City Commissioner Hilda Zimmerly and US Congressman Mario Diaz-Balart. Photo by Patty Brant/Caloosa Belle

Hilda Zimmerly ’72 is serving another term as Treasurer Commissioner for the City of LaBelle, FL.  She has already served on the Commission for 12 years. In March, Hilda was recognized by US Congressman Mario Diaz-Balart during a speech in commemoration of Women’s History Month.  The Congressman shared of Hilda’s struggles to get through school while working and raising a family and commended her on fulfilling her dream of becoming a teacher. That speech is now part of the official Congressional Record. Read the full story here.

Brian Ziegler ’09 has written a book entitled “A Paralyzing Redemption.”  Brian writes, “The focus revolves around the change that occurred in my life when I accepted Christ in my heart… I went from a star basketball player to a quadriplegic paralyzed from the chest down. After many years, I realized my accident was a gift from God and He used the accident to rebuild me from the ground up. He rebuilt me in His image.

My life is different now… I’m an author, pastor, businessman, father and husband. But I wouldn’t change one thing about my life.”

Read more about Brian’s book and story on Facebook.

Jacquelyn Canonico ’14 is in her third year of teaching third grade at Green Elementary School in Wayne County. Jacquelyn, an early childhood major, was hired right after graduation in 2014. Jacquelyn is pictured with her cousin, Harper.

Dan Bacj, Jr. ’10 is the Camp Director at Camp Aldersgate in Carrollton. Dan has 19+ years of Christian Camping experience to Aldersgate including posts at Camp Wanake and Ligonier Camp and Conference Center. Dan and his wife, Kelcey (Lauer) ’11, live in Carollton.

Ben Strouse ’12 is the Retreat and Program Director at Round Lake Christian Camp in Lakeville. Ben has been a regular at Round Lake since he was a young boy. He started his camp career early, working in the kitchen at age 16. After 7 years of working as summer staff, Ben is now a full-time member of the Round Lake staff. Ben is married to Malone alumna, Sasha (Blankenship), who also works at the camp.

Alexis Kreiner ’16 has been hired for a full-time position with Rahab Ministries in Akron. Alexis will be writing news releases and grants, speaking on behalf of the organization, and assisting with social media, events, and volunteer coordination.