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Another year is complete, and another Miracle marks its passing. This year has brought celebration with the opening of the new Ministry Center, and has also brought sorrow with the deaths of three students. We have witnessed another Presidential election, welcomed a new class of more than eight hundred freshmen, and bid farewell to another class of seniors. Change has been in the air as the college has prepared for new structure and growth by designing graduate programs, dividing into new departmental Schools, and exploring a distance-learning program. There are new faces on the faculty, and familiar faces are gone. Technology upgrades have altered the way many classes are taught, and ways that students do their work. But for all of the changes and unique events, life at Cedarville remains much the same. Students still take the same classes and do the same things for fun. People still paint the rock and study outside whenever the sun shows itself. The changes quickly become part of our lives, the rough edges wear off,the feeling of strangeness fades. The theme for the 1996-97 Miracle is "Precious Jewels." In light of both change and stability, it is a phrase with different levels of meaning. First, it is a reminder ofour time here at Cedarville. We have learned together, both in classes and out of them, and built experiences and friendships that will last a lifetime. We have made many memories, laughed and cried, and each of those moments is a preciousjewel to be prized. Secondly, the theme reminds usthateverything wedo has lasting significance. Whether a freshman just beginning, or a senior preparing to graduate,we should keep in mind those things that are most important. "No other foundation can anyone lay than that which is laid, which is Jesus Christ. Now if anyone builds on this foundation with gold, silver, precious stones, wood, hay, straw, each one's work will become clear;for the Day will declare it, because it will be revealed by fire;and the fire will test each one's work, of what sort it is" (I Cor. 3:1113). Wecan make our actions unimportantand transitory, or we can choose to build with materials that will last an eternity. The Miracle staff hopes that you have found this year filled with precious jewels of both kinds. MattSherwood 2 openiny Igigy
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C7%0CTE and EEyonci tf2E Car of fl.SIerving God and helping others to serve Him better is what Dr. Cheryl Fawcettisallabout.Eversince coming to Cedarville in 1991 as an Assistant Professor of Christian Education, she has tried to use the abilities God has given her to serve Him to her greatest potential. Dr. Fawcett earned a Bachelor of Religious Educationdegreefrom Baptist BibleCollege,aMasterofArts in Christian Ministries from Wheaton Graduate School, and a Doctor of Education from Trinity Evangelical Divinity School. In 1990,Dr. Fawcett was awarded the Professor A. L. Wedell Christian Education Award from Trinity Evangelical Divinity School, and in October of 1996, she was honored by BBC as Alumnus of the Year. Dr. Fawcett has served asDirectorofChristian Education for two churches — Tabernacle BaptistChurch inIthaca,New York,and Faith Baptist Church in Winfield, Illinois. Prior to coming to Cedarville, she was the Director ofStudent Activities atBBC,whereshe also taught classes and served as the associate director of the Teen Leadership Conference, a position she held for twenty years. In addition to her responsibilities here at the 4 ollEning )14kgf G4Eat..fiLl gotrunan college,Dr.Fawcettteaches in the AWANA ministry at Shawnee Hills Baptist Church in Jamestown, and accepts understand the Ten Commandments. AccordingtoDr.JackRiggs, Chairman of the Bible many invitations to speak at retreats and seminars. She has written a short series of children'sbooksentitledKnow and Grow,which wasinspired by her experience with AWANA.Shehasco-authored another book called I Have a Question About God, which teaches children basic theological concepts, and is currently working on a third project meant to help children Scott Huck department, Dr. Fawcett has helped make Christian Education the fastest growing program in the Bible department; the number of students studying Christian Education has at least tripled under Dr.Fawcett's guidance. Shehasworkedhard todevelop new curricula for the program, adding new courses in small group ministry, discipleship, and women in ministry. She has also done a great deal to broaden the experiences ofher students through internships. Challenging her students is Dr. Fawcett's passion. When she first arrived at Cedarville, she shared with the student body that her desire was to be "up close and personal." Dr. Fawcett's approach meansthat she offers her friendship and prayer support to her students. She said,"For me,the highest compliment that a student can say to me is that I am their friend." Her desire to teach Bible classes reflects her longing to help bring about changein herstudents in a way that will influence them for eternity.She said,"I wanted to
teach something that would changethenextgeneration,and IknowthatultimatelytheWord of God is what really changes people. Students who get out into the work place and write, e-mail, call, or visit me and say,'Thiscourse,thisidea,this thing that I learned from you has changed my life'—to me, that is the biggestjoy." It was with this desire to change lives that Dr. Fawcett addressed the studentbodyin a chapel service on May 12, 1992.This time,it wasto share with them how God was working in her life in the midst ofa trial:thediscovery thatshe had cancer. She told the students that sharing her heart withthem wasthemostdifficult assignmentGod had given her yet, and that He was in the processofgiving hereven more difficult tasks. She described herwidearrayofemotionsafter she was diagnosed, emotions running from panic, anger, depression, and guilt, to recovery and resolution. She helped the students to understand that God is not offended by our outpouring of emotions to Him. "It's not wrong to be in a crisis," she said,"but it is wrong to doubt God in a crisis." In November of 1995, she learned that the cancer had returned. After the multiple surgeries and chemotherapy treatments that God has brought her through,Dr.Fawcett believessheseespart of what He has accomplished in her life. "He has given me a perspective of trying to makeeverydaycount. AndIdon'tmean that you have to be busy doing stuff or hurrying.It'smoreofaquieting kind of a thing. What am I going to do today that lasts forever? Part of what I've learned is that God isn't only concerned with the outcome or productofour work,He's also interestedinthe process.Itisn't that we're having to get somewhere,but it's slowing it down enough to say, this is where the joy is, right here in the everyday stuff." Above: Dr. Fawcett reads the children's book she wrote to her nieces and nephew, Erin, Amanda, and Matthew Fawcett.Above right: Dr.Dixon presents Dr.Fawcett with a plaque for her promotion to associate professor. dEdicatiotz5
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--Stuciznt -rifE Influential rococo painters, the Sapir-Whorf hypothesis, ligaments attached to the knee,and the semantic range ofthe word "walk." College is a constant barrage of facts and theories. But,as any student will tell you,there is a lot more to life at Cedarville than academics. For the outdoor adventurer,John Bryan State Park and the historic Indian Mound are a short trek away. Several local malls have enough variety to satisfy the habitual shopper. Dayton, Cincinnati, and Columbus offer theaters and museums. There are dozens of concerts to choose from, both on campusand off.Paintballing,skiing,bowling,androllerskating facilities can all be found nearby, and students keep several pizza places in business. For those with a mind closer to home,the campus offers a number of ways to forget homework. Intramural sports, intercollegiate games,racquetball,and pick-up basketball are as close as the gym. The Gavelyte offers a place to hang out and play board games,ping pong,or pool. Perhaps the most memorable times in college are those in the dorm, with its impromptu wrestling matches, late night talks, unit and hall meetings,and the dozens of close friendships that form over the years. Mixing with our fellow students remains the best part of college. Keturah Stork studzat fife divide 7
„ 11-COCTErtin th VIE LE ghe first few days of college life can beoverwhelming as new students face long registration lines,stacks ofpaperwork,moving in,and meetingnew people. GettingStarted is designed to make all those things as painless as possible. Morethan800freshmen and transfers arrived on campuson the weekend ofSeptember 20, and the Campus Activities Office was ready for them, with the help of about 120 upperclassmen volunteers. Getting Started'96 actually began a week before the officialfall quarter,when theResidentAssistantsarrivedfortheir training sessions. Small-group leaders and support stafftrickled in on Wednesday and Thursday for detailed instructions on what would be happening during the next few days,followed by atrip to Captain Bogey'sto geteveryonein 6 ..1i'oc4cffe c."..canz and&?aa4efZngta the rightframe ofmind for the weekend. On Friday,the RA's helped new studentmsove in, while the small group leaders and supportstaffhelped man registration tables,directtraffic,run errands,and anything else that needed to be done. Friday night, there was a party in the Athletic Center for all early arrivals. Saturday brought the return of the upperclassmen, most of whom were in by late afternoon. After dinner,the activities began with the freshman classpicture,takeninthe rain. That wasfollowed by some time for everyone in the small groups togettoknoweachother. The rest of the evening included small group pictures, games, food, and fellowship. The rain stopped long enough on Sunday that a number of people braved the mud for the annual Hike to the Gorge. After that was another small group meeting,this time to help new students figure out the busy schedule of meetings and activities that would make up the rest of the week. Getting Started is the first thing that most students remember about their time at Cedarville. Itis a tribute to the hard workofeveryoneinvolved that those memories are good ones. Eric Fivciand 8 it.dent f Eric Fiveland
Enc Fiveland Centerabove:Small groups are a great way to meet new friends. row 1 (1-r): Paul Best, Daniel Strong, Justin Walworth,Matthew Plaatje, Jeremy Birk, John Freese, Jamie Wishart. row 2: Joel Misirian, Kelsy Mahl, Rebecca Bonner, Heidi Faul, Kelly Cochrell, Jenny Armour,Lee Anne Toyer,Rachel Kelly,Jason Brown. Bottom left: TheRockwelcomesincomingstudents.Bottomcenter:Travis Mulanax, Wade Harris,Emily Wiljamaa,Jamin Ferner, Angela Wenzel,Brad Murray,and Anson Hanbury take a break from welcoming Freshman and get their picture taken with the Bee. Bottom right: Beth Amos offers a helping hand to students moving into Faith dorm. Above: Sarah Mayer poses for her new Cedarville ID. settiny staTtEd 9
aE&O ICE ty etst attrzu October 11th broughtthe annual Organizational Fair, with hundreds ofstudents fillingtheAthleticCenterforfood, games, and a chance to look over the numerous clubs,societies, and organizations. The fair allows the smaller organizationstointeractwithstudents onthesamefootingasthelarger ones. In order to attract attention, each organization uses games and activities of all kinds at their booths. Returning favoritesincludedtheJoust,the Gyro, and the Bungee Run. WSRN's karaoke table was a popular site as well. Many booths offered prizes, ranging from candy to T-shirts and gift certificates. The Student Government Association coordinated theeveningand provided food and drinks for everyone. Asusual,the Fair wasasuccess, both for students and for organizations. It was a fun time of interaction for all involved. Eric Fiveland Eric Ftveland Above: Reade Faulkner stirs up a little "south of the border trouble" at the UAA booth. Below left: Scott Thomson lives on the edge as he experiences weightlessness. Below right: Joy Beitler has her true nature sketched in a caricature.
Vatto q////2 gy J.1otch, n Friday, October 18, hundreds of Cedarville students, alumni, family, and friends poured into the Athletic Center for Moonlight Madness,the annualkickoffof the new basketball season. While the crowds arrived, the PepBand started the festivities withanumberoffavoritesongs, including"Jackets Go,""Hang OnSloopy,"and"YouCanCall Me Al." Dr. Dixon officially openedtheevening with prayer, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance. Then the lights went out,and,with a background of cheers and screams from the audience, Dr. Matson introduced the team. There were quite a few new faces on the Yellow Jackets this year, in additiontoafew returningplayers. They played ascrimmage, demonstrating their skill and getting a feel for the home crowd.Theeveningended with a slam dunk contest. Linton Ellis won by having a fellow team member sitin achair,and jumping over both to jam the ball while the crowd cheered him on. It wasan exciting way to close out the night and open anew seasonofCedarvillebasketball. Above: John Krueger takes to the air during the slam-dunk contest. Below left: CC cheerleadersstack-em high insupportofthe men'sbasketballteam. Below right: Students give 'ern a perfect"10"in the slam dunk contest. tnganizationarfaiOnoodi9fit madnzsl
ghe theme ofthis year's Royalty Banquet was "A Table fa Two." Chuck's was redecorated in black, burgundy, and gold with a lighted city skyline covering one wall, in order to resemble a dinner club from the 1940's. In keeping with the atmosphere, Jody Hovis and the LabBand provided 30's and 40'sjazzmusicduringthedinner. After the music, Stacy Saville and Dan Scott did a George Burns and Gracie Allen sketch that received a lot of applause from the assembled diners. Brian White announced this year's Homecoming Grand Marshalls, Vice President and Mrs. Donald Rickard, and presented them with a silver bowl and a quilt embroidered with the history of Greene County,Ohio. h conclusion to the dinner portion of the evening, Josh Amos announced the identities of the Homecoming Attendents ga&/0 aio SYleayfian _etaike andtheQueen,whowascrowned by the Rickards.Immediately following the dinner was a concert by Out of the Grey, Christian musicians Scott and Christine Dente. They performed songs from their three albums, punctuated by up-beat dialogueandteasing banter.Their only musicalaccompanimentwas Scott's skilled—and intense—guitar playing. They quicklydeveloped a rapport with the crowd, and played two encores before they finished. It wasaneveningfilled with good music and fun for all who participated. I /2 studeni vklit I lit I itt'land
Above left: Scott and Christine Dente, Out of the Grey, provided the entertainment for the concert following the dinner. Left: Paula Faris and Greg Walker capture their Homecoming memories on film. Below left: Entertaining the dinner crowd,Jody Hovis and members ofthe lab band provide musicfrom the Big Band era. Above right: David Rae and Nikki Lucicman enjoy their meal. Farright:Sara Ludwig is crowned queen. Lower right: Paula Faris, Cindy Parsons, Alissa Whitten. Sara Ludwig,and Krystal Bailey pose for a group picture after the crowning. Eric Fiveland I ii. I i eIzird fiomecoming 6anquzt 73
Scott Huck Cww-nEd witfi Li j raLynn Ludwigwas crowned Homecoming Queen on Saturday, October 12,atthe 1996Royalty Banquet. She is a seniornursing major,and whileshe describes her life asordinary,it isfar from boring. She lives in Brooklyn,NewYorkwithher parents, three older brothers, and cat named Pokey. Although she's from the city, Sara enjoys the outdoors, and likes to play soccer and gofor hikes. Becauseherfatheris a Baptist pastor, Sara knew about Cedarville, but she chose to apply to several state schools first. When she visited the Cedar6.9(Etula4.crStoli ville campus, its slower pace andthefriendlystudentscaught her attention. The Christian atmosphere is what convinced her to attend. This year, as she is preparing for graduation, Sara says that her spiritual growth and her close friends rank as the most important parts of college thatshe willtake with her. Sara tells an amusing story abouthernominationasHomecoming Queen. As her father broughtSaratocollegeherfirst year, he told her to work hard and to become class valedictorian and Homecoming Queen. Sara immediately dismissed thisidea. Shedid notrecall her father's words when, during herjunior year,several friends nominated her for Queen. These friends raised enough support,andthefollowingsummer,Sara received aletter stating thatshe had been chosen as a candidate. Her first reaction was terror at the prospect of speaking in front of the entire student body. Sara decided that God had something importantfor her to share with herfellow students. During her chapel speech,she told the college family about her internal conflict over her major. Dreaming of one day becominganurse,shehadstudied hard and looked forward to her clinical experience. She fearedthatherdreamhadended when, beginning her clinical work,she discovered that she could not stomach the actual hands-on practice. She began to despair over what God wanted her to do if she could not use her nursing skills. The turning point occurred on her MIS trip to Togo,West Africa. Sarasuddenlyfeltconfident to complete her nursing responsibilities and saw that Scott Huck 14 tud.t fifE Scott Huck
God could use her to minister to the patients there. Being Homecoming Queen has filled this year with exciting memories,but Sara is also ready to begin "real life." She will miss the many friends she has made at college, but after four years, she knows that the time hascome to apply all that she has gained here. She advises underclassmen to take one-hundredpercentadvantage ofthe academic and friendship opportunitiesatCedarville,and to getinvolved with ministries. All of these things will have a positive influence and willfollow students long after they leave college. Right,queen: Sara Ludwig is a senior nursing major. Her life verse is Ps.28:7a,"TheLORDis mystrength and my shield; my heart trusts in him,and I am helped." Bottom left: Cindy Parsons, from Charleston, West Virginia,is an organizationalcommunications major. Cindy is interested in missions,and herlife verseisPhilippians3:8. Bottom center: Krystal Bailey is an accounting majorfrom Marshalltown, Iowa. Her ambition is to obtain her CPA and use her skills in the ministry.Bottomright:PaulaFarisisfrom Jackson, MI, and majors in broadcasting with an emphasis in television production. She is interning at CNNSI this spring.(Opposite page) Upper left: Sarah Gross,junior attendant. Bottom left: Jennifer Tegtmeier, sophomore attendant. Bottom center: Geneva Roberts, freshman attendant. Bottom right: Alissa Whitten is an organizational communicationsmajorfromRomeo, MI. She plans to pursue a career in law after working corporately for a few years. Psalm 145 is one of her favorite passages. komzeoming toray 15
Eric Fiveland 16 etuelene fife 4V Eric Fiveland Laura Milligan Aboveleft: Jen Benson and LisaHunsbergershow theirsupportfor presidentialcandidate Bob Dole. Above: The Bee greets an onlooker. Below left: Dr. and Mrs. Dixon ride with their youngest grandchild, Ellie. Above middle: Tiffany Zimmerman and Sheri Wilson walk with the Junior class float.
Cf abziotic _1 TOCE5li012 aturday morning of Homecoming Weekend brought with itraysofsunshine andafull schedule of activities. The alumni soccer game led off the action. At 9:00,former Cedarville soccer players proved they could still kick a ball with some authority. The big event that involved Cedarville College students, alumni,and residentsofthetown was the parade at 10:00. The sidewalks werelined with people as floats, carriages,and convertty Bonnit cSafiaelvt ibles slowly made their way up Main Street,theoccupants handing out candy to eager children. In addition, onlookers were treated to yellow and blue balloons,rootbeerfloats,American flags, apple pies, smiles, and waves during the festive hourlong parade. Following the parade was the highly-anticipated dedication of the Ministry Center. It wasarare opportunity for both current students and alumni to worship the Lord together in one ofthe most momentous chapel services of the year. During thisceremonial occasion, it was announced that the building would be named the Dixon Ministry Center after the college's president and his wife. The Christian Ministries wing of the building was named for Bob and Polly Reese,and the DepartmentofMusic wing was named for Bill and Nora Bolthouse. Lastly,thechapelitselfwasnamed the Jeremiah Chapel in honor of James T. Jeremiah and his deceased wife Ruby. Et IC Ii eland Above: Josh Kimmelenjoys the entertaining parade. Right: Barry Gorsuch poses as the Statue of Liberty. fiornEcoming pawl 17
Expiating tr2E Ric.fiEl of00cri(1/Vatd ghe speaker at the Fall Bible Conference was Dr. David Jeremiah, graduate of Cedarville and Dallas Theological Seminary, and senior pastor of Shadow Mountain Community Church in El Cajon,California.Dr.Jeremiah has ministries through many forms of media. He began his radio career as a disc jockey for WEEC out of Springfield, Ohio, and co-founded Cedarville'sWCDR.Today,he ministers to millions through programs such as Turning Point, his syndicated radio broadcast.Dr.Jeremiah is also an accomplished author, but his heartremains in the pulpit. Hesaid thatifhehadtogiveup every ministry except one, he would remain a pastor. Thethemeofthefallconference was the Beatitudes. Dr. Jeremiah began withaseriesof challengesto Christians to discipline their lives,and showed how each of the Beatitudes helps the Christian become more like Christ. Dr. Joseph M. Stowell III, geise ecotzto, ic oelAmaft,andcRac,4efg.cSiewazt the president of Moody Bible Institute (MBI), was the speaker at the Winter Enrichment Conference.Dr.Stowell graduatedfromCedarvilleCollege and Dallas Theological Seminary and has pastored churchesin Ohio,Indiana,and Michigan. He founded Southgate Baptist Church in Springfield,which grew in six years to almost500 members. Dr.Stowellhas written numerous books,including Perilous Pursuits and Fan the Flame. Dr. Stowell has a special heart for pastoring, which he displayed throughoutthe Conference.Hefocused on the human need of a personal relationship with God. He said, Eric Fiveland "We will neverknow intimacy with God until we know how desperately we need Him,for we dearly desire what we depend on." The theme for the Spring Missions Conference was "YourFuture:BuiltonaFoundation of Service." This year, missionaries representing 24 missions agencies attended. TheConferencefocusedonservice. Dr. Dennis Sullivan, BMM Medical Missionary to the Central African Republic and Dr. Viggo Olsen, ABWE Medical Missionary to Bangladesh,spoke about their medicalministryduringchapel. Dr. Wendell Kempton, President of ABWE spoke in the Above:Dr. Richard Farmer asks for a phrase from the balcony and five notes from the floor. iS thded Lfe Eric Fiveland Above:Dr.Wendell Kempton passionately shares his convictions. eveningservices.Onehighlight oftheconference wasthe ministry of Dr. Richard Farmer, Bible expositor, concert pianist, and author. Dr. Farmer was the worship leader for the week. A native of New York and a graduate of Nyack Col-
lege and Princeton Theological Seminary, Dr. Farmer brought his unique touch to each service.On several occasions, he performed music which he wascomposing as he sang and played the piano. Brian Nester,director ofthe Eric Fr/eland MISatCedarville,saidthatthe Conference is agrowing experienceforboth studentsandthe missionaries, as each learns a bit from the other. Eric Fiveland Above left: Joseph Stowellencourages the studentbody to find their security, sustenance, and alone. Above right: Dr. Jeremiah about the Beatitudes. Below right: autograph for Amy Bathrick. satisfaction in Christ shares from his heart Joe Stowell signs an Eric ris 19
hapel at Cedarville has been held in many places since its establishment. Founders Hall was the first home of the college's chapel. As the student body began to grow, chapel moved to what is now the bookstore, then to Alford AuditoriumandontotheJames T.Jeremiah Chapel in 1976. For twenty years, the gold and blue auditorium has been chapelfor Cedarville students. The day finally arrived to begin building a new placeof worshipforthe college,and on October 7 the college family officially moved into the new Jeremiah Chapel. Nervous excitement and anticipation best describes the feeling among the students, faculty, staff, and visitors the morning the college moved to the new chapel. Everyone packed into gfiE Crtowni29 o Evo—Ef gy c;4eat1 el C.Maticeau the old building, many taking seats in the aisles and on the platform. Students waved wildly at Dr.Dixon as he videotaped the historic event. Pastor Rohm gave the announcements and prayer requests,and then instructed everyonetotakeahymnalasthey left for the new building. As everyone filed out, they joined in singing "What a Mighty God We Serve." Dr. and Mrs.Dixon led the student body acrossthe bridge and into the nearly finished Ministry Center while being serenaded by a brass ensemble. Mr.DiCuirci and the praise band welcomed the college family with various praisechoruses. Dixon then called the construction and maintenance workers onto the stage, commending them for their hard I , 20 ttudent work. The college family showed their thanks with a standingovationforeachgroup of workers. Dixon also voiced hisappreciationtothe vicepresidents of the college for their work and dedication. The Concert Chorale sang an a cappella arrangementof"AMightyFortress Is Our God," taking full advantage of the auditorium's acoustics. Dixon spoke about the history ofthe chapel atCedarville and the importance ofthis new building to the college."Each part of this building is important to our mission," he said.
Healso pointed outthatCedarville has never lost itsfocuson theimportance ofchapel to the college family. "[In here] we will sing together[and]experienceourGodansweringprayer. Thisbuilding isaboutGod,"he said. The administration has been planning the building for several years because they realized that the student body would soon outgrow the old chapel. After looking at variousoptions,constructinganew building seemed like the best choice. The Ministry Center was to Scott Huck befinished before the students cameback this school year,but Cedarville weather was a major hindrance to the construction. Snow and rain made it impossible to complete the building according totheoriginal schedule. Leigh Hunt, Head of New ConstructionatCedarville,said thatconstruction workersnumbered approximately 175 at various times. "Many College Building Services people stepped in and worked side by side with the contractors' employeesin orderto meetfinishing schedules," Hunt said. The result of all this hard workwasa 120,000squarefoot building containing a chapel auditorium which holds 293 pews and 3,540 people. Dr. Martin Clark, Vice President Of Development, said that the layout of the chapel, with smaller ground floor seating and the wraparound balcony, gives the sense of closeness and the unity that the college desired. Whiletheemphasishasbeen on the grand opening of the auditorium, the Ministry Center has many functions beyond the daily chapel service. The Sit Iluick Christian Ministries Department,with itsexpanded offices and new practice rooms, and the Music Department, with extensive teaching studios, rehearsal and pedagogy facilities,and recital hall,are enjoying their new homein the Ministry Center. The Ministry Center is a building meantforthe students to enjoy. Clark said,"HopefullyeverythingabouttheMinistry Center will enhance the experience of the students at Cedarville." ministly centEt openin9 21
ColiE9E721nitEl _J TayET edarville College recognizes prayer as one of the essential components of the Christianwalk.Everyyear,two morningsaresetasideforspecialtimesofprayer. October 30 brought students,faculty,andstafftogether on the nationalDayofPrayer. Studentsandtheiradvisorsmet insmallgroupsat8:30and11:30; prayerwasfocuseduponindividual students' personal and familyneeds. Duringchapel,musiciansfrom Grace Baptist Church led the collegefamilyinworship,praisingGodforthefreedomtogather publicly in prayer.Dr.Dixon prayed for students' unsaved parentsandgrandparents,and Brian White,SGA President, prayedfortheseniorclass. gy efiatis Etez Dr. Robert Gromacki conducted the chapel message.He askedthequestion"Arewewilling to accept rebuke when we know we have sinned?" Dr. Gromacki emphasized the importance ofdistinguishing sorrowfromrepentance,and challenged the college family to examine their attitudes and relationships,toconsidergrudges held, and to become aware of theirown shortcomings. May 1 was the second observation ofthe Day ofPrayer. The Campus Activities Board sponsored a prayer breakfast. Dr. David Drullinger spoke from I Tim.2:1.His points focused on the Priority, People, Particulars, and Purposes of prayer. The basic pattern of prayerdevelopmentisself,God, others,and the unsaved. Chapelwasaspecialblend ofworship,prayer,anddevotion.Thecallto worship was broughtbythe Jubilatechoir with the songs "No Doubt AboutIt"and"JesustheVery ThoughtofThee."Jim Cato led the worship time, which wasinterspersed withspecialfocusprayers. JohnAllenHayspresented achallengingdevotionalonmature prayer.Beforeintercedingfor others,one mustdeal withthesinofhisownlife,for sin creates a separation between youand yourGod"(Is 59:2). Eric Fiveland 22 ituld fife VIIIV
Above middle: Dr.Drullinger speaks at the Prayer Breakfast. Above right: Mr. Sweetser taking a moment by himself. Lower left: Ben Barnhart,Josh Kimmel,and Jay Manchesky kneel and pray together during the chapel service. Lower middle:Dr.Gollmerspendstimewithstudents in prayer.Lower right: Day ofPrayer Chapel. Eric Boothe Eric Fiveland day ofpitayet 23
Scott I-luck I Above: row 1 sitting (1-r): Liz Tessmann,Christina Rising,Sara Romang.row 2kneeling: Jeff Hyatt, Anne Miller,Jody Hovis,Amy Cartzendafner, Martha Failor,Ghena Marchetti, Kelly Cochrell,Summer Schafer. row 3 kneeling: Mike Mc Cubbin,Jay Leightenheimer,Chris Williams. row 4 standing: Mrs. Rebecca Baker,Brooke Taylor,Rebekah Sorensen, Dallas Hill, Todd Musser,Anna Lankhorst,Adam Kane,Josh Strychalski, Jennifer Myers. row 5 standing: Matt Jopson,Christina Jackson,Jean Estes, Aaron Berning,Charis Perez,Paul Best,Rebecca Kniowski,A'Linda Davis. row 6standing: Chris Vitarelli, Colin Castelow,Trisha Johnson, Andrew Marshall. 24 itudent fife
0 rovers Corners, NH:a small American town,population 2642,latitude 42 degrees, 40 minutes, longitude 70 degrees, 37 minutes. This was the setting of Our Town, Cedarville's fall drama. Set in turn-of-the-century New England, the three-act play was narrated by the Stage Manager, played by senior Adam Kane. The scenery was simple, with few props,so the audience relied on him to explain the layout of the town. C UT g00.7-12 6 cRdEaca cRitzef formed three years later in Act II,"Love and Marriage." In thefinal act,the play took a twist; twelve years after the initial action in Grovers Corners,thetown'sdeaddiscussed the things they missed while alive. Theactorsandactressesseen onstagerepresentedfewerthan half of the students who put their efforts into the play. Nearly30people wereinvolved in the production process. Additional crews worked with wedding scene. Our Town was directed by Rebecca Baker, who has been involved with Cedarville College on a full- or part-time basis for more than fifteen years. This play marked her return to the Department of Communication Arts after taking a three-year hiatus to complete her master's degree in speech pathology. "I was delighted to be asked to direct again. I'm a great fan of the drama departScott Huck Above left: With smiles,the Webb family,(Josh Strychalski,JeanEstes, Trisha Johnson, and Andrew Marshall)gathersaround the kitchen table. Above right: Chris Vitarelli, Jay Leightenheimer,Colin Castelow and loved ones gather at the funeral ofEmily Gibbs. Below middle:It's love at the wedding ofEmily Webb and George Gibbs,played by Trisha Johnson and Colin Castelow. Below right: With pipe and script in hand, Adam Kane plays the Stage Manager. The first act was subtitled "Daily Life," and showed the Webb family (senior Andrew Marshall,juniorJeanEstes,and sophomores Trisha Johnson and Josh Strychalski) and Gibbs family (juniors Chris Vitarelli and Anna Lankhorst, and seniors Christina Jackson and Colin Castelow)performing everyday routines: the wives made meals, the children went to school, and the neighbors gossiped. Thesame rituals were still being persound effects, lighting and makeup. Senior A'Linda Davis served as the actual stage manager. This was Davis' third year of production work, and Our Town was her biggest project. It was herjob to run rehearsals, place the set and takecareoflast-minute details, such as arranging for enough chairs for every guest in the t, ment at Cedarville, both as a participant and as seeing what the faculty and students do," she said. Baker saw Our Town as especially appropriate for Grandparent's Weekend, because ofits emphasis on making the mostoftime."Weneed to realize what a treasure that the people we live with are." out town 25
goward the end of Fall quarter,afewstudentsrehearse for Thursdays Live, a collectionofskits,narratives,and music used to communicate the importanceofsexualpurity.The title of this year's production was "98% Pure and Mostly True";referring to the fact that "mostly pure is really impure." Associate Dean Carl Ruby suggested thatthere were three types of people present: those who were pure,those plagued with guilt,and those who were actively impure. The dramaexamined sexual pressures from several differentaspects.Onehumorousskit demonstrated the pressure during a first date. Julie Forstrum andCraigHamerwerestationed Ennoteza9E (Wickfioi;n at "Look-Out Point." Craig wrestled with hisdesiretomake "themove"withJulie,whileJulie wrestled withnotwantingtoscar herreputation.Afteran intense psychologicalbattle,Craigfinally blurtedout"Doyouwanttopray together?" Krista Price performed a soliloquy.Shereminiscedabouther datinglife,which hadleftherinan off-campuskitchensurrounded by cookies she was saving for specialfriends.Shethoughtabout aformerboyffiendandtheirphysicalrelationship.They,likemany couples,started bygivingsmall parts of their purity to one another, and then more. When brought back to the present, Kristafinds that,during herreflection,shehad eaten allofthe cookies,leavingnoneforsomeonespecial. Thefinal skit ofthe evening was a celebration of Mandi Ormeand Craig Hamer'sanniversary at the park where they firstheld hands.Astheevening progresses, they return to the car, and eventually engage in sex.The entire scenario is narrated by the characters to their respectiveroommates.Eachreveal their excitement, horror, andguiltfortheirirresponsibility. Anson Hanbury concluded the skit with the song "All is Forgiven."Theultimatemessageof theevening wasthatsexual purityisagiftofGod,butstepping over God's boundary can forfeit His protection. Eric Fiveland Above:Bill Workman falls backward as hiscomputerspeaks to him aboutthe importance ofa pure mind. 26 liudeni fife
Left: Mark Button plays Rob Mulvaney's evil conscience.Right:Selena Samuelson sings"Waita Little Longer." Bottom left: Mandy Orme dances the macarena whileDeborah Kruselooksonfrom her bed. Below right: Julie Forstrum and Craig Hamer wrestle with proper communication on their first date. Eric Fiveland Eric Fiveland 1 duzsclays rivE 27
gn,c4 cyg o un9fE, andgoto n Wednesday, December 4, 1996, curfew was extended for half an hour for Christmas Open House, the one evening ofthe year when the dormsare open to all visitors. Once again, each hall and unit in every dorm scurried around on the night before, putting up decorations andgettingcostumestogether. They were all competing for the first prize, dinner at any restaurant,for the top 4 winners. Some halls actually spent days preparingfor the event, while others managed to transform their entire living quarters in a matter of hours. The evening could be summed upasacampus-wide party.Everydorm waspacked Right: Marshall 5 and 6 built a castle on "The Hill". row 1 (1-r): Kevin Armstrong and Mike Gribbin.row 2 (14): John Gray, Dave Hassenzahl,Dr. Dixon,Chad Snow,Glenn Baker,Wayne Arnold,and Neal Stark. 28 hicly:± Ly ez4n9iz -eenba,t as hundreds of students, and a few faculty and staffmembers, toured from building to building,seeing friends'rooms,and simply enjoying the festive atmosphere. As usual, WSRN filled the airwaves with Christmas music. Willets 3rd floor Central (JodieHager)wonthewomen's hall award,and received a trip to the Olive Garden. Their theme was "A Jingle in the Jungle." Asguestsentered their hall, their first stop was the ABWE mission board, who sentthem to the nurses'station forshots. Theythen proceeded into the jungle,complete with trees, dirt, darkness, and strange-looking creatures who jumped out at them. McChesney's 1stfloor back hall(Tim Simon) won for the guys'halls. They did an"Indiana Jones Christmas," complete with tour guides, leaves, twigs, and even poison ivy. There was an Ark of the Covenant room and a pit that everyone had torope-swing over. A huge beachball volleyball, decoratedlikeaboulder,chased each group out the door. Maddox units 15 and 16 (Becky Ivey) won for the ladies' units with a "Cavegirl Christmas." Their costumes were Flintstone outfits, and they created a dark cave atmosphere by lining the walls and ceiling with black garbage bags. A unit member with a club stood outside directing visitors into the "cave." Lawlor's units 14 and 18 (Steve Keary) won the prize for their "Mission Impossible Training Course," which included stationsfor fingerprinting, interrogation, a training course, and firing range. One hall or unit from each dorm wasalso awarded a pizza partyfortheir efforts. Someof the best themes and decorations were "Christmas in the Nunnery" (the Hill), "Christmasin Dixonville"(Faith),the "WizardofOz"theme(Printy), and a unit who gift wrapped themselves (Lawlor). Almost every hall and unit participated this year. It was a perfectbreak beforeexamsand an opportunity for students to meet those who live around them.
Left: Pastor Rohm hobbles from dorm to dorm. Below left: Kirk Le Blanc administers CPR to Todd Jones as Loren Pierson clears a path for the victim. Below right: Sometimes a picture is worth a thousand words. Below: Dr. Dixon is chillin' in the hood. Actually, isn't that Printy?(l-r): Doreen Fuhr, ICristi Gleason,Dr. Dixon,Daphne Diaz,Julie Forstrom,and Shannon Boynton. Eric Fiveland Eric Fiveland Eric Fiveland Eric Fiveland open 40use 29
.114i,o..Lia2i.07c- ar_E Lc:LT(4[E With the opening of the Dixon Ministry Center this year, the Campus Activities Board selected an unusually diverse line-up of performers for the annual Concert Series as a celebration ofthe new facility. Thefirst majorconcertcame with the grand opening of the DMC on Homecoming Weekend;thecollegefamilyand visitors were treated to a two-part concertbyStephenNielsonand Ovid Young, and the Cathedrals. Nielson and Young are a duo-piano ensemble who have sevenrecordingsand three volumes of arrangements to their credit;they played a wide variety of classical and popular music.Following their portion of the concert, the Cathedrals switched musical styles, singing a lively array of southern gy SKatt gospel music. Glen Payne and GeorgeYounce,originalmembers of the Cathedrals, and Ernie Haas,Scott Fowler,and Roger Bennett, who joined in 1979, gave an energetic performance and delighted the audience with theircomic behavior and powerful testimony. On January 14, the Columbus Symphony Orchestra, under conductor PeterStafford Wilson,performed an evening of classical music and Broadway favorites. Wilson immediately captured the attention and imagination of the audience with his dry humor and hisconversationalexplanations of the musical selections. December5 brought with it a Christmas concert by the Canadian Brass. Charles Daellenbach,JensLindemann, DavidOhanian,RonaldRomm, and Eugene Watts played classical, Christmas, and popular music colored by their unique soundand wit.Amongthemost popular pieces of the evening was Peter Schikele's Homsmoke, a brass"opera"in which each musician donned a western costume and acted out a part while playing. The King's Singers performed on February 21.David Hurley, Nigel Short, Bob Chilcott, Philip Lawson, Gabriel Crouch, and Stephen Connollyform oneofthe most sought-after and highlyacclaimed vocalensemblesin the world. Steve Green concluded the Concert Series on May 3. He performed selections from his newest album, The Letter, and favorites from his previous recordings. Eric Fiveland 30studEntfife ItifY
Eric Fiveland Iric Fiveland 111.1w1 • I.• 1111 — • J101 .0011grapP • .. ••••••'' O.. .__., • , , 000411.111.111 WI ...... 4400001P 40111 osee •Nox Eric Fiveland Eric Fiveland Above left: Steve Green and the ConcertChoraleentertain parents and students with their fabulous concertduringParents'Weekend. Above right: First Call shares one of their favorite songs with Cedarville College. Below left: TheCanadian Brassshow offtheir sporty shoes as well as their marvelous musical abilities. Below middle: Wayne Watson enjoys performing anotheroneofhis upbeat songs while making everyone smile. Below right: Organist Dan Millershowsthe collegefamily the diversity ofthe organ at his concert on Grandparents' Day. attiststtics31
c.VaTin gE E7LY2CE i'l Sibs weekend is a time for students to host their brothers, sisters, nieces, nephews,cousins,and friends here at the Nine. This year, about 500 sibs were on campus February 7 and 8. The Campus Activities Board, the Admissions Office, and a number of student organizations worked together to make the weekend a memorable one. On Friday night, siblings enjoyed the annual Winter Blast in the Athletic Center. Tonya Crevier, -LV;Gy c)14inet speaker, entertainer, and one ofthe most talented basketball handlersin the world presented her ball handling routine and gavehertestimony.Therewere also games,food, caricatures, and "rides" like the Cosmic Orbiter and an air ball pen. For jazz enthusiasts,the Lab Band presented a free concert in the chapel. And to top out the night,PiSigmaNuorganized a Late Skate in Columbus. Saturday, sibs enjoyed free time in the gym and a baseball card show. In the evening,theYellow Jackets hosted Malone and Tiffin forexcitingback-toback women's and men's basketball games. Afterwards cameanannualtreat — the ADO/DOE Cupid's Bash, whichinvolvedlive music,skits,prizes, icebreakers, and games. The popuEric Fiveland Eric Fiveland 32 student life Itv
lar dating gamejoined a lucky couple up for the rest of the evening on a "mini-date" that was video taped and shown at the end of the party. Older brothers and sisters had the chance to show off— or look silly — by playing"How well do you know your Li'l Sib?". Li'l Sibs weekend is one more greatmemoryforourCedarville scrapbooks. Brothers and sisters were able to spend time together havingfun,and future Cedarvillestudentshadachance to get acquainted with college life. Eric Fivekind Eric Fiveland Above left: Tonya Crevier dazzles Cedarville basketball fans with her dribbling and ball twirling acts. Above right: Melissa, Rachel, Tim,and Phillip Hewitt reunite as a family during lil' sibs weekend. Below left: Laura Jelinek and Roxanne England enjoy winter blast. Below middle: David Hassenzahl surfs the net with Kelly Cochrell and her eight year old brother Ross. Below right: Carrie Fabian and her sister scan the selection of baseball cards in the Saturday morning baseball card show. fit sibs. 33
Above left: Bradford Illian performed his senior voice recital this year. Above right: Elizabeth Roseboom, Jamin Ferner and Christina Jackson all gave speech recitals. Below left: Josh Rupp prepares for his senior recital on May 24. Below middle: Jessica Shuring, Chet Jenkins, Chris Pagnard, Sara Clayton, and Kimberly Millerenjoysuccess attheir music recitals. Below right: Sara Clayton poses with her flute. 34studentill Vatf Eric Fiveland Eric Fiveland
Eric l'iveland cSIEnioTi, tarEnti, There were four recitalists from the Communication Arts Department this year. Jamin Ferner presented "Vincent," a piece about the life of Vincent Van Gogh written by Leonard Nimoy. Christina Jackson chose the theme"Memories of Father;" she used several selectionsthatexaminedhow our fathers, or the absence of a father,affectusthroughoutour lives. Elizabeth Roseboom titled her performance "Life: A Journey ofChanging Roles. Eric Sorensen condensed Les Miserablesby VictorHugointo a presentation lasting an hour and twenty minutes. Twelve students from the Department of Music performed recitals. Jessica Schuring sang pieces in German,French,andRussian.Chet 6,Matt S'fielwood Jenkins focused on 20th Century music by French composers for his saxophone recital. Jill Brown's voice recital included several pieces of Renaissance music accompanied by guitar, and Brahms' Alto Rhapsody requiring a chorus ofsixteen men to sing with her. BradIlliancentered hisvoice recital on the theme of Christ, Kimberly Miller played selections for piano by Haydn and Debussy. Her instructor, Dr. Mortensen, believes that Miller'sperformancemayhave been the first time this piece wasever played in Ohio,ifnot the entire Midwest. Sara Clayton wanted to represent a wide variety of music from different periods in history for her flute recital; she used Baroque,Impressionistic, French Romantic, and 20th Century pieces. Chris Pagnard's trumpet recital involved a number of classical and 20th-Century pieces; he also had the unique opportunity to have his father,Professor Charles Pagnard, perform in the recital with him. Lane Dykman played selections by Chopin, Beethoven, and Rachmaninoff for his piano recital. Josh Rupp sang pieces in French,English, German,and Italian, including four opera arias by Leoncavallo, Mozart, and Gounod, and Ralph Vaughn Williams' Five MysticalSongs.Stephen Estep performed a series of difficult piano selections by Bach, Schumann,Shostakovich, and Beethoven. Eric Fiveland Eric Fiveland sEnio% ucitati 35
ghis year'sspringproduction,MyFairLady,wasthe most lavish play in Cedarville history,according to Professor ofCommunicationArts/Drama Dr. David Robey. My Fair Lady is based on George Bernard Shaw's play Pygmalionand has been called oneofthe mostpopularBroadway musicals of all time. Its repertoire includes such songs as "The Rain in Spain," "I'm Getting Married in the Morning,""OntheStreetWhereYou Live," and "I Could Have Danced All Night." Junior Jody Hovis played Eliza Doolittle,and wasjoined onstage by25studentsandone faculty member,AssistantProfessor ofCommunication Arts Gary Barker. In 1986,whenCedarvillelast by cHEat4E, lady producedMyFairLady,Barker was the stage manager under Robey. In this year's performance, Barker brought to life the delightful Alfred P. Doolittle. Robey said that he especially appreciated his fine work and that it is an honorfor Cedarville to have a licensed professional actor like Barker. Augmenting the performance were Ed Supplee, who directed the 11-piece orchestra,and Sally Moore,whochoreographed the show. The play showed the differences between the upper class andthelowerclass. Onewould expect the upper class to be happier because of all they have,butreally the poorare the happier people, Robey said. Eliza is the one who realizes the importance of hard work, achieving goals and furthering herselfin life. Oneofthe most poignant statements in the play comes when Eliza saystoHiggins,"Isoldflowers,Ididn'tsellmyself. Now you've made a lady of me, I'm not fit to sell anything else." Hovis said the mostchallenging thing about the part ofEliza was her shift in accent;she wentfrom a strong cockneytoarefinedEnglish. "The thing I love about Eliza is her ability to fill a room with her presence. She's a bit of a charmer," Hovis said. Scott Huck 36 itudEnt rife Vitk
Above: The musical included many dance numbers choreographed bySally Moore. Below Left: row 1: Brian McGuinness, RandyYinger,JasonAtwell,Chris Vitarelli, Ryan Burkhard, Todd Musser. row 2: Andy Hedges, Michael Dorsey, Gary Barker, Jody Hovis,Chris Pierre, Daniel Scott,JeremyBrown.row 3:Leah Peter, Heidi Jo Dean, Amber George, Alisa Whitt, Sara Romang, Lisa Walker, Anson Hanbury, Colin Castelow, Ruthanne Pierson, Jennifer Rogers,SelenaSamuelson,Noelle Bertelson, Johanna Houck, Dr. Robey. Below Middle: Colonel Pickering, played by G. Colin Castlow, Eliza Doolittle, played by Jody Hovis, and Henry Higgins, played by Christopher Pierre stole theshow asthey performed one of the musical numbers. Below Right: Henry Higgins'entertains the servants with a song. gazing dtama 37
Right: With Heidi Dean and Shannah Campbell, Anson Hanbury and Mark Button,or Det.RobertE. Lee and Sergeant Kennedy, are once again perplexed.Belowleft:row 1(1-r):DanielScott,Rebekah Sorensen, Heidi Dean, Sara Romang, Amy Cartzendafner, Laura Milligan, Cheyenne Leslie, HollySorensen. row2:ToddMusser,JoyWickholm, GaryBarker,RebekahCrosson,ShannahCampbell, Mark Button, Anson Hanbury, Stacy Saville, JeremyBrown,Angela Wenzel,Daman Douridas.row 3:Brenon Christofer,Mark Schleith,Jamin Ferner, Colin Castelow, Heather Webster, Chris Pierre. Below middle: Cohn Castelow directs Dan Scott and Chris Pierre as they perfect their performance. Below right: Mark Button accusesTodd Musserof the crime as Jamin Ferner looks on. Eric Fiveland
Eric Fiveland _REi.ETEgaTOf07,J141.-tral,Ert f you were in Alford Auditorium duringthefirstfew weeks of winter quarter, you probably wondered what was happening to the stage. What kind of play would need such an eccentric set? From the pink pillar with buston top,to the leopard-skin covered chairs, the set of the winter play Reserve Twofor Murder could definitelyleave youconfused. The setting of the play is New York during the 1940's. The time is evening, and the place is atheater. Theconflict is a murder in the first act. Witnessesarequestionedinthe Eric Fiveland 6 cAader '74leSifer second,and motive is revealed in the third. One unusual feature of the play was the fact that it included audience participation. The usherettes passed out voting slips,and the audience was able to vote on whom they thought had committed the murder. Theplay wasaclassic"whodunit." Everyone was a suspect, and the entire audience was"held"in the theater until the murderer was discovered. Thecastconsisted offifteen students portraying characters from all walks oflife.The major roles included sophomore Chris Pierre as adoctor,senior. Mark Button as a police sergeant, and sophomore Sara Romang as a society dame. Juniors Stacy Saville and Angela Wenzel played actresses, and sophomore Dan Scott was the house manager. Freshmen Jeremy Brown and Brenon Christofer had key roles, and senior Jamin Ferner contributedabitofcomedy asa police officer.JuniorAnsonHanbury playedthedetectivewhosolved the case. Eric Fiveland te.wwe two fo, malt RO
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