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1950s

William Heydorn ’55
William Heydorn ’55 reports that his book, Geronimo: The Rest of the Story, has been published by WestBow Press. The book features photos from 1900 and 1901 when his grandfather, Howard Rutsen Furbeck, joined three other seminary students from Rutgers College to “sing the Gospel” to settlers in the new towns forming along rail lines … Continue reading "William Heydorn ’55"

1970s

Karen Johnson-Weiner ’75
Karen Johnson-Weiner ’75 retired in 2016 but continued her research of the Amish, publishing Lives of Amish Women (Hopkins 2020) and All About the Amish (Herald Press 2020). Now her researching days are officially over. This past June, she donated her papers (including extensive correspondence with members of Amish communities) to the Young Center for … Continue reading "Karen Johnson-Weiner ’75"
Adelaide Whitehouse ’75
Adelaide Whitehouse ’75 has published Signs of the Father: A Dana Demeter Mystery #2 under the name A.F. Whitehouse. The first in the series, Signs of Murder, is a finalist (Indie Fiction) for the Chicago Writers Association’s Book of the Year Award.

1980s

Matt Soeter ’81
Matt Soeter ’81 lost his wife of 36 years, Grace Soeter in June 2021. He has subsequently married a widow, Becky Sue Maag Gagnon of Canyon Lake, California. He received a call in November 2021 to San Gabriel Presbyterian Church (ECO), a Chinese American congregation.
Nancy DeWitte ’82 Condon
Nancy DeWitte ’82 Condon reports that many years after paddling across the U.S. in an open canoe, she has published an expedition account. Her adventure memoir is Paddle for Water, Canoeing across America with a Message and a Man I Never Intended to Marry. Armchair adventurers can now experience the trials, adventures, and achievements she … Continue reading "Nancy DeWitte ’82 Condon"
Linda Gruenberg ’86
Linda Gruenberg ’86 released a middle-grade historical novel called Blazes & Brimestone, inspired by the historic fire in Holland, Michigan, 1871. The book is about three children who rescue horses from a livery stable when the city of Holland, Michigan, burns down. She is currently living in Lapland, Sweden.
Michael Dickinson ’87
The Hope College Alumni Association will present Distinguished Alumni Awards to Dr. Michael Dickinson ’87 and Sarah Sanderson ’03 on Saturday, April 29, during the banquet held as part of Alumni Weekend. Dickinson is a specialist in cardiovascular diseases and advanced heart failure and transplant with Corewell Health (formerly Spectrum Health Medical Group) in Grand … Continue reading "Michael Dickinson ’87"

1990s

William Lowry ’91 and Shalom Sonneveldt ’93
William Lowry ’91 and Shalom Sonneveldt ’93 are engaged, an engagement 33 years in the making. They will be making their home in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Shalom is the administrative coordinator and pastoral care assistant at River Terrace church in East Lansing, Michigan.
Jennifer Brady-Johnson ’92
Jennifer Brady-Johnson ’92 received a post-professional doctoral degree in occupational therapy from St. Catherine University in May 2022. Her doctoral project was on evidence-based practices in mental health that contribute to regulation.
Brett VanderKamp ’94
Brett VanderKamp ’94 was named to the Grand Rapids 200 List. This list recognized the most powerful business leaders in West Michigan. He is the CEO of New Holland Brewing Co.
Elizabeth Anker ’96
Elizabeth Anker ’96 has written and published On Paradox: The Claims of Theory. She is a professor of law and associate professor in the Department of English at Cornell University, coeditor of Critique and Postcritique, and author of Fictions of Dignity: Embodying Human Rights in World Literature. Her new book contends that the faith in … Continue reading "Elizabeth Anker ’96"
Andrew “Jon” Adamson ’97
Andrew “Jon” Adamson ’97 is the associate director of Cedar Grove Cemetery at the University of Notre Dame.
Tracy Bednarick-Humes ’98
Tracy Bednarick-Humes ’98 was recognized by the National Association for Gifted Children as a Gifted Coordinator of the Year. She is with Lindbergh Schools, St. Louis, Missouri.

2000s

Brad Herrema ’00
Brad Herrema ’00 is a shareholder in Brownstein Hyatt Farber Screck, LLP firm and has been elevated to chair of the national resource department.
Dana Lamers ’01 VanderLugt
Dana Lamers ’01 VanderLugt reports that Enemies in the Orchard: A World War 2 Novel in Verse will be published by ZonderKidz in September of 2023. The seeds of the novel, which is written for a middle grade audience, were planted in her creative writing classes at Hope two decades ago, when her research revealed … Continue reading "Dana Lamers ’01 VanderLugt"
Ben Fedak ’03, Hartwell Gary ’00, Jamie Pierce ’03 and Jeff Templeton ’03
Ben Fedak ’03, Hartwell Gary ’00, Jamie Pierce ’03 and Jeff Templeton ’03 will host Lyle!stock this summer. Lyle! and many special guests will crank it up to loud (and fun) at Holland’s Park Theatre on Saturday, Aug. 5, for an all-day, all-ages rock and roll celebration. Full details at lylerocks.bandcamp.com
Sara King ’03
Sara King ’03 and Jeffrey Terborg were married.
Sarah Sanderson ’03
The Hope College Alumni Association will present Distinguished Alumni Awards to Dr. Michael Dickinson ’87 and Sarah Sanderson ’03 on Saturday, April 29, during the banquet held as part of Alumni Weekend. Dickinson is a specialist in cardiovascular diseases and advanced heart failure and transplant with Corewell Health (formerly Spectrum Health Medical Group) in Grand … Continue reading "Sarah Sanderson ’03"
Joanna Wiens ’04 Deming
Joanna Wiens ’04 Deming is the new executive director of the Pittsburgh Food Policy Council.
Valerie Patrick ’04 Smith
Valerie Patrick ’04 Smith completed her Master of Science degree in historic preservation at Columbia University’s School of Architecture, Planning, and Preservation. Prior to this degree, she completed an advanced certificate with Columbia, allowing her to study architecture in Paris. Her thesis, “The Small House Movement of the 1920s: Preserving Small ‘Better Houses,’” has been … Continue reading "Valerie Patrick ’04 Smith"
Abbie Matthews ’05
Abbie Matthews ’05 and David Exoo were married on Sept. 24, 2022.
Matt Schwabauer ’06
Matt Schwabauer ’06 moved at the beginning of October to Naples, Florida, where he works as a carpenter at Gulfshore Playhouse, a premier, professional regional theatre in Southwest Florida. He was also recently cast as Captain Von Trapp in The Naples Players’ production of The Sound of Music, which ran March 1 – April 2.
Abby Bolkema ’07 Nyhof
Abby Bolkema ’07 Nyhof is the president of the Montana General Music Teachers Association.
Stephanie Konfara ’07 Wright
Stephanie Konfara ’07 Wright and Justin Wright announce the birth of Asher Joshua on Dec. 17, 2022.
Sarah Herington ’08 Charles
Sarah Herington ’08 Charles and Lee Charles announce the birth of Anita Genavieve on Oct. 17, 2022. She joins her older sisters, Gavi and Jessa. They live in Waukee, Iowa, and Sarah volunteers as a clinic manager at Waukee Area Christian Services Free Primary Care Clinic.
Heather Esfandiari ’09 Dutton
Heather Esfandiari ’09 Dutton and Jason Dutton announce the birth of Carter Alan on Sept. 20, 2022.
Cindy Fein ’09 Krumlauf
Cindy Fein ’09 Krumlauf and Andrew Krumlauf announce the birth of Hendrix Charles on June 7, 2022.
Whitney Heneveld ’10 Rollenhagen and Jake Rollenhagen ’11
Whitney Heneveld ’10 Rollenhagen and Jake Rollenhagen ’11 announce the birth of Rhett Jacob on Nov. 29, 2022.

2010s

Emily Sicard ’10 Nickerson
Emily Sicard ’10 Nickerson and Trevor Nickerson announce the birth of James Allen on Dec. 19, 2022.
Emily Cook ’10 Pierson and Preston Pierson ’10
Emily Cook ’10 Pierson and Preston Pierson ’10 announce the birth of Anna Jean on Oct. 23, 2022.
Luke Hoogeveen ’11 and Leah Patenge ’12 Hoogeveen
Luke Hoogeveen ’11 and Leah Patenge ’12 Hoogeveen announce the birth of Ronan Lucas on Oct. 24, 2022. He joins big sister Alba.
Shelby Schulz ’13 Finney
Shelby Schulz ’13 Finney and Matthew Finney announce the birth of Beckett James on Nov. 25, 2022.
McClane Watson ’15
McClane Watson ’15 of Grand Rapids, Michigan, has been named a Damon Runyon Fellow by the Damon Runyon Cancer Research Foundation, an honor that places him among the most promising early-career scientists in the nation. He is one of only 14 awardees in this year’s class of Damon Runyon Fellows. He is a postdoctoral fellow … Continue reading "McClane Watson ’15"
Ryan Restum ’16
Ryan Restum ’16 and Molly Restum announce the birth of Henry Lou on Nov. 20, 2022.
Jordan Betten ’18 and Emily Byrd ’20 Betten
Jordan Betten ’18 and Emily Byrd ’20 Betten announce the birth of Jason on Oct. 14, 2022.
Kyle Funk ’18
Kyle Funk ’18 and Caleb Parker were married on Oct. 15, 2022.
Kirstin Anderson ’19 Birkhaug
Kirstin Anderson ’19 Birkhaug will return to Hope College this fall as an assistant professor of political science. She will earn her doctorate from the University-Wisconsin Madison this summer.
Megan Altieri ’13
Hope College and the Alumni Board of Directors are proud to announce the recipients of the fourth annual 10 Under 10 Awards. The awards are designed to honor alumni within 10 years of graduation making significant contributions in the local and global community by living out their calling. hope.edu/10under10

2020s

Kiley Corcoran ’20 Gomez
Kiley Corcoran ’20 Gomez is pursuing her J.D. degree at George Mason University Antonin Scalia Law School. In October, she and her partner won the Upper Class Competition hosted by the ASLS Moot Court Board.
Emily Sandstedt ’20 and Jacob Starr ’20
Emily Sandstedt ’20 and Jacob Starr ’20 were married on April 22, 2023.
Mackenzie Hester ’21
Mackenzie Hester ’21 works at Pinkham Notch, a visitor center at the base of Mount Washington. She educates visitors on trail safety information and assists in search and rescues.
Kylie Galloway ’22
Kylie Galloway ’22 is a public relations executive at Guinness World Records in New York, New York.
Matthew Summerfield ’22 and Mikayla Zobeck ’22
Matthew Summerfield ’22 and Mikayla Zobeck ’22 were married on Aug. 6, 2022. Matthew is a neuroscience Ph.D. student at the Carver College of Medicine at The University of Iowa. Mikayla is an account manager at Dow Chemical Consumer Solutions.
Macey Mayer ’23
Macey Mayer ’23 is pursuing a Master of Science degree in occupational therapy at Abilene Christian University in Abilene, Texas.