1995-1996 Academic Catalog

8 Student Life Debate Students who enjoy competitive intellectual situations and possess good speaking abilities are encouraged to audition for the Debate Team. Cedarville teams compete successfully with a wide variety of teams throughout the eastern United States. Students anticipating leadership careers such as the ministry, law, education, business, or politics find the debate experience particularly helpful. Limited scholarships are available for outstanding debaters. Those interested should contact the debate coach. Drama Each quarter, the Communication Arts Department presents a major theatrical production. In recent years, the department has produced William Shakespeare's The Comedy ofErrors, Arthur Miller's The Crucible, Henrik Ibsen's An Enemy of the People, and the musicals, Fiddler on the Roof, and The Sound ofMusic. Open to students from all majors, these experiences provide theatrical training for participants and cultural enrich– ment for the entire college family. Students may earn academic credit for participating in college plays. Forensics Students with public spealdng 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 participate in public address, oral interpretation, and limited preparation events. Students interested in participating should contact the forensics coach for more information. Limited scholarships are available for incoming freshmen with significant success in high school forensic competition. 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 Symphonic Band, Brass Choir, String Choir, Woodwind Choir, or Yellow Jacket Pep Band. Vocalists may sing with the Concert Chorale, Men's Glee Club, Oratorio Chorus, Women's Choir or one of the many small ensembles directed by the division of Christian ministries. Membership in any of these groups is typically determined through auditions which occur during "Getting StartedWeekend." 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, and representatives from each residence hall and student organization. The purpose of SGA is to assist in providing a well-rounded program of extra-curricular activities, to help establish and maintain an efficient and harmonious school atmo– sphere, 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 develop and exercise leadership in student affairs. SGA is responsible for such fund-raising projects as the Student Body Project. SGA is also responsible for chapel services each Friday. Student Publications Students maintain primary responsibility for the publi– cation 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. Major drama productions each quarter invite students from al/ majors to participate.