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On the drawing board—architects are now working
on a plan for a new chapel and music building
complex. Music faculty, Christian Ministries
personnel, and students are providing input to
administrators and architects.
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Melds** Looks To Law School
-athan Bickel '94,electrical
ngineering graduate from Portland,
Indiana,describes the advantages of
getting his engineering education at
Cedarville.
school there is opportunity to get
invo ved with design projects which are reserved for
a select group ofseniors in larger schools," he says.
Nathan was on the Supermileage team for three
years.The students built a small vehicle around a
two-horsepower Briggs and Stratton engine and
attempted to get the best possible mileage."This
year," Nathan continues,"the Saturn project was the
senior design project for all seniors." Teams of
students worked together to convert a Saturn sedan to
a hybrid electric vehicle(HEV)for a major
competition (the HEV Challenge)held in June in
Detroit. Nathan worked on the motor controller for
the electric motor.
"At Cedarville," Nathan says,"It is great to interact
with professors and to be able to go to them for help.
They often stay after class and go way beyond what
they have to do.The students and professors often
develop close relationships outside the classroom.
"There's more integration of Scripture than you
might think," Nathan proceeds."Professors will take
something from chapel and relate it to engineering.
The professional ethics class is almost a Bible class
in some ways.We look at ethical situations which
may happen in engineering,like bending a few
standards here and there to get something done on
time,and examine that situation in light of scriptural
standards. We've gone through a lot of Scripture
and different codes ofethics for engineers and how
they relate to the Bible. We talk about when and
how to be a witness through the way you work,
and how God blesses in that. There are many
people in the work place, especially in
engineering, who need the Lord."
Nathan says the program is intense."There's a
lot oflab time. Even the courses that are deep in
theory have a lab." It's difficult to get in the 217
quarter hours in the curriculum. Nathan took some
summer school classes to finish in four years. But he
feels confident in his preparation at Cedarville."We
are receiving positive comments from companies that
interview us. They are surprised at the range of
knowledge and the different areas ofengineering
we've gotten into."
Nathan believes engineering is making Cedarville
better known and is changing the way others perceive
the College."We've had contacts all over the world
with the Saturn competition. External consultants
who never heard of Cedarville have come in to
advise us on our project," he says."The Cedarville
name is getting out."
Nathan and Christine Deshetsky, 1994 mechanical
engineering graduate,are planning to marry on
July 2.They hope to settle in southern Michigan or
northern Indiana.
4SUMMER'94
helly Heldreth,a political science and
history graduate, was the 1993-94 president
ofthe Student Government Association
(SGA)at Cedarville College.During her
college career, Heldreth was involved with
the debate team and plans to take her
political experience and debate skills to law school.
Heldreth's debate involvement—her favorite
activity—has provided numerous opportunities for
witness.She says,"We made a real difference on the
debate circuit because we are so different than everyone
else. Our evidence and arguments had integrity,and we
treated everyone with respect and courtesy. This allowed
us to build bridges that other Christians can cross with
the gospel in the future."
The position ofSGA president allowed Heldreth
gain a new perspective on leadership and ministry.
When she was not pushing for new policy on popul
campus issues, she devoted her time to developing
programs that encouraged the students to act on issues
of world concern.Some of her projects included
raising money for flood victims through R-93,raising
money for Bibles for China,and forming a program
which focuses on abortion awareness and on worki
with area Crisis Pregnancy Centers.
Heldreth and senior Becky Calvert,SGA vice
president, were the first women in the history of the
College to be elected to their respective offices.
Heldreth says,"People took a little time to get used to
our different style ofleadership—we made it more
a discussion-oriented format with everyone involve
We both have enjoyed our work and thank the Lord
for the opportunity to serve Him."
Heldreth explains that she learned much this past
school year."The Lord has been working on my
attitude. I am a perfectionist and like things to go my
way.But the Lord has been lovingly teaching me that.
His way is the best way."
Heldreth is getting married in August and plans t
move to the nation's capitol immediately following
the honeymoon.She will be looking for a one-year
position with a Republican Study Committee in -
Washington,D.C. that she interned with for a
summer.Then she is headed to law school.
Heldreth is thankful for how the Lord has used h
at the College and looks forward to seeing Him work
in the future. She states,"Cedarville has shown me
that Christian values and professional skills go
together. I've seen it through my activities at
Cedarville and I want to continue to serve the Lord
with my talents after I leave."
Lloyd Shares Through Teaching
whatI say and write. I want my students to learn to
express themselves well."
Lloyd expresses her appreciation for the professors in
the Department ofCommunication Arts."They have
made a great impact on my life, especially Mrs. Haffey
Dr.Phipps,Mrs.Merchant,and Dr.Robey—they h
been the most influential people,helping me to by
God more and to love whatI'm doing.I believe that
am still in college because of their faith in me."
Lloyd says that she learned much about the Christian
life while at Cedarville and appreciates the College'
commitment to Christ."I learned so much in daily
chapel and didn't realize how much chapel meant to
until I was gone for student
teaching each day." She continu
"My friends have been a great
source ofencourageme
too. They challenge me an
uplift me and have helped
me grow. It's been great to
see the Lord at work in my
life here at Cedarville. I
can't wait to start teaching
and share His love with in
tudents."
ennifer Lloyd loves people. She is a speech
education graduate who desires to help
anyone in need. Lloyd states that her love for
people stems from her experiences in high
school and at Cedarville.In both settings,
teachers and professors have reached out to
her, believed in her,and urged her to reach her
full potential. According to Lloyd,other people wanted
to show God's love to her and now she wants to pass on
that love.
Lloyd explains that her decision to be a teacher is
ironic."When I was in high school,I hated it. I wasn't
motivated at all. But there were three teachers who
took an interest in me and my life, aside from my
academics.They showed me that I was a
worthwhile person—that it didn't matter what I
academically,but who I was. And that's what
want to do with my students. I'll have the
opportunity to show that my love for m
students is not based on their
academic performance." Lloyd's
decision to teach speech as a subject
matches her personality and desires
perfectly."I chose speech because
it's the most basic form of
communication.I love people,and I
love to express myself through
