Journeys to and from Regent:

Before coming to Regent, I was a trained Home Economist teaching at an inner-city high school in Dallas, Texas. I was also volunteering with InterVarsity and thinking about joining the IVCF staff. Some good friends of mine, Bonnie and George Mallone, invited me to stay with them in Vancouver for the summer. Through them, I met Dr. Houston, and a couple conversations with him convinced me that a year at Regent College was just what I needed.

Harold and I met during my year at Regent (he was attending UBC), and we got married in 1974. After teaching for a few years in Vancouver, we moved to McBride, BC. Two more years and a lot of bear stories later, we moved to Prince George. Dallas to Vancouver to Prince George was quite a stretch for this southern girl! We put down roots in the community, and even joined “Friends of Regent College,” an interdenominational committee that brought Regent courses and a few professors to Prince George. More recently, we were able to lead two groups through the ReFrame course. (And now our daughter and her husband are using it with their young adult group.)

Harold and I enjoyed taking many summer courses over the years, finding them a rich time of stimulation, encouragement, and spiritual nurture. Harold completed his Graduate Diploma in Christian Studies in April 2018.

How Regent made a difference:

Regent was like a springboard for me: it was a new beginning that challenged my faith journey. I have often gone back to read and be encouraged by the verse that was attached to my Regent diploma in 1973: “... that he who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion until the day of Christ Jesus” (Phil 1:6).

Regent memories:

I really enjoyed working in the Regent Bookstore, learning under the guidance of Ward Gasque. But would you believe the photocopy machine took up half our office space? Harold described it as the size of a small aircraft!

Fun facts about me:

1. I still have a Texas accent.
2. I once worked for Texas Parks & Wildlife, teaching people how to cook fish. I did short TV demonstrations on fish preparation, and even did a “How to Cook Fish” movie for use in the classroom!
3. I recently learned to snowshoe.

Three words that describe Regent:

1. Stretching
2. Stimulating
3. Nurturing

Why I support Regent College today:

I continue to be deeply thankful for all that my Heavenly Father has done in my life, and for everything Regent has contributed to my personal story. When I made my decision to drive from Dallas to Vancouver, I had no idea how much my life would change!

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