Parents Archive:
Fostering Family Traditions
Like his father and grandfather before him, Mark Wolfshorndl earns his living from the land. He grows almonds on his 500-acre family farm in Chowchilla, Calif.; his 82-year-old father still oversees an orchard. “It’s satisfying when the harvest comes... Read More
When the Child Becomes a Parent
A Father Observes the Parenting Skills of Some Westmont Alumni From the top of Half Dome, John Eby watched the bright August sun set over Yosemite Valley, the shadows swallowing trees and meadows far below. He recalls the moment... Read More
At Home Away from Home
Randy and Diane Weeda Say Their Children Have Found Community at Westmont Ryan Weeda ’06 had never heard of Westmont when a postcard from the college arrived in his Missouri mailbox. Checking out the Web site, he liked what... Read More
A Mother-Daughter Tradition
A Generation Apart, Kerry ’76 and Alex ’08 Compare Notes on Westmont Alex Malliaris ’08 and her mother laugh about the bathrooms in Clark. Kerry Gibson Malliaris says they haven’t changed a bit since she graduated in 1976. The... Read More
Family-Friendly Ministry
The Rehfelds Disciple Youth in Their Church As Well As Their Own Three Sons Like many parents, Joe and Judy Rehfeld are involved in their sons’ lives. They drive the boys to sports practices and church events and show... Read More
Faith in Education
The Bryan Family Affirms the Value of Christian Education Michael and Sherill Bryan hoped their oldest son would attend a Christian college, but they knew he needed to choose a school himself. “It was a prayer thing because we... Read More
Growth for Life
Throughout their marriage, Andy and Janna Mori have worked together to make things grow. As gardeners, they helped to cultivate the family nursery and raised and canned their own vegetables. As parents, they encourage their children to develop in... Read More
A Singular Story
Katherine Massena learned the challenges of being a single mother the first time she took her sons fishing. Skilled in a sport she had practiced as a child, she hooked a fish and hit it on the head quickly... Read More
A World of Interests
Their backgrounds and their interests give Peter and Monique Thorrington an international perspective. Although they grew up in South Africa, Peter was born in the United Kingdom and Monique was born in Greece. The couple moved their business (international... Read More
My Son, the Student
Dean and I became Westmont parents in a rather circuitous way. The older of our two sons graduated from Gordon College in May, where he received a wonderful education and enjoyed many fine friendships as well as four years... Read More