Dennis graduated in 1955. He received his BA from Whitworth University, a Masters of Music Education from Indiana University, a Masters of Divinity from Western Evangelical Seminary, and a Ph.D. in Music Education from Indiana University. Dennis has been a music teacher, a music professor, a teacher of English in China, and Vice President of a Campus in Kenya. In 2005, Dennis joined a group of Kenyans as they worked to establish a new University in Western Kenya and then became the President or Vice Chancellor of that University. His community involvement includes: choir director at local churches, Friends of Champoeg State Park, foster parent to three children, conductor of the George Fox University Band, conductor of the Chehalem Symphony, Northwest President of College Band Directors National Association, First Chairman of the Old Fashioned Festival in Newberg, Oregon, he has published 10 books for the Chinese English Library for high school students, and he has helped to initiate and serve as field supervisor of Teaching Abroad. Dennis' honors include the Governor's Award for Volunteering in the State of Oregon. Wuban University of Technology Service Award for excellent Teaching, and the Chime Bell Award for outstanding volunteer service to Hubei Province in China.
Melodie is a graduate of Spokane Falls Community College and Eastern Washington University where she received her teaching certificate. Melodie just recently retired after teaching first grade students for 31 years at Lake Spokane Elementary in the Nine Mile School District. Her class was a total inclusion classroom opening her arms to all the needs of all children. Melodie's philosophy is: "All Children can learn, but they need the tools, the nurturing, the guidance, and the respect to do so." She felt that it was her job to provide them with all that and also be a good role model. Melodie was considered to be the epitome of what all teachers should be: caring, compassionate, and with a heart for all young people; whether they were in her class or not. Her community involvement and honors consist of the following: Chairman of the 70's Decade for John R. Rogers High School, School Board Member of the Orchard Prairie School District, Teach of the Year for the Nine Mile School District, Teacher of the Month for Eastern Washington University and KHQ, the Golden Acorn Award, Ronald McDonald House contributor, Job's Daughters Honored Queen, the National Disney Award for excellence in the classroom, and many 4-H awards.
Frank graduated in 1955. He received a Bachelor's Degree with honors from Washington State University and as an ROTC Distinguished Military Graduate he received an Army commission. While serving in the Army, Frank received a Master's Degree in Business Administration. His specialty in the Army was nuclear weapons operations and ballistic calculations for field cannons, rockets, and missiles. Franks honors include the following: Bronze Star, Defense Meritorious Service Medal, two Meritorious Service Medals, two Air Medals, two Army Commendations Medals, the Airborne Badge, and several service medals and awards. Frank retired from the Army as a Lieutenant Colonel. He then became a Federal Civil Service Executive in the Department of Energy where he served as the Chairman of the National-Level Nuclear Explosive Safety Committee. He was recognized and acknowledged as having the most extensive knowledge and expertise in the nation concerning the nuclear explosive safety of nuclear weapons. His community involvement includes: serving in many positions in his church, head coach of seven youth league football teams, assistant Director of the University of New Mexico Lobo Tennis Club, and many other volunteer positions. Frank received recognition and special award as the Northern New Mexico Tennis Association League Captain of the Year.
Bill graduated in 1974. He attended Washington State University and then transferred to Eastern Washington University where he became a teaching assistant to one of his accounting professors. Bill became President of the EWU Chapter of the accounting fraternity. After graduation, Bill joined Coopers & Lybrand and was awarded the inaugural Peter Bozanich Scholarship by the Business School of the University. His community involvement includes the following: Chairman of the Board and President of the Spokane Symphony Endowment, a member of the board of Theater, the Fairmont Memorial Association, President and Treasurer of Spokane Public Radio, Friends of the Centennial Trail, and Spokane Public Library. Bill has also served on the transition teams of the last two Spokane Mayors and he chaired the effort to acquire and renovate the Fox Theater. he was honored by the Spokane North Rotary Service Award for leadership in the profession and the community from the Washington Society of CPA's. Bill was selected as the honorary chairman of the Christmas Tree Elegance event in 2008 in thanks for his service to the Spokane Symphony.
Dwight graduated in 1955. He earned a Bachelor of Science Degree in Civil Engineering at Washington State University. Dwight was also commissioned as a Second Lieutenant in the U.S. Air Force and served honorably for 26 years. He served two combat tours in Southeast Asia where he flew a total of 454 combat missions. He was assigned to the 79th Tactical Fighter Squadron and flew the F-100 Super Sabre. Dwight is a Command Pilot and has been awarded the following honors: 2 Silver Stars, the Legion of Merit, 2Distinguished Flying Crosses, 26 Air Medals, 2meritorious Service Medals, 2 Air Force Commendation Medals, the Air Force P:residential Unit Citation, 3 Air Force Outstanding Unit Award Ribbons, the Republic of Vietnam Cross of Gallantry with Palm Device and a Vietnam Air Medal. Dwight is a member of the Wimberley Lions Club and was the Outstanding in 2002 for exceptional, on-going service and dedication to the organization. He is a member of the Veterans Memorial Flag Team and has served as chairman on several Property Owners Association Committees.