Jayce O’Neal 01 is making a mark in Hollywood. His latest role was on the WB’s One Tree Hill. Jayce has also acted on shows that have appeared on networks such as ABC Family, The Discovery Channel, TLC, National Geographic, The History Channel, and Sci-Fi Channel. His acting ventures have brought him opportunities, including sitcom pilots, soap opera pilots, voice-over work, independent films, industrial videos, and theater. Some of the theatrical productions Jayce has participated in include All My Sons, Death of a Salesman, A Midsummer Night’s Dream, Enemy of the People, and Tears of Soy. Along with acting, Jayce has also directed shows for the camera and the stage. He gained much of his knowledge of the acting industry while working as an acting agent himself. During that time in his career, he worked with casting directors, producers, directors and, of course, actors. Jayce earned his master of arts in communication (acting emphasis) and master of arts in counseling from Regent University; he is currently working on his doctorate in the field of leadership (also from Regent) while continuing to pursue his acting endeavors and teaching at the John Robert Powers School for Acting and Modeling. He is also overseeing the young adult ministry at his church, going on various missions trips, and writing a book. He has had a best-selling novel, Summer of the Midnight Sun by Tracie Peterson, dedicated to him; the book’s main character was named after him. http://myspace.com/jayceo

Jacob 03 and Betsy (Lewis) Smith 03 joined the mission field full-time beginning in April 2006. They will be traveling to about 20 different countries between Morocco and China, working with different missionaries and contacts for around 10 months. They ask that you keep them in your prayers as they step out in faith for this next journey of life. http://www.acrossthe1040.com

Jason Fenn 05 graduated from Officer Candidate School (OCS) at Fort Benning in Columbus, Ga., and was commissioned as a second lieutenant in the U.S. Army. During the 14 weeks of training, Jason received “basic soldiering” instruction in leadership, professional ethics, soldier team development, combined arms tactics, weapons defense, combat water survival, maintenance, communications, staff and general military subjects, and physical training and conditioning. He, wife Sophia 04, and daughter Sabrina are currently stationed in Fort Benning, Ga.