Summer 2012

Summer 2012 Vol. 18 No. 1

Learning From Previous

Generations Around the

World

Chapel Highlights of the Year

Looking Forward to

2012-2013

Academic All-Star Calla

Stinson

Student Grows Through

Teaching Class of Peers

Administrative Reorganization

To Take Place at WMS

Gateway to Our Future Update

Benefit Auction Another

Success

Alumni Updates and Class

Reunions

Donor Thank Yous

Strengthen the Root, Bear the Fruit

Spiritual Life pg 2 Academics pg 5 Giving Back pg 12

2 Summer 2012

Fruit of the Month Club

This year’s spiritual theme

chosen by the high school

Student Council was

“Strengthen the Root, Bear the

Fruit,” based on John 15:5.

Campus Pastor Robby Gilliam

’03 and many other guest

speakers used chapel times to

help students recognize and

develop their spiritual gifts.

Identifying those who

exemplified the different fruits,

the Student Council honored

students each month.

Morgan Bristow ‘12 Tyler Roth ‘12

Kindness

Jennah DuBois ‘14 Kyle Schrock ‘12

Joy

Calvin Chen ‘12 Amarai Velazques ‘14

Self Control

By Dr. Darrel Camp, Principal

Despite the challenges that arose, the

journey WMS has gone through this

past year has strengthened our

community and taught us valuable

lessons as a school. As we have moved

forward, I have been amazed at the

growth in our students, faculty, and

staff; relationships have been fostered

and the nurturing community of WMS

has helped our students look beyond

adversity.

The life of our community is a great

testimony of who God is, which I have

witnessed in chapels as students

respond to the message of Christ and

have served in the local community. I

especially see the light of Christ in the

less public interactions: the character

shown when a student offers to help

clean up after an activity they were not

involved in, the care demonstrated

when a student sees someone who

needs cheering up, and the integrity

displayed when a student admits

participation in an action that could

result in consequences. This is the

character I see daily in our students.

With the wisdom gained from this past

year, I am excited for what the 2012-

2013 academic year holds for Western

Mennonite School. The following are

some of the areas we will be focusing

on, and we invite you to pray with us as

we anticipate what God will do on our

campus.

Admissions

Rich Martin ‘85 has done an excellent

job in his new role as the Admissions

Coordinator this year. With 51

graduating seniors, he has worked hard

to bring in new students. We are

excited to see the growth of our

international program with 20 new

students from around the world joining

our community in the Fall. The 2012-

2013 budget has been set by the school

board based on a minimum enrollment

of 230 students and our goal is to reach

250 students.

Student Grants

In light of hard economic times, we are

working to maintain financial stability

and continue our ministry to students.

One step we are taking for this purpose

is to change our grant process. Over

40% of our families currently require

financial assistance. This next year, the

grant budget will not include

exceptional grants, so any family in

need of a grant exceeding 50 percent of

their tuition must have it met by

individual donors. Families requiring

additional assistance will apply to our

exceptional grant program. This means

we will need individuals from our

community who are passionate about

Christian education to step forward as

student sponsors. These individuals will

help when situations arise like we faced

this past year:

Sarah’s 8th grade son, John, had

been having a difficult year in his

public school. Having been bullied

on multiple occasions, John was

approached by several gang

members who pressured him to

choose a gang he would be loyal to.

Sarah was determined to find a

healthier environment for her son to

learn in. After hearing about

Western she expressed her desire to

get John into classes right away.

Sadly, due to our financial situation,

we could not admit John as a

student at WMS.

We are working to increase our

enrollment and invite individual donors

to partner with families like Sarah’s. If

people commit to providing $332 a

month, John would be able to attend

Western Mennonite this Fall and begin

his first year in our community as a

freshman.

Looking Forward to 2012-2013

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“The speaker (Jonathan Lewellyn of West Salem Foursquare) was young, engaging, and

right on target. He asked for students to stand in faith, surrender to God, and make a

commitment. First one, then another, and another stood. As I looked across the room, I

saw kids that I had been specifically praying for rise to their feet and I couldn’t help the

tears. To see students who don’t usually stand in moments like these rise to their feet, I

must say blessed my soul.” - WMS Faculty Member

The Thudium family blessed our chapel time as their seven year-old son Graham,

struggling with brain cancer, read from his favorite book, “Heaven is for Real.” His desire

to share God and express his excitement to go to heaven left a lasting impact on many

students and staff. “I was thankful for Graham speaking to us,” said a sixth grade student.

“All I could say was ‘I will see you in Heaven!’ He has faith that is far greater than a

mustard seed.” Graham passed away on February 16, but our students will forever be

changed by their encounter with Graham this year.

Faith Journey is a class at Western Mennonite School

that allows high school students to explore their spiritual

walk and learn from previous generations’ journey with

God. Teacher Todd Lehman challenges these students to

know what their beliefs are by asking how they have

been shaped by them.

This February and March, Lehman had speakers come

from the Mennonite community to share their faith

journey. They spoke about the people that influenced

their life and talked about how it impacted them

spiritually. Pat Hershberger ‘59 of Zion Mennonite

Church shared about Elizabeth Elliot. Sheldon

Burkhalter of Zion Mennonite Church talked on Dietrich

Bonheoffer. Leo Hartshorn of Zion Mennonite Church

spoke about Martin Luther King, Jr. Jack Knox of Salem

Mennonite Church shared about a personal connection to

medical missions work on the U.S.-Mexico border.

“After the speakers came, we talked about certain aspects

of the presentation,” commented Lehman. “In the case of

Elliot, Pat let us know of several questions that Elliot

herself struggled with. Most of these were cross cultural

faith questions, which we explore in the class.” As with

all the presentations, students looked at the context that

each influential person lived in, their call to work for

Christ’s kingdom, and the governmental and societal

opposition they all faced. Through the class Lehman

hopes students see the vision God has for their future and

that by exploring the spiritual journey of others his

students will make an impact themselves for the kingdom

of God.

Learning from Previous Generations Around the World

The Watoto Children’s Choir brought their joy, singing and dancing to our chapel in

October. Accompanied by a team of adults, the choir presented Watoto’s vision and

mission through their stories and performance. The choir acts as an ambassador to raise

awareness about the plight of orphaned and vulnerable children in Africa. Each of the

children in the choir suffered the loss of their parents either through war or disease, yet

still stand and praise Jesus for what He has done.

Chapel Highlights Of The Year

Come with me to Beautiful Africa

Graham Thudium

Spring Spiritual Renewal Week

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Fruit of the Month Club (continued)

Sharon Yao ’12 Ethan Shafe ‘14

Patience

Goodness

Amy White ’12 Gabe Louthan ‘12

Peace

Emily Axtell ’15 Cameron O’Neil ‘13

Love

Josie Ellis ’15 Justin Goldsmith ‘14

Gentleness

Charles Nie ‘12 Kayla Newman ‘13

For the annual Spring Service

Afternoon, students, faculty and staff

served the City of Salem by raking and

spreading bark dust on the trail paths at

Wallace Marine Park (West Salem).

They began by shoveling the wood

chips onto tarps to drag to places on the

paths that needed a fresh layer of

mulch. Then students leveled the piles

and spread them on the path, creating a

renewed trail for pedestrians.

A few other small groups had the

opportunity to serve in other ways and

for other organizations. One group of

high school students went to Hopes

Haven and helped with yard work

maintenance. Hopes Haven is a dog

shelter in Salem that provides adoption

services for homeless dogs. Students

who served at Hopes Haven were able

to interact with the dogs, learn about

the organization’s mission to help

homeless dogs find families, and

provide a service to the community.

Service days like these are a great

opportunity for students to experience

what it means to take part in and give

back to the community. Students also

gain an understanding of how to make

service a part of their life.

Thank you to the City of Salem, Hopes

Haven and the other people and

organizations that welcomed the

students at WMS to serve you and the

community!

Student Service Day Aids City of Salem

“In the same way, let your light shine before others, so that they may see your good works and give glory to

your Father who is in heaven.” Matthew 5:16

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NHS Blood Drive Held on Campus

The National Honor Society

held their annual Blood Drive in May. The American Red Cross

came to campus with a donation bus allowing students, faculty

and staff to give blood and make a difference in the lives of

people in need. A WMS alum

also came and contributed that

day! Throughout the morning and afternoon, 28 units of blood

were donated, potentially saving

or extending life to 84 people.

WMS Senior Calla Stinson ‘12 was honored on February

19, 2012 as a Statesman Journal Academic All-Star along

with 36 other high school students from the area. The

award is given to students who strive

to make their schools and their

communities a better place, noting

their talent, compassion and sheer

excellence. Calla was also recognized

for her extensive work in the

community, winning the Statesman

Journal’s Community Service Award.

Calla has achieved a 4.0 GPA, was one

of her graduating class Valedictorians, and has been a

member of the National Honor Society for three years,

receiving the 2011 Citizenship Award. She has been on the

Western Mennonite Church Worship Team, served as a

nursery worker, Sunday school sub, and teacher during

Vacation Bible School. She has also served at the Hope

Pregnancy Center and the Mennonite Missions Network

in Reedley, California.

School activities Calla has been

involved in include Book Club,

International Club, A cappella Choir,

and Student Council. She was the

Varsity Soccer co-captain in 2011,

playing all four years of high school,

and was a member of the tech team

for the musical production in 2012.

Next year, Calla plans to attend YWAM (Youth With a

Mission) in Blackfalds, AB, and in the spring attend

college. She plans to study to be an elementary school

teacher.

WMS Senior Calla Stinson Honored Statesman Journal Academic All-Star

Big Brother/Big Sister Program Increases Student Mentoring

Now in its third year at Western

Mennonite, the Big Brother/Big Sister

program is making a noticeable impact

on campus. Big Brother/Big Sister

began at Western when a group of

students wanted to make a difference in

the school environment. They

recognized the negative barriers

between the high school and middle

school and decided to change it at

Western. What started as an idea is now

a popular club, having most of the

student body involved. “I think

Western’s community is strong because

of programs like this. The Big Brother/

Big Sister program brings the whole

school together,” reflected last year’s

Big Brother of the Year Brandon

Wood ’12.

Middle school students involved are

excited for the chance to positively

grow from their older peers. Haley

O’Neil ‘15, then in eighth grade,

iterated, “I can really connect with my

Big Sister. She texts me and leaves little

encouraging notes like, ‘I thought about

you today.’ She is like the real big sister

I never had.”

Big Brother of the Year Brian Yankah ‘13

with his Little Brothers Seth Mack ‘17 (left)

and Joseph Polivka ‘16 (right).

Big Sister of the Year Jennah DuBois ‘14

with her Little Sister Morgan DuVal ‘17.

6 Summer 2012

In the Spring of 2011, the WMS

Foundation began developing its initial

capital project. The challenge was to find a project that

reflected the quality of our students and education program

within the confines of our economic reality. From this

vision came Gateway to Our Future.

The Gateway to Our Future capital project hopes to better

reflect the quality of WMS and aid in attracting new

students and families. It will also include enhancements to

energy efficiency resulting in perpetual savings to the

school. The updates will closely tie into the quality of the

new library/academic center.

In June of 2012 the WMS Foundation Board evaluated the

timeline of Gateway to Our Future. The project was

announced to the WMS community at an open house

meeting in December 2011, but in an effort to help the

school focus on reaching budgeted financial goals, a

waiting period was instated. Committed to seeing the

project through its completion, the Foundation board

reopened Gateway to Our Future and closed their meeting

by pledging $55,000 toward the project.

The Foundation will now begin moving forward with its

plans to raise the $500,000 needed to build the new school

entrances and continue laying out the plans for construction

to begin this coming school year.

Please be in prayer for Gateway to Our Future and the

many people involved. To stay updated on the capital

project, visit www.westernmennoniteschool.org/support.

Current Capital Project

Gateway to Our Future

will bring a noticeable

transformation to major

entrances of the campus.

It will enhance the street

presence of WMS and

significantly improve the

first impression of the

school. Upgrades will be

made to the roadside entry

into campus (seen in left

top image) and the front

entry to the main

administrative building

(seen in left bottom image).

The Gateway to Our Future projects will require

$500,000 in order to be constructed, and as of June 2012

gifts totaling $80,000 have been generously donated.

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Faculty and Staff Milestones

Thank you to the faculty and staff at Western Mennonite School for blessing us with your

years of service to the

many students and families. A

special recognition goes to those

celebrating milestones this year:

5 Years at WMS

Abbie Friesen

Communications

Pat Rausch

Director of Operations

Renée Winters ‘85

Food Services

Greg Zeller

Lead Custodian

10 Years at WMS

Zig Derochowski

Assistant Principal

Sheila Hochstetler

Middle School Bible

Rich Martin ‘85

Admissions, Transportation,

and Woodshop

25 Years at WMS

Peggy Baker ‘77

Library

One of Western Mennonite’s students

had the unique opportunity to teach and

write lesson plans for the Sophomore

English class this past semester. Under

the guidance of faculty member Linda

Knox, who teaches high school English

and math, Senior

Taylor Simpson ‘12

learned about the

preparation needed to

successfully teach a

class and gained

skills in creating an

atmosphere for

learning.

Taylor was a teacher aide the second

semester of the 2011-2012 academic

year and was given assignments by

Mrs. Knox to be completed each six

weeks. Together they composed

projects that Taylor had an interest in

and also tied into the class

requirements. The first project she

completed was a drama unit. “We

began with Antigone and I had the

sophomores make masks representing

both a character and an emotion from

the production,” commented Taylor.

Once the students had created their

masks and talked about it in class, they

placed them in the library display case.

The last six weeks, Taylor designed a

project for the Novel class that

correlated with their study on Of Mice

and Men. Because the novel focuses

heavily on the American dream, the

students made what were called “Dream

Trees,” paper-made trees that showed

the students’ own

American dream

starting with their

beginnings at the

root and ending

with their complete

dream in the

highest branches. “I

am only two years

older than the class, yet I was teaching

them and assigning them homework,”

Taylor reflected. “I realized that the

remarks from the class were only

slightly exaggerated because I was up

front, but that teachers experience this

behavior every single day.”

Her teacher, Mrs. Knox, saw growth in

Taylor’s abilities throughout the

semester. “Over time Taylor became

more confident in teaching the class and

learned how to plan reasonable

assignments. She is contemplating

pursuing a literature major next year in

college, so we decided together to set

up her teacher aide period to be

centered around the teaching

experience.”

Because most students do not have a

teaching opportunity until they attend

college, Taylor took advantage of her

situation. “I learned that there needs to

be several things to think ahead on

while planning a lesson, like goals,

activities, materials and evaluations.

Mrs. Knox also taught me how

to draw out discussion in class, and that

it helps to simplify worksheets and

speeches.”

Student Grows Through Unique School Experience, Teaches Class of Peers

Taylor Simpson Linda Knox

Visit our website at

www.WesternMennoniteSchool.org

for more information or

inquire by phone

(503) 363-2000

High School Summer Courses Available

Individual Summer

Internship

Individualized Math

Individualized English

8 Summer 2012

The WMS School Board recently

conducted a review of the

administrative functions necessary

for the operation of a successful

private school and compared these

functions with the gifts of the current

administration. Through this process

of inquiry, the Board has identified

several areas where the school could

be strengthened by deliberate

investment in particular areas of

administrative development.

Therefore, effective beginning the

Fall of 2012, WMS will be moving

to an organization model similar to

that typically used in college

settings. The lead administrator

(similar to a college president) will

be the public face of WMS and the

main connection to donors. The

principal (similar to a college

provost) will be responsible for the

day-to-day operations of the

school. The Board has discerned that

the position of principal best matches

the strengths of our current principal,

Darrel Camp. A search process is

underway for the lead administrator

position. Although the restructuring

process will likely modify some

administrative roles, the change as a

whole is expected to be budget

neutral.

We invite your prayers and support

as we make this important transition.

Administrative Reorganization To Take Place at WMS 2012-2013

High School Student Council

Freshman Reps

Angeli Jocson

Joseph Polivka

Sophomore Reps

Amy Rausch

Wyatt Roth

Junior Reps

Jenna DuBois

Jon Stubblefield

Senior Reps

Natalie Chen

Taylor Berkey

Social Chair

Karli Mast ‘13

Spirit Chair

Hunter Gutierrez ‘13

Ministries Chair

Anna Polivka ‘14

Secretary

Grace Park ‘13

Vice President

Oliver Wisseman ‘14

President

Haley Knieling ‘13

Now Accepting Applications

WMS is accepting applications

for the 2012 –2013 school year and now offers families the

opportunity to apply directly

online. Visit our website at www.WesternMennoniteSchool.org for application and student grant

information. Contact Rich

Martin if you know of a student

who would benefit from an education at WMS at

503-363-2000 or admissions@

westernmennoniteschool.org Grants available to qualifying families!

Poetry Month Brings Creative Activities

The last week of April Western

celebrated Poetry Month with

numerous activities. The week

included set aside times for students to

get involved and share their creativity.

One day was Middle School Poetry

Out Loud in the library where middle

school classes shared poetry they had

written in class. The high school

students also had Poetry Out Loud and

presented poems they had constructed

in English class. On another day, the

entire student body was encouraged to

take part in Poem in Your Pocket Day.

On this nationally recognized

day, students were to select a favorite

poem and carry it with them to share

with their friends. The final creative

activity was a day for sidewalk

poetry, where students wrote out poems

on the campus sidewalks for everyone

to see.

See the back page for qualifications of the Lead

Administrator (School Administrator) position.

Visit our website to learn how to inquire.

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National Honor Society

The National Honor Society is a highly respected organization

that honors students across the nation for high academic

achievement, and who also

display outstanding leadership,

character, and service in their school and community. Our

chapter of the NHS would like to recognize the following

students who were selected this

past year by the Faculty

Council:

Continuing members

Kati Allard ‘12 Morgan Bristow ‘12

Cindy Choi ‘12 Kelli Christenson ‘12

Elise Kelly ‘12 Janae Mansour ‘12

Tyler Roth ‘12

Calla Stinson ‘12 Emma Stubblefield ‘12

Tori Talbott ‘12

New members this year

Haley Knieling ‘13

Gabe Louthan ‘12 Gavin Low ‘12

Megan Mack ‘13

Karli Mast ‘13 Jason Oyer ‘12

Christy Rausch ‘13

Taylor Simpson ‘12

Matt Stenson ‘13 Taylor Wright ‘12

Sharon Yao ‘12

Johnny Zhang ‘12

Honorary Sophomores

Moriah Mansour ‘14

Anna Polivka ‘14

Congratulations to the high school A

cappella Choir for placing 4th in the 2A/1A

state choir championships. Choir Director

Joel Hergert and the A cappella students

worked hard this year to continue the rich

musical heritage of Western’s choral

program. They have placed within the top 4

choirs in the state for eleven years in a row.

Tammy Hall Bookkeeper

Tammy has been at Western for eight years, working in different roles on campus. She has worked as custodian,

head custodian, and bookkeeper. Tammy leaves WMS to

move to Washington and live closer to her children.

We send many blessings to Linda Knox, Linda Walker, and Tammy Hall as

they move on to new life adventures next year. They have blessed the

students and school community with their dedication to teaching and serving

Christ. Thank you for impacting the lives of Western’s students, faculty,

staff and community.

Linda Knox High School Math and English

Linda has been a teacher at Western Mennonite for seven years. She has taught high school Math and English and

has been the lead teacher for the high school. “I’ve felt

very supported while at WMS and am encouraged and

optimistic about the students.” Linda retires from teaching to move to Arizona with her husband

and serve at the U.S.-Mexico border.

Linda Walker Middle School Band

Linda Walker returned to WMS in the Fall of 2010 after teaching middle school band on campus one year earlier.

She brought a wonderful spirit and great enthusiasm for the students. Linda retires from teaching this year and will

spend time with her husband traveling in the coming

months and being grandma to her grandchildren.

A cappella Choir Places 4th In State

Competition

Faculty and Staff Moving On From WMS

10 Summer 2012

New Coaches Announced for Girls Basketball and Soccer

WMS hired

Campus Pastor

and Dorm

Director Robby

Gilliam ’03 to

lead the Lady

Pioneer basketball

team this coming

year. Gilliam has

coached boys basketball at Western

since 2003. He is a graduate of

Western Mennonite and has worked at

WMS since 2008.

“Western is an amazing school with

fantastic students, an incredible

community, and a supportive

administration,” he said. “Western

basketball has a long tradition of

success. I am excited to continue this

tradition and believe the future is

bright for our girls program.”

Spanish teacher Kelsey Sommer and

English teacher Ben Handrich ‘05

were hired as co-head coaches for the

girls soccer team. Sommer, a graduate

of Canby High School, played soccer

at Eastern Mennonite University and

has taught at Western since 2009.

Handrich is a graduate of WMS,

played one year of soccer at Goshen

College, and has taught at Western

since 2010.

“Both Kelsey and I are excited for the

upcoming season,” Handrich

said. “Western has had a successful

program over the past number of

years, and we are hoping to both

sustain and improve upon the

foundations the previous coach

set. The bar is high, and we know that.

We are eagerly looking forward to the

challenge this fall.”

The school is anticipating great results

in the girls athletic programs under the

new coaches. “We are excited about

the new coaching hires,” Athletic

Director Gary Hull said. “The new

leadership and direction of our girls

athletics going forward is going to be

exciting to watch.”

Robby Gilliam

Ben Handrich Kelsey Sommer

Gabe Louthan ‘12

Taylor Wright ‘12

Kelli Christenson ‘12

Athletic Highlights of the Year

Central Valley Conference District Track Meet

WMS Athletes of the Year

Team Achievements

Sportsmanship Awards

All-State Honors Basketball First Team: Bradley Branch ‘13

Basketball Second Team: Kasey Pederson ‘12

Baseball First Team: Gabe Louthan ‘12

Softball: 2nd in Tri-River League, Round 1 State Championship

Boys’ Basketball: 2nd in State Championship Girls’ Soccer: League Champions, State Semifinal

Boys’ Soccer: State Quarterfinals

Salem Basketball Officials Association

Fan Spirit Award

Kasey Pederson ’12: 4th in 800 meters, 1st in 4×4 relay

Amy Rausch ’15: 5th in 300 meter hurdles, 5th in 4×4 relay Oliver Wisseman ’14: 5th in high jump

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Gary Hull has spent the past 26 years dedicated to

WMS and teaching his varsity boys basketball

players the value of teamwork, positive attitude,

and commitment to excellence.

On February 2, 2012, Gary Hull joined the

exclusive 500 win club for coaches. He has moved

into the 11th place on the Oregon all time wins list

for coaches. Hull also lead his team to a 2nd place

finish in the State Tournament this year,

completing another successful season.

Basketball Coach Gary Hull Records 500th Victory Athletes Sign

Letters of Intent

May 31 marked the signing day

for many college bound seniors.

At WMS, Hesston College

honored four Western seniors

who will move on to Hesston as

student athletes next Fall. Congratulations to all of our

student athletes that are taking

their athletic talents to the

college level next year.

Taylor Wright Hesston College (Softball)

Jason Oyer Hesston College (Cross Country)

Tyler Roth Hesston College (Soccer)

Kelli Christenson

Gabe Louthan George Fox (Baseball, Soccer)

Kati Allard Chemeketa (Soccer)

Brandon Wood Corban (Soccer)

Janae Mansour Corban (Soccer)

Staff Olympics Celebrates Healthy Living

The last month of the school year,

WMS faculty and staff participated in

friendly competition with one another.

Encouraging them to pursue healthy

living habits, the WMS Wellness

Committee composed eight teams

represented by countries for them to

be a part of. Each team set goals and

tracked their exercise minutes

throughout the competition. In

celebration of their achievements, all

participants were honored at a closing

ceremony held in the chapel.

Congratulations to the faculty and

staff involved in working toward

healthy living!

Gold — Jamaica

Ben Handrich ‘05, Renai DuBois,

Renée Winters ‘85

Silver — Madagascar

Peggy Baker ‘77, Dottie Kamilos,

Diana Blackstone-Helt ‘84

Bronze — Greece

Sheila Fahndrich, Darlene Fritz,

Steve Louthan

Contact Charlene Schultz with questions at 503-363-2000 or cSchultz@westernmennoniteschool.org

Join the WMS community for a time of fun, fellowship

and food while supporting the athletic program at the

15th Annual WMS Golf Benefit Tournament. Shotgun

start is at 8:00 am, and coffee and donuts are provided

during registration beginning at 7:00 am. Lunch and

prizes will follow the tournament.

Fees: $95 per golfer, $75 for students up to grade 12

Includes: green fees (18 holes), cart, lunch, and one

bucket of range balls

Registration and more information online at

www.westernmennoniteschool.org. Registration due

September 12.

Hesston College (Basketball, Soccer)

12 Summer 2012

40th Annual Benefit Auction Another Success

In February Western’s School

Board presented a $1,000 challenge

to the community. Many of you

answered the call, expressing your

desire to see Western continue to

make an impact in the lives of

students and all that come onto

campus. $34,025 has been received

from those stepping up to this

challenge. We are encouraged by

those who have put into action their

support for Western. God’s

faithfulness in both the good and

difficult times is truly a blessing.

Update on $1,000 School Board

Challenge

On Saturday, May 5, Western

Mennonite School held its 40th

Annual Benefit Auction. Over 800

people from the community came to

support the students and program at

WMS, and because of their generosity

they helped raise over $109,000. Top

live auction items included quilts

made by Connie Rodriquez and

Albany Mennonite Church, a resort

pontoon boat, cascading rock

fountain, and iPad. A combined total

of $10,200 was raised to specifically

support the special projects for this

year, which were student grants and

repairing our gravel roads.

Winners of the Class Gift

Competition were the Class of 1958

for raising the most money on

auction day ($1,830), and the Class

of 1974 for turning in the most

money pre-auction ($1,250) and

also for having the most creative

gift (Pendleton Vacation Package).

Thank you to the businesses, alumni

and supporters who donated, bought

items, and prayed for the event. We

would also like to thank the many

volunteers who helped make the

event another success.

Thanks to those who gave to the special project for repairing gravel

roads on the WMS campus. Cal

Emmert ’56 and his crew began

scraping, grading and graveling the

following week after the auction.

Thank you Liberty Rock Products of Sweet Home for your great work and

for improving the quality of our

campus roads! Trevor Schultz ’04 and Cal Emmert

’56 take break from laying gravel for

the road with Michelle Schultz ’13.

Special Project: Gravel Road Repair

Bob Baker ’74 enjoys a conversation

during the live auction on May 5.

Jack Gowan ‘14 and Madison De Jager

‘16 serving taco salad.

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V2 Dentistry Ray & Tina Kauffman

WMS Alumni Anonymous

Mike ’75 & Patti ‘75

Baker

Will & Cheeri Barnhart

Oren Horst ‘59

Roth's West Salem

Rock of Ages

Lincoln Store Glenn & Jodi Hess

Sarah Duval

Charles Lee ‘82

Richard & Mitra Royal Malcolm & Ginny Juss

Stutzman Services

Richard ‘59 & Karen Kropf

John ‘51 & Erma Jantzi

Bill & Jean Mansour

Del ‘58 & Lee ‘59 Snyder

Retirement Security

David & Cheryl Tate Wilcox Arredondo

The Springs Living

Fee & Julie Stubblefield Harold ‘55 & Lyla Snyder

Wilbur & Georgie Kennel Maynard ’55 & Millie

Nofziger LCG Pence

Mennonite Village

Thank You to Our 2011 Table Sponsors

Western’s third annual Benefit Scholarship Banquet is going to be

held at the Salem Conference Center on September 15th. The purpose

of the banquet is to raise funds for students who couldn’t otherwise

attend WMS. All expenses of the banquet are covered by generous

table sponsors, so the night of the banquet all proceeds go to student

grants. We still have room for a few more tables, so we invite you to

sponsor a table. The cost of sponsorship is $450.

Right now our biggest need is table hosts. A host fills in for a sponsor

that cannot attend the event and also invites guests to fill a table of ten

people. There is no fee for being a host or attending the banquet and it

is a great way to reach new people with the vision of WMS.

Host or Sponsor a Table for Western’s 3rd Annual Benefit Scholarship Banquet

To become a Table Sponsor or Table Host contact Charlene

at 503-363-2000 or cschultz@westernmennoniteschool.org

Parent Fee Stubblefield spoke at last year’s banquet

about his family’s decision to send their three children to

Western and that it has been an “investment in the future,

our children, and our future.”

14 Summer 2012

“The room was sprinkled with only a

handful of people to start, but then

came more to join in, including a man

from Greece. He had heard news of

how God had been stirring people’s

hearts to pray and worship and desired

to get a taste for himself.

If you know anything about the history

between the Greeks and Turks, you

know that it is not pretty. Especially in

the early 1900’s, much blood was shed

on the very land I walk on. We often

pray for deeper reconciliation between

the people groups represented in this

nation. Little did we know, tonight

would bring a step in that direction.

‘I’m here from Greece,’ the man said.

‘And I am here to taste and see what

the Father is doing among you through

prayer and worship. I come tonight as

a brother in Jesus Christ from an

enemy nation. I know that where there

is righteousness, there is blessing, and

where there is sin there are curses. The

world knows that our situation in

Greece is not good, and could it be the

result of our sin—generations and

generations of unacknowledged sin?’

And as he continued to pour out his

heart and ask forgiveness for the way

his forefathers had shed the blood of

many Turks, which cannot but lead to

anything but lack of blessing, a local

brother came and did the same, asking

forgiveness for the bloodshed of many

Greeks at the hands of his forefathers.

And we all joined in, acknowledging

in our own hearts, as locals and

foreigners alike, the seeds of sin that

lead to hate and unforgiveness in our

Continued on next page

Since being a student at WMS, Tim

Fahndrich ‘85 has not only been

working in the internet and marketing

business, but

devoted his time to

staying active in the

WMS community.

Tim is the boys

varsity soccer coach

at WMS and regularly

attends events on

campus. His children

currently are enrolled

at Western, Elyssa Fahndrich ‘15 and

Johnny Fahndrich ‘18, and his wife

Pam is the worship leader for Western

Mennonite Church and a great

supporter of WMS.

Western Mennonite recently worked

with Tim and his nationally recognized

business thirdRiver on the redesign of

the school’s website. His business has

been featured in the Wall Street

Journal, MSNBC, Forbes.com, and

SalemArea Business News. They are

located in Salem, Oregon, but have

provided web design, social media

marketing, and local

search engine

reputation to

companies across the

United States.

Tim began working in

the internet business

when he co-founded

one of the first lawn

and garden industry

“dot-com” businesses. He started

thirdRiver in 2007 with his wife Pam.

In addition to providing leadership for

thirdRiver, Tim is an active leader in

the Salem Area Chamber of

Commerce and has also been a sought

after speaker on social media and

reputation management for local

businesses.

New Website Unveiled

Western’s new website was designed with you in mind.

Resources for students, parents, alumni, and friends are now

more accessible. The new site is

easy to navigate and has streamlined communication

between you and the school.

Apply Online

Online Giving

News Blog

Alumni Updates

Employment

Faculty/Staff Directory

Business Directory

Course Descriptions

Sports Schedules

Pictures

Videos

Calendar

Lunch Menu

Testimonials

Comment Forms

www.WesternMennoniteSchool.org

Alumni Update: Tim Fahndrich ’85

Alumni Update: Kendra Boettger ‘99

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Marriages Anna VanLeerdam ‘05 to Josh

McLaren 1/1/10

Rachel Ropp ‘05 to Greg

Blosser 5/8/10

Jesse Heyerly ’06 to Adie

Gerig 8/7/10

Jessica Lynn Miller ‘08 to

Derek Farwell 6/3/11

Kylor Schultz ’05 to Tabitha

Mason 6/26/11

Irina Skvortsova ‘05 to Joel

Herschberger 7/16/11

Josh Peterson ‘05 to Amber

Wolf FF/S 8/6/11

Caleb Ivanitsky ’06 F/S to

Jessica Tallmon 9/10/11

Brianne Mayo ’09 to Sam

Matthews 9/10/11

Sam Buck ’05 to Marissa

Benner 9/17/11

Evan Ropp ’07 to Amber

Kelly ’08 9/20/11

Whitney Winters ’06 to

Brandon Fahlman 10/8/11

Stephanie Danilson ‘06 to

Luke Dubbelman 1/28/12

Seth Baker ‘04 to Nicole

Harkins 3/17/12

Births Robby ’03 and Sara

Gilliam F/S 2nd child 1st son

Jordan Ezekiel 3/12/11

Randee Birky ‘09 1st child daughter Henley Jo Birky

9/10/11

Angela ‘06 and Will Archer

1st child son Emett William

Archer 10/1/11

Russell and Camille

Adrian FF/S 1st child daughter

Hannah Joy 11/10/11

Courtney ‘05 and Ryan

Williams 1st child daughter

Zoey Ann Williams 4/4/12

Alumni Update: Nick Sands ‘11

WMS Alum Nick Sands ’11 is

currently a freshman at Colorado

Christian University majoring in

business with a political science minor.

He is a member of the CCU men’s

soccer team, which is a competitive

team in the NCAA Division II Rocky

Mountain Athletic Conference.

Preparing for his future in ministry,

Nick will be taking extra Bible and

language classes (Spanish and

German) over the next few years. He

senses God’s calling to do full time

soccer ministry, which he is exploring

during his time at college.

Last year Nick worked at a refugee

camp just outside of Vienna where

about half of the people are Muslim.

“The Oasis” camp he worked at serves

meals, tea and coffee to the refugees to

meet their physical needs while sharing

the gospel. During his time there he

also worked at an academy teaching

soccer, enjoying his time working with

the young kids and impacting their

lives for Christ.

This year, Nick will have the

opportunity to go to Kosovo and be a

part of the SOS ministry for one week.

While there the team will partner with

a local church to do soccer camps,

using the time as outreach to build

relationships in the community. He

will also be supporting the full time

Surge International staff in their on-

going ministries with refugees, Bible

studies, soccer and English camps, and

reaching out to the people. Surge

International is a Christian

organization using soccer, the world’s

most popular sport, to break down

social barriers and provide

opportunities to share the Christian

message of hope around the world.

Nick asks for prayers as he continues

to seek God’s leading.

Kendra Boettger ‘99 continued…

own hearts and nations.

And that is just a taste of what

happened that night. Two other men

came in off the street and spent several

hours there as a local pastor shared with

them. Onur, Fatica and their friends,

wandering the streets at 4:00 am,

peered in through the windows and also

asked us to pray for them.

AND SO IT IS WE SING…

In Your name how much

beauty there is.

There are many reasons to worship

With new songs we want

to exalt you

Jesus how beautiful you are

Words cannot explain

How much you loved us

A vow we offer

We will bring you our Love Jesus.

‘Bless the Lord, O Turkey and Greece,

and all that is within you, bless His holy

name! Bless the Lord, O Turkey and

Greece, and forget not all his benefits,

who forgives all your iniquity, who

heals all your diseases, who redeems

your life from the pit and crowns you

with steadfast love and mercy. Bless the

Lord Turkey and Greece! Bless the

Lord!’ Psalm 103:1-4”

16 Summer 2012

Class of 1961 Celebrates 50 Years

By Leona Kropf ‘61

The 50th class reunion for the class of 1961 was held on

August 13, 2011, on the WMS campus. Has it really been

that long ago? There were 27 class members present for this

special event, plus spouses and sponsors, totaling 42 people.

Three classmates, Darrel Kauffman, Gerald Kauffman, and

Wayne Shank, are deceased, as well as the classmates of

several spouses.

After registration, visiting, displays, and brunch, we enjoyed

a time of class trivia and sharing of memories, followed by a

campus tour. The oldest classmate, Al Yoder, and the

youngest, Elvon Kauffman, were present at this reunion.

Bev Johnson Knox was the first classmate to marry, with

her wedding in October following graduation. Of classmates

present, 12 live in Oregon, 13 live out-of-state, and 2 live

outside of the United States. Jeannie Heyerly lived in the

most places (13) and 3 people have always lived in Oregon.

Together we have 67 children, 107 grandchildren (Irene

with the most at 15), and 16 great grandchildren.

We represent many walks of life including pastors, teachers,

doctors, nurses, secretaries, administrators, accountants,

managers, meat cutters, domestics, purchasers, missionaries,

housewives, bus drivers, and others.

Our memories at the reunion were fun and foggy, and we

had many good laughs! After dinner together, Elvon

Kauffman led us on a journey reflecting on “Alumni

Imprints in Our World” with others sharing on this theme.

By Jim Schweitzer ’62

The class of 1962 celebrated its 50th reunion at the

Surftides in Lincoln City. We enjoyed listening to the life

recaps that each of the 19 classmates presented. We

were saddened to learn of Ilene Buschert's death.

Glen and Annabelle Roth, our class sponsors, joined us in

sharing stories, humor and inspiration. It just so happened

that Lorne Peachy's car problems provided him the

opportunity to spend some time with us. Pat (Hooley)

Martin is compiling a summary of all the classmate stories

that will be shared with those unable to attend.

We are so blessed by the Almighty and are amazed to

realize how much God has extended his kingdom through

the activities of our class.

Class of 1962 Celebrates 50 Years

Update your classmates on the

developments in your life!

Tell us your stories at

www.WesternMennoniteSchool.org

Back row left to right:

Wayne Shenk, Arlene Bucher Plouff, Eilene Lind Snyder,

Sharon Reist Kennel, Dwight Kauffman, Marlene Nice

Kropf, Stan Kropf, Ivan Snyder.

Middle row left to right:

Myrna Miller Hamblin, Lorraine Snider Rogers, Marilyn

Emert Bond, Stanley Reeser, Deloris Kropf Wyse, Bever-

ly Johnson Knox, Irene Lais Bornman, Joy Kropf King,

Jeanne Berkey Heyerly, Becky Horst Siegrist, Carol

Nafziger Schweitzer, Al Yoder, Judy Kauffman Jaques,

Anita Stoner Yoder, Mabel Kropf Snyder, Elvon Kauff-

man.

Front row left to right:

LaDonna Schweitzer Shenk, Iris Kauffman Esch, Leona

Kropf.

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Condolences To the families of...

Alumni

Byron Showalter ’79

Sharon Larrew Fahndrich ‘77

Paul Schrock ‘54

Daniel Mitchem ‘94

Thelma Blackstone FSB ‘62

Former Parents

Cliff Wolfer

Loretta Birky Barbara Burkey

Loyd Roth James Larrew Mary Jantzi

Cliff Kenagy

Boyd Stauffer

Lela Landis Yoder Grace Slatter

Lucille Yoder Merlyn Stutzman

Grace Headings

Vernon Headings

Ruth Reeser

Vera Schrock FF/S

Supporters

Ron Diener

Spring 2012

Submit correspondence, name

changes, and address corrections at

www.WesternMennoniteSchool

.org/alumni/update-us

-OR-

Mail

Western Mennonite School

Attn: Charlene Schultz

9045 Wallace Rd NW

Salem OR 97304

Telephone

(503) 363-2000

Email

cschultz@

westernmennoniteschool.org

Life in the Middle East

By Jodi Steckly ‘09

Three years ago I was just graduating

from high school and I had many

expectations of what my future would

hold. After one year of community

college though, God placed me in New

Zealand to do the Adventure Bible

School program. It was then that I

knew my life was going to look

differently than I expected.

Today I live in Northern Iraq as an

English teacher. The journey has not

been easy, and

the Middle East

is not what I

expected it to be

like. Life as a

single woman is

much different

than in the West.

I never wear

anything above

the knees, I am rarely out past dark,

and I get stared at by the local men.

The Life Center I work at offers many

great opportunities to start friendships

with the locals and I have made many

great women friends there. We meet

three times a week with our students.

Two nights we teach and one night we

gather for coffee, games, and great

conversation time. This is all done in

English. We also hold women’s events

or Center picnics, which are always a

hit for the students.

The people here are so hospitable that

I know if I need anything my friends

will bend over backwards to help me.

Several of my local friends love to

take me out for lunch or shopping

when there is free time. Two of my

closest local friends have never had a

birthday party, so my roommates and I

threw them each a party when they

turned twenty-three. They were so

excited over a few simple gifts and a

birthday cake! During one of our

conversations, one of the girls said that

she likes spending time with us

because we are trustworthy and pure

of heart. This is great to hear because

it shows that Christ’s light is showing

through us. The

next time we were

together, God used

my necklace that

has a cross and a

ring on it with the

inscription,

“Everything is

possible when you

have faith.” He

opened up a conversation about what

we believe as followers of Christ and

led us to ask them questions about

what they believe. This is a huge step

for these girls to even think about such

things, let alone have a conversation

with Christians about it.

Three years ago the Middle East was

the last place I would have expected to

live, but the time here has been worth

it. I am thankful that God has changed

my expectations and has made life

living for Him so exciting. It is

difficult at times, but to be able to

share the Love of Jesus in a dark place

is worth the trials.

To hear more stories and details of Jodi’s journey, follow her blog at

http://jraesteck.blogspot.com/

18 Summer 2012

Class of 1950 (23%)

Bonnie & Wallace Burck

Ruth Kaufmann

Rosana Roth

Freda Schmidt

Leon & Luella Stutzman

Class of 1951 (45%)

Maynard & Helen Headings

John & Erma Jantzi FF/S

Bob & Arline Kauffman

Leroy & Olive Kenagy

Robert & Nellie Mishler

Class of 1952 (39%)

Al & Carolyn Burkey

Glen & Lila Byers

Violet Hopkins

Leo & Bonnie Jantzi FF/S

Elizabeth Kennedy

Bob & Fern Nice

Robert & Pat Reeser

William Roth

Doris South

Berdella Stutzman

Class of 1953 (28%)

Al FSB & Carolyn Burkey

Delmar & Delores Kennel

Norm & Phyllis Lind

Bob & Fern Nice

Dorothy & Layman Slagell

Class of 1954 (33%)

Loren & Evelyn Emmert

Marvin FSB & Mabel Emmert

Evelyn Marner

Thelma & Emerson Martin

Pearly Mast

Ruth Nisly

Melvin FSB & Caroline Wolfer

Class of 1955 (35%)

Cal FSB & Bev Emmert

Shirley & Richard Gingerich

Sue & Ernie Gresham

Marlene Hostetler

Maynard & Mildred Nofziger

Letha Roth

Harold FSB & Lyla Snyder

Ada Stout

Ben & Ruth Wisseman

Class of 1956 (36%)

Joyce & Willis Amstutz

Shirley & LeRoy Chupp

Cal FSB & Bev Emmert

Mark & Mary Headings

Doris & Marion Knox

Donna & Delmar Miller

Diane & Millard Paulus

Elanor Ropp

Mary Lee & Sam Strong

Melvin & Caroline Wolfer

Leo & Mim Zook

Class of 1957 (23%)

Dorothy & Richard Hansen

Warde FSB & Pat Hershberger

Marlene Hostetler

Darlene & Robert Kauffman

Don & Bonnie Roth

Letha Roth

Joann & David Siemens

Verdella & Maxton Slagell

Class of 1958 (36%)

Galen Burkey

Larry & Rosella Harshbarger

Bob Heyerly

John & Jeanne Heyerly

Bill & Judy Jantzi

Mary Ellen & John Kauffman

Ruth Kauffman FSB

Jewell Kennel

Dorothy & Veldon Kropf

Delbert & Lee SB Snyder

Merv FSB & Ruth Stutzman

Class of 1959 (47%)

Dale Birky

Glenn Bond

Rod & Marcia Byers

Sharon & Don Clay

Judy & Harold Hall

Oren Horst

Marlene & Merle Kauffman

Richard & Karen Kropf

David & Vee Lehman

Ken & Annie Lind

Judy & Cecil Miller

Marian & Dennis Miller

Ron & Ardis Nofziger

Sharon & Charles Penner

Doris Schrock

Lee FSB & Carol Schweitzer

Delbert & Lee SB Snyder

David & Donna Stutzman

Robert & Dot Westover

Class of 1960 (25%)

Jeanette & Nick Arello

Irene & David Bitikofer

Ordena Bond

Sam FSB & Janice Eicher

Alta & Kenneth Gerig

Bill & Judy Jantzi

Lynn FSB & Janice Miller

Irene Schlabach

Ken FF/S FSB & Mabel Snyder

David & Donna Stutzman

Shirley & Kenton Yoder

Brubaker

Ben & Ruth Wisseman

Class of 1961 (47%)

Irene Bornman

Bill & Rachel Byers

Duane & Linda Emmert

Iris & John Esch

Myrna & James Hamblin

John & Jeanne Heyerly

Judy & Jim Jaques

Elvon & Lorraine Kauffman

Sharon & Cecil Kennel

Joy King

Beverly & Wayne Knox

Leona Kropf

Stan & Marlene Kropf

Sharon & Steven Nesselrodt

Connie Rodriguez

Becky & Lester Siegrist

Lee FSB & Carol Schweitzer

Ivan Snyder

Ken FF/S FSB & Mabel Snyder

Allen & Anita Yoder

Class of 1962 (28%)

Thelma FSB & Roy Blackstone

Rod & Marcia Byers

Duane & Linda Emmert

Barbara & Leroy Custer

Gale & Florence Gingrich

Judi Jones

Martyne & Ted Kempel

Larry & Helen Mast

Sharon & Dale Moyer FSB

Stan & Lettie Nice

Susan Russell

Jim & Carol Schweitzer

Rod FSB & Sally Wolfer

Helen & Wilbur Yoder

Class Of 1963 (36%)

Jo Ann Allen

Bev & Larry Armstrong

Phares & Helen Bitikofer

Arnold & Donna Brubaker

Duane & Jan Eicher

Mary & Lee Gingerich

Lola Jenkins

Leroy Kropf

Glenn & Pearl Lind

Joanne & Leroy Martin

Karen & Richard Martin

Dorothy Miller

Bryan FF/S & Judi Stauffer

Ruby & Arthur Supina

June & Len Walch

Class Of 1964 (17%)

Eunice & Bill Cramer

Robert & Bonnie Gerig

Gale & Florence Gingrich

Miriam Hess

Nancy & John Histand

Marylin & Linwood FSB Rush

Ron & Ardis Nofziger

Freeman Stutzman

Class Of 1965 (24%)

Gene FSB & Susan Boshart √

Carolyn & Don Burkholder

Dennis & Alice Brubaker

Duane & Jan Eicher

Ellen & James Eigsti

Roy & LaVera Gerig

Melva & Philip Lloyd

Sharon & Richard Marrs

Hazel & John Schroeder

Janet & Linford Stutzman

Cheryl & J. Lester Wagner

Judy Widmer

Class Of 1966 (26%)

Dennis & Alice Brubaker

Berdine & Richard Eby

Gary & Mim Hooley

Ken & Patty Kauffman

Miriam Kiogima

Nadine & Dick LeFrancis

Cindy Mullet

Virginia Roth

Ronald & Sally Shenk

Ron & Iris Stutzman

Class Of 1967 (28%)

Barbara & Don Edwards

Dianna FSB & Leon Eshleman

Myrene Geiser

Ramona Gerig

Dan & Amelia Lais

Gary & Esther Nice

Janet & Gary Oyer

Donna & Randy Springer

Norma Steckley

Mari & Roger Steiner

Marv & Judy FF/S

Stutzman FSB

Class Of 1968 (20%)

Jim & Betty Boettger

Dorothea & Mike Coleman

Rachel & Wayne Hickman

Jerry & Sharon Stutzman FF/S

John & Jane Stutzman

Lynell & Doug Stutzman

Kathy & Bill Vandiver

Jeanette & Ray Yoder

Larry Yoder

Class Of 1969 (17%)

Twila FF/S & Ron Ernst

Robert & Bonnie Gerig

Leroy & Anita Kropf

Orval FSB & Ellen FF/S Larrew

Jean & Gail Miller

Sally & Steve Samson

Dave & Carol Shank

Jerry FF/S & Sharon Stutzman

Lowell & Patty Stutzman

Class Of 1970 (8%)

Lori F/S & Lee Burkey

June & Tony FF/S Handrich

Eileen Hostetler

Orval FSB & Ellen FF/S Larrew

Jerry & Vevi Schrock

Class Of 1971 (22%)

Laura & Dean Bones

Dan & Regena Garber

Rudy & Colleen Gingerich

Von FF/S & Steve Hershberger

Dale & Diana Hooley

Janice Lais

Marilyn & Mervin Mullet

Janine & Barry Rands

Luke & Cathy Roth

Dave & Carol Shank

Rod & Carley Schultz

Duane & Marlene Sherfy

Rose Sutton

Class of 1972 (10%)

Linda FSB & Robert Dibble √

Dan & Regena Garber

Rudy & Colleen Gingerich

Bill & Karolyn Mengershausen

Keith Miller

Dennis & Susan Stutzman

Ellis & Sue Stutzman

Class of 1973 (12%)

Bonnie & Mark Altus

Chris Elliott

Gwen & Doug Gransberg

Brent & Debbie Kauffman

Kevin SB & Kit Rediger

Duane & Marlene Sherfy

Dennis & Susan Stutzman

Peggy & Douglas Talmadge

Rick SB & Joan Troyer

Class of 1974 (21%)

Roberta & Chris Arstein

Dennis & Karen Beckler

Cindy Calhoun

Melvena & Jerry Gorman

Gary & Lois Hooley

Brent & Debbie Kauffman

Lina & Robert McDonald

Dwight & Debra Stutzman

Gary & JoAnn Stutzman

Onie Ward

Class of 1975 (15%)

Mike & Patti Baker FF/S FSB

Anita & Dale Classen

Roger & Angie Emmert

David Horst

Teresa & John Jackson

Don & Luanne Livingston

Peggy & Mervin Short

Class of 1976 (10%)

Linda & Jim Eicher

Andy Lau

Todd & Deb Rediger

Leon & Wanda SB

Rohrer-Heyerly

Darrel FF/S & Charlene White

Class of 1977 (18%)

Rick & Kathy Byers

Terence & Jessica Chan

Arlen & Cathy Emmert

Michael & Linda Galer

Byron & Debbie Johnson

Donald & Denise Reeser

Susan F/S & Craig Stinson √

Class of 1978 (5%)

Doug & Erica Hostetler

Patt & Bruce Martens

Class of 1979 (20%)

Marcy & Leo Aranda

Dave Burkey

Ben Fahndrich

Ginny & Malcolm Juss

Andy & Brenda Kauffman

Marlin Paulus

Dennis Reeser

John & Karen Roth

Carol Widmer

Carl Yoder

Class of 1980 (20%)

Dennis & Karen Beckler

Pete & Nancy Lind

Sheryl & Gerald Mast

Sandy Jo & David Morton

Dale & Carrie Porter

Richard & Mitra Battan Royal

Cindy & Paul Rydell

Ed & Cheryl Steckly

Paul FF/S & Charlene

Schultz F/S √

Darrel & Janette Wisseman

Class of 1981 (16%)

Ronda & Curt Dannen

Shelley & Tim Lind

Katie & Ivan Mast

Gary Myers

Lynette FF/S & Brian Plank

Stephanie & Peter Sammons

Rosie & Greg Snider

Class of 1982 (9%)

Steve & Sheila F/S Fahndrich

Charles Lee

Sue & Steve Roth

Class of 1983 (11%)

Donna & Aaron BreMiller

Karyn & Richard Hinz

Pam & Verne Mack FF/S

Barbara & Robert Miller

Mike & Kim Stutzman

Class of 1984 (6%)

Laurie & Tom Bender

Diana Blackstone F/S &

Alan Helt

Katherine & Leon Neuschwander

Tim & Angie Wenger

Class of 1985 (25%)

Tim & Pam Fahndrich

Tammy & Mario Gutierrez

Lori & Mark Herz

Kurt & Jane Korver

Kory & Karlene MacGregor

Rich F/S & Sandi Martin √

Cathie Jo & Darin Sturdevant

Juli & Morlin Van Pelt - Elias

James Warriner

Tim & Angie Wenger

Trevor Yoder

Class of 1986 (9%)

Lori & Greg Loyd

Kory & Karlene MacGregor

Allen Schrock

Class of 1987 (0%)

Class of 1988 (0%)

Class of 1989 (11%)

Sabino & Kim Arredondo

Melika & Ross Hershberger

Kimberly Kinyon

Christopher & Angie Nissly

Stephanie & Jeff Roth

Class of 1990 (14%)

Cristen & Alan Dorsing-Burnett

Melanie Hire

Tony & Bryn Martinez

Aaron & Wendy Nofziger

Diana & Kevin Swanson

Class of 1991 (11%)

Anthony & Tina Bucher

Wende & Brian Fletcher

Ron & Kara Kropf

Laura & Chris Mullet Koop

Aaron & Wendy Nofziger

Nikki & Michael Wesson

Class of 1992 (2%)

Amber & Mark Hiebert

Class of 1993 (11%)

Felipe & Benita Astorga

Michelle & David King

Ryan & Melissa Nisly

Christa & Stephen

Obold-Eshleman

Ryan & Kathleen Rush

Craig & Lisa Schweitzer

Class of 1994 (2%)

Andrew & Kathy Weber

Class of 1995 (9%)

Trina & Jesse Fitzpatrick

Tom & Michelle Rediger

Kendra Snyder

Kyle & Melodie Stutzman

Sherri-Lynn & Ryan

Wenger FF/S

Class of 1996 (1%)

Jyl & Jeremy Ewy

Class of 1997 (5%)

Michelle & David Guengerich

Stephanie & Jon Moyer

Jennifer & Seth Rice

Denae & Ben Weaver

Tyler Weber

Kevin Withee

2011 Donor Thank Yous

The list below represents direct financial gifts received in

2011. Donations made to the 2012 Benefit Auction will be in

the next In Touch. There are many people who have donated

in-kind and anonymous gifts in addition to the following list

that are greatly appreciated.

Thank you to the following people and organizations for

giving to Western in 2011. Your contributions are making a

difference in the lives of students, their families, the faculty,

staff, and the community.

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Class of 1998 (0%)

Class of 1999 (5%)

Kendra Boettger

Brian John

Joy Martin

Class of 2000 (6%)

Mark Furlong II

Jonathan Lamkin

Darren & Audra SB Stauffer

Class of 2001 (14%)

Chad Hochstetler

Andrew Hooley

Class of 2002 (3%)

Michael Hershberger

Class of 2003 (2%)

Robby F/S & Sara F/S Gilliam

Class of 2004 (2%)

Trevor Schultz

Class of 2005 (11%)

Eliza & Chris Burkholder

Ben F/S & Trish Handrich

Irina & Joel Herschberger

Kenny & Ashley Rasmussen

Class of 2006 (0%)

Class of 2007 (11%)

Kelsey Conrad

Kala & Brad Converse

Alison Taylor

Zachary Zook

Class of 2008 (0%)

Class of 2009 (0%)

Class of 2010 (0%)

Class of 2011 (7%)

Logan Mordhorst

Edward Peterson

Brooke Schultz

Zach Smith

Class of 2012 (0%)

Class of 2013 (2%)

Wesley McCabe

Class of 2014 (2%)

Garret Eisenbrandt

Faculty/Staff

Lori & Lee Burkey

Darrel & Kathy Camp √

David Chambers

Zig & Teresa Derochowski √

Renai & James DuBois

Abbie Friesen

Sheila & John FSB Hochstetler √

Tammy Huffman-Hall √

Gary & Brenda Hull √

Dora & Serge Ivanitsky √

Dottie & Charles Kamilos √

Linda & Jack Knox

Susie & Tim Kreder √

Howard & Diane McBride

Wendi Miller

Ray & Kay Nussbaum

Dave & Maria Parker

Mark & Caroline Kurtz

Rasmussen

Pat & Lisa Rausch √

Chris & Jeanette Woodard √

Former Faculty/Staff

Merlin SB & Kathleen

Aeschliman √

John & Claudia Beechy

Don & Jennifer Berg

Jim & Betty Boettger

Heidi & Simeon Brubaker

Clayton & Myrtle Gingerich

Jeff & Rose Hackman

Marvin & Jo Hamilton

Von & Steve Hershberger

RuthAnn Hiebert

Joe & Elaine Kauffman

Carl Keener

Karen & Gabino Kenagy Perez

Willard Kennel

Corrie Larson

Rol & BJ Leichty

Pam & Verne Mack

Bruce & Kathleen Magee

Leo & Mary Martin

Cheryl & Ken Mayo

Molly & Tim McCabe

James & Judi Miller

Perry & Delores Miller

Vonnie FSB & Stan SB Oyer

Dorothy Shenk

Bernard & Miriam Showalter

Bob & Willi Snyder

Janet & Kurt Spingath

Carl & Pam Swartz

Carolyn & Roger Trygstad

Andrea & Mike Wall

Twila Zimmerly

Friends of Western

Bernard & Dorothy Aerni

Christopher & Deborah Aldrich

Martin & Chris Allard

Matt & Trisha Allard

Rick & Char Arritola

Jerry Barkman

Will & Cheeri Barnhart FSB √

Ron & Darlene Barnick

Martin & Rhonna Bassett

Ken & Nancy Beachy

Charles & Meloni Beauchamp

Doug & Luanne Berkey

Ken Berkey

Stacy Berkey

Dale & Eleanor Boese

Robert & Beth Bontrager FSB

Todd & Amy Borntreger

Mary Boshart

Sharon Brewer

David Buck

Russell & Janet Buschert

Lance Buhl

Teresa Burns

Margaret Butler

Glenn & Mary Burkholder

Ron & Gloria Camp

Marlys Carter

Joan Caulfield

Larry & Cindy Christenson

Lawrence & Audrey Christeson

Rick & Jodi Christensen

Smithrud

Sharon Cochran

James & Katherine Colvin

Mel Conrad

Gene & Dorene Claassen

Kevin & Tahni DeJager

John & Annola DeJong

David FSB & Martha Detweiler √

Curtis & Phyllis Dorsing

Les & Donna Dorsing

Gladys Deibert

Richard & Christine DuVal √

Roger & Sarah DuVal

Harley & Leora Dyck

Amos & Becky Eash

Wayne & Donna Easley

Shawn & Stephanie Eisner

Linda Ellsworth

Mack & Denise Farag

Elaine Farmer

Gary Fendell

Julie Field

Glen & Sharon Folkert

Mike Freeman

Beulah Fretz FSB

Robert & Sandra Frey

Myrtle Fricke

Carey & Janice Friesen

Ruby Fry-Matson

Johnny & Cheryl Garber

Melva Garber

Robert Garber

Tina & Michael Gearhart

Sally Geistweit

Rod & Carolyn Gerig

Shaun & Heather George

Claudia Gilliam

Dick & Carol Gilsdorf

Gary & Tricia Goldsmith

Eunice Goodrich

Robert & Annee Goodrich

Monty & Cheri Grange

Alvin & Ruth Grasse

Doug & Maryanne Gray

Jon & Kirsten Greeley

Lyle & Mary Hadley

Marvin & Jo Hamilton

Jim & Judy Harper

Jim & Jean Harrison

Jerry & Ronda Havlinek

David & Leanne Hays

Renee & Kevin Henson

Glenn & Jodi Hess

David & Cathy Hockman-Wert

James & Winter Horsley

Ruth Hostetler

Donna Howse

Bruce & Esther Huffman

Marion Hull

Mark & Mary Lou Janeba

Anne Jantzi

Tess Jocson

Dave & Cindy Johnson

Gertrude Johnson

Hannah Johnson

Jo Ann Johnstone

Mike & Lisa Jones

Ike & Vada Kauffman

Joe & Elaine Kauffman

Ray FSB & Tina Kauffman

Tom & Shirley Kay

Gordon & Shari Kelly

Kraig & Nansie Kelly

Earl D & Ev Kenagy

Vera Kennel

Wilbur Kennel

Marty & Rae Donna Killinger

Esther King

Morley & Pearl King

Dean & Deborah Klaus

David & Becky Knieling

Brian & Heather Koenig

Lester FSB & Ruth Kropf

Dan & Shelley Kuykendall

Timothy & Melody Landis

Floyd FSB & Claudia Lapp

Roserio Leichner

Norbert & Christine Leupold

Jon & Andrea Lind Scott

Steve & Cindy Low

Michael & Beverly Mack

Maurice Macy

Brandy Mailer

Tim & Gail Manickam

Nabeel & Jean Mansour

Steve & Rachel Mansour

Fred & Jeri Martin

Juan & Janice Martinez

Mary Kay & Steve Masingila

Vena McCoy

Steve & Bryna McGibbon

Larry & Mary Ann Meeks

Joyce Melody

Clara Miller

Greg & Christi Miller

Peter & Leah Miller

Mary & David Millican

Tom & Dixie Montgomery

Katie Moss

Diane Moustachetti

James & Belle Mullet

Chuck & Betty Myers

Scott & Joyce Nagel

James Nelson

Ronald & Marilyn Nester

Carl & Louise Newswanger √

Howard FSB & Irene Nice

Alvin & Sharon Nisly

Alvin & Wilma Nisly

Willard & Bernita Nofziger

Gary & Karen Nye

Mark & Linda Nye

Dan & LeeAnn O'Leary

Ed & Stephanie O'Neil

Mark Olson

Duane & Wendy Pack

Bradly & Lorna Patterson

Mary Lee & Ev Payton

Eric & Dorothy Pekkola

Ron & Liz Penrose

Gerald & Patricia Peterson

Jerry Peterson

Dwight & Jana Polivka √

Michael & Kelly Polvi

Thomas & Deborah Pierce

Gus P'manolis

Lorna Pruett

Daniel & Katrina Rausch

David & Kathleen Redford

Clarence Reeser FSB

Norma Reeser

Carl & Marianne Reich

Gerald & Leona Robertson

Marcelo & Kristi Rodriguez

S Parzy & Phyllis Rose

Virginia Roy

Bruce & Helle Ruddenklau

Myrl & Freida Sauder

Tim Schabel

Julie Schmeltzer

Kenneth & Karen Schmidt

Peggy Schmidt √

Eldon & Millie Schrock

Elmer & Voleta Schrock

Perry FSB & Audrey Schrock

Kevin & Kari Schumacher

Bernice Schmucker

John FSB & Dixie Schultz

Jon & Andrea Lind Scott

Marion & Cynthia Seick

Tom & Laura Sharr

W.E. & P.A. Shaver

Richard J. Simpson

Doug & Michele Smith

Duncan & Charlene Smith

Victor & Lorene Smith

John & Lisa Stenson

Shirley Stinson

Joseph & Nancy Stolz Petterson

Randy & Mari Stebner

Dennis & Carol Stringer

Richard & Barbara Strong

Fancho & Katie Stubblefield

Fee & Julie Stubblefield √

Doris Stutzman

Tommy & Michelle Swearingen

David & JoAnn Talbott

David & Cheryl Tate

Randall Toews

David & Ruth Tompkins

Betty True

Sedonia Urbigkeit

Steven & Debra Van Klinken

Don & Garnet Verley

Joseph & Florence Voegtlin

Melissa Volbeda

Fred & Renee Vorm

Scott & Chani Washburn

Jennifer Webster

Paul & Helen White

Lanette & Eddie Willig √

Robert & Anne Winkler

Dan & Betty Winters

Jim & Ruth Woodard

Brian & Tammy Wright

Delvin SB & Twila Zook

Businesses &

Program Sponsors*

A C Gilbert's Discovery Village

Albany Cabinets

Aunt Bee's House

Big 5 Sporting Goods

Bullwinkle's

Cascade Roofing of Salem, Inc*

Choice Books

Chuck Colvin Auto Center

Costco

Courthouse Athletic Club

Croissant Company

Daum's Fruitstand

Davidson's Auto Parts

Daynight Donuts

Douglas, Conroyd, & Gibb

Dr. William D Payne

Drift Creek Camp

Edward Jones*

Enchanted Forest

Evergreen Aviation & Space

Figaro's Pizza West Salem

F & W Fence*

Fall Creek Farm & Nursery

Farmer's Building Supply

Figaro's Pizza West Salem

Fisher Farm & Lawn

Fisher Implement

Gerig Wood Design*

Glass Magnum*

Great Harvest Bread Co.

Heppner Chiropractic

Indulgence Salon

Jim Stevenson's Fishing Guide

Service

John's Car Wash

John's Mower Hospital

Kelly's Home Center*

Kris' Kitchen

Lehman's Hardware

Les Schwab Tire Center

West Salem*

Liberty Rock

Lincoln Store*

Linn Benton Tractor

Lowe's of McMinnville

Mac Sports

McDonald Orthodontics

McKenzie Sew On Ad Art

Mennonite Village

Midway Plumbing

Nail Boutique

Norman's Farmer's Market

Norpac Foods Inc.

Oak Park Family Dental

Olsson Industrial Electric*

Outstanding Basketball

Pacific Residential Mortgage

Paperback Exchange

Parkway Health Foods

Party Mart

Pennington Seed

Pet Etc.

Pietro's Restaurant Group, Inc.

Pine Creek Bedding

Pioneer Printing Inc.*

PT Northwest*

Retirement Security, Inc.

Rickreall Farm Supply*

Rite Way Electric

Rock of Ages Mennonite Home*

Roth's West Salem*

Sarah Duval RN*

Schultz Auction Service*

Sefar Inc

Sid's Furniture

Sky Tech

Springs At Sunnyview LLC

Star Rentals

Stutzman Services Inc.

Stutzman Stove & Fly Shop

Super Clips

Target

ThirdRiver Marketing LLC

Today's Hair Salon & Day Spa

Trudel's Deli & Catering

United Way

V2 Family & Cosmetic Dentistry

Valley Recycling & Disposal*

Viesko Quality Concrete

Wallery's Premium Pizza

Weathers Music Corp.

Wells Fargo

Wilcox, Arredondo & Co

Willow Lake Golf Center

Wilson's Carpet One

Withnell Motor Company

Churches

Albany Mennonite Church

Calvary Mennonite Church

Filer Mennonite Church

First Mennonite Church of

McMinnville

Grace Community Church

Lebanon Mennonite Church

Logsden Neighborhood Church

Portland Mennonite Church

The Praying Church

Salem Mennonite Church

Sweet Home Mennonite Church

Western Mennonite Church

Zion Mennonite Church

Estates

Robert Garber

Letha Gingerich

Ivan Kropf

Katie & Marcus Lind

Grace Slatter

Boyd Stauffer

Key

F/S - Current

faculty or staff

FF/S - Former

faculty or staff

SB - School Board

member

FSB - Former

School Board

member

√ - Pioneer Partner

If your name has been misspelled or omitted, please accept our apologies and inform us of the error!

20 Summer 2012

School Administrator

Candidates should have a passion

for Christian education, experience

in relationship building with

constituents and donors, and will

have strong financial and

leadership skills. Consideration

may be given to Interim or

Voluntary Service candidates.

Dorm Staff

Volunteer stipend position. We are

looking for responsible, service

and mission minded individuals

who are called to work with youth.

Evening Cook

Hourly position providing meals

for our dorm Monday – Friday.

We are looking for a responsible,

service and mission minded

individual who has experience

providing meals for large groups .

Bus Drivers (Part time)

WMS is always looking for bus

drivers.

To inquire please visit

www.WesternMennoniteSchool.org/about/employment

or call 503-363-2000

Employment Opportunities

Equipping Students for a Life

of Faith and Learning

Calendar

Board Members

Ron Litwiller (Chair)

Delvin Zook (Vice Chair)

Merlin Aeschliman (Secretary)

Beth Bontrager

Meghan Good

Stan Oyer

Kevin Rediger

Wanda Rohrer-Heyerly

Lee Snyder

Audra Stauffer

Rick Troyer

August

6-10 Baseball & Softball Camps

13-14 Senior Registration

13-15 Elementary Soccer Camp

13-17 High School Volleyball Overnight Camp

13-17 Middle School Soccer Camp

13-17 Middle School Volleyball Camp

13-17 High School Soccer Camp

15 New Student Orientation, 6:30 pm

16-17 Junior Registration

20-21 Sophomore Registration

23-24 Freshman Registration

24-25 High School Student Council Orientation

September 2 Dorm Opens for All Students, 8:00 am

4 School Begins