The Sting: Summer 2002

Ruhlman, Bailey receive Callan Awards Women's soccer standout MichelleRuhlman and men's tennis play­ er John Bailey are the recipients of the Donald E. Callan Awards at Cedarville University for the 2001-02 academic year. The awards are given in the name of Dr. Don Callan, who is the Dean of the School of Health and Human Performance and has served in various capacities in athletics during his 42 years at the school. The awards recognize student-athletes who have participated all four years at the school with an emphasis on Christian service, acade­ mics, leadership, and athletic accomplishment. Ruhlman, a senior Dean's List student as a nursing major from Shoreline, WA, finished her career as a four-timeNCCAAAll-American and a four-time team MVP for the Lady Jackets. She is CU's all-time leader in goals scored (34), assists (27), and points (95). Off the field, Ruhlman was involved in the children's church pro­ gram at First Reformed Church in Xenia. She was also a member of the Seattle Spring Break Team in 2000. Bailey, a senior Dean's List student as a mechanical engineering major from Brownsburg, IN, was a four-year varsity member of the men's tennis squad with 49 career singles victories to his credit. He was aNCCAAAll-American in doubles this spring and was a two-time All­ American Mideast Conference performer. Bailey has been involved in numerous ministry activities including Open Heirs andAWANA at Emmanuel Baptist Church inXenia. He also traveled to Guatemala in the summer of 2001 for a five-week engineer­ ing missions trip with Students International. Guiler recognized for sports ministry Women's soccer player Miss Walker and men's basketball player Greg Guiler are the recipients of the Don and Nedra Callan Sports Ministry Awards at Cedarville University for the 2001-02 academic year. The honor recognizes student-athletes for their evangelism in and through sports activities while at the institution. The awards are given in the name of Don andNedra Callan, who have been committed to worldwide sports evangelism for more than four decades. Dr. Callan is the Dean of the School of Health and Human Performance and has served in various capacities in athletics during his 42 years at Cedarville. Walker, a senior Dean's Honor List student as a technical writing major from Brownsburg, IN, was a four-year member of the Lady Jacket soccer team. She was a two-time NAIA and NCCAA All-America Scholar-Athlete and started 21 matches last fall during CU's 11-9-2 sea­ son. She played in 67 career matches with four goals and six assists to her credit. Among her various ministries, Walker traveled with the Missions Involvement Services soccer team to South Korea during spring break. She also plans to teach in China beginning with the 2002-03 school year. Guiler, a sophomore Dean's Honor List student from Canal Winchester, OH, is a two-year starter for the Yellow Jacket basketball team. He has played in all 67 games during his career while averaging 9.3 points and 4.1 assists per game. The six-foot guard helped CU to a 21-16 record this season and a third-place finish at theNCCAANational Tournament. Guiler traveled with the men's basketball team on a MIS trip to Brazil this summer. He was also part of the Athletes for Christ basket­ ball team to the Philippines during the summer of 2001. Michelle Ruhlman (left) and John Bailey (right) stand with Dr. Don Callan fol­ lowing the 2002 Cedarville UniversityAthletic Honors and Appreciation Banquet. Mrs. Nedra Callan (far left) and Dr. Don Callan (far right) congratu­ late Miss Walker and Greg Guiler; who received the Callan Minist ry Awards, at the 2002 Cedarville University Athletic Honors and Appreciation Banquet. Graduating seniors who were recognized at the Athletic Honors and Appreciation Banquet at Cedarville University include (Row I, l-r) Jennifer Walker, soccer; Amanda Porter, soccer; Jessica Alexander, soccer; Michelle Ruhlman, soccer; Lisa Hockenber ry , soccer; Bekah Millet, track &field; Pattie Sch ry er, basketball; Jenni Gerber, cross count ry ; Che ry l Meyer, volleyball. (Row 2) Jason Gray, track-cross count ry ; Lael Bryant, soccer; Ben Saturley, baseball; Amy Grego ry , tennis; Kate Beatty, track &field; Amy Martin, volleyball-basketball; Debbie Krick, softball; Mike Poelzer; golf; Chad Hofstetter, baseball; Justin Geer, soccer; Josh Radcliffe, soccer. (Row 3) Sergio Reyes, track &field; Justin Gerber, track-cross count ry ; Mike Marsh, track &field; Curt Fleck, basketball; B ry an Mangin, baseball; Drew Bennett, baseball. (Row 4) Ken Loescher, cross country, Carl Traub, track &field; Jody Fox, track-cross count ry ; Andy Paugh, track & field; David Dingeman, basketball; John Bailey, tennis. STING