2001-2002 Annual Report

Hard at Play Cedarville offers a wide variety of both varsity and intramural sports for exercise and healthy competition. In the varsity realm, Cedarville brought home NAIA and NCCAA championships in women’s cross country—the first NAIA national championship ever for any Cedarville sport. Athletes also competed in baseball, basketball, golf, soccer, softball, tennis, track and field, and volleyball. Forty-one athletes were named All-Americans and 44 were labeled Scholar-Athletes. Cedarville’s coaches also earned accolades, as Cross Country Coach Elvin King was named Coach of the Year for the NAIA, NCCAA, and AMC. Women’s Tennis Coach Dr. Pam Johnson earned the AMC Coach of the Year Award in her respective sport. Intramural sports were a favorite activity and included flag football, basketball, volleyball, aerobics, and rock climbing. Fit to Be Tied What friend can be more important than the one to whom you say “I do”? Recognizing the value of this “best friend for life,” Cedarville faculty and staff couples pair up with engaged student couples each year in the Fit to Be Tied mentoring program. Through talking about tough issues and sharing personal experiences, the mentors give students fun yet realistic preparation for life on the other side of the altar. Last year, 26 married couples mentored 26 engaged couples. FRIENDS FOR LIFE Dr. Dixon was on hand to celebrate with the Lady Jackets Cross Country team as they won the annual Friendship Invitational at John Bryan State Park. Paul and April Isaacs (at right) were just one of the faculty/staff couples who mentored engaged students in the Fit to be Tied program. The Isaacs celebrated their third year of mentoring; they are shown here assisting future husband and wife Steve Palmer and Abby Brown.