1996-1997 Cedarville College Annual Report

ealizing that developing the total student involves going beyond the classroom, Cedarville provides opportunities for personal, social, physical, and leadership development through innovative student life programming. Student organizations, athletic events, drama productions, the Artist Series, and a wide range of recreational activities enhance the Cedarville experience. In addition, students build into each other's lives through discipleship, accountability, and encouragement. Lifelong friendships begin at Cedarville. "I love being with the girls in South Hall. We sing together and get together to have praise and worship times which are very special to me. I've also made best friends on the Abundant Life ministry team. They are people Ican share my concerns with-people who pray for me. These relationships have caused me to be on my knees more." Brenda Inion, senior nursing major from West Chester, Pennsylvania B renda has been a member of college traveling music teams for three years and has served in the Inner-City Impact ministry in Chicago. Student/Staff Interaction 43 couples and 81 faculty and staff mentors were involved in Fit-To-Be-Tied, the popular program for engaged and pre-engaged couples. Nearly 500 students and 40 faculty/staff took part in "Experiencing God," small-group Bible studies to help participants know God more deeply and encourage each other in the framework of love and accountability. Athletic Notes The Cedarville College Sports Information website, maintained by Sports Information Director Mark Womack, was voted number two in the nation among National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) schools for 1996-97. Cedarville athletic teams won two national titles and a conference title and participated in 10 national championship events. Yellow Jacket athletes earned 26 All-America slots and 47 All-America Scholar-Athlete honors. Two Cedarville coaches were recognized as national Coach of the Year, and one as conference Coach of the Year. The addition of womens soccer increased the number of intercollegiate varsity sports to 14. T hrough Fostering Friendships, I David Rooke and his team have ministered to the same foster family for three years. "Years down the road when I think back on my soccer experience, I'll remember that being able to play for a Christian college and a Christian coach was a lot more meaningful than if I'd had a great college career at a state school but came away with nothing that was long lasting. Coach [John] McGillivray has been a godly example to me, both on and off the field. It was really neat to see how someone so strong in his beliefs could live his faith so well. He never acted contradictory to what he believed." David Rooke, senior marketing major from Bakersfield, California.