Alumnotes traveling and restoring antique vehicles. Bob has three children, Melissa ’07, Jeremy and Julie. Richard Froelich ’83 and his wife, Robin, reside in Boonsboro, Md. Richard works as the senior engineer for GSE Technologies. His favorite college memories are of his years at the Haffner House. Richard and Robin have two children, Rose and Caleb. Stephen Harden ’83 and his wife, Ruby (Eastwood) ’84, live in Wenatchee, Wash. Stephen is the owner of Affordable Realty. Tracy (Winter) Harder att., and her husband, Thomas, live in Roseburg, Ore. After teaching in California, Tracy and Thomas enjoy moving back into the Northwest. Some of Tracy’s favorite college memories include ASWWC days, trips into Walla Walla, and the English department in the old ad building. Bruce Kay ’83 and his wife, Julia (Hiner) ’90, currently live in Kirkland, Wash. Bruce
Charles Reel ’89 and his wife, Karla (Peck) ’90, live in Pierre, S.D. Charles works as the vice president of finance in the Dakota Conference of Seventh-day Adventists. His favorite college memories include rainbows over the campus and dating his wife. Cheryl Swanson ’89 and her husband, Charlie, live in Puyallup, Wash. Cheryl works as a psychiatric social worker. In their spare time, Cheryl and Charlie enjoy birding, canoeing, day hiking, and reading. Some of Cheryl’s favorite college memories include being part of the first computer couple-matched banquet. She has two children, Brian ’92, and Bradley att. Jennifer (Perry) White ’89 and her husband, Robert White II ’91, live in Oregon City, Ore. They have two children, Zachary and Benjamin.
1990s Shane Atkins att., and his wife, Heather, live in Roseville, Calif. Shane is a pilot for Virgin American Airlines.
works as the senior director of engineering at Green Point Technology. In his spare time, he enjoys flying, wakeboarding, and vacations to Mexico. Bruce and Julia have two children, Meghan and Hampton. Thomas Lyon’84 lives in Clinton, Utah. Thomas works as the owner of Lyon Graphic Design. He enjoys mountain biking, and his favorite college memories include the friendships made. Julia (Silcox) Payaban ’84, and her husband, Ruel, live in Oceanside, Calif. Julia has worked as the principal of Oceanside Adventist Elementary for the past 13 years. She enjoys traveling, especially her most recent trip to Hawaii, where they traveled to four different islands. Julia and Ruel have one child, Angela, who attends La Sierra University. 18 Westwind Winter 2009
Nicole (Peschong) Batten’99 and her husband, Stephen, live in Bay Roberts, Newfoundland, Canada. Nicole recently started her own business, GoFish Publicity Solutions. Nicole serves on the board of directors for the Society of Adventist Communicators (SAC) and is the vice president of recruitment for SAC. Her favorite college memories include the many hours talking to Dr. Dickinson and meeting her husband. Nicole and Stephen have two children, Joshua and Seth. Heidi (Ham) Evans ’98 and her husband, Daniel att., are currently living in Tualatin, Ore. Heidi works as a musician and a teacher. In her spare time, Heidi enjoys hiking, walking, gardening, and rafting. From her college years, Heidi remembers the many fire alarms in the girls’ dorm as a result of burnt popcorn, especially during finals. Heidi and Daniel have two children, Ellia and Berren.
Jenny (Dull) Evans’99 and her husband, Larry, live in Dayton, Ohio. Jenny works as the senior accountant of WinWholesale, Inc.
marrying her husband. From her college days, Pamela remembers an impromptu chocolate party with the girls living in her hall.
Jennie (Mede) Furness ’98 is currently living in Laguna Hills, Calif. She works as a teacher at Laguna Niguel Junior Academy.
Melinda (Rainey) Russell ’98 and her husband, Craig, are currently living in Meridian, Idaho. Melinda works as a licensed clinical social worker at Montgomery Counseling Center.
Allison (Tait) Melino ’98 and her husband, Marc, reside in Seattle, Wash. Allison works as the health and wellness director at Bellevue Family YMCA. Allison and Marc have traveled to Botswana, Africa, where they camped out with the hippos! One of Allison’s favorite college memories was going for long jogs down Whitman Ave. during spring afternoons.
Stacy Schwarz ’98 and her husband, Tracy ’96, live in Walla Walla. Stacy works as a stay-at-home mom and works two Sundays a month as a registered nurse at Blue Mountain Medical Group. In her spare time she enjoys reading and sewing. Stacy fondly remembers Friday night vespers and sledding at Tollgate.
Debra (Magretta) Meredith ’98 and her husband, Robert, live in Spokane, Wash. Debra works as the case manager for Premera. Debra enjoys baking, reading, working with animals and spending time with her family. While at WWU, she remembers the amazing professors, and having study groups at the library. Debra has two children, Krystal and Christine.
Mary Strubhar ’98 lives in Hubbard, Ore. Mary works as a registered nurse at Providence Newberg Medical Center. In her spare time she enjoys crocheting, calligraphy, gardening, and visiting with friends. Her favorite college memories are working in the library with Shirley and the friendships with the faculty, especially Lois Whitchurch.
Anthony Mohr ’99 lives in Camarillo, Calif. He works as a staff engineer for a local company. In his spare time, he enjoys skiing and swing dancing.
Andy Toms ’98 and his wife, Karla, are currently living in Bend, Ore. Andy works as a dentist.
Jennifer (Korb) Oetman ’98 and her husband, Greg att., are currently living in Walla Walla. Jennifer is a self-employed clinical social worker. Upon graduation, Jennifer worked as a medical social worker for the Veteran’s Administration Healthcare system for five years. Currently, she is a stay-at-home mom with 3-year-old son Owen and maintains her social work practice on the side. William Parker ’92 and Carolina Salido were married on Oct. 12, 2007, in Lancaster, Mass. Pamela (Duncan) Rodman ’98 and her husband, Jere, make their home in College Place. Pamela works as the office manager for the English department. Since graduation in 1998, the highlight of her life was finding and
Steve Wilson ’98 and his wife, Kelly Jo, are living in Touchet, Wash. Steve is currently employed at Andy’s Market. In his spare time he enjoys snowmobiling, and restoring/building automobiles. Some of Steve’s memories include countless hours spent in computer and hydraulics labs.
2000s Natalie (Davis) Hager ’00 and her husband, Earl, currently live in Princeton, W. Va. Natalie works as an attorney for Harvey and Janutolo law offices. In March of 2007, Earl and Natalie adopted a 15month-old boy, Alexander, from Russia. They are planning to go back soon and adopt a sister for Alexander. In Natalie’s spare time she enjoys hanging out with her husband and her son.