Inspire, Fall 1994

Mark your calendars now for Alumni Basketball Weekend 1995!January 27and 28 are the dates with emphasis on Saturday for the traditional Alumni games. A fellowship brunch will be served with Dr. Dixon presenting a special announcement concerning the new facilities for chapel, music,and Christian ministries. On Saturday evening,join us for Alumni Night when the Varsity Yellow Jackets take on Shawnee State. Advance reservations for your game ticket are a must. Make plans now to attend this annual alumni event! Heritape Corner Heritage Alumnae Luncheon T he Heritage Alumnae Luncheon was held July 11 in the Alford Annex with 56ladies in attendance. This year's committee,Dorothy Kennon Marshall'41 and Glenna Ackerman hompson'37,brought many creative touches to the luncheon,including a sing-a-long with Janet Ebert, retired educator,and clever readings and poems. Mrs.Pat Dixon,professor ofEnglish at Cedarville College, was the guest speaker for the afternoon program. Mrs.Dixon spoke to the ladies about the ministry ofteaching English as a second language,a task which Cedarville College students and faculty are carrying out all over the world.During the summer of 1992, Mrs.Dixon led a group offive students to teach English to Hungarian people. Through a local church, English classes were offered to the community in Hungary.The summer of 1994 marks the third year Cedarville has been invited to teach. Junia Creswell Laughman'41 arranged for the lovely centerpiece flowers which were presented to the oldest retired educator at each table. Pictured is Gladys McCoy Baldwin '27, who taught in the Springfield school system,and Junia. Next year's committee was named at the end ofthe program. Geraldine Henry'36, Wavealine Kelso'40, and Wilmet Ackerman Wilson'36 will host the 1995 luncheon to be held on July 10. Take Me Out To The Ballgamel wenty Heritage Alumnijoined us for a day at Riverfront Stadium with the Reds playing the Houston Astros. Before the game,the Reds fans enjoyed lunch on the Mike Fink Riverboat Restaurant,and then it was off to the stadium for a 12 inning,7-1 loss for the Reds.That did not dampen our spirits, especially during the ice cream stop after the game.Thankfully,this event was planned before the players' strike occurred,and a great day was had by all! Homecoming 1994 Festival of Friendships October 14 and 15 Highlight events include: Alumni Auction to benefit the Alumni Scholarship Fund 5K Road Run All-Alumni Chapel Class and Club Reunions Homecoming Parade Homecoming Soccer Game Children's Program Alumni Soccer Game Alumnae Volleyball Match Alumna Authors Real-Life Version Of Classic Story 14 ore than 40 years ago,1934 Cedarville graduate Regena Smith Gregory started collecting copies ofthe holiday classic, "The Night Before Christmas." With more than 300 well-loved versions on her shelf,Regena was inspired to try and capture the spirit of Santa's seasonaljourney herself. She wanted to create the first photographic interpretation ofthe timeless tale. Through the work of Akron,Ohio-based photographers Paul and Charles Esselburn,Regena says her concept for the book came to life. She explains,"They had to make four negatives for each picture to get the colorsjust right,and the result isjust beautiful. Finally, my dream has come true...a book of my own."Regena has already read it to her grandchildren many times,a tradition she intends to continue for many Christmases to come. Since its publication in November, 1993,Regena has sold close to 1,000 copies of her book in Ohio, Indiana,and Floridajustfrom her kitchen! Soon,her book will be distributed on the east coast by Baker& Taylor publishers. Copies ofRegena's book are available through the Cedarville College Bookstore through Christmas. Heritage Alumni Discover Marietta, Ohio T he Becky Thatcher Showboat was our destination on August 17 with 30 Heritage Alumni,family,and friends. Through fog, construction,detours,and rain, we made our way to the historical "Mississippi III" riverboat, moored on the Ohio River in Marietta. The boat hosts luncheons and old-time vaudeville melodramas for audiences of all ages. Although the drama,Only An Orphan Girl, was a delight and the intermission skits and sing-along were fun,the home-made pies served for dessert topped everything! After the performance, part ofthe group enjoyed walking over the river via a deserted wooden railroad bridge and footpath. Celebrating 0 Years p tanning is comple ,and the final details for the 50 year cl ter reunion are falling into place. Now,411 we need is you!If you graduated or atteijded Cedarville College in 1943, 1944,or 1945,you are invited to attend the 50 yeas cluster reunion.Come back and visit with classmates 4nd friends and rekindle acquaintances as you celebratelEvents are planned for all day on Friday,October 14 iring Homecoming 1994 festivities. A reunion banquet, lide production,and evening concert are part ofthe plans. You may be receiving a call from your cl mates—Helen O'Bryant'44,Bea0'Bryant hompson '43,or Ruth Andrews'44—encouraging y u to attend. Be sure to watch your mail for more det4ils,or call the Alumni Office at 1-800-837-2566 for ore information. The final numbers are in! 199:3-94, alumni gay; 49,604.37 toward the College's Annual Fund! 2,472 alumni participate Partners 93-94! All previo records were shatt W e appreciate each of you who took part in the 1993-94 Annual Fund.Over 35% ofour alumni body were involved,a higher percentage than many other prestigious schools(we won't mention names!). No matter the size of the role you played, you indeed made a difference for current students. You helped to provide qualified faculty and staff, current educational materials,relevant cocurricular activities,funds for facilities maintenance, and,for some students,further financial aid. You were a PARTNER,side by side, with our students. On their behalf, we thank you. Many alumni financially supported other areas of the College during 1991-92,from scholarship funds to capital projects.In total, the College received $4,175,419.53 in gifts—almost 10% ofthis total came from alumni. All gifts to the College are vitally important. We thank all who gave. Class Year Gifts Received *Heritage $24,230.50 1954 717.50 1955 1,632.50 1956 205.00 *1957 1,687.80 1958 170.00 1959 465.00 1960 1,875.00 1961 527.50 1962 775.00 1963 2,120.00 *1964 3,683.00 1965 1,340.50 1966 976.30 1967 1,475.80 1968 3,130.50 *1969 6,518.10 *1970 3,073.50 1971 1,633.80 *1972 2,800.80 *1973 3,522.00 *1974 6,052.90 1975 2,554.90 1976 3,078.50 1977 2,797.10 1978 3,280.30 1979 5,235.30 "1980 6,941.40 1981 4,538.30 *1982 4,177.90 *1983 5,679.10 *1984 6,504.40 *1985 3,806.00 1986 3,366.10 *1987 5,786.30 1988 3,094.86 1989 4,151.20 '1990 3,117.04 1991 1,788.40 '1992 1,848.90 1993+ 147.50 "Met or exceeded goal Beginning October 17,1994,the Annual Fund need is $1.3 million. Would you plan on helping usin 1994-95? 5FALL'94