Inspire, Fall 1996

WISE 1a Natalie Vandemark,a junior electrical engineering major from Grand Blanc, Michigan, received a WISE internship, one of the highest honors available to undergraduate engineers. A highly sought-after summer program, WISE (Washington Internship for Students of Engineering) is listed in Princeton University's publication, America's Top 100 Internships. Natalie is the fourth Cedarville engineering student to be named a WISE intern in as many years. WISE was created to address the growing need for people conversant in both science and government policy. Professional engineering societies annually select and sponsor 13 outstanding engineering students to spend a summer in Washington D.C., where they interact with the technical community and key members from all segments of government. On July 8, approximately 100 Central State University summer school students moved from their CSU dorm rooms to Willetts Hall at Cedarville College. Cedarville, in cooperation with the Ohio Board of Regents, agreed to house the displaced students after state fire inspectors closed all nine CSU dormitories and the cafeteria for safety violations. Cedarville College President Paul Dixon indicated, The College was motivated to help in part because of CSU's support in the 1960s when Cedarville was a struggling, unaccredited school. They were the only school willing to step forward and offer us help. This was an opportunity to repay a debt of gratitude." The CSU students remained at Cedarville through July 31. Deborah Bush Haffey '68, associate professor of communication arts at Cedarville College, was named 1995- 96 Novice Debate Coach of the Year. The Novice Debate Association recognizes her high level of commitment to the debate activity and her service as a vital mentor for beginning debaters."Academic debate encourages students to develop critical thinking skills, improve their communication skills, and cultivate a greater understanding of contemporary issues," says Debbie, who has completed ten years on the college faculty. She and her husband, David '69, have two children, Hannah '96 and Ben, a junior at Cedarville College. CedarNet continues to win accolades for its pervasive presence and influence on campus. In the May 18 issue, editors of the Dayton Daily Newscommended the college for "...becoming the first campus in the area to get the entire student body online in the only place it really matters—where they live." As of fall 1996, 100% of residence hall rooms include a computer workstation connected to the campus network of over 1,500 machines. The editorial concluded by awarding a grade of A+. 8FALL'96 eTa GnIwrnri:- GARBC Conference in Lakeland,Florida Nearly 80alumni and their familiesjoined over 200 other friends of Cedarville College at a June 23 reception in Lakeland, Florida. President Paul Dixon shared a college update during the reception which was part ofthe annual conference of the General Association of Regular Baptist Churches(GARBC). In Lansing,Michigan Five 1990 graduates,all of whom work in the medical profession, met at a Bob Evans Restaurant in Lansing, Michigan in June 1995.Pictured from left to right: Angela Huested Foster'90,a registered nurse in Flint, Michigan; Danna Lichty Dykema'90,a nurse practitioner in Findlay, Ohio;Jennifer Brandt Conner'90,a physician in Toledo, Ohio;Laurel Yates Perrigo'90,a nurse practitioner in Grand Rapids, Michigan;and Sharon Van Dommelen Boyce'90,a nurse practitioner in Nashville,Tennessee. Cincinnati,Ohio Four hits and three runs in the first inning made for an exciting Family Night at Riverfront Stadium in Cincinnati, Ohio. More than 100 Cedarville College alumni,faculty, and staff cheered the Reds to victory over the Pittsburgh Pirates on Friday, July 12. The Alumni Association provided plenty of peanuts and popcorn for the enthusiastic fans.Pictured here,Shawn'90 and Jaime Gonzalez Hess'90 and Byron'68 and Libby Ross Shearer'70 enjoyed getting acquainted with other Cincinnati area alumni. Alumni Baseball Game On May 18, 1996, 14 alumni returned to the Cedarville College diamond for a baseball game they would all remember.The alumni and current Yellow Jacket team members enjoyed camaraderie and great competition as the Gold Team won the game 15-13. First inning indications would not have predicted this victory as the Blue Teamjumped out to an 11-0 lead with Dan "Chico" Brown'94 hitting two home runs,one a grand slam. Four father/son combinations participated in the day's game— Dee Mays'71 and son,Steve'96;Bob'71 and Josh Lunney,a sophomore on the team;Lynn Howard '73 and son,Jeremy,a freshmen Yellow Jacket; and Vance Ashley '67 and son,Doug'96. Thanks,Coach Norris Smith '63, alumni,and current club for making this annual event a huge success! lain Eyelids Gilmanr Date Event Place Date Event Place Sept.23-27 Fall Bible Conference with Dr. David Jeremiah Chapel November 7-9 Fall Drama Production Our Town Alford Auditorium Sept.26 Fall Quarter November8 Grandparents Day Campus Instruction Begins December5 Artist Series: Chapel Sept.27 Kiev Choir& Orchestra Chapel Canadian Brass October 5 Cleveland Regional Great Lakes December 6-7 Alumni Council Campus Alumni Gathering Science Center Meetings December 8 Sing-Along Messiah The Ministry Center October 17 Trustee Meetings Campus October 18-19 Homecoming 1996 January 31 to Alumni Basketball Athletic Center October 18 The Cathedrals and Chapel February 1 Weekend Nielson &Young in Concert October 19 Dedication Concert: Chapel Tapestry of Praise October 30 Day ofPrayer