2005-2006 Academic Catalog

220 average and must exhibit excellence, creativity, dedication, and common sense in their studies and application of engineering principles. This award is provided annually by Steve and Linda Nelson. Rev. Henry and Lilian Hutchison Christian Education Award This award was established by Thomas and Amy Hutchison to honor his parents, Henry and Lilian Hutchison, by subsidizing students expenses for ministry preparation. The recipient must be a full-time junior or senior pursuing a degree in Christian education or youth ministry. The recipient of this cash award must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.3, be actively involved in Christian ministries, and have a demonstrated passion for ministry and excellent potential for communicating the Word of God. The James T. Jeremiah Award Given to a senior desiring to enter a full- time pastoral ministry and planning to attend seminary. Established by Cedarville University to honor Dr. James T. Jeremiah for his many years of faithful service. The Ruby Jeremiah Scholarship This award was established by the faculty women of Cedarville University to honor Mrs. Ruby Jeremiah for more than 25 years of service to the University and to continue her interest and support of married women completing their education at Cedarville University. The recipient must be a full-time junior or senior married woman with a minimum GPA of 3.0. She must be active in Christian service, student life, and have financial need. The steering committee of the scholarship fund makes the selection. The Dave Jones Memorial Soccer Award Given to junior or senior varsity men’s or women’s soccer team members who are active in the soccer ministry/outreach program. Established by friends and family of Dave Jones in memory of his contribution to the Cedarville University soccer and ministry programs. Joseph Award Given to male juniors who are pursuing an appropriate Department of Biblical Education major for seminary training and are planning to serve in the pastorate. Recipients must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.3. Established by David and Jean Heyd in memorial to their parents Charles and E. LaRue Wilcox and Elmer and Kathryn Heyd. The Kimberly Kerr Memorial Scholarship Granted to a qualified junior or senior nursing student who demonstrates financial need and scholastic achievement. Established in memory of Kimberly Kerr, class of 1975. The Rusty King Memorial Scholarship This endowed scholarship will be awarded annually to two students, one female and one male, who have completed at least two years on the cross-country team. Recipi- ents shall have achieved a GPA of 3.3 or above and demonstrated exemplary Christian character. The John E. Kohl Music T rophy Granted to a deserving junior majoring in music. Provided by the estate of John E. Kohl. The Lillian Kresge Award Given to a junior or senior nursing student based on demonstrated financial need and scholastic achievement. Established in memory of Lillian Kresge, a resident of Cedarville who devoted her life to a career as a Christian nurse. Madison Caroline Law Memorial Scholarship Given to a full-time junior or senior female student pursuing a bachelor’s degree in music educa- tion with vocal emphasis. Financial need is not required but may be considered. Recipient will be a Christian woman who shows gifting and true promise as a vocalist and educator. The scholarship is given in memory of Madison Caroline Law, infant daughter of Mike and Jill Law, who are Cedarville graduates. Provided by Randy and Meredith Johnson. The George L. Lawlor Greek Award Given to a student with the highest average in elementary and intermediate Greek over four semesters. Mary Jane LeBlanc Missions Award Given to an advancing junior or senior female student in good standing preparing for full-time crosscultural missionary service. Preference will be given to students who demonstrate financial need, but it is not required. This award is provided by Mr. & Mrs. John K. LeBlanc in honor of John’s mother, Mrs. Mary Jane LeBlanc. The Dorothy Hilma Leininger Nursing Scholarship Established by Dr. Wayne E. Leininger in honor of his wife, Dorothy Hilma Leininger, in gratitude for her life and ministry. The award is granted to a full-time nursing student, sophomore or above, preparing to enter the nursing profession as a career missionary. The recipient demonstrates well- rounded interests and involvements, an exemplary Christian testimony, active Christian service, Christian principles, compassion and care for others, and financial need. The Love Pedagogy Scholarship in Music Awarded to a music major, who has an emphasis in pedagogy, demonstrates excellence in pedagogy, has a GPA of 3.5 or above, and has financial need. Must demonstrate exemplary Christian character and involvement in Christian service. Recipient must have completed two years at Cedarville and can receive this scholarship for up to two years. The Miriam Maddox Speech Communication Scholarship Presented annually to a communication arts major who is a freshman, sophomore, or junior and exhibits high commitment to Christian education and excellence in speech communication. The Clara Monzelle Milner Award Granted to a deserving junior majoring in teacher education. Provided by Dr. George S. Milner. The Edith Hart Milner Award Presented to a deserving junior majoring in English. Provided by Dr. George S. Milner. Jim & Phyllis Murphy Business Award Awarded to advancing sophomores and juniors pursuing a degree in any academic major in business, with the exception of accounting. Recipients must have a minimum cumulative grade average of 3.5. Jim (’68) and Phyllis (’71) Murphy are the donors of this scholarship. The Nehemiah Engineering Award Granted to an engineering student who demonstrates the balance of devotion to God and diligence of professional purpose that was exemplified in the life of Nehemiah. Provided by Dr. and Mrs. Eugene Apple. Oxford University Press Bible Award Awarded to the graduating senior Bible major with the highest GPA. The Patterson College Chemistry Award Given to an outstanding junior chemistry major. Sponsored by the Dayton section of the American Chemical Society. James R. Phipps Communication Award Given to a junior or senior pursuing an academic major in communication arts and actively involved in community service and Christian ministries. Established by the communication arts faculty in honor of Dr. James R. Phipps. Rolan David Polsdorfer Electrical Engineering Award Awarded to advancing sophomore and junior students pursuing a bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering. Recipients must have one year of study remaining in their academic program. This scholarship is provided by Mrs. Catherine Polsdorfer, in loving memory of Rolan David Polsdorfer, to recognize the academic achievements of outstanding students who are pursuing careers in the field of electrical engineering. Mr. & Mrs. Rolan David Polsdorfer Music Award Given to a full-time advancing junior or senior pursuing a bachelor’s degree in music with piano as principal instrument. Recipient must have one year of study remaining. Provided by Mrs. Catherine Polsdorfer. The President’s Trophy Awarded to a graduating senior on the basis of scholastic ability, character, leadership, and sportsmanship. The Donna Purple Award in Education This award was established by the friends and family of Donna Purple to honor her memory and to assist students preparing for a career in education. The recipient must be a full- time rising junior or senior student pursuing a degree in education, preferably middle childhood education, with a minimum GPA of 3.3. The Marlin Rayburn Award Presented to a student who demonstrates excellence in homiletics and has a GPA of 3.0 or above. Established in memory of Marlin Rayburn by Mrs. Ethel Rayburn Jeremiah and Mrs. Marilyn Twigg. The Rietveld Fine Arts Award Given to a junior or senior demonstrating consistent and outstanding ability and development in one or more areas of the fine arts (music, drama, communication arts, and broadcasting). Established by Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Rietveld. Dr. and Mrs. David Robey Forensics Award Given to varsity forensics students who demonstrate success in forensics competition and have exercised leadership on the forensics team. Must make a commitment to continue in forensics competition during the year the scholarship is awarded and have a minimum GPA of 3.0. Established by Dr. and Mrs. David Robey. Roloff Incentive Award This scholarship, endowed by Dr. Marston Val Roloff, is awarded to full-time students who have completed at least one year at Cedarville University. The recipients must demonstrate financial need and be actively involved in community service or other highly desirable leadership roles with a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or above. The award is given to students pursuing an academic program in biological sciences, and preference is given to children and other descendants of Cedarville University graduates. Jane Adams Smith Memorial Scholarship Given to students pursuing an undergraduate degree in any academic major under the department of Communication Arts who have also completed at least one year at Cedarville University. The Spiritual Leadership Music Award This award was established by John and Jean LeBlanc in memorial to his father, John D. LeBlanc, to assist music majors. The recipient must be a full-time junior or senior student pursuing an academic major in music. The recipient must also have a minimum GPA of 3.3 and must demonstrate increasing spiritual maturity as a musician. The Taylor Scholarship Award Established in honor of Ruel B. and M. Ethel Taylor by their children and grandchildren, this endowed scholar- ship award is granted to a full-time junior nursing student in the top ten percent of the nursing class. The recipient demonstrates financial need, is committed to honoring and serving the Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, and is an excellent prospect for a career in nursing. Olen Tilma Small Business Scholarship Given to students pursuing an undergraduate degree in any academic major under the Department of Business Administration with a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.3. The Undergraduate Award for Achievement in Organic Chemistry Given to the student with the highest GPA in organic chemistry. The Kristi Lynn Walborn Memorial Scholarship Given to a sophomore or junior music major with an emphasis in voice or in music education with vocal emphasis. Established in memory of Kristi Lynn Walborn. Financial Information