The 2016 Legacy Banquet

the Philippines in 1997 with the men’s basketball team. “I traveled with Cedarville's basketball evangelism team to the Philippines and served as an assistant coach and player. We spent the month of June playing at least one game each day and holding basketball clinics,” he shared. “During halftime at each game the Gospel was preached by the local pastor or missionary, and we would witness one-on-one after the games.” Steven also serves as an Adult Bible Fellowship co-teacher, leads a small discipleship group in his church, regularly attends and presents at the Creation Biology Society/Creation Geology society annual meetings, speaks at his church about Creation, and participates in discussion panels on Creation issues. Steven has lived a life that honors God as he seeks to make the most of his talents and time. “The best way to find God's will for your life is to be busy doing what you know should be done today,” he said. “Be diligent in serving Christ and others, even if it doesn't fit in with your plans. Plan to use your gifts and talents well, but keep the plan open to God's leading.” Steven accepts the Distinguished Educator of the Year award with the support of his wife, Evelyn ’80, and children Alyssa and Marcus. DistinguishedEducatorAward Dr. John Whitmore John Whitmore serves as Professor of Geology at Cedarville. He joined the faculty in 1991. John received his B.S. in geology fromKent State University, his M.S. in geology from the Institute for Creation Research, and his Ph.D. from Loma Linda University. John established the Bachelor of Science in geology and the Bachelor of Arts in geosciences programs at Cedarville, currently the only programs that teach young-earth Creation geology at an evangelical college. John’s love for geology reaches far beyond the classroom. He is a frequent consultant and reviewer for Answers in Genesis, Answers Magazine , The Journal of Creation , and Answers Research Journal , and is the Editor-in-Chief for the eighth International Conference on Creationism. He is also the co-author for The Heavens and the Earth and The Great Alaskan Dinosaur Adventure . He appeared as a content expert in the video series Unlocking the Mysteries of Genesis. He won the 2008 “Cove Award” for providing outstanding academic support to Cedarville students, the 2007 Faculty Teaching Effectiveness Award, and was named the 2008 Cedarville University Faculty Scholar of the Year. He and his wife, Jamie (Case) ’04, own a small farm with chickens and sheep, where they live with children Victoria, Jocelyn, Mickayla, Denise, Jess, and Jaana. He cites Psalm 19:14 as his life verse: “ Let the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be acceptable in your sight, O Lord, my rock and my redeemer.” HonoraryAlumniof theYear Mr. Phillip andMrs. Pamela Black Phil and Pam Black have dedicated years of service to the Miami Valley area and continue to make a lasting impact in their local community. Phil and Pam met at Ohio Northern University, where Phil earned a B.S. in biology/premed as well as a B.S.Ph. and Pam earned a B.S. in elementary education. They were married on August 18, 1973. Ph i l own e d t wo pharmacies from 1981– 2015 and was a chairman and owner of Home Care by Black Stone from 1986–2015. He has been recognized for his service to the community as