CEDARVILLE UNIVERSITY------------------------------- MIRACLE YEARBOOK ----------------------------------------------------- 2013-2014
THE M IRACLE YEARBOOK Miracle 2013-2014 | Cedarville University | Volume 61 | 251 N Main Street, Cedarville, OH OPENING 2 ORGANIZATIONS 60 DEDICATION 3 FACULTY AND STAFF 68 FALL 4 FRESHMEN 78 ACTIVITIES 18 SOPHOMORES 93 MINISTRIES 24 JUNIORS 102 ARTS 28 SENIORS 110 WINTER 32 MIRACLE STAFF 126 SPRING 42 CLOSING 128 COMMENCEMENT 56
2 We are all stories, breathed from the Breath of Life and threaded together by Master Design. We are colors splashed on some giant tapestry, strikingly opposed and curiously bleeding together. The ins and outs of our lives were whispered in our ears long before words passed between us. Sometimes stumbling and sometimes leaping, we traversed this life until we ended up here, together. Three thousand stories, and a Creator who weaves us into the thousands that came before, producing a pattern too indescribable and yet so perfectly connected. We watch the fabric curl from the loom, and we marvel at the intricacy of it all - this grander story that somehow includes our own. Tiny, almost inconsequential threads become the connection between one swatch of fabric and another. One bright blue blends with a soft green, and what was before only two colors is now an ocean splashed across the canvas. His shining yellow and her deep purple swirl together, and we see an autumn field at twilight. The dense, wooly yarn of one stranger meets the delicate cotton filaments of another stranger, and the pattern changes again, all the more strange and beautiful. How did our stories get sewn together? Thousands of people, thousands of God-breathed journeys, gathered up at this place, around this lake, at this time.
S ' 'A DEDICATION 1. Dr. Jenista and his wife Barb are close with their children and grandchildren. 2. A very happy couple on their wedding day! 3. Dr. J prepares for his first skydive. 4. Dr. Jenista awaits the President on an airstrip in Uruguay. When Dr. Frank Jenista proposed to his wife, Barb, he made a promise: “Marry me and see the world.” It was a promise he knew he could make good on since he’d already been around the world growing up. Raised primarily in the Philippines and Hong Kong, the son of missionaries, Dr. Jenista changed schools thirteen times in twelve years before coming to Cedarville College in 1964. An English and History double major, Dr. Jenista graduated in 1968 before heading to the University of Dayton for his master's in Asian studies. In 1970, he promised Barb the world and married her. He joined the Foreign Service State Department Diplomatic Corps in 1975 and lived in Michigan while finishing his doctorate at the University of Michigan. From there, the Jenista family moved around the world as Dr. Jenista served as a diplomat. In their 43 years of marriage, the Jenistas have moved 24 times. They have two grown children, Todd and Meg, both Cedarville grads. In 2000, Dr. Jenista retired and moved back to Cedarville to teach. A wise and challenging professor, Dr. J is seen with much admiration and respect among students. He advises the Model UN team and serves as a senior professor of international studies. Dr. J also takes groups of students on DC Semester every few years. What many don’t know, however, is his affinity for taking risks, like skydiving, bungee jumping, and white water rafting. This all leads to one question, of course - the question students have been asking for years: Was Dr. J actually in the CIA? No - at least, that’s what they’re telling people.
FALL EVENTS Fall at Cedarville is cause for celebration,, Our university thrives dh boots, sweaters and pumpkin-spice . rything. Students pile upJgaves and rejoice as their innaf child is set free by the cool breezes and stunning sunsets. Fall is also a time to reflect on the goodness of God even in our busy, hurried lives. Each changing leaf shows its unique beauty in bright reds, yellows, and oranges. In this way so do the students of Cedarville shine with a unique beauty. We are ail created bv God to do good works for Him and to let his creativity and passion shine through us. We can point be glory to Christ through our lives and by letting others see how we become more beautiful in our death to the world. With each crunch ng leaf we are reminded of this truth and can work to encourage beauty and diversity in our community. 1. Pastor Rohm is honored at a special chapel service, where students cheer and applaud lh „ Cedarville legend. 2. The One Voice Ensemble leads the congregation in a powerful moment ol worship. 3. Leighton Smith smashes the hell in lor a dunk 4. fihnstophsr YuanW urns chapel to tell Ins story t ivifci [Jan •t - • V • Vv *■ . jL • * .. i m
1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Jason Malone is the featured speaker at this year’s Fall Bible Conference. The theme of this year’s Junior Jam is Illusion and Truth. JimDaly addresses the student body during the Dialogue on Sexuality. A quartet honors veterans with a song. Mike Huckabee visits Cedarviiie on September 17 to celebrate Constitution Day. As a new year kicked off once again, with it came a fresh batch of events, speakers, and conferences. We welcomed speakers like Senator Mike Huckabee, Dr. Carlow Campo, and Scott Rigsby. Students were engaged and challenged by events such as the Dialogue on Sexuality and Diversity Discussion. Cedarviiie even honored one of its own in a special chapel recognizing Pastor Bob Rohm’s many years of dedicated service to students and to the Lord. SPECIAL GUESTS
This fall was packed with student events held by SCAB, SGA, and various orgs across campus. September kicked off with Mission Impossible, sending students into the dark of night to sneak and sleuth their way across campus. As the semester continued, students found fun opportunities in ALT Nights, TNT at the Hive, comedy shows and talent shows, Moonlight Madness, and more. One thing is for sure: if you look hard enough, there’s never a dull moment at Cedarville. 1. Freshman members of the Inversions serenade the audience. 2. Lawlor men put their game face on - with blue paint. 3. Irish step dancer Aaron Plummer amazes the audience with his swift feet. 4. Printy girls gather together for a night of fun - and fierce competition. STUDENT LIFE
1. The Hill versus Lawlor football game always draws a crowd. 2. Lauryn Robinson goes up for a jump ball to kick off the Lady Jackets Season. 3. The Yellow Jackets get ready to attack. 4. The theatre fills as SCAB prepares to show Monster's U. 5. Students enjoy a little bit of bro/sis bonding at the beach ball volleyball tournament.
Music is pervasive on Cedarville’s campus: one doesn’t need to look long before finding someone with a guitar. This semester’s music events offered a myriad of shows and concerts, from student recitals to Encounter Worship Nights to concerts by Lindenbrook and The Icarus Account, Cedarville welcomed special guest artist Dr. Leslie Tung, Heartsong and Jubilate took to the stage together, and Cedarville’s own OneVoice Gospel Choir hosted the annual GospelFest. It is written that we should sing and make music to the Lord in our hearts - and here at Cedarville, we take that seriously. MUSIC EVENTS 1. Thomas Redic and One Voice sing out to God. 2. Jason Carnegis uses his talents to worship. 3. Cedarville students create a mural to show their worship during Gospel Fest. 4. The band at Encounter starts the year off with a focus on bringing God the glory.
GETTING STARTED Some might say that Getting Started is the same every year: it is always blistering hot, there is always a long line to get student IDs, and parents will always badger their usually-reluctant child to stand with the Yellow Jacket for a photo. Perhaps all of that is true, but there is always one difference: the freshmen themselves. Yes, there will always be long lines full of jittery students about to embark on their next big adventure. But those lines contain new faces, and with each new face comes a new story to be told - a new story to hear. 2. Freshmen find their first group of college friends! 3. A new freshman eagerly awaits her dorm key. 4. Res Life staff Jason Reep, Scott Stephens, Jon Moss, and Jordan Hellwig welcome a new group of Lawlor guys. 5. Students kick off the school year with SGA Worship Night. In just a few short years, this photo of freshmen at the clock with Dr. White will be hanging in the SSC. 1.
HOMECOMING PARADE Homecoming is a time that brings the Cedarville family together again. Alumni see their old college friends again, and students get to hear about the legacy of our school. This year, students celebrated Spirit Week leading up to the weekend’s events. Each day had a unique theme that encouraged students to dress up and attend an event that raised money for the SGA ministry, GROW. Nights held bonfires, karaoke, Monday night football, and special meals in Chucks. 1. Dr. White and his family toss candy to the crowds. 2. Officer Bowersox throws some jokes about the cuts at Cedarville in the parade. 3. SamDeloye and Allie Butterworth wave to their adoring fans from the back of their convertible in the parade. 4. DavidWright and Jared Vanderbeck show off their skills while sitting on top of a car in the parade. 5. AJ Luther shows off a senior design project in the Homecoming parade.
HOMECOMING WEEKEND 1. Two freshmen pull their boat from the water after a long and treacherous paddle through Cedar Lake. 2. Ian Mortenson plays the drums for the jazz concert for students and Alumni. 3. Students set up for the Legacy Banquet, where Cedarville thanks those who have provided financial support. 4. Freshmen prepare to meet the monsters of Cedar Lake. 5. Casey Gollihue spends some time with her best friend, the Bee. One of the most popular homecoming events is the cardboard canoe race. Freshmen shivered nervously beside their creations and sophomores stood ready to cheer when someone’s boat inevitably sank, the shame of last year’s failure becoming slightly easier to bear. Early Saturday morning was the parade, with Orgs and local businesses showing their spirit by marching and throwing candy to kids and ravenous college kids. The Homecoming nominees perfected their royal waves as they rode through the town, waving to the their admirers. A time of coming together and reflecting on the year behind and the year ahead, Homecoming was a favorite for all.
je iio -iV tou - i ? l e w s a ; (front row left-to-right) ChrisAnderson, Joel Twinem, Daniel Rigby, Aaron Plummer, Zach Harris, Zack Gatlin. (second row) Spencer Petersheim, Jeremy Hoppe, Mitch Goodling, Todd McKinley, Ethan Shula, TimmyWaller, Eric Hoober, Joe Davison. (third row) Assistant Athletic Trainer Kurt Beachy Student Athletic Trainer Ryan Gemert, Student Athletic Trainer Kaylee Newman, Ethan Lee, Ethan Dewhurst, Paulo Diniz, Jarrett Kersten, Assistant Coach Grant Knight, Assistant Coach Glen Duerr, Interim Head Coach Brett Faro. (back row) Connor Gilmour, Christian Alexander, Dillon King, Connor Scott, Jared Newman, Grant Kovac, Jon Earl, Justin Santoro. (not pictured - Stephen Morris) MEN’S SOCCER “Being a part of Cedarville Soccer has had an unspeakable impact on my life by giving me 27 close brothers who are always seeking to sharpen me and one another on and off the field. Cedarville Soccer has given me the awesome opportunity to be a part of something much bigger than myself and to use my talents and abilities as an act of worship to God." - Eric Hoober WINS: 13 LOSSES: 3 TIES: 4 1. Freshman Joel Twinem is ahead of the pack as he sprints toward the ball. 2. Sophomore Zach Harris takes the ball past the defense. 3. Junior Connor Scott dribbles around a defender. 4. sophomore Christian Alexander sets up a kick.
1. Sophomore Kaleigh Rowlands takes the ball around the defense. 2. Sophomore Sara Rogers dribbles the ball around an opponent. 3. The opponent stretches for possession of the ball, but Junior Elise Hurley keeps it just out of her reach. 4. Freshman Grace Mioreili steals from the competition. “I am so incredibly thankful for the four years I was able to spend as part of the CUWS family. These girls have an amazing love for God that overflows into their passion for the game and the care that they have for one another. They have taught me how to love unconditionally and selflessly and how to play the game for a greater purpose." - Deanrte Bradshaw WINS: 15 LOSSES: 7 WOMEN’S SOCCER (front row left-to-nght) Grace Mioreili. Kaitlyn Stiles. Elizabeth Cox, Ashlee Wilson, Deanne Bradshaw. Sarah Storkel, Elise Hurley. (second row) Kaleigh Rowlands. Susanna Mathew. Rachel Hoober Kylie Faxon, Jacoby Ziegler, KatieWormald, Carla Halvorson, HannahLyons. (third row) student Athletic Trainer Jessica Pearson. Hannah Velloney. Chandra Swiech. Kristie Wolff Sara Rogers, Melissa Ruhfman, Carissa Van Dyck, Maggie DeLoye. Oliva Moore, student Assistant ChloeWest. (back row) student Athletic Trainer Becca Williams. Assistant Coach Kevin Roper, Assistant Coach Brianne Barnes. Molly Stark, Hanna Harris. Christine Faulds. Carly Gregory Head Coach John McGillivray, Reserve Coach Sara Savard, Assistant Athletic Trainer Amanda Meade
Miami Invitational: 5th of 7 Ohio Invitational: 2nd of 5 Friendship Invitational: 1st of 11 All-Ohio Championship: 5th of 41 Appalachian State: 2nd of 28 G-MAC Championship: 1st of 8 NCAA Dll Regionals: 3rd of 29 NCCAANationals: 8th of 33 NCAANationals: 15th of 32 MEN’S CROSS COUNTRY - Gregory Johnson (sitting left-to-right) Joel Dennison, Matt Cheney, Kyle Gerhart, Matt Brooker, Colin Phillips. (second row) Greg Johnson, Ben Tuttle, Neil Klinger, Ryan Gustafson, Wyatt Hartman, James Niemiec. (third row) student Assistant Jacob Dubie, Nathan Kilgore, Forrest Thayer, JacobWalter, Philip Dannelly, Team Chaplain Bud May, Head coach Paul Orchard, (back row) Mikhail Bohlman, Jonathan Bitner, Joe Niemiec, Tyler Greenwood, Nathaniel Burrell, Jon Van Dyke, Erik Johnson, (not pictured - “Being a part of this team was, and continues to be, a large part of my Cedarville story. The two are inseparable in my mind. I think that this team has helped teach me what it means to be ‘Excellent’. That’s what our team pursues. Before every race we cheer ’All for the Glory of God’. And we mean it. Cross Country is my Cedarville Story.” 1. Three Cedarville men overtake the competition. 2. Cedarville’s ClayWatson sprints ahead of the competition. 3. Teammates join together in prayer.
qjpuwtt iCUlllMtllUi. WHUIU] mhwlll {Sitting left-to-right) Louise Van Matre Ali Logan. Joanna Wheatley Jennifer Stallard. Nicole Watterud (second row) Elisa Cherry. Jasmin Banachowski. Abby Niemiec Kacy Dunn, JoHanna Sanders. Melina Artmayer (third row) Head Coach Jeff Bolender. Kristen Laaman. Alexandra Archambault Hailey Bredeson. Megan Ball. Olivia Esbenshade. Kathryn Sill (back row) Mary Kearney. Gina Mattes. Kate Havard. Bethany Norman. Tabitha DeHart. Melanie Redfield. Rachel Groh WOMEN’S CROSS COUNTRY Queen City: 10th of 15 Friendship Invitational: 7th of 11 All-Ohio Championship: 21st of 42 Gettysburg Invitational: 6th of 27 G-MAC Championship: 1st of 9 NCAADll Regionals: 21st of 27 NCCAANationals: T6 of 31 1. A pack of Yellow Jackets races for the win. 2. Joanna Wheatley pulls away from the crowd 3. Cedarville takes off as another race begins. “Running on the cross country team has been one of the most challenging things I’ve ever done. The sport requires endurance in a way few other sports do, requiring not only physical discipline but mental, emotional, and spiritual discipline as well. Running at Cedarville is not just a sport; it is a lifestyle. The women’s team is also one of the closest communities I’ve ever been part of and a place where I’ve been able to experience and show the love of Christ in tangible ways.” - Tabitha DeHart f.£BBRUH.ne
molten fOiirtUfiir) v jESB u y . ■ . * ^K 3M 9L ■* i355 |i}JS tt 9 Jj t u j A > ■ 5nt row left-to-rlght) Kristin Cardwell Maddie Anderson, Sarah Simpson. Abby Shelton, Lori Inkrott Angela Becker (middle row) Student Assistant Megan Moffitt, Head Athletic Trainer Chris Cross, Head Coach DougWaiters, Assistant Coach Torey DeLozier, Student Assistant Rebecca Hughes, student Athletic Trainer Larissa Miller. (back row) Alyssa Barkley, Tori Thompson, Kelsey Christiansen. HannahWagner. Rachel Krikke. Stephanie Rogers. Amanda Bell WOMEN’S VOLLEYBALL “Being a part of the volleyball team has been a huge part of my life at Cedarville. I feel incredibly lucky to have had the opportunity to play a sport that I love with my best friends for the past four years.” - Stephanie Rogers WINS: 23 LOSSES: 14 1. Sophomore Tori Thompson goes up for a block. 2. The team rejoices over a point. 3. Sophomore Kristen Cardwell sets the ball for her teammate. 4. The women’s volleyball team gears up for another match. i v*#<-
INTRAMURALS Intramural sports in the fall were a great way for Cedarville students to be involved because they were able to enjoy the beauty in our community and get to know other students. Students could get involved in beachball volleyball, soccer, ultimate frisbee, flag football and tennis, as well as many other sports. Intramurals got freshmen out of their dorms and away from their gaming consoles, and seniors were pulled from their houses all around town to come and enjoy creation, exercise, and fellowship. Intramurals let us play for fun but also let out our competitive energy, because after all, it’s all about the t-shirt. 1. It's a beautiful day for football. 2. Intramurals are always a good excuse for a homework break and a little exercise, as Nathanael Smith knows. 3. Colleen Hord sets up a play. 4. Christian Frey dribbles past an opponent. 5. AdamPitman looks to get rid of the ball before an imminent tackle.
CLUB SPORTS Cedarville is a place where people can come together with a mutual passion and work together to achieve a goal. One area that this is especially obvious is in club sports. These sports are fueled by students who are passionate about unique sports. Three club sports that we have are Ultimate Frisbee, Rugby, and Swimming. These teams have been massively successful due to the determination of the team members and leaders. 1. The Cedarville swim team is all smiles in thier home pool. 2. Amanda Milier kicks extra hard to stay ahead of the competition. 3. Kevin Brown does a flawless breaststroke. 4. The Cedarville Ultimate team plays hard to get a win.
1. The Rugby team goes hard against Wittenberg. 2. Cedarville's rugby team executes a flawless line out. 3. Some members of the rnarksmenship club show off their targets. 4. Liz VanderWali goes out for a hunt. 5. The rnarksmenship club takes aim. 6. A Wittenberg player lunges for the ball, but he is no match for the Jackets.
SGA SGA President Dylan Gimo and Vice President Grace Sincock had an intentional and specific vision this year: “Foster unity and spark identity." In accomplishing this vision, they planned multiple events to reach out to various parts of campus. Org Wars, a weeklong battle to see which org would reign supreme, fostered unity between campus organizations. A Cedarville favorite, Mission Impossible, returned again, when students got to creep around campus, channeling their inner Tom Cruise, A new event called “Late Night with SGA” gave students the feeling of being in an audience at a midnight talk show. They played hilarious videos in chapel, but also brought people to tears when Faa, the founder of GROW, the SGA philanthropy focus of the year, spoke in chapel. SGA did such a great job we’ll ignore that time that they sent us all spam messages on Twitter. 1. SGA Chaplain TJ Pancake and President Dylan Cimo laugh over a joke at Late Night with SGA. 2. Zach Sirois vies for his place as Top Chef. 3. The Org Wars planning committee celebrate a successful event. 4. The SGA Executive Council consists of chaplain TJ Pancake, President Dylan Cimo, and Vice President Grace Sincock.
2. CU in the Community, one of the student body’s favorite service events, returns this fall, allowing students to go into the village to rake and do yardwork for our neighbors. 3. Excited seniors gather at the Senior Class Party where free pizza and fellowship are the main highlights. 4. Junior class president DavidWright organizes a group of volunteers during CU in the Community. 1. This year’s class council works together to organize events, lead chapels, and serve the student body. “We need to look through the lens of Christ and make sure everything that we do is worthy." Parker McGoldrick, freshman class chaplain “God didn’t need to use Moses. God chose to use him.” Steve Clark, sophomore class chaplain “Our fellowship with God never has to deal with proximity, because God is always with us." Joel Wasserstein, junior class chaplain “See, the whole time life occurs, and all these things happen to us, we are looking everywhere else. But He is just standing there, and He is saying, ‘Just look to Me.’” Tyler Nylen, senior class chaplain CLASS COUNCIL (front row; left-right) ' ■■, Renaod. Raven Simmons. Krissy Tarry, JlllianWSMert, Abbey Martin. Parker McGoldrick [second row) t West, Steve Clark. Richard Kelly. Zach Curtis. Jared Wanos?beck, Ali Logan timid now) <nyMilter. Rebecca Nell. uavRfWright. Jacob Countryman. Joel W*sserstein. Caytlln VanEtten (fourth row) Caleb Mssley, Ashley Moore, Becky Houston. Tyler Nyran, Jessica Daiinke
Did you know that Cedarville’s Debate Team ranked Number one in the country this year? Did you know Cedarville had a Debate Team? Academic teams - including Debate - abound at Cedarville, competing across the country in everything from speech to engineering to business to politics. The Model UN Team received top awards in regional tournaments, while the Forensics Team traveled as far as California to compete in Christian Nationals, earning first place in their division. Engineering teams such as Super Mileage and Aero Design put classroom studies to practical use, traveling all over the country to compete alongside large universities. As these teams traveled, they represented both Cedarville and Christ, demonstrating grace and compassion as they competed. ACADEMIC TEAMS 1. Members of the solar boat team compete on the national level. 2. Cedarville’s Debate Team compete across the US through the National Parliamentary Debate Association. 3. The Cedarville Model UN Team participate as delegates to various UN Committees, competing with schools across the country. 4. The Enactus team works diligently to plan events, bring in speakers, and compete. ■ ■
* yr/m h l _ 1 M I 1. Kyle Carson and Teddy Carlson work on their fuel-efficient car. 2. John Hopkins works hard for his engineering team. 3. Abby Clark, Morgan Bergoon, Rae McKee, and Rebecca Adams, members of the Forensics Team, proudly display tournament awards. 4. Laura Schrol! contributes her talent to the project. 5. Daniel Cape and Krister Samuelson work steadily on their designs.
COMMUNITY MINISTRIES The scope of missions work doesn’t just include the world abroad. Cedarville students have incredible opportunities to serve alongside peers in the local community and in the States. Groups like K9s at the Ville volunteered at 4Paws 4Ability in Xenia, class council provided opportunities for students to serve our neighbors this autumn by raking leaves, and student groups traveled to nearby cities to serve in schools, churches, and hospitals. Going into all the world means going into the world around us. As we learn in the classroom what it means to be a Christ-following nurse, journalist, actor, and engineer, community ministries give us the opportunity to put our gifts into practice - wherever we may find ourselves. 1. 2. 3. 4. Courtney Raymond tutors a tricky division problem at CedarCliff Elementary. A puppy will melt even a college man's heart. Cedarville plays host to one Awana Games event every year. Danielle Swanson tutors esl at Kieser Elementary.
1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Students travel to Ohio State with an evangelism ministry. Students bond when they minister together at The Attic, a youth ministry. Students pack boxes for Operation Christmas Child. SamHarris serves as a Young Life leader. Amy Cuddington ministers at Shepherd’s College in Wisconsin over Spring Break. Students stand alongside community members to dedicate Christmas shoeboxes.
One of Cedarville’s great passions is missions. We did this through campus ministries, but also through MIS trips. These trips were typically over spring or summer break and took students all over the world, including Eleuthera, the Amazon, Haiti, and Peru. Students were given the opportunity to learn about cultures around the world and bring God to areas that may never be reached without missions. MIS trips were also powerful because the teams took time before the trip to get to know each other to become strong and unified so that when they boarded their buses or planes they were ready to work together for Christ’s cause. While most trips were a week, some were a month of the summer. MIS trips gave students a chance to engage their world and to put their education into practice. 1. Discipleship council travels to Arizona to minister together as a team. 2. The Luke Commission, a ministry in Swaziland founded by two Cedarville alumni, Echo and Harry Van der Wal, provides HIV screening for children and parents. 3. Arianna Cheng, center, teaches English in Hungary. 4. Nursing student Elise Newcomer serves in Togo, Africa. MISSION TRIPS
1. Andrina Doellstedt serves in Uganda with World Vision. 2. in Peru, CatherineWillms distributes Bibles with Wycliffe. 3. Cedarville students serve in Swaziland with The Luke Commission. 4. Student alumni relations org DAE takes a trip to Peru. 5. Elise Newcomer makes new friends in Haiti. 5
MUSIC GROUPS 1. Emma Patterson leads worship alongside her fellow musicians. 2. Michael Pettus, a member of Heartsong, sings and plays guitar for chapel. 3. Women and men of Jubilate sing praises in chapel. 4. John Holeman share their gifts as chapel band leaders. Music brings people together. Two major music groups on campus are Heartsong and OneVoice. Both of these groups had the chance to travel around the country - and even the world - using their music as a ministry to others. When long-time OneVoice leader Justin Spann left this year, the choir was taken over by a group of students led by senior social work major Ashlynn Kelly. HeartSong sent teams out on weekends to many camps and events to share the gospel. In the summer, they sent teams to churches, camps, and LIFT ministries, a camp that tours around to college campuses within the US. By sending these teams out, we were able to reach more students and capture their hearts for the Lord and possibly recruit new members to continue the passionate legacy of HeartSong.
CONCERTS 1. The Cedarville Jazz Band, conducted by Professor M ike DiCuirci serenades students at Christmastime. 2. Orchestra members play a piece for a concert. 3. Professor BrtfCeCurlette takes the stage at an orchestra concert. 4. Cellos play a haunting and beautiful final note. 5. Members of Women's Choir perform for concert attendees. With nine instrumental and vocal ensembles, the Cedarville University music program performed over ten concerts throughout the academic year, with more groups traveling and touring off-campus. General Recitals, performed by both students and faculty, also showcased the musical talent here at Cedarville. With over one hundred students participating in some way in ensembles and vocal groups, the music program flourished far beyond classroom and practice-room work. Notable concerts included the Community Christmas Concert, High School Music Showcase, and a new event this year called Arts Madness, uniting the visual, performing, and musical arts on campus.
The lights came up three times on the Cedarville stage this year, bringing with them moments of intrigue, romance, drama, and plenty of laughs. The season opened with Shakespeare’s The Taming o f the Shrew, cleverly adapted for the Cedarville stage as a 1950s rom-com, directed by Matthew Moore. This winter brought Jane Austen’s classic Pride and Prejudice to the stage, adapted by Jon Jory and directed by Dr. Diane Merchant. As winter waned into spring, the season came to a close with Alfred Hitchcock’s The 39 Steps. Rebecca Baker directed this farce, a stunning feat of technical theatre with four actors playing over 100 characters. 1. Four actors — Eric Rasmussen, DavidWidder-Varhegyi, Chandler Hull, and AdamSilorey — portrays over 100 characters in The 39 Steps. 2. Abby Cline embodies Kate’s snark, edge, and sass with her facial expressions and posture in The Taming of the Shrew. 3. Richard Hannay (AdamSilorey) hangs on for dear life in the midst of a 39 Steps police chase. 4. Chandler Hull plays a simple country wife named Margaret in The 39 Steps. THEATRE PRODUCTIONS
1. Mrs. Bennett (Heather Barker) rejoices over news of new bachelor neighbors as Mr. Bennett (Ben Lenox) contemplates his wife’s incredulity in the opening scene of Pride and Prejudice. 2. Jane Austen’s famous literary couple, Mr. Darcy (DavidWidder-- Varhegyi) and Elizabeth Bennett (Madison Hart) finally embrace. 3. The Shrew Crew (Kevin Hicks, Danielle Hutchison, Robert Rhodes, Alisha Symington, Caleb Peterson, Anna Zavodney) provide musical entertainment throughout The Taming of the Shrew. 4. Petruchio (Ben LeilOX) and Kate struggle over power in The Taming of the Shrew. 5. Many proposals occur during Pride and Prejudice, including that of Jane (Charissa Curby) and Mr. Bingley (Kyle Reilly). 6. Elizabeth Bennett embodies many opposing themes, including derision and love, pride and humility, and prejudice and acceptance.
Winter hit Cedarville hard this year. We lasted through two polar vortexes and enjoyed two snow days. In elemgntaiy, a snow day means sledding and snow angeis and braving the elements. College snow days meant coffee and blankets and Netflix binges. The camgus was wrapped in a cozy blanket of aniow and ice for months. We bundled up mscarves and; mittens .■/ walking around the tundra-like campus. The SSC s Christmas spirit by covering the ceiling in ornamai sledding hill. Winter dragged on into FaEii-iuary and i rnn;: s 1 r e : irought the hope Of brighter oays .. Jnity: bonding over hot chocolate and good books1 ss demand? led us with nd having an indoor ch, but the eany T Inter in Cedarvilli oocourpgo^ oommu ^ as possible the roaring fire at Stoney Creek. 1. Cedenvllle Is hit with a brutal winter, but students still find a way to have tun 2. In a moment of high school Tostalgia, girls ask the guys to the Sadie Hawkins Dance, held in Altord AudiiBdum 3. It is easJR wariffup on i chilly ™gl — e s b e j l y if is learning to salsa d rw s ' 4. John!Hopkins and Peyton Green pose iwith their siblings and friends, winners of Miracle Yearbook’s Lil
STUDENT LIFE Students come together to pack Operation Christmas Child shoeboxes for the Xenia chapter of the mission. When the wind chill is below freezing, it isn’t such a big deal to wait in a line - as long as it is inside! A group of engineering students builds an igloo around the rock. The Dream Event features music, spoken word, and live art, telling the story of Martin Luther King, Jr. Travis Cottrell and his band perform for students and conference attendees. The winter is a time of burrowing into bed and avoiding the whistling winds of Cedarville. But SCAB doesn’t support this hermit lifestyle. The events crew worked harder than ever this winter to supply students with exciting weekend plans - even when the snow was blowing and the roads were slick. First, the Winter Blast welcome back party featured Desp icab le M e 2. In February, the ALT featured H unge r Games: Ca tch ing Fire, complete with a wrestling bouncy house game and an archery lesson. This winter also brought an amazing Lil’ Sibs weekend with a gym full of bouncy houses and laser tag. Finally, this winter gave us a college snow day, and SCAB came through with Toy S to ry 3 showings and activities in the SSC to channel our inner child.
SPECIAL GUESTS Though the new semester kicked off with a snow day, the missions conference went on without a hitch. Nathan Lino, pastor of Northeast Houston Baptist Church, was the featured speaker for the week. Other missions conference speakers included Gracia Burnham and Bill Petite. Despite the bitter cold of the first few months of the semester, the University family came together in chapel to listen to teaching and testimony from many others. Authors Bob and Dannah Gresh, both Cedarville alumni, held the stage and read God’s Word. Cedarville legends Dr. Paul Dixon and Dr. David Jeremiah made appearances as well. 1. Nathan Lino, a pastor from Texas, is the featured speaker at the missions conference. 2. Dr. David Jeremiah dedicates the Cedarville edition of the Jeremiah Study Bible. 3. Missionaries from around the world bow in prayer as the missions conference begins. 4. Gracia Burnham shares the Word and her story with students.
MUSIC EVENTS The winter may have been a harsh one, but Cedarville never stopped singing. The campus was alive with music as spring semester kicked into gear. Travis Cottrell performed for conference attendees and students alike during the Worship 4:24 conference, and country singer Collin Raye gave a Concert for Life on Valentine’s Day. Local Cedarville artists shared their talents as well during Bach’s Lunch, recitals, and showcase concerts. In February, dozens of high school musicians came together at Cedarville to learn and perform together for their family and community. 2. 3. 4. Sarah Sosa, Ashiynn Kelly, and Abby Butts perform with Heartsong Worshipping as part of the Cedarville community is one of the highlights of students’ four years. Eddie Liggitt, also known as Lindenbrook, tones it down on acoustic. 1. Travis Cottrell and Jubilate perform in chapel.
OPEN DORMS 1. A Printy unit is decked out for the holiday - celebrating cats. 2. In a strange and unfortunate twist of fate, Open Dorm attendees find Santa Claus amidst the celebration 3. Printy recreates the Titanic. 4. Joe! Wasserstein impersonates the fearsome Abonimable Snowman. the men. Some of the standout female halls were “The Gingerbread Man’s Journey," where students could walk through the human body as if they were cookies. In Printy, an American Girl Doll-themed unit took many girls back to elementary school for an evening. Every year in December the dorms of Cedarville are flung open and covered in decorations for students to enjoy. This year brought us the “St. Clairport” — the whole dorm worked together to bring students on a fateful plane ride that crashed in Russia, sending us out into the swirling snow. A hall in Rickard did "Social Media Christmas,” showing the college kids’ love for Snapchat, Twitter, Instagram, Skype — and total rejection of MySpace. “McChesney Lower Back Pain,” a hall-turned-nursing home, took first place for
1. Always a crowd favorite, Just Dance makes a reappearance at this year’s Campus Christmas events. 2. A new addition, the sledding hill in the Upper SSC invites us all to be kids again. 3. A member of Denver and the Mile High Orchestra serenades students and community members alike. 4. SCAB surprises the student body with an ice skating rink in Up-Chucks. 5. Students decorate ornaments in the Lower SSC. Campus Christmas at Cedarviile refuses to disappoint. Students wondered what would happen this year, since we didn't have Dr. Brown to read us Christmas stories. But, as always, SCAB pulled through and put on an amazing night of music, games, and fellowship. Denver and the Mile High Orchestra kicked things off with a swingin’ concert in the chapel. The party then boogied on over to the SSC, where there was ice-skating in Up-Chucks, midnight breakfast, and karaoke. Ornament and cookie decorating consumed the lower SSC, while a massive game of Just Dance 4 took over the front lobby. Students got to enjoy a celebration of the most wonderful time of the year - and got pumped up for the week of finals looming ahead. 2 CAMPUS CHRISTMAS
“Being a part the basketball team at Cedarville has allowed me to not only play the game I love, but it has also given me the opportunity to share the love of Christ with others. Cedarville basketball is about playing for Christ and becoming better men in the process, and I am honored to be a part of that. The relationships I have built through basketball will last far longer than my actual basketball career ever will.” - Lane Vander Hulst WINS: 10 LOSSES: 18 MEN’S BASKETBALL 1. Freshman JC Faubion looks for an open teammate. 2. Jason Cllffee, a junior, dribbles around a defender. 3. Suspended a head above the rest, Jason Cllffee lines up for the shot. 4. Freshman Austin Pickett moves swiftly around the defense. CEMVf, CfMffiLtf ccmuiux c m u m ICCGRRiJIlLL1 CEOBMiE KDWSLLE lEDWiU, Ik'•n» (seated left-to-right) Student Assistant , ■11, <:- Faubion. Jason Cllffee, W . , I p, It . Student Assistant ■ ' t ~ B (middle row) Student Assistant . Student Athletic Trainer Aaror Wass. Head Athletic Trainer , Assistant Coach Brandon S . Head . . Assistant Coach ell flu 1 Team Chaplain r !! Dixot Manager , Student Assistant: (back row) Sam Harris, Easton B.vrroli, B<i.tn Cr vtt, Cave Canute, L ■priton Sir Hi. Lane Vander Hulst.
(seatetf ie(t-to-right| Whitney Robinsoh, Kaygj fmiddlqjpfpw) Team shaplain B r f l lu Pree, Studenl M a r t in i A:ssislanl Cdacsh Kar l Hoffman, Assists (back r o J P B e c k i^ p n a r d . DebfjjpfJ Gordon. K Taylor Vander Pias, Kt aWilliams, Manager'It ;ie Travisij eserve Coai Jenerette, Raegan Ryan^Heidi Ansiel. De Hecker, Assistant Athletic Trainer Amanda Stephanie Latham, student Assistant Steve ;on, Danielle Spiliotis Kayla Linkous. (not pictured 01 t.Chandler. Head Coacl WOMEN’S BASKETBALL I II Ij'f 1I Am 11 vl i i I w F v M f i CeOMLLt ] ) 1 2 * 1 i f * ! 1 ! » ? « T d l SrmiiW m * y JF& « ' r^_ ,♦ y KgnH j C£lfiR5JLt: V™f i M 1 3 3 * a , | >13 l , 3 j L i J \ w ‘’mi 1 ^j,uU*IfU1 \ i m 4 K ■ STI ' jEOBfiUlLLf !■ k^-4 -A JVBRT ^ i Ek 1 1. Junior Raegan Ryan takes aim at the basket. 2. Kaysie Brittenham, a sophomore, takes the ball down the court. 3. Sophomore Taylor Vander Pias searches for an open teammate. 4. Raegan Ryan sets up a play. “Looking back on my years here at Cedarville, I realize how every practice, every game, every drop of sweat, and every tear has better prepared me not only as an athlete, but as a woman of Christ. My coaches have instilled in me more than just basketball skills; they have instilled Godly principles, the importance of integrity, and what it looks like to use basketball as a platform for our Savior. This game may be out of my life soon, but the memories, the lessons, and the friendships that I’ve experienced here at Cedarville, will last with me forever.” - Kayla Jenerette WINS; 18 LOSSES: 10
TEAM SPIRIT When the Yellow Jackets are in for a home game, rarely is there an empty seat in the bleachers. Cedarville fans pack the house for what is sure to be an exciting match - hopefully with a blue and yellow victory. Cheerleaders keep the energy up, flipping through the air as the pep band plays on. Whether it’s the fight song, the alma mater, or a classic rock tune, when a time out comes, the air fills with music. Special theme nights keep things interesting: superheros, crazy outfits, and knock-out competitions were just some of the events hosted in the gym this year. 1. In true Braveheart spirit, a fierce competitor seizes the opportunity for tug-o-war glory. 2. Members of the cheerleading squad give the Jacket a lift. 3. A super cheerleader pumps up the fans. 4. The pep band, directed by Ed Supplee, provides the music for home games.
1. AMBigler is truly incredible, surrounded by an entourage of prospective students. 2. A fearless cheerleader sets up a front-hand spring. 3. The student section is packed with fans this season, supporting the teams with various theme nights - like a white-out! 4. Jasmine Montes and ur Sibs enjoy a night at the game. 5. The Yellow Jacket, our most faithful fan, watches the action from the sidelines. r ] I ' J E A -* i L i
v r W , SPRING EVENTS This is when the world is new again. Perhaps it's ^tjliche, some storybook telling of springtime complete with baby bunnies inn daffodils. But the warmth16f AprlPis a welcome sign, cliche as it may b e t t e r a winleMike this one. Ever April itself couldn't defeat the colo outfight ■the show Fptwrned once more in the middle of the month, ifonly to remind us thStlfriere'i? much we do not control. / • k . i , i f a But the warmth die settle'inr, m^t much Fencing (tarn, sheering students. Like a b90ebumbling its.way put athiaemftl^n-.'we retum@d-to the outdoors, bringing wilhfolKpiir clubs'amj tennis bails for a roundof campus golf Ragtag ultima® frispee 'p§ms.Smerged for pickup games in the space between A^pl^an^SWilliams, and oundj lovebirds took.their places or the BTS steps, once mare (l&auseihgre-is nothing awkward about uWe. right?). As cliche as it may be, Safeembraq^the life-agem image of spring. The mere weeks between spring break and Easter t aren't the least stressful ones,by any means, buUat:-lea*st'the 'lowers start ’ to!grovy again. Even the flowers are a grace weaon't earn ourselves, sfreminder that the long winters, oyer, that-our stories have not been frostbitten to the point o. n > 'eturp. the tulips rise Up, and so.do we. 1. Cedarville students volunteer as group leaders for CedarMania. 2. Students enjoy K9 at the Ville’s Puperoni Night. 3. Always resourceful, the men of Lawlor find ways to make their own fun. 4. Audience members at the Inversions concert play a round of Musical Chairs.
SPECIAL GUESTS 1. Dr. Al Mohler, president of The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, speaks to students for two days in chapel. 2. Dr. Deforia Lane, a Cedarville trustee and music therapist at University Hospitals in Cleveland, addresses those gathered in chapel. 3. Cedarville alumnus, author, and founder of Pure Freedom, Dannah Gresh, brings the Word in chapel, a day after her husband. Bob, spoke. 4. Drew Hensley preaches to students during chapel. For many, the stretch between spring break and graduation is full of tests, projects, and end- of-year banquets, leaving little time, it seems, to focus on the spiritual renewal that spring brings. Thankfully, this spring’s special guests provided a welcome relief from our busy days. Academics like Dr. Al Mohler and Dr. Jason Lee focused more on preaching, while others spoke on God’s grace and providence in their own personal experiences, like Dr. Deforia Lane and Mark Whitacre. Students also heard from Bret Lott, author of fourteen books on subjects including faith and writing.
STUDENT LIFE This spring, students enjoyed a wide variety of events, like a glow in the dark 5K race put on by the Health and Fitness Org, JS, ELLIV, the Philanthropy Race to the Rescue 5K and 10K, spring theatre events both on and off campus, and, of course, the faithful return of ALT Nights. DTR’s Chaos show returned this spring, along with an Inversions show to benefit GROW and the Cedarville World Fair. Students also just love to be outside in spring, whether that be through joining an intramural sport, playing campus golf, or even setting up a slackline between the trees by Maddox. 1 Rodrigo Reis serenades his audience during Mr. Cedarville.. 2. Students flock to Monte and the Culinary Committee for fruit night. 3. JoshThifauit darts around his defender during a game of basketball. 4. Students take off during Race to the Rescue, a 5K/1 OK supporting GROW. 5. RobTurner teaches middle schoolers and their leaders at this year's CedarMania, Dying to Live.
MUSIC EVENTS 1. The Symphonic Band plays for diners in Chuck’s for Arts Madness. 2. Symphonic Band conductor Carlos Elias gets into the spirit during an Arts Madness performance. 3. Celtic rock band Homeland plays in the Hive as part of Arts Madness festivities. 4. A harp ensemble performs in the Hive. A major music event this spring was the return of Arts Madness. This five-day-long concert featured many different acts from the music department, including symphonic band and all the choirs singing songs from Les Mis, as well as an Irish band in the Hive. It kicked off with a large concert in the dining hall with food and drinks. Throughout the next few days, concerts took place all around the campus. Another music event was The Collaboration, an event put on by Dane Barnett and Brittany Larrabee. Many students from the school used their talents to raise money for missions. The show featured The Inversions, Aaron Mitello, Darris Sneed, Parker McGoldrick, Laura Scott, and many more. Cedarville is full of talented artists and musicians, and we were honored to be able to see them shine.
This year’s JS harkened back to the Roaring Twenties. This Gatsby-style bash took place at the Cincinnati Music Hall and was an amazing night of glamour, dining, and dancing. Guests walked into the Grand Ballroom to see pearls, emeralds, and diamonds dripping from the tables. They took pictures in the photobooth, danced to the live jazz band, and mingled —with an air of sophistication, of course — with friends. Students then moved to their tables to feast on salad, chicken with mango salsa, and rice pilaf. They picked out their favorite of three gourmet cupcakes, sipping coffee and catching up. After dinner, the dancing began. When JS was over, we all tumbled out onto the streets of Cincinnati and went off to our various events. JS was amazing — after all, a little party never killed nobody. 1. Students kick off the dancing at JS with the Cha-Cha Slide. 2 Daniel Paulsen and his fiance Anna Lynn Barulich swing dance to match the spirit of the twenties. 3. Kristyna Zaharek, Kayleigh Clark, and Calvin Hitchcock lead the dance. 4. RansomBearden and Lauren Holtzem swing into the night as the CU Jazz Band strikes up a tune.
ELLIV What is in the mysterious case? It was a question that plagued the minds of students in the weeks leading up to Elliv 2014. The answer? Well, only the coolest Elliv to date - so cool, even Bond himself would have approved. Students displayed their many talents throughout the evening, whether through song, dance, hosting, or playing an electric guitar behind their head. With acts ranging from a mellow rendition of Katy Perry’s “Roar” to a show-stopping performance of Aerosmith’s “Dream On,” Elliv lived up to its legacy as the biggest, loudest, most exciting show of the year. 1. Scotty Dykstra performs Macklemore's “Can't Hold Us.’’ 2. Heidi Dayton makes good use of the runway, performing “Done” by The Band Perry. 3. This year’s hosts for the night are Heather Wismer and Ben Lenox. 4. Four students dressed as trophies — this year's costume winners — stand post outside the DMC before the festivities begin. 5. Abby Butts performs Whitney Houston's “ I Wanna Dance with Somebody.”
(front row left-to-right) Erik Johnson. TimDe Jong, Jor-EI Sanchez. Andre Klaassen, Nathan Wrigiu. Jake Imhof, AndrewYount. Phillip Lehman, Hainan Klgore, Matt he ey, Brad VUisler, Jacob Duhie (second row) Tyler Greenwood. Joe Niemiec. Wyatt Hartman. Greg Johnson, Philip Dannelly Ben Tuttle. JacobWalter, Michael Howard, Adam Foster, James Niemiec, Ryan Gustafson, Matt Brooker. Kyle Gerhart Joel Dennison, Tucker Rhoades (third row) Head Coach Jeff Bolender, Jordan Adams, Jon Van Dyke. Forrest Thayer, Nathaniel Burrell, Ryan Sanderson, Aaron Harkness, Corey Caldwell, Matthew Bird, Beau Michaud. David YpderrJfired Vega, James Blackwell, Jonathan Bitner, Assistant Coach Jason Scott. Assistant Coach Paul Orchard (Not pictured: Colin Phillips^,ClayWatson) MEN’S TRACK “Being a part of the track and field team at Cedarville has opened my eyes to the truth of competing for Jesus. Everyone on the team is such an encouragement to each other, and they truly desire to give their talents to God." — Ryan Sanderson 1. Junior James Blackwell is the sole pole vault competitor on the team. 2. A Cedarville runner passes an opponent on the final bend. 3. Freshman Jordan Adams competes in shot put. Miami Invitational: 5th of 7 Ohio Invitational: 2nd of 5 Friendship Invitational: 1st of 11 All-Ohio Championship: 5th of 41 Appalachian State: 2nd of 28 G-MAC Championship: 1st of 8 NCAA Dll Regionals: 3rd of 29 NCCAA Nationals: 8th of 33 NCAA Nationals: 15th of 32
Queen City: 10th of 15 Friendship Invitational: 7th of 11 All-Ohio Championship: 21st of 42 Gettysburg Invitational: 6th of 27 G-MAC Championship: 1st of 9 NCAA Dll Regionals: 21st of 27 NCCAA Nationals: T6 of 31 1. This runner hits her stride and sprints to the finish, closing in on the competition. 2. Abby Bonnsvie, a sophomore, nails a long jump landing. “My coaches always push me to set both short and long term goals. They have also shown me how my individual contributions benefit the team as a whole. Because of their encouragement, I have achieved more than I ever imagined I could in my field events, made friends that have become my Cedarville family, and developed habits to help me pursue excellence as I enter the workforce." — Ruth Towne WOMEN’S TRACK (front row leff-to-right) Apbv Bnnnevie, Mary Kearney, Kathyrn Sill, Kate Havard, Jasmin Banachowski, Ali Logan, Tiera Martinelli, Nicole Watterude. Kristen l.aathaR. Bethai (second row) I ' l i lh Jones, Brielle Pitney, Melanie Redfield, Hailey Bredeson, Louise Van Matre, Christina Gail, Abby Niemiec, Olivia Esbenshade, ' ^ cy Dunn Megan Ball, Tabitha DeHart (third row) Hea§<Q$ach Jeff Beleader, Anna Pomento. Alexandra Archambault, Nicole Deneseus, Valerie Kirk, Laura Farleman, Jo Sharp, Ruth Towne, Megan Glandon, Rachel Groh, Assistant Coach Jason Scott, Assistant Coach Paul Orchard. (Not pictured: Lauren Callahan, Elisa Cherry, Vivianna Hein)
“The tennis team has provided me a group of brothers with whom to have fun, to compete with on the court, and to grow closer to God. We endeavor to point our opponents and each other to Christ through how we play, and we have a blast in the meantime. I wouldn’t trade my Cedarville tennis experience for anything.” - John Filcik 1. Jared Gerber reaches for the ball during a match. 2. The team huddles for a postmatch prayer. 3. As captain of the team, Jared Gerber leads by example both on and off the court. WINS: 10 LOSSES: 18 MEN’S TENNIS (kneeling left-to-rightytjfian Shomo, AdamLevesque, Stephen Combs, Joel Clark (standing) Team C h a j j f irt Jeff Lewis, Austin Stokes, Jared Gerber, John Filcik, David Barton, Head Coach Alan Edlund. (Not pictured: Brian Grant) __ _
(kneeling left-to-right) , t, (standing) Head Coach Dr. S, Team Chaplain ,K Cl) Owermyei, Joy time. ; • . Associate Head Coach Dr. WOMEN’S TENNIS 1. Senior Joy Dice sends up a serve. 2. Courtney Heydt, a senior, lines up a serve. 3. Joy Dice sends the ball back to her opponent. “The tennis team has greatly impacted my experience at Cedarville. It has been a great experience playing tennis and not only growing as a tennis player, but also growing spiritually and in relationships. I also enjoy our team Bible studies. We have a great team this year with a lot of talent.” - Emily Paul WINS: 18 LOSSES: 10
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