INHERITING THE VISIONTHE UNFOLDING STORY

Summer 2007

C o m m e m o r a t i v e I s s u e

A TINY PIECE OF STORY | by Lainey S. Cronk

editorial viewpointI have only experienced 4.8 percent of PUC’s story. The college has an impressive life story bursting with adventures, characters, and plot turns built up over 125 years. Out of that lengthy existence, my student and employee years here cover a measly six years. I’m a veritable stranger!

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4 Inheriting the Vision Foundation stones of PUC’s unfolding story

14 An Anniversary Homecoming Commemorative festivities

18 Service and Leadership The 2007 Honored Alumni

20 Red Books Making a case for dialogue

22 News

25 Class Notes

29 Obituaries

31 Announcements

STAFFExecutive Editor Julie Z. Lee, ’98 | jzlee@puc.eduEditor Lainey S. Cronk, ’04 | lscronk@puc.eduAlumni Editor Herb Ford, ’54 | hford@puc.eduLayout and Design Barry Low, ’05 | bnlow@puc.eduArt Director Cliff Rusch, ’80 | crusch@puc.eduPhoto Editor Barry Low, ’05 | bnlow@puc.eduContributing Photographers Barry Low, ‘05; Haley WesleyContributing Writers Morgan Chinnock, ’07; Christopher Togami, ‘07Copy Editors Rita Hoshino, ’79; Kay ParksCover Design Cliff Rusch, ’80125th Anniversary Seal Brian Nash, ‘89

PUC ADMINISTRATIONPresident Richard Osborn, Ph.D.Vice President for Academic Administration Nancy Lecourt, Ph.D.Vice President for Financial Administration John Collins, ’70, Ed.D.Vice President for Advancement Pam Sadler, CFRE Vice President for Student Services Lisa Bissell Paulson, Ed.D.Vice President for Marketing & Enrollment Julie Z. Lee, ’98

ALUMNI BOARDRon Stretter, ’68, President; Tureic Cordis, ’78, ’80; Lena Escandon, ’71; Tom Hopmann, ’61, ’71; Tim Mitchell, ’76; Martha Utt-Billington, ’44, ’70; Barbara Youngblood, ’47

CONTACT USPost ViewPoint Editor Pacific Union College One Angwin Avenue Angwin, CA 94508-9797

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Vision Statement: ViewPoint, the Journal of Pacific Union College, aims to be a vehicle for the school’s motto: “Thinkers, not mere reflectors of other men’s thoughts.” ViewPoint provides PUC’s alumni and friends with features that further the college’s educational and spiritual ideals, with news about the college and its alumni, and with means to unite, motivate, and inspire.

Produced by the Pacific Union College Office of Public Relations. ©2007, Pacific Union CollegePrinted in U.S.A.

Volume 31 no. 1

A hundred and twenty-five years ago, a new school celebrated its opening with a spelling bee and the singing of “Home Sweet Home.” It was a humble beginning in a setting very different from today’s California culture. But those pioneers of the Adventist movement, the hard-working teachers and leaders, started PUC on a mission that would make it a crucial player in western American education.

INHERITING THE VISION: The Unfolding Story

What Makes PUC Special to Me?By Malcolm Maxwell

top: Conversations with students was one core PUC element for Malcolm. bottom: Malcolm was introduced to PUC at a young age.

Years of Discovery and DecisionBy Shelton Hsu

The Face of Academic ExcellenceBy Nancy Lecourt

top: Malcolm and Eileen fell in love at PUC. bottom: Paul Stauffer (standing) brought “dull” subjects alive.

Shelton has been road testing what he learned at PUC.

Like Shelton, early students and teachers found a Christian community at PUC.

A Learning Community.

Stewardship.

A Culture of Service.

Conversations about Faith, Learning, and Adventist Identity.

Where Your Heart Is AtBy James Appel

For Nancy, The hallmark of PUC education is the connection between students and teachers.

Excellence, through the years, has meant everything from diplomas to birthday parties for professors.

Even in high collars and long skirts, students found quality teaching at PUC.

Reality CheckBy Juliana Dalotto

James’s heart for service took him to a bush hospital in Chad.

left: A mission plane is christened at the Angwin Airport. right: The missionary map is still lit every year. As students have been educated in this Adventist community, they’ve continued to ask how it will carry over in the after-graduation world.

left: Part of Juliana’s post-graduation transition took place in France. right: Other young graduates experience similar adventures (here with Juliana at Homecoming).

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Our Role in AdventismBy Richard Osborn

Collaborative projects and ensembles have been a part of PUC’s quest for a balanced role in the Adventist community.

The scenic setting, seen here in the early 1900s, is part of PUC’s identity.

an anniversary HOMECOMINGHomecoming Weekend is always a busy, festive occasion, rain or shine. This year had both rain and shine; and the schedule was even more jam-packed than usual due to special celebratory events for the 125th anniversary of Pacific Union College. From class parties to live broadcasts with Adventist World Church president Jan Paulsen, the campus was alive with activity.

Along with traditions such as Diogenes Lanterns and the lighting of the missionary map, weekend highlights included Jan Paulson speaking for the church service (1) president emeritus Malcolm Maxwell, 5̀6, reading part of the 125th Anniversary Procla-mation (2), and Fred Adams, 8̀3, receiving an Honored Alumnus award (3).

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The weekend boasted a strawberry shortcake social, a pasta luncheon, and history curator Morgan Wade (1) hosting the opening of the History Museum (2, 3, 5), also attended by Helen Mathison, 3̀7 (4). Meanwhile, professor emeritus Vernon Nye was the star of the “Celebrating 90” show at Rasmussen Art Gallery (6).

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Service and Leadership: TH E 2 0 07 HONORED ALU M N I

Arna Wendell Bontemps

Fred Adams

R. Ernest Castillo

Myronie (Talento) McKee

PUCites around the world are daily living out the college’s ideals of service, integrity, and being thinkers rather than mere reflecters. Every year the Alumni Association selects a few who especially

exemplify those ideals and honors them for their service to others, for their caring lives and leadership, and for reaching beyond their immediate sphere to impact a larger community.

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Red Books: Making a Case for Dialogue

news Men’s Basketball Achieves Goal

PUC Grad Raises Awareness

PUC Students Take Top Honors

Golfers Enjoy New Course

Honoring Great Teaching

Fulbright Scholar Returns to PUC

class notesCOMPILED BY HERB FORD

Lanis (Simmons) Shearer, ‘92,

Andrew K. Wong, ‘83.

Staci (Calkins), ‘95, Jeff Hemmerlin, ‘94,

Clark K. Hallam, ‘80,

Janice (Smith) von Pohle, ‘51,

Kenneth W. Cox, ‘71,

Aurina Poh, ‘99,

Darleen Hemmerlin, att. ’87,

Carl Coffman Jr., ‘50,

Malcolm D. Maxwell, ‘56,

Dorothy (Quade) Kaufman, ‘55, Ivylyn Traver, ‘53,

17th Dirt Classic a Success

Brian Nash, ‘89, 1980Myron C. Mariano, ‘87,

Colonel Loree K. Sutton, ‘81,

1990Donna Bearg, ‘90,

Sylvia Carcich,

2000Ashley Riveira, ‘01,

Julie Nydell Glendrange, ‘06,

Julie Cook, ‘01,Wayne A. Hamra, ‘77,

Rebecca (Wheatley) Wilson, ‘02,Brent, ‘02,

Neil Lovitt, ‘68,Janet (Frank), ‘79,

Alumni

1930Truman Reed, ‘38,

Sherman A. Nagel, ‘35,

1950Delmar Tonge, ‘53,

1960Ervin Taylor, ‘60,

Vernon W. Howe, ‘65,

1970Monty E. Knittel, ‘78,

giving

Wills, Trusts, and How to Choose

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obituariesCOMPILED BY HERB FORD

Former Faculty and StaffMinerva Estassi

Eileen (Bolander) Maxwell, ’55,

Alumni Lloyd Jamison Gibson, ’44,

James H. Harris, ’51,

Cleo M. Rusch, ’66,

Elizabeth (McCart) June Seitz, ’60,

Doris L. (Ham) Strickland, ’41,

Lawrence Winn Jr., ’63,

Commemorative Gifts

Michael Ray Voelker, att. ’63,

Melvin Freund, FriendKellie J. Lind

Charles and Sheila Potter

Hilary A. Gregory, ‘00Robert and Milli Stelling

Peter E. Hare, ‘54Patricia Hare

William and Carole Hull

Jaime M. Hodges, FriendTom and Patricia Hopmann

Jack G. Kirk, ‘53 Kellie J. Lind

Noel May, ‘32Kellie J. Lind

Robert M. Reynolds, Former Faculty and Staff

Patricia Hare

Cleo M. Rusch, ‘66Kellie J. Lind

Thomason N. Steele, ‘54Patricia Hare

Marvin E. Wilson,’59 Patricia Hare

Herman Zwankhuze, FriendTom and Patricia Hopmann

Birthday Tribute Julie Ann M. Seltzer, Friend

Kellie J. Lind

announcements

Have a birth or wedding announcement? Send your good news to ViewPoint@puc.edu. Be sure to include a photo.

Births:

Kate Marie Faber,

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Victor Allen Hall,

(2)

Gretchen Belle Lewis,

(3)

Carter James Wiedemann,

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Bernard Tilton, ’44,

Edward Cochrane, ’72,

Arnold F. Storz, ’39,

William F. Storz, ’35,

Correction to Spring 2007 Donor ReportDr. and Mrs. George Gamboa should have been noted as Founders

Weddings:

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(5)

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Honored Classes of Homecoming 2007

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