Class Year: 1990

Jason Eshuis ’97

Jason Eshuis, of Kalamazoo, MI, passed away Wednesday, November 7, 2018. He was born November 17, 1974 in Kalamazoo to John and Joan (Dyksterhouse) Eshuis. Jason was a graduate of Kalamazoo Christian High School and received his Bachelor’s Degree from Hope College. For over 20 years he was employed by PNC Bank. Jason is survived by… Continue Reading →

Chris Carpenter ’90

Chris Carpenter ’90 in January became the fourth professor of emergency medicine in the history of Washington University in St. Louis. He was elected to the Society of Academic Emergency Medicine Board of Directors in March, and since November 2017 has chaired the Schwartz/Reisman Emergency Medicine Institute International Advisory Board. He was appointed to the… Continue Reading →

Christopher Barrett ’91

Christopher Barrett ’91 received a Master of Science degree, in control of infectious diseases, in tropical medicine from the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine in 2001 and is finishing his Doctor of Public Health degree at the University of Illinois at Chicago, School of Public Health. Continue Reading →

Gavin Loo ’93

There’s no way to know how, where or when life journeys will intersect. In 1992, Shonn Colbrunn ’94 and Gavin Loo ’93 posed for a photograph during a weekend trip to Budapest while attending the college’s Vienna Summer School. This past May, they reconnected in Hong Kong and recreated the moment. Shonn, who directs Hope’s… Continue Reading →

Shonn Colburnn ’94

There’s no way to know how, where or when life journeys will intersect. In 1992, Shonn Colbrunn ’94 and Gavin Loo ’93 posed for a photograph during a weekend trip to Budapest while attending the college’s Vienna Summer School. This past May, they reconnected in Hong Kong and recreated the moment. Shonn, who directs Hope’s… Continue Reading →

Kristin Underhill ’95

Kristin Underhill ’95 participated in the Spring Gallery Show at Purdue Polytechnic Institute with an immersive sound and visual art experience titled “Wishes to the Wind.” Continue Reading →

Sara Hewitt ’97

Sara Hewitt ’97 has resigned from her position at a non-profit behavioral health agency after 19 years and is working to find her next passion while continuing to build on the one she has for mental health and substance abuse. She is moving to Cocoa Beach, Florida, and will provide therapy with seniors as she… Continue Reading →

Greg Vlietstra ’97

Greg Vlietstra ’97 is the campaign treasurer for State Representative Brandt Iden, State Representative Pauline Wendzel and State Representative candidate Bronwyn Haltom. Continue Reading →

Rebecca Hollenbeck ’98 Dykhuis

Rebecca Hollenbeck ’98 Dykhuis is the librarian at West Elementary in the Grandville Public School District. This past year she has enjoyed helping kids discover great books and cultivate a love of reading. Continue Reading →

David Theune ’99 and Nikki Rodgers ’99 Theune

David Theune ’99 and Nikki Rodgers ’99 Theune lived in Utrecht, Netherlands, from January through July. David received a Fulbright Distinguished Award in Teaching and ran his passion project, The Share Chair Podcast, from the Netherlands, as he wants to elevate empathy among teens by allowing them to share their stories on the podcast. Continue Reading →

Lauren Baron ’93

Lauren Ray Baron, age 59, peacefully went into the loving arms of his Savior, Jesus Christ, at Faith Hospice at Trillium Woods in Byron Center, MI, on Monday, June 10, 2019, after a long, courageous battle with Multiple Myeloma cancer.  He was born on December 2, 1959, in Platte, South Dakota, to Harvey and Gertrude… Continue Reading →

Megan Beatty ’99 Currie

Currie, Megan 9/27/1977 – 3/17/2019 Encinitas, CA Early Sunday morning, March 17th, 2019, Megan Janine Currie (Beatty), loving wife and mother of four children passed away at the age of 41 after a long and courageous battle with cancer. Megan was born on September 27, 1977 in Kalamazoo, Michigan to Charles John Beatty and Debra… Continue Reading →

Jen Baker ’91

Jen Baker ’91 reports that she moved to Bath, England, last year and is thoroughly enjoying life in the iconic, beautiful spa town filled with Georgian architecture. She is working full time running Jen Baker Ministries and has written eight books to date, with her latest book launched on Friday, Oct. 4. It is titled… Continue Reading →

Rhonda Berg ’91

Rhonda Berg ’91 is a new member of the Detroit Tap Repertory dance company. In addition, she will be performing in the Tap24.7 production of Murder at The TAP’OchoinDecember. Continue Reading →

Tim Johnston ’93

Tim Johnston ’93 reports that his latest novel in his Civil War historical fiction series has been published. Lockett’s Crucible is available in paperback or Amazon Kindle. Continue Reading →