Inspire, Fall 1994

From The Director's Chair '11 never forget my third grade teacher, Mrs.Powell.I was not an excellent reader;I wasn't even very good.But Mrs.Powell put me in the advanced reading group for the class, and as I grew frustrated with reading and comprehension at that level,I was also challenged to read at a faster pace,read more,and read at a higher vocabulary level. Mrs.Powell did the same thing for me in all my other third grade subjects.Even though Mrs.Powell wasn't my favorite teacher,she was one ofthe best educators in my elementary experience. Many of you probably had a"Mrs.Powell"in your education process,too. But education takes place in a variety ofsettings: outdoors,in a different culture, with a variety ofpeople,at home,in books,at camp, and on college campuses. An education is something we all strive for, benefit from,and continue to develop,even after obtaining degrees and prefixes before our names.Our country feels so strongly about education that the law requires children to receive one.And after receiving a high school education,almost50% ofthe eighteen-year-old population seek to continue their education in college. Cedarville College holds to one main purpose—to offer an education consistent with biblical truth. And I have often heard Dr.Dixon state that balance is the key to the educational experience offered at Cedarville College.I am certainly thankful for the education I received at Cedarville College,and I know that many of you are as well. In this issue ofInspire, you will find a variety of articles on education and portraits of many alumni who are making a difference in the education process. Enjoy this issue! With a projected student body of2,300,the number ofchallenges and responsibilities for"Cedarville's educators" increases. Please pray with us for Cedarville as faculty, staff, and administrators begin another year of ministering to young men and women. See you at Homecoming—October 14 and 15! Jane Adams Smith'84 Director of Alumni Relations Your AlumniCouncil! Start Your Bidding For The Alumni Auction! G oing once, going twice,SOLD to the alumnus bidding $100for the beautiful hand-stitched quilt!" At 4:00 p.m.on Saturday, October 15,the Alumni Association will hold an Alumni Auction to benefit the Alumni Scholarship Fund. Alumnifrom all over the country have contributed beautiful artwork,sculptures, prints, hand-made quilts,and Cedarville College memorabilia. There is something for everyone at this auction! With Reds tickets, Cedarville watches,area restaurant gift certificates, musical entertainment from Cedarville's music faculty,a meal prepared by chef "Uncle Al" Monroe,and many more surprises from the Cedarville family, you will want to arrive early to look over the items you will be taking home.Items will be available for your perusal in the Chapelfoyer beginning Saturday morning,and the auction will be held promptly at4p.m.in the Alumni Tent on the Athletic Center Lawn. Our thanks go to Steve Thompson'79 for donating his services as auctioneer,to Sandy Millikin Entner'59,chair ofthe auction committee, and to the many alumni who have contributed to the Alumni Scholarship Fund. Join us on Saturday, October 15 at4p.m.and support the Alumni Scholarship Fund! Pictured, left to right, are De Maurice Smith '85, Bob Foreman '77, Jane Adams Smith '84, Mike Hamilton '68, Stefanie Pratt Wimmer '85, Yvonna Cope McGhee '73, Sherri Rotramel Bouquet'87, and Dan Hicks '78. Not pictured: Angela Cooke'84 he purpose ofthe Alumni Association shall be the promotion ofthe interests of Cedarville College and the provision of Christian fellowship,information,education,and service opportunities to the glory ofGod." Sherry RotramelBouquet'87and her husband,John,live in Ashland,Ohio,where John is the pastor of Bethel Baptist Church.Sherry brings her expertise in human resources,survey instrumentation,and total quality management to the Alumni Council. Sherry has already hosted an alumni gathering in conjunction with a Cedarville College basketball game in her hometown of Ashland,Ohio. Approximately 35 alumni and family members attended to cheer on the Yellow Jackets. Sherry enjoys working as a development consultant with Continuous Improvement Technologies,spending time with her sixteen-month old son,Andre,and leading the worship/music team at church. Angela Cooke'84resides in Burlington,Vermont and serves the student body at the University ofVermont as assistant director of multicultural affairs. Angela is pursuing her doctorate in education at the university as well. During her first year on the council, Angela held a regional gathering in the Boston area and in her second year she continues to bring positive feedback to administrators on expanding Cedarville's multicultural population. Angela enjoys aerobics,cooking,and travel. Dr.RobertForeman'77is a professor ofEnglish at Pasadena City College. Traveling from Southern California to our quarterly meetings has taught Bob to bring a heavy coat with him to Ohio! Although on sabbatical from Pasadena College for the 1993-94 school year,Bob has not stopped teaching.He has traveled to Australia for research on the Aborigine tribe, has become an adjunct professor at UCLA and Cedarville College,and has led the charge for an Alumni Association survey.Bob has also held two alumni gatherings in the Los Angeles area sincejoining the council. MikeHamilton'68chairs the Alumni Council and will complete his four-year term in 1994.Under his leadership,the council is providing supportfor alumni through increased awareness, better communication,and innovative programs.His enthusiasm for class reunions encouraged many to attend the class of 1968's 25 year reunion at Homecoming'93. Mike and his wife,Carol (Simonetti'68),have recently moved to Atlanta,Georgia, where Mike is regional manager for ESKCO,Inc. Mike and Carol have three sons and one daughter.The Hamilton family attends First Baptist Church ofSnellville. Captain DanielHicks'78lives in Dayton,Ohio and represents over400 alumni in his geographical area. Dan is one ofour newest members to the Alumni Council and has already brought his enthusiasm for Cedarville,expertise in logistics management, and willingness to serve other Alumni to the council meetings.He was eager to lend a hand with the Alumni Association survey and has arranged a collaborative project between Wright Patterson Air Force Base and Cedarville's professional writing students.Dan is an executive officer to the commandant at the Air Force Institute ofTechnology(AF1T)at Wright Patterson Air Force Base.Dan and his wife,Jeanne(Pippin '78),have four children and attend Patterson Park Church. Yvonna Cope McGhee'73represents over 300 alumni in the Indianapolis,Indiana area and completes her term on the alumni council in December 1994. Yvonna and her husband,Richard'75,reside near Brownsburg,Indiana where Rich is an associate pastor at the Bethesda Baptist Church. Yvonna homeschools their two children and is active in the youth and career ministry at church.She has undertaken many projects for the Alumni Association,such as planning regional gatherings and helping organize her 20 year class reunion at Homecoming'93. Yvonna's encouraging words and faithful support are a great benefit to the council members. BeMauriceSmith'85 and his wife,Karen,live in Kensington,Maryland just outside of Washington D.C., where De is an Assistant United States Attorney.De serves as chair-elect on the Alumni Council and has assisted with such projects as restructuring the Alumni Association Constitution and establishing Young Alumni Awards for the association.De has also been involved in speaking to current students interested in a law career, meeting with Iota Chi Phi(Cedarville's student organization to promote cultural awareness),attending as a guest at Pi Sigma Nu meetings,and speaking for Alumni Week in Chapel during the Homecoming'93 festivities. StefaniePratt Wimmer'85 has been our faithful secretary for the Alumni Council for two years. Her accurate minutes keep the council on schedule and up-to-date.She is also a newly married council member!Stefanie and her husband,Alan,reside in Franklin,Ohiojust south ofDayton.She is employed at Wright Patterson Air Force Base as a supplies technician for national purchasing,and Alan attends broadcasting college.Stefanie has been a member of the nominations committee for new Alumni Council members and chaired the committee in 1994. 2FALL'94 Ins ire Inspire is a quarterly publication of the Cedarville College Alumni Association. Editor Jane Adams Smith '84 anaging Editor Proofreaders Irene Gidley Mark Kakkuri'93 Doug Miller'85 Technical Assistant Wendy Miller Orchard '91 ,Copy Editors Martha Baldwin Judy Johnson '73 Doug Miller'85 Contributing Writers Jane Adams Smith '84 Graphic Designer Les Troyer Photographers Scott Huck Alumni contributors Martha Baldwin Jeff Beste'86 Jeff Brock'84 an Spradlin Greenwood'73 ark Kakkuri'93 ill Campbell Law '85 Brian Megilligan '94 Cheryl Miller'83 Doug Miller'85 Wendy Miller Orchard '91 Nancy Ranger'94 Bob Rohm '68 Bonnie Beikert Vickman '83 Please direct all comments. correspondence, and news to: Alumni Office P.O.Box 601 Cedarville,OH 45314 or call 1-800-837-2566