Inspire, Spring 1992

Hundreds of alumni recall Betty Bertschinger's love and concern for them as they sought medical help at the College health clinic during their college years. Betty has stepped down as director of Patterson Clinic because of health problems after serving in that capacity for 25 years. After a time of healing, she plans to return to the clinic as a nurse. Alumni may wish to send her a note in care of Patterson Clinic. Cedarville tennis player Mark Murdoch '91 was one of six athletes nationwide to be named a Woody Hayes National Scholar-Athlete. The Ohio State University Sertoma Club honors scholar-athletes who completed their athletic eligibility during the previous calendar year and who were active in community service. This year's recipients are from California, Idaho State, Millikin University (Illinois), Wingate College(North Carolina), Nebraska,and Cedarville. Shelly Fratus'89 also was a Woody Hayes National Scholar-Athlete. Only the University of Nebraska, with three, has more scholar-athletes honored by Sertoma Club than Cedarville. Murdoch graduated in preseminary Bible with a perfect 4.0 GPA.He represented the College to Compassion International, an organization that helps feed the hungry, resulting in 16 children being supported by the Cedarville student body. Steve'87 and Judy(Eagleston '87)Pierce are excited about the birth oftheir first child,Zachary Matthew,born on November 27,1991.He weighed 7lbs.4oz. Kevin'87 and Shawna(Denney'87)Shaw are happy to announce the birth ofDillon Andrew.He weighed 8 lbs.6oz. and was20 1/2 in. long when he was born on July 6,1991. Dave'87 and Valerie(Hite'85)Smallman want their friends to know that Adam Joel was born on August 30,1991.He weighed 8 lbs. 13 oz. and was20 in. long. Tim '88 and Amy(Thomas'87)Beach were thrilled with Ryan Thomas,born October 19, 1991.He weighed 7lbs.5 oz. and measured 20 1/2 in. Doug'87 and Becky(Averill'87)Cherry were blessed by the birth ofElisa Ashley on December 21,1991.She weighed 6lbs.9oz. Phillip'88 and Beth(Latorella'88)Chapman want their friends to know ofthe birth ofChloe Kathleen who was born on May 22,1990,weighed 9lbs. 10 oz.,and measured 22in. Van'88 and Jane (Kelly'90)Holloway welcomed Jacob Charles to their family on June 25, 1991.He weighed 7lbs. 15 oz. Van teaches at Xenia Christian School in Xenia,Ohio. Scott'88 and Theresa Sorenson are happy to announce the birth of Benjamin Scott who was born on October 23,1991. He weighed6lbs. 10 oz.and was 18 1/2 in. long. His siblings are John,6,and Blessing, 16 months. Benjamin was born with spinabifida.The Sorensons are praising the Lord that his problems seem to be minimal,at this point,and he should be able to walk normally. Thanks go to God and to those who prayed! Scott is an auditor for the Defense Contract Audit Agency in Utica,New York. Bruce and Lynette(Yousey'89)Hartzler praise the Lord for the safe arrival ofPhilip Ezra on October 9, 1991.He weighed 6lbs.9oz.and was 20 1/4 in. long. Matt'89 and Sherri(Cruver'88)Wojnarowski welcomed Tiffany Lynn on February 13, 1991.She weighed 7 lbs. 15 oz. and was 20 in. long. Randal'91N and Stephanie(Manning'90N)Halverson are pleased to announce the birth ofRandal Joe II who was born on December 13, 1990.He weighed 8 lbs.7oz. and was 21 in. long. Randy and Stephanie have started their own business, Pine Forest Gallery and Framing,in Hibbing,Minnesota. Eleanor(Corrill'32N)Folekener, 80,died on October 24, 1991. She taught third grade in Yellow Springs and music in Beavercreek,Ohio in the 1930's.She is survived by her husband,Harper to whom she was married for 56 years. A son, Douglas,and two grandchildren also survive. Gilbert R.Christian '35 died on October 19, 1991,at the Veterans Medical Center in Chillicothe,Ohio.He was 78. Albert Ostrander'68 died on June 30,1991.He was 71.Rev. Ostrander was a pastor in Lakewood,Colorado;Fayette,Ohio; and Mannington and Beckley,West Virginia.He is survived by his wife, Marilee. Ronald Smith '85 died as a result of an automobile accident on December 22,1991.Ron was a pension administrator for Facciani&Company.He was 29and single. His mother survives him. Jack R.Payne, 63,died on September 20,1991,after a long illness. Jack taught in the Cedarville College Music Department from 1969 to 1977.He is survived by his wife,Marion,four daughters—Laura Ereddia'74N,Paulette Hegg'74N, Jacqueline Pyles'78N,Ellen Battaglia'81N—and a son,Joel '81N. THANK YOU! Y our gifts to the Alumni Scholarship Fund continue to provide $500 scholarships for 12 students each year. During the 1991 campaign alumni contributed over $7,000 to this endowment which keeps on giving year after year. The fund provides a scholarship for an outstanding student in each academic department at Cedarville College. The Alumni Council is excited about this year's campaign and invites you to participate in this opportunity to share in the ministry at Cedarville College. April20-25 Barney's Week May 1-2 Cedar Day/Parents Weekend April24 Brass Choir Concert James T.Jeremiah Chapel May 1-2 Alumni Council Meetings George MilnerBuilding(BA) April28- Spring DramaProduction Alford Auditorium May2 Fiddleron the Roof May28 Heritage Alumnito Ameriflora Columbus,Ohio May 1-2 Parents Weekend June5-6 50th Reunion,Classof1942 TBA May2 CedarDay June6 96th CommencementExercises Stanahan Gymnasium May2 POPS Concert Stranahan Gymnasium June 15-July4 Children ofAlumniSummer ScholarsProgram May7 Steve Green Concert JamesT.Jeremiah Chapel May 25 Memorial Day Band Concert ShawneePark,Xenia,Ohio June6 96th AnnualCommencement Stranahan Gymnasium TO SERVE YOU ISETTEllEt Li To serve you better,the Alumni Office has installed a 1-800 number,making a call to us no cost to you.So give us a ring! We will be happy to assist you in locating college friends or with finding the married name you can never remember.Your call also gets you the latest information on concerts,plays,and other college events.Or,you might need more information on travel opportunities provided by Cedarville College.You might even have some questions we don't have an answer for,but we surely are willing to help.So call us and let us know what's new with you. We'll be happy to print your important events. THE ALUMNI ASSOCIATION 1-800-837-2566 Serving Today's Alumni 7Spring'92