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Dear Hope College Alumni,

Welcome to E-News Link - the Hope College Alumni Association on-line newsletter! I am so excited to bring this resource to you; I hope you find it a valuable tool to keep connected with Hope College, the Alumni Association, and your fellow alumni. We know you all lead busy lives, and we appreciate the time you take to keep in touch with us. Hope is a better place when you stay involved!

Hope College continues to flourish in student population, academics, and campus size. The science program is ranked as one of the best in the country, the library has won national honors for its resources, the chapel program is tremendously popular, the basketball teams will be playing in a fantastic new arena next year, and new faculty and staff abound. However, when you take a moment to walk through the pine grove and look in the faces and the smiles of students, you realize that with all the change, Hope is the same. The character, the community, and the tradition remains.

A piece of us all resides at Hope College - a place that challenged us to learn, to grow, and to define our sense of self. And we have made an impact on Hope. Each one of us touched the life of a faculty member or a classmate while we were here, even though we may not know it. I know I am a better person for my experience as a Hope student and now as an alumna. I hope you feel the same, and I look forward to helping you maintain a relationship with your alma mater, Hope, our varsity.

Sincerely, Mary Boelkins ’96 Remenschneider Director of Alumni Relations

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A TWO THOUSAND SQUARE MILE ZOO
by John L. Van Iwaarden, Class of ‘57

I’ll bet that as kids we all were really excited about a visit to the Zoo. We strolled around looking at the animals in cages and small enclosures and marveled at their beauty. I was privileged this past May/June to be in a dream locale….a zoo of more than two thousand square miles and so filled with animals of every description that neither words nor pictures can adequately capture the awesomeness of God’s creation.

The Hope College Alumni photo safari to East Africa, led by Prof. Harvey Blankespoor, was acclaimed by all as an experience that was “life changing”. Our group, consisting of 26 adults and one daring student, spent 21 days in East Africa in the country of Tanzania. The itinerary, prepared by Dr. B. and Roy Safaris of Arusha, Tanzania, was one of spectacular scenery, multitudes of animals, quiet reflection, superb accommodations, sumptuous meals, and non-ending fun and laughter.

Our group started with six days at a beautiful resort spread on the Indian Ocean waterfront in the island state of Zanzibar. Here we joined an earlier group of mostly Hope students who were enrolled in the course “Field Biology of East Africa.” They were just returning from safari and were “chillin’ on the ocean” and taking final exams and writing journals for their credit. This combined group of 91 Hopeites ate all meals together, worshiped together and explored this beautiful island together. We swam with the dolphins, fished in the “deep sea”, interacted with the Red Colobus Monkey colony found nowhere else in the world, toured Stonetown with a history lesson in the cruel slave trade that made Zanzibar famous in the1800’s, toured a spice farm, and lounged around a beautiful pool at the resort. Notes in my journal remind me that: Bugs are not a problem, night skies are magnificent, ocean water is always warm, local people are very charming and hospitable and poor. We almost hated to leave…..but.

A short flight to the mainland terminating at Kilimanjaro International put us in Arusha, the jump-off spot for the safari. The snow-capped Mt. Kili, highest in Africa, was an unforgettable sight, considering that we were only a couple hundred miles south of the equator. The Roy Safari land-rover trucks met us and we were off toward the Serengeti. That word in Swahili means “endless plains” and it surely is accurate. The nomadic tribes of Maasai people were tending flocks in the open fields and we began to see scattered game animals. Coffee plantations, some corn, beans and a lot of herds sparsely populate the grassy plains. We moved into the Rift Valley and were welcomed at our lodge at Lake Manyara.

Our first game drive made eyes pop….there were abundant giraffes munching on acacia treetops, wildebeests, zebras, and warthogs grazing in the plains and interspersed with hundred of beautifully colored birds of all varieties. Around a bend in the road a colony of over 200 Savannah baboons frolicked in the roadway totally unafraid of our convoy, and in a roadside pool twenty to thirty hippos were snoozing and playing. But the destination stop at the lakeside was a sight beyond imagination. On our approach the lake looked pink…we soon discovered it was a colony of over one million flamingoes standing knee-deep in the shallow volcano crater lake. Awesome! On our return journey we saw herds of impalas and gazelles warily watching the trucks bounce by. And this was only the first of many even more exciting days to come.

Our second lodge was a beautiful coffee and flower seed plantation high in the mountains over Lake Manyara. The next-day safari began with a stop at a Maasai elementary school, the first of three we visited, where we joyfully distributed some of the gifts we had hauled along from home in 10 large duffel bags. The kids and the teachers were so excited and truly thankful.

The next game drive was unforgettable. In the early morning we saw numerous groups of lions, one group resting on a mound of long grass at a poolside and we parked less than 15 feet from them. They carefully eyed us… then went back to snoozing. In a roadside thicket another pride was gorging themselves on a recently killed wildebeest. Just a short journey away, we found the “migration herd”. This is an enormous collection of wildebeests and zebras that hang together and migrate the Tanzanian countryside searching out grass and drinking water. Its sheer size is unimaginable… 1.5 million wildebeests and 800, 000 zebras hangin’ out, eating grass, and scampering out of the way of our trucks. When we stopped in the middle of the herd and stood up in our pop-top trucks, it was a 360-degree panorama of beasts from “here to infinity”. As far as we could see on the grassy endless plain, the creatures grazed and frolicked. As we continued, we saw warthogs and topis, waterbucks and baboons, elephants and hares, lizards and dik-diks. It was an endless array of God’s creations. The sights were so captivating that we almost forgot about the bumpy rock-filled roads and the washed out gullys that we traversed. But at the end of the trek we always found a refreshing shower, a gourmet dinner, and a comfortable welcomed sleep.

Each day our experience was “the same but different”. My small group of six always had our super driver Daniel who was so knowledgeable of the animals, birds and flora of his country. We found elephant herds, ostrich pairs, gazelle harems, hyenas hunting, hartebeests grazing, lions sleeping in trees, and a very rare find… a giant leopard enjoying an afternoon siesta up in a shade tree. After a Tanzanian style box-lunch and a comfort stop, the afternoon drive discovered a couple of wary cheetahs, groups of guinea fowl, cape buffalos, giraffes, impalas, mongoose, elands, vervet monkeys, bat-eared fox, kudus, cranes, vultures, and oxpeckers, and a truly magnificent African sunset. We were journeying through a spectacular endless zoo!

One of the final safaris was in the beautiful Ngorongoro crater and its national park. Rimmed by lush green mountains that spawned rushing creeks, the creatures here were well fed and federally protected. Since our group used five trucks, they were able to scatter but stay in radio contact. Any unusual sighting was quickly relayed and we converged many times for “spectaculars”: Cheetahs hunting in the long grass, a momma rhino with baby, a group of nine elephants with a one-month-old baby ambling down the road ahead, a vulture frenzy at a wildebeest carcass. This list could go on and on! A refreshing drive on the rim of the crater through a lush cloud forest moved us back to the lodge. Ahhh, relaxation! The floor-to-ceiling glass enclosed porch of my room, complete with bentwood rocker, overlooked the crater floor 3000 feet below and extending 40 miles to the multi-colored sunset. What an outstanding place to reflect, write my journal and continue to marvel at God’s magnificent creation.

One more memorable activity was a visit to a Maasai village. We visited their huts constructed of tree branches and cow dung, purchased hand-made bead jewelry, watched them dance and sing, and witnessed a cow bleeding. This ritual collected blood for drinking purposes….an important part of their diet.
After distributing more gifts to school kids, we were treated to an eye-opening tour of their marketplace. Those bright-eyed kids were surely a memorable part of our entire trip.

After 14 days of “bouncing on the rocky roads of the Serengeti”, we headed back east to the coastal cities. Finally finding a paved road was like heaven to our posteriors. A stop at the Cultural Heritage Center allowed many to purchase tanzanite stones that are mined nearby and a visit to the Arusha Bookstore netted that “just perfect” new gift book for our drivers. One last safari drive to the Arusha National Park found the very rare black and white colobus monkeys, the banded mongoose, and many of the now familiar animals of the plains peacefully mingling in the lush grass. My personal interest in birds was richly rewarded here as we found nearly 20 new species in the park.

Everyone in our group was totally inspired by what we were able to see on this Hope College Alumni excursion. We made many lasting friendships and still exchange emails with some of the drivers. They will never forget Hope College! We will never forget them and the once-in-a-lifetime experience we were blessed to have! Praise God for his magnificent creation!

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Interested in joining the 2005 Alumni Tour?

Saturday-Saturday, June 11-25

Travel Itinerary

Your trip will begin in Milan where you will visit Basilica di Sant' Ambrogia, see DaVinci's masterpiece, The Last Supper, enjoy a funicular ride at Lake Como, explore the lovely town of Bellagio and its Villa Melzi D'Eril, and sightsee the city of Verona. From here you will travel to Venice where you will take a walking tour of the city and spend a leisure day to venture the city. Next, you will take a short drive to Ravenna, where sightseeing includes Dante's Tomb and Mausoleum of Gallo Placida. From here you will continue on to one of Europe's most visited cities, Florence where you will tour the magnificent catherdral and sculpture-studded Signoria Square. Another city you will venture to is Pisa where you will see the famous Leaning Tower of Pisa, and take a full-day excursion by train from La Spezia to Levanto, with stops at the villages of Cinque Terre National Park. From La Spezia you will travel north through the scenic countryside to Milan, completing your circle tour of Northern Italy.

J. Peter Stuursma

Class of 1993

From left to right: wife Amy (Cook) ’93 Stuursma, Peter Stuursma,
children Robbie (3), Hannah (5), and Mitchell (3 months)

Where has he been since graduation?

Academic

Continuing his studies at the University of Northern Colorado, Stuursma received an M.A. in Physical Education and Kinesiology, with an emphasis in Sports Administration (1998), and was the Graduate Assistant and Football Recruiting Intern.

Career

Stuursma has had an array of professional experience. From 1994-1997, Stuursma taught Social Studies and Health at Forest Hills Central High School in Grand Rapids, Mich., where he also served as Head Hockey Coach. Next, Stuursma worked as the Graduate Assistant and Football Recruiting Intern at the University of Northern Colorado until 1998 when he moved back to Grand Rapids where he taught Social Studies and Literature/Composition, along with assistant coaching the football team at East Grand Rapids Middle School. From there, Hope coach Dean Kreps approached Stuursma and asked him to join his coaching staff. While at Hope, Stuursma taught in the Department of Kinesiology and worked with the Flying Dutchmen as the Assistant Football Coach, Recruiting Coordinator, and Defensive Coordinator (1999-2000). “To be coaching at the college level is a great opportunity. I couldn’t turn that down, especially at my alma mater.” After one year at Hope, Stuursma resigned to accept the head football coaching position at East Grand Rapids High School in Grand Rapids, Mich. where he still coaches and is also the Assistant Principle.

Highlights

Overall record as Head Football Coach: 52-9, 3 Conference, 2 Regional, and 2 State Championships (Division III – 2002, 2003).

“The Best of West Michigan” – Football Coach, Grand Rapids Magazine (January 2005 edition).

“Regional Football Coach of the Year” presented by the Michigan High School Football Coaches Association (2001, 2002, 2003, 2004).

“Division III Football Coach of the Year” presented by the Michigan High School Football Coaches Association (2002).

How does he stay connected to Hope?

As a regular attendee at basketball and football games, taking part in the Alumni H-Club Board of Directors, and attending homecoming activities, Stuursma feels that we all have an obligation to give back to a place that has been special for so many people. Whether it is financial, volunteering, or simply returning to share the Hope Tradition, Stuursma feels that he was well trained for life by Hope and its commitment to excellence.

Alumni Profile is a special feature that focuses on one specific alumna/us who has consistently supported and been involved with Hope College, who has been actively involved in extracurricular activities while a student, and who has an impressive and interesting story after graduation. If you know of someone that you think could be a possible contender for the next Alumni Profile, let us know! E-mail us at alumnienews@hope.edu attention Alumni Profile.

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Members of the 2004-05 Hope College Cheerleading squad enjoyed unprecedented success at the Universal Cheerleading Association's (UCA) Collegiate Cheerleading Summer Camp held at the University of Wisconsin at Milwaukee in August. Hope received the most prestigious award at camp - Most Collegiate Squad and also received the Leadership Trophy in their division.

For a third consecutive year, the Men's Cross Country team ended third in the MIAA championships. Among 93 competitors, Hope's first finisher was junior Tyson Warner in ninth place with a time of 26:43 on the 8K Calvin College course. Warner also recieved All-MIAA first team designation.

The Flying Dutch Women's Cross Country team ended their 15-year losing streak this season by bringing home the MIAA championship. For the first time since 1989, Hope took the championship title away from rival Calvin, leading to a fifth MIAA women's cross country title in school history. Senior and co-captain Tina Pike was awarded the league title of Most Valuable Runner. This is the first time in 12 years that a Hope runner has recieved this award.

Taking the MIAA Championship title away from the Flying Dutchmen Football team was the Alma Scots with a victory of 47-24, leaving Hope to settle for a three-way tie for second with Albion and Olivet. Hope ended the season 6-4, including a 5-2 record in the MIAA.

For the fifth time in six years, the Men's Golf team captured yet another MIAA Championship. Hope freshman Tommy Yamaoka of Zeeland, Mich. (Zeeland East HS) captured conference medalist honors heading the field over the season's eight tournaments with an average of 73.8 strokes per 18-hole round. It marks the seventh straight year that a Hope golfer has been the league medalist.

The Flying Dutch Women's Golf team finished seventh in the final standings of the MIAA. Sophomore Holly Sneller achieved All-MIAA second team honors for the second consecutive season placing 10th in the seasonal standingsat 87.6 strokes per 18-hole round.

Ending their season after a loss to rival Calvin, the Men's Soccer team came in second place after they were edged by Calvin 1-0 in a winner-take-all showdown for the conference championship during the NCAA Division III tournament. Hope ended their season 12-2 in the final league standings, and 15-5 overall.

Champions of the MIAA for the second consecutive year was the Women's Soccer team. Headed to the NCAA Division III playoffs, the Flying Dutch drew a first round bye, which allowed them to have an extra week of practice before playing Wheaton College of Illinois (20-1). Earlier in the season, Hope was defeated by Wheaton 7-0. Once again, Hope bowed to Wheaton 5-0 in the second round playoffs, ending their season with a 13-4-2 record.

The 2004 season ended for Hope's Volleyball team after a marathon loss in the conference semi-finals to league champion Alma. The Flying Dutch end their season under first-year coach Becky Schmidt with a 19-14 record and in fourth place in the overall MIAA standings. Players earning recognition include: junior Julie VanderSlice, sophomore Amber Hoezee, junior Shawna Buche, sophomore, Stephanie Poll, and senior Kelley Hutchins.

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Location: Hope College is located in a residential area two blocks from the central business district of Holland, Michigan, a community of 40,000 which was founded in 1847 by Dutch settlers. Located on Lake Macatawa and approximately five miles from beautiful Lake Michigan, Holland has long been known as a summer resort area.

• Degrees Awarded: 80 majors leading to a Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Music, Bachelor of Science, or Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree.

• Religious Affiliation: The Reformed Church in American (RCA)

• Enrollment: 3112 (Fall 2004)

• Students From: 45 states and territories and 32 foreign countries

• Full Time Faculty Members: 203

• Student/Faculty Ratio: 13:1

Academic Consortium: Great Lakes Colleges Association Room and Board: $6,438 (21-meal plan) Tuition: $20,300 (2004-2005)

• Academic Year: Two Semesters – August 31 to December 17, January 11 to May 6

• Off Campus Study Opportunities: GlCA and other domestic and international programs

• Accreditation: The Higher Learning Commission and a member of the North Central Association

Residential Facilities: 11 residence halls (single sex and co-ed facilities), 15 apartment complexes and buildings, 72 cottages (individual houses on campus for 4-13 students)

• Athletic Affiliation: 18 intercollegiate sports -- nine for women and nine for men Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association (MIAA) NCAA Division III

• Colors: Blue and Orange

• Nickname: Flying Dutchmen/Flying Dutch
  

For more information please visit http://www.hope.edu/about/quickfacts.html

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What is the Hope Fund?

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For the sixth year in a row, Hope College will be hosting the largest student-run philanthropy event on campus, Dance Marathon. If you are unfamiliar with this event, Dance Marathon is a 24-hour “dance all night party” that raises money for DeVos Children’s Hospital through the Children’s Miracle Network. The slogan, “It’s for the kids” truly is what Dance Marathon is all about. “There is no doubt that this is one of the most rewarding activities I have ever been involved with. As a Dream Team member, I have put so many hours into Dance Marathon over the years. There were times when I didn’t know if it was all going to get done, if my class work was going to get done, or if I was going to be able to sleep. But when I read comments from our Miracle families and get to see them at our family events, I have no doubt in my mind that it is worth it. The kids are absolutely amazing,” said senior Megan Niergarth, Director of Dance Marathon 2005.

When preparation for the first Dance Marathon began in 1999, planners of the event only estimated the Marathon to raise about $4,800, but through hard work and dedication, student’s brought in a grand total of $23,328! Excited about their success, the Dance Marathon Committee began preparations for the second event. Thanks to new sponsors and new fundraising events, including an art auction featuring artwork by children at DeVos Children’s Hospital and professional artists, the second Dance Marathon was a huge hit. With about 100 dancers dancing the night away, the 2001 Dance Marathon brought in a total of $37,219.54, far exceeding its expectations one again..

By the time Dance Marathon 2002 rolled around, over 30 campus organizations were involved, more Miracle Families took part in the event, and the number of dancers skyrocketed, as 180 faculty members and students registered to dance, bringing in $50,425.87 for the children. The 2003 Dance Marathon continued to grow and develop. For the first time, the event was broadcasted live on MacTV, and members of the community were able to take part in the event by dancing in the community power hour on Saturday afternoon. A grand total of $67,638.30 was donated. With over 200 dancers, 220 moralers, 65 committee members, and 18 Dream Team members, the 2003 Dance Marathon only left greater expectations for Dance Marathon 2004, which raised a grand total of $88,284.25!

You may be wondering what exactly goes on at a Dance Marathon event. In addition to dancing, the 24-hour period is filled with great entertainment. The Social Activities Committee (SAC) co-sponsors a national band or group every year, Sacred Dance performs live, and other entertainment is hired. But the most popular event other than dancing is the lip synch contest where organizations on campus enter a group and compete for the lip synch title. Even though this event takes place in the wee hours of the morning, many non-participating students from campus still show up to the event. Foosball, ping-pong, board and card games, and a giant inflatable slide are other forms of entertainment to keep the dancers on their toes.

As an energy booster, many local restaurants sponsor refreshments. Papa John’s, for instance, donated 200 pizzas last year, enough for the entire first meal. “My favorite memory of Dance Marathon was the pizza eating contest during my freshman year. It was early in the morning and I couldn't imagine stuffing my face with pizza at that time of day,” said senior Chris Lam, Finance Chair. Other sponsors, including Ruby Juice and Steak and Shake, provide great snacks and beverages to keep the dancers fueled.

Dance Marathon is a rewarding experience that only brings a more positive environment to Hope. According to senior Emily Arbut, Public Relations Chair, “Participating in Dance Marathon is truly a life-changing experience that I believe every student should experience. In one night you feel humbled by the fact that you are so lucky to have made it this far, to be healthy and to have a future to look forward to. At the same time, you feel extremely joyful when you see the smiles on the faces of the Miracle Children and you realize that they are still here because of events like Dance Marathon, and that your contribution is helping to make them better.”

If you would like to contribute to Dance Marathon, please plan to attend the annual Giving Hope to Kids benefit on January 29, 2005 at 8 p.m. in Maas Auditorium. The auction includes artwork from the Miracle Children themselves along with other local artists as well as a variety of other goods and services.. All proceeds will go towards Dance Marathon and DeVos Children's Hospital.

The 2005 Dance Marathon will take place on March 11 and 12 in the Dow Center. It begins on Friday at seven in the evening and ends 24 hours later on Saturday at seven. For further questions, contact the Dance Marathon team at 616.395.7800 or e-mail them at dancemarathon@hope.edu.

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Hi, my name is Katie Blough and I am a junior here at Hope studying Communications. More specifically, I am studying journalism and public relations with hopes to some day become a press secretary for a large business or someone in the public eye.

Coming to Hope was one of the best things I could have done for my college career. After attending a state school during my freshman year of college, I knew that being just a "number" in a lecture hall wasn't going to cut it. Once I transfered to Hope at the beginning of my sophomore year, I realized how great a smaller school could be. I loved the fact that when I saw my professors on campus they actually knew my name, class sizes were small, and the best thing was that the professors truly wanted to help their students succeed. I love it here at Hope, and I wouldn't want to change a thing!

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January 17 --- Visitation Day for Prospective Students: Do you know a student who is interested in visiting Hope? Encourage them to attend a campus visitation day. Call the Admissions Office at 616.395.7850 for additional information.

January 21 --- Meradith Arwady concert: Join us for this rare opportunity to hear a nationally recognized vocalist on Friday, January 21 at 7:30 p.m. in Dimnent Memorial Chapel. Tickets cost $10 eac and may be reserved by calling the Hope Ticet Office at 616-395-7890.

January 22 --- Hope vs. Calvin Staellite basketball game: Basketball fans - Don't miss "The Game" Saturday, January 22 at 3 p.m. at Calvin! Let's go Flying Dutchmen Click here for more details!

January 29 --- Winter Happening: Please join us here on campus for a morning of interesting seminars, a luncheon with student musical entertainment, and home athletic contests for all of our basketball and swimming teams.

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February 3 --- Luncheon with President Bultman in Sueuart, FL: Hear the latest from Hope College and the Alumni and Parent Relations Office from President & Mrs. Bultman and Mary Remenschneider, Director of Alumni Relations. Additional details can be found at the Alumni website.

February 4 --- Visitation Day for Prospective Students: Do you know a student who is interested in visiting Hope? Encourage them to attend a campus visitation day. Call the Admissions Office at 616.395.7850 for additional information. Siblings Weekend: Contact Student Development for additional information at 616.395.7800.

February 8 --- Luncheon with President Bultman in Sarasota, FL: Hear the latest from Hope College and the Alumni and Parent Relations Office from President & Mrs. Bultman and Mary Remenschneider, Director of Alumni Relations. Additional details can be found at the Alumni website.

February 10 --- Luncheon with President Bultman in Naples, FL: Hear the latest from Hope College and the Alumni and Parent Relations Office from President & Mrs. Bultman and Mary Remenschneider, Director of Alumni Relations. Additional details can be found at the Alumni website.

February 21 --- Visitation Day for Prospective Students: Do you know a student who is interested in visiting Hope? Encourage them to attend a campus visitation day. Call the Admissions Office at 616.395.7850 for additional information.

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March 1 --- Reception with Women Professionals - Advice for Women Students: Please join us in the Haworth Center from 5:15-6:30 p.m.

March 4 --- Visitation Day for Prospective Students: Do you know a student who is interested in visiting Hope? Encourage them to attend a campus visitation day. Call the Admissions Office at 616.395.7850 for additional information.

March 7 --- Musical Showcase: Parents, alumni & friends of Hope are invited to an evening highlighting the exceptional musical talents of Hope College students at the DeVos Performance Hall in Grand Rapids at 8 p.m. Additional details can be found at the Alumni website.

March 21--- Dinner with President & Mrs. Bultman: Hope College invites all San Francisco area alumni, parents, and friends to an evening at the World Trade Club of San Francisco at 6:30 p.m. Cost: $30 per person. For reservations please contact Scott Wolterink at 616-395-7775 by March 1.