Friday, March 12, 2010


The sixth gathering in support of the Pearson Chapel and Welcome Center was Saturday, March 6 in Andover, Kan. The event generated a warm and supportive response from those in attendance.

Alumni and friends from the Wichita area viewed plans for the project and received a fundraising update, while enjoying refreshments and the beautiful ambience of the Flint Hills National Golf Club. Hosts for the event were Tom Mack '82, Valerie (Lippoldt) Mack '83, Chris Crawshaw '87 and Tonya (Mueller) Crawshaw '87.

Special guests (pictured) were Brandon Simmelink '01 and Lisa (Mooney) Simmelink '02 filling in for Scott’s parents, PCWC Steering Committee Co-Chairs Scott Simmelink ’82 and Cathy (Mauney) Simmelink ’82, who were in Spain visiting their daughter Rachel.

Previous PCWC gatherings have been held in Lindsborg, Kansas City, St. Paul (MN), Denver, and Oakland (CA).