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April 2024

Darrell Adcock, Sr., ’62, passed away on January 31, 2024. His last place of service was as Pastor at Bedrock Baptist Church (Las Vegas, NV). Darrell served in many capacities including with the California Southern Baptist Convention.

Vaughn Brewster, ’66, passed away on March 10, 2024. His wife, Grace Brewster ’66, will remain at their home in Irvine, CA.

Dr. Henry Peterson, ’66, passed away on December 9, 2023 at the age of 84. His wife, Grace Brewster ’66, will remain at their home in Irvine, CA. Henry was meant to graduate CBC earlier, but served in the military causing him to delay graduation. He went on to serve as a pastor in the Carlsbad area for many years.

Neta Young, ’69, shares that Dr. LeVern Young passed away on March 22, 2024 in Fresno, CA at the age of 98. Dr. Young was a professor of Life Science from 1953, when California Baptist (at that time) College was started in El Monte, until his retirement in 1983. He served as Chairman of the Life Science Department and of the Natural Science Division, and was named Professor Emeritus in 1994. 

Callie JonesCallie (Logan) Jones, ’99, and her husband Paul Jones, ’99, will celebrate 25 years of marriage in August, 2024. Callie has recently been hired for the 2024-25 school year as an elementary school assistant principal for the North Thurston School District in Washington State. She completed her Master of Education in Educational Leadership with a Principal Certification in June 2023. Paul has been the lead pastor at Reality Church in Olympia, WA for 16 years. Paul and Callie have three children: Kayla, Kelsi, and Logan.

Doris (Parker) Chamberlain, ’04, is, once again at 77, teaching in Texas. There is a shortage of Special Education teachers all over the US. She was given the opportunity to teach once again and support students at an elementary school level. “What a joy once again to see this population of students become successful in school and life.” She says, “God can even use us at our ‘old’ age. All things are possible with God if we just listen and act on what blessings he has for us.” She began her college experience at the age of 50. Graduating in 2000 with a BA, teaching certificate and a Master's in SPED in 2004. “I grew up, went to school with no support of SPED in the 50's-60's even though I am still ADHD, Dyslexic and Dysgraphia (diagnosed at 55). Without my California Baptist University degrees, teacher certification and computers, I would have missed the most important part of my life. Because I was called to teach and chose to listen, I have been blessed to be able to teach three years (middle school) in California, 13 years high school in Arizona, and retired at 74.”

Josh AtkinsonJoshua Atkinson, ’12, and his wife Katie (Stein) Atkinson, ’13, just shared their 10 Year Anniversary on April 6, 2024. They first met in the University Choir and Orchestra under direction of Dr. Gary Bonner. “Katie actually asked me out on our first date (a group date with choir friends) during TWIRP Fall 2011,” Joshua says, “without having more than maybe one or two conversations together. We had so many common interests, and truly enjoyed our time together, that we started exclusively dating not long after. God answered our dreams and prayers by sending us exactly the person we needed. The rest was history!” They now have a small family with two beautiful girls, Harper and Holland. “God blesses us every day with amazing families and friends that support us through every part of our lives.” He says, “We know that we never would have made it this far without CBU and its amazing influence in our lives.”

Jana MooreJana (Moore) Cunningham, ’12, and her husband Zachary, celebrate the birth of their first child, a son, William, on April 3, 2024 (8 lbs, 7oz).

 

 

 

Mark Sigman II, ’19, is celebrating his fifth anniversary at Riverside University Heath System. He is his team's lead and has successfully led two county-wide projects.

Kasaan HammonKasaan Hammon, ’20, is teaching middle school English full-time and also writing and releasing music as a Christian artist under the name Rigsi. Her latest single, "Daughter," based on Mark 5:34, just came out this March. It was based on the testimony of a friend, and her hope is that it will encourage and inspire women from all walks of life.

 

 

Payton MastersonPayton (Roth) Masterson, ’20, got married on October 26, 2023. She also graduated with her master’s degree in Sport Business from Temple University.

 

 

 

Nichole StinsonNichole Y. Stinson, ’21, recently graduated from Drexel University (Philadelphia, PA) with an MFA in creative writing (June 2023) and just started Stockton University's (Galloway, NJ) Master's in Holocaust and Genocide Studies program (January 2024).

 



Karla AlvarezKarla Alvarez, ’22, was promoted from primary therapist at a residential home to the Program Director for their Mental Health Outpatient Program.

 

 

 

Stephen BankoleStephen Olufemi Bankole-Wright, ’22, recently released a project called "YOUR JOURNEY BEGINS HERE." It has amassed about 50k streams and has been promoted on Gospel Music Buzz and Gospel Grind Radio. It features his hit single, "Brand New," which was released right around the time that he received an award from the State Assembly for his performance in the "Young Gifted and Black" event put on during Black History Month. The project is available on all platforms as well as CD format.

Frank Richard Chacon, ’23, is enjoying more time with his one-year-old daughter. He has been promoted to a Campus Operations Lead at Sandals Church Banning and looks forward to using his degree to lead with the leaders of the future. At Inland Leaders Charter School, he developed a Leadership Conference for Middle Schoolers that aims to develop their leadership style and grow as a leader. The event was so successful that 97 percent of their 300 students participated in the conference. God is so good!

Lilandra LipariLilandra Lipari, ’23, recently got hired at her dream hospital in her dream job. “I truly have CBU to thank!” she says, “I loved my time here! The best part was being able to work a full-time job and be a full-time student thanks to the online programs they offer.”

 

March 2024

Duane ChismDuane Chism, ’65 and his wife, May (Campbell), ’64, have been married almost 60 years. They will celebrate their anniversary in December 2024. Duane “Butch” retired from the United States Airforce in 1991 after 25 years at Lackland AFB in San Antonio, TX. He retired again in 2017 after 15 years as a credentialed Federal Investigator conducting National-level background security investigations for 3-letter agencies in Washington. May retired from Defense Language Institute as an English Instructor after 15 years in 2003. She served overseas in both Taiwan and Slovenia, as well as at the home campus, Lackland AFB. The couple has three children, twelve grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Pictured are 10 of their 12 grandchildren.

James Forkum, PhD, ’69 and his wife, Sharon (Rehling), ’64, will celebrate their 56th wedding anniversary in August 2024. Jim is also celebrating his 54th year in the general field of education, coaching, and athletics administration while Sherry celebrates her 51st year as an educator from elementary school through graduate school.

Steve Quinnelly, ’69, passed away in October 2023. After graduating from CBC, Steve was called as a youth minister. He also served as school teacher and principal in both private and public schools for over 22 years. He was then called to pastor Mannford Christian Fellowship church in 1993, where he served for the past 30 years until his death in October 2023. He loved God, his family, and baseball. His wife, Connie, remarks, “I am most grateful for our preparation years at CBC, for the many lasting friendships from there, and for the blessing of the past 55 years of serving our Savior together.  

Darwin Reynolds, ’70, passed away on October 9, 2023 after losing his battle with pancreatic cancer. Read more about Darwin’s life here.

Wanda ScruggsWanda Scruggs, ’03, recently published a children’s book entitled “What in the World?” It is for children ages 3 to 7 years of age and it highlights the unique things kids may not know about in the world and encourages them to just enjoy being who they are - beautifully created by God. It is available on Amazon.

 

 

SorenAsusena (Herrera) Soren, ’12, was recently promoted to Deputy City Manager with the City of San Bernardino.

 

 

 

Andreana BattagliaAndreana (Banuelos) Battaglia, ’13/’15, and her husband, Joseph Battaglia welcomed a son, Jaxson John Battaglia born in 2023. Jaxson joins sister, Brooke Sophia (3yrs).

 

 

 

Consuelo LopezConsuelo Lopez, ’16, just completed her first year as Riverside County Department of Public Social Services' Public Information Officer. She leads the department's award-wining communication team. Her team recently won their first Public Relations Society of America Inland Empire Chapter Polaris Award and a National Association of Counties Achievement Award.

 

 

Shannon  Richardson, ’18, recently accepted the position of Director of Learning and Development at the California University of Science and Medicine. She has been with the organization for the past five years.

Beau Wright ’19, works as an Inventory Lead at GEODIS Logistics. Because of the help of professor Lilly Szeto, Beau was able to develop his Chinese language skills and apply them into real life job opportunities and translate Chinese for Apple executive working with high tech machinery.

Laura Farley, ’20, is completing her second year teaching at a title one school site. She has recently been been promoted to the ELD (English Language Development) Coordinator for Clement Middle School in Redlands, CA.

Acosta IsabelIsabel (Abril) Acosta, ’22, married Zack Acosta, ’22. Isabel works as an Account Executive at Worldwide Express.

 

 

 

BotelloSophie Botello, ’22, is an ER nurse at Temecula Valley Hospital.

 

 

 

 

Alondra EspinozaAlondra Espinoza, ’22, welcomed a baby girl, Elizabeth Rose, in August of 2023. Alondra works as a Early Childhood Developmental Specialist and is in the process of opening her own daycare.

 

 

 

Jazmin Gonzalez, ’23, was accepted into Loma Linda University’s Doctor of Physical Therapy program, Class of 2027.

SummersTimothy Summers, ’23, married Zoe Grammer, ’23, in July 2023 after graduating from CBU last spring.

 

 

 

February 2024

Dewight “Ike” Riddle, ’77, retired after many years of pastoral work due to health issue stemming from working on fighter jets while serving in the Air Force many years prior to becoming a Christian. Ike previously pastored at First Baptist of Norco. He then felt led to plant a new church, Olive Branch Community Church, in Corona in 1988. During his seventeen years at Olive Branch, he was blessed to go on many mission trips, including twice to Uganda, once each to the Philippines, Macao, China, Mexico and South America. He also went to Israel three times, two of which he led tours there. Ike now lives in Texas with his wife and many of his family also reside there.

tomTom Hixson, ’78, recently retired from Gateway Seminary. He spent 40+ years (20 years in higher education and 21 years as President of the Northwest Baptist Foundation) working for Southern Baptists in the field of business and finance. He and his wife, Becky (Tillman) Hixson, ’77, have relocated to Prescott, Arizona.

 

 

 

AaronAaron Dishno, Ed.D., ’02, is the patented inventor of 3D internet browsing.  (USA Patent #9,940,404). Aaron is the CEO and founder of HTTP3D Inc. – WalktheWeb.

 

 

 

 

sandraSandra (Bennett) Hughes, ’05, and her husband, Anthony, welcomed their fifth baby, Isabella Michelle Hughes. Baby Isabella was born November 16, 2023.

 

 

 

 

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Kylee (Magby) Jones, ’12, was promoted to the position of Clinical Director at Indigenous Circle of Wellness at the start of February 2024.

 

 

 

 

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Anna (Megli) Barkman, ’14, and her husband Timothy Barkman welcomed daughter Opal Louise on January 18, 2024 in Lawton Oklahoma. (Photo Credit - Frozen Photography)

 

 

 

meghanMeghan (Iteen) Anderson, ’15, and her husband, Curtis Anderson, ’18, recently welcomed their second daughter.

 

 

 

 

Christian Valdivia, ’19, was called home to God on January 29, 2024. Christian had dedicated eight years of his life to serving as a classroom teacher and administrator for Highland Academy in Beaumont, CA. He leaves behind a wife and young daughter. Please lift up his loved ones in prayer as they mourn this tragic loss.

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Mauro Moreno, ’22, relocated to Oregon and works for a nonprofit that employs and supports people with disabilities. Mauro also married in December 2023 to Michelle Corona.

 

 

January 2024

bryantBryant Sinkler, ’79, traveled from the East Coast to enjoy A CBU Christmas concert. He then traveled to Beverly Hills for the city’s Centennial Celebration. As a former resident, Bryant was happy to be able to be there to celebrate this momentous occasion.

 

 

 

Wilson_MarkMark Wilson, ’84, graduated in December 2023 with a Ph.D. in Applied Theology – emphasis in Ecclesiology – from Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary in Kansas City, MO. Mark has been privileged to serve as Lead Pastor of Sierra Baptist Church of Visalia, CA, for 30 years and is also a NAMB endorsed healthcare chaplain with Kaweah Health Medical Center in Visalia. Mark and his wife Valerie (Overstreet, ’86) have been married for 38 years and have four adult children (all CBU alums) and five grandchildren (future Lancers).

 

Keith Bacon, ’17, was recently named Vice President of Administrative Services for San Bernardino Valley College. Prior to this, Keith spent three years working as an executive in the K-12 public school system.

Analy (Garcia) Jarboe, ’18, was recently promoted to Senior Planning Specialist at Southern California Edison.

Lozano_AnthonyAnthony Lozano, ’17, is the Assistant Cross Country and Track & Field Coach at Cal State East Bay in Hayward, California.

 

 

 

 

Aszterbaum_JoeyJoey Aszterbaum, ’22, and his wife, Keisha Campbell, have recently launched their real estate business, First Team Real Estate. They are also a part of an exciting new church plant in Oceanside called St. Brigid's. After a long hiatus from performing live music in front of strangers, Joey has begun playing local open mic nights in Oceanside.

 

 

Mueller_ColinColin Mueller, ’22, is an elementary band teacher for Rancho Christian School. The number of students in band has doubled since he first started working at the school, and he was able to start a brand new strings class this year. Colin is so thankful for this amazing opportunity God has given to him.

 

 

 

Estrada ToroGabriela Estrada Toro, ’23, and her husband, David, celebrated their 20th wedding anniversary in Costa Rica in December 2023. She works as an administrative assistant for Moreno Valley College. Gabriela notes that when she was obtaining her bachelors, “Going back to school with a fulltime job, two children, and a household to run is not easy, but CBU was there for me and made it possible to juggle it all.” She was recently accepted to the Organizational Leadership Master's program at CBU.

 

 

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