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2000-2007 CLASS NOTES O-S

Mr. and Mrs. JUSTIN OGDEN, BM’03 (JESSICA, BA’03) announce the birth of their daughter, Jailey Michelle, on January 28, 2005. Justin is assistant band director at Plainview High School and Jessica is enjoying being a fulltime homemaker and mother. (1512 Dallas, Plainview, TX 79072 E-mail: justin.ogden@plainview.k12.tx.us)

DONALD OLDENKAMP, BSOE'02, who graduated from the Phoenix Campus, is learning center manager for Lockheed Martin. He lives in Surprise, Arizona. ( 11312 N 150th Lane, Surprise, AZ 85379 E-mail: oldenkampd@cox.net

CLYDE OLIVER, BSOE’06, who graduated from the Phoenix Campus, is an aircraft armament specialist with the U. S. Air Force, stationed at Luke Air Force Base. He and wife Amanda have a daughter, Jasmine, 2. (16843 W. Statler Street, Surprise, AZ 85374 E-mail: oliver1211@cox.net)

LENORA WEBSTER OLIVER, BSOE’07, who graduated from the Phoenix Campus, is in the U. S. Air Force, stationed at Luke Air Force Base. She is serving as superintendent of information systems flight. Lenora has two sons, Malcolm Omar, 17 and Javon Cree, 13. They attend Luke Air Force Base Chapel. (14469 W. Indianola Aveue, Goodyear, AZ 85338 E-mail: lenora.oliver@luke.af.mil)

JUDY DEAN HOLAHAN ORAND, BSOE’06, lives in Jarrell, Texas with husband Daniel, a retired EMS, Fireman and truck driver. They are members of First Baptist Church, Jarrell. Judy is a retired, licensed nursing home administrator. She writes that she started her work at Wayland in the summer of 1983 and it was an on again, off again proposition but she finally made it. She says that when you are tired and discouraged, just to keep at school because graduation is definitely worth working for! (301 E. Avenue F, Jarrell, TX 76537 E-mail: orand@randallh.com)

WILLIAM OTT, BSOE’00, who graduated from the Wichita Falls Campus, lives in Bonaire, Georgia. He is an aircraft maintenance officer with the U.S. Air Force. ( 204 Beechwood Drive, Bonaire, GA 31005 E-mail: bdwz4@msn.com)

DARRELL OVERBEY, BSOE'01, who graduated from the Hawaii Campus, is program with the U. S. Army and is stationed in Virginia. He and wife Carol, an information technology specialist, have two children, Erin, 18 and Andrew, 15. They are members of Grafton Baptist Church in Yorktown, Virginia, where Darrell works with Royal Ambassadors, children's church and discipleship training. He did graduate work at Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary in Fort Worth. ( 917 Hornsbyville Road, Yorktown, VA 23692 E-mail: ssgoverbey@hotmail.com)

WILLIAM OXFORD, BSOE’06, who graduated from the Wichita Falls Campus, is serving in the U. S. Air Force and is stationed at Sheppard Air Force Base. Wife Pamela is a homemaker and mother to their children, Bradley, 10 and Lilia Marie, 2. William is a member of the Air Force Sergeants Association and Veterans of Foreign Wars. (112 B Falcon, Sheppard AFB, TX 76311 E-mail: truekingpin1@yahoo.com)

LASHANA PACE, BSOE'06, is an evaluator at the Wayland Plainview Campus. She has two children, Raschell Hovey, 14 and Jordee Hovey, 12. Lashana is currently pursuing her master's degree at Wayland. (810 Vernon Street, Plainview, TX 79072 E-mail: pacel@wbu.edu)

Mr. and Mrs. RICK PALMER, BSOE’02 (CHRIS, BSOE’00) live in Surprise, Arizona. He is a retired police detective and serves as chaplain for the City of El Mirage Police Department. Chris is manager of ITSystems Services in Belden Communications Division. The Palmers attended the Wayland alumni and friends dinner in Phoenix during the Southern Baptist Convention in June. (16617 W. Barwick Drive, Surprise, AZ 85387; Email: rppalmer@earthlink.net and chriscp1@earthlink.net)

HEATHER MOORE PARRA, BA’00, lives in Las Cruces, New Mexico, with husband, Carlos. She is librarian at Mesilla Valley Christian School. Heather is working toward her master’s degree through University of Alabama. (5182 Creek Trail, Las Cruces, NM 88012 E-mail: heathermoore@hotmail.com)

JOHN “J.R.” PARROW, BSOE’07, who graduated from the Phoenix Campus, lives in Scottsdale, Arizona where he is a Police sergeant for the City of Scottsdale. He and wife Heidi, also a Police sergeant, have three children, Nathaniel, 19, Braden, 14 and Alyssa, 13. John is a member of the Fraternal Order of Police and the Republican Party. (4716 N. 83rd Street, Scottsdale, AZ 85251 E-mail: k9copper@qwest.net)

ROBERT PATTON, BSOE’04, who graduated from the Phoenix Campus, is deputy warden of operations for Arizona Department of Corrections. He and wife Soyna have three children, Sarah, Crystal and Josh. (316 North Miller Road #2158, Buckeye, AZ 85326 E-mail: rpatton@adc.state.az.us)

GREGG PAXTON, BSOE’01, MEd’03, who graduated from the Amarillo Campus, teaches art in grades six and seven and careers in grade 8 in the Amarillo Independent School District. He and wife Angela, a pre-kindergarten teacher for Amarillo ISD, have two daughters, Alicia, 17 and Melissa, 15. They attend Southwest Church of Christ. (7410 Gainsborough, Amarillo, TX 79121 E-mail: greggory.paxton@amaisd.org)

STEPHEN J. PEDERSON, BSOE’01, has retired from the U.S. Air Force and is teaching junior ROTC at Randolph-Macon Academy in Front Royal, Va. He moved from North Carolina and retired at the rank of master sergeant. (Box 223, Front Royal, VA 22630; Email: spederson@rma.edu)

ANTHONY PENNINGTON, BSOE’00, who graduated from the Hawaii Campus, has moved to Florida where he is stationed with the U. S. Navy. He is a chief petty officer and plans to retire in six years. He is an active member of Kappa Alpha Psi fraternity. (2723 Elan Court, Orange Park, FL 32065; Email: awpenn357@hotmail.com)

Mr. and Mrs. CHARLIE PEPITON, BA’01 (REBEKAH WILKINS-PEPITON, BA’01) live in Moscow, Idaho, where both are graduate students at University of Idaho. Rebekah is also a photographer with Image Studios. (624 S. Blaine Street, #C, Moscow, ID 83843; Email: cpepiton@goose24.org)

ARTHUR PERALTA, BSOE’01, who graduated from the Albuquerque Campus, has accepted a position with the U.S. Department of the Treasury, Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms and relocated to the Oakland, California, field office. (1594 Sierra Creek Drive, Manteca, CA 95336; Email: ap1563@msn.com)

JERRY PEREZ, MBA’03, who graduated from the Lubbock Campus, has been selected as a speaker for GridWorld Conference at the Washington Convention Center in Washington, D.C., September 11-14. GridWorld™ is the premier conference focused on the commercial benefits of grid computing for Enterprise IT professionals, worldwide. Jerry is a research associate for the high performance computing center at Texas Tech University. His experience includes adjunct teaching in MIS, grid computing, computer programming, and systems analysis for Wayland. He has 5 years corporate experience as senior product engineer at Texas Instruments. Jerry holds a BS in organizational management from Lubbock Christian University, an M.B.A. from Wayland, and is currently working on his PhD in computer science with an emphasis in information systems. Jerry has authored or co-authored several papers on the implementation of grids to support a variety of specific application areas, including digital rights, security, physics, bioinformatics and engineering. Other synergistic activities include: participation in the development and deployment of a multi-organizational campus-wide compute grid at Texas Tech (TechGrid); lead for deployment of commercial grid technologies with TTU Business, Physics, Computer Science, and Mathematics departments; collaboration in SURAgrid (Southeastern Universities Research Association Grid), including contribution to the white paper, SURAgrid Authorization/Authorization: Concepts & Technologies and a soon to be released SURA Grid Cookbook. Jerry and wife Beatrice and their children, Bernadette, 11 and Felix, 9, attend Our Lady of Grace Church in Lubbock. (4605 Fordham, Lubbock, TX 79416 E-mail: jerry.perez@ttu.edu)

SYLVIA SAENZ PEREZ, BA’03, and husband Jesus, announce the birth of their daughter, Miranda Nicole, on April 15, 2006. Sylvia teaches Spanish and English as a second language at Cotton Center High School. Jesus is supervisor for Llano Logistics, Incorporated. They attend First Baptist Church. Sylvia is working toward her master’s degree in Spanish at Texas Tech University. (P.O. Box 239 FM 179, Cotton Center, TX 79021 E-mail: chibees101@hotmail.com)

JAY PERRY, BSOE’02, who attended the San Antonio Campus, lives in San Antonio but is an instructional designer for JHT, Inc., in Orlando, Florida. He and wife Cidy attend Oak Hills Church where he is involved in the prayer ministry. (9302 Auutmn Sun, San Antonio, TX 78254 E-mail: jperry@jht.com)

MARK S. PERSON, BSOE’03, who graduated from the San Antonio Campus, is in biomedical equipment repair for the U. S. Air Force, stationed at Lackland Air Force Base. He writes, “I'm currently in Iraq working at a hospital. We are saving the lives of our fellow soldiers and airmen. Please don't forget us.” Please remember Mark and all our military men and women in your prayers. ( 2606 Mud Lake Drive, San Antonio, TX 78245 E-mail: mark.person@lackland.af.mil)

Mr. and Mrs. VINCE PHILLIPS, BSOE’07 (SARITA, BSOE’07) who graduated from the Clovis Campus during the 10-year anniversary celebrations, are both in the U. S. Air Force, stationed at Cannon Air Force Base. Vince has 19 years in the military and Sarita has 14 years. They will be relocating to Japan in December. The Phillips attend Faith Christian Fellowship Church where they are active with the hospitality team, altar ministry and children’s ministry. They have five children, T’Keysja, 13, Fernecia, 10, Tylar, 9, Vincent, Jr. 2 and Caleb, two months. (2324 Jadyn Lane, Clovis, NM 88101 E-mail: vphillipslady@yahoo.com)

AMANDA PHINNY, BSOE’02, who graduated from the Lubbock Campus, is a teacher in the Alvin Independent School District, near Houston. She has three children, Colin, 1, Caty, 5 and Morgan, 8. Amanda earned her master of science in human performance technology at Texas State University in San Marcos. (2801 FM 2004 #506, Texas City, TX 77591 E-mail: amanda@adennis.com)

ELIZABETH HOLCOMB PHINNY, BSOE’04, who graduated from the Lubbock Campus, is manager and national recruiter for Pre-Paid Legal Services. She lives in Coahoma, Texas. Husband James works for Frito-Lay, Inc. They have two children, Amanda and Leslie. They attend Church of Christ in Big Spring. ( PO Box 557, Coahoma, TX 79511 E-mail: beth@bphinny.com)

DIANA ECOLANGO PINK, BSOE’06, completed her degree at the Phoenix Campus and has retired from the U. S. Air Force in Pacific Grove, California. Her husband, KENNETH PINK, BSOE’99, who graduated from the San Antonio Campus, is an OSI with the Air Force. He is staioned at Naval Postgraduate School in Monterey, California. They have a son, Joshua Ryan, 7. (307 8th Street, Pacific Grove, CA 93950 E-mail: d.pink@sbcglobal.net and k.pink@sbcglobal.net)

DAVID PINKERTON, BSOE’03, who graduated from the Phoenix Campus, is a training specialist at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona. He earned his associates degree in professional aeronautics from Embry Riddle University. David and wife Denise, who works in human resources at Anderson Security, have three children, Jessica, Sarah and Jonathan. The family attends Lifelink Community Church. (3629 N. 143rd Lane, Goodyear, AZ 85338; Email: stler58@cox.net)

MERISSA STETSON PLUMMER, BA'00, lives in Concord, North Carolina where she is a high school Bible teacher for Cabarus County Schools. She and husband Randy, stormwater engineer for the City of Concord, have a son, Jacob, 3, and are expecting their second son on February 23, 2005. They are members of Southside Baptist Church where she works with Girl's Auxiliary and Randy is a deacon and works with Royal Ambassadors. ( 674 Sylvan Street SW, Concord, NC 28025 E-mail: merissaplummer@yahoo.com)

Mr. and Mrs. PETER POFF, BS’02 (ANGIE MARTINDALE, BS’02) live in Louisville, Kentucky, where he is pursuing his MDiv degree at Southern Baptist Theological Seminary. He is local director of Child Evengelism Fellowship. Peter and Angie, a homemaker, have three children, Timothy, 1, and twins Hannah and Kara, born on October 20, 2006. They attend Hurstbourne Baptist Church where Peter assists with the youth ministry and plays in the church orchestra. (107 Fenley Avenue # X6, Louisville, KY 40207 E-mail: papoff@insightbb.com)

BYRON POTTER, BA’05, lives in Lubbock where he is minister of youth at Monterey Baptist Church. (3601 50th, Lubbock, TX 79413 E-mail: suckermove@hotmail.com)

Mr. and Mrs. ZANE POWERS, BA’02 (RONNI FOOTE, BS’03) announce the birth of their son, Pierce Michael, on February 18, 2005. Zane is student minister at First Baptist Church in Dumas and Ronni teaches fifth grade science and social science at Morningside Elementary School. Proud family members of Pierce include grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. DAVID FOOTE, BA’74 (JONI VAUGHN, EX’76) and Dr. and Mrs. TIM POWERS, BA’77 (JANICE POWERS, EX’78), and aunt and uncle, Mr. and Mrs. MORGAN ROBINSON, BS’03 (AMY FOOTE, BS’02). (Zane and Ronni: 718 Pheasant Run, Dumas, TX 79029 E-mail: zane_powers@hotmail.com and ronni_powers@hotmail.com) (David and Joni: 1911 Zuni Trail, Dalhart, TX 79022 E-mail: footedav@dalhart.k12.tx.us and djfoote@xit.net) (Tim and Janice: 3506 Stirling Street, Wichita Falls, TX 76310-1723 E-mail: timpowers@wfisd.net and j_powers@nts-online.net) (Morgan and Amy: 4515 E. University #C, Odessa, TX 79762 mo17ro@grandecom.net and aro44@grandecom.net)

DARREN POWELL, BSOE’00, who graduated from the Anchorage Campus, is a civil engineer, BUFIS manager with the U. S. Air Force, stationed at Lackland Air Force Base in San Antonio. He has one daughter, Destinee. Darren is a member of Family Prise Center of Northwest San Antonio where he is involved in family counseling and temple ministry. He earned a master of science degree from University of LaVerne and a master of science in counseling from Webster University. (11724 Paddlebrook, San Antonio, TX 78253 E-mail: powell_d@hotmail.com)

PAUL POWELL, BSOE’04, who graduated from the Hawaii Campus, has relocated to Maryland. He and wife Shizuko have three children, Kiyomi, 8, Kaya, 6 and Tyler, who was born on January 10, 2004. (1804 Oak Drive, Waldorf, MD 20601 E-mail: 25powell25@comcast.net)

JAMES POWERS, BSOE’06, who graduated from the Clovis Campus, lives in Yorktown, Virginia. He is a section chief with the U. S. Air Force, stationed at Langley Air Force Base. He and wife Sandra, a teacher, have three sons, Jared, 18, Eric, 16 and Brady 8. (303 Blacksmith Arch, Yorktown, VA 23693 E-mail: jrcowboy@cox.net)

Mr. and Mrs. DAVID PTOMEY, BSOE’99, MBA’03 (MARSHA, BSOE’99, MBA’03) received their bachelor’s degrees and their master’s degrees from the Lubbock Campus at the same time. He is unit manager at Lubbock State School. Marsha is associate financial services representative for Northwestern Mutual. They have three grown children. David teaches Sunday School at Broadview Baptist Church. (1714 N. Genoa Avenue, Lubbock, TX 79416 E-mail: dptomey@fortunebitech.net)

JAIME RAMIREZ, BSOE’00, who graduated from the Alaska Campus at Fairbanks, is a maintenance advisor for DaimlerChrysler in Newark, Delaware. He lives in Elkton, Maryland. After Wayland, he completed his master of science degree in management with concentration in international management from Troy State University. He separated from active duty with the military in November, 2002, and joined the Delaware National Guard. When he wrote in June, he was deployed to the desert. (124 Brantwood Drive, Elkton, MD 21921; Email: jer78@daimlerchrysler.com)

TONY RANDO, BSOE'00, who graduated from the Plainview Campus, lives in Floydada, Texas. He is systems administrator at Texas Tech University. He and wife Sandy, who is employed by Floydada Independent School District, have three children, Stephen, 20, Chelsea, 16 and Martika, 15. They are members of Calvary Cornerstone Fellowship in Floydada. (210 E Hallie, Floydada, TX 79235 E-mail: tony.rando@ttu.edu)

Mr. and Mrs. GEORGE RANGEL, BSOE’00 (SARA UNDERWOOD, BS’02) live in Marfa but are preparing to buy their first home in Alpine, Texas. George is band director for the Marfa Independent School District and Sarah is a math teacher in the district. They attend First Presbyterian Church in Alpine. The Rangels would love to hear from Wayland friends. (P.O. Box 1641, Marfa, TX 79843; Email: grangel@esc18.net)

JAMIE RAMIREZ Graduated from WBU in 2000 BSOE. Graduated from Troy State Univ. Master of Science in International Management 2002. Serving in Delaware Air National Guard overseas in support of Enduring freedom. (42 Bridgewell Parkway Elkton, MD 21921; Email: corvette_ramirez@comcast.net)

DUSTIN RAUCH, BA’05, lives in Carlsbad, New Mexico where he is working as an children’s and adolescent case manager for Carlsbad Mental Health Agency and really enjoys his job. He started with 12 clients and will work up to 20. In his position, he is to link the kids to their therapy and doctors appointments, meet with their teachers at least once each week, meet with the parents each week and update all the files weekly with progress reports. Dustin plans eventually to earn his PhD in marriage and family therapy. (1603 Westridge Road, Carlsbad, NM 88220 E-mail: dustin_rauch@yahoo.com)

RYAN RAYBURN, BSOE’06, who graduated from the Wichita Falls Campus,is a master sergeant with the U. S. Air Force, stationed at Seymour Johnson Air Force Base, North Carolina. He is an aerospace propulsion systems master instructor. Ryan and wife Glenda, a hospice clinical secretary, have two children, Amanda Kay, 21 and Patrick Ryan, 17. The Rayburns attend Pikeville PFWB Church where he is involved in the men’s ministry. Ryan is also active with Promisekeepers. (112 North Pointe Drive, Goldsboro, NC 27530 E-mail: grayburn@nc.rr.com)

BRIANNA READER, BS’00, was married on July 22, 2000, to former classmate and Wayland student, JEREMY WALDRIDGE, EX’00. They are living in Portland, Oregon, and would love to hear from Wayland friends. (19846 NW Rock Creek Boulevard, Portland, OR 97229; Email: briwald@hotmail.com)

BESSIE ANN REED, BSIS’01, is working as youth and children’s director interim at First Baptist Church in Canadian, Texas. She also takes sports pictures for the local newspaper and helps with coaching high jump during track season. She writes that she is having a blast and learning so much. She would love to hear from Wayland friends. (1109 South Third, Canadian, TX 79014; Email: rubessie@hotmail.com)

EDWARD REILLY, BSOE’07, who graduated from the Phoenix Campus, lives in Surprise, Arizona. He is operations manager for Michael’s Arts and Crafts based out of Irving, Texas. Hw and wife Justina, a student, have a son, Robert, 6. (15261 N. Gil Balcome, Surprise, AZ 85379 E-mail: edreills@aol.com)

Rev. BOB REISH, BSOE’06, who graduated from the Phoenix Campus, lives in Surprise, Arizona and is associate pastor to students at Palm Vista Baptist Church in Phoenix. He and wife Kristin, a teacher at Del Webb Child Development Center, have three children, Everett, 12, Jenelle, 3 and Ethen, 2. (16557 N. Lasso Drive, Surprise, AZ 85374 E-mail: breish@cox.net)

JoANN GARCIA REY, BA’03, lives in Plainview and is intervention/presention specialist for Managed Care Center in Lubbock. Husband Rigo is an art teacher for Plainview Independent School District. JoAnn is a member of Teen Drug Court V.O.I.C.E.S. She is working toward her MA degree in counseling at Wayland. (906 S Austin, Plainview, TX 79072 E-mail: jorey1@sbcglobal.net)

ELIDIO REYES, BSOE’07, who graduated from the Phoenix Campus, is a family support specialist for AZCA in Phoenix. (3940 W. Coronado Road, Phoenix, AZ 85009 E-mail: ereyes17@cox.net)

CHAD REYNOLDS, BSOE’07, who graduated from the Phoenix Campus, is an F16 propulsion instructor with the U. S. Air Force, stationed at Luke Air Force Base. He has three children, Chelsea, 10, Cassidy, 7 and Courtney, 5. (6962 Walpai Court #A, Glendale, AZ 85307 E-mail: seeray@cox.net)

Dr. JEFF RHODES, MA’00, lives in Clarendon, Texas, where he is Dean of Students at Clarendon, College. Wife Tracey is a grant writer at the college and they have two children, Jeffrey, 11 and Christopher, 8. They are active members of First Baptist Church where they are involved in children’s outreach and teach Sunday School. Jeff is a member of Clarendon Lions Club. He earned his EdD from Texas Tech University in December, 2005. (P.O. Box 1136, Clarendon, TX 79226 E-mail: jeff.rhodes@clarendoncollege.edu)

AMANDA BARKER ROBERTS, BA’03, lives in Jacksonville, North Carolina, with husband Jeremy who is serving in the U. S. Marine Corps. Amanda is a student at University of North Carolina/Wilmington. She is completing a bachelor of science degree in biology. Amanda and Jeremy have a son, Pierce Brooks, 3. (120 Brenda Drive, Jacksonville, NC 28546 E-mail: aroberts10@ec.rr.com)

STEPHANIE WATSON ROBERTS, BS’01, lives in Lockhart, Texas, and is biology teacher and basketball and softball coach at Samuel Clemens High School in Schertz, Texas. Husband Clint is an insurance agent. (1534 Colton Lane, Lockhart, TX 78644 E-mail: sroberts@scuc.txed.net)

BEAU ROBERTSON, BSOE’04, who graduated from the Amarillo Campus, was married on June 25, 2005, to Sarah Elizabeth Frazier. He is a conductor for Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railway. ( 107 Wren Street, Amarillo, TX 79124)

Mr. and Mrs. MORGAN ROBINSON, BS’03 (AMY FOOTE, BS’02) live in Odessa, Texas, where they both teach and coach at Bonham Junior High School They have one physical education class which they teach together. Morgan and Amy were married on July 19, 2003, in Lubbock. (4515 E. University #C, Odessa, TX 79762 E-mail: aro44@grandecom.net)

Christian love and sympathy to the family and friends of JASON SCOTT RODGERS, EX’00, who died from injuries suffered in a motorcycle accident in Plainview in June. He died on June 10, 2006.

JAIME LUIS RODRIGUEZ, BSOE’01, who graduated from the San Antonio Campus, is anticipating retirement from the U. S. Army in the near future. He and wife Hilda have two children, Zuheily, 15 and Javier, 6. Jaime expresses deep appreciation to Dr. John Andrewartha and San Antonio Campus personnel for helping him to achieve his dreams. (1785 Pine Bay Drive, Lake Mary, FL 32746; Email: jlrodzla@aol.com)

BRUCE ROGERS, BSOE'07, who graduated from the Phoenix Campus, is a master sergeant with the U. S. Air Force. He is stationed at Luke Air Force Base. (P.0. Box 5223, Peoria, AZ 85385 E-mail: brogers14@cox.net)

SEAN ANDRE ROGERS, BSOE’03, who graduated from the San Antonio Campus, is an administration management assistant with the U. S. Department of Labor. He writes that his Wayland degree enabled him and qualified him for this job. Wife Gwendolyn is a medical assistant for the federal government. They have two children, Donte, 10 and Denice, 8. The family attends Dodd Field Chapel at Fort Sam Houston where he is a Sunday School teacher and choir member. (9606 Arcade Ridge, San Antonio, TX 78239 E-mail: rogers9606@yahoo.com)

JASON ROOKS, BSOE’01, who graduated from the San Antonio Campus, is a Second Lieutenant in the U.S. Air Force, stationed at Tyndall Air Force Base, Florida. He and wife Maria have three children, Alan-Micheal,6, Alec, 4 and Dawson, five months old. Jason writes ”Praise God for Wayland allowing me to better my education, my family’s quality of life, and my military career!” Thank, Jason. (2929A Bomarc Street, Tyndall AFB, FL 32403; Email: Jason.rooks@tyndall.af.mil)

MICHAEL ROOT, BSOE’05, who graduated from the San Antonio Campus, is a crypto systems engineer for the F-35 joint strike fighter for Lockheed Martin. He and wife Vheri have three children, Kalli, 9, Michael, 7, Seth, 5 and Kassi, who was born in March, 2006. The family attends Saint Rose of Lima Church. Michael is a member of IEEE Fraternal Order of Eagles. (2827 Almond Field, San Antonio, TX 78245 E-mail: myklroot@satx.rr.com)

JAMES ROSE, BSOE’05, who graduated from the San Antonio Campus, lives in Cibolo, Texas, where he is a detective and deputy sheriff for the Comal County Sheriff’s Department. He and wife Karen have two grown children, Lisa and Christopher, and three grandchildren, Kaley, 11, Elijah, 6 and Kennedy, 2. ( 3322 Foxbriar Lane, Cibolo, TX 78108 E-mail: jamesrose@usacops.com)

JEREMY ROSENTHAL, BSOE’03, who graduated from the Phoenix Campus, is a police detective with the City of Phoenix Police Department. He and wife Monica, a secretary with Farm Bureau Insurance, have a daughter, McKenzie, 5. Jeremy is a member of National Association of Property Recovery Investigators. (1648 S. 174th Lane, Goodyear, AZ 85338; Email: bbbusted@hotmail.com)

RUTH ANN ROWLAND, BSOE’03, who graduated from the Phoenix Campus, is an admissions counselor for the University of Phoenix. She and husband Daniel, a test technician for Boeing, have five children. Ruth Ann is a deacon at Broadway Christian Church of Mesa. She became a grandmother with the birth of her granddaughter on January 29, 2004. (7921 E. Gale Avenue, Mesa, AZ 85208 E-mail: 1ofthem2@cox.net)

MICHAEL ROOT, BSOE’05, who graduated from the San Antonio Campus, is a crypto systems engineer for the F-35 joint strike fighter for Lockheed Martin. He and wife Vheri have three children, Kalli, 9, Michael, 7, Seth, 5 and Kassi, who was born in March, 2006. The family attends Saint Rose of Lima Church. Michael is a member of IEEE Fraternal Order of Eagles. (2827 Almond Field, San Antonio, TX 78245 E-mail: myklroot@satx.rr.com)

SCOTT RUBIN, BSOE’00, who graduated from the San Antonio Campus, is Chief of Police for the City of Fair Oaks Ranch, a suburb of San Antonio. He is a committee member for Safe and Drug Free Schools, Narcotics Task Force Board of Control and Alamo Area Council of Governments Criminal Justice Advisory Committee. Scott is a graduate of the Law Enforcement Management Institute of Texas. In September he was recalled to active duty as Command Chief of Naval Reserve Security Unity and supports Operation Noble Eagle as Chief of Security Operations. He and wife Rachel and their three children attend St. Ann’s Church in San Antonio where he serves as Parish Council President. (9551 Autumn Shade, San Antonio, Texas 78254; Email: SDRJ96@aol.com)

Mr. and Mrs. MATTHEW RUSHER, BA’05 (AMANDA DAY, BA’04) live in Abilene where she is a graduate student at Hardin Simmons University. She is pursuing her MA degree in family psychology. Matthew is a correctional officer for Texas Department of Criminal Justice. They attend First Baptist Church of Merkel, Texas where Amanda sings in the choir. (1849 Anderson Street, Abilene, TX 79603 E-mail: imarusher@yahoo.com)

SYLVIA SAENZ, BA’03, lives in Cotton Center, Texas, where she is teaching high school Spanish at Cotton Center High School. Sylvia attends First Baptist Church in Cotton Center and would love to hear from Wayland friends. (P.O. Box 264 Highway 179, Cotton Center, TX 79021 E-mail: chibees101@hotmail.com)

CHRIS SAHUALLA, BSOE’06, who graduated from the San Antonio Campus, is living in Denton, Texas, where he is a real estate sales associate with David Weekley Homes out of Fort Worth. He has one child, Brooklyn. (6000 Marsh Rail Drive, Denton, TX 76208 E-mail: csahualla@dwhomes.com)

APRIL SALAZAR, BA’02, now lives in San Antonio where she is pursuing her master’s degree in communication arts at University of the Incarnate Word. She says that she has put work on a hiatus so that she can focus on school and family. She would love to hear from Wayland friends. (4315 Seabrook, San Antonio, TX 78219 E-mail: bunnyhawkins@hotmail.com)

RICHARD SAMBUCHINO, BSOE’01, who graduated from the Wichita Falls Campus,lives in Erie, Pennsylvania. Since retiring from the U. S. Air Force, he has been named as director of education for Erie Institute of Technology, a nationally accredited post secondary school that specializes in business, computers and electronics. Rich and wife Kimberly have seven children: Dawn and Daquri, 21, Kira, 18, Nikki, 15, Ryan and Chris, 14 and Sophia, 11. ( 437 Lake Cliff Drive, Erie, Pa. 16511
E-mail:richs@erieit.edu)

ANGELA SANDERS, BS’03, lives in Wilmer, Texas. She is a case manager for Goodwill of Dallas. She is a member of The Oaks Baptist Church of Grand Prairie. ( 113 Devon Lane, Wilmer, TX 75172 E-mail: leftyass@aol.com)

Dr. SANDY SANDLIN, BSOE’04, who graduated from the Lubbock Campus, is living in Santa Fe, New Mexico with wife Paula. He is a licensed nursing home administrator for Casa Real Healthcare. (61 Balsa Road, Santa Fe, NM 87508 E-mail: szsandlin@yahoo.com)

JOE SANTAPAU, MBA’02, who graduated from the San Antonio Campus, retired and lives in Victorville, California, with wife Cecilia. (15394 Mesquite Avenue, Victorville, CA 92394 E-mail: jsanta@charter.net)

KEVIN SAUNDERS, BSOE’04, who graduated from the Anchorage Campus, lives in California where he is with the U. S. Air Force. Kevin is security forces flight chief at Edwards Air Force Base. He and wife Frances, a special education teacher’s aide, have three children, Kevin Jr., 20, Terence, 17 and Staesha, 11. They attend the Base Chapel at Edwards. (20824 Corwin Street, California City, CA 93505-5252 E-mail: kevin.saunders@edwards.af.mil)

JORDAN SCHAEFER, BSOE’07, who graduated from the Phoenix Campus, is in the U. S. Air Force, stationed at Luke Air Force Base. He is a services journeyman. Jordan and wife Nora, a nurse with the U.S. Army, have two children, Ciara, 5 and Brendan, 2. (15625 E. Golden Eagle Boulevard, Fountain Hills, AZ 85268 E-mail: Nojoweh@yahoo.com)

TIMOTHY D. SCHAFER, BSOE’02, who graduated from the Wichita Falls Campus, is pursuing his MBA degree at Southern Nazarene University in Bethany, Oklahoma. He is still serving in the U.S. Air Force where he is medical facility manager and lives in Enid, Oklahoma. He and wife Macy, an x-ray technologist, have a daughter, Shaylee Marie, 5. (2714 Robin Ridge, Enid, OK 73703 E-mail: NATIVE@SBCGLOBAL.NET)

CRAIG SCARTOZZI, BSOE’06, who attended the Phoenix Campus, works in law enforcement as a Detective Sergeant. (6327 W. Paso Trail , Glendale, AZ 85310 E-mail: craig.scartozzi@surpriseaz.com)

BRUCE SCHAMBUREK, MA’03, who graduated from the San Antonio Campus, lives in San Diego, California, where he owns and operates his own recruiting consulting firm, RecruitingConsultant.com. (6624 Antigua Boulevard, San Diego, CA 92124 E-mail: bruce@schamburek.us)

CHARLOTTE SCHUMACHER, BSOE/MISM’05, lives in Plainview and is the webmaster at Wayland Baptist University. She and husband Mark, assistant manager at United Farm Industries, have three children. The Schumachers attend Saint Paul Lutheran Church where she is director of the mission board and summer mission projects. Charlotte is a board member of Habitat for Humanity. (2510 FM 2883, Plainview, TX 79072 E-mail: charlott@wbu.edu)

TRAVIS LEIGH SCHUMAN, BSOE'04, who graduated from the Clovis Campus, is enrolled in the master's program at the campus. He is pursuing a degree in education with a specialization in business. Travis attends First Baptist and First Methodist Churches in Clovis. (1601 St. Andrews, Clovis, NM 88101 E-mail: SchumanTravis@hotmail.com)

MARK SCOTT, BSOE’06, who graduated from the Phoenix Campus, lives in Surprise, Arizona. He is a teamster driver for Vulcan Materials Company and attends Faith Bible Church in Glendale. (17458 W. Ventura Street, Surprise, AZ 85388 E-mail: scott563@msn.com)

RASENA SEAGRAVES, BA’00, MBA’03, lives in Lubbock where she is academic and financial aid advisor at Wayland’s Lubbock Campus. (3201 W. Loop 289 #99, Lubbock, TX 79407 E-mail: rasenas@wbu.edu)

CHRIS SEEBERT, BSOE’06, who graduated from the Phoenix Campus, is a dentention office for Maricopa County Sheriffs Office . (9415 N. Solitude Canyon, Fountain Hills, AZ 85268 E-mail: C_Seebert@mcso.maricopa.gov)

ARMANDO SELLERS, BSOE’02, who graduated from the Clovis Campus, is living in San Antonio with wife Della, where he is program engineer for Alcoa. They attend Prince of Peace Church. (9539 Miller's Ridge, San Antonio, TX 78239 E-mail: arcade_brat@yahoo.com)

TIMOTHY L. SHATTO, MA’02, who graduated from the Wichita Falls Campus, and who is in the U.S. Marine Corps serving as 1st Sergeant, recently participated in the seizure of an estimated 2, 800 pounds of hashish with an estimated value of $11 million, after intercepting a small Arabian sea vessel in the North Arabian Sea, while assigned to the 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), homebased in Camp Pendleton, California. These interceptions are designed to hinder the funding of terrorist organizations by denying the use of the seas for the smuggling of illegal contraband. (3817 JoAnn Drive #15E, Wichita Falls, TX 76306-2408 E-mail: gunny1775@netzero.net)

BRETT SHAW, BSOE’02, who graduated from the Anchorage Campus, is job training case manager for the State of Alaska. He lives in Wasilla with wife Anita, executive project specialist for Providence Alaska Medical Center. (P.O. Box 877138, Wasilla, AK 99687 E-mail: 2olkdzak@mtaonline.net)

WILLIAM SHECK, BSOE’06, who graduated from the Phoenix Campus, is operations superintendent with the U. S. Air Force and is stationed at Luke Air Force Base. He and wife Theresa live in Avondale. (11334 W. Crimson Lane, Avondale, AZ 85323 E-mail: wsheck@cox.net)

STEVEN L. SIGMON, BSOE’03, who graduated from the Wichita Falls Campus, retired from the United States Air Force in December, 2003. He is now working for Global Information Systems Technology as an instructional design technologist in Champaign, Illinois. (14390 N-680 East Road, Fairmount, IL 61841 E-mail: sigmon96@msn.com)

JAMES SILVA, BSOE’02, who graduated from the San Antonio Campus, is owner/operator of an insurance and investments business in Abilene, Texas, Farmers Financial Solutions. He deals in automobile, home, business and life insurance, but his main focus is on investments. James has five children: Trey, 16, Ryan, 12, Torey, 10, Cameron, 7 and Brittnee, 5. (Email: jsilva_agent@yahoo.com)

TREVOR A. SIMON I will be a part-time Online Facilitator for the University of Phoenix. I will be attending training next month. (February 2004) (4208 Brians Way, Clovis NM, 88101; Email: tsimonmba1967@wmconnect.com)

JULIE CORDLE SIMMONS, BSOE’06, who graduated from the Phoenix Campus, lives in Wittmann, Arizona. She is unit education and training manager with the U. S. Air Force, stationed at Luke Air Force Base. She and husband Jonathan, a Wayland student who will graduate in 2007 and also a unit education and training with the Air Force at Luke, attend Radiant Church in Surprise. Julie is a member of the Focus 56 Group. (P.O Box 928, Wittmann, AZ 85361 E-mail: jjsimmons@avantek.net)

Christian love and sympathy to the family and friends of Lt. Col. ALBERT SMART, BSOE’03, who died in May, 2005, while serving in Afghanistan. His death was non-combat related and according to ABC News, he died of a heart attack. Albert was buried in the Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery with full military honors. He was commissioned as an Infantry Officer and was Airborne and Ranger certified.

DEBORAH SMITH, BSIS’05, who graduated from the Lubbock campus, is in Colorado with her husband, Doug Smith, a renowned pianist and composer who suffered temporary paralysis after an automobile accident in late July. Doug is being treated at The Craig Hospital in Colorado. The couple has two sons. The family covets prayers for Doug’s healing. (RR 1, Box 105, Petersburg, TX 79250)

JOHNNY SMITH, BSOE’00, who graduated from the Fort Huachuca Campus in Arizona, has moved with wife Juanita, a personal banker, to Mississippi where he is assigned to the 14th Security Forces Squadron at Columbus Air Force Base as the Army Liaison Officer. He is a captain in the military police with the U. S. Army. This is a force protection mission under Operation Noble Eagle, the military contingent that mobilized over 3900 Army National Gurad and Reservists soldiers to augment Air Force Security Forces throughout the U.S. Johnny and Juanita have three children, Lillie, 10, Johnny Jr., 7 and Jamie, 5. (30042 Smith Drive, Okolona, MS 38860 E-mail: smithjb68@hotmail.com)

MIKE (BA’04) and EMILY HOGUE SMITH, BS’03, live in Temple, where Emily is clinical research coordinator at Scott and White Hospital’s aging and care research program, doing epidemiological study and data analysis of geriatrics patients and caregivers. Mike is working on a master’s degree in divinity at Truett Seminary at Baylor University in Waco. The couple had been living in Sumter, S.C., for several years, where Emily earned her master’s degree in public health and epidemiology from the University of South Carolina, and Mike worked on a church staff. Emily notes that they attend church with DR. WALLACE E. DAVIS, chancellor emeritus, and his wife PATSY, BS’55. (812 Silver Stone Drive, Temple, TX 76502; Email: e_rose1@yahoo.com)

NEVA SMITH, BSOE'07, who graduated from the Phoenix Campus, is a career advisor for the City of Phoenix. She has five children, Kevin, Warren, Cody, Jonathan and TeErica. Neva is a member of National Association of Workforce Development Professionals and Gospel Music Workshop of America-Phoenix Maricopa Chapter. She attends Prayer Assembly Church of God in Christ where she sings in the choir and is active in the prison ministry. (P. O. Box 23467, Phoenix, AZ 85063 E-mail: neva737@yahoo.com)

TIM SMITH, BS’01, has moved from Plainview to Denton, Texas, where he has accepted a position as evening supervisor for Denton County Juvenile Detention Center. He plans to pursue his master’s degree in psychology at University of North Texas this fall. (603 Eagle Drive # 48, Denton, TX 76201)

TOMMY SMITH, BSOE’01, who graduated from the Fairbanks Campus, lives in Suffolk, Virginia. He is AFJROTC instructor at Indian River High School in Chesapeake. (6804 Ivanhoe Court, Suffolk, VA 23435 E-mail: tpsmith63@charter.net)

TONY SMITH, BSOE’06, who graduated from the Hawaii Campus, is living in Fredericksburg, Virginia. He is an analyst for Stanley Associates in Washington, D.C.
(10 Fletcher Drive, Fredericksburg, VA 22406 E-mail: smitht083@hotmail.com)

KRISTI CASTILLO SOLIS, MBA’03, is an analyst for USAA in San Antonio. She has a son, Joseph, 3. Kristi followed her father’s footsteps and graduated from Wayland. Her father is JOSE CASTILLO, BSOE’80, who graduated from the Plainview Campus. Even though Kristi completed her degree in San Antonio, she came to Plainview in December to graduate on the same stage that her father had. Jose was the first in his family ever to graduate from college and Krisi is the first to complete a master’s degree. (6814 Grapevine Lake, San Antonio, TX 78244 E-mail: castilkr@satx.rr.com)

ISAIAS JOEL SOLORZANO, BA’04, is office manager of Solorzano Service Inc. (3917 Stevens, Plainview, TX 79072 E-mail: solo003@hotmail.com)

Mr. and Mrs. DUSTIN SOWDERS, BS’04 (KARI GIBSON, BS’03) are living in Waco, Texas, after their July 7, 2006 wedding in Canyon. Dustin is head baseball coach in Marlin, Texas and Kari is head volleyball coach in Hillsboro, Texas. (4502 Lake Shore Drive #1117, Waco, TX 76710 E-mail: dsowders@marlinisd.org and kasvb7@hotmail.com)

MICHAEL SPALDING, BSOE’00, who graduated from the San Antonio Campus, is now living in Cumming, Georgia, a suburb of Atlanta. He was transferred there after graduation and is industrial engineering manager with United Parcel Service. Wife Janet is a psychologist and public school counselor. They have three children, Victoria, 15, someday. (3715 Riverclub Drive, Cumming, GA 30041; Email: Spaulding_Michael@ms.com)

JAMES SPRATT, BSOE’07, who graduated from the Phoenix Campus, is in the U. S. Air Force, stationed at Luke Air Force Base where he is a military instructor.
(13227 W. Saguaro Lane, Surprise, AZ 85374 E-mail: james.spratt@luke.af.mil)

Mr. and Mrs. GARY SPENCER, BSOE’05 (NEISHA, BSOE’05) who graduated from the San Antonio Campus, is with the U. S. Air Force, stationed at Osan Air Base, Korea. He is a traffic management craftsman. They attend Osan Chapel. Gary is working on a masters degree through Webster University in procurement and acquisition management. (8017 Crab Thicket Road, Gloucester, VA 23061 E-mail: garyspencer29@yahoo.com)

Mr. and Mrs. CLINTON STAJ, BA’00 (JENNIFER AVERETT, BBA’00) announce the birth of their daughter, Makarios, on January 24, 2007, in Australia. Clint and his Christian band, Zuigia, have been performing and witnessing in Australia since 2004. The group consists of Clint, GREG HOWLE, BA’03, and SALEM POSEY, BS’01. The group is dissolving because Salem’s VISA has not been renewed and he is returning to the U.S. Clint will continue his ministry as a solo act. Jennifer is completing her master’s degree at Morling University and the Stajs have moved to the campus. Greg and wife SARA HUMBERSTONE HOWLE, BA’03, will remain in Australia for her to complete her master’s degree and he will work as a graphic designer. Anyone who is interested in Zuigia’s new CD may get it from the following sources: near Plainview, e-mail: joshuarieff@gmail.com; near Pampa, e-mail: jayanddeborah@msn.com; and near Farmington, NM, e-mail: momc2001@yahoo.com. (Clint and Jenn: E-mail: prayer@zuigia.com)

Mr. and Mrs. VERN STAHL, BA’01 (CRYSTAL GREENE, BSIS’01) announce the birth of their first child, Vernon Ormond Christian Stahl IV, on March 30, 2006. He weighed in at a whopping 9 pounds 8.6 ounces! Vern and Crystal both are employed by the McKinney Independent School District. He teaches 8th grade history and she teaches first grade. They are loving being parents and say that Christian is growing and is more of a blessing each day. The Stahls would love to hear from Wayland friends. (2900 Bluffs Court, McKinney, TX 75071 E-mail: vcstahl@comcast.net and cstahl01@comcast.net)

CARNELLE STRADFORD, BSOE’07, who graduated from the Phoenix Campus, is in the U. S. Air Force, stationed at Luke Air Force Base. He and wife Latricia, a student, have a son, Carnelle, Jr., 3. (5150 N. 99th Avenue #1075, Glendale, AZ 85305 E-mail: carnelle.stradford@luke.af.mil)

REBECCA STANDORD, BSOE’02, who graduated from the San Antonio Campus, lives in Warm Springs, Georgia. She is unit secretary for a long term acute care hospital at Roosevelt-Warm Springs Institute. Rebecca attends Trinity Baptist Church in Manchester and is involved in young adult Sunday School and sings in the Church Choir. (P.O. Box 217, Warm Springs, GA 31830 E-mail: rstanford925@windstream.net)

UNA WALLACE STARR, BSOE’06, who graduated from the Hawaii Campus, is a computer engineer and administrator for the U. S. Government at Fort Shafter, Hawaii. She and husband Scott, also a computer engineer and administrator for the U. S. Government, attend Hawaiikai Baptist Church. (5333 Likini Street # 2611, Honolulu, HI 96818 E-mail: una.starr@hawaiiantel.net)

JEFFREY STEELE, BSOE’01, who graduated from the Wichita Falls Campus, has been reassigned to Beale Air Force Base, California, where he is a 9 MXG manning manager. He and wife Judith are enjoying California. (3404 Delmar Drive, Beale AFB, CA 95903; Email: Jeff788@attbi.com)

MISTY COOKE STELLY, MAM’03, who graduated from the Hawaii Campus, lives in Arnaudville, Louisiana, with husband David who is in the U. S. Marine Corps. She is a sped teacher. They have three children, Heather, 15, Jonathan, 9 and Matthew, 3. (173 Yvonne Lane, Arnaudville, LA 70512 E-mail: mstelly@juno.com)

REBEKAH PILLION STEPHENSON, BSIS’03, lives in Abilene, Texas, where she is Headstart Teacher at Woodson School with the Abilene Independent School District. Husband Chris is recreation minister at Pioneer Drive Baptist Church. (3065 Heritage Circle, Abilene, TX 79606 E-mail: beks111379@yahoo.com)

CHAD STEVENS, BSOE’00, who graduated from the Hawaii Campus, lives in Coronado, California. He is a transportation security officer with the Department of Homeland Security in San Diego. (P.O. Box 180868, Coronado, CA 92178 E-mail: cmstevens8@yahoo.com)

ED STEWART, BSOE’04, who graduated from the San Antonio Campus, is a training specialist in San Antonio. He has completed the first year of his doctoral program through University of Phoenix and expects to complete his EdD in educational leadership in 2008. (E-mail: edwardstewart15@msn.com)

MARK STEWART, BSOE’02, who graduated from the Clovis Campus, is a transportation associate with Union Pacific Railroad. He lives in Provo, Utah. (688 N. Black Horse Loop, Provo, UT 84660 E-mail: stewartmd@hotmail.com)

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KEVIN STIFFARM, BS’03, was recently named chief executive officer and administrator for Weston County Health Services in Newcastle, Wyo., and started his new job in late November. Kevin has worked for 20 years in the healthcare field, most recently as executive officer at Pioneer Medical Center in Montana. He also has a master’s degree from the University of Mary in Bismarck, N.D., and is working on his nursing home administrator’s license in Wyoming. WCHS has a 22-bed critical access hospital and a 51-bed long-term care facility.

RYAN STOKES, BSOE’01, who graduated from the Anchorage Campus, lives in Nashville, Tennessee, with wife Elizabeth and children Avery and Brady. He is with the institutional research association at Lipscomb University. (605 Country Club Lane, Nashville, TN 37205; Email: keith.stokes@lipscomb.edu)

BRIAN STREET, BA’02, has moved to Brownwood, Texas, where he is a resident director at Howard Payne University. He completed his MEd in sport and recreation management at Hardin-Simmons University. Brian is a member of Midtown Baptist Church. (1000 Center Avenue, Box 3606, Brownwood, TX 76801 E-mail: bstreet@hputx.edu)

MARCI STREET, BSIS’06, is living in Tahoe City, California where she is a preschool teacher and after school kindergarten teacher at First Baptist Church of Lake Tahoe. She is serving as a semester missionary through the Baptist General Convention of Texas and North American Mission Board. (P.O Box 7433, Tahoe City, CA, 96145 E-mail: golfgirlsone@hotmail.com)

CARI LYNN STRIDDE, BS’01, is teaching and coaching at George West, Texas. She teaches K-3 physical education and is coaching freshman volleyball, junior varsity basketball and junior varsity softball. She stays very busy and loves the staff that she works with. Cari would love to hear from Wayland friends. (P.O. Box 1412, George West, TX 78022; Email: cstridde@georgewestisd.esc2.net)

LOUISE CONNORS SULLIVAN, BSOE'04, who graduated from the Lubbock Campus, lives in Lubbock with her daughter, Ashley, 3. She is a member of Church on the Rock where she is in Life Group and teaches two-year-old Sunday School. ( 810 E. 77th Street, Lubbock, TX 79404 E-mail: lweezer@cox.net)

FARRAH SUMNERS, BSOE’03, is a bookkeeper for Taylor Tractor in Tahoka, Texas. Husband Chad is sales manager for B&J Welding. They have two children, Corbin, 5 and Maddye, 1. Farrah is continuing her education at the Lubbock Campus where she is working toward her master’s degree in education. (702 12th Street, O’Donnell, TX 79351)

VANESSA SWICK, BA’03, lives in Richardson, Texas, where she is a homemaker. She has two children, Amin Norris, Jr., 2 and Zion Isaiah Norris, born on December 15, 2004. (506 Wentworth, Richardson, TX 75081 E-mail: vswick@hotmail.com)