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Terri (Shackelford) Engel '84, '98 was inducted into Spingfield Local (OH) School's 2010 Russ Pastuck Hall of Fame on Feb. 25, 2010. Terri played softball, basketball and field hockey for the Springfield Spartans. She was a member of the 1971 softball state champion team. Named First Team All-Metro in both softball and basketball, Terri was also the Record Courier Basketball Athlete of the Year in 1979. Engel was awarded the first women's basketball scholarship at Malone and also qualified for an academic scholarship. When Terri returned to Malone for a second bachelor's degree at the age of 33 after having three children, she still had eligibility and played basketball for one more season.


Diahann E. (Garver) Dahman '92 is the school nurse in the South-Western City School District of Columbus where she is responsible for three schools. In the spring of 2009, Diahann was named the 2009 Ohio PTA School Nurse of the Year. In addition, she received the district's Pillar of Excellence Award. In the words of the nomination by Harvey Nesser, Director of Human Services, "Di is a tireless worker who is beloved and respected by all of the people with whom she works. She communicates equally well with children, parents, and staff. She exemplifies the ideal school nurse." Congratulations to Dianhann, her husband John and children Cate, Claire and Christopher.


Noelle (Libb) Roth '95 sent in this note, " I am working full-time as a Registered Dietitian at Autumn Hills Care Center in Niles, OH. I graduated from Youngstown State University with a degree in Food and Nutrition in August 2009. And I still live in Canfield with my 2 wonderful kids!"

Kim Simers ‘03 graduated from the University of Akron on December 12, 2009, with a master's degree in Elementary Education. She also earned her Reading Endorsement. Kim is currently completing her fourth year of teaching at the Ohio Distance and Electronic Learning Academy, where she teaches first grade and is the Writing Coordinator for K-6.

 

 

From Woody Reed '70, "I have just launched a new web site and I hope all will check it out.  Over the next few months I will be updating the site to offer new songs and other, hopefully, inspiring material. The home page has the latest song I have written and have had numerous requests for. If you click on the song title you can hear the song and if you wish to add it to your collection, there is a place to download the recording. I hope you will find the site uplifting and inspiring and will visit it often.  And if you have any suggestions, feel free to contact me and help me in this endeavor. The site is www.woodyandfriends.com. God bless and keep you all."

Tobin Crenshaw '05 is a writer whose focus is on the special needs of ministers and individuals who are searching for faith outside the traditional church setting. His articles are published regularly in newspapers and one websites. Tobin has also developed a website with a strong emphasis on spirituality and emotional health. While going through the challenging decision to leave the pulpit and become a full-time writer, he found a number of practices that allowed him to process the changes in a healthy manner and grow in his faith at the same time. These are available at his website www.twominutesermon.com under Pastor Outreach.

The artwork of Kelly Carter '00, Elisabeth Burton Rockwell '07, Amber Schafer '08,  Libby Bracy '09, Charlann Glenn '04, Jennifer Gully '06, and Sarah M. Ogle '03 is currently on display in the Fountain Gallery of the Johnson Center. These artists are all past recipients of the Mary Ellen McFadden Award. This award, presented to a senior art major each year, is based on grade point average and artistic merit.

The writings of Paul Anderson, Ph.D. '78 were featured in the article, A new way to find Jesus, on Bill's "Faith Matters" Weblog by Bill Tammeus, the Pulitzer Prize winning former writer for the Kansas City Star. To learn more, click here and read the article or visit Paul's author page. Paul is the professor of Biblical and Quaker Studies at George Fox University in Newberg, Oregon.

Kyle Hudson '04 is teaching New Testament at Malone this spring semester (2010). Kyle graduated with a B.A. in Bible and Theology from Malone and earned an M.A.R. in Systematic Theology from Trinity International University in '07.

On December 12, 2009, Joanne Lehman '96 graduated with a Master of Fine Arts in Creative Writing from Ashland University where she studied poetry and creative non-fiction. Joanne is currently working as Adjunct Faculty in the Language and Literature Department at Malone teaching English Composition. She also works half time as a Writing Consultant at the College of Wooster.

Tom Netting '91 has been named President of LoNet Collection Agency, LLC. in Akron, Ohio. Lonet is a B2B collection agency serving all of Ohio and Pennsylvania.

On January 28th, Steve Garrott '75 celebrated 30 years of service to Malone University. That same week, Steve was inducted into the Greater Stark County Softball Hall of Fame. Steve and his wife, Patti (Brockett), live in East Canton, OH.

Salvation Army Captain Tawny Cowen-Zanders '97 has been tapped to serve as the national organization's official voice, a liaison between the organization and the national media in Washington, D.C. for two weeks in February. In her role as public relations specialist, she expects to be writing press releases, taking questions and keeping America informed about the relief efforts that continue in Haiti. Tawny traveled to Haiti with a Malone service learning trip while she was a student. Read more

Megan Fowler '08 was hired on as Administrative Assistant at Northside Christian Church in Wadsworth, OH.

Kelly (Fath) Beebe '03 graduated from The University of Akron with a Masters Degree in Nurse Anesthesia in August of 2009 and is a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist at Aultman Hospital.

Jeff Butler  '90 is attending the Pentecostal Theological Seminary working on an M.A. in Counseling. He lives in Cleveland, TN.

A t-shirt designed by Tim Carmany '07 was featured in the January 11th ESPN First Take television show's interview of Cleveland Brown's Josh Cribbs. See the video and shirt here.  Tim and partner, Tony Madalone, have started a company called Fresh Brewed Tees. They are donating $1 of each sale to support the Cleveland City Mission.



Kristina Foucher '98 has been the HR Director at Evans Tire & Service Centers in San Diego, CA for over 5 years.  In  July, she was awarded the honor of 2009 HR Professional of the Year by the San Diego Business Journal (medium-sized, private industry).  You can read the article here. In November 2009, she accepted a position as the Human Resources Manager at San Diego Jewish Academy, a private K-12 college prep academy. Kristina is excited to be back in education. She taught for 6 years after graduating from Malone. She writes, "Despite having received a degree in education from Malone and no longer working as a teacher, I am thankful for everything I have learned that has provided me the opportunity to achieve my goals.  God is good and I thank him for working in my life!  I am excited about my new position and look forward to what God has in store."



Dr. Mike Goff '66, professor at Indiana Wesleyan University, retired August, 2009, after 32 years of teaching the biological sciences at IWU. At his retirement he was made professor emeritus and The Goff Roof Top Plaza in the science hall was named in his honor. He and his wife Carolyn (Good) '66 plan to move to East Canton to be closer to their family - Malone professor Dr. Jeff & Julie (Connor) Goff  '92 and 6 grandchildren.

Melissa Fligiel Wendt '02 Biology graduate got married to Adam Wendt in October 2005. In 2009, she completed her Masters of Science in Health Science from Cleveland State University and received her certificate as a Physician Assistant from Cuyahoga Community College. She is employed as a Physician Assistant at Northeast Ohio Neighborhood Health Services in Cleveland and resides in Parma, OH.

Tom and Jessie (Bailey) Crook '69 are retired from teaching in Hilliard Schools and Columbus Public, living part-time in Naples, Florida and returning to their farm near Columbus for the summer months. Jessie recently published, Dogs I've Met: A Journal of Dogs and What Their Owners Said About Them. Jessie speaks for book talks in libraries, schools and retirement centers in Florida and in Ohio. She describes the book as, "...a perfect read and gift for dog lovers.  I've written about the dogs I've met in domestic travels while camping with Tom on our motorcycle and internationally in Kenya, Japan, Peru, Greece, Spain and Italy."  You may visit Jessie's website, www.jessiebaileycrook.com for more information about the book as well as how to access teaching materials and readers' guides.

Michele Waalkes '07 has been named "best in show" in the Massillon Museum's Stark County Artists Exhibition for her fiber artwork titled "The Unknown" (pictured right.) The show, with 53 works by 43 Stark artists, will remain on view at the museum at 121 Lincoln Way E in downtown Massillon through February 28.

Michele is the wife of Malone professor, Scott Waalkes, Ph.D.