Sara Denlinger:First
Engineer Hired From
Class Of1994
Joiner Joins
The Opposition
eff Joiner,'91 communication arts graduate,is still
doing what he likes best—forensics. And now he is
involved as director ofMiami University's
forensics team,Cedarville's closest rival.
"Obviously,the best preparation I received was
being part ofthe forensics team at Cedarville and
working with Dr.David Robey,"Jeff shares."It's
such a quality, well-respected program.My participation led
to a full scholarship for graduate work at Miami University
[Oxford,Ohio]and the position I now have."
Jeffearned his M.A.in communications in one year and
was offered a full-time faculty position at Miami upon
completion ofhis program. At21,he was the youngest
faculty member at the university. This year,Jeff's forensics
team finished second to Cedarville's in the state ofOhio.
"I'm doing whatI enjoy most,working with speech
students," says Jeff."I find in them a wide diversity in beliefs
and values.It's challenging and a lot offun. AtCedarville I
learned about hard work and self-discipline,and it's paid off."
Jeff and Kathy Duhaime'91 commenced their married life
the same day they graduated from Cedarville. Kathy is an
accountant with Karns,Umbach,and Reimer,a public
accounting firm in Hamilton,Ohio.
Jeff and Kathy currently live in Fairfield near Cincinnati,
Ohio.
Career Direction
Changes For Coe
hen Chad Coe
graduated in
1993 with a
degree in
biology
education,the
Lord had plans
for him to be more immediately
involved in spiritually impacting
today's youth. Dr.David
Drullinger, associate professor of
Bible at Cedarville College,put
Chad in contact with Dr.Thomas
Younger'70H,senior pastor of
Lakewood Park Baptist Church in
Auburn,Indiana. Since the fall of 1993,Chad has enjoyed his
responsibilities as youth pastor at Lakewood Park.
Chad has the opportunity to work with approximately 35
youth in Sunday services and over50 when the youth meet
during the week.He continues to use his musical talents singing
in the church youth band.Lakewood Park Baptist Church also
sponsors asummer camp in July, which is open to the
community and other area churches. Cedarville graduate Mark
Vroegop'93 will be the keynote speaker for the 1994summer
camp.
In addition to his ministry with young people,Chad gives the
welcome and announcements in Sunday services. Members of
the congregation at Lakewood Park say Chad has"added spunk
to the pulpit."To announce his engagement to Kristi Walker
'95,Chad arrived at church in bib overalls and performed a
"rap-song"describing thejoyous event!
Chad and Kristi were married June 11, 1994 and look forward
to serving together at Lakewood Park.For the future,Chad and
Kristi are open to missions overseas or at home.For the present,
Chad enjoys working with a unified staffto make a difference
in the lives oftoday's youth.
edarville College graduated its first engineering class on June 4,
1994.Twenty-four engineering majors received their diplomas,
including Sara Denlinger,who was the first from the engineering
class to be hired for a full-timejob.
Denlinger,from West Milton,Ohio,signed with Westbrook
Manufacturing Company ofDayton in March 1994.She heard
about the position from afriend and contacted the company.
Denlinger explains,"I sent in my resume,not really knowing what to expect,but eager to start thejob search.I
did not hear from Westbrook for a month and a halfand I began to think that this would turn out to be a dead
end.They did call, however,and requested an interview. Then they called back for a second interview and made
an offer." Denlinger accepted their offer and started working for the company in June.
According to Denlinger,the company is involved in the manufacture of wire harnesses,switch assemblies
and terminals,and in the machining of mounts and brackets. Westbrook manufactures air bags for vehicles as
well.She states,"I am involved in all three areas ofthe company,including work with design prototypes and
quality control."
According to Denlinger's interviewers at Westbrook,her dedication to completing a project and her
involvement in extracurricular activities were key in her selection. Denlinger was the president ofthe Society of
Women Engineers(SWE)for two years,a member ofthe Society of Automotive Engineers(SAE),and a
member ofthe American Society of Mechanical Engineers(ASME).She also worked on the supermileage
vehicle competition for two years.
Denlinger appreciates what she has learned at Cedarville,especially in the area of professionalism. She states,
"I grew a lot at Cedarville.I learned how to carry myselfin a competitive field made up mostly of males.I
learned how to defend my beliefs—to know why I believe what I do.I used to be real quiet and shy,never
wanting to talk to anybody.Cedarville taught me how to effectively express myselfand get my ideas across to
other people—and that is vital in engineering."
Denlinger praises God for where He has brought her and fondly remembers those who helped her along."My
engineering professors really supported me throughout my time at Cedarville.I thank them for challenging me
to continue in the field ofengineering and to do my best."
The Dyes Keep Cedarville All
In The Family
ew families have experienced the influence ofCedarville
College as much as the Dye family from Cable,Ohio.Ofa
family ofeight,five are young alumni,and a sixth is currently
attending Cedarville!
Settled in London,Ohio,Jennifer Dye Miller'85 and her
husband,Ken,are active members ofShiloh Mennonite
Church.Jenny and Ken are small group Bible study leaders and participate
on musical worship teams. While Jenny cares for their children, Andrew(3)
and Carrie(1),Ken is an actuary for Columbus Life Insurance.
The next to graduate from Cedarville was Rebecca Dye Heron'87.Becky and her husband,Ron,met while
Becky was on a Cedarville MIS summer trip to Canada.The Herons now live in
Quebec,and have three children,Benjamin(3),Anna-Marie(1),and Katie
(2 months). While Becky graduated with a nursing degree,she has found ajoy in
writing youth musicals.She has completed four musicals which have been performed
by city-wide youth choirs in Quebec and throughout Montreal. Her musicals are
currently being translated into French—an open field for ministry.
Becky was not the only Dye to graduate in 1987—a dual celebration was in order as
Mrs.Janet Dye completed her degree in 1987 as well! Through summer school and
out-of-class work,Janet achieved a degree in behavioral science. She now volunteers
with a Crisis Pregnancy Center and has found many avenues of ministry in their local
church.
In 1989,Stephen Dye graduated from Cedarville with degrees in preseminary Bible and history. Having
completed a master of divinity at Grace Theological Seminary,he is now pursuing a master oftheology at Grand
Rapids Theological Seminary. His wife,Becky(Davis'89),is an emergency room nurse at Butterworth Hospital
in Grand Rapids. Both Steve and Becky share a burden for missions and are open to serving
the Lord wherever He may lead. Steve and Becky have a daughter, Ashley(1).
The youngest alumna ofthe Dye family is Amanda,completing her music education
degree in 1992. Amanda was grateful to find a teaching position at Central Junior High
School in Xenia,where she teachesjunior high vocal music.Her singing experience with the
family and with many Cedarville College ensembles enhances her ability to lead several
school choirs and ensembles,which perform four major concerts during the year.
Sarah Dye is ajunior English education major at Cedarville,and is considering teaching or
pursuing an advanced degree injournalism.Sarah anticipates graduation in 1995.The
youngest member ofthe family,Daniel(15),a sophomore in high school,is still considering
what the Lord may have in store for his future. Perhaps he will carry on the Cedarville
tradition in the Dye family!
Blumenstocks
Pass On The
Heritage
ob Blumenstock
'62 was the first
member ofhis
family to attend
Cedarville
College. Sue Blumenstock,Bob's
wife,has directed many young
people to Cedarville's doors over
the past 20 years through her teaching position at
Hackensack Christian School in New Jersey. And
when their daughter,Donna Blumenstock Fisher
'89,decided to attend Cedarville College, her
parents were thrilled! Donna met and married
Stephen Fisher, who also graduated from
Cedarville in 1989.Today,Donna and Stephen
are preparing their one-year-old daughter,Sara
Elizabeth,for a college career at Cedarville, with
a little help from Grandpop and Grandmom
Blumenstock.Bob and Sue are so excited for
their granddaughter to attend Cedarville College
that they purchased a Yellow Jackets warm-up
suit for Sara's first Christmas present. We
appreciate the generations offamilies who choose
to pursue a Cedarville College education.
he campus of
Cedarville College has
made a few changes in
the past nine years. But
the Cedarville College
Alumni Association
has also experienced a great deal of
growth since 1985. With 14,174
members in the Alumni Association,
over 4,768 members havejoined our
ranks Since 1985.The Association
added 18.6% of its membership from
1985 to 1989 and 15% of its
membership from 1990 to 1993. We
welcome our young members and
pass on a rich legacy of support and
love for our alma mater.
