size be reverted to the tenets. Miraculously, a government official negotiated a deal with the tenants, landowners, and the college. Today, the Adventist University of the Philippines serves 5,000 students.

In 1973, the family moved to Singapore where Ottis was Director of Education and later President of the Far Eastern Division. Twenty years later, he and Dottie returned to the U.S. for “retirement,” which included stints with ADRA and International Children’s Care.

Ottis and Dottie were married nearly 56 years when she passed away in 2006. Dottie was “courageous and always had a terrific spirit,” Ottis says. The couple worked and traveled together for a lifetime—ever willing to follow God’s plan for their lives.

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Lois Hellie

F

rom the days of punch cards to today’s wired world, Lois Hellie has served more than 40 years in technology and administrative leadership. A field often characterized by intense pressure and challenge, Lois led with resolve, patience, and a willingness to go the extra mile.

Lois’ relationship with technology began in the Walla Walla University accounting office in the 1950s. As a student she worked for the legendary Mrs. Applington. Applington purchased a giant $1,500 calculator, and Lois has reveled in “being on the cutting edge” ever since.

In 1957, Lois graduated with a major in office administration and began her career as a hospital accountant. She returned to WWU’s accounting office eight years later to serve as chief accountant and office manager.

Deciding it was time for a change, Lois and her husband, Paul, moved to Southern California in 1978 where Lois became director of payroll at Loma Linda University and Medical Center. Lois added director of personnel to her resume before transitioning to Glendale Adventist Medical Center where she worked from 1982 to 1990. She served as financial planning manger, controller, and budget manager.

Forever loyal to her alma mater, Lois and Paul returned to College Place where Lois once again joined WWU, this time serving as administrative computing manager and director of the campus computer center.

Soon after her formal retirement, she started a volunteer program at WWU, directing it for three years. Lois confesses that she hasn’t sold anything on eBay yet, but she may find time between volunteering, sewing, scrapbooking, and spending quality time with her seven grandchildren. Whatever Lois is doing, her infectious laugh is sure to bring joy to those around her.

She currently volunteers for Gospel Outreach as an associate treasurer.

For many years she served as treasurer of the Alumni Association, a position now held by her son, Richard, a WWU graduate. The Hellie’s other two children, Lorinda and Michael, also graduated from WWU.

Leaders

of the Year

Gerald Winslow

I

n a world where ethical dilemmas such as euthanasia and human genetics make front page news, Gerald Winslow serves as a teacher and author of bioethics, answering its toughest questions from a Christian perspective.

Gerald serves as professor of ethics at Loma Linda University and as vice president for spiritual life of LLU Adventist Health Sciences Center.

Gerald’s articles have appeared in academic journals such as General Dentistry and The Journal of Medicine and Philosophy. His first book, Triage and Justice, was published in 1982—establishing his prominence in the field of biomedical ethics. He has presented lectures at universities and for professional groups throughout North America and in Australia and Europe, and has served as an ethics consultant to a number of health care organizations including Roche Pharmaceuticals. He also serves on panels monitoring medical research studies.

Gerald’s first love, however, is teaching. “Teaching is what I’ve lived for,” he says. Gerald, a 1967 theology graduate, began his teaching career at Walla Walla University. Gerald served 19 years as a professor in the School of Theology where students remember him as an excellent and thought-provoking teacher.

During his tenure at WWU, Gerald earned a doctoral degree from the Graduate Theological Union in Berkeley, Calif. He also holds a master’s degree from Andrew’s University.

Despite his busy schedule and scholarly pursuits, Gerald still finds time to delve into carpentry, a skill he learned from his father growing up in his hometown of Jefferson, Ore. With his professional-level ability, Gerald built a home for his family while in Walla Walla.

Gerald and his wife, Betty, are dedicated Scrabble players and world travelers. They have two daughters, Lisa and Angela.

As he reflects on his life, Gerald sums it up this way: “I have been uncommonly blessed.”

Paul Rasmussen

W

hen Paul Rasmussen started his Walla Walla auto body shop in 1986, he had no idea how his business and community relationships would one day help him realize his dream of establishing a community center ministry.

What began as Paul’s small idea has grown into SonBridge, a community service center supported by Walla Walla Valley Adventist churches.

The story began when Paul, a 1972 industrial education graduate, and his cousin talked about acquiring a vacated nursing home located between College Place and Walla Walla. They felt impressed to present the idea to their church, the College Place Seventh-day Adventist Church, which adopted the idea immediately.

As the project began, Paul was in charge of contacting individuals from various churches. He recalls, “I hadn’t gotten around to contacting anyone, but a week later the first name on my list came into the shop. Then the next person dropped by until all six people came in within a week’s time. I didn’t call a single one! I knew God was in charge, and miracles keep happening.”

While remodeling at SonBridge continues, 8,000 square feet now house a thriving thrift store and medical clinic. Blue Mt. Television and LifeTalk Radio will operate from the center. Future plans include expanding the medical clinic, adding dental services, and offering a variety of classes on topics ranging from health issues to financial planning.

As acting director of the center, Paul focuses on partnering with community organizations such as the YWCA, veterans groups, and HelpLine.

Proceeds from the thrift store, area Adventist churches, and private donations support the community center.

Paul’s experiences as a business owner and teacher are invaluable as he guides SonBridge’s growth. “God puts you into places for a reason, later you discover it.”

The Center has become an integral part of Paul’s commitment to involving church in the community. Paul’s family joins him in his dedication. Paul and his wife, Judy, have three children, Jeff, Kim, and Kandee.

“I can do nothing, but God can do something through me. If I can get others excited, it can make a difference with many more souls,” he says.

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Interview

Horse Sense

By Amy Wilkinson Struck by two tragedies within the same year—a riding accident and the death of her mother—Leigh Shambo, a 2000 master of social work graduate, found comfort in her lifelong love of equestrian sports.

Inspired by the healing she experienced while working with horses, Shambo founded the Human-Equine Alliance for Learning (HEAL), a non-profit organization based in Chehalis, Wash., which uses horses to facilitate recovery and personal growth.

When did you develop an interest in horses?

What inspired you to start using horses for therapy?

I’ve loved horses—and all animals—since my earliest days. I was very fortunate that my family indulged my passion by starting me in riding lessons at age 7, then buying my first horse when I was 10. I can look back now and see how my childhood horse time was like a refuge from some of the dysfunctions of my family of origin. It’s a story I now hear from many people whose involvement with horses provided healing and solace that human relationships could not offer.

On the positive side, my parents always encouraged me to follow my dreams, although frankly they were shocked when I arrived at adulthood determined to make my livelihood by training horses and their riders!

A turning point in my career came in 1988 when I was 31. I was injured in a serious riding accident, and later that year, my mother committed suicide. Vulnerable and shaken to the core of my being, I began a process of healing physically and emotionally, entering therapy for the first time in my life.

As I healed, I resumed working with the horses, and I could not help but notice how responsive the horses were to my process of inner change. I began to train differently, relying more on the energy of my healing heart rather than physical strength to build a deeper relationship with horses, and this actually resulted in much better training. It seemed the horses would do anything for me when my heart and mind were in the right place!

As I taught these principles to my human students, I saw that it was profoundly transformative for them as well. It was at this point that I began to envision the potential for horsemanship as a human growth experience. I began to study more about human psychology and spirituality.

How did you begin your equestrian career?

I completed my bachelor’s degree in animal sciences and held a variety of positions at riding stables, ranches, and training facilities, always living in beautiful natural environments.

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And then your career took another turn.

Yes. In 1996 the rural county that I live in was impacted by disastrous floods, and I accepted a temporary position as a para-professional FEMA counselor for flood victims.

I did outreach and mental health referrals for people who were experiencing flood-related grief reactions or post-traumatic stress disorder. The agency I worked for noticed my ability to connect with people on a deep level— without overtly stating it; I was using those principles of heart connection that I had learned with the horses. I accepted a permanent job with that agency, Cascade Mental Health Care in Chehalis, Wash., and in 1998, they supported me in earning my master of social work degree at Walla Walla University.

After graduation I was delighted to learn about a “new” therapy approach called “equine-assisted psychotherapy and learning.” Now that I am part of an international

community of practitioners in this field, many of us laugh together about how we each thought we had invented it! It makes a wonderful example of an idea that is truly in the mind of God. Tell us about the non-profit organization you founded, Human-Equine Alliance for Learning (HEAL).

I founded HEAL in December 2000 with a small collective of horse owners and other therapists who had become excited about the potential for this type of therapy with their clients. HEAL focuses on raising charitable funds, grant writing for specific equineassisted mental health programs, as well as educating the public and the mental health profession about the benefits of equineassisted psychotherapy. HEAL has provided funding for dozens of low-income clients to participate in therapy or workshops. One of our most exciting projects in 2006

Interview horse behavior in new ways.

Both groups are guided into relationship building with horses based on awareness of nonverbal body language and a new understanding of the dynamics of mental and emotional energy.

John Froshauer

Did you need to supplement your social work experience with any special training to work with patients and horses?

was a therapy group for adult women with severe trauma-related symptoms, funded jointly by HEAL and by Providence St. Peter Hospital in Olympia, Wash.

HEAL works not only with equestrians, but also with nonhorse-savvy individuals. How do these two types of therapy differ?

Only a few of our programs actually involve riding, so most programs are open to people of all experience levels. What all of our clients have in common is a desire to build skills that allow them to experience harmony from the inside out, a desire to live in the authenticity of who they are, and to deepen their capacity for loving and respectful relationships, with horses and with people.

People who have little experience with horses are carefully guided in safety and reading horse behavior, and people who have lots of horse experience are guided to seeing

Yes. In fact, it’s a very complex endeavor to work with a human and a horse simultaneously.

It’s important for people to understand the need for proper training and experience in both the human and the horse aspects. In addition to my master’s degree and my years of equestrian training, I now have in-depth training from three of the major organizations in this growing field: the EquineAssisted Growth and Learning Association, North American Riding for the Handicapped Association, and most significantly, Epona Equestrian Services in Tucson, Ariz.

At Epona, I completed an intensive, yearlong apprenticeship program, going on to serve as an assistant facilitator in their programs, and to earn their Advanced Instructor designation.

Now HEAL offers its own training to professionals who want to work in this exciting and rewarding field.

In addition to training, there are insurance considerations for therapists who want to offer equine-assisted psychotherapy as practitioners must carry equestrian liability insurance and demonstrate that they can conduct equestrian activities in a safe manner and environment.

Have any studies been done to prove the effectiveness of equine-assisted therapies?

While equine-assisted psychotherapy is gaining popular acclaim and loads of anecdotal

evidence of its effectiveness, there is very little in the way of welldesigned studies measuring its results with specific client groups.

The project we co-sponsored in 2006 involving women suffering from severe traumarelated symptoms lent itself well to a formal research study on the efficacy of equineassisted psychotherapy. Walla Walla University’s own Heather Vonderfecht [visiting associate professor of social work] was our research director. We will soon be sharing the results of this study with the funding sources, and we also hope to publish the results of this small pilot study. Our study indicates that combining equineassisted psychotherapy with a cognitive-behavioral approach was highly effective for the group of women we treated.

What do you think horses and people have in common?

Horses are extremely social animals that live in family groups.

Within this group, structure and consistency in relationships are extremely important, which makes them very similar to humans. We rely on these instincts in order to domesticate and train horses, who seem to be uniquely receptive to a bond with humans. Have you ever wondered why zebras aren’t similarly domesticated? They wouldn’t agree to it!

Due to horse’s nature as prey animals, they are easily frightened and won’t readily engage in relationships unless they feel safe— another similarity to humans.

Because horses are non-verbal, we must rely on the discernment of their body language and subtle cues, the same signals which in humans will reveal their innermost feelings and level of closeness to one another. The learning that takes place with horses is readily translated into improved emotional vitality and stronger relationships. n Spring 2008 Westwind 29

Alumnotes

1950s

and great teachers. Most of all I met George, my husband, there.”

Gloria (Gordan) Harty ’57 and her husband, George ’58, are retired and living in

John Irvine ’57 and his wife, Enid (Roberts) att., are retired and living in Bella Vista, Ariz. John enjoys nature, outdoor photography, and birding. He spent many years in the biology department of Canadian Union College and Southwestern Adventist University. He also spent time in Hong Kong doing mission service until he retired in 1993. His favorite WWU memory is the Columbia Auditorium Services and the early days when enrollment was smaller and atmosphere was somewhat more personable. John and Enid have two children, David and Marie.

Tracy, Calif. She taught grade school for about 30 years in many different states and was also a secretary to the publishing department in the Northern California Conference for three years. This August George and Dorothy celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary. They have three sons, Richard, Stewart, and Gordon. She says that her favorite memories from college were, “My many friends

Vanguards

Louis Johnson ’57 and his wife, LaGreta, are living in Hermiston, Ore. Louis served in the Army from 1957 to 1959 and was also an occupational therapy specialist at Walter Reed Hospital in Washington, D.C. He taught industrial technology at Hermiston High School for 31 years and then

went into home design and building. As of 2005, he is doing drafting and design for residential structures. He remembers the worship times in Sittner Hall and

Vanguards

Row 1 Arleta (Teal) Baker, Orletta (Wilson) Dealy, Vera (Mehling) Robertson, Wilma Tuttle-Goe, Irene (Pannett) Lottman, Harriet (Danner) Fullerton Row 2 Maryella Johnson, Janet Miller, LaRene (Warren) Spady, Cleve Henriques Row 3 Clayton Prusia, Donald Dealy, Preson Smith, Bruce Roberts chapel in Columbia Auditorium. Louis and LaGreta have three children, Pamela, Mark, and Mike.

Row 1 Vivian (Hassell) Black, Marie (Jenkins) Adams, Louise (Hudson) Rea, Lyman Miller, Vickie (Specht) Miller, Nadene (Thompson) Bork, Herbert Bork Row 2 Lucille Schultz, June Insminger, Olen Nations, Mary Mations, Helen Kramer, Lilliam Christian, Bonnie Chill, Clarence Chinn, Wayne Thompson Row 3 Paul Worden, Sydney Steercourt?, Vera Young, Frances McRae, Taffy Johnson, Fern Piper, Ramona Sturgill, Dorothy Holm, Meribeth McFarlan, Harold Ochs Row 4 Guy Stewards, Claude Sterling, Clifford Lawson, Loyde Moody, Don Goe, Carolyn Boyer-McHan, Jim BoyerMcHan Row 5 Glenn Murphy, Robert Graham, Jerry Brass, Raymond Watts, Paul Gordon, Ottis Edwards 30 Westwind Spring 2008

She writes, “I especially enjoyed meeting so many wonderful people working together doing God’s work.” Allene and Hubert have two children, David ’66, ’72, and Terri “Tia” (Biegel) ’72. Allene writes, “I think my favorite memories are the

Allene Edgecombe Ludden ’57 and her husband, Hubert ’50, are living in Glenns Ferry, Idaho. She is a retired teacher and writes, “Since graduating from WWU, I’ve been able to do almost exactly what I’ve wanted with my life.” Upon retirement in 1982, she had taught 29 years. She was able to travel across the United States and Canada six times, visit Hawaii once, and Alaska four times. She has also traveled through Europe by auto, and flown to Zambia and South Africa, and then over to Brazil. The couple also joined Mission Church Builders. While Hubert was working on building, Allene enjoyed cooking breakfast.

hours I spent with Miss Searle in the old elementary school building.”

Roger Mathews ’57 and his wife, Trudy, reside in Carmichael, Calif. He is a self-employed physician and has also made many humanitarian trips to the South Pacific Islands over the past 23 years. Roger and Trudy have two children, Randy and Gary.

Michael Pestes ’57 and his wife, Corinne (Elliott) ’58, are living in Sierra Vista, Ariz.

He was a professor in materials engineering for North Dakota State University for 40 years. He has received two master’s degrees, one in stress analysis and the other in material science. He has also worked in forensic engineering and accident reconstruction. After designing a two-room church school for Fargo Seventh-day Adventist Church, he is now working to refurbish the Sierra Vista Church facility in Arizona. During his time at WWU, he worked hard to receive good

Alumnotes grades and gained a deep respect for Professor Edward F. Cross. Michael and Corinne have three children, Laurin ’82, Jean ’86, and Ryan ’88.

Richard Pflugrad ’57 and his wife, Harriet (Sabo) att., are living in Medford, Ore. After spending 25 years as an elementary

Class of 1957

she retired in 2000. She enjoys knitting and gardening. Recently she traveled to China and attended church in Beijing and Shanghai, where over 1,000 members gather each Sabbath. She says the members are “faithful to the core.” She has two children, David and Karen. Her memories from WWU include the Saturday night programs and the band playing the “College Bogey March.”

Row 1 Carol (Eby) Hiort-Lorenzen, Jackie (Esteb) Ladd, Ruth Christensen, Josephine (Trynchuka) Litvin, Marilynn (Miller) Ochsner, Anna (Homenchuk) Klimes, Lorraine (Forsyth) Anderson, Betty (Howerton) Soule, Lois (Haraden) Hellie, Gloria (Gordon) Harty, Helen (Lund) Willhelm Row 2 Ray Woodruff, Shirley (Paulson) Chiburis, Betty (Hamren) Scott, Art Garner, Michael Pestes, Rudolf Klimes, Don Bohlman, Evelyn (Domke) Riegert, Dorothy (Gerling) Blodgett, Bernece (New) Olson Row 3 Richard Pflugrad, Vernon F. Peterson, Bill Smith, Ron M. Wisbey, Jim Wyman, Muriel (Walker) Brenneise, Izella Stuivenga, Connie (Morris) Ramkissoon Row 4 Louis A. Johnson, Robert Ochsner, Bill Hodgkin, C. Elwyn Platner, Nathan Brenneise, Ralph Roberts, Richard Tompkins Row 5 Dan Matthews, Robert Kaye, Dennis J. Brown, Carl Crawford, Vernon Pflugrad, Rich Roberts Row 6 Olin Peach, Robert Sproed, Veryl Drury, Victor Fitch, Griffith Thomas, Brian Bull school teacher, he is enjoying retirement.

They spend their winters in the sunshine of Yuma, Ariz. The couple has three children, Pamela Blackburn att., Cynthia Lowe ’82, and Kathryn.

Mickey Purdom ’57 is living in Whittier, Calif. He is a self-employed physician. He has two daughters, Lorena Roman and Kendra Budka ’01. When he isn’t working, he enjoys ranching and farming on his Idaho ranch. His favorite memory from WWU is the Bible classes.

Evelyn (Domke) Riegert ’57 is living in Saratoga, Calif. After 34 years of teaching at Mission College in Santa Clara, Calif.,

Richard Roberts att. and his wife Barbara (Parker) ’57, are enjoying retirement

in Brier, Wash. He worked in the Seventhday Adventist denomination for 40 years, mostly as the Conference Treasurer, before retiring in 1997. His hobbies include working on cars and gardening. Richard and Barbara have three children, Richard ’81, Sally Jo ’84, and Danny (deceased).

Richard Tompkins ’57 and his wife, Norma, are living in Yucaipa, Calif. He practiced as a pediatrician for 20 years and spent 20 years doing medical management. Richard and Norma have four children, Brent, Trevor, Blair, and Troy. His favorite part of WWU was the music trips to various academies and churches.

Gordon Travis ’51 and his wife, Verna (Sackett) ’51, are residing in Willits, Calif. Upon graduating from WWU, Gordon returned to school at Andrews University to receive his master’s degree in Bible and systematic theology. Gordon, Verna, and their 11-year-old grandson, Luke Travis, participated in an Evangelistic Crusade at the Abelo Seventh-day Adventist Church in Abelo, San Nicolas, Batangas, in the Philippines. The laymen in Abelo were active in giving Bible studies and witnessing. God gave 36 baptisms, with 10 following the next month. Then he

Class of 1962

1960s Nola (McHenry) Aichele ’62 and her husband, Murit, are living in Yakima, Wash.

Nola received her master’s degree in social work in 1991 and has been working as a therapist ever since. Currently she is working part-time at Children’s Village, a unique one-stop service for children. Nola and Murit have three children, Sue Ann Bowen-Rossignol ’94, James, and William.

Her favorite memory from WWU is Friday night “Welsh Rarebit” suppers.

Dale Beaulieu ’62 and his wife, Lorene (Jennings) att., are living in Clackamas, Ore. He spent sixand-a-half years in the academy treasury and 31 1/2 years in conference treasury and Union conference treasury. He also

Row 1 George Davis, Elizabeth (Holman) Davis, Kathleen (Kasbaum) Schultz, Gloria (Myers) Nelson, Ronna (Scott) Witzel, Virginia (Loop) Young, Eva Lou (Carlson) Diebel, Charlotte (Kopfer) Brody, Charleta (Montgomery) Handly, Ethel (Stringer) Wilson, Al Hayko Row 2 Lester Thygeson, T. Joe Willey, Bill Kast, Dale Beaulieu, Judy (Williams) de Chantal, Elsie (Kolomietz) Spencer, Donna (McDow) Carr, Carol (Huether) Schafer Row 3 Lester Thygeson, T. Joe Willey, Bill Kast, Dale Beaulieu, Judy (Williams) de Chantal, Elsie (Kolomietz) Spencer, Donna (McDow) Carr, Carol (Huether) Schafer served 10 years in the Northern California Conference. Verna was employed with Pacific Union College for 25 years.

This year they celebrated their 56th wedding anniversary. They have three children and five grandchildren.

spent three years as vice president of finance for Adventist World Radio at the General Conference. He was ordained in 1976 at the Chesapeake Camp meeting.

He retired in 2003 after 41 years working in the Adventist church. Dale and Lorene have three grown children, Richard, Spring 2008 Westwind 31

Alumnotes Joanne, and Denis. Some of Dale’s memories from WWU include, the many band trips with Karl Haffner as director, Dr. Helen Evans English Classes, Dean Jo-

at WWU and remembers the special warmth from Professor Cross. He says, “Best of all, I met my wife and we married in 1963.” Charles and Loryane have two children, Nancy att. and Jeffry att.

Class of 1967

Row 1 Virginia (Kerth) Bryson, Annita (Fitzgerald) Davison, Dianne (Swetnam) Gibbons, Marilyn (Stream) Galusha, Karen (Brown) Trivett, Terri (Hansen) Koch, Espie (Tapias) Wasmer, Darlene (Ehman) Kelley, Carol (Stafford) Maher, Ursella (Pierce) Ball, Barbara (Messinger) Bigger Row 2 Charles R. Brown, Marjorie M. (Jones) Brown, Judy (Konzack) Ziegele, John K. Mohr, Lynda (Lamberton) Osborne, Carol (Rasmussen) Smith, Betty (Coleman) Cox, Judy (Scott) Thomsen Row 3 Loren Fenton, Timothy A. Fritz, Carleen (Dickerson) Jones, Larry Rudy, Larry Van Hees, Ed MacKenzie, Beverly (Smith) Daniels Row 4 Ross Jones, Bruce Barnett, Steve Cromwell, Jim Forsyth, Jim Blackwood, Jack Wendell, Tony Henneberg, Manford E. Anliker hansen’s patience and understanding in Sittner Hall, and TW Walter’s help in getting him to get back to college and graduate with a business degree.

Charles Dick ’62 and his wife, Lorayne (Butler) att., are retired and living in Port

Orchard, Wash. Charles is currently serving as a pastoral assistant for Brementon Seventh-day Adventist Church. His main hobbies are oil and watercolor painting and some woodworking. Both of them have had time to travel on several road trips, cruises, and a flight to Hawaii. Being an engineer, he looks back at the fellowship with the other engineering students 32 Westwind Spring 2008

Barbara (MacIsaac) Fromm ’62 and her husband, Leslie att., are living in Cleburne, Texas, where she is a contract teacher for Hills College. In July of 2005 she married Leslie, which she says has made her, “exceedingly happy.” He was her first boyfriend at Modesto Union Academy in 1951. They have been traveling and plan to do more in the upcoming year. They are both active in the Joshua Seventh-day Adventist Church. They have two children, son Darrell McKay and daughter Felicia McKay-Weever, and six grandchildren. She remembers the wonderful teachers who really cared about students at WWU. They left great impressions and lots of good memories.

Dorothy (Tanner) Johnson ’62 and her husband, Bill ’66, are retired and living in

Tillamook, Ore. Dorothy is a retired registered nurse, with the last 23 years of her nursing career working in an emergency department. Since retiring, she has been volunteering one day a week for Faith in Action. They both enjoy walking, biking, and traveling, and are active in their local church. Dorothy and Bill have two children, Ron ’89 and Carla.

Chester Pflugrad ’62 and his wife, Ellen (Ginter) att., are living in Weslaco, Texas. He is a retired physician and enjoys snow skiing, backpacking, and hiking portions of the Pacific Crest in stages.

Chester also likes spending time with his 10 grandchildren. The couple has four children, Chester Jr., David att., Sharon, and Debra ’89.

Fern (Baird) Bain ’67 and her husband, Francis, are living in Auburn, Wash. She is retired after 29 years of teaching. She enjoys playing softball, skating, and skiing, but especially gardening. She attended summer sessions between

Class of 1972

school sessions. Fern enjoyed the atmosphere at college, both Andrews and Walla Walla. She is now residing in Parkside Retirement home in Auburn. The couple has two children, Marjory ’75, and Loren att.

Victoria Iizuka ’67 and her husband, Masayasu “Jack,” are living in Japan. She

teaches English as a second language and owns a family business. She loves tennis, skiing, SCUBA, gold, and she says, “the most rewarding is our short volunteer mission trips to Micronesia. We love to see the vehicles we’ve sent there for the school and churches to use.” Victoria and Jack have two children, Katsuya ’02 and Koji ’05.

Edward Mackenzie ’67 and his wife, Ruth (Gilliland) ’71, are living in Yakima, Wash. His hobbies include bird watching, jogging, reading, and traveling. One of his favorite things about WWU was meeting his wife-to-be in the college laundry. He

Row 1 George L. Carpenter, Bob Stuart, Yvonne Stratton, Diana Oei, Connie (Tillotson) Dahlke, Eugenia Hixson, Brenda (Hulen) Anderson, Janice (Melenchuk) Bell, Karen (Rupert) Stefonek Row 2 Richard L. Kruger, Charlotte (Kenny) Schober, Connie (Anderson) Burke, Verlene (Fischer) Meyer, Karen (Brown) Baumgartner, Tia Ludden-Biegel, Jacquie (Jenkins) Biloff Row 3 Duane Gilliland, Gene Schober, Trudy (Carpenter) Klein, Sharon (Jennings) Simmons, Heidi (Koenig) Hart, Neil Biloff Row 4 Jim Johnson, Dale Messenger, David Noel, Fred Biesenthal, Jim Eklund, Randy Hesgard, Dave Gordon

Alumnotes also loved flag football, basketball, and volleyball. Edward and Ruth have four children, Vaughn ’92, Lawana att., Jonathan ’01, and Richard ’01.

Carol (Stafford) Maher ’67 and her husband, Tom att., reside in Hermiston, Ore. Carol is in her 33rd year of teaching elementary school for the Upper Columbia Conference. She enjoys baking different types of bread, and says it’s not with a bread machine—all homemade. When she was going to college she worked at the College Store and remembers her friends from the dormitory. Carol and Tom have two children, Patrick att. and Marty.

Jack Wendell ’67 is living in Victor, Calif.

He is the recreation coordinator for the city of Galt, Calif. He was a high school basketball referee for 25 years, and an umpire in the American Softball Association for 35 years. Jack also is a member of the Softball Hall of Fame and has worked in many National Softball Tournaments.

He loves softball and golf. He has two children, Barbara and Brian.

Charles Zacharias ’67 and his wife, “Jeri” Beverly (Lemon) att., are living in Calhoun, Ga. Charles is instrumental and keyboard director at Georgia-Cumberland Academy. He is in his 11th year at the academy where he also teaches band, string orchestras, and hand bells.

He serves as an organist at the academy church as well as a Sunday church, and is an authorized dealer for Johannus Organs. With his love for music, he thoroughly enjoyed the religious services with Melvin West at the organ, especially loved Evensong.

1970s Sandra Bent ’72 is living in Saugus, Mass., where she is in her 40th year of teaching academy science. This is also her 32nd year teaching at the Greater Boston Academy. She likes gardening, photography, reading, and traveling. She plans to retire next fall in Maine. One of her favorite memories of WWU is summers at Rosario Beach and classes with Dr. Perry.

George Carpenter ’72 and his wife, Rose, make their home in Zephyrhills, Fla.

George has served in the Southern Union Conference as a pastor in the Kentucky/ Tennessee, Georgia Cumberland, and Florida conferences, and as an evangelist in the Mid-America Union. Currently he is serving as a chaplain at Adventist

Class of 1977

Jane (Fessler) Watt ’72 and her husband, Mike att., are living in Fresno, Ca-

lif. Jane enjoys photography, gardening, cooking, and cycling. She has completed three “century” rides for “Team in Training,” raising money for The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society. She just started her 23rd year as an oncology nurse. Her husband, Mike, is a commercial real estate broker and has also joined her on the last two

Vello Martin ’72 is living in Washington, D.C. and enjoying retirement. Before retiring Vello worked as a registered nurse.

She enjoys gardening, playing the piano, reading, and exercising. Her favorite memory at WWU is attending religious classes under the instruction of professor Gerald Winslow. She also enjoyed the friendly nursing instructors and the helpful classmates.

Dale Messenger ’72 and his wife, Dorothy, are living in Knoxville, Iowa. He is a registered professional engineer in Oregon, Alabama, and Iowa. His hobbies include remodeling, motorcycling, water sports, and snow skiing. His favorite WWU memory was skiing up in the Blue Mountains and spending weekends with friends.

Row 1 Myrna (Esselbach) Noyes, Ken Edstrom, Jean (Ocheltree) Edstrom, Linda (Bakke) Joice, Jane (Voigt) Fund, Sharron (Schaber) Francisco, Patrick Francisco, Cindy (Kind) Brown, Gina (Butterfield) Lasher, Beckie (Nelson) Versteeg, Joy (Strickland) Turner, Marleen (Berg) McFee Row 2 Frances (Shearer) Morse, Sheron (Porter) Alvarez, Florence (Hall) Lacey, Toni Lynn (Van Stee) Steele, Karen (Kay) Tetz, Joy (Haynes) Hurst, Margie (Matheson) Ham, Clarence Goff, Kent Pierce Saxby III, Tamara Russell Row 3 Colleen (Walde) Tillay, Carol Koorenny, Hannacho Lam Yuen Lodge, Bruce Dixon, John Ham, Bill Marshall, Barb (Russell) Melvin, Ralph W. Perrin Row 4 Paul Christensen, Joan (Lamberton) Lester, Betsy (Saunders) Claridge, Lorna (Benwell) Johnson, Nancy (Jensen) Davis, Jerry Moore, Gene Jacobson Row 5 Fred Lenz, Stephen Lacey, Ed Schlittenhart, Ron Davis, Gordon Roth, Lester Atkins, Duane Meidinger Care Center where he lives in Florida. He enjoys landscaping. He is also a sports fanatic, cheering for the Oakland Raiders and the Kansas City Royals. He enjoys collecting sports cards and sports memorabilia. George and Rose have four children and four grandchildren. His favorite experiences from WWU were Saturday night Rook tournaments, ping-pong tournaments, and other social activities.

tours. He says, “It’s been a wonderful ministry through God’s blessing.” Randy and Donna have two children, Tim ’01 and Joel ’01. He enjoyed the Christian atmosphere and fellowship with his classmates from WWU.

century bike rides. They have three children, Ryan, Tyler, and Shelby.

Randon “Randy” Hesgard ’72 and his wife, Donna (Brass) ’73, are living in Boise, Idaho. Upon graduating he spent a few years in the Oregon Conference as a pastor. From 1979 until now he has been working as Chaplain of the U.S. Air Force doing stateside and nationwide

Susan (Dornbush) Ojala ’72 and ’02 is living in Englewood, Colo. Currently she is the vice principal for finance at Mile High Academy. She enjoys traveling, home remodeling and landscaping, and needlework. She has two children, Greg ’02 and Randy att.

Bruce Boyd ’76 and his wife, Loma (McCreery) ’76, are living in Lacombe, Alberta, Canada. After being a pastor in Montana from 1977-1990 and working in British Columbia from 1990-2006, Bruce and Loma moved to Alberta where he is teaching in the religious studies department of Canadian University College.

One of the hobbies the couple enjoys is bicycle touring. In August of 2005 they spent most of the month biking nearly 2,000 kilometers of British Columbia. They have three children, Benjamin ’02, Jeremiah ’05, and Jodi curr. att.

Pat (Barza) Catlett ’77 is working and living in Yucaipa, Calif. She is a teacher for Fontana Unified School District. She is currently working on the house she bought almost two years ago. She still rides with Spring 2008 Westwind 33

Alumnotes the Riverside County Sheriff’s posse and is enjoying teaching second grade.

and Denise have three children, Hans ’04 and Erik ’03.

Stan Christensen ’77 and his wife, Debbie (Larson) ’73, live in Walla Walla. He has commercially fished for salmon in Alaska for more than 40 years. He married Debbie in 1981 and lived up the Walla Walla River for nearly 25 years. They are now remodeling their home near Whitman Mission. This fall Stan is going back to school to earn his registered nurse degree. Debbie is teaching private piano lessons. They also enjoy spending time with their daughter, Kari, and their son, Tyler, and their two little grandchildren, Dominick and Emmalia.

Jeanne (Andreika) Johnson ’77 and her husband, Tracy, are living in Poway, Calif.

Jeanne served in the Navy for eight years and met her husband while stationed on Guam. They settled in San Diego after they both got out of the military. Currently she is working as a nurse at Kaiser Permanente, working with the high risk pregnant population, and sees God’s hand guiding those lives daily. She says, “ The friendships I made in nursing school on the WWU campus have lasted a lifetime. I have been blessed.”

Anders Engdahl ’77 and his wife, Debra ’78, are living in Kalispell, Mont. He is currently working at Physician Northwest Imaging and has had the privilege of being the president of a 10-member radiology group that provides medical imaging to seven hospitals in northwest Montana. Besides working, Anders and Debra enjoy teaching youth SabbathSchool, traveling, camping, and climbing in Glacier National Park. He remembers Friday night vespers and Dr. Dickinson’s Sabbath School classes.

Linda (Bakke) Joice ’77 and her husband, Paul, are living in Happy Valley, Calif.

She is a nurse at Northwest Cancer Specialist. They have two children, Heather att. and Brittany, who will graduate in ’07 with a nursing degree.

Doug Johnson ’77 and his wife, Denise (Sylvester) ’76, are living in Spangle, Wash., where Doug is the executive secretary for the Upper Columbia Conference. In 1996 he published a book on the history of the Seventh-day Adventist Church in the Pacific Northwest, titled Adventism on the Northwestern Frontier.

He also served as a pastor in the Washington Conference from 1977 until 1989 and was a pastor in the UCC from 1989 to 2000. From 2000 until 2005 he served as an assistant to the president and director of communications in the UCC. Doug enjoys hiking, walking, mountain climbing, reading, and researching denominational history in the American West. Doug 34 Westwind Spring 2008

Jenienne and John Kriegelstein ’77 are working and living in Anchorage, Alaska,

Class of 1982

themselves to establishing and maintaining the new church in Irrigon, Ore., which they still show their support for.

Ed Yanke ’77 and his wife, Lynn (Barter) ’78, are living in Gresham, Ore. He is a physician for Gresham Women’s Healthcare. They both enjoy traveling, and Ed likes to golf and play most sports. Ed and Lynn have two children, Roderick att., and Royce.

1980s Michelle Borg ’82 and Randall Borg ’82 are living in Chico, Calif. She runs a solo dental practice and he is an anesthesiologist. They enjoy raising their two wonderful boys, Trevor and Jonathan.

Michelle enjoys traveling, skiing, boat-

John Haluschak while he was sleeping, —and then filled it with water.

Linda King ’82 and her husband, Leif, live in Abbotsford, British Columbia, Canada. Currently, Linda teaches middle school English at Fraser Valley Adventist Academy. She has spent over 20 years teaching in Canada, Washington, and California. Linda and Leif have two children, Serena and Courtney.

Robert Koch ’82 and his wife, Katherine, are living in Holyrood, Kan. He is working as the General Manager for H&B Communications, Inc. They have three children, Marlena Jahn, Brandon, and Allison.

Cheryl (Lee) Nelson ’82 and her husband, Todd att., live in Sandy, Ore. They have two

children; Montana curr. att., and Sierra. She was able to be a stay-at-home mom, while her husband was willing to work extra jobs.

She says, “I’m a jack of many trades.” She has been a P.E. teacher, PT aide, CNA, roofer, adult home caregiver, secretary and assistant to an interior designer.

Row 1 Sharon (Ford) Peterson, Karen (Matthews) Maas, Delbe (Thomas) Meelhuysen, Grace (Fuber) Gratias, David Olson, Jerry Place, Lyndon Cook Row 2 Jean (Countryman) Fletcher, Brenda (Whatley) Clifton, Jon Rau, Ed Meelhuysen, Scott W. Davis, Norman Thiel, Monte Saxby Row 3 Robin (Soule) Brown, Michael Woods, Gayle Norton, Robert Van Dorn where Jenienne is a teacher for Anchorage Junior Academy, and John is the superintendent of education for the Alaska Conference. They have three children, Kellsie att., Jeffrey att., and Jason curr. att.

Floyd Mohr ’77 and his wife, Shari, reside in Benton City, Wash. Floyd enjoys networking for the Evangelical Adventist Theology and guest speaking in small Upper Columbia Conference churches in Washington. Floyd and Shari have one son, Floyd Mohr III. Floyd also enjoys spending time with his three grandchildren. Upon graduating, Shari and Floyd committed

ing, hiking, and reading. At WWU she remembers Friday night vespers and the overall atmosphere.

Paul Novak ’82 and his wife, Kari (Kravig) ’83, are living in Yakima, Wash.

Paul is a nurse anesthetist for the Physician Anesthesia Association. They raise blueberries and apples to relax from working. They have one daughter, Melinda. Of his WWU days, Paul remembers working at the college farm.

David Olson ’82 and his wife, Laura, reside in Moses Lake, Wash. David is currently working as an associate administrator for Wenatchee Valley Medical Center.

His hobbies include bonsai, golfing, and camping. Currently he is serving as president of the Washington Rural Health Association. David and Laura have two children, Victoria and Alyssa. David recalls a time when Gary Tetz, Wayne Dunbar, and he put an inflatable pool on top of

Janella (Goad) Spears ’82 and her husband, Thomas, are living in Foster, Ore. She is a nurse for Oregon State Hospital.

Her hobbies include stamp collecting and writing fiction stories based on J.R.R. Tolkien and C.S. Lewis works. She is a sign language interpreter, reverend at church, and also a girl scout leader. Janella is a certified psych-mental health care nurse and has been a certified rehabilitation counselor since 2002. She says, “A life-chang-

Alumnotes ing experience is being healed from M.S. and graduating from college.” Janella and Thomas have one daughter, Mae. Sandy (Hendrickson) Baldwin ’87 and her husband, Theodore, are living in Farmington, N.M. She is currently the school secretary at Pinon Hills Christian School.

She enjoys canning apples, pears, and making applesauce. Her hobbies include snow shoeing, camping in the Colorado Rockies, and making chocolate chip cookies. Sandy and Theodore have two children, Heather and Hayden. At WWU she remembers Dr. Dickinson’s speech classes and the London speech tour in 1985.

Mark Carr ’87 and his wife, Colette, are living in Yucaipa, Calif. He is the associate

professor of Christian Ethics at Loma Linda University. Mark is a commercial fisherman in Alaska in the summers. He got married in

Class of 1987

says, “Our family enjoys camping and kayaking together during spring, summer and fall. We also enjoy winter sports such as downhill and cross-country skiing.” In her spare time, Lisa enjoys scrapbooking and tole painting.

Steven Gilmore ’87 and his wife, Merrilou, are living in Enterprise, Ore. He is a minister for the Idaho Conference. They try to get together with their large family a couple times a year. Their 13 grandchildren come as they are able to spend short periods of time with them. The ministry keeps them busy, but each day is a wonderful bless-

Lisa Bjelland ’87, ’89 is living in Hood River, Ore. She is currently a private practice therapist. Lisa is enjoying life with her two daughters, Madison and Josephine.

She is finishing her doctorate program in psychology and will continue with her practice in the Columbia Gorge area.

Chuck Burkeen ’87 and his wife, Joyce, are living in Estacada, Ore. Currently he is

the associate ministerial director for the Oregon Conference. Upon graduating in ’87 he has been a pastor in the Oregon Conference. His hobbies include writing, backpacking, photography, playing the guitar, and spending time with his grandchildren. He says, “Grandchildren give me plenty of life-changing experiences.” He also notes that there were too many great WWU memories, but he says one stands out: “Watching Bobby McGee walk to class in zero-degree weather, with a foot of snow on the ground, wearing only swim trunks and big, pink fluffy slippers.” Chuck and Joyce have two children, Marisa and Derek.

Row 1 Todd Titus, Patti (Wysong) Titus, Yolanda (Lang) Hall, Heidi (Anliker) Brenes, Shellie (Stiltz) Daniel, Ed Heyman, Lisa (Knight) Davis, Karen K. Lamberton, Fae (Russell) Haffner, Paul Haffner, Ron Clendenon, Alwin Vyhmeister Row 2 Rhonda (Harding) Crockett, Diane Opp, Michaelynn (Bazzy) Paul, Sharon (Fish) Thiel, Jerry Clifton, Jeanne (Cantrell) Goodhew, Tim Swensen, Merlin Stafford, Bryce Cole Row 3 Kevin Fullerton, Robert Henderson, Noel Ojeda, Curt Dewees, Dan Kaempff, Ken Kast, Kevin Booth, Kent Jones, Jerry Anderson 2003. The couple have two children, Tyler curr. att., and Melissa. He remembers going to South Fork on the Sabbath. He says living in the Hallmark Apartments had an advantage because he was able to stop at the bakery and get an apple fritter on the way to class.

Lisa (Ladd) Comeau ’87 and her husband, Kenneth, are living in Williston, Vt. Lisa is a medical transcriptionist. Her family has been living in Vermont for the past six years—a long way from the West Coast, which she still calls home. Lisa and Kenneth have a son, Jonathan, who is a sophomore in academy and a daughter, Jenna, who is in the seventh grade. She

ing from God. Steven says, “The best day of our lives.” Seeing lives changed and hearts given to God is their greatest joy. His favorite memory from WWU is the Friday night vespers with the other married couples and their families.

Rick Hintz ’87 and his wife, Tammy (Epperson) att., are living in El Cajon, Calif.

Currently he is an engineer in the U.S. Navy. He has enjoyed mission trips to India and also loves car racing. His favorite WWU memory is playing games all night in the dorm.

Donald Moore ’87 and his wife, Frances, make their home in Portland, Ore. With

the sale of his airport shuttle service, he has the time to take care of their newest daughter, Rio. Donald and Frances have three other children, Daniel, Donald Jr., and Rachel. When he finds the time he likes to read, play music, and buy and sell items on eBay. Looking back at his college experience, he is reminded of the times when theology students would preach at different churches on Sabbath.

He remembers digging his car out of the snow alongside the road so that he wouldn’t be late to preach.

Gregg Roberts ’87 and his wife, Gail (Petersen) ’86, are living in Battleground, Wash.

Gregg is a firefighter for the city of Vancouver, Wash.

Gregg and Gail have three children, Laden, Olivia, and Cade.

Tim Swensen ’87 resides in Santa Clara, Calif., where he is a staff design engineer for Lattice Semiconductor Corporation. He has a love for the trumpet, which he plays frequently at his church. He also performs at weddings and is the principal trumpet in the local Community College wind ensemble. He also enjoys photography and travel. His favorite college memories are playing in the band and brass ensemble and Sabbath afternoons at South Fork.

1990s Chad Carlton ’96 and his wife, Sherilyn (Harms) ’96, are living in San Antonio, Texas. Chad is a pastor for the Texas Conference of Seventh-day Adventists. Sherilyn is a self-employed leadership coach.

She enjoys reading, cycling, and learning Spanish. Chad was able to climb Mt. Rainier in 1999. They have two children, Madelyn and Levi.

Melea (Spencer) Brown ’97 and her husband, Brad, are living in Eatonville, Wash. She graduated with a Master’s in Statistics from Colorado State University in 2002. Currently she is a stay-at-home mom with her two children, Jaron and Alina.

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Alumnotes Erwin Driessen ’97 and his wife, Alina (Reyes) att., reside in Whitefish, Mont. Erwin is working as a software engineer. They have two little girls, Emariah and Dania.

Dwayne Evans ’97 and his wife, Marci (Boyl) ’97, are living in Milton-Freewater, Ore. Right after graduation, he became a high school teacher in Milton-Freewater for five years and then went to work at the Walla Walla Penitentiary where he is a correctional counselor. The couple have three children, Levi, Annalee, and Sara. His favorite memories come from the summer his family spent at the Rosario Beach Marine Biology Station. He writes, “Biology majors are the luckiest group of students because of this ‘requirement.’ The science department ‘forces’ you to go to this pristine place to study, play volleyball, scuba dive, hike, and watch the orcas swim by, and go on boat trips around the San Juan Island,” he says. “Sounds like a vacation to me.”

Joseph Galusha ’97 and his wife, Carla (Constantinescu) att., are living in Lynnwood, Wash, where he works as a structural engineer. In his spare time Joseph enjoys hiking, camping, mountain biking, football, baseball, and basketball. The couple has one child, Jayden.

Oreana (Bochenek) Harless ’97 and her husband, Clayton, are living in Boise, Idaho.

She is a lecturer in the psychology department at Boise State University. In November of 2001 she went to New York City for crisis counseling for the 9/11 victims.

Looking back at WWU, she remembers the weekly drive from Boise to College Place, starting at 4 a.m. on Mondays!

time at WWU, he loved Wolfpack hockey, camping, trips to Portland and Seattle, Julie Scott’s marketing classes, and dorm life.

Kelly (Brady) Martin ’97 and her husband, Ryan are living in Vancouver, Wash., where she works as a nurse at Legacy Health Systems.

Before working at Legacy Hospital she worked as a trauma nurse for five years. She has been on several medical mission trips to Mexico. Her memories of Walla Walla come from the Ice Burg, where she loved diet coke with lemon and vanilla.

Jana (Combs) Massey ’97 and her husband, Michael are living in Fort Worth, Texas. She is a medical social worker for Baylor All Saints Medical Center. They have one daughter, Laurel.

and her husband, Michael, are living in Kennewick, Wash. She has been in a private practice for five years and loves it.

Amy works part time and is at home with her kids the rest of the week. She says, “I practice yoga daily and walk most days, and life is full of blessings.” They have three children, Felix, Faith, and Michael.

Todd Schoepflin ’97 and his wife, Casey, are living in Shoreline, Wash. Todd is a lead designer engineer for BioSonics, Inc. He obtained his Ph.D. in 2003 and began R&D work for BioSonics.

Todd and Casey were both active in campus ministry at the University of Washington from 1999 till 2004. Now they lead an evangelistic family group in Shoreline. They have one child, Jade. They are also certified for foster parenting and plan to adopt children this way.

Amy (Johnston-Trevino) Rieck ’97

Class of 1997

Karen Shaw ’97 and her husband Donald ’98 are living in Tampa, Fla. She is currently a speech language pathologist in Florida, where they built their first home.

They have enjoyed traveling to many places. While at-

Thomas Jacques ’97 and his wife, Elaine (West) ’96, are living in Redlands, Calif.

He is the assistant project manager for PSOMAS. Thomas’ favorite memory from WWU is, “The hush of falling snow at two in the morning when the whole campus was asleep, and the walkway lights glimmering through the snowflakes.”

Greg Kettner ’97 is living in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. He is director of sales of Pro Sports for Vancouver Canucks at Whitecaps FC. He enjoys standup comedy and world travel. During his 36 Westwind Spring 2008

Row 1 Jennifer Bechtel, Monte Puymon, Dan Copher, Lisa (States) Stuart, Tawna (Adams) Pangborn, Marci (Boyl) Evans, Hilary (Bigger) Catlett, Emily Tillotson, Amy (Shawler) Dodds Row 2 Michael Peterson, Lenden Webb, Randall Kerr, Michael Stafford, Gary Simpson, David Trenchard, Rosalie Contreras Row 3 Kevin Tetz, Joe Foote, Ron Coleman, Greg Dodds, Ken Aso, AJ Grant

tending WWU she remembers the summer programs with water skiing, strawberry eating, and singing songs. She also said that students used cafeteria trays to slide down hills in the winter.

Lisa Ann Stiles ’97 and her husband, Peter att., are living in Bend, Ore. She is a self employed interior designer, doing interior design work on highend custom homes in Bend. She’s also a stay-at-home mom with their two children, Hannah and Alexander. In the winter she loves snow skiing, and snowmobiling. In the summer she spends most days on the lake wakeboarding or surfing. She says, “We are very active and live in the perfect area for the outdoors.” Lisa has many fond memories of WWU. She met her husband in rock climbing class, she loved spaghetti night at Merchants, and getting Ice-Burg before film literature class.

Melodye “Berry” (Kauppila) Trusty ’97 and her husband are living in Powell, Wy., where Melodye is a social worker for West Park Long Term Care Center.

She enjoys quilting, counted cross stitch, embroidering, and reading. Annually she participates in the “Relay for Life,” and the “Ronald McDonald Benefit.” One of things she enjoys is being a member of the Red Hat Society. She has five children, Glenn Jr., Diana, Richard, Russell, and Nancy. She has recently become a great-grandmother.

Jason Caton ’96 and his wife, Cami, live in Canton, Mich. Jason is currently working as an engineer for General Motors.

After graduating from WWU, he earned a master’s degree in mechanical engineering from George Washington University and his master’s in business administration from the University of Michigan. One of his favorite memories from WWU is the annual Engineering Egg Drop Contest. Jason and Cami have two children, Zachary and Rachael. n

In Memory

Allen—Merton ’56 was born Aug. 27, 1925, in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada, and died Sept. 26, 2006, in Portland, Ore. Surviving: wife Margie (Parish) att., of Portland; son Terrill of Happy Valley, Ore.; and daughters Therese of Loma Linda, Calif., Darilynne ’83 of Gresham, Ore., and Tisa Stiltz ’86 of Apopka, Fla. Anderson—Ted att., was born Aug. 31, 1940, in Walla Walla, and died July 24, 2006, in Portland, Ore. Surviving: wife Judy of Portland; son Gregory of Portland; daughter Michal McCamman of Portland; and sister Aundria Anderson ’63 of Paramount, Calif.

Working to Serve

L

ong time College Place resident Ogden Aaby’s career as a hospital and school administrator led him to work in many places around the world including Japan, the Philippines, Taiwan, and Singapore. Following his retirement in 1975, his family returned to the Walla Walla area

Avey—Orabell (McGhee) ’57 was born Aug. 13, 1922, in Pe Ell, Wash., and died Sept. 14, 2006, in Potlatch, Wash. Surviving: sons Eugene of Hoonah, Alaska, and Timothy att., of Potlatch; daughters Candy Johnston att., of Brinnon, Wash., and Mary Lynn of Potlatch.

Bahrke—Ruth (Olson) ’43 was born March 13, 1920, in Mountain Home, Ore., and died Jan. 7, 2006, in Lebanon, Ore. Surviving: son Carl ’71 of Lebanon; and sister Edna Amundson of Beaverton, Ore. Berryman—Ray ’52 was born Nov. 24, 1926, in Missoula, Mont., and died Nov. 2, 2004, in Missoula. Surviving: son Ted of Gaston, Ore.; and daughters Raetha Brose att., of Florence, Mont., Linda Boydston of Boise, Idaho, and Tammie Marquardt of Missoula.

Bolton—Ralph ’48 was born Sept. 23, 1916, in Saskatchewan, Canada, and died Dec. 3, 2004, in Spokane Valley, Wash.

Surviving: brother Earl ’36 of Wenatchee, Wash.

Eby—John att., was born Jan. 26, 1917, in Oregon City, Ore., and died May 21, 2006, in Corvallis, Ore. Surviving: wife Fern (Stone) att., of Corvallis; sons Steve of Corvallis, Rick of Dana Point, Calif.; daughter Gail Arico of Corvallis; sister June Benda of Corvallis, and brother Wilder ‘39 of Pasco, Wash.

Emery—Alta (Young) ’54 was born Feb. 16, 1930, in Hanna, Alberta, Canada, and died May 2, 1999, in Penticton, British Columbia, Canada. Surviving: son Arthur of Estacada, Ore.; and daughters Joan Reynolds ’91 of Hillsboro, Ore., and Cheryl Thurman ’86 of Washougal, Wash.

where Ogden remained busy.

A member of the Seventh-day Adventist Church, Ogden enjoyed gardening and working.

Ogden and his wife, Amelia “Amy” (Laschkewitsch) att., who lives in College Place, raised a daughter and two sons. Daughter Johnette Dederer att. lives in Springfield, Ore., son Anthony lives in College Place, and son Bruce att. lives in Plaentia, Calif.

Ogden has three surviving brothers: Carylye, and Gene ’50, and three grandchildren. Ogden was born February 12, 1917, in Cheyenne, Colo., and died Jan. 2, 2007, at Eagle Springs Specialty Care Community in College Place.

Emery—Eugene att., was born May 8, 1925, in Heckla, S.D., and died April 4, 2006, in Portland, Ore. Surviving: son Arthur; daughters Joan Reynolds ’91 of Hillsboro, Ore., and Cheryl Thurman ’86 of Washougal, Wash.

Emmerson—Naida (Johnson) ’36 was born Jan. 31, 1911, in Boulder, Colo., and died Nov. 3, 2006, in Grizzly Flats, Calif.

Surviving: daughters Dorothy Dill att., of Boise, Idaho, and Bonnie Fields ’66 of Grizzly Flats, Calif.

Everett—Norman att., was born June 3, 1915, in New Westminster, British Columbia, Canada, and died Oct. 2, 2006, in Ferndale, Wash. Surviving: wife Kathleen of Ferndale; daughters Peggy McAlpine of Custer, Wash., and Sandra Anderson of Surrey, British Columbia, Canada.

Graham—Ileen (Wells) att., was born Aug. 9, 1931, in Doniphan County, Kan., and died Aug. 13, 2006, in Klamath Falls, Ore. Surviving: husband Robert ’53 of Klamath Falls; and daughters Teresa Panossian ’86 of Klamath Falls, and Leora Ragan att., of Yreka, Calif.

Greene—Charles att., was born Sept.

8, 1916, in Milan, Ind., and died June 27, 2006, in Greeneville, Tenn. Surviving: wife Leona of Greeneville; sons Charles att., of Tigard, Ore., David att., of Old Hickory, Tenn.; and sisters Sara Howell of Kenmore, Wash., and Nora McKinney of Omaha, Neb. Griffin—Sylvia (Werk) ’64 was born Jan. 14, 1942, in Estevan, Saskatchewan, Canada, and died July 21, 2006, in Boring, Ore. Surviving: husband John ’64 of Boring, Ore.; sons Craigan ’94 of Bend, Ore., John ’92 of Salt Lake City, Utah, and Mark ’98 of Boring, Ore.; daughter Becky Meadowcroft ’99 of Portland, Ore.; and mother Eva Werk.

Heinrich—Evelyn (Preston) ’68 was born June 18, 1933, in Casper, Wyo., and died March 28, 2005 in Colton, Calif. Surviving: husband Roger of Colton; sons Kerry ’80 of Loma Linda, Calif., and Harley ’79 of Snohomish, Wash.; brother Eugene of Denver, Colo.; and sister Gladys Chase of Sommerset, Kentucky.

Hoefer—Vernon ’52 was born Oct. 12, 1919, in Albany, Ore., and died Sept. 7, 2006, in Salem, Ore. Surviving: wife Betty of Salem; son Norland of Grants Pass, Ore.; and daughters Laurene Brousseau of Salem, and Gwendolyn Sunken of Salem; and sister Ruth Settelmier of Scio, Ore.

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In Memory Jones—Mearl att., was born Jan. 17, 1928, in Clayton, Idaho, and died Sept.

24, 2006, in Spokane, Wash. Surviving: wife Linda (McKenzie) att., of Davenport, Wash.; sons Doug Davis of Walla Walla, Rick of Davenport, and Tom of Spokane, Wash.; and daughter Darla Williams of College Place.

Keefer—David ’63 was born Sept. 11, 1921, in Johnstown, Neb., and died March 24, 2005, in Columbia Falls, Mont. Surviving: wife, Louise Keefer of Hamilton, Mont., two daughters and three sisters.

A compassionate healer

A

t a young age Neil Thrasher developed an interest that would later turn into a passion for medical missionary work. After graduating with a medical degree from Loma Linda University and pursuing his board certification as a radiologist, Neil spent his first two years as a physician serving as a medical officer in the Korean War. After his tour of duty he

Klicker—Philip ’66 was born April 24, 1935, in Walla Walla, and died Sept. 8, 2006, in Walla Walla. Surviving: wife Ardell of Walla Walla, son Mike of Walla Walla, daughter Kriss Pettyjohn of Walla Walla; and brothers Jake, of Spokane, Wash., and Bob, Don, and Del of Walla Walla; and sister Ruth Phillips of Walla Walla.

Lansing Montanye—Lila (Sargent) ’26 was born Nov. 16, 1901, in Molson, Wash., and died Aug. 11, 2006, in Yakima, Wash.

Surviving: daughters Clara Joy Cadwallader, and Rebecca Deelite Whidden.

Lauama—Lemasaniai “Lau” ’04 was born Nov. 22, 1952, in Leusoali’i Manu’a, American Samoa, and died Oct.15, 2006, in Walla Walla. Surviving: wife, Peggy of Hermiston, Ore. Miller—H. Douglas att., was born April 20, 1923, in Gaston, Ore., and died July 8, 2006, in Enterprise, Ore. Surviving: wife Luella (Shafer) att.; son Robert ’75 of Vancouver, Wash.; daughter Virgina Sallee att., and Suzanne Shafer ’72 of Milton-Freewater, Ore.

Send information for In Memory to Westwind, University Relations, Walla Walla University, 204 S. College Ave., College Place, WA 99324; or e-mail westwind@wallawalla.edu.

Please include a contact phone number or e-mail address.

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Nelson—Richard att., was born Oct. 25, 1940, in Hot Springs, S.D., and died July 16, 2006, in Pleasant Hill, Ore. Surviving: wife Sheri of Pleasant Hill; sons Anthony ’96 of Vancouver, Wash., and Todd of San Diego, Calif.; daughters Kim ’90 of Salem, Ore., and Barbara Gomez of San Diego, Calif.

Paddock—Dorothy (Walker) att., was born Nov. 10, 1913, in Mountain Home, Idaho, and died April 16, 2002, in Port Angeles, Wash. Surviving: son Bruce att., of Sequim, Wash.; and daughter Christine Mitchell att., of Cottonwood, Ariz.; and brother Charles of Boise, Idaho.

Rusch—Cleo ’48 was born Sept. 19, 1915, in Lansing, Mich., and died Dec. 30, 2006 in Merced, Calif. Surviving: wife Irene (Edgecombe) att.; and sons Dale of Merced, and Clifford of Angwin, Calif.

and his wife, Lucille, decided to answer a call to work as medical missionaries in Thailand. Over the course of his medical career, Neil spent 32 years in Southeast Asia interspersed with periods of time in the United States, often focused on upgrading his medical skills. Neil was known not only for his enthusiasm towards his work but also for his compassionate spirit demonstrated by his volunteer work at refugee camps and an organization of free clinics in remote villages. The Thrashers had five children, Pamela Thrasher Tait ’69, Andrea Thrasher, Sylvia Thrasher att., Rhett Thrasher, and Kurt Thrasher att.; and two grandchildren, Allison Tait Melino and Zachary Thrasher.

Neil is also survived by a sister, Thais Thrasher Sadoyama ’52.

Neil was born May 13, 1921, and died March 17, 2006.

Schultz—Donald att., was born March 25, 1925, in Albany, Ore., and died Aug. 8, 2006, in Bend, Ore. Surviving: wife Lillyann (Rivinius) ’49 of Bend, Ore.; sons Wayne ’73 of Madres, Ore., and Neil ’76 of Yorba Linda, Calif.

Schultz—Robert ’51 and ’53 was born March 18, 1930, in Moscow, Idaho, and died June 24, 2006, in Loma Linda, Calif.

Surviving: wife Elouise (Smith) att., of Loma Linda; sons Michael and Robert of Loma Linda, and James of Fort Worth, Texas; and sisters Lois Ginter of Spokane, Wash., and Irene Spadey of Bellingham, Wash.

Strunk—Earle ’59 was born May 12, 1912, in Laksara, Minn., and died Oct. 1, 2006, in Soap Lake, Wash. Surviving: wife Lois of Ephrata, Wash.; son Lester of Ketchikan, Alaska; daughter Kathleen Brockman of Ephrata; step-daughters Darlene Wicks of Soap Lake, Lana Schimke of Ephrata, Anna Fazio of Ephrata; brothers Lester of Los Angeles, and Robert of Avilla, Ind.; sisters Pearl Beasley of Clara City, Minn., Anna Mae McHaird of LaVerne, Calif., Dorothy Jones of Winter, Calif., and Goldie Onza of Los Angeles.

Thoresen—Asa ’58 was born Sept. 9, 1930, in Blenheim, New Zealand, and died May 31, 2006, in McMinnville, Ore. Surviving: wife Shirley of McMinnville; son Meylan of Portland, Ore.; and daughter Davona Church of Tanzania, Africa.

Trimarche—Esther (Hixson) att., was born March 28, 1915, in Dayton, Wash., and died Sept. 19, 2006, in Centerburg, Ohio. Surviving: sons Frank of Dayton, and William of Centerburg.

Wild—Bernita (Bliss) ’40 was born Sept. 2, 1915, in Milton, Ore., and died Jan. 31, 2007, in Centralia, Wash. Surviving: daughters Marie Tyer of Centralia, Judith Becker of Birmingham, Ala., and Marjorie Osborn of Birmingham; brothers Burton att., of College Place, Bern att., of Milton-Freewater, and Bob att., of Scottsdale, Ariz.

Worley—George ’74 was born May 8, 1943, in San Antonio, and died Feb. 20, 2007, in Roseburg, Ore. Surviving: wife Nancy (Crisp) of Roseburg, Ore.; sons Stephen ’98 of Oxford, N.C., and David of Taipei, Taiwan; and sister Mary Smith of Lincoln, Neb.

Annual Report 2006-07

Our Vision Walla Walla University will be a leading Christian university, creating a life-changing experience through: — Faith in God — Excellence in thought — Generosity in service — Beauty in expression

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2006-07 Campus Highlights

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At their October meeting, Walla Walla University’s constituent delegates voted to adopt the university name.

l

John McVay was inaugurated as Walla Walla University’s 23rd president.

l

Construction on the Administration Building was completed and academic and administrative departments moved in. An open house celebration was held during April’s Homecoming Weekend.

l

U.S. News & World Report ranked WWU 32nd among the top masters level universities in the 15-state Western region.

l

Jon Cole, professor of engineering, was named the 2006 Distinguished Faculty Lecturer in recognition of excellence in academic scholarship and service. His lecture was titled “Portraits of Community: Interconnecting Civilizations and Resources.”

lThe School of Business opened a Business Resource Center

l

Greg Dodds, associate professor of history, received the Excellence in Scholarship Award.

for the local community. Through the BRC, and under the direction of professors and volunteer business owners, select students assist businesses with accounting, finance issues, human resource management, and marketing projects.

Sallieann Brewer, assistant professor of nursing, received the Excellence in Advising Award.

lThe School of Business scored among the top 5 percent of

Bob Mead, key shop foreman, received a staff recognition award.

business schools in the nation according to the results of the latest Major Field Test in Business. More than 500 business schools took the test.

l

Nursing students joined a team of alumni and faculty in a mission trip to Jamaica, where they put toegther health clinics as part of the “Hope, Health, and Happiness” evangelistic series organized by the group. Students Heather Hatch and Laura Jacobs collected donated medicine and equipment for the trip, and purchased what they were not able to find.

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l l l

Marcia Anspach, assistant registrar, received a staff recognition award.

l

Jonathan Duncan, associate professor of mathematics, and Deborah Silva, associate professor of communications, completed their doctoral degrees.

l

New undergraduate programs were launched in Forensic Psychology, Industrial Design, Aviation Management, Automotive Management and Information Systems.

l

A new student chapter of Engineers Without Borders began in the School of Engineering.

Jim Nestler, professor of biology, received the Excellence in Teaching Award.

Left: A lathe arrives via crane to the backdoor of The Edward F. Cross School of Engineering. The school received a $500,000 gift from the Hasso Foundation to fund this and other equipment that will propel student projects to a higher level.

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Above: Jan Paulsen, president of the General Conference of Seventh-day Adventists, presented the 2007 commencement address, urging graduates to follow the example of Jesus Christ, who lived a life of humility and service. The Class of 2007, numbering 487, graduated with the distinction of being the last graduating class of Walla Walla College.

Giving Overview Gifts From All Sources

$10,249,022

Other Organizations $81,462 Business/Corporations $3,365,523

Fund Raising Consortia $53,186 Other Individuals $745,772

Alumni $1,720,055

Foundations $662,050

Religious Organizations $3,660,974

A university sign welcomes all to campus. The sign was a gift from the Class of 2007 and was presented by senior class president Melinda Hebbel at June’s commencement ceremony.

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2006-07 Revenues and Expenditures

Gifts and Grants $7.2 million Sales $4.4 million

Tuition and Fees $34.9 million

Church Subsidies $3.5 million Auxiliary Enterprises $7.1 million

Revenue

$57.1 million

Walla Walla University obtains operating funds from five major sources: tuition and fees, church subsidies, gifts and grants, sales, and auxiliary enterprises (room and board, and bookstore income). The largest share of revenue comes from student tuition payments.

Student Services $3.8 million

Institutional Support $6.7 million

Academic Support $2.6 million Operating and Maintainence $7.2 million

Public Service $1.3 million Instructional $14.6 million

Expenses

$50.7 million

The largest annual expenditure is for the instruction of students (faculty salaries, equipment, and books).

Auxiliaries $5.9 million

Scholarships $8.6 million

Gifts $5.8 million Government $15.6 million College $9.5 million

3rd Party Lender $2.4 million

Sources of Student Aid

$33.3 million

The college operating budget provided $9.5 million in aid to students in 2005-2006. Government aid programs, gifts from alumni and friends, and the endowment make up the remainder of student aid funds.

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Graduates Giving

Percent Class Agent Year Graduates Donors Participation

Total

Henry Bergh

1923-40

145

36

25%

$29,513

Earl & Vera Dean Gregg

1941-45

132

46

35%

$31,110

Lester Rasmussen

1946

49

17

35%

$1,933

Muriel Chapman

1947

59

23

39%

$1,615

Verona Schnibbe

1948

63

31

49%

$30,880

Bill Loveless

1949

116

51

44%

$41,260

Bruce Johnston

1950

144

65

45%

$12,067

Ken Spady

1951

142

59

42%

$16,225

Olen Nations

1952

102

39

38%

$69,720

Ed Norton

1953

105

36

34%

$24,797

Stewart Shankel

1954

90

38

42%

$5,615

Joe Riederer

1955

92

38

41%

$9,193

Tom & Brooke Stafford

1956

104

35

34%

$22,335

Victor Fitch

1957

112

56

50%

$9,854

Ed & Pat Johnston

1958

143

56

39%

$7,319

Ralph & Bobbie Jo Davis

1959

134

48

36%

$9,845

Shirley Thomas

1960

157

52

33%

$15,355

Don Dawes

1961

171

55

32%

$20,455

Dale Beaulieu

1962

143

53

37%

$38,087

Ed Scheresky

1963

165

48

29%

$4,948

Bob Brody

1964

164

61

37%

$59,735

Gerry Miller

1965

150

41

27%

$25,794

Carlton Cross

1966

208

53

25%

$19,593

Gary Fresk

1967

174

40

23%

$75,686

Don & Phyllis Hall

1968

211

41

19%

$17,024

James Robertson

1969

228

60

26%

$5,601

Larry Evans

1970

236

55

23%

$12,900

Bruce & Mary Lou Ham

1971

243

51

21%

$9,665

Fred Biesenthal

1972

274

66

24%

$11,444

Sheila Palmer

1973

297

53

18%

$9,878

Rick & Karen Mace

1974

292

65

22%

$22,710

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Graduates Giving Ted & Linda Carpenter

1975

303

59

19%

$14,743

Diana Pierce

1976

288

55

19%

$9,274

Duane Meidinger

1977

299

54

18%

$10,435

Beverly Foster

1978

288

72

25%

$20,914

Warren Kay

1979

282

59

21%

$11,712

Jeff Kinne

1980

270

58

21%

$17,527

Lisa Bissell Paulson

1981

300

57

19%

$6,154

Helen Teske

1982

309

48

16%

$10,260

Gabriel Acosta

1983

318

60

19%

$8,971

Bob McGhee

1984

268

44

16%

$6,614

Dean Tupper

1985

239

45

19%

$23,442

Jerry Bauman

1986

277

56

20%

$10,814

Kevin Krueger

1987

269

50

19%

$15,365

Keith Perrin

1988

224

37

17%

$7,735

Linda Abdel-Malek

1989

232

26

11%

$52,681

Mike Devitt

1990

205

34

17%

$4,415

Cecily Geschke

1991

250

36

14%

$17,107

Stacy Peterson

1992

300

18

6%

$1,608

Julie Sanders Keymer

1993

246

22

9%

$3,406

Peter Fackenthall

1994

349

34

10%

$34,893

Jim Kneller

1995

330

35

11%

$3,598

Tom Hamel

1996

336

32

10%

$12,423

Ken Aso

1997

359

37

10%

$5,719

Jorge Barcelo

1998

341

25

7%

$2,288

Les Zollbrecht

1999

367

27

7%

$4,334

Greg McCulloch

2000

364

21

6%

$3,807

Chris Drake

2001

355

27

8%

$10,488

Mike Vercio

2002

373

25

7%

$2,350

Chris Santana

2003

340

20

6%

$1,265

Jessica Stone

2004

429

19

4%

$1,225

Steve Sanders

2005

397

14

4%

$653

Michelle Santana

2006

304

17

6%

$1,216

TOTALS

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14,656

2,691

23% $1,009,585

Loan Funds

Loans Balance African Engineering and Computer Science Fund------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------$96,530 Wade L. Barnes Memorial Fund-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------$12,405 George W. Bowers Fund----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- $9,988 Ruth E. Burgeson Memorial Fund----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- $1,530 Roy F. Carpenter Memorial Fund----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------$26,412 Harold Chastain Memorial Fund-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------$12,364 Class of 1924 Fund-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------$14,669 Class of 1958 Fund--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- $8,702 Class of 1961 Fund--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- $5,361 Class of 1976 Fund--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- $6,475 Engineering Fund----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- $1,564 Andrew and Evelyhn Fisher Fund--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- $1,996,119 Ford Foundation Faculty Fund----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- $139,366 Elvin C. Gaines Fund---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- $28,946 Clifford A. Graves Memorial Fund----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- $2,888 Bertha E. Gray Fund------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- $6,614 William Grettner Fund-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- $2,241 Idaho Conference Laymen Worthy Student Fund---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- $154,297 International Students Fund------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ $12,277 Jacob G. Mehling Fund---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- $67,054 Nursing Fund----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- $13,694 Orpha Osborne Worthy Student Fund----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- $26,060 John Potts Fund------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ $17,270 Dr. Eng Saw Chinese/Asian Fund---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- $13,659 Bertha Schneider Fund------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- $3,340 Sloop Family Fund-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- $38,919 Hyretha Smith Memorial Fund---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- $3,735 Starr-Larrabee Memorial Fund----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- $3,392 John E. Weaver Memorial Elementary Fund------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- $15,331 Carrie Welch Memorial Fund------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ $89,781 Eugene Winter Family Fund-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- $54,422 Robert G. Wirth Loan Fund------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ $835,824 Women In Ministry Fund------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- $25,124 Womens’ Loan Fund---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- $33,641 Worthy Students Fund-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- $212,609 WWC Loan Fund----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- $1,154,627

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Endowments

ENDOWMENTS

New Gifts

Balance

Advancement of Chemical Research $25 ASWWC Student Aid James and Ruth Bebee Computer Science Scholarship $15,000 James and Ruth Bebee Nursing Scholarship $7,000 Beverly Math Faculty Improvement $500 Shannon Marie Bigger Memorial Christian Service Scholarship $610 Alice I. Bowden Memorial Theology Scholarship George W. Bowers Excellence in Chemistry Scholarship Boyson Family Communication Scholarship John F. Bregar Memorial Scholarship School of Business Fund Merle Clairon Calkins Endowment Fund $3,300 Clair and Myrtle Calkins Fund $2,300 D. Ordell and Margaret Calkins Business/Education Faculty Development $10,200 Lewis Canaday Memorial Technology Scholarship Dr. James R. Chambers Memorial Scholarship Fund Janice P. Chance Memorial Nursing Education Percy W. Christian Excellence in History Scholarship A.J. and Gladys E. Christiansen Memorial Scholarship Class of 1954 Scholarship $3,323 Class of 1955 Scholarship $2,000 Class of 1965 Scholarship $745 Class of 1971 Scholarship $2,490 Class of 1978 Scholarship $320 Class of 1983 Scholarship $1,100 Class of 1984 Scholarship Class of 1989 Edwin Zaugg Memorial Scholarship $200 Class of 1996 Scholarship $13,415 Class of 2003 Scholarship Verlin L. and Thelma (Kumalae) Cochran Memorial Scholarship $400 Computer Science Magazine L.P. “Jim” Corbett English Scholarship L.P. “Jim” Corbett History Scholarship L.P. “Jim” and Jane Corbett Student Aid Scholarship

$2,153 $53,041 $20,352 $131,612 $80,377 $40,972 $86,281 $7,831 $18,640 $30,112 $22,909 $28,523 $156,668 $154,236 $40,512 $12,031 $16,483 $24,195 $51,074 $23,430 $7,874 $52,324 $14,673 $12,027 $18,949 $22,150 $19,027 $97,160 $7,080 $20,758 $1,158 $86,296 $52,491 $98,512

New Scholarship Honors Family Legacy When Dr. and Mrs. Harold Huber recently established an endowment scholarship at Walla Walla University, Harold was motivated by the undeniable importance of helping young people receive a higher education. He was also inspired to give back to the school because of the special place it holds in his heart.

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Harold recalls. Growing up in 1930s College Place, he remembers how he and his buddies would explore the old Ad building or sneak into the college pool. Harold’s father was a carpenter and “helped on nearly every college building project.” Harold learned carpentry from his father and helped build the library and Conard Hall.

Harold attended WWU from 1941 to 1943 on a partial scholarship. The pre-dental program afforded him a solid foundation for the dentistry degree he received from the University of Oregon. Harold’s wife, Delta (Hurley), also attended WWU in 1943 and finished her nursing education

after raising their four children.

Harold was drafted during World War II and was stationed at Edwards Air Force Base as a dental officer. He and Delta began their 62-year marriage during his active duty. Harold started his first dentistry practice in Richland, Wash., but wanted to settle in a farming community. “I went to Heppner [Oregon] to be a cowboy,” he says. In 1950 he became the only dentist in Heppner and began farming wheat and cattle.

Now retired, the Hubers are pleased to encourage education through the Dr. and Mrs. Harold Huber Endowment Scholarship, which is open to all WWU students.

Endowments Lee Crain Memorial Music Scholarship $1,609 Edward F. Cross Engineering Scholarship $165,511 Vera Davis-Michel Memorial English Scholarship $500 $9,791 Edward F. and Clara M. Degering Educational Scholarship $139,507 Claude and Annie Deming Worthy Student Award $1,800 $29,060 Loren Dickinson Communications Scholarship $220 $58,986 Dietrich/Wilkinson Aviation Scholarship $149 $199 Ralph A. Drake Memorial Scholarship $216,097 Lars and Anna Dybdahl Scholarship $29,469 Josephine Cunnington Edwards Memorial Scholarship $100 $19,093 H. Russell and Genevieve Emmerson Memorial Fund $13,145 Engineering Chair $2,000 $372,377 Mary Garner Esary Memorial Scholarship $27,354 Faculty/Staff Scholarship $3,468 $103,595 Ernest Fresk Memorial Theology Scholarship $0 Norma S. Gardner Memorial English Scholarship $79,122 Wilford and Emma Goffar Memorial Scholarship $18,373 Graduate Dean’s Award Scholarship $4,210 Albert E. and Reta J. Graham Memorial Scholarship $10,000 $225,093 John J. Hafner Music Scholarship $16,732 Lovyl and Mary Hagle Scholarship $209,721 Richard and Dena Hammill Scholarship $22,700 Thomas Hampson Humanities Merit Scholarship $90,183 Clyde and Mary Harris Challenge Grant $42,864 Pauline Hart Social Work Scholarship $46,189 Richard and Georgianna Hayden Christian Service Scholarship $500 $116,627 Wilma Hepker Scholarship $1,610 $2,116 Paul and Frances Heubach Theology Scholarship $43,655 TS Business Excellence Fund $159,810 Jess Holm Memorial Scholarship $15,347 Juanita Wagner Holm Memorial Nursing Scholarship $18,381 Archie and Helen Howatson Nursing Scholarship $136,316 Oland F. Hubbs Memorial Theology Scholarship $28,300 Vera M. Hubbs Memorial Business Scholarship $23,170 Wynelle J. Huff Nursing Scholarship $5,000 $105,149 IBCC $32,928 Jess M. Hutson, M.D., Memorial Scholarship $36,790 Jensen Math Scholarship $32,094 Murray L. and Ilene Johnstone Scholarship $165,855 Carl and Lucile Jones Scholarship $19,941 Peggy Henderson Kaye Nursing Scholarship $190,171 Helen Wineberg Kendall Women in Business Scholarship $68,045 KGTS $19,827 A.H. and Mary Koorenny Memorial Scholarship $9,344 $34,390 Robert and Thorna Koorenny Scholarship $49,398 Kretschmar Hall Maintenance $2,188,741 Laura G. Larson Memorial Nursing Scholarship $409,921 H. Lloyd Leno Memorial Music Scholarship $18,395 Lewiston/Clarkston Scholarship $67,643 Harold Lickey Scholarship $2,481 Jennie M. Livingston Memorial Library Fund $10,000 $113,963 Mary E. Marker Memorial Theology Scholarship $84,702 Roy and Lois (Dorland) Martin English Scholarship $30,064 Sukhdev Mathaudhu Engineering Scholarship $16,102 Mathematics Scholarship $7,500 $21,050 Warren Matheson Memorial Christian Service Scholarship $20,220 Matiko Theology Award $11,584 Harden M. McConnell and Alvin L. Kwiram Chemistry Award $500 $22,665 Eldena McDow Scholarship $7,729 Messenger/Loewen Scholarship $12,366 Spring 2008 Westwind 47

Endowments Jack Evan Miles Memorial Health Science Scholarship Joseph & Beth Murray Memorial Scholarship for Resident Assistants Music Scholarship $7 Llewellyn and Vivian Nixon Scholarship Nursing Scholarship $100 Daniel A. Ochs Memorial Theology Scholarship Dr. and Mrs. Howard Osborne Mexican-American Scholarship Blythe Owen Music Scholarship Doreen Paulson-Evans Memorial Scholarship $50 Yvonne Pickett Memorial Recruiting Scholarship Piper-Johanson Scholarship Robert L. Reynolds Excellence in History Scholarship Robert M. Reynolds Memorial Scholarship $3,500 Donald W. Rigby Biology Award $3,940 Donald W. Rigby Biology Faculty Research Donnie Rigby Drama Award Rigby Hall Maintenance Lilah Schlotthauer Risinger Mathematics Scholarship John D. Rogers, M.D., Memorial Scholarship Rosario Marine Station Maintenance Thomas C. Roswell Memorial Science Scholarship $1,000 Gayle L. Saxby Memorial Women in Theology Scholarship $250 Schlotthauer Math Scholarship Eleanor B. Schofield Memorial Teachers Scholarship Cecil W. Shankel Memorial Chemistry Scholarship $100 Shattuck/Zitterbart Memorial Nursing Scholarship Donald and Virginia Sherwood Memorial Scholarship Carolyn Stevens Shultz Scholarship Dan Shultz Music Scholarship Solomon Scholarship Gene and Betty Soper Music Scholarship Robert L. Spies Memorial Scholarship Glenn Spring Music Scholarship Joseph L. Stubblefield Memorial Scholarship Janis Suelzle Memorial Fund George and Lola Thompson Memorial Scholarship $3,700 Theology Library Book Fund E.E. and Jane Breese-Trefz Christian Service Scholarship Clarence O. Trubey Music Scholarship Undergraduate Advanced Study Verde Fund for Graduate Marine Research Eva Stratton Vliet and Jess Vliet Scholarship $1,000 Stanley E. Walker Music Scholarship $200 Francys C. Welch Unitrust Melvin K. West Music Scholarship Whitchurch Nursing Scholarship Monte Wilkins Memorial Scholarship John and Inez Willey Family Memorial Scholarship $1,000 WWU Student Aid $96 Randy Yaw Pi Contest Scholarship Young Memorial Lecture in Biology Norma R. Youngberg Writers Scholarship Administration Building Maintainance Fund $30,543 Business Junior-Senior Scholarship A.J. and Gladys E. Christiansen Memorial Scholarship Ray and Alice Fowler Scholarship $5,950 Thomas Hampson Humanities Merit Scholarship Dr. and Mrs. Harold Huber Scholarship Fund $99,966

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$20,670 $61,110 $21,533 $57,924 $39,676 $10,349 $25,794 $37,163 $23,055 $37,751 $65,376 $22,109 $21,216 $129,895 $76,284 $8,190 $155,749 $13,865 $72,788 $458,446 $45,321 $20,892 $14,006 $998,236 $22,669 $194,635 $129,798 $15,136 $14,567 $137,541 $55,945 $11,554 $13,167 $275,835 $117,077 $52,109 $18,850 $170,952 $13,124 $6,562 $3,786 $29,602 $15,699 $392,296 $6,855 $1,249 $54,871 $15,964 $2,467,333 $4,054 $63,624 $23,104 $967,027 $13,774 $51,074 $6,315 $103,297 $107,016

Volunteers and Activities

WWU Volunteers Julie & Jared Ammon

Bill & Virinia Napier

Jean Backland

Nancy Neuburger

Alumni Association Officers

Joseph Barnes

Isabelle Newbold

President, Fred Field

Helen Wineberg Kendall Alumni Endowment Fund Committee

Don & Lois Barrett

Matlee Parks*

Vice President, Dave Hutton

Allan Roth

Sue Bassham

Daryl Perry

Secretary, Lynelle Ellis

Randy Unterseher

Janet Anderson

Viola Lenz

Ed & Jackie Beck

June Pfaff

Treasurer, Richard Hellie

Duane Meidinger

Ken Aso

Myrna Lighthouse

Jack & Evelyn Bergman

Clara Prehoda

Janice Childs

Valerie Bass

Curtis & Audrey Lindsay

Darold & Barbara Bigger

Tammy Randolph

Board Members

Loren Peterson

Dale Beaulieu

Katrina Lyons

Garnet Bigger

Charleen Rogers

Rick Claridge

Ray Watts

Brandon Beck

Eveyln Magnuson

Evelyn Boyd

LaVerne Rudolf

Jennifer Castleman

Fred Field

Rella Brandenburg

Dan Mathews

Margorie Bregar

Teri Sannar

Sherrice Croft

Edward Ammon

Carl Brenneise

Susan Maxted

Dorothy Canwell

Aileen Saunders

Susan Davis

Richard Hellie

Charles Brown

Walt Meske

Rick Carlson

Luba Schmidt

Todd Schroeder

Dave Gillham

Victor Brown

Deana Miller

Maurine Carpenter-Grove*

Eileen Sha

Randy Unterseher

Monty Buell & daughters

Delores Morgan

Betsy Claridge

Edith Smith

Larry & Lois Canaday

Duncan Mustard

Cheryl Coleman

Georgia Smith

Cheryl Cain

Judy Parent

Goldie Connell

Mary Smith

Loma Linda, California

Robert Car

Carol Perrin

Margaret Trautvein-Cook

Pam Smith

Chair, David Gillham

John and Ione Brunt

Casey & Barb Casebolt

Ralph Perrin

Bernard Cook

Lois Soper

Edward Ammon

Bert and Evelyn Connell

Sandy Clark

Don & Shirley Peterson

Ann Cornell

Zdravko Stefanovic

Lynelle Ellis

Melissa King

Walter & Margo Cox

Lester & Vera Ruud

Marion Dressler

Marcel & Tawni Stolz

Fred Field

Thomas Dandridge

Bob & Shirley Sarve

Bonny Eichner

Milo & Gail Stolz

Jim Hall

British Columbia, Canada

Bill & Beth Dickerson

Mary Smith

Tom & Linda Emmerson

Melissa Tessier

Richard Hellie

Adriana Scuka

Loren Dickinson

Kristi Spurgeon

Virginia Engelhart*

Phil & Marie Thornton

David Hutton

Amy Dodds

Rodd Strobel

Karen Garcia

Nancy Vaughn

Rosa Jimenez

Palm Springs,

Victor Fitch

Vi Swanson

Virginia Gonthier

Barbara Vories

John McVay

California

Joe Galusha

Wilbur & Lola Sylvester

Larry & Jacque Goodhew

Natalie Waggoner

Jerry and Bev Brass

Carolyn Gaskell

Mark Tessier

Susie Graham

Mabel Wagner

Pat and Dorothy Larson

Paul & June Giarde

Roger Theisen

Bill & Marilyn Greenley

Charlene Walker

Duane Gilliland

Karl & Becky Thompson & family

Allegra Gienger

Rosemary Watts

Edward Ammon

Portland, Oregon

Norma Glatt

Gina Tsujimura

Charleene Grellman

Kittee Wohlers

Lynelle Ellis

Jim and Judy Zachrison

AJ Grant

Janice Tsujimura

Laura Hall

Del Yanke

Fred Field

Tom & Brooke Stafford

Stan & Kathy Hazen

Don Veverka

Rod & Liz Heisler

David Gillham

Paul & Deanna Rhynard

Tony Henneberg

Jim & Kara Wagner

Ilo Hutton

Rosa Jimenez

Don Hepker

Cheri Wallace

Ex-Officio Board Members

Executive Committee

Alumni Event Hosts

Homecoming 2007 Every year more than 200 volunteers contribute to the success of Walla Walla College’s alumni weekend. We thank every person who helped this past year and especially the following leaders and program participants:

Ruth Joice

Many more volunteers than

Richard Hellie

Seattle, Washington

Roman & Linda Hintz

Jim & Ginger Weller

Frances Kinzer

those listed on this page

David Hutton

Gary & Udel Fresk

Matthew James

Tim & Cheri Windemuth

Jim & Trudy Klein

give their time to Walla

Richard & Carmen Graham

Bernie & Carolyn Janke

Ken & JoAnn Wiggins

Pauline Koorenny*

Walla College. Although we

Parliamentarian

Vince Jimenez

Ron Wisbey

Juli Krantz

do not have their names

Thomas Knoll

Spokane, Washington

Darrell Johnson

Mike Woods

Tina Krantz

in our records, we extend

Bradley & Susan Davis

Doug Johnson

Judy Ziegele

Viola Lenz

our appreciation to these

Bruce Johnston

Al Liske

individuals as well.

Walla Walla Valley,

Echo Johnston

Washington

Daniel Kaempff

Loury and April Duffy

Bill Kelley

Duane & Margie Meidinger

Jerry and Michelle Hartman

Casandra Kirschbaum

Marcy Monteith

Matt and Elizabeth Heinrich

Richard & Twyla Kruger

Glenn & Martha Madsen Steve & Sheila Meharry

*deceased

Gerry Larson

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Board of Trustees and Administration

Board of Trustees 2006-07

University Administration 2006-07

Chair

President

Jere D. Patzer

John K. McVay

Vice Chair

Vice President for Academic Administration

Russell Gilbert

Ginger Ketting-Weller

Secretary

Vice President for Financial Administration

John K. McVay

Steve Rose

Members

Vice President for Student Administration

Tom Allen

Ken Rogers

DeLona Bell Alex Betancourt

interim Vice President for university Advancement

Gary Botimer

Rosa Jimenez

Ken Crawford Larry D. Dodds

Vice President for Enrollment

Mumtaz Fargo

Victor F. Brown

John Freedman George Gainer

Vice President for Spiritual Life and Mission

Carmen Graham

Pedrito U. Maynard-Reid

Yoswa Gwalamubisi Don Hall

Associate Vice President for Academic Administration

Alan Hulbert

Clinton Valley

Marshall Keymer Norman Klam

Associate Vice President for Graduate Studies

Gordon Lacey

Joseph Galusha

Don Livesay John Loor Stephen L. McPherson

Credits

Bryce Pascoe

Editor: Rosa Jimenez

Barbara Prowant

Managing Editor: Breanna Bork

Sue Smith Bruce Thorn

This report lists information about gifts received from July 1,

Max C. Torkelsen, II

2006, to June 30, 2007. A copy of Walla Walla University’s financial statement may be requested by contacting: University Relations, Walla Walla University 204 S. College Avenue, College Place, WA 99324 Phone (509) 527-2513, Fax (509) 527-2398 Email: rosa.jimenez@wallawalla.edu

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From My Point of View

Becoming a Politician

G

rowing up in a Seventhday Adventist home, there was never a thought in my mind that I would become an elected official in national politics.

However, my whole life has been about training for service. My parents, both educators by profession, are committed Adventists who instilled in my brother and me the need for service. My father, an ordained Adventist minister in The Bahamas, dedicated his entire professional life to the church. It was his commitment that practically indoctrinated our family to the idea that we have a higher calling in this life.

I attended Adventist schools from the age of 5 until I completed my undergraduate degree in engineering at Walla Walla University.

After completing my degree, I accepted the invitation to lecture at Northern Caribbean University in Mandeville, Jamaica. I spent one semester there and then accepted an offer to teach high school level math in the public school system in The Bahamas. Within six months of that opportunity, I moved into the private sector and worked for a multinational oil company. It was

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during that time that my thoughts and ideas were coming together. I made the decision to get involved in active politics and the Progressive Liberal Party in The Bahamas. As an engineer, I was trained to find solutions to problems. So instead of just criticizing the administration at the time, I figured I should offer myself as an opposing candidate with solutions. In 2000, the leader of the Progressive Liberal Party and current prime minister, The Right Honorable Perry G. Christie, formally announced my candidacy.

With no formal training in the political arena and being a real naive rookie in the fray of national politics, I led my charge and campaign in the Progressive Liberal Party, which is now the governing political party in the Commonwealth of The Bahamas.

National elections were held May 2, 2002, and I was successful in becoming the Member of Parliament for the Carmichael Constituency in New Providence, Bahamas. The Prime Minister of The Bahamas also appointed me Parliamentary Secretary at the Ministry of Works and Utilities.

Getting involved in frontline national politics was a challenge, given my family background and Adventist roots. Some in the Adventist church shy away from partisan politics. My family, who are extremely conservative, have never been involved in anything of a political nature. I am more confident than ever that it was not by accident that I became involved, and that there was a purpose that

was to be fulfilled as a result of entering public life.

Four years later, I am now the Parliamentary Secretary at the Ministry of Tourism and working in my reelection campaign for the upcoming general election, as each term of office is five years. I also released my first book in June 2006 titled “Political Discourses.”

Commitment to service is what I remember being taught in our schools. The indelible impression left on me from my days at Walla Walla University was more than just receiving an academic education, but helping to facilitate a holistic preparation for life. I am grateful for the many positive experiences in the Adventist education system that helped to make me a focused individual. There is so much more that we can do if we are committed and remain consistent in our efforts to make a difference.

There has been a tendency by many persons to regard politics as a vicious and dirty aspect of a necessary evil. I believe that when good people sit idly by and allow status quo to continue—while change is begging to be created—they are just as guilty as the misguided controllers of adverse decision making. We have an obligation to make a difference and that difference is encapsulated in one’s commitment to excellence.

As I reflect on my life and the many bountiful blessings, I am mindful that there are many who have not been so privileged.

Helping make life better for them is one of the reasons I am in politics.

The Bahamas is a country comprised of 700 islands off the coast of Florida. Our population of just over 303,000 inhabits 30 islands.

We are a democratic and peaceful

John G. F. Carey, a 1994 engineering graduate, is parliamentary secretary and Member of Parliament for Carmichael in The Commonwealth of The Bahamas.

archipelagic nation known primarily for our warm people, sun, sand, and sea. It is the natural beauty of the islands that make it an attractive spot for millions of tourists who are primarily from North America.

As I continue to serve in the Ministry of Tourism and work in government towards the overall development of my country, I am confident that I am truly fulfilling my purpose in contributing to what my Prime Minister terms, “becoming the best little country on this earth.” n

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