Inspire, Spring 1997

lumni Association(UAA) i returning to campus for ty-two members make up the ol year. Alumnae Susan Terkelsen'88 and Beth Bucklew '87 catch a ride to the All Alumni Reception in The Dixon Ministry Center after the varsity men's basketball game.Approximately 300 alumni attended the reception,enjoying food and fellowship. Keith Watson '93 returns to the 'Ville from Paulding,Ohio to join the trombone section of the Pep Band in a rousing rendition of"Hang On,Sfoopy." Coach Jeff Reep'79 outlines the next play against Urbana University as freshman David Anthony listens intently. 1997 Athletic Hall OfFame I n 1997,the Cedarville College Athletic Hall ofFame Banquet was held during Alumni Basketball Weekend for the first time. Formed in 1984,the purpose and object ofthe Hall is to give special recognition to individuals who have enjoyed significant achievements as a Cedarville student- athlete, Cedarville coach,or in other athletic endeavors following their time at Cedarville. This year's inductees are Dr. Jim Phipps'68,the broadcasting voice for Cedarville College basketball gamesfrom 1964 to 1996; Karen Hobar Gerber'80 for her contributions to volleyball and softball;Tom Fite'88 for his outstanding participation in soccer; and the 1974 Men's Soccer Honor Team,the only soccer team to play in the NAIA National Tournament, taking 6th place. Thirteen of the 23-member team were able to return for the honor. Joined by Coach John McGillivray '70,the returning members include Donald Bartemus'77,Joe Bartemus'76,Tom Benefiel '78,Larry Bollback '75,John Cavey '78,Hank Diaz'76, Donald Hare '77,Ken Howard '77,Joe Jenkins'77,David Stoner'78, James Turner'76, and Merle Ziegler'77. Those team members not pictured are Clay Auwarter '78,Richard Auwarter'77,Evandro Batista '77,Steven Campbell'78,John Dannenberg '78,Paul Kester'77N,Curt Riess'76,Ron Salvatore'78N,David Slusher'76, Timothy Stoner'78,John Rooke'72(assistant coach),and Thales Nabring'76(manager). The competitive men's alumni game saw a final score of82-81, with the blue team as victors. With Todd Pennington '91,Tracy Stringer'94,and Eric Mounts'81 as captains, the 21 men who returned to play enjoyed the action and fellowship. Our thanks to Don Callan '84H, athletic director for Cedarville College, who heads this effort each year! Bob'68 and Lynn Amstutz Rohm '68 enjoy the opportunity that Alumni Basketball Weekend brings to get together with their grandson, Derek (1),and his parents, Paul'92N and Jacquie Rohm Wetzel '92. 7SPRING '97