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1940s

John De Vries ’41
John De Vries ’41 and his wife, Ruth, of Palo Alto, California, affected the world in retirement. After John retired from the research faculty at Cal State Hayward in 1987, they heard a missionary speak at their church, Menlo Park Presbyterian. The obstacle facing missionaries was their need for batteries to power their radios and … Continue reading "John De Vries ’41"

1950s

William H. Heydorn ’55
Soon, students from around the world will be traveling to Hope, some from blocks away and some from the opposite side of the globe. In the summer of 1927, William A. Heydorn ’28 and Howard R. Sluyter ’28 made an “epochal tour” from Holland to Long Island (and back) in a $10 Model T assembled … Continue reading "William H. Heydorn ’55"

1960s

Katherine Reynolds ’61
Katherine Reynolds ’61 was on a tour bus on the way to the Blue Lagoon in Iceland in April, when she started a conversation with another woman. They soon discovered that they are both Hope graduates. Pam Palmer ’91 is teaching in Loudoun County, Virginia, and Katherine is living in Durango, Colorado, where she a … Continue reading "Katherine Reynolds ’61"
Norman Kansfield ’62
Norman Kansfield ’62 was recently honored by Union Theological Seminary in New York City, the theological institution from which he received an STM degree in 1967. In October 2018, Union named him one of four distinguished alumni and presented him with the 2018 Unitas Award “for his steadfast and heroic activism on behalf of LGBTQ … Continue reading "Norman Kansfield ’62"
Darrel Staat ’64
Darrel Staat ’64 is the coordinator of the Higher Education Executive Leadership (Ed.D.) program at Wingate University and had a second book published by Rowman and Littlefield in February 2019 titled Exponential Technologies: Higher Education in an Era of Serial Disruptions. During the 2018-19 academic year, he made seven presentations to educational and leadership audiences in … Continue reading "Darrel Staat ’64"
Carina Erikson ’65 and Sue Rose ’66 Naumann
Carina Erikson ’65 and Sue Rose ’66 Naumann, who’d roomed together as students, reconnected for the first time in 54 years courtesy of a Hope regional event held in May at Wyckoff Reformed Church in New Jersey to introduce new president Matthew A. Scogin ’02. Sue volunteered to call alumni for the reception, and it … Continue reading "Carina Erikson ’65 and Sue Rose ’66 Naumann"
Timothy Tam ’69
Timothy Tam ’69 received the highest award for service from The Christian Medical Dental Society of Canada during the group’s 50th conference, held in Vancouver in British Columbia. He is now practicing with his son, Isaac Tam ’01. He is practicing orthodontics and pediatric dentistry in Vancouver.

1970s

Jon Constant ’72
Jon Constant ’72 published a second edition of his 2018 book, Leelanau by Kayak. It includes new material and over 20 new photos from kayaking Leelanau’s 100-mile Great Lake shoreline, as well as 23 of its beautiful inland lakes and three of its rivers.
James De Boer ’72
James De Boer ’72 retired after decades of practicing family medicine in Danville, Illinois, and moved with Joyce, his wife of 41 years, to Washougal, Washington, to be nearer to their children. He is also an artist/printmaker and is active in the Portland, Oregon, arts scene.
Michael Ebbers ’73
Michael Ebbers ’73 and Kathy Ebbers are piloting their 33-foot cruiser boat on a 6,000-mile journey known as the Great Loop. This route circumnavigates the eastern third of the United States. They began in Norfolk, Virginia, went north through New York, west through Canada, then south past Chicago, Illinois, down inland rivers to Mobile, Alabama. … Continue reading "Michael Ebbers ’73"
Mark Brown ’77
Mark Brown ’77 has been inducted into the Bakken Society of Medtronic, Inc., in recognition of his multiple technical contributions to the company and to the biomedical-device industry. Since the Bekken Society was established in 1979, only 147 have been inducted. He has been with Medtronic since 1994. He’s now leading Medtronic efforts to collect data and … Continue reading "Mark Brown ’77"
Vicki Glenn ’79 Borreson
Vicki Glenn ’79 Borreson reports that the highlight of the last few years is that she is a cancer survivor.
Jill Nihart ’79 Van Zyl
Jill Nihart ’79 Van Zyl was inducted into the Lakewood Hall of Fame for 2019. This award recognizes former students and staff members who have made an exceptional contribution to society, achieved exceptional success, brought honor and prestige to Lakewood Public Schools, and have exhibited such qualities of character and action as to be outstanding role … Continue reading "Jill Nihart ’79 Van Zyl"

1980s

Lois Lema ’80
Lois Lema ’80 and her basset hound “Dexter” have continued to do much therapy-dog work in New Hampshire. Dexter is with the Alliance of Therapy Dogs and has been since 2017. He’ll be four in September. She reports that Dexter is loved at the nursing homes they visit. One home paints his nails a lovely … Continue reading "Lois Lema ’80"
Kevin Kraay ’81
Avid runner Kevin Kraay ’81, long-time business manager at Hope, hit the road with added purpose on Saturday, May 4, during the Nana’s Run 5K held in Grand Rapids, Michigan, on behalf of ALS patients and research. “It was especially memorable as I could honor my mom who passed away 15 years ago from ALS,” … Continue reading "Kevin Kraay ’81"
Thomas Picard ’81
Thomas Picard ’81 of Richland, Michigan, is a psychiatrist who has left clinical practice for now as he pursues other interests. His book Star Trek: A Psychoanalysis, published in 2018, takes an in-depth look at the original 1960s Star Trek television series, and is intended to provide insights in an engaging and fun way for any … Continue reading "Thomas Picard ’81"
Thomas Kessel ’83
Thomas Kessel ’83 has joined Integrated Fiduciary Advisory Services as managing director. Integrated is a boutique wealth-management firm based in Birmingham Michigan, supporting the creation and preservation of the wealth of owners of privately-held business and family offices, and as well as trustees of foundations, endowments and retirement plans.
Charles Hyde ’84
Charles Hyde ’84 received a Master of Business Administration degree from Saint Joseph’s University in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, in April.
Johnny Marmelstein ’85
Johnny Marmelstein ’85 led the girls’ varsity soccer team at St. Margaret’s Episcopal School in San Juan Capistrano, California, to the CIF State Regional Championship, the first in school history. He was also named CIF-Southern Section Division four Coach of the Year, and, earlier in the season, he earned his 500th career win. His overall career … Continue reading "Johnny Marmelstein ’85"
Greg Reid ’86
Greg Reid ’86 received a law degree last year from Loyola University’s Beazley Institute for Health Law and Policy in Chicago, Illinois, with a focus on international data-privacy regulations and FDA regulatory law. He currently leads a large group of professionals as managing director of BDO LLP’s data privacy group that supports global clients’ data-privacy … Continue reading "Greg Reid ’86"
Lisa Jurries ’86 Waldorf
Lisa Jurries ’86 Waldorf was named Teacher of the Year at Hopewell Middle School in Milton, Georgia. She teaches students with moderate to severe intellectual disabilities.
Scott Buhrmaster ’88
Scott Buhrmaster ’88 has accepted a position as chief executive officer at Calibre Press, Inc., a market-leading law enforcement training organization that trains officers of all ranks from a wide range of federal, state and local agencies nationwide. Scott first worked with Calibre in 1989 shortly after graduating from Hope. The ceo position follows an … Continue reading "Scott Buhrmaster ’88"
Julie Maire ’88 Turner
Julie Maire ’88 Turner is a professor and department chair of nonprofit administration at Lindenwood University in the St. Louis, Missouri, region. She was selected to enter academic research and provide training in the use of experiential learning in nonprofit management at the Nonprofit Academic Centers Council international conference in July at the Cass School … Continue reading "Julie Maire ’88 Turner"
Kathleen McGookey ’89
Kathleen McGookey ’89 has published a limited-edition letterpress chapbook called Nineteen Letters.

1990s

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 "Chris Carpenter ’90"
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.
Daniel Osterbaan ’91
Daniel Osterbaan ’91 has returned to the Hope College campus as the director of development for parent giving. He was with Marsh USA Inc. for 21 years.
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 "Gavin Loo ’93"
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 "Shonn Colburnn ’94"
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.”
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 "Sara Hewitt ’97"
Joshua Kooistra ’97
Joshua Kooistra ’97 is chief medical officer of the hospital and medical group at Spectrum Health.
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.
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.
Mike Farmer ’99
Mike Farmer ’99 is the executive vice president of operational excellence, people and growth at BMC Stock Services.
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.

2000s

Eric Goodman ’00
Eric Goodman ’00 received the 2019 Award for Insolvency and Restructuring from Client Choice. He is a partner with the law firm Baker Hostetler, LLP.
Paul VanderLaan ’00
Paul VanderLaan ’00 is an associate professor of pathology at Harvard Medical School and is the medical director of cytopathology and thoracic pathology at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center in Boston, Massachusetts.
John Williams ’00
John Williams ’00 is the associate director of Dartmouth for Life in the alumni relations department at Dartmouth College in Hanover, New Hampshire. He is developing programming to engage and help the alumni community thrive in their careers, family life and wellness.
Alexander Awuviri ’01
Alexander Awuviri ’01 completed a Master of Science degree in electrical and computer engineering at Marquette University in August 2002 and completed a Master of Business Administration degree in finance at the University of Ghana Business School in June 2015. He was elevated to senior member, Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers in February 2012 … Continue reading "Alexander Awuviri ’01"
Amy Avery ’02
Amy Avery ’02 and Chad Weese were married on Jan. 9, 2019, in Queenstown, New Zeeland.
Stephanie Schaap ’02 Bauman and Josh Bauman ’03
Stephanie Schaap ’02 Bauman and Josh Bauman ’03 announce the birth of Jack Michael on Nov. 24, 2018. He joins big brothers Jonathan and Charlie.
Erin Hughes ’02 Cobb
Erin Hughes ’02 Cobb and Jeff Cobb announce the birth of Finley Meredith on Dec. 30, 2018. She was welcomed by her two big brothers, Kaelan and Brennan.
Raj Malviya ’02
Raj Malviya ’02 is a partner in the private-client practice group of Miller Johnson and a Fellow in the America College of Trust and Estate Counsel (ACTEC). He was on a committee with eight other national trust and estate experts that drafted and filed an amicus brief with the United States Supreme Court on a trust … Continue reading "Raj Malviya ’02"
Alison Molter ’02
Alison Molter ’02 and Kevin Norton were married on June 24, 2016, and announce the birth of Alexis Roselle on Oct. 18, 2019. She joins big sister Hailey Marie.
Kelli Hoogerhyde ’05 Burdick
Kelli Hoogerhyde ’05 Burdick and Matthew Burdick announce the birth of Lilah Marie on Oct. 5, 2018.
Amy Wing ’05 Morgan
Amy Wing ’05 Morgan and Kyle Morgan announce the birth of Murray Robert on March 13, 2019. He joins big sister Vera and big brother Lowell.
Michelle Knapman ’05 Quigley
Michelle Knapman ’05 Quigley and Nathanial Quigley announce the birth of Cora on Nov. 27, 2018.
Shea Tuttle ’06
Shea Tuttle ’06 co-edited Can I Get a Witness? Thirteen Peacemakers, Community Builders and Agitators for Faith and Justice, which was published in February. In October, her first authored book, Exactly as You Are: the Life and Faith of Mister Rogers will be published.
Megan Purtee ’07 Langille and Scott Langille ’07
Megan Purtee ’07 Langille and Scott Langille ’07 announce the birth of Tyler Edward on Aug. 15, 2018. He joins big brother Evan. They reside in Ann Arbor, Michigan.
Sara Baffoe ’08
Sara Baffoe ’08 was chosen as the employee of the month for January from the Telluride Education Association. She is a sixth- and eighth-grade counselor.
Justin Barry ’08
Justin Barry ’08 is an associate with Cantor Colburn, one of the largest intellectual- property law firms in the country. He works in the firm’s Detroit office in Troy, Michigan.
Craig De Voto ’08
Craig De Voto ’08 received his Ph.D. in policy studies in urban education from the University of Illinois at Chicago
Heidi Weir ’08 Franklin
Heidi Weir ’08 Franklin and Darrin Franklin announce the birth of Blaney on March 28, 2019. Heidi is the ATEQ’s North American marketing manager for industrial and aviation test equipment.
Eric Ruda ’08 and Kathryn O’Connell ’08 Ruda
Eric Ruda ’08 and Kathryn O’Connell ’08 Ruda announce the birth of their second daughter, Eloise Juliet, on Dec. 29, 2018.
Angela Stoyanovitch ’08
Angela Stoyanovitch ’08 reports that she is going entrepreneurial with her new business, Legal Drugs Agency LLC. After a dozen years of working in the drug development or biomedical research industry helping to create new pharmaceutical drugs, she is ready to help educate the public on this complex and complicated journey. You can listen in … Continue reading "Angela Stoyanovitch ’08"
Jessica Ruggio ’09 Anderson
Jessica Ruggio ’09 Anderson received a Juris Doctor degree on May 5, 2019, from Florida State University College of Law. She graduated magna cum laude and completed the business law certificate program. She will be serving as a federal judicial clerk for two years.
Katrina Buys ’09
Katrina Buys ’09 and Jacob Houf were married on June 15, 2018, in Grand Rapids, Michigan.
Hillary Delhagen ’09
Hope College and the Alumni Board of Directors is proud to announce the recipients of the second 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. All are welcome to join the recipients … Continue reading "Hillary Delhagen ’09"
Julia Defoe ’09 DeVos
Julia Defoe ’09 DeVos and Tyler DeVos announce the birth of Adelaide Eleanor on Jan. 23, 2019.
Kristin Dittenhafer-Reed ’09
Hope College and the Alumni Board of Directors is proud to announce the recipients of the second 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. All are welcome to join the recipients … Continue reading "Kristin Dittenhafer-Reed ’09"
Lindsey Ferguson ’09
Lindsey Ferguson ’09 was a featured principal dancer in the fourth episode of the first season of Amazon’s award-winning show The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel. The series has won three Golden Globe Awards and five Emmy Awards. She made her debut in May as The White Queen in the award-winning immersive dance theatre show Then She … Continue reading "Lindsey Ferguson ’09"
Nathan Johnson ’09
Nathan Johnson ’09 received a Ph.D. in biblical studies from Princeton Theological Seminary in May 2019. He and Caitlin Schrock ’09 Johnson moved to Indianapolis, Indiana, where Nathan is an assistant professor of New Testament in the department of philosophy and religion at the University of Indianapolis.
Christine Washington ’09 Michel
Hope College and the Alumni Board of Directors is proud to announce the recipients of the second 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. All are welcome to join the recipients … Continue reading "Christine Washington ’09 Michel"
Samuel Ogles ’09
Samuel Ogles ’09 is the director of marketing and communications for the Transforming Center, an ecumenical nonprofit in Wheaton, Illinois. Founded and led by Ruth Haley Barton, the Transforming Center creates space for the transformation of Christian leaders and communities.
Rachel Bakken ’09 Romero
Hope College and the Alumni Board of Directors is proud to announce the recipients of the second 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. All are welcome to join the recipients … Continue reading "Rachel Bakken ’09 Romero"
Diego Romero ’09
Hope College and the Alumni Board of Directors is proud to announce the recipients of the second 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. All are welcome to join the recipients … Continue reading "Diego Romero ’09"
Brandon Smith ’09
Brandon Smith ’09 and Stephanie Smith announce the birth of Bella Joy on April 2, 2019. They live in Lafayette, Indiana, where Brandon and Stephanie serve as the co-pastors of Heartland Community Church.
Dirk Van Bruggen ’09
Dirk Van Bruggen ’09 and Nichole Van Bruggen announce the birth of Emmalynn Ann on Feb. 14, 2019.
Andrew VanderYacht ’09 and Jillian Greshel ’09 VanderYacht
Andrew VanderYacht ’09 and Jillian Greshel ’09 VanderYacht announce the birth of Harper Aleea and Paisley Hope on Jan. 30, 2019.

2010s

Gabriel Courey ’10
Gabriel Courey ’10 spoke at Hope on Monday, March 4, on “Gender & Racial Wage Differentials in Nonprofit Hospitals” through the Department of Economics and Business.
Kayla Borgman ’10 Fik
Kayla Borgman ’10 Fik and Joshua Fik announce the birth of Norah Mae on March 1, 2019.
Stephen Hobson ’10 and Kelsey Hawkins ’11 Hobson
Stephen Hobson ’10 and Kelsey Hawkins ’11 Hobson announce the birth of Sawyer Isaac on April 7, 2019, which is also Stephen’s birthday.
Alison Meshkin ’10 Sale
Alison Meshkin ’10 Sale and Scott Sale announce the birth of Evelyn Victoria on March 5, 2019.
Alison Garza ’10 Wicker
Hope College and the Alumni Board of Directors is proud to announce the recipients of the second 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. All are welcome to join the recipients … Continue reading "Alison Garza ’10 Wicker"
Emily Kreichelt ’11 Hurrell
Emily Kreichelt ’11 Hurrell and Jacob Hurrell announce the birth of Isaac Jacob on April 2, 2019.
Kimberly Slotman ’11 Lee and Matthew Lee ’11
Kimberly Slotman ’11 Lee and Matthew Lee ’11 announce the birth of Oliver Philip on March 19, 2019. Matthew received a Master of Divinity degree from Western Theological Seminary.
Anna Leach ’12 Hartge
During its May meeting, the Hope College Alumni Association Board of Directors appointed Anna Leach ’12 Hartge of Washington, D.C.
Amanda French ’12 Jacobs
Amanda French ’12 Jacobs and Paul Jacobs announce the birth of Eloise Kaye on Jan. 27, 2019.
Anna Leach ’12
Anna Leach ’12 and Paul Hartge were married on Feb. 9, 2019. Paul is a graduate of Calvin College (now University), and they met through the Hope-Calvin Rivalry games. They live in Washington, D.C.
Lindsey Boeve ’12 Zona and John Zona ’13
Lindsey Boeve ’12 Zona and John Zona ’13 announce the birth of Rose Eleanor on March 1, 2019.
Matt Rutter ’12
Hope College and the Alumni Board of Directors is proud to announce the recipients of the second 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. All are welcome to join the recipients … Continue reading "Matt Rutter ’12"
Philip Zuska ’12
Philip Zuska ’12 graduated from American University of the Caribbean School of Medicine. His residency is in family medicine at Aurora Health Care in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
Michelle VandenBerg ’13 Koster
Michelle VandenBerg ’13 Koster received a Doctorate of Psychology degree from Wheaton College in May. She has accepted a commission with the United States Navy as a psychologist and began her tour of duty in Portsmouth, Virginia.
Adam Maley ’13
Hope College and the Alumni Board of Directors is proud to announce the recipients of the second 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. All are welcome to join the recipients … Continue reading "Adam Maley ’13"
Haley DeRoo ’13 Prins
Haley DeRoo ’13 Prins and William Prins announce the birth of Aurora Joy on March 19, 2019.
Adrianne Brown ’13 Rose and Jordan Rose ’14
Adrianne Brown ’13 Rose and Jordan Rose ’14 announce the birth of Crew Robert on April 22, 2019.
Lauren Huisingh ’14 Herbert
Lauren Huisingh ’14 Herbert and Scott Herbert announce the birth of Colson Scott on Jan. 30, 2019.
Christian Leathley ’14
Christian Leathley ’14 is traveling aboard the Iron Giant, a Norwegian fishing vessel, studying orca migration patterns.
Tara Snyder ’14
Tara Snyder ’14 received a Master of Arts Management at Carnegie Mellon University’s Heinz College of Information Systems and Public Policy on May 18.
Allyson Hoffman ’15
Multiple recent graduates — a total of 15 from 2015 through 2019 — have received recognition through either the Fulbright U.S. Student Program sponsored by the U.S. Department of State or the Graduate Research Fellowship Program of the National Science Foundation. Fulbright: English teaching assistantships for 2019-20: Allyson Hoffman ’15, to Norway
Mariza Mandujano-Ortiz ’15
Mariza Mandujano-Ortiz ’15 is pursing a master’s degree in theology at the University of Notre Dame through the Echo Graduate Service Program, a formation program designed to integrate work, study and a life of faith to serve the church.
Isabel Morris ’15
Isabel Morris ’15 spoke at Hope on Friday, April 5, on “Beyond Feature Detection: Nondestructive Material Characterization Using Ground Penetrating Radar and Attribute Analysis” for the Department of Engineering’s weekly seminar.
Jordyn Severt ’15
Jordyn Severt ’15 received a Master of Science degree in occupational therapy from Milligan College in December 2018.
Steve Stinson ’15
Steve Stinson ’15 spoke at Hope on Friday, March 1, during an engineering seminar on “Making Food: Fast-Paced Collaborative Engineering.” He is a mechanical engineer in Burns and McDonnell’s foods and manufacturing group.
Meghanne Tighe ’15
Multiple recent graduates — a total of 15 from 2015 through 2019 — have received recognition through either the Fulbright U.S. Student Program sponsored by the U.S. Department of State or the Graduate Research Fellowship Program of the National Science Foundation. National Science Foundation Honorable mention was awarded to Meghanne Tighe ’15, who is pursuing … Continue reading "Meghanne Tighe ’15"
Andrew Zahrt ’15
Andrew Zahrt ’15 received a Ph.D. in applied psychology from Southern Illinois University on May 11, 2019.
Gavin Donley ’16
Gavin Donley ’16 spoke at Hope on Friday, March 29, during an engineering seminar on “The Yielding Transition in Soft Materials.” He is a Ph.D. candidate in the department of chemical and biomolecular engineering at the University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign.
Jeff Holmes ’16
Jeff Holmes ’16 spoke at Hope on Friday, Feb. 15, during an engineering seminar on “The Role of Controls Engineering in Industrial Automation.” He is a control engineer at Apex Controls in Hudsonville, Michigan.
Marisela Meraz ’16
Marisela Meraz ’16 is a legal research and policy analyst for the Noble Network of Charter Schools in Chicago, Illinois.
Lauren Mioduszewski ’16
Lauren Mioduszewski ’16 graduated from the University of Illinois College of Law in May 2019.
Sarah Ratliff ’16
Sarah Ratliff ’16 and Russell McGrath were married in June in Newark, Illinois.
Stephen Wittenbach ’16
Stephen Wittenbach ’16 is an account manager at Competitive Edge and will serve the target market expansion by developing new business in Grand Rapids, Michigan, and surrounding areas.
David Heinze ’17
David Heinze ’17 has been appointed associate director of music and church administration at Grace Episcopal Church in Providence, Rhode Island, beginning in July 2019. He will work closely with the rector and director of music in furthering the church’s mission to the city through music and liturgy presented at regular services. He will also work … Continue reading "David Heinze ’17"
Ben Kauffman ’17 and Katherine Tortorice ’19
Ben Kauffman ’17 and Katherine Tortorice ’19 were married on Dec. 31, 2018.
Sarah Petersen ’17
Multiple recent graduates — a total of 15 from 2015 through 2019 — have received recognition through either the Fulbright U.S. Student Program sponsored by the U.S. Department of State or the Graduate Research Fellowship Program of the National Science Foundation. National Science Foundation Sarah Petersen ’17, who is pursuing gr aduate study in the … Continue reading "Sarah Petersen ’17"
Taylor Bailey ’18
Multiple recent graduates — a total of 15 from 2015 through 2019 — have received recognition through either the Fulbright U.S. Student Program sponsored by the U.S. Department of State or the Graduate Research Fellowship Program of the National Science Foundation. Fulbright: Named an alternate was Taylor Bailey ’18, for a teaching assistantship to Thailand.
Garrett Fogo ’18
Multiple recent graduates — a total of 15 from 2015 through 2019 — have received recognition through either the Fulbright U.S. Student Program sponsored by the U.S. Department of State or the Graduate Research Fellowship Program of the National Science Foundation. National Science Foundation Fellowships were awarded to Garrett Fogo ’18, who is in the … Continue reading "Garrett Fogo ’18"
Philip Versluis ’18
Multiple recent graduates — a total of 15 from 2015 through 2019 — have received recognition through either the Fulbright U.S. Student Program sponsored by the U.S. Department of State or the Graduate Research Fellowship Program of the National Science Foundation. National Science Foundation Philip Versluis ’18, who is pursuing graduate study in the life … Continue reading "Philip Versluis ’18"
Kirstin Anderson ’19
Kirstin Anderson ’19 is pursuing a Ph.D. in political theory at the University of Wisconsin-Madison.
Christina Armbrester ’19
Christina Armbrester ’19 is a management trainee at Cintas Corporation.
Kelly Arnold ’19
Kelly Arnold ’19 is a digital marketing project specialist at Herman Miller.
Leah Asen ’19
Leah Asen ’19 is working in the sales development program at Gartner in Dallas, Texas.
Gabrielle Barber ’19
Gabrielle Barber ’19 is a legal writing specialist at Hudson Legal in Ann Arbor, Michigan.
Fiona Batamuliza ’19
Fiona Batamuliza ’19 is a project manager at Heaven Construct. She will be pursuing a doctorate program in project management next year.
Shannon Bauch ’19
Shannon Bauch ’19 is a marketing intern at EOS of North America and is training as a floral assistant.
Lydia Berkey ’19
Lydia Berkey ’19 moved to central Pennsylvania and is an adoption case manager.
Micah Bieri ’19
Micah Bieri ’19 is a business consultant at Crowe LLP in Nashville, Tennessee.
Prescott Binder ’19
Prescott Binder ’19 and Monika DeWitt were married on July 13, 2019 in Dimnent Memorial Chapel. Prescott is an EMT in Grand Rapids, Michigan, and is taking a gap year to apply for medical school. Monika will be a middle school English language arts teacher this fall at West Ottawa Public Schools.
Maddie Boerema ’19
Maddie Boerema ’19 is a tax accountant at Crowe LLP in Grand Rapids, Michigan.
Abigail Bowman ’19
Abigail Bowman ’19 is pursuing a Master of Social Work degree with an emphasis on children, youth and families at Indiana University – Purdue University of Indiana.
Mikayla Briggs ’19
Mikayla Briggs ’19 is pursuing a master’s degree in speech language pathology at the University of South Carolina.
Rachel Brumagin ’19
Rachel Brumagin ’19 is an SEO specialist and marketing assistant at Spectrum Net Designs in Grandville, Michigan.
Isabel Bustamante ’19
Isabel Bustamante ’19 will be moving to Madrid, Spain, for nine months as a language and culture assistant at a secondary school in the neighborhood of Cercedilla starting in October.
Elizabeth Butler ’19
Elizabeth Butler ’19 is a Lexus digital consultant for Shift Digital in Birmingham, Michigan.
Brittany Byma ’19
Brittany Byma ’19 is pursuing a Master of Arts degree in counseling and art therapy from Edinboro University in Pennsylvania, Philadelphia.
Daiga Cers ’19
Multiple recent graduates — a total of 15 from 2015 through 2019 — have received recognition through either the Fulbright U.S. Student Program sponsored by the U.S. Department of State or the Graduate Research Fellowship Program of the National Science Foundation. Fulbright: Recognized as semifinalists for English teaching assistantships were Daiga Cers ’19, for Senegal
Eduardo Cervantes ’19 and Kelsey Blood ’19
Eduardo Cervantes ’19 and Kelsey Blood ’19 were married on July 20th. Eduardo will pursue a law degree at DePaul College of Law in Chicago, Illinois.
Rebecca Chema ’19
Rebecca Chema ’19 is a registered nurse at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota, in the cardiac surgical intensive-care unit.
Catherine Coddington ’19
Catherine Coddington ’19 is a registered nurse on a bone marrow transplant unit at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota.
Brianne Crouse ’19
Brianne Crouse ’19 is pursuing a Master of Social Work degree at the University of Michigan.
Hilary Curry ’19
Hilary Curry ’19 is pursuing a master’s degree in public health at the University of Michigan.
Alexandra Dahlgren ’19
Alexandra Dahlgren ’19 is pursuing a master’s degree in occupational therapy at Elmhurst College.
Madeline Day ’19
Madeline Day ’19 and Franco Vallazza were married on June 29, 2019. She is a special education teacher for the Midland Public Schools.
Anna DeCamp ’19
Anna DeCamp ’19 is the creative and media manager at Graham Real Estate in Harbor Springs, Michigan.
Joshua DeRitter ’19
Joshua DeRitter ’19 and Emily Robinson were married on June 16, 2019. He is a structural engineer at Servinksy Engineering.
Brandon Derstine ’19
Multiple recent graduates — a total of 15 from 2015 through 2019 — have received recognition through either the Fulbright U.S. Student Program sponsored by the U.S. Department of State or the Graduate Research Fellowship Program of the National Science Foundation. National Science Foundation Brendon Derstine ’19, who will pursue a doctorate in organic chemistry … Continue reading "Brandon Derstine ’19"
Brianna Dotson ’19
Multiple recent graduates — a total of 15 from 2015 through 2019 — have received recognition through either the Fulbright U.S. Student Program sponsored by the U.S. Department of State or the Graduate Research Fellowship Program of the National Science Foundation. Fulbright: English teaching assistantships for 2019-20: Brianna Dotson ’19, to the Czech Republic
Addison Duda ’19
Addison Duda ’19 is a research assistant at the Michigan State University Bioeconomy Institute in Holland, Michigan.
Christian Erickson ’19
Christian Erickson ’19 is a technical solutions engineer at Epic Systems in Madison, Wisconsin.
Roberto Escalante-Gonzalez ’19
Roberto Escalante-Gonzalez ’19 is a channel resource specialist at Herman Miller in Holland, Michigan.
Cameron Everse ’19
Cameron Everse ’19 is pursuing a Master of Social Work degree with a school social work certification at Grand Valley State University.
Lauren Fette ’19
Lauren Fette ’19 is a benefits administrator at Lockton Companies in Chicago, Illinois.
Tucker Gibbons ’19
Tucker Gibbons ’19 is a seed salesman and crop advisor for Fowlerville Farm Services in Fowlerville, Michigan.
Anna Gibbs ’19
Anna Gibbs ’19 will pursue a Master of Science degree in international human resource management at the University of Edinburgh Business School in Scotland.
Alek Gohrmann ’19
Alek Gohrmann ’19 is a product development engineer for Sport Truck USA.
Jason Gombas ’19
Multiple recent graduates — a total of 15 from 2015 through 2019 — have received recognition through either the Fulbright U.S. Student Program sponsored by the U.S. Department of State or the Graduate Research Fellowship Program of the National Science Foundation. National Science Foundation Jason Gombas ’19, who will pursue a doctorate in nuclear physics … Continue reading "Jason Gombas ’19"
Alyssa Goodwin ’19
Alyssa Goodwin ’19 will pursue a medical degree from the Wayne State School of Medicine.
Danielle Gortsema ’19
Danielle Gortsema ’19 is a recruiter for Insight Global in Grand Rapids, Michigan.
Kellen Gove ’19
Kellen Gove ’19 is working in the finance development program at Dick’s Sporting Goods in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Trevor Gras ’19
Trevor Gras ’19 is a production quality engineer at TransMatic in Holland, Michigan.
Matthew Grit ’19
Matthew Grit ’19 is pursuing a Doctorate of Nursing Practice degree in pediatric acute care at University of Michigan.
Sydney Gross ’19
Sydney Gross ’19 is pursuing a Doctor of Optometry degree from Midwestern University Arizona College of Optometry in Glendale, Arizona.
Benjamin Hagman ’19
Benjamin Hagman ’19 is a banking analyst at J.P. Morgan Private Bank in Chicago, Illinois.
Austin Hauer ’19
Austin Hauer ’19 is a controls engineer for JR Automation.
Emily Hofmeyer ’19
Emily Hofmeyer ’19 is an account manager at Dow Chemical in the commercial development program
Max Huffman ’19
Multiple recent graduates — a total of 15 from 2015 through 2019 — have received recognition through either the Fulbright U.S. Student Program sponsored by the U.S. Department of State or the Graduate Research Fellowship Program of the National Science Foundation. National Science Foundation Max Huffman ’19, who will pursue a doctorate in geology in … Continue reading "Max Huffman ’19"
Addison Huss ’19
Addison Huss ’19 is a foster care case manager at Wellspring Lutheran Services and will pursue a master’s in school counseling at Western Michigan University.
Sophia Jarzembowski ’19
Sophia Jarzembowski ’19 is a registered nurse on a neuro floor at Mercy Health Saint Mary’s in Grand Rapids, Michigan.
Rebecca Johnson ’19
Multiple recent graduates — a total of 15 from 2015 through 2019 — have received recognition through either the Fulbright U.S. Student Program sponsored by the U.S. Department of State or the Graduate Research Fellowship Program of the National Science Foundation. National Science Foundation Rebecca Johnson ’19, who will pursue a doctorate in pharmaceutical sciences … Continue reading "Rebecca Johnson ’19"
Andrew Kalthoff ’19
Andrew Kalthoff ’19 is a minister to students and worship director for UD Ministry at the University of Dubuque in Iowa.
Sarah Kalthoff ’19 and Garrett Sims ’17
Sarah Kalthoff ’19 and Garrett Sims ’17 were married on July 5, 2019 in Benton Harbor, Michigan. They will be moving to Marquette University in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
Kailee Keiser ’19
Kailee Keiser ’19 is teaching high school chemistry in Los Angeles with Teach for America.
Lindsay Kooy ’19
Lindsay Kooy ’19 is in Colorado Springs, Colorado, through The Fellows Initiative, which is a nation-wide network of fellowship programs run by churches. The one-year program includes a local paid internship, seminary courses, professional and leadership development, community service and ministry with the host church.
Grace Kunkel ’19
Grace Kunkel ’19 is pursuing a Ph.D. in chemistry at UCLA.
Britney Laaksonen ’19
Britney Laaksonen ’19 is pursuing a Master of Social Work degree at the Western Michigan University School of Social Work.
Stephanie Lang ’19
Stephanie Lang ’19 is continuing to run her wedding photography business in both Chicago, Illinois, and Michigan.
Anna Langholz ’19
Anna Langholz ’19 is pursuing a Master of Divinity degree at Princeton Theological Seminary.
Rachel Lau ’19
Rachel Lau ’19 will pursue a Master of Social Work degree at Grand Valley State University.
Nicholas Lepore ’19
Nicholas Lepore ’19 is a ELDP engineer at Development program and in a three-year rotation including program management, manufacturing engineering and test engineering.
Dane Linsky ’19
Dane Linsky ’19 will be a graduate assistant at Miami University in Ohio this fall and will be teaching while taking classes and pursuing a Master of Science degree in applied mathematics.
Allison LoPrete ’19 and Daniel Pelyhes ’19
Allison LoPrete ’19 and Daniel Pelyhes ’19 were married on June 29, 2019, and moved to Burlington, North Carolina. She is a multifaith coordinator at the Truitt Center for Elon University, leading undergraduate students in interfaith work and cooperation in their community and on their campus.
Sarah Lundy ’19
Sarah Lundy ’19 is a state archives worker at the Michigan History Center in Lansing, Michigan.
Emily MacArthur ’19
Emily MacArthur ’19 is pursuing a Master of Social Work degree at Michigan State University.
Jaclynn Malson ’19
Jaclynn Malson ’19 is a human-resource shared-services coordinator at Haworth.
Grant Miller ’19
Grant Miller ’19 is a economist analyst for Hiringa Energy Ltd. in New Zealand.
Sarah Mozdren ’19
Sarah Mozdren ’19 is a financial-planning specialist at Formulafolios, an RIA firm in Grand Rapids, Michigan.
Sarah Neumar ’19
Sarah Neumar ’19 is pursuing a Doctorate of Physical Therapy degree at Grand Valley State University.
Anders Northuis ’19
Anders Northuis ’19 moved to Homer, Alaska, for an internship at Youth With A Mission.
Gretta Nyboer ’19
Gretta Nyboer ’19 followed in all five of her siblings’ footsteps when she crossed the Hope Commencement stage on May 5. As the youngest of six, she completed a journey through the college that began in August 2000 for the children of Cyndy Hartman ’74 Nyboer and Andrew “Dutch” Nyboer ’74. Pictured from left to … Continue reading "Gretta Nyboer ’19"
Kelly Ocock ’19
Kelly Ocock ’19 joined the Peace Corps in Fiji.
Julian Payne ’19
Julian Payne ’19 is a junior test engineer at Cognizant in Munich, Germany.
Richard Pellizzari ’19
Richard Pellizzari ’19 is a certified nursing assistant at Freedom Village and will be applying to medical school for matriculation.
Michelle Plaver ’19
Michelle Plaver ’19 is taking a gap summer in South Dakota through A Christian Ministry in the National Parks (ACMNP).
Shay Pinhey ’19
Shay Pinhey ’19 will pursue a master’s degree in biomedical engineering at Northwestern University.
Sara Plohetski ’19
Multiple recent graduates — a total of 15 from 2015 through 2019 — have received recognition through either the Fulbright U.S. Student Program sponsored by the U.S. Department of State or the Graduate Research Fellowship Program of the National Science Foundation. Fulbright: English teaching assistantships for 2019-20: Sara Plohetski ’19, to Spain (the Canary Islands)
Mark Powers ’19
Mark Powers ’19 is pursuing a Ph.D. program in computer science at the University of Wisconsin-Madison.
Meredith Predum ’19
Meredith Predum ’19 is a nurse at Mayo Clinic.
Miles Pruitt ’19
Miles Pruitt ’19 is attending an American Economics Association program at Michigan State University and will take the GRE in the fall to transition into graduate school.
Isabelle Rembert ’19
Isabelle Rembert ’19 is a staff consultant at the consulting firm Carter Mackenzie International in Washington, D.C.
Katrina Rietberg ’19
Katrina Rietberg ’19 is teaching at West Ottawa Public Schools in elementary education.
Kelsey Rogus ’19
Kelsey Rogus ’19 is a recruiter for Aerotek.
Kaitlyn Rustemeyer ’19
Kaitlyn Rustemeyer ’19 is pursuing a Master of Divinity degree at Trinity Evangelical Divinity School in Deerfield, Illinois.
Analise Sala ’19
Analise Sala ’19 is teaching English and promoting gender equality in Togo with the Peace Corps.
Audrey Salata ’19
Audrey Salata ’19 is a studio manager at the Holland Area Arts Council. She was married on June 2.
Rachel Schaller ’19
Rachel Schaller ’19 is pursuing a master’s degree in English with an emphasis in children’s literature at Kansas State University.
Nicholas Schanhals ’19
Nicholas Schanhals ’19 is pursuing a Master of Science degree in sports management at the University of Michigan.
Madison Schlotterer ’19
Madison Schlotterer ’19 is pursuing a Master of Social Work degree at The Ohio State University.
Mackenna Senti ’19
Mackenna Senti ’19 will pursue a medical degree at Western Michigan University’s Homer Stryker M.D. School of Medicine.
Nicholai Shaw ’19
Nicholai Shaw ’19 is a psychiatric technician at Hope Network.
Emma Smalley ’19
Emma Smalley ’19 is a manufacturing engineer at Herman Miller.
Maya Smith ’19
Maya Smith ’19 will pursue a medical degree and Master of Public Health degree at the University of Michigan Medical School.
Shanley Smith ’19
Multiple recent graduates — a total of 15 from 2015 through 2019 — have received recognition through either the Fulbright U.S. Student Program sponsored by the U.S. Department of State or the Graduate Research Fellowship Program of the National Science Foundation. Fulbright: Recognized as semifinalists for English teaching assistantships were Shanley Smith ’19, for Greece
Marissa Solorzano ’19
Marissa Solorzano ’19 is a clinical researcher at the University of Michigan Medical School Cancer Center.
Megan Starovich ’19
Megan Starovich ’19 is a technical sales engineer with Midwest Metrology.
Jake Stid ’19
Jake Stid ’19 is pursuing a Master of Science degree in geological sciences at Michigan State University.
Victoria Swift ’19
Victoria Swift ’19 and Benjamin Cole were married in January 2019.
Collin Thomas ’19
Collin Thomas ’19 is pursuing a Master of Divinity degree at Princeton Theological Seminary.
Isaac Tilden ’19
Isaac Tilden ’19 is a business development associate with Gartner Consulting Firm in Dallas, Texas.
Hannah Town-Bowen ’19
Hannah Town-Bowen ’19 is an event assistant for the Saugatuck Center for the Arts in Saugatuck, Michigan.
Christopher Vanderhart ’19
Christopher Vanderhart ’19 is a distribution specialist at Trendway Corporation.
Sabrina VanderKlipp ’19
Sabrina VanderKlipp ’19 is a psychiatric technician at Pine Rest Christian Mental Health Services.
Samantha VanHoven ’19
Samantha VanHoven ’19 is pursing a Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine degree at Tufts University Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine in Boston, Massachusetts.
Lillianne Vogt ’19
Lillianne Vogt ’19 will pursue a Naturopathic Doctor degree at the Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine.
Haley Wilcox ’19
Haley Wilcox ’19 moved back to her home state of Colorado and was married in July.
Catherine Wingrove ’19
Catherine Wingrove ’19 is pursuing a Ph.D. in pharmacology at the University of Pennsylvania.
Jarod Wolters ’19
Jarod Wolters ’19 is a business analyst with Meijer, Inc.

Sympathy tos

John Greller
Greller, John, 10/28/1945 – 2/19/2019, Newberg, OR. John Henry Greller, our beloved “Bear”, left his home in Newberg, Oregon, which he had affectionately named, “The Last Resort”, and received his eternal heavenly body on February 19, 2019. John was born to Nelson and Helene Greller on October 28, 1945, in Washington, D.C. where he lived … Continue reading "John Greller"
Joyce Hanlon
Rev. Joyce A. Hanlon, age 81, of Jenison, went to be with her Lord on Friday, April 26, 2019. She was preceded in death by her parents Everett and Marion Norman. She will be lovingly remembered by her husband of 58 years, Charles B. Hanlon; children Charles C. (Renee) Hanlon, and Janelle Washburne; grandchildren Maxwell … Continue reading "Joyce Hanlon"
Dave Vincent
On May 15, Dave Vincent, loving husband of Mary Vincent and devoted father of Adam (Kate) Vincent, Danielle (Jeff Ingold) Vincent, passed on at the age of 75. Dave was born in Trout Lake, Michigan, on March 18, 1944. As an early teen, he moved to the Holland area where he attended West Ottawa High … Continue reading "Dave Vincent"
Clarence J. Handlogten
Clarence J. Handlogten of McKinney, Texas passed away on June 28, 2019 at the age of 89, surrounded by his loving family.  He was born on January 3, 1930 to Benjamin and Wava Handlogten in Grand Rapids, Michigan.  Clarence graduated from Godwin High School, then continued his education and received his B.S. from Detroit College … Continue reading "Clarence J. Handlogten"