Inspire, Spring 1994

Richard Blumenstock '63, assistant professor of Bible, recently completed studies for his D.Min. degree at Western Conservative Baptist Seminary in Portland, Oregon. Chris Miller, assistant professor of Bible, completed his Ph.D. degree at Dallas Theological Seminary. The board of trustees approved the following promotions: Dr. Gary Percesepe'75 to professor of philosophy, Dr. Kevin Sims'74 to associate professor of political science, Jan Bosma to associate professor of library science, Dr. Charles Clevenger to professor of music, Dr. Joseph Halsey to professor of political science, and Dr. Robert Parr to professor of sociology. Receiving tenure were Anna Ruth HiIle, assistant professor of education, and James Snowden,assistant professor of English. On January 10from the chapel platform, Dr. Paul Dixon announced the engagement of Dr. James T. Jeremiah '73H and Ethel Rayburn of Cedarville. Dr. Jeremiah, president of the College for 25 years and chancellor for the past 15 years, has a radio and speaking ministry of encouragement for senior saints. Mrs. Rayburn served in the college library. Her daughter and son-in-law, Marilyn and Larry Twigg, are 1979 graduates. Heritage Corner Martha"Pud" Anderson Benham'41 and her husband,Lloyd,celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary on January 10, 1994, with a honeymoon trip to Hawaii.Pud recalls getting married in 1944 during the war years as hectic."We had our wedding reception before the actual ceremony because ofLloyd's weekend leave from duty."They had postponed the ceremony twice because of the war,but January 10th was a magic day. Heritage Educators Luncheon Highlights Summer Activities G lenna Ackerman Thompson'37N and Dorothy Kenyon Marshall '41N announce the 1994 Heritage Alumnae Educators Luncheon on July 11 at 11:30 a.m.in the Alford Annex. As this year's chairwomen, Mrs.Thompson and Mrs. Marshall have already begun planning for the annual luncheon and fellowship for retired educators.They have invited Mrs.Pat Landers Dixon,associate professor ofEnglish at Cedarville College and wife ofDr.Paul Dixon,to address the group.She will relate her experiences in the country of Hungary, where she led a group ofCedarville students involved in Teaching English as a Second Language.(TESOL). Thelma Deacon Celebrates 92nd Birthday circa 1924 ur congratulations shower Miss Thelma Deacon,member ofthe class of 1924,for her upcoming 92nd birthday on May 28. Miss Deacon,a Xenia,Ohio resident, is the oldest living alumna of Cedarville College. Mr. Harper Bickett'24,who celebrated his 91st birthday on January 22,is our oldest living alumnus. Miss Deacon earned her bachelor ofarts degree in education,receiving straight A's. During her senior year at Cedarville,she was an instructor ofbiology. Miss Deacon also earned a master's degree from The Ohio State University in the classical languages.She then taught and served as dean of girls for the Parma Board ofEducation in the Cleveland,Ohio area for forty years. Please help us wish Miss Deacon a happy birthday and celebrate this wonderful occasion by sending letters and cards to Miss Thelma Deacon,173 El Camino Drive, Xenia,Ohio 45385,or call 513-376-3080. Heritage Alumni Activities Calendar Mark your calendars now for these activities, and watch your mail for further details! May6 July 11 July 27 Heritage Luncheon and Matinee The Sound ofMusic directed by Rebecca Baker Heritage Alumnae Educators Luncheon,Alford Annex,11:30 a.m. Cincinnati Reds Ballgame and Lunch Leave Chapel parking lot at 10:00 a.m.Game begins at 12:35 p.m. Marietta,Ohio River Boat Show and Day Trip t de t- fac ty-a vis d o fe sf np •gra mi e es. ille tud t .111w fo the ear ncl 1 !" w ic hig igh loc s e s co me arm an li sp rt ne sm ers. lso ne ,"a adis vers in " o eru ler, "is -di.a ba ball Lame •ay a oun r,di wini ga losi 90. : -trivia." o a • at. t eatur pl oun I ,an' zes road mg in ital te S. Cedarville College Yellow Jacket Sports Camps Summer'94 Girls Basketball June 27-July 1 Boys Cross Country July 4-8 Girls Cross Country July 11-15 Girls Volleyball July 11-15 Boys Basketball July 18-22 For more information, write or call: Yellow Jacket Sports Camps P.O.Box 601 Cedarville,Ohio45314 (513)766-7755 5SPRING '94