Inspire, Spring 2012

Update your Cedarville gear with custom tees and hoodies. Choose your own colors and graphics! cedarville.edu/bookstore Jean (Moeser) Keller ’86 , passed away on January 6, 2011, in Arlington, Texas. She worked as a lab technician, homeschooled her six children, served actively in Christ Covenant Church with her husband, Rev. Joseph Keller, and enjoyed horseback riding, crafting, photography, and being outdoors. She is survived by her husband; her six children, Hannah, Rebekah, Ruth, Naomi, Deborah, and Daniel; her mother, Lois Moeser; brother, Larry Moeser; and sister, Gail Bernacki. Zackary Dustin Flower ’00 of Berea, Kentucky, passed away on November 21, 2011. He served in the U.S. Army National Guard during the Iraq War. Zackary was passionate about making music. He is survived by his parents, Mark and Laurie Flower; 10 siblings, Molly Brewsaugh, Madeline, Anna, Abigail, Kate, Canaan, Ethan, Caleb, Emma, and Noah Flower; his grandparents, Robert and Dorothy Flower; grandfather, Herbert Shwedick; and four nieces and nephews. John Ryan Harris ’02 of Big Bear City, California, passed away on May 17, 2011. He enjoyed wood sculpting, poetry, and creative writing. He had been working on two Christian-based books at the time of his death. He is survived by his parents, J. David and Meda (Edelblute) Harris ’72 ; sister, Kristen (Harris) Minor ’04 (Matthew); and grandparents Edwin and Marie Edelblute. alumni spotlight Cedarville Is in the House (and Senate) For more than 40 years, the Ohio Legislative Service Commission has sponsored a 13-month fellowship to give recent college graduates practical experience in the legislative process. The program in Columbus, Ohio, accepts about 20 fellows each year, and this year’s cohort includes four Cedarville graduates. Serving in the Ohio Senate: Stephanie Baker ’11 assists three senators in the Ohio Senate Republican caucus where she works on the Finance Committee and the State and Local Government and Veterans Affairs Committee. “The best part of the experience is being part of making history,” she said. Marcus Benjamin ’11 is an assistant to the legislative aide and administrative aide in four Republican Senate offices. His responsibilities — including constituent relations, legislative research, and transcribing committee hearings — are teaching him about the daily operation of state government and public administration. Serving in the Ohio House of Representatives: Krista West ’11 works in the majority communications department. “It’s exciting to help craft the messages legislators will present to their constituents,” she said. “This experience has provided unique insight into where the rubber meets the road in state politics and its direct effect on Ohio’s citizens.” Andrew Vitaliti ’10 helps two representatives stay connected to the constituents in their districts. “I’m interested in politics,” he said, “and this fellowship allows me to see what state and local government is all about.” Stephanie Baker ’11, Marcus Benjamin ’11, Krista West ’11, and Andrew Vitaliti ’10 have a 13-month fellowship with the Ohio Legislative Service Commission. Photo credit: Jenna Mann, Ohio House “The best part of the experience is being part of making history.” Send us your news! Deadlines are December 15 for the spring issue, April 15 for the summer issue, and August 15 for the fall/winter issue. The editorial staff has full discretion regarding submissions. Submit your updates to Inspire, Cedarville University, 251 N. Main St., Cedarville, OH 45314, or cedarville.edu/inspire . If you would like to contact a friend highlighted in this section, please email us at alumni@cedarville.edu. We’d be glad to put you in touch. CEDARVILLE UNIVERSITY 39