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Several SNU alumni were ordained at the Southwest Oklahoma District Assembly in June. Pictured with Dr. Talmadge Johnson ('58), District Superintendent, is Rev. Gabriela (Espinoza, '00) Rodriguez, Rev. Sergio Rodriguez ('02), Rev. Greg Ledbetter ('07) and wife, Lisa (Bohannan, '08), and Rev. Craig Shepperd ('00) and wife, Anita (Copeland, '00). (10/08)
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Madeline Nichole, born April 4, 2008, to John and Nicky (Breding, '00) Glover. (09/08)
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Abigail Elise, born January 25, 2005 to Jeff ('00) and Krista (Scheiern, '00) Hands. Jeff is a youth pastor at Brunswick Church of the Nazarene. Krista received her PhD in May 2007 from the University of Oklahoma. She is currently an Assistant Professor at Ashland University, Ashland, Ohio. (9/08)
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Jayden David, born August 6, 2008 to David ('99) and Michelle (Carroll, '00) Kouts. He weighed 6 lbs, and 0 oz. and was 21 inches long. (10/08)
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Giovanni ('00) and Alissa (Gilmore, '02) Monterroso are serving in Guatemala as volunteer missionaries. They have two sons, Colin and Ian. (1/09)
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On Sunday, January 4, 2009, the prestigious award for a female student completing a dissertation in history was presented to Lindsay Moore ('01) by the Coordinating Council for Women in History (CCHW). Moore has been the recent recipient of two additional awards for her research work: the Columbian College Travel Grant from George Washington Columbian College of Arts and Sciences, in the amount of $5,000, and the Huntington Library Fellowship from the Huntington Library in San Marino, California, also for $5,000. Moore was also selected to present a paper at the regional Historilogical Society convention in Boston, Massachusetts in November 2008. She is currently organizing a panel for the 2009 national convention, at the request of the CCWH. The CCHW is a national organization for women in the historical profession and is designed to promote education and research in all areas of women’s history. (1/09) |
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Katie (Farmer, '00) Smith, M.D., obstetrics-gynecology specialist, has established her practice with OU Physicians. She completed her obstetrics-gynecology residency and earned her medical degree at University of Oklahoma College of Medicine. Katie and Jason ('02) and their daughter, McCall, live in Oklahoma City. (9/08)
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Kendall Belle, born July 18, 2006 and Hudson Gregory, born May 8, 2008 to Gary and Sherri (Lehrling, '00) St. John. (10/08)
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Londyn Stal, born December 16, 2007 to Ryan ('99) and Jamie (Stalberger, '00) Womack. She is welcomed by big sister, Ella, and big brother, Lincoln. (9/08)
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Samuel Alex, born September 23, 2008 to Jon and Candice (Grier, '01) Mason. He weighed 8 lbs. and 13 oz. His proud parents say he is just precious and has reddish hair with beautiful blue eyes. (10/08)
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Jesika (Ernst, '01) Moore currently resides in Normal, Illinois where she is attending Illinois State University. She will graduate in May 2009 as a Family Nurse Practitioner. She was accepted for a Poster Presentation at Mayo Clinic Advaned Practice Nurse Symposium. The research was on Pediatric Palliative care. She presented it in late July. She has been accepted into the National Honor Society for Nursing, Sigma Theta Tau, XiPi Chapter at Illinois State University. Jesika also won an award for an essay titled, "This I Believe: Why I Chose Nursing." She received a cash prize and read her essay at the Central Illinois Nurses Conference. She loves serving the Lord in the field of nursing! (10/08)
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Vincent Barret, born December 6, 2007 to James ('01) and Angela (Hada, '99) Travis. Vince has a proud big sister, Darcy Kate. (9/08)
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Jayson Wiles ('01) is teaching history at Central Junior High School in the Hurst-Euless-Bedford ISD. He is also coaching basketball and freshman football. He and his wife, Colleen, and daughter, Maggie, are living in the Dallas/Ft. Worth Metroplex. (9/08)
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Parker Willoughby, born November 5, 2008 to Ryan and Jami (Crain, '02) Albee. He weighed in at 9 lbs. and 8 oz. and was 23 1/4 inches long. His big brother, Preston, loves him and is very protective. (1/09)
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Lauren May, born May 19, 2008 to Vincent and Lyndi (Miller, '02) Cox. (10/08)
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Devan, born July 22, 2004, Maverick, born August 9, 2006 and Emilee, born August 6, 2008 to Evan ('02) and Brooke (Filler, '02) Thomas. (1/09)
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Melinda (Ratzlaff, '03) Faminoff and her husband, Jason, are pastoring Kirbyville, Texas Church of the Nazarene. Melinda is teaching 2nd grade. They are expecting their first child in February. (1/09) |
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MacKenna Kalani, born April 10, 2007 to Nathan ('03) and Amy (Houser, '03) Miller. She is welcomed by big brother, Ethan. (10/08)
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Jeremiah Aidan, born September 3, 2008 to Jonathan ('05) and Kristina (Atkinson, '08) Crowe. He weighed in at 7 pounds, 10 ounces and was 22 inches long. (9/08) |
| Amanda (Hunt, '05) Keeter is a Development Officer - Corporate and Foundation Relations at Children At Heart Foundation. The foundation proves communications, fundraising and estate planning services for the family of Children At Heart Ministries, including Gracewood, Miracle Farm, STARRY and Texas Baptist Children's Home. She and husband, Matt ('06), are living in Round Rock, Texas. (10/08) |
Jana Weaver ('05) married Brad Pennock on June 7, 2008. (9/08)
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Emma Grace, born September 29, 2008 to Jonathan ('05) and Jessica (Serrato, '04) Williams. (1/09)
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Payton Elizabeth, born March 20, 2008 to Jordan ('05) and Ashley (Rhodes, '05) Wonderly. She weighed 6 lbs. 10 oz. Her parents say she is a blessing and true joy. (10/08) |
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Maya Michele, born February 17, 2008 to Jamie ('06) and Penny (Rowland, '06) Johnson. (1/09)
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Stephanie Martin ('07) is living in Abilene, Texas and working at Dollar General. She and fiance, Dustin, are involved in martial arts. They hope to open their own school. Stephanie is still pursuing a career in music either at a school or at a church. (1/09)
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