1992-1993 Academic Catalog

18 Student Life Student Government Association The Student Government Association (SGA) is the representative assembly of the student body. SGA includes officers elected annually by the student body, two representatives from each class, residence hall representatives, and a faculty advisor. The purpose of SGA is to assist in providing a well-rounded program of extra-curricular activities to promote loyalty to the school and to the Biblically-inspired stand and principles for which Cedarville College was created; to help establish and maintain an efficient and harmonious school atmosphere; and to recommend to the proper authorities or to take action deemed necessary for the welfare of the student as an individual or for the student body as a whole. Election to SGA provides an opportunity to exercise democratic leadership in student affairs. SGA is responsible for such fund-raising projects as the Student Body Project and the Student Missionary Project. SGA also coordinates chapel services each Friday. Music Groups Students with musical abilities may develop and utilize their talents in any one of a number of musical groups. Instrumentalists may participate in the Brass Ensemble, Chamber Orchestra, Handbell Choir, String Ensemble, Symphonic Band, Woodwind Ensemble, or Yellow Jacket Pep Band. Vocalists may sing with the Concert Chorale, Men's Chorus, Oratorio Chorus, or one of the many small ensembles directed by the Christian ministries department. Membership in any of these groups is typically determined through auditions which occur during College Week, the first week of school. Forensics Students with public speaking abilities may develop and demonstrate their communication skills through intercollegiate speech competition on the College's Forensics Team. Competing at both the novice and varsity levels, students perform public address, oral interpretation, and limited preparation events. Students interested in participating should contact the forensics coach for more information. Scholarships are available for incoming freshmen. Student Publications Students maintain primary responsibility for the publication of the college yearbook, The Miracle, and the college newspaper, Cedars. A faculty-student committee provides direction and advice. Students interested in staff positions may contact the respective editors. Drama Each quarter, the Communication Arts Department presents a major theatrical production. In recent years, the department has produced William Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet, Arthur Miller's The Crucible, and the musicals, Fiddler on the Roof, and The Pirates of Penzance. Open to students from all majors, these experiences provide theatrical training for participants and cultural enrichment for the entire college family. Students may earn academic credit for participating in college plays. Quarterly productions enable st11dents from al/ majors to develop and apply their theatrical talents.