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New Saint Andrews
Class of 2005

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"So what should we do with this piece of paper we call a diploma? Well, you could frame it. It took us long enough to get it. But more importantly, we should take the knowledge that diploma represents and use it to the best of our ability. We can’t forget about it. The world wants us to hang it on the wall; I say we should slip it under their shoe and light it on fire . . . .

"Many people say we should only pay for education that will get us higher salaries. But here at New St Andrews, we pay for education that will give us a higher appreciation for life itself. I would trade any amount of money for a Biblical vision of the world, for sanctification in writing and speaking and imitating the Creator. But this is foolishness to the world. The goal of the American barcalounger is to add that next zero to the figures on his paycheck; but that’s exactly what it is: Zero. Without the satisfaction God gives to a believer, he will not enjoy it."

— Richard Miltenberger, Class of 2005
Student Address, "Building on the Foundation"

Commencement 2005 Addresses

Mr. Richard Miltenberger, B.A., 2005: "Building on the Foundation"
Dr. William David Beck, Ph.D., (left) Associate VP of Graduate Studies, Liberty University: "Education and the Meaning of Life"
Mr. John Schwandt, Fellow: "Bountiful Boasting"
Dr. Roy Atwood, Ph.D., President & Senior Fellow: "A Final Charge to the Graduates"

	Associate of Arts in Liberal Arts and Culture 2005
(Above) Sara Zylstra (A.A., left) with Bev Atwood, Registrar	Ryan Dennis Anderson, Bothell, Washington Ryan plans to continue his undergraduate studies at the University of Washington.
	Martin Randall Becktell, Coeur d'Alene, Idaho Marty plans to pursue graduate studies in history at Washington State University and travel in Europe either in the fall or the summer of 2006. Any guys that would like to travel in Europe with him can contact him.
	Nicole Suzanne Sally Brenda Marie de Martimprey, Westwood, California Nicole worked at an orphanage in South Africa near Johannesberg in 2005-2006, and traveled in Eastern Europe and England. She is now back home in California, contemplating her next adventures in Kingdom service. Check out her blog for updates about what she's up to now.
	Charles Riley Latham, Forest, Virginia Riley will be continuing his undergraduate studies in Virginia and pursuing a career in medicine.
	Elizabeth Jean (Shade) Banek, Carbondale, Illinois Elizabeth marrried Nathan Banek on October 21, 2005 in Carbondale, IL. They now reside in Rockwall, TX and are expecting their first child in early August.
	Bethany Michelle Waller, Selah, Washington Bethany is completing her B.A. at New Saint Andrews.
	Sara Ann Zylstra, Spokane Washington Sara hopes to pursue art studies next year.
	Bachelor of Arts in Liberal Arts and Culture 2005
(Above) 2005 Outstanding Students: (from left) Brendan O'Donnell, Erin Linton, Joe Carlson, and Nethaniel Ealy	Rebecca Jewell (Bollen) Wood Thesis: "Wisdom from Hell: A Brief Companion to Ancient Literature" Clifton, Virginia Rebecca and husband Chris welcomed baby Cora in August 2007.
	Amy Christine (Bruckart) Hofman Thesis: "Recovering the Glory of Anger: A Study of Three Anger Management Methods" San Antonio, Texas Amy and Haven Hofman (2005) were married Oct. 8, 2005 in California.
	Jennifer Lynn Carlson, Cum Laude Thesis: "Crafting the Beautiful Woman: A Look at the Revolutionary Post-War Fashion of Christian Dior" Scotts Valley, California Jen is living in California with husband Joe (B.A., 2005) and working as a church secretary.
	Joseph Thomas Carlson, Cum Laude Thesis: "The Beautiful and the Sublime: The Christianity, Russian Orthodoxy, and Christology of Dostoevsky" Outstanding Student Award, 2004-2005 Scotts Valley, California Joe is the new General Manager of Coffee Cat, (a coffee and roasting shop in Scotts Valley, CA, northeast of Santa Cruz). His position will put the study of Russian on the back burner for the time being, but he still hopes to pursue graduate studies, while enjoying the profitable exercise of his barista artistry.
	John Bennett, Carnahan, Jr. Thesis: "Spilled Perfume: An Introduction to the Aesthetics of Calvin Seerveld" Moscow, Idaho Ben, wife Abra, and daughter Ophelia live in Moscow and Ben works at Logos School. He has accepted a secondary teaching position in Maryland for the 2006-2007 school year. Ben is still trying to stir up trouble among his brethren by claiming that Ophelia is the cutest and most talented infant ever born. Ophelia Grace, born Jan. 23, 2006.
	Noelle Elaine Craft Dover, New Hampshire Noelle is working in Moscow this year, hoping to train as a hair stylist.
(From left) Nethaniel Ealy, Brendan O'Donnell, and Isaac Grauke	Nethaniel Roy Ealy, Cum Laude Thesis: "The Dining Room Table: A Thesis in Wood" Outstanding Student Award, 2004-2005 Traverse City, Michigan Nethaniel is living in Moscow, doing construction, metalwork, barbecuing, and pursuing further independent studies. He recently lost two fingers in a construction accident, but has recovered nicely and is back at work.
	Isaac George Grauke, Cum Laude Thesis: "The Strange Life and Religion of Frank Bruce Robinson" Moscow, Idaho Isaac lives in Moscow with wife Katie and son August (b. April 2005). Isaac works in Moscow at CCBenefits as a customer service representative.
	Susan Elizabeth (Harrell) Harmon, Cum Laude Thesis: "The Immensity of this Sea: William of Malmesbury as Historian" In July 2006 Elizabeth married Caleb Harmon at Ripavilla Plantation in Tennessee. They currently live in Lafayette, Indiana where Elizabeth works as a Travel Agent with AAA Travel and keeps their stylish downtown apartment looking good and stocked with food. Caleb is finishing his last semester at Purdue and plans on graduating in May with his M.S. from the department of Mechanical Engineering. The Harmons plan on traveling the world (well, a bit of it) until they move to Michigan in July where Caleb has accepted a job with GM working on luxury transmissions.
	Haven Marinus Hofman, Cum Laude Thesis: "Principles of Power: A Rhetorical Analysis of Political Rhetoric in Wartime" Colville, Washington Amy (2005) and Haven were married in California, Oct. 8, 2005.
	Bethany Ellen Hoyt, Summa Cum Laude Thesis: "O Sing a New Song to the Lord: Provided that You Have First Learned How to Sing the Old Ones" Forsythe, Georgia Bethany is living in Moscow where she works as a baker and chef in a local coffeehouse.
	Erin Elizabeth Linton, Summa Cum Laude Thesis: "The Pagan Covenant of Guest-Friendship" Outstanding Student Award, 2004-2005 Fenton, Missouri Erin lives and teaches at a classical Christian school in Lynchburg, VA, handing down the blessings of Latin to her students.
	Rosanne Emily Lortz, Summa Cum Laude Thesis: "The Life and Death of Saint Thomas Becket" Vancouver, Washington Rose lives in the Portland area and teaches school.
	Richard Sydney Miltenberger" Clancy, Montana Student Commencement Address, 2005 Richard is an intern with Collegiate Reformed Fellowship, a college ministry of Christ Church, Moscow.
The Proud Father training for diaper duity	Brendan Conchobor O'Donnell, Cum Laude Thesis: "Rain from a Rainless Sky" Bronx, New York Outstanding Student Award, 2004-2005 The College's 100th Graduate Brendan works for a surveying company in Moscow. He and wife Sharon (Telling) have a bably daughter, Flannery Linn, born on Feb. 2, 2006, 9 lbs., 4 1/2 ozs. and 21 3/4 inches long. Her dad says she has a bird egg on her neck and the word "PINK" across her left knuckles! Congratulations Brendan and Sharon! Flannery Linn
	Abigail Louise (Reed) Johnson, Cum Laude Thesis: "Don't Poke: Understanding Touch in Its Place in Christian Community" Overland Park, Kansas Abby married Matt Johnson in summer 2005. They live in Costa Rica where Matt teaches, and she will be teaching English in an elementary school as well.
	Thomas David Tanner Bonners Ferry, Idaho Thomas is working with his father's business building houses, and hopes to pursue graduate work in Forestry next year.
	Erin Christine Thompson Port Angeles, Washington Erin is helping homeschool her siblings in music and science. She plans to take art classes and travel next year.
	Aaron Wesley Wells Bishop, California Aaron is teaching at a classical Christian school in Fallon, NV.
	David Kenneth Williams, III Thesis: "An Analysis of the Political Atmosphere of Pre-1914 Europe" Chesapeake City, Maryland David works in Moscow at CCBenefits as a customer service representative.