1996-1997 Academic Catalog

IntercollegiateAthletics Cedarville College maintains intercollegiate competition for men in baseball, basketball, cross-country, golf, indoor and outdoor track, tennis, and soccer. Intercolle– giate sports for women include basketball, cross-country, indoor and outdoor track, softball, tennis, and volleyball. Cedarville is a member of the Mid-Ohio Conference, the National Association oflntercollegiate Athletics, and the National Christian College Athletic Association. Students interested in participating on an intercollegiate athletic team should contact the admissions office or the respective coaches. A limited amount of athletic financial aid is available for outstanding athletes. 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 detem1ined through auditions which occur during "Getting Staiied Weekend." Student New Student Orientation At the start of each quarter, new students participate in an orientation program designed to facilitate adjustments to their new surroundings and provide an opportunity for course selection and program planning with the assis– tance of an assigned faculty advisor. The fall program includes orientation for parents. Special interest sessions, question and answer times, small group meetings, and social activities provide oppo1iunities for students and parents to meet new friends and adjust to a new environ– ment. Help during winter and spring quaiiers is often provided on a one-on-one basis with a continuing student. Placement testing may be required during orientation. 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. "Dorm life" leads to some ofcollege's greatest treasures-greatfim, 1111/orgettable memories, and lifelong.fi'ie11ds.