Class Year: 1990

Geoffrey Legg ’94

Geoffrey D. Legg, age 45, of Holland, passed away Friday, December 15, 2017, at his home, ending a courageous battle with cancer. Geoff worked at Holland Public Schools in many different positions; technology was his favorite. He loved the outdoors and biking and especially enjoyed being involved in his children’s sports. Geoff is survived by… Continue Reading →

Brent Williams ’96

Brent (“B-Dub,” “Brentley”) Williams, 43, died unexpectedly and peacefully at his home early on the morning of Wednesday, November 8, 2017, in Arlington, MA. Born on January 4, 1974, he grew up in Fruitport, MI, and was a graduate of Fruitport High School. Brent earned a BS in Chemistry and Biology at Hope College in Holland, MI,… Continue Reading →

Christopher VanderSlice ’99

Chris VanderSlice, age 40, of Grandville, left his broken and battered body to run into the loving arms of his Savior, Jesus on Saturday, October 28, 2017. Chris is finally free of the cancer that he suffered from for the past four years, and the paralysis that held him back for the past two years.… Continue Reading →

Todd Adams ’91

Todd Adams ’91 was elected as a fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science in fall 2017. AAAS is the world’s largest general scientific society. Continue Reading →

Laura Holloway ’91

Laura Holloway ’91 received her master’s in mathematics from Villanova University in May 2017. She is now teaching mathematics classes at Bucks County Community College in Bucks County, Pennsylvania. Continue Reading →

David Zomer ’91

David Zomer ’91 was installed as senior minister of Bethany Reformed Church in Kalamazoo, Michigan, on Sunday, March 18, by the Southwest Michigan Classis. He previously served as minister of Powell River Reformed Church of Powell River, British Columbia, and as an RCA missionary in Hungary and Italy. He was baptized at Bethany and has… Continue Reading →

Bill Boerman ’94

Bill Boerman ’94 received the educator excellence award from the Air Zoo in Portage, Michigan, during its fifth annual West Michigan Science Innovation Hall of Fame Awards on Saturday, April 21. He teaches in Holland Public’s STEM/STEAM program, which launched in the 2016-17 school year. Continue Reading →

Sandy Federico ’96

Sandy Federico ’96 reports that she has started an exciting mid-career change adventure. After many years of teaching dance in private studios and public schools, most recently at the Academy for Academics & Arts in Huntsville, Alabama, she has moved to Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, to pursue a degree in physical therapy at Chatham University. Continue Reading →

Phillip Torrence ’96

During its May meeting, the Hope College Alumni Association Board of Directors appointed four new members and elected two new officers. The board’s new members are: Chandler Alberda, a junior from Austin, Texas; Lindsay Allward-Theimer ’11 of Atlanta, Georgia; Suzanne Marceny ’82 Caltrider of Mason, Michigan; and Phillip Torrence ’96 of Portage, Michigan. Newly elected as vice president… Continue Reading →

Daniel Cwik ’97

Daniel Cwik ’97 of Hoffman Estates, Illinois, worked for six months as a material handler at Insight in 2017-18 and in March started a job as a temporary mail clerk for Ricoh in Northbrook, Illinois. He is also considering a computer support certification and updating skills in HTML. Continue Reading →

Sufjan Stevens ’98

Sufjan Stevens ’98 performed his song “Mystery of Love” during the internationally televised 90th Academy Awards ceremony on March 4. Nominated for Best Original Song, “Mystery of Love” is one of three songs that he has in the film Call Me by Your Name. Read more about Sufjan on the Alumni Blog. Continue Reading →

Glyn Williams ’98

Glyn Williams ’98 is the vice president of the west region of Rapport Worldwide, a media planning and buying agency that is part of the Interpublic Group. Since helping found the Los Angeles, California, office of Rapport in 2013, he has led the office to double its staffing and more than triple the billings with… Continue Reading →

Megan Masta ’99 Stiverson

Megan Masta ’99 Stiverson is a family court referee, juvenile court administrator and youth home administrator with the 1st Circuit CourtFamily Division in Hillsdale County. She was the assistant and chief assistant prosecuting attorney for the past 13 years. She now presides primarily over child abuse/neglect cases and juvenile delinquency and is a team member… Continue Reading →

Sonya Hamm ’92 Brown

Sonya Hamm ’92 Brown, age 50, passed away May 17, 2018, at her home, surrounded by her family. Sonya was born December 23, 1967 to James and Helga (Kluge) Hamm II in Muskegon. She attended Mona Shores High School and was a Young American for two years following her graduation. She also traveled to, and… Continue Reading →

Mark Bast ’92

Mark Bast ’92 of Grand Rapids, Michigan, visited campus this spring to celebrate a treasured recent acquisition: a 1983 BMW 320i, the same make, model and color as a car that he purchased in 1991 and drove as a student but had to sell following an accident. When he discovered it for sale online, from… Continue Reading →

Karen Bentz ’92 Howatt

Karen Bentz ’92 Howatt is the assistant professor of nursing at Siena Heights University. She completed her Doctor of Nursing Practice degree from American Sentinel University in education leadership in August. Continue Reading →

Johanna Pscodna ’92

Johanna Pscodna ’92 received the Michigan Music Education Association (MMEA) 2018 Outstanding Administrator Award. She received the award in recognition of and appreciation for outstanding administrative support to MMEA and the cause of music education in Michigan. Johanna is in her 12th year as principal of Keicher Elementary in Michigan Center, Michigan. Continue Reading →

Anna-Lisa Cox ’94

As a scholar of 19th-century U.S. history, Anna-Lisa Cox ’94 isn’t accustomed to being in the spotlight. With the publication of her book The Bone and Sinew of the Land: America’s Forgotten Black Pioneers and the Struggle for Equality, however, she found herself the subject of numerous media interviews, recipient of multiple invitations to discuss her work… Continue Reading →