Inspire, Spring 1993

Fellowship International Mission Good Samaritan Project Gospel Missionary Union Lighthouse Gospel Chapel The Master's Mission Missionary Athletes International Overseas Chinese Mission Pioneers Remnant Ministries, Inc. Scioto Hills Camp & Retreat Center SEND International Shepherd of the Streets Ministries Southside Mission Sudan Interior Mission International(SIM) TEAM Trans World Radio Twelve Baskets Ministries, Inc. United Fellowship of Missions International(UFM) We Care Prison Ministries Word of Life Wilmer and Rachel Cresswell Funderburg '38 were applauded during the Yellow Jackets game on January 25(Alumni Basketball Night). Fifty-one years ago on that day the Funderburgs went on their first date, and every year they celebrate with a special night out. Cedarville College happened to be a part of their celebration this year! AlumniReturn to Sing in Oratorio 0 ver 75 alumni from all over the country returned to sing in the traditional performance of Messiah presented by the Cedarville College Oratorio Chorus with Dr. Charles Ellington conducting. Invitations were mailed to alumni who had performed in the chorus as students, to graduates and non-graduates majoring in music,and to concert chorale alumni.The guest soloists were David Lawhead '82, bass; Peter Schroeder'71,tenor; Cynthia Malley Bass'76,alto; and Ellie Dritsas Kirby '75,soprano. With full orchestra, the chorus of over 175 voices filled the James T.Jeremiah Chapel for this milestone event. Future performances for music reunions are under discussion. Heritage Alumni: Watch For Your Newsletter Be on the lookout for your newsletter to be mailed in April. A project ofthe professional writing course, students are organizing, writing,and providing graphics for the annual Heritage Alumni Newsletter. This two-page flyer will include personal stories,information on day trips planned for this summer,and college news. If you are a graduate or attended Cedarville College from 1897-1952 you won't want to miss this publication! The Spieths enjoyed participating in the chorus as a family. Ron '71 and Linda(Browning '71)joined their son, Jeremy,a sophomore at Cedarville College, for the practices and performance. Helen O'Bryant'44 writes, "I can't find words to tell you how much I enjoyed singing in the oratorio at Cedarville College on December 13. I am so proud of my heritage and feel that Cedarville is the best college in the land!" Helen was our only Heritage alumna who sang with the Oratorio Chorus and looks forward to having more of her friends join her for future music reunions. John '64 and Judy Marcellus Bigelow '67 included the music reunion in their furlough from the ministry in Alaska. The Bigelows also attended Alumni Basketball Weekend and caught up with many friends and classmates. Cindy Malley Bass'76 drove from Colorado Springs, Colorado for the performance. Peter Schroeder'71 currently performs with the Back to the Bible Quartet on the worldwide radio ministry from Lincoln, Nebraska David Lawhead '82 is teaching and conducting a Keswick Christian School in Clearwater, Florida. Ellie Dritsas Kirby'75 (right) shared her beautiful soprano voice. c.1903 c.1980 4. p " Vera Andrew Harvey 1884-1992 Oldest Alum Leaves Legacy era Andrew Good Will by the secretary of Harvey'03 state. She was recognized for passed away on many years as West November 9, Virginia's Poet Laureate and 1992 at the age was named the state's second of 107. Born on Laureate Emeritus by February 8, 1884 in Cedarville, Governor Jay Rockefeller IV. Ohio,she was the oldest living Mrs. Harvey has two Cedarville College graduate. published collections of After graduating from poetry: Touching the Stars in Cedarville. Vera received a 1954 and Forget-Me-Nots in second degree from Mather 1982. The latter contained Case Western Reserve poems about the history of University and completed her Greene County,including the master's degree at Columbia 1974 Xenia tornado and an University. She began her address she gave at teaching career in 1916 at Homecoming in 1977. Marshall University in English Portraits of the Honorable and drama. In 1922.she left Whitelaw Reid and his wife Marshall to marry John Speed were bequeathed to Harvey. moving to Huntington, Cedarville College by West Virginia. Mrs. liarvey. The paintings. Mrs. Harvey was active in surrounded by Florentine community affairs all of her frames, are of great life. She organized the West significance due to Reids Virginia Cancer Society and,as political influence in the its executive director, traveled Greene County region where widely to educate the public the college is located. An about the disease. In 1981, antique Korean brass lantern Mrs. Harvey was inducted into was also given to the college. the Order of the 35th Star, an The lantern was a gift to honor given to residents who Mrs. Harvey's mother from have rendered distinguished missionaries to Asia in the service to the state of West late 800's. Along with a Virginia and have lived there financial gift, these items will 50 years or more.She was also be treasured by the college as appointed State Ambassador of Vera was. Harper Bickett Celebrates 90th Birthday signed a giant birthday card for Mr. Bickett and sang "Happy Birthday." Mr. Bickett enjoyed a luncheon in his honor and a cake bearing 90candles. Harper Bickett was born on January 22, 1903 in the Xenia home where he resides today. Mr. Bickett received his bachelor of arts degree from Cedarville College and an agricultural degree from The Ohio State University. The /924 Cedrus yearbook records many class picnics at the Bickeu homestead.On one occasion, the old Ford truck taking students back to he Bickett the college, broke down.The family's yearbook states:"however. association the Bicketts had a good with Cedarville supply of Fords and brought College began us back." almost at its conception. Mr. Bickett has displayed John W.Bickett'97 was the his generosity to Cedarville first person in the first College through the years. graduating class to receive Each year Harper opens his his diploma. Harper, home to one male college nephew of John Bickett. student in need of room and recently celebrated his 90th board. Lifting the financial birthday with the Cedarville burden has enabled many College family. According young men to complete their to the Alumni Office education at Cedarville records, Harper Bickett '24 College. In 1972 Harper was is the oldest living alumnus awarded the Alumnus of the of Cedarville College. Year award by the Cedarville On the 106th anniversary College Alumni Association of the college charter, the for his friendship and college honored Harper generous support. during chapel. The student Happy Birthday Harper body.faculty. and staff Bickett! Harper Bickett'24 enjoys birthday luncheon given in honor of his 90th birthday. 7SPRING'93