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1970 Steve and Diana (Foncannon) Webb recently finished working in India and are back in Wisconsin, where Steve is a consultant geologist and Diana is a teacher. They have three sons: Jadon, Ryan, and Blake. steve_webb2007@hotmail.com 1948 Jean (Rasp) Schneider has moved to be closer to her daughter. 19293 Seward Plaza, Elkhorn, NE 68028 jeanschneider88@gmail.com 1951 Fred Winter turned 100 on June 1 (see article on pg 18). All are invited to shower him with birthday cards. Fred has been married to Darlene (Groen) for 65 years! 3282 Elderwood Ave, Holland, MI 49424 1961 Earl Dallas (star YC basketball player, ‘60/’61) passed away peacefully, surrounded by his wife Sharon and daughter Samantha, December 7 in Humboldt, Nebraska. Earl taught English and Spanish, as well as coached basketball at several Nebraska schools including York High School. Pallbearers were former students. Services were at Falls City and burial in the Verdon cemetery. 1963 Bryce and Lavora (Bullard ’59) Gates have 12 grandchildren, one great grandson and they are expecting two more great grandchildren this fall. They are “Snowbirds” and go south to fish during the winters. They were both public school teachers and retired in 1995. Bryce has built three houses and remodeled several others. He enjoys working with wood and gardening. Lavora enjoys yard work, writing life stories, and helping at church. 7343 Ross Dr, Colorado Springs, CO 80920 brycelavora@ gmail.com 1964 Melvyn Ilagan updated his email address: melvyn2378@att.net 1965 Gary and RaJean (Thayer ’64) Vawter are celebrating 50 years of matrimony in June! The couple operates Vawtermark Ministries, Inc., which focuses on prayer and discipleship. They have ministered in many places in the U.S. and more than 20 countries. They have three sons, Brock, Brent, and Brad. 5889 Van Zandt County Rd 2602, Canton, TX 75103 www.vawtermark.com
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1966 John Michael “Mike” Dawson passed away on May 11. Mike was married to Madoka (Watabe ’65). 3643 Kalsman Dr. Unit 3, Los Angeles, CA 90016-4445 Joseph Graziani went to the University of Nebraska for pre-med after he left YC and eventually graduated from UCLA with a PhD. He was a college professor for a few years then went to medical school at University of Southern California Health and Science, where he completed a doctor of chiropractic degree in 1980. He’s been a chiropractor ever since and owns his practice. He is married to Annette and has two sons. 5850 Angeles Crest Hwy, La Canada, CA 91011
Dale Neal was honored with the National NAIA Coach of the Year award after his Freed-Hardeman Lady Lions advanced to their third consecutive NAIA Final Four and finished the season 35-2. Neal won the 800th game of his collegiate coaching career during the season, his 21st at Freed-Hardeman. Also pictured is FHU’s Hayley Newby who was honored as the NAIA Player of the Year. Danny and Suzanne (Healy ’65) New are celebrating their 50th wedding anniversary! P.O. Box 307, Hico, Texas 76574 ddnew@ danielnew.com snew@mikenew.com 1967 Shana (Brockman) Yates retired from her administrative position at the Texas Transportation Institute at Texas A&M University in June. 2100 Langford, College Station, TX 77840 tiabeav@juno.com 1968 Carolyn Martin was recently diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis and pulmonary fibrosis. She would appreciate everyone’s prayers. susieqcarolyn@gmail.com
1975 Karen (King) Andrews welcomed her first grandchild on Nov. 5, 2014. A son was born to her oldest son, John and his wife Sara, stationed at Fort Polk, LA. Karen has two sons who are both active duty Army. Her youngest son, Thomas, is currently at Fort Bragg, NC. 62 Ketch Creek Circle, Lawton, OK 73507 karen_andrews@juno.com 1976 Glenda (Hardman) McEuen has been promoted to program supervisor for the day program for adults with disabilities at Focus, Inc. Her husband Rick is an assistant professor at Crowley’s Ridge College. The couple recently welcomed the birth of their first grandchild, Clara. They have three grown children: Michael, Kristin, and Matthew. 5507 Wendy St, Paragould, AR 72450 rgmceuen@gmail.com 1978 Mark Phillips is minister of the Groesbeck Church of Christ in Cincinnati and is a registered representative with Private Client Services in Cincinnati, Ohio. He is looking forward to seeing classmates this fall at Homecoming, October 2325! phillips_markw@yahoo.com
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show runs Mon-Thurs. evenings all July! For more info visit: http://bit.ly/1JVXYsp 1987 Dr. Bill Pink was appointed vice president and dean for workforce development at Grand Rapids Community College… See Milestones pg. 22 1991 Armando Gonzalez has started a new job as the minister of the Meade Church of Christ in Meade, KS. In May, Armando was the Baccalaureate speaker at Schulter Public Schools for the 4th consecutive year. His daughter Elizabeth was valedictorian of her class and graduated in May with a 4.0 GPA. Elizabeth will attend OCU in the fall. PO Box 424 Meade, KS 67864 jesusnarmando@hotmail.com Maja (Miller) and Thad Ledgerwood recently moved to Idaho for Maja to pursue a career as a licensed counselor. She is currently an LMSW at Central Idaho Counseling. Thad is a river/ steelhead fishing guide. The couple has three daughters: Taylor, Trystal, and Theresa. Majaledgerwood.cic@ gmail.com 1993 Michiko (Dawson) Lee earned a Doctorate in Education from University of Southern California in May. She has two children, Holden and Emiko. 2275 Huntington Dr., Box 142, San Marino, CA 91108 michi. lee12@gmail.com
1980 Gwen Carver has a new address: 15621 West 61st St, Shawnee, KS 66217 gcarver1@ks.rr.com 1981 Paula Rivioire has a new email address: paula.j.rivoire@gmail.com 1982 Raed Makhouli is a tour guide in Israel. He would love to hear from former classmates: raedmakhouli@ gmail.com 1984 Ron Eppes ran in the Boston Marathon… See Milestones pg. 22 1985 Scott and Sheryl (Lessly) Simpson invite classmates to come out to the Black Hills of South Dakota this summer to the historic Homestake Opera House in Lead, SD. Catch a performance of the second season of Deadeye’s Wild West, a professional production of an original musical comedy by Paul Higbee (playwright) and Scott Simpson (composer/lyricist). The
Jonathan and Jodi (Berry) Ward were not blessed with children of their own. However, they have a beautiful family in India, Prasadu and Madhavi Rajulapati and their children, J.J. and Ezra Lemuel. There are an additional 40 orphans and children whom parents cannot care for that are part of the family there in India as well. “God has truly blessed us,” says Jodi. “We are thankful.” 1050 Beloit Ave, Janesville, WI 53546 weare1july12001@yahoo.com 1996 Mike Parker’s book “Holy Toast: 7 Reasons Ministers Leave Ministry” is now available on Amazon. This book takes a look, from the inside out, at some of the challenges and