The purpose of the WTS Alumni/ae Council is:

• to be an advocate of the seminary’s mission
• to speak on behalf of the seminary in the Church
• to maintain and strengthen the relationship among alumni/ae
• to communicate concerns from the Church to the seminary

The council receives nominations and chooses two individuals each year to receive the Distinguished Alumni/ae Award at the annual Alumni/ae Banquet.

The council meets in the fall and the spring and also participates in spring and fall fundraising phonathons by making calls to other WTS alumni/ae. Members are eligible to serve two consecutive three-year terms.

Council Members

• President: Donald De Young 1955
• Vice-president and Necrologist: Mike VanDoornik 1960
• Secretary: Norman Ratering 1961

Other members:

• Barbara Boss 2005
• Harold DeRoo 1948
• Paul Fazio 1993
• Roger Kleinheksel 1963
• Bruce Mulder 1999
• Deb Swanson 2007
• Norm Swier 1977
• Gerard Van Heest 1952
• Jim VanderRoest 1992