Grace (Carroll ’38) Albright remembers that Milligan had a mixed quartet in her days.  It represented the college at churches and organizations (Albright was their accompanist).  “But a tour like the choir has – never even dreamed of!” In her four years, the department’s one faculty position was filled by three different people! But what she learned was put to good use – teaching privately and in public schools and earning a master’s degree at the University of Kentucky.  She’s never regretted going to Milligan: “it was a blessing, a priceless opportunity, and a gift from Heaven” she hopes to repay. Her address is 106 Wesley Dr., Wilmore, KY 40390.

     Lynn (Schmidt ’80) Ash writes that it was great to see the Concert Choir in Canton, OH for Spring 2002 – “the choir was fabulous.”  She lives in Canton and has taught music since graduating. Her husband is Gregory (’80). Their address is 2811 River Run Cir., NW, N. Canton, OH 44720. Their email address is pianoplayer_55@yahoo.com.

     Bethany Black (’01) and Ben Paden (’03) were married in Indianapolis, on Saturday, July 19, 2003.  Bethany and Ben are residing in Carmel, Indiana.  The Wakefields attended the wedding, and report that Milligan music “types” Ben Strobl and Dave DiAngelis were in the wedding party.  Also attending were Ross Bader, Heather Brandon, and Miranda McGrain.

     Alana (Trueblood ’97) Cummings started her own Kindermusik program in January 2003. Kindermusik is a music and movement program for children ages 0-7. She became licensed in Kindermusik in August 2001. The Cummings’ are at 167 Mystic Ave., Hollister, MO 65672. 

   Mary Lynn Dell (’81), daughter, Laura Dell Vandermeulen, and father, David, want everyone to know about John Barrett Vandermeulen, who was born on Monday, January 27, 2003. He weighed 7 lbs. 15 oz., was 20.5 inches long and is very healthy.  Everyone is doing well.  The Vandermeulens live in Alexandria, VA.  Mary Lynn is a pediatric psychiatrist at the National Institute of Health.  Her email address is dellml@comcast.net.

   Dennis Elkins (’81) reports that his mother, Karen, was diagnosed with a brain tumor in December 2002. She lapsed into a coma on December 8 and succumbed on December 10.

   Sharla Flora (‘00) can be reached at 18433 Armstead St., Azusa, CA 91702. Her email address is sflora@elic.org.

   Cyndi (Leimbach ’82) Gainous  is music director at East River Park Christian Church in Elizabethton, TN.  This spring she was in Mr. Wakefield’s “Planning and Leading Congregational Music” class.

    Heather (Warner ’80) Glisson asks for continued prayer support during her bout with cancer. She is grateful for the news that there has been approximately 50% shrinkage in her liver tumor. Heather received her last chemo treatment in February.  Praise the Lord! She suggests to take time today to recognize and thank God for the blessings He has given you! Her email address is glissonh@juno.com.

   Laura (Thompson ’84) Golightly and family were in East Tennessee last year for a Thompson family wedding. Laura is Director at First Presbyterian Church Day School. The whole family put a lot of time into their church’s production of “The Prayer of Jabez” at a local theater this past November. The Golightlys live at: 445 10^th Ave., NE, St. Petersburg, FL 33701.

    Lisa Hollis (’99) has a new address – 2201 Horseshoe Cir., W., Longmont, CO 80504.

   Nikki Hughston (’99) teaches school and has 17 private students.  Her students competed in the first preliminary audition for the Texas All State Choir. Every one of them made it and advanced to the next round. Hughston is “very proud”. She finished musical direction of Little Shop of Horrors and will direct Peter Pan (flying and all).  She will be playing the role of Maria Van Trapp in her community theatre’s production of The Sound of Music. She states, “I’m very excited. It’s my first leading role, you know…Broadway’s just around the corner!” Her email address is nhughston@hotmail.com.

    Brian Jackson (’86) announces the birth of his twin boys, Jared Hamilton and Javan Henry Jackson, on December 7, 2002. He would love to reunite with alumni from the Show Choir era at Milligan. His address is 563 Cedar St., Daytona Beach, FL 32114. His email address is bdjacks@earthlink.net.

   Tim Johnson (’82) is Associate Director of University Housing at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville. He and wife Amanda have two sons, Ross (9) and Tyler (7).  Tim has been singing in his church choir.  Last year they staged their first Madrigal Dinner.  His choir director couldn’t figure out how he had all the music memorized after the first rehearsal. His address is 824 Woodsmoke Cir., Knoxville, TN 37922. His email address is tjohnson@gwmail.tuk.edu.

    Jim Knowles (’89) and wife, Nancy, have completed ten years of service at Seymour Heights Christian Church in Seymour, TN, where he is now Minister of Discipleship and Evangelism.  Jim was Lord High Chamberlain for the Christmas Dinners in 1986, 88, and 89, and in Chamber Singers in 1987. His address is 3003 Kimberlin Heights Rd., Knoxville, TN 37920-8716.

   Beth (Bostwick ’84) Lamb accompanied youth from her church to a Christ in Youth week on the Milligan campus.  She teaches music in the Tampa, FL area.  Beth can be reached at 2101 S. Manhattan Ave., Tampa, FL 33629.

    John Lawson (’79) and fiancée, Gail, have announced their engagement, with a wedding date set for August 23, 2003. John recently played Hucklebee in “The Fantasticks” at Miami University. He also directed a one-act play in Fairfield, Ohio. John will be performing in a concert version of “The Magic Flute” at the Ohio Mozart Festival.  John serves on a committee to bring a performing arts center to north suburban Cincinnati, and he is a candidate for election to the Fairfield (OH) city council.
    John still sings in the Cincinnati Symphony Chorus and will be seen with them on a PBS special this summer. In March, eighty members of the May Festival Chorus recorded a patriotic concert with the Cincinnati Pops. This concert was broadcast by PBS on June 25^th. His email address is jwlawson@cinci.rr.com.

      Tim Mahn (’95) is in his fourth year of teaching at Ozark Christian College. He and his wife, Angie (Armstrong ’96), had a new addition to the family in July, 2001 – Elijah David. Last summer, Tim began his Master’s work at Florida State University. Their address is 3698 Alpaca Rd., Joplin, MO 64804. His email address is yeomahn@hotmail.com.

      Miranda McGrain (’02) teaches voice lessons on Monday nights, rehearses with a Baltimore area women’s choir, Canticle Singers, on Tuesday nights, and has commitments at church on Wednesday and Thursday nights. McGrain now teaches public school music in the position formerly held by Cathy (Pulliam ’80) Potter.  She says, “They were very impressed with the education that I received at Milligan. In fact, the human resources officer said she’d give an interview to anyone who came from Milligan!” Miranda’s email address is Ranna80@netscape.net. 

      Derek C. McNatt (’99)  graduated in December 2002 from Southern Methodist University with a Masters of Sacred Music: Choral Conducting and a Masters of Sacred Music: Voice Performance.  Also, he is announcing his engagement to Emily Castine. They will be married on August 23, 2003 in Perkins Chapel, on the campus of S.M.U. His address is 4636 N. Josey Ln., Apt. 1721, Carrollton, TX 75010. His email is dmcnatt@flowermoundumc.org.

      Rob Meier (’01) is Music Minister at Eau Gallie Christian Church in Melbourne, Florida.  He also teaches voice at Florida Christian College one day a week. He and his wife, Lori (Turner ’99) Meier, are excited about building a house in the Melbourne area. The Meierses live at 150 Augusta Way, Melbourne, FL 32940.  Their email address is rob@egcc.org.

      Sara (Dazey ’98) Miller announces the arrival of a son, Tobin Ross Miller. He was born at home on March 24, 2003 and joins big sister, Shira Faith (June 3, 2001). Her address is 1836 Greystone Trail, Orlando, FL 32818. Her email address is ShiraFaith@cs.com.

      Bruce Montgomery (’64) is retired as of spring of 2002 after 37 years of teaching -- 32 at Longwood University. His address is 154 Fox Hill Rd., Rice,  VA 23966.

   Stephen Morton (’79) continues as Artistic Director of the American Chamber Chorale. The Chorale has recorded a CD of their 2001 Christmas Celebration. The recording is available through (www.corovoce.org). The Chorale performs this season with the St. Louis Chamber Orchestra. Morton continues to teach on the faculty of St. Louis University. 

    Angel Mumaw ('97) moved back to Indiana last June to be close to her new baby nephew, Dillon. She is a very proud Auntie! Dillon was born on June 27, 2002. Angel serves as the music teacher at Summitville and Liberty Elementary Schools in the Madison-Grant School Corporation. She performed in “Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat” with Kingsport Theatre Guild in June and July 2002, “Godspell” with Kokomo Civic Theatre in September 2002, and was cast in “Private Lives” also with Kokomo Civic Theatre, which was performed in February. Her address is 315 E. Main St., Greentown, IN 46936. Her email address is ammsongbird@yahoo.com or  angel.mumaw@mgargylls.com. 

      Cathy (Pulliam ’80) Potter writes that her choir has been asked to perform at the County Wide Remembrance Ceremony for September 11^th. Her group is the only elementary group singing. The family moved to Florida this past April. Her husband, Joey (’79), accepted the position of Youth Pastor at First Christian Church, Ft. Myers, FL. Her email address is cpotter@netfox.net.

      Melanie (Oliver ’99) Reid married Everett in September 1999 and moved to Florida in January 2002, where Everett serves in the U.S. Air Force. She is working at a local credit union. She asks that we remember the country and our military during these difficult times.  She says, “Please tell Carlene Eastridge hello, and yes, the move has been great for me!” Her address is 1851 Stella Ln., Apt. 533, Ft. Walton Beach, FL 32548. Her email address is mrluvsbeach@hotmail.com.

     Debi Colina Robertson’s mother passed away unexpectedly on February 24^th. Debi’s two foster girls are “doing great.” Son, Nathan just turned 23 and is also doing well. Debi’s email address is koolmal_45014@yahoo.com.

    Molly Tatum (’02) serves on the staff of Southeast Christian Church, in Louisville, Kentucky, as Communications Specialist. She recently wrote the publicity materials for the church’s $35 million building campaign. Molly also serves on the music and drama team at Southeast. Her email address is MeTatum@secc.org.

    Mary Lou (Layman ’79) Turner received her Master of Music Education degree from Muskingum College.  She is in her 14^th year of teaching for Southwest Licking Schools at Etna Elementary.  Turner and her husband, Tim, have four children. Mary Lou and Tim raise llamas on their farm, and she is a local 4H advisor. She also enjoys weaving and spinning her own fiber. Her address is 2830 Old Millersport Rd., Lancaster, OH 43130. Her email address is tturner@greenapple.com.

    Janet (Lutes ’87) Wideman says, “hello Milligan Music Department.” She has been married for 16 years and has 3 children, Vannessa, 13, Sean, 5, and Vincent, 2. Vanessa hopes to compete in tae kwan do at the Pan American Games next year. Janet has her own business and provides vocal leadership for worship at their church. She writes, “We would love to see you. Thank you for some awesome memories of our growing years. We loved every minute of it.” Their address is 4315 Daleview Ave., Dayton, OH 45405. The email address is DJWideman@msn.com.

      Robin Zimmerman (’82) writes, “It is a blessing to go to a job every day that I enjoy.” He is an adjunct professor in music at Lynchburg College, with the possibility that the position will become full-time. “It’s only taken twenty years,” he says, “but I might get to use that degree after all.” He also continues as pianist in an area church. He attended his first reunion in October: “It was awesome  seeing dear friends that I haven’t seen for a long time, but  both the town and  campus  have  changed so much that I spent quite a bit of time getting lost.”  Robin resides at 912 Grand Abre Dr., Bedford, VA 24523. His email address is robinz@cablenet-va.com.