2000-2007 CLASS NOTES I-N

 

BRYAN IRVINE, BSOE’98, MBA’00, who graduated from the Wichita Falls Campus, has moved to Alexandria, Virginia, where he is a shift leader for Emergency Services. (5375 Duke Street #717, Alexandria, VA 22304; Email: hellobryan@comcast.net)

TERESA JACKSON, BA’03, lives in Spring, Texas and is teaching in the Aldine Independent School District.  She teaches social studies at Parket Intermediate School.  Husband Steve is retired and they have two grown daughters.  Teresa and Steve attend Lakewood Church.  (19830 Cypresswood Springs, Spring, TX  77373  E-mail:  tmjackson@aldine.k12.tx.us)

DORAINE HENDRICKS JACOB, BSOE'05, who graduated from the Phoenix Campus, is senior engineering technician for the City of Phoenix Water Services Department. Husband Earl is customer services supervisor for the City of Phoenix Water Service Department. They have one child, Zhana Ariel, 15, and attend Holy Family Church of Goodyear. Doraine is a lector and fellowship coordinator at the church. She serves as a literacy volunteer. Currently, Doraine is enrolled in the master's of education program at the Phoenix Campus and husband Earl is completing his master's degree there. ( 16249 W Morning Glory Street, Goodyear, AZ 85338 E-mail: djacob@cox.net)

CHESTER JENEKE, BSOE’06, who graduated from the Altus Campus, is with the U. S. Air Force where he is a C-5 flight engineer, stationed at Altus Air Force Base.  He and wife Dawn have two children, Tyler, 17 and Amanda, 14.  They are members of First United Methodist Church.  (633 Begonia, Altus, OK  73521  E-mail:  Gone-huntn@cableone.net)

BILLY JENKINS, BSOE'03, who graduated from the Clovis Campus, is in the U. S. Air Force as personnel system manager stationed at Lackland Air Force Base in San Antonio. (8011 Thicket Pass, San Antonio, TX 78254 E-mail: billy.jenkins@lackland.af.mil)

JAMES JETER, BSOE’05, who graduated from the San Antonio Campus, is a recruiter for the Air National Guard, stationed at Randolph Air Force Base.  He and wife Patricia, who works for Sax Fifth Avenue, lives in New Braunfels.   They attend Alamo City Christian Church.   James was on the Dean’s List, won the Bob Ross Memorial Award and graduated with honors.  (535 Jo Lynn, New Braunfels, TX  78130  E-mail:   mystx42@yahoo.com)

TYRONE JOHNSON, BSOE'04, who graduated from the San Antonio Campus, is president and CEO of TVD Enterprises, Inc., a service oriented small disabled veteran owned business that provides first aid training, safety training, academic advisement, driving safety classes, medical and training consulting. He is currently pursuing his master of business administration degree through Webster University. Tyrone was a medical instructor with the U.S. Army until his retirement in July, 1995. He has more than 27 years as a nurse trainer and instructor. He is an ordained minister and a disabled veteran of the 1990 Gulf War. Tyroneserves as a member of the San Antonio Water Community Conservation Committee, as a member of the San Antonio Traffic Jam Coalition and has recently been approved by City Councilman Roger O. Flores for appointment to the City of San Antonio Disability Access Advisory Committee. (1246 West Laurel , San Antonio, TX 78201-6431 E-mail: tvdtrng1@aol.com)

WARD JOHNSON, BSOE’00, who graduated from the San Antonio Campus, and wife Janet have moved to Mesa, Arizona. Ward is stationed with the U.S. Air Force at Luke Air Force Base. Janet is a loan officer with Bank One. They have a son, Justin, born on April 21, 2003. (2848 East Brown Road #46, Mesa, AZ 85213; Email: janetandward@msn.com)

CHRISTI WORLEY JONES, BM’00, is choral director with the Arlington Independent School District.  She lives in Arlington with husband Scott.  They attended the Wayland reception at the TMEA Convention in San Antonio in February. (1200 E. Lamar #189, Arlington, TX  76011; Email: christiworley@yahoo.com)

ERIC JONES, BSOE’02, who graduated from the San Antonio Campus, is a fire fighter captain for the San Antonio Fire Department. He and wife Cheryl, reading department chairperson at Tejeda Middle School, have two sons, Ryan, a student at Texas Tech, and Kyle, who plays basketball at Reagan High School. (2102 Oak Ranch, San Antonio, TX 78259; Email: ejones3@satx.rr.com)

FLOYD JONES, JR., BSOE’05, who graduated from the Wichita Falls Campus, lives in Cedar Hill, Texas with wife Karen and their two children, Jordan and Landon. Floyd is employed by PepsiCo Beverage International in Arlington. He would love to hear from Wayland friends. ( 903 Collins Boulevard, Cedar Hill, TX 75104 E-mail: jrjonesf@yahoo.com)

JEANIE LOONEY JONES, BA’00, lives in Earth, Texas, with husband Craig.  She is a social worker for Texas Department of Family and Protective Services out of Littlefield.  Jeanie and Craig, a farmer, have two children, Devin Clay, 5 and Katherine Renee, 2.  They attend First Baptist Church where Jeanie is involved in Mission Earth, the nursery committee and children’s programs.  She serves on t he Lamb County Child Welfare Board.  (P.O. Box 686, Earth, TX  79031  E-mail:  jeanie.jones@dfps.state.tx.us)

SAMANTHA JONES, BM’05, is assistant band director for the Seagraves Independent School District.  This is her first year as an assistant and she is really enjoying it.  She would love to hear from Wayland friends.  (P.O. Box 1174, Seagraves, TX  79359  E-mail:  sjones@esc17.net)

THERON JONES, BSOE’04 , who graduated from the Phoenix Campus, is serving with the U.S. Air Force and is stationed in Idaho. He and wife Laurie have three children, Hannah, Caleb and Adam. They are members of Genesis of Surprise and are active in Bible Student and kids programs. (120 112th, Orofino, ID 83544 E-mail: tejones@msa.attmil.ne.jp)

TROY JONES, BSOE’00, who graduated from the San Antonio Campus, is a missiler with the U. S. Air Force, stationed at Warren Air Force Base, Wyoming. He and wife Rebecca, an administrative assistant in human resources, have two children, Cole, 6 and Kadie, 5. (2316 Rooks Avenue, Cheyenne, WY 82007; Email: troy043@msn.com)

WILBERT JONES, BSOE’07, who graduated from the Phoenix Campus, is a technical sergeant in the U. S. Air Force, stationed at Luke Air Force Base.  (13517 W. Glendale #2032, Glendale, AZ  85307  E-mail:  wiljonesii@hotmail.com)

ZARINA ANN JONES, BSOE’06, who graduated from the San Antonio Campus, is a teacher at Sendero Christian Academy in San Antonio.  She and husband Reginald, a staff sergeant in the U. S. Air Force, have four children, Damian, 17, Zyaire, 15, Elijah, 14 and LaDell, 17.  They attend Freedom Chapel at Lackland Air Force Base where Zarina is protestant youth leader.  She writes that “after 22 years, I finally finished by bachelor’s degree.  God has blessed me with patience, persistence and loving family.  (207G Lackell Avenue, San Antonio, TX  78226  E-mail:  JZarina@hotmail.com)

GARY KACZMAREK, BSOE’02, who graduated from the Albuquerque Campus, was recently promoted to Senior Master Sergeant with the U. S. Air Force. He was also selected as Best Command Post Controller in all Air Education and Training Command bases. He has been deployed to Kirkuk Air Base in Iraq. Gary and wife Anja have three children, Ken, 17, Inge, 15 ande Jeffrey, 8. The family attends Family Church. Gary is pursuing his master’s degree in aviation management through Embry Riddle University. ( 9609 Palomita Court, Albuquerque, NM 87114 E-mail: garykacz@hotmail.com)

Mr. and Mrs. KEITH KILPATRICK, BBA’01 (STACI COPELAND, BS’03) are living in Austin, Texas.  Keith is assistant director of records and admissions at Texas Lutheran University in Seguin and Staci is a teacher in the Hutto Independent School District.  They attend Crestview Baptist Church in Austin.  Keith completed his MEd degree in sports and recreation management at Hardin-Simmons University.  (3009 Crownover Street, Austin, TX  78725  E-mail:  kkilpatrick@yahoo.com)

PATRICIA KELLEHER, BSOE’07, who graduated from the Phoenix Campus, is a Head Start home base educator for Catholic Charities and Westside Head Start.  She and husband Sean, a high school counselor for the Phoenix School District, have a daughter, Grace Isabella, who will be one-year-old on May 5, 2007.   Patricia attends the Catholic Church and is a member of Arizona Coalition Against Domestic Violence. 
(12830 W. Estero Lane, Phoenix, AZ  85340  E-mail:  skelleher@cox.net)

KRISTINE KEMPER, BSOE’07, who graduated from the Phoenix Campus, is a detention officer and lieutenant in the Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office.  She and husband James Crouch have five children and attend Mountain Park Community Church.  She is active in United Wayland, Festival of Lights and Ahwatukee.  (16823 S. 15th Avenue, Phoenix, AZ  85045  E-mail:  kmkemper@cox.net)

JEFF KISTLER, BSOE’06, who graduated from the Phoenix Campus, is a real estate agent with Sterling Fine Homes and Land in Phoenix.   He has three daughters, Torianne, 8, Tamelia, 9 and Tianna, 15.  Jeff lives in Anthem and is a member of Fellowship Church where he is a greeter and volunteers for various activities.  He is a member of National Board of Realtors and Lake Pleasant Board of Realtors.  (2212 W. Keller Court, Anthem, AZ  85086  E-mail:  jeffrey_kistler@yahoo.com)

MARK KOHLER, BSOE’01, who graduated from the Anchorage Campus, is a government contractor with Emerging Technologies Group and lives in Ashburn, Virginia.  He has a son and a daughter, Wyatt, 8 and Meaghan, 5.  He attends Saint Paul’s Church in Old Ellicott City, Maryland.  Mark was on the Dean’s List at Wayland.  (42496 Coronado Terrace, Ashburn, VA  20148  E-mail:  kohler_mark@yahoo.com)

RHONDA KORCZYNSKI, BSOE’06, who graduated from the San Antonio Campus, is manager of transaction tax for AT&T Corporation at the San Antonio facility.  Husband Wes works for UPS and they have two children, Danielle, 17 and Joey, 15.  The family attends Saint Joseph Catholic Church where Rhonda is active in TOOLS.  She is a member of the Devine Independent School District Board of Trustees, is a member of National Multiple Sclerosis Society, Habitat for Humanity and of the AT&T Pioneer Association.  (740 CR 768, Devine, TX  78016  E-mail:  rk4129@att.com)

BARRY KOWALD, BSOE’06, who graduated from the San Antonio Campus,  is assistant senior recruiter and senior master sergeant  with the U. S. Air Force, stationed at Lackland Air Force Base.  He and wife Tracy have  four children, Elise, 16, Erik, 14, Ethan, 3 and Evan, 1.  They attend Fellowship Bible Church in San Antonio.  (8219 Vallecito Court, San Antonio, TX  78250  E-mail:  bkowald@satx.rr.com)

BELINDA TERRY LACEY, BSOE’06, who graduated from the San Antonio Campus, is business administrator for Patricia Broyles Real Estate in San Antonio.  She has a grown daughter and feels blessed to be a mother, grandmother and to live in beautiful San Antonio.  She attends Harvest Fellowship where she is on the prayer team.  (469 Pike Road, San Antonio, TX  78209  E-mail:  belace@satx.rr.com)

BETTY DENNIS LAFKO, BSOE’05, who graduated from the Phoenix Campus, is program projects specialist for the State of Arizona Department of Corrections. Husband Edward is retired from Honeywell. They have three grown children, Michelle, Marty and Michael. Betty is a member of Happy Valley Baptist Church where she is involved in Bible Study, Sunday School, prayer chain and prayer groups. She is a certified instructor with the Department of Corrections, a court appointed process server and is a member of Business Women’s Club. ( 3947 W Charlotte Drive, Glendale, AZ 85310 E-mail: blafko2@cox.net)

WILLIAM LAMB, BSOE’07, who graduated from the Phoenix Campus, is a utilities technician for the City of Glendale.  (3020 W. Acoma Drive, Phoenix, AZ  85053  E-mail:  eblamb4@cox.net)

DANIEL J. LAMBERT, BSOE’03, is serving with the U. S. Air Force at RAF Lakenheath in the United Kingdom. He is with security forces antiterrorism force protection officer. He and wife Yun, a homemaker, have a daughter, Nichole Sierra, 2. (SC #41 Box 5792, APO, NY 9464 E-mail: lambertuk03@yahoo.com)

Navy Chief Petty Officer MICHAEL J. LANDRY, AAS’00, who graduated from the San Antonio Campus, recently departed on a routine, scheduled deployment to the Mediterranean Sea while assigned to the guided missile destroyer USS Cole, homeported in Norfolk, Va. They recently visited Naval Station Rota, Spain, and had the opportunity to visit several historical landmarks and shop at various local markets. The Cole's port visit is the ship's first since undergoing $250 million in repairs following a bombing in the port of Yemen, October 12, 2000. The primary mission of Landry's ship is to provide multi-mission offensive and defensive capabilities. Cole is capable of operating independently or as part of a carrier strike group. Its flexibility provides presence with a purpose and strike power to support joint and allied forces afloat and ashore. Landry's ship will be joining the 6,500 Sailors and Marines already deployed aboard the ships of the USS Enterprise Carrier Strike Group. Enterprise is the first U.S. aircraft carrier to deploy since the end of major military operations in Iraq. ( 205 Westover Avenue #203, Norfolk, VA 23507-2400)

GENE LANE, BA’01, is living in Spicewood, Texas, where he is working in guest services at Highland Lakes Camp and Conference Center. He has been on staff for about two years and his job “kinda floats with the season.” He makes sure that the guests needs are met, does the computer work at the camp, works the archery range and the challenge course. Gene says that his job may range to leading devotionals, cleaning a dormitory or running a concession stand, but he loves it and says that it has been a real blessing. ( 5902 Pace Bend Road N, Spicewood, TX 78669 E-mail: gene@highlandlakescamp.org)

TASHAUNA PRINGLE LANE, BSOE’07, who graduated from the Phoenix Campus, is a non-commissioned officer in charge of material management with the U. S. Air Force.  She is stationed at Luke Air Force Base.  Tashauna has a daughter, Dailen, and is a member of Order of Eastern Star.  (16939 W. Rimrock Street, Surprise, AZ  85388  E-mail:  Tashauna.Lane@luke.af.mil)

TRENT LANGSTON, BSOE’07, who graduated from the Phoenix Campus, is in the U. S. Air Force, stationed at Luke Air Force Base.  He and wife Nickole, a nurse with Banner Health, have a son, Trent, Jr.  (21216 N. 82nd Lane, Peoria, AZ  85382  E-mail:  trent.langston@luke.af.mil)

MIKE LEE, BA'03, is serving as a missionary journeyman with the International Mission Board of the Southern Baptist Convention. He is serving in South Africa. He has completed his first year and has been teaching and coaching. Recently he attended a mandatory men's meeting for the Southern Africa Region that was held in Johannesburg and he reported a good week. Following the meeting, he went with other journeymen to Harare, Zimbabwe. Following that trip, he went with four others to Victoria Falls and they braved the Zambezi River. He is back home and would love to hear from Wayland friends. Mike covets the prayers of his Wayland family. (12 Plumtree Lodge, 250 Main Road, Plumstead 7800, RSA E-mail: mikelee3@iafrica.com)

RAQUET PATRICE FLANAGAN LEE, AAS'00, who graduated from the Anchorage Campus, lives in Windson Mill, Maryland. She is a special educator for Baltimore County Public Schools. ( 2306 Rogate Circle, #302, Windsor Mill, MD 21244)

BRUCE LEECH, BSOE’03, who graduated from the Hawaii Campus, lives in Moss Point, Mississippi with wife Elizabeth. He is ENCS main propulsion and electrical repair division officer for the Southeastern Regional Maintenance Center in Pascagoula, Mississippi. He writes, “It was my degree from Wayland Baptist University that pushed me over the top to be advanced to Senior Chief Petty Officer last year. The professors and faculty at the Hawaii Campus were true professionals and I and my colleagues could not ask for a better group of people to be surrounded by. I have also recently been selected to the Senior Enlisted Academy.“ ( 9021 Well Road, Moss Point, MS 39562 E-mail: Leechb@mail.pgl.spear.navy.mil)

CINTHYA NAJERA LEIJA, BA’03, is a teaching assistant in special education at Matthews Alternative High School with the Lubbock Independent School District.   She is currently working on her masters degree in education and elementary certification at the Wayland Lubbock Campus.  Cinthya and husband Fabian, a service technician for Bruce Thornton Air Conditioning, have a daughter, Andrea, 1.  They attend Primera Iglesia Bautista in Idalou where she is a member of the worship band.  (P.O. Box 1400, Idalou, TX  79329  E-mail:  cleija@lubbockisd.org)

KEVIN LEGGETT, BA'03 I graduated with a BA in Religion this past May (2003), 2 years after the class I came in with. I am currently serving as the Electronics Access Associate in the library and am the youth minister at Bethel Baptist in Plainview. I married Amanda Leann Wilbourn on August 8, 2000 and our son, Caedmon Jeremiah was born on our first anniversary. My wife currently serves as a volunteer at the crisis pregnancy center here. (1509 West 7th. Apt. 103; Email: massivetruth@yahoo.com)

LESLI LEHMAN, BSOE’03, who graduated from the Lubbock Campus, has moved to the Dallas area where she has purchased and is operating Nvision Fitness, a beautiful health club. Formerly the Fitness Factory, Nvision has been updated to one of the most beautiful state-of-the art health club facilities in the Metroplex. Website for Nvision is www.nvisionfitness.com. Lesli has a daughter who is the light of her life, Alexa, 5. (4441 Cleveland Drive, Plano, TX 75093 E-mail: Lesliannelehman@aol.com)

CINTHYA NAJERA LEIJA, BA’03, lives in Idalou, Texas, with husband Fabian.  They have a daughter, Andrea Eliza.  Cinthya is a teaching assistant for the Lubbock Independent School District and Fabian is an air conditioning technician with Bruce Thornton Air Conditioning and Heating.  They attend Primera Iglesia Bautista where Cinthya teaches Sunday School and is on the Praise and Worship Team.  She is currently attending the Lubbock Campus working toward her masters degree and her teacher certification.  (P.O. Box 1400, Idalou, TX  79329  E-mail:  ngp_leija3@yahoo.com)

CHRIS LETHGO, BM’03, lives in Roswell, New Mexico, where he is associate pastor for music and youth at Waymaker Church.  Chris and wife Cristina have two children, Caden, 5 and Charisma, 1.  Chris also serves as director of the Community Youth Band.  (909 W. Forest, Roswell, NM  88203  E-mail:  roswellyouthpastor@msn.com)

BRADLEY LICKING, BSOE’03, who graduated from the Phoenix Campus, is a sergeant with the Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office in Phoenix. He and wife Marianna, youth minister at First Baptist Church of Peoria, have two sons, Brandon, 11 and Bennett, 9. Bradley is a deacon at First Baptist Church where he is also a “Team Kid” teacher. (8257 W Rue De Lamour, Peoria, AZ 85381 E-mail: bradlicking@msn.com)

Christian love and sympathy to the family and friends of KENAN LEE LILLEY, 18, a freshman at Wayland who died Sept. 2, 2007, in Amarillo from injuries suffered in a vehicle accident near his hometown of Nazareth. He was planning to play baseball for the Pioneers. Survivors include his parents, Brent and Swany Lilley of Nazareth; a brother; sister; and two grandmothers. Memorials may be made to the Keean Lilley Memorial Fund, People’s Bank, P.O. Box 309, Nazareth, TX 79063.

GERALD LIMBOURNE, BSOE’01, who graduated from the Fairbanks Center, has moved to New Mexico where he is stationed at Holloman Air Force Base. He is a police officer with the U.S. Air Force. Wife Mary is a correctional officer and they have three children, Zackery, Heather and Natasha. (2488 Curry Circle South, Holloman AFB, NM 88330; Email: slimbourne@hotmail.com)

Mr. and Mrs. CHRIS LOGAN, BA’01 (RENE SLIMPKIN, BSIS’01), who have been serving a missionaries in China, will be returning to the States where Chris has accepted a position as Bible and history teach with Trinity Christian Academy in Fort Worth. They are excited that they will be so close to friends and family and that Caleb, their one-year-old son, will get a chance to be raised near his grandparents in Texas.  The school will also allow Chris to do an administrative internship and start working with the development of their school, when he gets free time and after school, in order for Chris to finish his requirements for his Master's degree and be able to graduate within the next year or two from PBU.  ( 1255 Rivercrest Drive, New Braunfels, TX 78130 E-mail: histeachers@yahoo.com)

SYLVIA LOMAS, BSOE’06, who graduated from the Lubbock Campus, lives in Sweetwater, Texas, and is staff assistant and benefits administrator for Big Country Electric Cooperative, Inc. in Roby, Texas.  Husband Art is owner and operator leased to Lonestar Transportation.  They have three children, Sylvia Leslie, 19, Kimberly, 12 and Arturo, 10.  They are members of Immaculate Heart of Mary Church.  Sylvia is a member of Roby Lions Club, member of Texas Rural Electric Women’s Association and a member of Rural Friends action committee for rural electrification.  (1409 Lubbock Street, Sweetwater, TX  79556-7129  E-mail:  sylvialomas@yahoo.com)

JENNIFER LONG , BSIS '00 I am still enjoying teaching Kindergarten in Everman, and I am happy in my new home with my two dogs, Corky and Molly. (7268 Retriever Ln, Fort Worth, TX 76120; Email: jenlong@hotmail.com)

ABBY FLANIGAN LOUDER, BS’04 and JANTZEN LOUDER, BS’04, were married on August 7, 2004 in Post, Texas. They are living in Lubbock where Jantzen is an engineer for South Plains Electric Coop. Abby is doing some substitute teaching. ( 5739 96 th Street, Lubbock, TX 79424 E-mail: abbylouder@aol.com)

MARY LOUDAT, BM’02, lives in Lubbock and teaches elementary music for Hale Center Independent School District. She plans to enter Texas Tech University this fall to obtain her masters degree in Human Development and Family Studies. Mary has been part of a prison ministry for the past 2 summers and has been soloist and ensemble singer in revivals all over Texas. This summer, Mary will be the day camp director at Glorieta Conference Center in New Mexico. She is a member of Bacon Heights Baptist Church in Lubbock where she sings in adult choir, works with children’s choir and plays keyboards. (3201 W. Loop 289 #83, Lubbock, TX 79407 E-mail: mloudat@hale-center.k12.tx.us)

MISTY LOVATO, BSOE’06, who graduated from the Phoenix Campus, lives in Avondale, Arizona.  She is a human resource assistant for the Arizona National Guard and attends Saint Thomas Aquinas Parish.  (12687 W. Flower Street, Avondale, AZ  85323  E-mail:  chica1202@yahoo.com)

KOLE LOVETT, BSOE’01, who graduated from the San Antonio Campus, visited the Wayland booth during the Baptist General Convention of Texas meeting in Austin in November.  He is currently service as minister of youth at Chapel of the Hills Baptist Church at Buchanan Dam, Texas.  He and wife Araceli have three children, Sotera, 10, Loke, 7 and Adonijah, 2.  They are expecting their fourth on July 7.  Kole is in the process of rebuilding his 1956 Ford F100.  (201 El Coronado, Buchanan Dam, TX  78609  E-mail:  lokelovett@yahoo.com)
 

JAMES LUCAS, BSOE’05, who graduated from the Altus Campus, is a loadmaster and Staff Sergeant with the U.S. Air Force, stationed in Altus where he lives with wife Heather. They are members of Hobart Baptist Temple in Hobart where he is a deacon and church treasurer. (2317 Cherokee Strip, Altus, OK 73521 E-mail: ansenlucas@sbcglobal.net)

CHRISTIE COX LUJAN, BM’04, lives in Keller, Texas, where she is an elementary music teacher for the Keller Independent School District. She has two sons, Zachary, 10 and Alex, 5. Christie would love to hear from Wayland friends. ( 4613 Quartz Court, Keller, TX 76248 E-mail: cecox-lujan@kellerisd.net)

  THOMAS LYDEN, BSOE’01, who graduated from the San Antonio Campus, lives in Stafford, Virginia, where he is an associate with Booz Allen Hamilton.  He and wife Tonya, a nurse, announce the birth of their daughter, Emily, on December 20, 2005.  Emily has a big brother, Ryan, 4.   They attend Saint Peter Church.  Thomas earned his MA in computer resources and information management from Webster University in 2004.   (21 Joplin Court, Stafford, VA  22554  E-mail:  tjtrlyden@adelphia.net)

EDWARD LYONS, BSOE’07, who graduated from the Phoenix Campus, is a military officer with the U. S. Army.  13202 W. Ocotillo Road, Glendale, AZ  85307  E-mail:  edward.p.lyons@us.army.mil)

MICHAEL LYNCH, BSOE’06, who graduated from the Phoenix Campus, is a greeter in Phoenix.  He attends the Church of God.  (9109 W. Mackenzie Drive, Phoenix, AZ  85037  E-mail:  mlynch26@cox.net)

ALESHYA McAFEE, BSOE’05, who graduated from the Phoenix Campus, is a family case specialist with West Side HeadStart in Peoria, Arizona. She has four children, Releshya, 12, Shaneshya, 10, Di’Shai, 6 and Alfred, 3. (P.O. BOX 117, Gila Bend, AZ 85337 E-mail: ms_missy73@hotmail.com)

DAVID McCAIN, MA’06, who graduated from the Clovis Campus, has moved to Amarillo, Texas, where he is operations team leader for Owens Corning.  He and wife Hope have been married for five years and have a daughter, Kassidy, 3.  They are expecting their second child in December.  David completed his degree at the same time that he was discharged from the U. S. Air Force.  He writes, “I really enjoyed my experience and education I gained from attending WBU and refer anyone I talk to looking into getting an education plus more to WBU.”  (3614 Willow Street, Amarillo, TX  79118  E-mail:  mccains915@msn.com)

Mr. and Mrs. JOHN “BOBBY” McCLOUD, BBA’03 (AMBER, FS) live in Lone Grove, Oklahoma. Bobby is operations manager for Lowe’s Home Improvement Store in Ardmore. Amber is a student in nursing school. They have a daughter, Kaitlyn, 7. The McClouds attend Southwest Baptist Church of Ardmore. They would love to hear from Wayland friends. ( P.O. Box 1253, Lone Grove, OK 73443 E-mail: mccloudbobby@yahoo.com)

CYNTHIA McCLURE, BSOE’07, who graduated from the Phoenix Campus, lives in Scottsdale, Arizona.  She is juvenile detention shift supervisor for Maricopa County.  Cynthia has three children, Ashley, 23, Brittany, 22 and Phoenix, 17.  She is a member of Arizona Probation Officers Association.  (8560 E. Indian School #G, Scottsdale, AZ  85251  E-mail:  cyndimcclure@cox.net)

CHARLES D. McCRAY, BSOE’04, who graduated from the Wichita Falls Campus, lives in Bowie, Maryland, where he enjoys being the head coach of the girls’ basketball team at Cornerstone Christian Academy Junior High School. He also owns and operates a personal finance office with Primerica Financial Services. He and wife Debbie, program analyst for EPA, have a daughter, Tiara, 13. Charles received a Navy Commendation Medal in July 2004, and retired from active duty after 21 years, in August 2004. He was last stationed at Sheppard Air Force Base, in Wichita Falls. This summer he will begin pursuit of a master’s degree in finance at University of Maryland. The family attends Mt. Jezreel Baptist Church in Silver Spring. ( 16311 Epsilon Court, Bowie, MD 20716 E-mail: macez_309@yahoo.com)

JONATHAN McDOUGAL, BSOE’03, who graduated from the Anchorage Campus, is logistical supply officer with the U. S. Army, stationed in Alabama. He and wife Robin, a licensed practical nurse with Kelly Health Services, have three children, Ashley, 10, Jonathan Marvin, 7 and Isaiah, 5. They are members of House of Deliverance where Jonathan serves as assistant pastor and choir director. ( 422 Hughes Drive, Huntsville, AL 35808 E-mail: sleepyfloyd9@hotmail.com)

RITA McELROY, BSOE’05, who graduated from the Phoenix Campus, lives in Gila Bend, Arizona where he is supervising teacher at T.O. Nation ECHS. He has six children, Virgil, Calvin, Aleshya, Wayland, Twanell and Yarmayne. (P.O. BOX 444, Gila Bend, AZ 85337 E-mail: ms_mcelroy@hotmail.com)

EDWARD McGIBONEY, BSOE’04, MAM’05, who graduated from the Hawaii Campus, lives in Chesapeake, Virginia, where he is sonar technician LCPO with the U. S. Navy, stationed with the USS Scranton.   (800 Southwind Drive #208, Chesapeake, VA  23320  E-mail:  e_mcgiboney@msn.com)

AARON McKEE, BSOE’00, who graduated from the Arizona Campus, is with the U.S. Air Force stationed at Luke Air Force Base. He and wife Kathryn, a hair stylist, have three children, Emily, 16, Courtney, 13 and Joshua, 12. (9351 W. Harmony Lane, Peoria, AZ 85382)

CEDRIC McKEAVER, BSOE’07, who graduated from the Phoenix Campus, is in the U. S. Air Force, stationed at Luke Air Force Base.  He is a fuel systems craftsman.  Cedric attends Luke Air Force Base Chapel.  (13314C Kiowa Street, Glendale, AZ  85307  E-mail:  cmckeaver@cox.net)

MIKA BEAL-McMAHAN, BSOE’06, who graduated from the Lubbock Campus, is operations analyst at Wells Fargo Bank in Lubbock.  She and husband Craig, pc network technician for Texas Tech Health Sciences Center, have a son, Conor Riley McMahan, 2.  (6016 100th Street, Lubbock, TX  79424  E-mail:  mika.beal-mcmahan@irbaboon.com)

PATRICK McMUNN, BSOE’04, who graduated from the Anchorage Campus, lives in Palmer, Alaska, with wife Kim, and EMT for the City of Palmer.  He is in operations management with the U. S. Air Force, stationed at Elmendorf Air Force Base.  They have two children, Zacharie, 5 and Autumn Jean, 4.  Patrick earned his MS in psychology at Walden University.  (1170 E. Hidden Ranch Loop, Palmer, AK  99645  E-mail:  pemcmunn@hotmail.com)

ARIANNA McNALLY, BSOE’06, who graduated from the Phoenix Campus, is lead supervisor for As You Wish in Phoenix.  (3443 W. Muriel Drive, Phoenix, AZ  85053  E-mail:  accm11984@yahoo.com)

KARIN McNALLY, BSOE’03, who graduated from the Phoenix Campus, is an accounting specialist with Avnet. She has six children, is a member of Community Church of Joy in Phoenix and made the Dean’s List while at Wayland. (1934 W Eugie Avenue, Phoenix, AZ 85029 E-mail: ainleyebox@aol.com)

DAVID MARCOVITCH, BSOE’05, who graduated from the Fairbanks Campus, is a technical sergeant with the U. S. Air Force, stationed at Eielson Air Force Base.  (1904 Whispering Pines, North Pole, AK  99705  E-mail:  daveandrachel@acsalaska.net)

JAMES MARTINEZ, BSOE’05, lives in Laredo, Texas, where he is manager of client services supporting Spring Nextel with Convergys Corporation.  He and wife Jennifer, who is on staff at Gold’s Gym, have two children, Ethan, 7 and Samantha, 2.  They attend Christ the King Church in Laredo.  2447 Monarch Drive #1102, Laredo, TX  78045  E-mail:  jamesmartinez@gmail.com)

MARY MARTINEZ, BSOE’03, who graduated from the Lubbock Campus, is a prevention specialist at the Lubbock Mental Health/Mental Retardation Center. She and husband Serafin have a grown daughter, Michelle. (9820 NCR 2750, Lubbock, TX 79403 E-mail: Mara5309A@aol.com)

AARON LANE MATHIES, BBA'03, who graduated from the Lubbock Campus, is owner manager of Mill Iron Diamond Angus Cattle Company in Levelland, Texas. He is a member of St. Paul Lutheran Church where he is a member of the Board. Aaron did graduate work at West Texas A&M University College of Agriculture. ( 218 North State Road 1490, Levelland, TX 79336 E-mail: mathiesaaronl@hotmail.com)

BECKY MATTHEWS, BA’02, lives in Waco, Texas, where she is attending Baylor University and working on her masters degree.  (3400 Robinson Drive #105, Waco, TX  76706  E-mail:  yegracefrog@yahoo.com)

STEVEN MATZEN, MAM’04, missed his graduation at Hawaii Campus in May because he had been deployed to Afghanistan with the U. S. Army. During his last class at Wayland, he came to class and then left to return to the field for training and literally did his homework by flashlight while getting ready to go into combat. Dr. Steven Reid, dean of the Hawaii Campus, says that Steven would often come to class wiping off camouflage paint and grime because he really wanted to finish before he shipped out. Steven sent a note to staff and classmates saying that he would be at the ceremony in spirit. He said that things were hot and dusty in Afghanistan, but that he had found a good church and was involved in Bible study. (MatzenSR@schofield.army.mil)

Mr. and Mrs. JASON MAYFIELD, BM'02 (LAURA MIKEL, BSIS’03) live in Wichita Falls, Texas, where he is choir director and contemporary worship leader at First Presbyterian Church.  Laura teaches English at Kirby Junior High School.  They have two children, Ashby Danielle, 2 and Tobey Jean, 1.   (5 Red Bluff, Wichita Falls, TX  76308  E-mail:  jmayfield@wfisd.net)

JOSE MERCED, BSOE'04, who graduated from the Phoenix Campus, is in quality assurance with the U. S. Air Force and is stationed at Luke Air Force Base in Arizona. He previously attended Park University, Estrella Community College, Rio Salado University and Community College of the Air Force. ( 13621 W. Glendale Avenue, Glendale, AZ 85307 E-mail: JOSE.MERCED@LUKE.AF.MIL)

DAWN ISGRIG MERZAK, BSOE'05, who graduated from the Phoenix Campus, is in the U. S. Air Force as a security forces trainer stationed at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona. She previously attended Mantatee Community College. She and husband Youssef, a linguist with the U. S. Army, have a daughter, Sarah, 4. (15676 W. Maui Lane, Surprise, AZ 85379 E-mail: dawn.merzak@luke.af.mil)

Mr. and Mrs. T. J. MESSER, BA’03 (NANCY PAYNE, BA’01) have moved to Denver, Colorado, where he is manager of LifeWay Christian Bookstore.  Nancy is enjoying being a homemaker and mother to Trenton Jeff, 2.  They attend Mississippi Avenue Baptist Church in Aurora.   (2172 S. Trenton Way 8-105, Denver, CO  80231  E-mail:  tjmesser11@hotmail.com)

STEVEN METZINGER, BSOE’03, has moved to Florida to work as new media director for the Florida Times-Union in Jacksonville. He had previously worked for the Amarillo Globe-News for nearly 10 years, holding several positions including the director of digital media. (2029 Jimmy Lane, Jacksonville, FL 32259; Email: stevenmetzinger@gmail.com)

ANNETTE REYES MILLER, BSOE’06, who graduated from the Phoenix Campus, is a Highway Patrol Sergeant for the Arizona Department of Public Safety.  Husband Kevin is a web developer for the City of Peoria.  Annette has three children, Katrina, Mark and Emily.  She attends Christ Evangelical Lutheran Church where she is a lecturer and does children’s sermons.  (17913 West Desert View Lane, Goodyear, AZ  85338  E-mail:   azrey9@yahoo.com)

JOFFRE MILLER, BSOE’03, who graduated from the San Antonio campus, is a Master Sergeant in the U.S. Air Force, working as Superintendent, Commander Support Staff, Headquarters, Education and Training Command, Randolph Air Force Base in San Antonio. Two weeks after graduation, he and his wife Stella were married on Valentines’ Day at the Randolph Air Force Base Chapel and spent their honeymoon on a cruise in the Caribbean. Stella is a Registered Nurse for the Cardiac Institute is South Texas. Joffre recently earned certification as a Professional in Human Resources (PHR). To become certified, an applicant must pass a comprehensive examination and demonstrate a strong background of professional human resource experience. Stella is also part-time student at San Antonio College. Joffre and Stella are members of Community Bible Church, and enjoy hosting and facilitating home Bible studies. (2411 Gem Oak, San Antonio, TX 78232 email: joffrej@cnonline.net)

SARAH ELLIOTT MILLS, BSIS'02, lives in Ralls, Texas, with husband Scotty. She teaches third grade at Ralls Elementary School. Scotty is a student. (P.O. Box 133, Ralls, TX 79357; Email: scottyandsarah@nts-online.net)

JACQUELINE MOATE, BSOE’00, who graduated from the Fort Huachucha Campus, lives in Augusta, Georgia, where she is a command sergeant major with the U. S. Army.  (3309 Balkom Drive, Augusta, GA  30906  E-mail:  jmoate9@hotmail.com)

JESSICA MOHON, BS’02, lives in Houston where she is angiography technologist at Saint Luke’s Episcopal Hospital.  (7171 Buffalo Speedway, Houston, TX  77025  E-mail:  jesstjess@hotmail.com)

GILBERT MOLLEDA, BSOE’03, who graduated from the San Antonio Campus, has a new address.  He is still in the area.  (1016 Robert Derrick Drive, Schertz, TX  78154  E-mail:  gmj2001@hotmail.com)

CARL MONTGOMERY, BSOE’07, who graduated from the Phoenix Campus, is building maintenance supervisor for the City of Phoenix.  (10302 W. Calle Del Oro, Phoenix, AZ  85037  E-mail:  carlmonte@yahoo.com)

Mr. and Mrs. CHRIS MOORE, BA’03 (TERESA HARRELSON, BA’95) announce the birth of their daughter, McKayleigh Grace, on May 22. She has a big brother, Grayson, who will be three years old in November. Chris is technical director of theatre at Wayland. Until McKayleigh’s birth, Teresa had worked in the Admission Office at Wayland but is now enjoying being a homemaker and mother. (1801 W. 6th Street, Plainview, TX 79072; Email: moorec@wbu.edu)

ERIC MOORE, BSOE’04, who graduated from the Clovis Campus, has moved to Colorado Springs, Colorado.  He is retired from the U. S. Air Force.  (6910 Grand Prairie Drive, Colorado Springs, CO  80923  E-mail:  emustang88@hotmail.com)

HEATHER MOORE, BA’00, was married on December 28, 2002, to Carlos Parra in Las Cruces, New Mexico. They had met while working at the Las Cruces Sun News where Heather was special projects coordinator. Last fall, she accepted a position with Mesilla Valley Christian School. She teaches junior AP (Accelerated Program) American literature, senior AP British literature, yearbook, journalism and middle school speech and drama. Carlos is art director at Directory Plus, a phone book company. (1101 E. Boutz #31, Las Cruces, NM 88001; Email: heathermoore@hotmail.com)

JOHN L. MOORE, BSOE’00, who graduated from the Amarillo Campus, is a United States Marshall in Tyler, Texas. He recently was speaker for a lecture at the Red River Historical Museum on “History of the U.S. Marshals Along the Red River.” In 2001, John was appointed by President George W. Bush as the U.S. Marshal for the eastern District of Texas. He has served as a city, county, state and federal law enforcement officer for the State of Texas which included duty as a police officer with the cities of Amarillo, Plainview and Littlefield. In addition, he was Deputy Sheriff in Potter County, Texas and served as a Texas Department of Public Safety State Trooper. Prior to his appointment as U.S. Marshal, Moore spent 20 years as a Deputy U.S. Marshal in the eastern and Northern Federal Judicial District of Texas. John is currently the State Provost Marshal for the Texas State Guard in Austin with the rank of Lieutenant Colonel. (P.O. Box 1345, Denison, TX 75020)

MELVIN MOORE, BSOE’01, who graduated from the Hawaii Campus, is a senior intelligence analyst with CACI Technologies at Langley Air Force Base, Virginia. Wife Brenda is a daycare provider with Kindercare, Inc. They have three children, April, 17, Ashley, 9 and Brian, 8. They are members of Queen Street Baptist Church in Hampton where Melvin sings in the men’s choir and is active in Brotherhood. (P.O. Box 65433, Hampton, VA 23665 E-mail: melvin.moore@langley.af.mil)

Christian love and sympathy to the family and friends of MARIO MORENO, BSOE’02, a San Antonio police officer who was killed in the line of duty in September 2007. A graduate of the San Antonio campus, Mario was an 11-year veteran of the SAPD and had been promoted to detective in June. San Antonio Dean Dr. Jim Antenen noted that Mario was the second WBU graduate to die in the line of duty in San Antonio. The campus named a graduation award after Hector Garza, the last SAPD officer to die on duty, who died in March 2001. Moreno is survived by his wife, Alena, a son, Nicholas, 11, and a daughter, Elizabeth, 3.

KENDALL MORGAN, MBA’00, who graduated from the Clovis Campus, and wife Shirley have moved to Platte City, Missouri, a suburb of Kansas City.  He has accepted a position as human resources manager for ITS, a federal contractor which provides airport passenger/baggage screening security services for Kansas City International Airport.  KCI is one of only five airports nationwide under civilian contract.

(P.O. Box 202, Platte City, MO 64079; Email: kendalldmorgan@hotmail.com)

ELISHA MORRIS, MA’02, who attended the Hawaii Campus,  lives in Fort Lee, Virginia, where he serves with the U. S. Army.  (P.O. Box 5309, Fort Lee, VA  23801  E-mail:   nblrhino@aol.com)

SCOTT MORRIS, BSOE’05, who graduated from the San Antonio Campus, is an airline captain pilot and instructor pilot in San Antonio.  He and wife Darla, a high school teacher, have two children, Kylie, 3 and Kadyn, who was born in December, 2005.  They attend Parkhills Baptist Church they are involved in the intercessory prayer ministry and volunteer work.  Scott is currently pursuing his master’s degree in Christian Ministry at the San Antonio Campus.  (25150 Summit Creek, San Antonio, TX  78258  E-mail:  smorris145@satx.rr.com)

KEILA KENNEDY MORRIS, BSIS’02, lives in Muleshoe where she is a homemaker and mother to son Jayden Brock, 1.  Husband Sid is self-employed.  They are active in Muleshoe Cowboy Fellowship where she leads youth Bible study and Sid is associate pastor.   (710 W. Aveue K, Muleshoe, TX  79347  E-mail:  kmorrispc@yahoo.com)

LESLIE RYAN MORROW, BSOE’07, who graduated from the Phoenix Campus, is customer service representative for Waste Management of Arizona.  She and husband Wayne, a retired veteran, have two grown children.  They attend First Assembly of God in Phoenix.  (P.O. Box 26103, Phoenix, AZ  85068  E-mail:  lmorrow@wm.com)

BRANDON MUND, BSOE’04, who graduated from the San Antonio Campus, lives in New Braunfels, Texas, where he is vice president of marketing for Alternative Benefit Solutions.  He attends Oakwood Baptist Church.   (P.O. Box 311264, New Braunfels, TX  78131-1264  E-mail:  bmund@satx.rr.com)

AHMAD "AL" NAHHAS, MBA'04, lives in Houston, Texas, where he is system administrator and data analyst for Aegis. Wife Cheri is in public relations and marketing. Al, who worked in Information Services while in Plainview, says, "Thank you, Wayland!" He would enjoy hearing from Wayland friends. ( 2700 Woodland Park Drive #430, Houston, TX 77082 E-mail: ahmad_nahhas@yahoo.com)

RENETTA NAIL, BSOE’03, who graduated from the Albuquerque Campus, will begin teaching this fall at Legacy Academy in Albuquerque. She plans on returning to Wayland soon to complete her master’s degree and teacher certification. Renetta has five children: Morgan, 15, Samantha, 13, Freddie, 11, Quinton, 8 and Amy, 6. (2223 Sea Breeze NW, Albuquerque, NM 87120 E-mail: renettanail@wmconnect.com)

LAROY NEWHOUSE "HOUSE" - BSOE '01 I am active duty Air Force, serving on a remote tour at Kunsan AB, Republic of Korea. I am very thankful to have had the opportunity to finish my degree through Wayland. I had incredible support from my family, great Instructors and made some great friends along the way. I have been utilizing what I have learned to help me pursue a Dual Masters degree in Human Resources Development and Computer Resources and Information Management from Webster University(Summer '05). "Wayland, thanks for pushing me forward"! (2312 Dalhart Pass, San Antonio, TX 78245; Email: laroy_newhouse@yahoo.com)

ANNETTE NEWMAN, MBA'00, who graduated from the San Antonio Campus, is human resources generalist for 7-Eleven, Incorporated in Tampa, Florida. She has three grown daughters, Iris, Shaneeka and Davina and attends Macedonia Baptist Church. Annette began studies through University of Phoenix leading to the DM degree but did not complete those studies. She has been accepted into the Stetson University College of Law and is pursuing her JD degree. ( 12715 Burmah Court, Odessa, FL 33556 E-mail: mzznewman01@cs.com)

LESLIE WILLIAMS-NICHOLS, BSOE’07, who graduated from the Phoenix Campus, lives in Goodyear, Arizona.  She is a surgical assistant at Phoenix Memorial Hospital.  She and husband Brian, who is self employed, attend The Church International.  (15823 W. Cocopah Street, Goodyear, AZ  85338  E-mail:  mystar_58@msn.com)

STACY NOBLE, BSOE’06, who graduated from the Phoenix Campus,  lives in Surprise, Arizona, where she attends Radiant Church.  She has a son, Tyler, 11.  (13483 W. Post Drive, Surprise, AZ  85374  E-mail:  stacymnoble@hotmail.com)

STACEY WILSON NOWICKI, BSOE’06, who graduated from the Phoenix Campus, is a Detention Officer Lieutenant with the Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office.  Husband Ted is in golf production with Karstan INC.  She has two children, Steve and Ashley.  (18191 N. 60th Drive, Glendale, AZ  85308  E-mail:   Snowicki6@cox.net)