Class Year: 1990

Victoria Derr ’90

Victoria Derr ’90 has recently published her second academic book, Latin American Transnational Children and Youth: Experiences of Nature and Place, Culture and Care Across the Americas with colleague Yolanda Corona. She is an associate professor at California State University Monterey Bay. Continue Reading →

Michelle Hoppe ’90 Long

Michelle Hoppe ’90 Long is currently in her 10th season as director of education at Children’s Theatre of Charlotte and celebrating her latest play adaptation of The Velveteen Rabbit and its premiere on Broadway On Demand available through March 2021. Continue Reading →

Tim Johnston ’93

Tim Johnston ’93 has published the latest novel in his Civil War historical fiction series, Locett’s Betrayal, which is available under the pen name of T.J. Johnston. Continue Reading →

Jeff Baxter ’94

Jeff Baxter ’94 published Exploring Israel: Helpful Insights for Studying the Land of the Bible. The nearly 300-page book explores 30 places in Israel with maps and pictures to help people understand the Bible better and grow their faith. Continue Reading →

Evan Llewellyn ’97

Evan Llewellyn ’97 has been named a principal with Edward Jones holding company. He was one of 161 individuals chosen this year from more than 50,000 associates. Continue Reading →

Tracy Bednarick ’98

Tracy Bednarick ’98 and Chris Humes were married on Dec. 19, 2020, in St. Louis, Missouri. She received a master’s in gifted education from Lindenwood University and is the executive vice president of the Gifted Association of Missouri. Continue Reading →

Matthew Kuiper ’98 and Laurie Byington ’96 Kuiper

Matthew Kuiper ’98 who is an assistant professor of religious studies at Missouri State University, has published his second book, Da’wa: A Global History of Islamic Missionary Thought and Practice, which was published by Edinburgh University Press in late January 2021. He is married to Laurie Byington ’96 Kuiper, and he spent nearly three years… Continue Reading →

Lara Plewka ’98 MacGregor

The Hope College Alumni Association is honoring four alumni with Distinguished Alumni Awards this year. The association plans to celebrate both the 2020 and 2021 honorees virtually at a date to be determined. The awards are normally presented at the annual Alumni Banquet during Alumni Weekend each April, but this year’s and last year’s events… Continue Reading →

Rebecca de Velder ’99 Fein

Rebecca de Velder ’99 Fein and colleague Dr. Leila Kalankesh won the Coronovation 2020 Golden Award granted by the World Business Institute at the United States. Their winning project is called “COVID-19 Voices,” and is an app that allows patients with COVID-19 to track their experiences and provide the real-time data to researchers. Continue Reading →

Bryan Dewey ’95

Passed away Wednesday, November 4, 2020 in Ann Arbor. Bryan was born June 18, 1972 in Kalamazoo, MI the son of Donald and Carol (Alford) Dewey. He graduated from Hackett Catholic High School in 1991 and received a Bachelor’s degree from Hope College in 1995. As an athlete, Bryan had a passion for soccer and… Continue Reading →

Chad Storey ’97

It is with heavy heart that the family of Chad Douglas Storey, 44, of Highland Village, Texas, announce his passing on Wednesday, August 05, 2020. Chad was born to Douglas and Sharron Storey, August 12, 1975 and enjoyed his childhood in Holland, Michigan. Chad graduated from West Ottawa High School in 1993 and continued his… Continue Reading →

Scott Voshel ’98

Scott Voshel ’98 of Holland, Michigan, died on Monday, Dec. 28, 2020. He was 44. Survivors include his wife, Heather FowlerVoshel ’02; and son, Carson. Continue Reading →

Christopher Carpenter ’90 and Panechanh Choummanivong ’93 Carpenter

Christopher Carpenter ’90 and Panechanh Choummanivong ’93 Carpenter report that they enjoyed watching their daughter Kayla Carpenter ’24 compete on Hope’s undefeated JV women’s basketball team this season despite COVID-19 chaos. He was also happy to serve as a consultant for Hope College’s COVID-19 planning team based on his work describing the diagnostic approach to… Continue Reading →

Jason Elmore ’93

Jason Elmore ’93 was elected to the bench for the 28th Circuit Court for Wexford and Missaukee Counties, Michigan. He is a lieutenant colonel in the U.S. Army Reserves JAG Corps. He recently published his first novel, The Field. Continue Reading →

Bill Boerman ’94

Bill Boerman ’94 of Zeeland, Michigan, was named National Amazing Teacher of the Month by Gannett Publications. He is a STEM teacher at Holland Middle School. One project that his students work on is a greenhouse that provides free, fresh produce for district families and community members. Continue Reading →

Hillary Heinze ’97

Hillary Heinze ’97 is chairing the new department of behavioral sciences at UM-Flint. The new department combines four units: psychology, sociology, anthropology and criminal justice. She has served as chair of the psychology department for the past year. Continue Reading →