Experience Magazine (Summer 2016)

EXPERIENCE SPRING/SUMMER 2016

CHRIST-CENTERED

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URBAN

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FLOURISH

LIBERAL ARTS

PORTLAND: LAND OF OPPORTUNITY

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DIVERSE

P R E PA R I N G TO DAY ’ S DIVERSE STUDENTS TO B E TO M O R R OW ’ S U R BA N L E A D E R S

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HOMECOMING

THE 2016 SPRING COMMENCEMENT WAS HELD ON SATURDAY, MAY 14, AT ROLLING HILLS COMMUNITY CHURCH.

I love the students at Warner Pacific College. I can truly say that they are the reason I come to work every day. Their curiosity, compassion, and deep desire to make a difference in this world inspire me in countless ways both personally and professionally. A career in higher education requires that one constantly be looking to the future; we meet students where they are, but our true work is to help prepare them to follow the Godsized dreams that have been placed in their hearts.

This desire to release generations of bright, engaged, and compassionate minds out into the world is one of the

reasons I am so committed to the Warner Pacific urban identity. Training in the liberal arts is designed to address the real needs of our society. Often people view urban centers as hubs of crime and poverty but at Warner Pacific, we view our city as a land of opportunity; a field that is waiting for new seeds of innovative, and diverse thinking to take root and flourish.

As I watched students walk across the stage at spring commencement, I prayed that they leave Warner Pacific forever changed. That through the relationships they have built with their peers, professors, and our staff, they have found the

confidence to follow Christ boldly and gained the critical thinking skills needed to wrestle with the tough questions of life. I pray that they leave this place with the knowledge that they are deeply loved, both by this community and most importantly, by a God who has traveled with them each step of this journey. I pray that this love propels them to love others well; empowering their families, friends, and neighbors to dream, achieve, and flourish!

Andrea P. Cook, Ph.D. President

Freshmen take a tour of the Noble Rot rooftop garden in their First-Year Learning Community.

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BUILDING CHAMPIONS: EQUIPPING YOUNG ATHLETES FOR SUCCESS ON AND OFF THE FIELD

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WHEN OPPORTUNITY KNOCKS: EMERGING LEADERS INTERNSHIP PROGRAM

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PORTLAND STRONG: INTRODUCING THE CITY BUILDERS SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM

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KNIGHTS ROUND UP

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HOMECOMING 2016

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AWARDS & MILESTONES

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CAMPUS NEWS

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SPRING COMMENCEMENT

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ALUMNI NOTES

ON THE COVER Maranda Ulatifalani Henderson ’17 explores the Hawthorne District near the College’s Mt. Tabor campus.

EDITOR: MELODY BURTON CREATIVE DIRECTOR: KAREN GIBSON PHOTOGRAPHY: NASHCO PHOTOGRAPHY, JUSTIN TUCKER ’14 NEWS CONTRIBUTORS: KATHY COVEY, CODY HARROD PRESIDENT: ANDREA P. COOK, PH.D. VICE PRESIDENT OF ENROLLMENT AND MARKETING: DALE SEIPP, JR. VICE PRESIDENT FOR ADVANCEMENT AND EXTERNAL RELATIONS: AARON MCMURRAY, PH.D. Insta

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BUILDING CHAMPIONS: EQUIPPING YOUNG ATHLETES FOR SUCCESS ON AND OFF THE FIELD IN OUR CITY, there are thousands of girls and boys who find hope in sports, even as destruction, dysfunction, and frustration swirl around them in almost every other area of life. Young athletes who are growing up in underserved neighborhoods are some of the most atrisk students in the City of Portland, and as neighbors, we are collectively failing to support their holistic development.

Inspired by the teachers, coaches, and mentors who dedicate their lives to support the young student athletes in our city, Warner Pacific believes there is a unique opportunity to create a fun and engaging forum where academic and athletic growth can be cultivated and developed in the next generation of champions for our city; welcome to Champions Academy.

Launched on June 27, 2016, Champions Academy (CA) is an annual, six-week summer program held on the College’s Mt. Tabor campus. CA is designed to provide academic instruction as well as athletic training for diverse,

young student athletes, while offering a holistic, culturally responsive approach to leadership development and instruction.

Champions will enroll in the program each summer and be supported through a mentoring relationship year-round.

Warner Pacific is collaborating with the Portland Leadership Foundation and HOLLA Mentors, while working in partnership with AmeriCorps, Ninth Grade Counts, Oregon Department of Human Services, and Portland Public and surrounding School districts. With the goal of enrolling 210 3rd-9th graders, CA has been able to raise over $60,000 in scholarship funds for families who cannot afford the cost of tuition.

At first glance, programs for elementary students may not seem like a natural fit for a college. However, positive experiences in early grades are crucial in teaching students the fundamental learning concepts, effective study habits, and academic behavioral skills they will need to succeed in high school as they prepare for college. The program will

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also have a significant impact on a number of Warner Pacific students as they work alongside professional coaches and educators to provide additional instruction and mentoring to these urban and diverse youth whose stories are all too familiar.

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THE CHAMPIONS ACADEMY PHILOSOPHY IS BUILT ON SIX VALUES: DEFERENCE, HIGH STANDARDS, PURPOSE, HOLISTIC CARE, CULTURAL RELEVANCE, AND STUDENT-DRIVEN LEARNING. –pdxchampions.org

#1 DEFERENCE

#2 HIGH STANDARDS

#3 PURPOSEFUL

The work begins by acknowledging the inherent value of children. We believe that all children are divinely created with innate gifts and abilities.

Champions Academy hires gifted teachers who use their craft to bring these treasures to the surface. Instructors recognize the awesome privilege they have as educators to contribute to the future by serving children today and accept the great responsibility of that task.

It is this high regard for children that compels Champions Academy to set and maintain high standards and expectations. We are committed to offering a curriculum that emphasizes higher order thinking and skill mastery, pushing every student to his or her personal best.

Champions Academy is likewise dedicated to providing the support necessary to help each one achieve that goal. As students accept the challenge to meet the high standards we set, we know the result will be developing young leaders who have grit and determination to follow the dreams they have set.

Through Champions Academy, we believe we are educating the future leaders of our community and the world; therefore, we make every effort to offer a curriculum with purpose. Each activity is selected to provide meaningful learning, provoke thought, sharpen skills, and to spark and challenge ideas with the goal of preparing men and women who will be able to assess, address, and find solutions to the problems facing society now and into the future.

#4 HOLISTIC Champions Academy recognizes that people have been created body, mind, and spirit; we are committed to designing a program that serves the whole child. The scholar is also an athlete. The athlete is also a soul. So at Champions Academy, learning includes movement and laughter. Teaching includes coaching and counsel. We are wholly dedicated to the healthy development of young people who are strong in mind, body, and character.

#5 CULTURALLY RELEVANT As educators, we know that new information is understood and “learned” by attaching it with, or processing it through, existing knowledge and experiences. We understand that each student’s unique environment is rich with content.

Champions Academy teachers work, therefore, to make connections between the new information and experiences presented in the classroom and the familiar, historic, and significant people, places, and things of the student’s daily life. Here, the student’s community and culture is not an afterthought but rather acknowledged and respected as an essential consideration in the learning process.

#6 STUDENT SPECIFIC We believe all children both possess knowledge and are capable of learning; however, children learn differently.

Champions Academy educators aim to teach using the ways in which children learn, utilizing a variety of approaches and techniques. Our teachers acknowledge learning styles or preferences while continuing to challenge students to acquire information through a variety of means. We are committed to discovering “how” each child is smart and assisting him or her to use the confidence of his or her strength to address areas of weakness.

For Warner Pacific and our Champions Academy collaborators, all of this structure and planning is really a response to God’s calling that we love and teach our children well. “It’s about pouring into young people in ways that are going to be truly phenomenal,” explains Leroy Barber, Executive Director of HOLLA Mentors and the Voices Project. “Think about being an athlete and spending your summer getting trained by professional trainers and sharpening your skills; but also think about being poured into academically by top teachers who are looking to serve students in a city where diversity is growing. That is so exciting to think about! Leaders of the future being trained now, being the best that they can be to make this city the best it can be.”

– MELODY BURTON

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CHAMPIONS ACADEMY VISION

To create a holistic, culturally responsive learning community that produces champions – students prepared to lead in the classroom, on the field, in the city, and in life.

CHAMPIONS ACADEMY MISSION

To challenge and equip diverse student athletes by providing academic, athletic, and character development in preparation for leadership in post high school study and work.

DONNA BARBER CHAMPIONS ACADEMY ACADEMIC DIRECTOR “Children of color in Portland spend the majority of their everyday lives in an academic and social environment that does not reflect or affirm their communities or cultural experiences.

As the city struggles to acknowledge and make room for these up and coming leaders, Champions Academy is committed to joining with parents, teachers, coaches, and youth leaders to develop and prepare them for academic and long-term success.

Champions Academy will do this by providing a culturally responsive youth development program that is designed to cultivate positive learning attitudes, strengthen a healthy self-concept, sharpen critical academic skills, and reinforce positive moral character in the student athlete.”

ANTHONY JORDAN PORTLAND LEADERSHIP FOUNDATION PRESIDENT “I’ve spent 21 years working with kids in the city and this is the culmination of a huge dream of mine. Hundreds of kids will storm the campus of Warner Pacific College this summer and be impacted in real, powerful ways. My heart beats for the underserved, underrepresented, kids of color, and the poor; Champions Academy will be a place where they can all come together and not have to apologize for who they are.”

DR. ANDREA COOK WARNER PACIFIC COLLEGE PRESIDENT “Warner Pacific is so excited to partner with Champions Academy as we host these young scholar athletes on our Mt. Tabor campus. We believe that we are called to serve students in this city and we believe that we can contribute to their success as they grow into the next generation of servant leaders in the community.”

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WHEN OPPORTUNITY KNOCKS

STEPHEN COVEY once said, “Strength lies in differences, not in similarities.” While a simple concept, it is a quote that deserves special attention in the business world. The benefits of building a diverse workforce have been shown time and again to spark innovation, deepen the talent pool, and drive positive consumer relationships.

Diversity in the workplace is important but it also doesn’t just happen overnight. So, how can Portland’s elite companies begin to cultivate the next generation of diverse talent? Act Six Director and Warner Pacific alum, Adam Ristick ’13 and his colleagues at Portland Leadership Foundation believe they have an answer.

The Emerging Leaders Internship (ELI) Program is a new initiative that is designed to provide paid internships for talented, diverse college students to work with some of Portland’s finest companies.

In collaboration with Worksystems, the Portland-Metro workforce development board, ELI’s vision is to create opportunity and mentorships for students of color or those from low-income backgrounds to influence a truly diverse

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global marketplace.

These strategic business partnerships are especially important now because as Portland continues to grow, so does the increased displacement of diverse communities. There is a critical need for leaders of color to embrace leadership positions in our city. Unfortunately, many of ELI’s students have not benefited from the social connections and academic resources often needed to land the elite internships that pave the way to positions of leadership.

People of color and those from low-income families are still underrepresented in the business world and there remain significant disparities in private sector leadership representation in Portland. These communities long for new generations of committed, visionary leaders who will build bridges across differences and respond creatively to the pressing challenges we must confront as a city and as communities throughout the Portland-Metro area.

ELI was created to attract the rich talent present in communities of color and low-income communities. Of course, it will take more than just students for ELI

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to have a measureable impact; it also requires investment from business leaders.

“For this program to be successful we need buy-in from entrepreneurs as well as larger businesses in the Greater Portland area,” said Ryan Buchannan, CEO of eROI, a digital marketing agency.

Since its launch in Spring 2016, ELI has secured 58 paid internships with 39 business and non-profit partners including eROI, Weiden+Kennedy, Salt & Straw, Port of Portland, Puppet Labs, barre 3, The Hello Foundation, Metal Toad, Friends of the Children, and Oregon Best to name just a few.

Students pursuing these internships had a competitive road ahead of them as they began a series of interviews and evaluations. First, candidates had to

ELI candidates prepare for interviews at the Weiden+Kennedy offices in downtown Portland.

complete a preliminary application to be accepted into the program. Each application was reviewed several times by a selection committee made up of volunteers from the Portland Leadership Foundation and their non-profit partners.

Candidates selected to move on as semi-finalists participated in an interviewing event that matched each candidate with volunteers from the local business community to evaluate the semi-finalists according to the needs of the available internships.

After the First-Round Interview event, select candidates were able to advance to an in-person interview, based on the evaluator’s notes and recommenda-

tions, with leadership representatives to gauge talent and fit for those companies offering internships. For each internship position, ELI promised to deliver at least two candidates to interview with company leadership. Ultimately, the internship company has the final say in all hiring decisions.

Internships began after June 1 and range from eight to 10 weeks, and can extend beyond the 10 weeks if the fit is right for the company partner and the intern. While there is no placement fee or implied-commitment to keep ELI interns beyond the ten-week internship, Ristick hopes the program will create a long-standing network of like-minded

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collaborators in the Portland area. “We need to build partnerships and create more opportunities that will prepare local college students to compete to become the future business leaders in the city they call home.”

– MELODY BURTON Learn more about the Emerging Leaders Internship Program at emergingleadersinternship.org.

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TACKLING THE ISSUE OF INCOME DISPARITY in Portland

PORTLAND STRONG: CULTIVATING COMMUNITY LEADERS WITH CITY BUILDERS

is tough. According to national statistics, children in low-income homes are highly likely to remain low-income wage earners in the future if they do not attend college. The good news is that research shows that this challenging statistic can be turned on its head when these students earn a college degree. With access to equitable higher education, their chances of improving their economic situation jumps 50 percent, and their likelihood of being in the top fifth of income distribution quadruples when compared to their peers who do not earn a degree.

Of course, earning a degree is not always as straightforward as it seems. In the United States, twenty-four percent of college freshmen are both first-generation and low income students. Nearly nine in ten of these students leave college within six years without a degree. More than a quarter leave after their first year; that is four times the dropout rate of higher-income, second-generation students.

At Warner Pacific College, we are addressing this critical issue by implementing innovative scholarship initiatives and supportive training programs to prepare young people for success throughout their college education. With the goal of building upon the tremendous impact of the Act Six Leadership Scholarship, the College has launched City Builders, a new initiative designed to increase student retention rates and campus engagement for a larger number of underrepresented students.

The City Builders program will utilize core elements of the Act Six training, incorporating content that has proven to be successful in preparing traditionally under-served, first-generation students for the rigor and culture of private, liberal arts education. The program builds on four essential characteristics of the Act Six model to serve more underrepresented students: • Cohorts as a core structure • Emphasis on pre-college training • Importance of cultural integrity • Nurturing sense of purpose in students Equipped with a strong cohort, a clearly defined sense of purpose, and practical college success skills, our City Builder students come to college with a built-in support network, ready to engage the campus and persist through adversity. Yes, earning your degree can be tough, but our City Builders have the grit, determination, and strength to build a brighter future for themselves, their families, and their communities.

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ONE MAJOR CHALLENGE that I faced in getting into college was becoming homeless while I was in high school. My home life wasn’t the best; my mother has had post-traumatic stress disorder since I can remember. It became difficult to stay in the same household with her and focus on my education. That resulted in me becoming homeless, bouncing from house to house.

Leaving my mother’s home was hard but sent me on a journey that I wouldn’t have been able to go on otherwise.

With amazing support from my church, I was able to sleep under a warm roof and focus on my school work. It was a huge obstacle but I fought back hard. I’m only at Warner Pacific because of perseverance and my favorite person, Jesus Christ.

ALICIA DUCKETT ′19 UNDECLARED MAJOR

My favorite thing about being a City Builder is being able to experience college with the other City Builder scholars. We hold each other up, we encourage each other, and inspire each other. I feel like knowing how to work with others in this way is really important for all of our futures. I haven’t chosen my major yet but I would like to impact peoples’ lives with my education in some way. I don’t know what that will look like yet, but I know it’s going to be good.

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THE FRIENDS THAT I HAVE MET through City Builders have changed my whole college experience. They accept me for who I am and push me to be better.

Every time that I am with them it’s all so familiar; they are my family and forever soul mates. After I graduate, I hope to attend OHSU’s nursing program. Then, with God’s grace, I will pass the state exam to be a Registered Nurse and work at a hospital, serving those medically in need in my SE Portland community.

What gets me the most excited is doing what I am truly passionate about, helping people! I already love science and learning the way the body works, so I’m looking forward to helping kids with my hands-on experience and knowledge.

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BIOLOGY, EMPHASIS ON HUMAN ANATOMY

Through City Builders I have met some of the most amazing people, they have taught me so much in such a short time. We have created life long bonds that will only continue to grow. I have learned to enjoy their presence and input in my life. I have learned to be patient and listen. I have learned to love community and fellowship.

And I cannot wait to see how each and every one of our stories will unravel and unite us more.

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THE MOST DIFFICULT PART of going to college has been leaving my beautiful family, which has been hard to do after so many years of them depending on me, and vice versa. But, I have faith that the sacrifice that I’m making now is going to have a huge positive impact on my family in the future. The process might be hard but our relationship has only gotten stronger.

City Builders has connected me with other students who are driven and motivated to use their education for the greater good of the community.

City Builders is also providing a tremendous amount of academic support; we learn together inside and outside of the classroom, we volunteer together, we find leadership opportunities together, we really complement each other. More importantly, City Builders has given us the chance to build relationships with successful people who come from vulnerable backgrounds, which is something that is vital to my career development.

ERENDIRA VILLAGOMEZ ′19 HEALTH CARE ADMINISTRATION

One of the biggest reasons I am majoring in Health Care Administration is because I want to help provide better quality health care, especially in the less privileged areas of our city. After I graduate I would like to get involved in a health care facility and work in neurology or environmental services.

I am most excited about finding a place where I can truly enjoy the work that I do and be proud of the services I provide.

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OVER THE SUMMER, the City Builders had weekly meetings where we learned skills ranging from time management to handling finances.

As more meetings passed, our group became a tight-knit community and we built many good relationships with each other. It shaped my college experience positively because I was able to go into my freshman year knowing a group of goodhearted and hardworking individuals. I have classes with many of them and we constantly support each other when things get tough. It feels great knowing that there are people you can count on to be there for you, who are willing to support you in achieving your goals.

After graduating from Warner Pacific, I hope to attend medical school. I dream of being a surgeon someday, and the only way of achieving that goal and being successful is to be well-educated. I am

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BIOLOGY, EMPHASIS ON HUMAN ANATOMY, MINOR IN CHEMISTRY

driven by the desire to provide quality medical care to people who cannot afford it. I have family members who suffer from serious ailments and they do not have the money to pay for a surgery. I know that there are thousands of people in similar circumstances and the thought of being able to help them is inspirational and exciting.

City Builders has given me many tools and skills to succeed not only in college, but in other environments as well. Being part of this group is teaching me how to connect with the new people I meet and to develop strong, supportive relationships.

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ROUND UP CROSS COUNTRY • It was a rebuilding year for Cross Country teams as we welcomed new coach, Kelsey Quinn • The men placed 8th at the CCC Championship Meet, led by Manny Garcia who placed 47th overall • The ladies also placed 8th at the CCC Championship, with Makenna Conley leading the team with a 55th place finish • Ayde Alvarado, Lily Chavez, Chris Morgan, Chad Smurthwaite, Jessie Vonbargen were named Academic All-CCC

VOLLEYBALL • With 4 years of leadership under coach Nels Norquist, the lady Knights were very competitive with a 11-14 overall record and 8-12 in CCC play, missing the playoffs by just one game • Janessa White was voted 1st Team All-CCC and AVCA All-Region • Brandy Velasquez was voted CCC Player of the Week (September 1420) and received the WPC Athletics Champion of Character Award at the end of year Athletics Dessert • Kendra Henry, Nicole Kincaide, Julia Toscano were named to Academic AllCCC • Julia Toscano was named a NAIA Scholar Athlete

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BASKETBALL: WOMEN • A much-improved team this season under the continued guidance of coach Matt Gregg with a 14-13 overall record and 9-11 in CCC play • Their dedication was rewarded when they cracked the NAIA Division II poll (#24) for the first time since 2011 • Daesha Jackson and Lindsay Loe were named Honorable Mention All-CCC • Kasara Brandenburg and Daesha Jackson were named Academic All-CCC • Daesha Jackson was named a NAIA Scholar Athlete • Lexy Delos Reyes joined the team as their “6th Man” for the 3rd consecutive season through their partnership with Team IMPACT

BASKETBALL: MEN • Men’s hoops hit the milestone of coach Jared Valentine’s 100th career win with the Knights • The team ended the year ranked #15 in the NAIA Division II poll with a 24-10 overall record and 16-4 in CCC play • For the 9th time in 10 years, the team qualified for the NAIA National Tournament where they lost in the 2nd round • Taylor Young was named 1st Team All-CCC and 3rd Team NAIA All-American • Earl Jones was named 1st Team All-CCC and Honorable Mention NAIA All-American • De’jon Bowman was named Honorable Mention All-CCC • Maurice Hale was named Academic All-CCC and NAIA Scholar Athlete

TRACK & FIELD • The team was a small but dedicated group this year, under the leadership of Kelsey Quinn • At the CCC Championships held on May 13-14, the men scored 17 points as a team and finished in a tie for 8th place, while the women put up 19 points and placed 9th • For the season, one school record fell as Jordan Hunter set a new mark in the discus and qualified for the NAIA National Championship meet where she placed 15th • The team overall had 21 new marks that moved individuals into the “Elite Eight” list of performances in the WPC record book WARNERPACIFIC.EDU

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SOCCER: WOMEN

SOCCER: MEN

• A tough year for the ladies and coach Holly Popenuk, with a 2-11-3 overall record, 1-9-1 in CCC play • Staci Tatum and Brittney Yoshimura led the team with 3 goals each • Carley Turner, Brooke Yoshimura, and Mariah Liebert were voted All-Conference • Larissa Byrgazova, Erin Graham, Taylor Kern, Cathy Lara, Elle′ Nelson, Staci Tatum were named CCC All-Academic • Cathy Lara and Elle′ Nelson and were named NAIA Scholar Athletes • Elle′ Nelson received the Senior Recognition Award in the Sports and Recreation Management major

• Another good season for the men’s soccer team under coach Chris Thoms, with a 10-8-1 overall record, 8-4-1 in CCC play; the men lost in 1st round of CCC Playoffs • Mario Guizar led the team with 10 goals and finished with 24 career goals; tied for 6th all-time at WPC • Cesar Esquivel, Mario Guizar, Joe White, and Edgar Zepeda were named All-CCC • Vladan Vlaski was named a NAIA Scholar Athlete • Jack Andrade, Vladan Vlaski, Joe White were named CCC All-Academic • The team has begun a new partnership with Columbia Christian Schools to direct their Spring Soccer youth program, providing skills training and coaching

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GOLF • The Knights Golf teams wrapped up their season with coach Quincy Heard at the CCC Championships held on April 18-19 o The men posted a total score of 991 (330-336-325), placing 5th out of 6 teams competing o The ladies entered a team of four players at the CCC Champion- ships in an attempt to put forth a scoring group, but could muster only three golfers on the second day and did not post a team score • Marissa Casanova was a steady performer all year and finished with the 7th best scoring average for a season at Warner Pacific (90.9) • Jacob Berg had an excellent season finishing 6th in the CCC for scoring average at 76.7, and he is now #4 on the career scoring average list at 78.35

WRESTLING: WOMEN • The ladies experienced increased rosters and success on the mat with coach Frank Johnson • Six ladies competed at the WCWA National Championships: Regina Bell, Breanne Diaz, Kristina Diaz, Kaitlyn Funai, Kiera Gabaldon, and Brianne Jhun • The team placed 17th overall at Nationals with 25.5 points • Kiera Gabaldon placed 4th to earn All-American status

WRESTLING: MEN • Lots of growth in numbers and success in the 2nd season with coach Frank Johnson • The team placed 6th at the NAIA West Qualifier • Blake Cooper was the regional champion • Five wrestlers had regional placements: Josh Crager (6th), Robert Frasier (6th), Josh Johnson (6th), Alex Ursua (4th), Stephen Wilbert (3rd) • Blake Cooper, Josh Johnson and Stephen Wilbert all qualified for the NAIA National Tournament • Blake Cooper won four straight matches to win 165lb title at the NAIA National Championship and was named Outstanding Wrestler of the tournament • Stephen Wilbert placed 8th at Nationals to earn All-American status WARNERPACIFIC.EDU

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Thank you to the alumni, friends, and community members who joined us at the Warner Pacific 2016 Homecoming! It was a wonderful time to reconnect with old friends and build new relationships. We are already looking forward to next year’s Homecoming and hope you will save the date, February 16-18, 2017.

HOMECOMING HIGHLIGHTS • We continued our Chapel theme of “Step Into the Story” at an inspiring service featuring student worship leaders and alumni speaker, Heather Phillips ’06 • Induction of the Class of 1966 into the Golden

Torch Society • Networking Event featuring the presentation “Top

Ten Tips for Career Success” from Jonathan Mayes

’78; Vice President for Public Affairs, Government

Relations, Philanthropy, Sustainability & Diversity

Affairs at the Albertsons Companies • Alumni Musical Theatre Concert with moving

performances by Bruce Krieg ’01, Danielle

Valentine ’05, Jace Schwartz ’15, Kelsey Davisson

’15, and current students and ensembles, followed

by a delightful evening reception • Distinguished Alumni Awards presented to:

Jennifer Davis ’94 (Professional Achievement

Award), Heather Phillips ’06 (Recent Alumni

Award), and Michael Moreland, Sr. ’12 (Adult

Degree Program Award) • Family fun at the Carnival and Chili Feed • Induction into the Athletic Hall of Honor: Kalen

Abbot ’06 (Cross Country and Track & Field) • Four action-packed basketball games with students

and alumni cheering on the Knights • Post-game hangout at the McMenamins Bagdad Backstage

See more photos of the weekend on the Warner Pacific Facebook page. You are welcome to tag yourself and share these photos with your family and friends!

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AWARDS & MILESTONES EDUCATIONAL EQUITY AWARD FROM OREGON CAMPUS COMPACT

Warner Pacific College was presented with the Educational Equity Award from Oregon Campus Compact on April 13, 2016 at their 20th Anniversary Celebration.

The Educational Equity Award recognizes one college or university in Oregon that has shown significant commitment to: advancing equity in higher education, addressing inequities in outcomes for students of color, supporting first generation students, and welcoming other students who have historically been underrepresented in higher education. “This award represents a significant achievement in advancing equity within higher education and it is our honor to recognize the hard work that Warner Pacific has put into improving its practices, policies, and programs to improve the quality of the educational experience and the outcomes for students of color and first-generation students,” explained Josh Todd, Executive Director of Oregon Campus Compact.

PRESIDENT’S AUCTION HAS RECORD BREAKING YEAR

Through the generosity of more than 230 guests, Warner Pacific raised a record $145,000 at the 7th Annual President’s Scholarship Auction on April 9, 2016. Liz Forkin Bohannon, co-founder of ethical fashion brand Seeko Designs, was our keynote speaker and shared what she has learned as a young entrepreneur who is using business as a powerful platform for social change. Act Six scholar Alejandra Garcia ’16 talked about how her Act Six scholarship made it possible to attend college, changing the trajectory of her future and impacting the lives of her entire family. Alejandra was just one of the many Act Six scholars who took part in the day, each of whom benefit from the time and resources provided by those who participated in the event. We hope you will plan to join us next year and mark your calendar for Saturday, April 15, 2017 to support urban and diverse students in Oregon.

COLLEGE SAYS GOODBYE TO LONGTIME FRIEND

Warner Pacific is deeply saddened by the loss of our dear friend, Mark Denton, who passed away on April 7, 2016. Mark and his wife Barbara, who is a member of the Board of Trustees, were preparing to travel to the College on Wednesday and an unexpected fall led to a severe head injury; he was 98. Mark loved the students, faculty, and staff at Warner Pacific. He first became acquainted with Pacific Bible College when he was a student at our sister school, Anderson College, as a member of a traveling men’s quartet. The quartet visited Pacific Bible College in Spokane, Washington during its first or second year of operation in the late 1930s.

His engagement with the College was rekindled about a decade ago, when he and Barbara started attending concerts and other events on campus. Barbara began serving on the Board of Trustees in 2009. In recent years Mark and Barbara have made significant investments in a scholarship endowment, music scholarships, Bridgetown, Act Six, Athletics, and in the other needs of the College. Season ticket holders for Knights Basketball, they were regularly in attendance at games. Mark’s life was celebrated at a memorial service at Warner Pacific on April 30 in McGuire Auditorium.

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ACT SIX CADRE 7 ANNOUNCED

Warner Pacific is thrilled to announce the selection of our newest cadre of Act Six scholars who will begin courses in August 2016. Students in Cadre 7 are: Maria (Alex) MonroyBenitez, Roosevelt High School; Yaislenis Estrada, Grant High School; Jose Ramirez Mendez, Liberty High School; Jose Abraham Bautista-Bautista, Milwaukie High School; Taylor Waters, Franklin High School; Luis Saavedra, Newberg High School; Evangeline (Angie) Matley, Benson High School; Pamela Domingo, Benson High School. Act Six provides leadership training and full-need scholarships for emerging urban and community leaders who want to use their college education to make a difference on campus and in their communities.

WP LEADS OREGON COLLEGES IN SERVING HISPANIC STUDENTS

Excelencia in Education released a report which lists Warner Pacific as the only four-year institution in the state of Oregon to earn a spot on the Emerging Hispanic-Serving Institutions (HSI) list. In 2014-2015, only 13 percent of college and universities identified as HSIs and enrolled 62 percent of all Latino undergraduates in the U.S. The Higher Education Act defined an HSI as accredited and degree-granting public or private nonprofit institutions of higher education with 25 percent or more total undergraduate Hispanic full-time equivalent (FTE) student enrollment. Excelencia in Education has conducted analysis on HSIs since 2004 and releases the list of institutions meeting the basic definition every year.

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The Department of Education has been identified as one of the “50 Most Affordable Small Colleges for a Master’s in Education” by the website Top Education Degrees. The College offers education degrees in early childhood education through high school level instruction as well as providing two pathways towards earning a master’s degree in education. Warner Pacific is the only school from Oregon included on their list.

CONGRATULATIONS WINTER GRADUATES

Warner Pacific celebrated 160 new graduates at the December 19, 2015, Winter Commencement. Several graduates were honored with awards of distinction that center around the College’s core themes: • • • •

Outstanding Student Award for Excellence in Urban Engagement: Kamille LeAnne Irwin-Cordero Outstanding Student Award for Excellence in Diversity Engagement: Julie Connors Outstanding Student Award for Excellence in Christ-Centered Leadership and Service: Edith Taibo Duku Outstanding Student Award for Excellence in Liberal Arts: Shannon Cummings

ONLINE PROGRAMS RECOGNIZED FOR EXCELLENCE AND AFFORDABILITY

The online degrees offered through the Warner Pacific Adult Degree Program were recently recognized by Accredited Schools Online as one of the best in the state, ranking 2nd for 2016. Great Value Colleges also ranked Warner Pacific 2nd for online programs in the Portland area. Warner Pacific’s online program balances academic rigor, student support, and affordability. The College currently offers five degrees that can be earned online, to learn more visit warnerpacific.edu/online-degree-programs.

WP NAMED A BEST CHRISTIAN COLLEGE

Warner Pacific was recently named one of the 100 Best Christian Colleges and Universities by College Choice. The list “is designed to help any student from any denomination find the college that will provide the right fit. Both large and small universities are listed, some more secular, and some deeply rooted in Bible-based teaching, but all have one thing in common—they believe that Christian faith is a powerful component of a life well-lived, both personally and professionally.”

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CAMPUS NEWS HONORS CHAPEL RECOGNIZES ACADEMIC SUCCESS McGuire Auditorium was full of excitement on Thursday, May 5, as students, faculty, and staff gathered for the annual Honors Chapel Awards, an opportunity to recognize members of the Warner Pacific Traditional Campus for their outstanding achievements.

• Outstanding Business Student: Lyssa Greene • Outstanding Business Student: Adrian Koza • Outstanding Achievement in Sciences and Mathematics: Natasha McDougal • Senior Recognition Award in Science and Mathematics: Alejandra Garcia • Senior Recognition Award for Health & Human Kinetics: Renata Prihoda • Senior Recognition Award for Sports & Recreation Management: Elle’ Nelson • Outstanding Education Student: Adrian Mashia • Outstanding Education Student: Rachael Hillis • Outstanding Drama Student: Taylor Clark • Outstanding Humanities Student: Deborah Landers • Outstanding English Major: Hannah Mierow • Outstanding Communications Major: Allison Beisley • Outstanding HUM 410 Paper: Deborah Landers • Outstanding Graduating Senior in Music: Davy Berra • Outstanding Graduating Senior in Music: Boston Jackson • Outstanding Graduating Senior in Music: Elizabeth Dominguez • Outstanding Graduating Senior in Music: Benjamin Hartle • Religion & Christian Ministries Award for Integrative Theo-Ethical Practice: Mollie Meyer • Religion & Christian Ministries Award for Excellence and Service: Nic Olin • Outstanding Student in Human Development & Family Studies: Rochelle DeGroot • Outstanding Student in the Social Science Major: Megan Bones • Kendall Award for Excellence in Scholarship: Dr. Luke Goble • Kendall Award for Excellence in Teaching: Professor Terry Baker • Staff Member of the Year (as voted by the students): Frank Johnson • Faculty Member of the Year (as voted by the students): Dr. Bill Dobrenen The Adult Degree Program honored the following students for excellence throughout the academic year.

• Christ-Centered Leadership and Service: Irma Wassermann • Urban Leadership and Service: Andre J. Lockett • Liberal Arts Leadership and Service: Keely A. Warren • Diversity Leadership and Service: Femi Jaha Johnson

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Blaine Bradford, Top Accounting Student of the Year

ACCOUNTING STUDENT EARNS TOP HONORS

THE BARD COMES TO WARNER PACIFIC

On May 4, Blaine Bradford received Warner Pacific College’s Top Accounting Student of the Year Award at the Oregon Society of Certified Public Accountants Circle of Excellence Dinner. Blaine just finished an internship at a local CPA firm and survived his first tax season. He will be involved in the OSCPA mentorship program this summer, which pairs seasoned CPAs with graduating students who are just starting their career in accounting. On campus, he is a tutor and an active member of the Enactus club.

William Shakespeare came to life in McGuire Theatre as the Drama Program presented “As You Like It” in March. The pastoral comedy features one of Shakespeare’s most famous quotes, “All the world’s a stage.” This large production was a unique opportunity for many students to be involved both on stage and behind the scenes, including members of the Knights Wrestling teams, who took part in the famous Act I wrestling match. To learn more about upcoming arts events, visit warnerpacific. edu/event-calendar.

COMPOSER VISITS CAMPUS

JOIN US FOR FOUNDER’S DAY

The Music Department presented “The Music of David Maslanka,” a collaborative concert featuring the College’s talented students and the University of Portland Wind Ensembles joined with the Warner Pacific Faculty Woodwind Quintet and special guest Myroslava Hagen on clarinet. The concert was held on April 16, 2016 and included a preconcert interview with composer David Maslanka, who is best known for his numerous wind ensemble compositions.

To learn more about upcoming concerts, visit warnerpacific.edu/event-calendar.

We will be looking back to the day Pacific Bible College opened its doors on October 5, 1937. WPC has come a long way since those early years, and we want to join with alumni, friends, faculty, staff, and current students to reminisce about our history and prepare for our future.

We are asking alumni to donate $1 for each year you’ve been out of college.

These donations will go a long way in helping current Knights earn a quality liberal arts education and create similar lifelong memories and friendships. Share your favorite photos and WPC memories

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Learn more about Founder’s Day warnerpacific.edu/ foundersday.

SWIMWEAR TAKES FIRST PLACE IN CAPSTONE PROJECT The Social Entrepreneurship Capstone Project challenges students to identify a need within the community and create a small business designed to meet that need. After students present their business plans to an Advisory Board, the most promising plans are awarded a prize that includes seed money and professional consultation to launch their new endeavor. This year’s entries were wonderfully diverse, covering everything from coffee companies to programs for traveling abroad. In the end, Lyndsey Peyton ’16 took home the top honor with her athletic swimwear company, Elements Swim, which is designed to empower women to live healthy, full lives. Learn more at elementsswim.com.

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2016 SPRING COMMENCEMENT On May 15, 203 new graduates of Warner Pacific walked across the stage to receive their associate, baccalaureate, or master diplomas.

This class of 2016 was comprised of traditional students attending classes at the College’s Mt. Tabor Campus, as well as those enrolled in the Adult Degree Program across six campuses in Portland and Southwest Washington.

The ceremony was especially poignant as Warner Pacific bestowed the Honorary Doctor of Laws degree on alumnus Victor “Vic” Gilliam ’75. Proudly serving Oregon’s 18th District (Silverton, Ore.) since January 2007, Representative Gilliam has worked to improve the lives of older Oregonians. He introduced legislation each session in efforts to identify gaps in services provided to elders and to reduce abuse and neglect. Human services and higher education have also been a priority during his time with the Oregon Legislature.

In November 2015, Representative Gilliam announced he was experiencing the symptoms of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, also known as ALS or Lou Gehrig’s disease. In the midst of this difficult time, he continues to point to God’s goodness which was evident in his remarks as he shared these words from the Gospel of Matthew: “Let you light so shine before men that they may see your good works and glorify your Father in heaven.”

STUDENT AWARDS • A.F. Gray Award for Outstanding Traditional Student ALEJANDRA GARCIA • Marshall K. Christensen Award for Excellence in Scholarship BOSTON DOMINO JACKSON • Milo L. Chapman Award for Service RICARDO RUIZ MADRIGAL • Wilma I. Perry Award for Outstanding Adult Degree Program Graduate NATHAN HERBST

STUDENT SPEAKERS • Jonathan Carr Hillis and Rachael Marie Hillis, representing the Traditional Program • Mohammed Maraee, representing the Adult Degree Program • Thalia Garcia-Aguilar, Outgoing ASWPC President, offering the Graduates’ Response Watch the commencement addresses and award presentations at youtube.com/WarnerPacificCollege.

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ALUMNI NOTES WEDDINGS Brynn Otness ‘07 married Derek Krause on November 28, 2015. Brynn and Derek reside in Portland. Brynn is employed at Nike as a Global Community Impact Specialist.

Erik Eklund ’12 married Sarah Rogers on March 26, 2016. The wedding was held at Trinity Tree Farm in Issaquah, Wash.

Erik and Sarah reside in Puyallup, Wash.

Former Knights soccer player Elija Sacirovic ’12 married Fatima Agic in Chicago on May 1, 2016. They met while both were interning at a hospital in Turkey.

Josh Breese ’15 and Kelsey Davisson ’15 were married on Saturday, May 21, 2016 at Lynchwood Church of God.

IN MEMORIAM Arthur K. Smith ‘46 was born on November 17, 1922, in Portland and passed away on February 2, 2015 in Vancouver, Wash. Arthur was married to his wife Pearl for 72 years. She writes, “He was the best of men. A man of God.” Margaret Evalee (Heiner) Scrivner ’46 passed away on November 18, 2015 in St Helens, Ore. Margaret met her husband, Mitchell Scrivner ’46 at Pacific Bible College in January of 1946 and they were married on May 25, 1946. Mitchell preceded Margaret in death on December 5, 2010. Margaret and Mitchell were involved with several congregations of the Church of God throughout their marriage and Margaret was a Sunday school teacher.

Margaret is survived by all six of her children and their spouses, 17 grandchildren, 28 great grandchildren, and eight greatgreat grandchildren.

Wilbur Lee Miller ’47 passed away peacefully, surrounded by loved ones on August 31, 2015 in Portland, at the age of 88. Wilbur married Violet Reynolds ’47 on June 1, 1947 and was a father to eight children, grandfather to 20 grandchildren, and great-grandfather to 21.

Idell Fern (Koehler) Shaffer ’48 was born on November 29, 1923 in Duluth, Minn. She majored in Christian Educa26

tion at Pacific Bible College. Idell met her husband, Denver J. Shaffer ’49 there and they were married in June 1947. Idell was a supportive wife as Denver pastored several Church of God congregations in Minnesota, Idaho, and Oregon. Idell loved music, was a poet and a seamstress, and also enjoyed traveling throughout the United States. She enjoyed being near family and the fellowship at Mt. Scott Church of God. Idell passed away on February 28, 2016.

Rev. Oren Wayne Dickinson ’51 passed away on October 20, 2015 in Flint, Mich. His wife of 65 years, Shirley (Wilson) Dickinson ’49 had preceded him in death on April 28, 2014. Wayne’s four children include Karen (Dickinson) Walters ’69.

Wayne was a pastor in Lodi, Calif. for 10 years and also served on the school board of the Lodi Unified School District. Wayne served as an administrator for the Church of God in Michigan for five years before moving to Anderson, Ind. to join the publishing company, Warner Press. Wayne then led the church of Indiana as the State Minister. He later returned to Warner Press to help renovate the massive physical structure into a ministry headquarters for use by the national church leadership.

Wayne authored the book “The Minister’s Salary.”

Joyce (Hinkle) Jones ’54 passed away on October 30, 2014 in San Diego, Calif. She was married to Dr. Darold H. Jones ’53 and he preceded her in death on December 4, 2008. Joyce and Darold founded Vacation Samaritans, and for 37 years took youth and adults to other countries to do building projects. They were parents to Jay Jones, Christopher Jones ’72 and Julianne Jones Wallace ’85.

Curtis Eugene Loewen ’55 passed away peacefully while holding the hand of his wife Carole (Hahn) Loewen ’77. Curtis and Carole met at Pacific Bible College in 1954 and were married in 1955 at Holladay Park Church of God with Dr. Chapman ‘tying the knot’. He and Carole spent over 60 years together. Curt returned to Warner Pacific as Dean from 1974-1976.

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shared his passion for agriculture, teacher training, and vocational/career development at the high school, university, and corporate level and had the good fortune of doing so in the Bahamas, Indonesia, and the United States. Curt is survived by his wife Carole; children Stephen Loewen ’94 and Shelly; and foster-daughter Debby Rabe, along with many other relatives and loved ones.

James W. May ’58 passed away October 4, 2015 due to complications related to a fall he took earlier that day. Jim met his wife Betty Wagoner ’55 at Pacific Bible College. They had two children, Donna and Glen. Jim’s career of 30-plus years was in the United States Postal Service, first as a clerk and then as a Postmaster. He enjoyed serving in many areas of ministry in the Church of God in Oregon.

Orrin Eugene “Gene” Frink ’59 passed away on July 29, 2015 in Moscow, Idaho due to complications from a stroke.

Gene was an elementary school teacher, school administrator, and also worked with Cru (previously Campus Crusade for Christ). Gene is survived by his wife Veletta (Hatley) Frink ’59; three children and their spouses; and four grandchildren.

Everett L. Jensen ’65 departed this earth on October 30, 2015 and was buried at Willamette National Cemetery in Portland. Everett was a member of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers for 65 years. Everett married Violet Mae Nielsen ’63 in 1946 and they had four sons, one passing away at birth.

Surviving sons are Steve (Jeri) Jensen ’68, Jon (Mary) Jensen, and Greg (Ginny ’76) Jensen ’76. Everett worked for the Portland Public School District and was also active with Vi in many ministry capacities.

Sharon Elaine (Gossen) Skaggs ’70 passed away unexpectedly in Salem, Ore. on January 8, 2016. Sharon lived a life of ministry. After graduating from Warner Pacific, Sharon and her husband Russell W. Skaggs ‘70 served at Double K Ranch in Washington. From 1981-1991, she and her family lived in Cairo, Egypt serving the church community. After Russell’s death in 1993, Sharon continued her ministry

through Global Missions (now Global Strategy) of Church of God Ministries in Anderson, Ind. Sharon is survived by her son Byron (Jennifer) Skaggs of Cairo, Egypt and daughter Jamie (Patrick) Nachtigall of Badenweiler, Germany; three grandchildren; six siblings and their spouses; a sister-in-law; and numerous nieces and nephews.

John Fast ’87 passed away suddenly on February 22, 2016 after a heart attack.

John was a source of inspiration to many, known for helping those in need. A talented craftsman, John enjoyed spending his time working on building projects, including offering his skills to build the Eastwind Community Church worship stage. Professionally, John worked as a social rehabilitator, helping the mentally disabled.

Curtis Forest Lockard ’09 passed away unexpectedly but peacefully on February 10, 2016 at the age of 28. Curt participated in track and cross country at Warner Pacific College, became a team captain, and graduated with a bachelor’s degree in Communications/Business. Curt became the youngest basketball referee in Washington, starting in high school and continuing on in Oregon and Las Vegas, Nevada, and then in Washington again. Curt also helped coach disadvantaged kids in basketball.

He assisted his college track coach in track meets in Chehalis, Wash. Curt had planned to get his teaching certificate.

Esther (Stolsig) Deffenbacher passed away peacefully on July 23, 2015 at the age of 95 in Eugene, Ore., where she was a longtime member of the Friendly Street Church of God. Esther married Fred Deffenbacher in 1939 and they had three sons. When Fred retired, the two volunteered for a year at Warner Pacific College as resident advisors of a dormitory and worked with students and on campus grounds. Their middle son Mark (Judi Peelman ‘67) Deffenbacher ’67 was Dean of Students at that time. A granddaughter, Kristin Deffenbacher ’97 is a Warner Pacific graduate.

Shelly Barton-Perry passed away on March 20, 2016 when a bacterial infection destroyed her heart. A student in the Warner Pacific Adult Degree Program, Shelly was beginning her studies to complete her B.S. in Accounting and her presence in the cohort will be missed.

CLASS NOTES Russ ’64 and Marvel “Jeane” (Aud) Hinkle ’64 celebrated their 50th Wedding Anniversary in May 2015 with family and friends. They are coordinators of the Colorado group of Military Families Ministry serving the military and their families by sending packages to deployed soldiers and their families throughout the year.

Dr. Christopher Cottrell ’78 is a professional mediator working with Church of God Ministries as a consultant and contract mediator. He also works in the local courts and has done international mediation. Chris is married to Dr. Esther Cottrell, the state pastor of Ohio Ministries of the Church of God. The Cottrells reside in Delaware, Ohio.

Agbora Naanee ’85 is the founder and president of the Dookue Memorial School in Nigeria. He lives in Portland and oversees the administration of the school which is a project sponsored by Helping Hands Around the World. Learn more at helpinghandsaroundtheworld.com.

Jennifer Davis ’94 is Vice President of Marketing and Product Strategy at Planar Systems. She was elected to serve on the Board of Trustees of Marathon Scholars, a non-profit organization that helps increase college attainment for lowincome students in the Portland Metro and SW Washington area. For more information, visit marathonscholars.org.

The book, “Caskets From Costco” by Kelly Wilson ’97 has been recognized as a finalist in the 18th Annual Foreword Reviews’ INDIEFAB Book of the Year Awards in the Grief/Grieving category.

Each year, Foreword Reviews shines a light on a select group of indie publishers, university presses, and self-published authors whose work stands out from the crowd.

Learn more at indiefab.forewordreviews. com/finalists/2015/grief.

Daniel Head ’04 became the principal for Prince Avenue Christian Middle School. Daniel previously served as both a high school and middle school assistant principal at Trinity Christian School in Lubbock, Texas. He has also worked as a middle school counselor in Washington and a middle school classroom teacher in Oregon.

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Erik Eklund ’12 is teaching religion at Cascade Christian Schools in Puyallup, Wash., where he wrote a curriculum for concurrent learning at the high school.

After graduating from Warner Pacific, Erik earned a master’s degree from Western Seminary, graduating with highest honors. In addition, Erik serves as an adjunct professor at Northwest University in Kirkland, Wash.

Kate McGregor ’13 lives in Boulder Creek, Calif. where she is employed by TiVo and works for the creative director as the Marketing Administrative Assistant.

Robert Brewer ’14 has been named the 2016 District 7 Toastmasters International Speech Champion and will advance to the semifinals on August 20, at the Toastmasters International Convention in Washington, D.C. where he will compete for the title of World Champion of Public Speaking. Robert is a member of Gresham Toastmasters Club and is representing District 7 which includes 175 clubs across Oregon, Southwest Washington, and Northern California. Robert works in sales at Sports Management Worldwide.

Emily Potts ’15 lives in Hermiston, Ore., where she is a Family Advocate for Healthy Families Oregon (HFO). HFO works under the Head Start program in Umatilla-Morrow County. In this role, she is supporting new moms who choose to participate in the program and connects them to resources in the community.

Ruben Amezcua ’16 has accepted a full-time position at Rowell CPA Group, an accounting firm in Gresham, Ore. His professor, Dawayne Rowell, is a partner in the family owned business. Rowell was so impressed with Ruben during the taxation course, that he invited Ruben to submit an application for the open position. In addition to his promising skills in accounting, the Rowell Group was impressed by Ruben’s bilingual abilities and pleased with the potential to better serve the Gresham community with his help.

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HAIL PACIFIC NESTLED ON MT. TABOR’S BOSOM, GLORIOUS HOOD IN VIEW, CARESSED BY WILLAMETTE’S ZEPHYRS, STANDS PACIFIC TRUE. LOYAL TO THE HOLY BIBLE AND THE SPIRIT’S VOICE, CLOISTERED IN THY SACRED CHAMBERS, STUDENTS NOW REJOICE. FROM THY STATELY PORTALS ISSUE RANKS OF STALWART YOUTH FORTH TO TELL THE GOSPEL MESSAGE, HERALDS OF THE TRUTH. MAY THY GLORY NE’ER BE TARNISHED NOR THY LIGHT GROW PALE, HAIL TO THEE BELOVED PACIFIC, FROM OUR HEARTS, ALL HAIL!

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