Inspire, Summer 1993

Over the past quarter century, the A.D. Players have set the standard for Christian Theater under Artistic Director Jeannette Clift George. This innovative company, based in Houston, Texas, has entertained over two million people nationally. From allegories to contemporary parables, their plays bring scriptural truths to life through theater in vivid illustrations of Christian living. Long time friends of Cedarville College, the Players presented three thought- provoking selections during chapel and the Wednesday evening fellowship. Deb Searles'80 and Dee Haynes'81, better known as Deb and Dee Jackson, have released their first recording in over ten years.The tape, entitled Hearts Need a Place to Call Home,is a delight for family listening. The sisters had a deep desire to write lyrics and music geared toward the entire family. That dream has become a reality. Even though Deb lives in Ohio and Dee in Washington,the two travel together each summer, performing in local churches.This summer, they will feature much of their new music during their tour. For more information or to order a tape contact Deb Searles at 51264 Betts Rd., Wellington, Ohio 44090. FOCUS ON V MUM Gary W.Barker'86, assistant professor of communication arts and theater, performed in A Christmas Carol in November and December 1992 at the Victoria Theater in Dayton,Ohio.The play was produced by the Human Race Theatre Company,Dayton's only professional theatre group. Mr.Barker also was costume designer for the fall campus production of Steel Magnolias and directed the winter campus production ofAn Enemy OfThe People. Dr. W.Philip Bassett has been selected as a visiting faculty member for the Philadelphia College ofthe Bible summer master's program in education. Dr. Bassett, assistant professor of education, will also participate in the Andrews University Summer Institute for Quality Education, located in Berrien Springs,Michigan,and the Grace Theological Seminary International Institute for the Christian School in Winona Lake,Indiana. Elaine L.Brown'77 was chosen the NAIA District 22Coach ofthe Year 1992for women's Volleyball and the Mid Ohio Conference Coach of the Year 1992. Elaine is assistant professor of health and physical education and coach ofthe women's varsity volleyball team.This summer she will be the team leader for the first Cedarville College MIS women's volleyball team to the Dominican Republic. Dr. Charles Ellington, professor of music and director of Oratorio chorus,retired at the end ofthe 1992-93 school year. Dr.Ellington has been a voice instructor at Cedarville since 1975. Dr.Daniel Estes'74 has been appointed assistant academic vice president beginning fall quarter 1993.Dr. Estes is associate professor of Bible and has been at Cedarville since 1984. Dr.Cheryl Fawcett,assistant professor of Christian education, was recognized by the National Youth Ministries Conference of Vision for Youth for "Outstanding Contribution to Youth Ministry, 1993." A popular speaker and seminar leader in church education,Dr. Fawcett writes Sunday school material for Regular Baptist Press, Dr. Robert Gromacki,professor of Bible and Greek and chairman ofthe Department of Biblical Education, has been named the first Distinguished Professor by the Cedarville College Board of Trustees. Dr. Gromacki,a prolific author and active pastor, has taught at Cedarville since 1960. Dr.Evan Hellwig'MN,assistant professor of physical education, will present an abstract of his research at the National Athletic Trainers Association meeting in Kansas City, Missouri in June 1993.The abstract is titled "Mechanical and Clinical Reliability ofthe Kinetic Communicator's Gravity Correction Procedure." Dr. Hellwig also has co-authored a paper to be published in the June 1993 issue ofIsokinetic and Exercise Science, entitled "The Relationship Between Isokinetic Average Force,Peak Force, Average Torque and Peak Torque ofthe Shoulder Internal and External Rotator Muscle Groups." Dr.Larry S.Helmick'63 has written two papers accepted for publication in Lubrication Engineering. Dr. Helmick,professor ofchemistry, has also received a faculty fellowship for continuation of his research on high temperature lubricants for NASA.This research will be included in the 1993 edition of Current Research in Tribology in North America. Elvin King'64N,associate professor of physical education and cross country and track coach, was inducted into the National Christian College Athletic Association Hall ofFame in March,1993. Dr.James E.McGoldrick will be the theological co- editor ofa new edition ofthe works of William Tyndale published by Catholic University of America Press.He will co-edit the volumes covering Matthew 5,6,and 7and the Epistle ofI John. Dr. McGoldrick is professor of history at Cedarville. Dr.David Matson'60teaches the freshman entry level course Introduction to the Humanities and has been at Cedarville College since 1965. Diane Conrad Merchant'78,assistant professor of communication arts, has been selected to appear in the 20th edition of Who's Who in the Midwest, 1992. Drs. Allen and Beverly Monroe have been granted a sabbatical for the 1993 fall quarter.They plan to travel to Taiwan to teach at the Morrison Academy for their three month term.They will also be speaking at Faith Academy in the Philippines,in Hong Kong and mainland China. A popular instructor of Foundations in Social Science, Dr. Allen Monroe has been on faculty at Cedarville since 1965. Beverly is associate professor of education. Dr.J.Murray Murdoch'88H chairs the department of Social Science and History and has taught at Cedarville for 28 years. He is also pastor of Grace Brethren Church in Westerville,Ohio,author, varsity tennis coach,and member ofthe NAIA Hall ofFame. Charles Pagnard,associate professor ofinstrumental music,presented a master class for the 1992 Tri-State Trumpet Guild Conference held at the University of Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music.Pagnard, who is principal trumpet of the Dayton Philharmonic Orchestra, was featured performer on "Carillon Christmas," a CD and cassette release by the prize- winning brass quintet, Carillon Brass.The ensemble has performed hundreds ofconcerts,recitals, workshops,and children's concerts in southwestern Ohio. Dr.Jack Riggs has been named the new chairman of the Department of Biblical Education. Dr. Riggs is currently professor ofBible and has been at Cedarville since 1967.He will assume the position of department chairman in the fall of 1993. Dr.David H.Robey is assistant professor of communication arts and theatre. For the fourth consecutive year, Dr.Robey's students have won the Ohio State Forensics Championship.Cedarville regularly competes against such Ohio schools as The Ohio State University and the University of Miami. The second place team in the state, Miami University at Oxford,Ohio,is coached by Cedarville graduates Jeff Joiner'91 and Jodi Culp'92. Robey coached both ofthese students in forensics and in their senior recitals at Cedarville. For the past five years, Dr. Robey has served as management consultant,key note speaker, workshop leader,and trainer for National Seminars,Inc.of Kansas City,Kansas. Primarily working during vacations and the summer months,he has been a trainer for such organizations as IBM,the United States Army,Magnavox,May Company,and the IRS. Dr.John E.Silvius, professor of biology, will publish a text for college general education courses in biology titled Biology:Principles and Perspectives, Kendall/Hunt Publishing Company,Dubuque,Iowa. Dr. Silvius has also authored a technical report for the Greene County Park District, Xenia,Ohio,titled "Plant Species Composition and Distribution in the Sara Lee Arnovitz Nature Preserve,Greene County, Ohio."The report, which details the results of a survey of this wetland preserve funded by a grant from the Greene County Park District, is to be used in preparation ofa self-guided tour brochure for visitors. Edward Spencer has served at Cedarville College since 1962. Known for his genuine love of students, Mr.Spencer teaches literature and directs the freshman composition program. Cynthia E.Sutter, assistant professor of social work and social work program director, has received the Community Recognition Award for Cedarville College for support ofthe Greene County Emergency Housing Program in Xenia,Ohio. 111."11"1 1111171111111111 60s Robert D.Reynolds'64 is the associate pastor of music,Christian education,and youth at North Oaks Baptist Church in Spring,Texas. Dr.R.William'64 and Margaret Stowell Wheeler'64 were honored on March 7, 1993 with a 20-year anniversary celebration commemorating two decades ofservice to the congregation of Emmanuel Baptist Church in Xenia,Ohio. 70s Dr.Beverly Pestel'72 published an article in the January 1993 issue ofScience Education,an academicjournal published by John Wiley and Sons,Inc. Dr. Pestel wrote the article about a problem solving method she created. This method involves a pair ofstudents,one the listener and the other the problem solver, who try to solve a problem by thinking aloud. Dr.Pestel's research compared results from a freshman chemistry course using a conventional approach to problem solving with another class using her thinking aloud method. The results showed the thinking aloud class got fewer problems completely right, but they also got fewer problems completely wrong.Dr.Pestel is an associate professor ofchemistry at Rose-Hulman Institute ofTechnology in Terre Haute,Indiana. Jeffery Bean'79 graduated in May from Frostburg State University in Hagerstown, Maryland with a master's degree in business administration. He and his wife,Rachael(Shedden'80),live in Hagerstown where Jeff is the business manager of Cedar Ridge Ministries. SOs William C.Cronin'84 has completed his master's ofeducation degree in educational administration from Shippensburg University,Shippensburg, Pennsylvania. Bill and his wife, Virginia,live in Shippensburg with their two children,Benjamin,3, and Virginia Elizabeth, 1. Scott Burtis'85 is the youth pastor at Berean Baptist Church in Portage,Michigan.He and his wife, Angela,live in Portage with their son, Andrew James, 1. Navy Lt.Alan Titus'86 completed the Officer Indoctrination School at the Naval Education and Training Center in Newport,Rhode Island in 13SUMMER'93