Introduction Cedarville College was founded in prayer, has been maintained in faith, and supported by sac– rifice; and long after this generation shall have run its race, Cedarville College will live to en– rich the nation, gladden the church, and bless the world; and with the years it will grow in material equipment until it becomes the joy of this community and is numbered high among the favored colleges of our country. These words were uttered by Wilbert Renwick McChesney, second president of Cedarville College, in his inaugural address on November 12, 1915. They reflect his knowledge of what had occurred in the past and an amazingly accurate assessment of what would happen in the future. He could not begin to envision, however, how uneven the path to success would be. Along that path walked many people: people of prayer, vision, and sacrifice. People who served as trustees, administrators, faculty, and staff. Parents who entrusted the education of their children to the faculty. Students who came with a desire to grow and learn. People who made wise decisions that led to great success - others who made poor decisions that led to failure and disappointment. 2/Introduction