Inspire, Spring 1995

Indoor ItrackB fie0 On February 24-25,16 athletes represented Cedarville College at the NAIA indoor track and field national meet.The Yellow Jackets returned from competition with four All-Americans—sophomore Michelle Burson (6th place,5,000 meter run); sophomore Joy Beitler(2nd place, high jump);junior Joe Cunningham(2nd place, pole vault); and senior Stephanie Sherman(2nd place, triple jump).The women'steam finished in 10th place overall, their highest finish ever in NAIA national track & field competition! 4011111P' A member of the Cedarville College Athletic Hall of Fame, Bruce McDonald'69 continues his passion for athletics in P.A.S.S. Ministries(Pro Athlete Spiritual Service). The platform of this ministry offers many different opportunities, including basketball and football chapels and a football couples Bible study. In a recent prayer letter, Bruce shares, "We had a real encouragement this past season with two football players and their wives stepping forward for Christ. Antone Davis and Herschell Walker both shared... their faith in Christ." Bruce's wife, Beverly(Hare'72N), ministers to the athletes' wives and leads a church Bible study. Colin'85 and Dianne Noggle Lord'88Njoyfully announce the birth ofCohn Davidon September 27, 1994.Colin joins his parents and sister, Maria(2), at home in Redford,Michigan. Beth Habermehl Wehman'85 and her husband, David'87,share theirjoy in the birth ofEthan Paul on December 15, 1994.Emily(6)and Rebekah(3) welcomed him home in Durand,Michigan. Ed'86 and Jean Pinkerton Lanning'87 rejoice in the birth of Janelle Marie on December 11, 1994.Janellejoins her brothers, James(4)and Ryan(2),at home in Mechanicsburg,Pennsylvania. Robyn Irwin Norris'86 and her husband, Chuck,thank the Lord for Charles Lloyd, born September 27, 1993. At home in Gladwin,Michigan,Robyn enjoys caring for Charles and his sisters,Sarah(5)and Krista(3). Chuck is a research technologist at Dow Chemical in Midland, Michigan. Jim'86 and Eileen Friesen Unger'88 celebrate the birth of a son,Javin Benjamin,on November 11, 1994.Sister Kandin(3)loves to snuggle and mother her new little brother! The Ungers reside in Grand Blanc, Michigan,where they are actively involved in a tentmaking ministry with Grand Blanc Community Church. John'87 and Kathy Krull Bigelow'88Njoyfully announce the birth of Alexis Victoria on September 20, 1994.The Bigelows are living in Wilsonville,Oregon. Grandparents John'64 and Judy Marcellus Bigelow'67 share in the excitement as well from their home in Juneau, Alaska! Jill Michonski Schneider'87 and her husband,John'89N,praise God for the birth of Mitchell John. Born December 5, 1994,Mitchelljoins his parents living in Woodstock Valley, Connecticut. Loreena Westfall Baker'88 and her husband,Mark,welcome the birth of Joshua Ronald on July 18, 1994.The Bakers reside in Mesquite,Texas. Chris'88 and Susan Everitt Link'88 share theirjoy in the birth of Alexander Everitt on April6, 1994.The Links worship at Washington Heights Baptist Church in Dayton,Ohio.Chris is employed by Fidelity Home Care,and Susan is a nurse at Miami Valley Hospital. Van'88 and Janelle Kelley Holloway'90joyfully announce the birth ofJason Milton on October 18, 1994. Brothers Jacob(3)and Jared (2)are pleased with the new addition to the family!The Holloways live in Xenia,Ohio, where Van is a science teacher and athletic director at the Xenia campus ofDayton Christian Schools. Van and Janelle are also active with the youth at their home church,Emmanuel Baptist. Debbie Jo Hodges'88 and her husband,Craig, praise the Lord for Amanda Jo,born September 9, 1994. Amandajoins one sister, Jennifer(2).The Hodges live in Dunlap,Illinois. Jeff'88 and Sherie Grove Main'89 share theirjoy in the birth of Nathanael Jeffrey, who arrived November 20,1994. Sherie is a full-time mother at home in Virginia, while Jeff is a technical editor at the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission.He is also completing a master's degree at George Mason University.. Robert'88 and Karla Simpson Watson'88joyfully welcome Joseph Robert,born July 14, 1994. Living in Livonia, Michigan,Bob is employed by Liberty Mutual Insurance.The Watsons attend Calvary Baptist Church ofCanton. Debbie Dysert Wright'88 and her husband,Randy, celebrate the birth ofErin Elizabeth on July 13, 1994. The Wrights have settled in Ashtabula,Ohio. Carolyn Stoltzfus Biggs'89 and her husband,Michael, share theirjoy in the birth of Wayne Tyler on November 1, 1994.The Biggs reside in Greenwood,Delaware. Jim'89 and Deneen Cole Eutsey'89 celebrate the birth ofa daughter,Jorden Leigh,on November 17, 1994.Jordenjoins Nicole(2)at home in Berlin, Pennsylvania. Sally-Jo Sager Evans'89 and her husband,Dan,rejoice greatly in the birth ofAnna Elizabeth on February 1, 1995. Anniejoins her parents in Cincinnati,Ohio,where Dan is a pediatrician. Chris'89 and Cheryl Gilbert Reese'89 are pleased to announce the birth ofChristopher Jordan on June 22,1994.Chns recently became athletic director and men's basketball coach at Multnomah Bible College in Portland,Oregon. Cheryl enjoys caring for Jordan in theirhome.Pete Reese'60 and his wife,Joyce, welcome Jordan as their first grandchild. Christy Blackburn Brewster'92and her husband, David,praise the Lord for Jennifer Michelle,born December 20, 1994. David is a computer draftsman,and Christy is a homemaker.The Brewsters reside in Centerville,Ohio. FOCUS ONTiir FIELD Ron'67 and Sherry Cearfoss Yeater'69 are living in Polk City,Florida.Ron has been appointed director of Camp Gilead CMB Ministries ofFlorida. Sherry is teaching kindergarten in a Christian school. Evandro Batista'77 will provide musical worship and entertainment at the 1995 World Missions Conference Cruise held by ABWE.(For more information on this cruise to the Bahamas,call ABWE at 717-774-7000.) Evandro and his wife,Elina,are missionaries to Portugal and have two sons,Kevin and Ivan. Alice Miller Neal'77and her husband,Eugene,have moved to central Montana.In April 1994,the Neals and three other families were commissioned by Indianapolis Baptist Temple to begin an independent Baptist church in Lewistown,Montana.The ministry team also plans to buy property and develop a retreat for pastors and for. missionaries on furlough. Alice is working part-time in the circulation department ofthe Lewistown News-Argus, while Eugene is a pressman for News-Argus Printing. The Neals have three sons—Adam(13), Aaron(13),and Jacob(11). John'79 and Michele Meeker Morgan'79 have transferred from medical ministry in Togo,West Africa to church planting in the United States. The Morgans are living in Sherman,New York while reporting to their supporting churches. Louise Clark Rust'25 passed away November 15, 1994. .She was living in Hollywood,Florida at the time. Geneva Clemens Heifner'40Njoined her Saviour February 6, 1995.She attended Cedarville College for two years and is a graduate of Miami University. A high school teacher in history,English,home economics,and social studies,Geneva was also a faithful member ofthe First United Methodist Church of Ada.Our deepest condolences are offered to her husband,Frederick,in Ada,Ohio. Joseph Baker'44N passed away February 4,1995 at Heathergreene Nursing Home in Jamestown,Ohio.A lifelong Cedarville resident,Joseph worked at Wright Patterson Air Force Base for more than 30 years. Joseph attended the Cedarville College 50 Year Cluster Reunion at Homecoming 1994 and enjoyed a wonderful time of reminiscing with his classmates. Marcia RatcliffStewart'63N died ofcancer during 1993.She was a resident of Flint, Michigan. Kenneth Sanders'74joined his Saviour in glory February 20,1995. Kenneth died ofa sudden heart attack at age 50.He leaves behind a wife,Donna,and the congregation ofSalem Baptist Church in Gallipolis, Ohio,where he pastored. elleratioil 0 kJii? V C.) 0 C ° 1 We extend a special thank you to you alumni who called to let us know that your son or daughter is currently a student at Cedarville College. Listed below are a few more second generation students who were not mentioned in the Winter'95 issue of Inspire. Seniors: Sharon[Matson]Eckstein (David Matson '60), Brian Nelson (Maxine Stanbery Nelson '68), Lee Randall(Sharon Addleman Randall '64), Michelle [Bellew]Sagraves(Larry'68 & Cheri Benton Bellew '69) Freshman: Brooke Spieth (Ron '71 & Linda Browning Spieth '71) Your Alumni Connection 1-800-837-2566 The Alumni Association is interested in YOUR news! Send information on activities that you want to share with fellow classmates. Maybe you havejust finished graduate classes, participated in your church's vacation Bible school program, married your sweetheart,added a new member to the family, performed in a community play, published a book, changedjobs,moved across the country,taken a missions trip, or done something else ofinterest that you want to share. Just drop us a note at P.O.Box 601, Cedarville,OH45314,e-mail us via Internet at"alumni@cedarville.edu," or give us a call at 1-800-837-2566. Then check the"Alumnotes"column in the nextInspire for your exciting news! Miriam Maddox With The Lord Mrs.Miriam Maddox'73H, associate professor emerita ofspeech at Cedarville College,went to be with the Lord on December 29,1994 at the age of88. Mrs.Maddox taught in the Department of Communication Arts for 29 years and is the only person in the history ofthe College to have taught past the age of80. She came to Cedarville in 1956,when her husband, Dr. Clifford Maddox,became academic dean.The Maddoxes raised academics and culture at the College to a new level. Mrs.Maddox's talents lay not only in speech, etiquette, and drama,but in helping individual students communicate more effectively. Upon her retirement in 1986, a scholarship fund was established in her honor.The Miriam Maddox Speech Communication Scholarship Award is presented at the annual Honors Day Chapel to a communication arts major "who exhibits high commitment to Christian education and excellence in speech communication." Alumni wishing to remember Mrs.Maddox may contribute to the scholarship fund. The Board ofTrustees has announced the renaming of Maddox Hall to Clifford and Miriam Maddox Hall. 11 SPRING'95