Inspire, Summer 1994

Sara Denlinger:First Engineer Hired From Class Of1994 Joiner Joins The Opposition eff Joiner,'91 communication arts graduate,is still doing what he likes best—forensics. And now he is involved as director ofMiami University's forensics team,Cedarville's closest rival. "Obviously,the best preparation I received was being part ofthe forensics team at Cedarville and working with Dr.David Robey,"Jeff shares."It's such a quality, well-respected program.My participation led to a full scholarship for graduate work at Miami University [Oxford,Ohio]and the position I now have." Jeffearned his M.A.in communications in one year and was offered a full-time faculty position at Miami upon completion ofhis program. At21,he was the youngest faculty member at the university. This year,Jeff's forensics team finished second to Cedarville's in the state ofOhio. "I'm doing whatI enjoy most,working with speech students," says Jeff."I find in them a wide diversity in beliefs and values.It's challenging and a lot offun. AtCedarville I learned about hard work and self-discipline,and it's paid off." Jeff and Kathy Duhaime'91 commenced their married life the same day they graduated from Cedarville. Kathy is an accountant with Karns,Umbach,and Reimer,a public accounting firm in Hamilton,Ohio. Jeff and Kathy currently live in Fairfield near Cincinnati, Ohio. Career Direction Changes For Coe hen Chad Coe graduated in 1993 with a degree in biology education,the Lord had plans for him to be more immediately involved in spiritually impacting today's youth. Dr.David Drullinger, associate professor of Bible at Cedarville College,put Chad in contact with Dr.Thomas Younger'70H,senior pastor of Lakewood Park Baptist Church in Auburn,Indiana. Since the fall of 1993,Chad has enjoyed his responsibilities as youth pastor at Lakewood Park. Chad has the opportunity to work with approximately 35 youth in Sunday services and over50 when the youth meet during the week.He continues to use his musical talents singing in the church youth band.Lakewood Park Baptist Church also sponsors asummer camp in July, which is open to the community and other area churches. Cedarville graduate Mark Vroegop'93 will be the keynote speaker for the 1994summer camp. In addition to his ministry with young people,Chad gives the welcome and announcements in Sunday services. Members of the congregation at Lakewood Park say Chad has"added spunk to the pulpit."To announce his engagement to Kristi Walker '95,Chad arrived at church in bib overalls and performed a "rap-song"describing thejoyous event! Chad and Kristi were married June 11, 1994 and look forward to serving together at Lakewood Park.For the future,Chad and Kristi are open to missions overseas or at home.For the present, Chad enjoys working with a unified staffto make a difference in the lives oftoday's youth. edarville College graduated its first engineering class on June 4, 1994.Twenty-four engineering majors received their diplomas, including Sara Denlinger,who was the first from the engineering class to be hired for a full-timejob. Denlinger,from West Milton,Ohio,signed with Westbrook Manufacturing Company ofDayton in March 1994.She heard about the position from afriend and contacted the company. Denlinger explains,"I sent in my resume,not really knowing what to expect,but eager to start thejob search.I did not hear from Westbrook for a month and a halfand I began to think that this would turn out to be a dead end.They did call, however,and requested an interview. Then they called back for a second interview and made an offer." Denlinger accepted their offer and started working for the company in June. According to Denlinger,the company is involved in the manufacture of wire harnesses,switch assemblies and terminals,and in the machining of mounts and brackets. Westbrook manufactures air bags for vehicles as well.She states,"I am involved in all three areas ofthe company,including work with design prototypes and quality control." According to Denlinger's interviewers at Westbrook,her dedication to completing a project and her involvement in extracurricular activities were key in her selection. Denlinger was the president ofthe Society of Women Engineers(SWE)for two years,a member ofthe Society of Automotive Engineers(SAE),and a member ofthe American Society of Mechanical Engineers(ASME).She also worked on the supermileage vehicle competition for two years. Denlinger appreciates what she has learned at Cedarville,especially in the area of professionalism. She states, "I grew a lot at Cedarville.I learned how to carry myselfin a competitive field made up mostly of males.I learned how to defend my beliefs—to know why I believe what I do.I used to be real quiet and shy,never wanting to talk to anybody.Cedarville taught me how to effectively express myselfand get my ideas across to other people—and that is vital in engineering." Denlinger praises God for where He has brought her and fondly remembers those who helped her along."My engineering professors really supported me throughout my time at Cedarville.I thank them for challenging me to continue in the field ofengineering and to do my best." The Dyes Keep Cedarville All In The Family ew families have experienced the influence ofCedarville College as much as the Dye family from Cable,Ohio.Ofa family ofeight,five are young alumni,and a sixth is currently attending Cedarville! Settled in London,Ohio,Jennifer Dye Miller'85 and her husband,Ken,are active members ofShiloh Mennonite Church.Jenny and Ken are small group Bible study leaders and participate on musical worship teams. While Jenny cares for their children, Andrew(3) and Carrie(1),Ken is an actuary for Columbus Life Insurance. The next to graduate from Cedarville was Rebecca Dye Heron'87.Becky and her husband,Ron,met while Becky was on a Cedarville MIS summer trip to Canada.The Herons now live in Quebec,and have three children,Benjamin(3),Anna-Marie(1),and Katie (2 months). While Becky graduated with a nursing degree,she has found ajoy in writing youth musicals.She has completed four musicals which have been performed by city-wide youth choirs in Quebec and throughout Montreal. Her musicals are currently being translated into French—an open field for ministry. Becky was not the only Dye to graduate in 1987—a dual celebration was in order as Mrs.Janet Dye completed her degree in 1987 as well! Through summer school and out-of-class work,Janet achieved a degree in behavioral science. She now volunteers with a Crisis Pregnancy Center and has found many avenues of ministry in their local church. In 1989,Stephen Dye graduated from Cedarville with degrees in preseminary Bible and history. Having completed a master of divinity at Grace Theological Seminary,he is now pursuing a master oftheology at Grand Rapids Theological Seminary. His wife,Becky(Davis'89),is an emergency room nurse at Butterworth Hospital in Grand Rapids. Both Steve and Becky share a burden for missions and are open to serving the Lord wherever He may lead. Steve and Becky have a daughter, Ashley(1). The youngest alumna ofthe Dye family is Amanda,completing her music education degree in 1992. Amanda was grateful to find a teaching position at Central Junior High School in Xenia,where she teachesjunior high vocal music.Her singing experience with the family and with many Cedarville College ensembles enhances her ability to lead several school choirs and ensembles,which perform four major concerts during the year. Sarah Dye is ajunior English education major at Cedarville,and is considering teaching or pursuing an advanced degree injournalism.Sarah anticipates graduation in 1995.The youngest member ofthe family,Daniel(15),a sophomore in high school,is still considering what the Lord may have in store for his future. Perhaps he will carry on the Cedarville tradition in the Dye family! Blumenstocks Pass On The Heritage ob Blumenstock '62 was the first member ofhis family to attend Cedarville College. Sue Blumenstock,Bob's wife,has directed many young people to Cedarville's doors over the past 20 years through her teaching position at Hackensack Christian School in New Jersey. And when their daughter,Donna Blumenstock Fisher '89,decided to attend Cedarville College, her parents were thrilled! Donna met and married Stephen Fisher, who also graduated from Cedarville in 1989.Today,Donna and Stephen are preparing their one-year-old daughter,Sara Elizabeth,for a college career at Cedarville, with a little help from Grandpop and Grandmom Blumenstock.Bob and Sue are so excited for their granddaughter to attend Cedarville College that they purchased a Yellow Jackets warm-up suit for Sara's first Christmas present. We appreciate the generations offamilies who choose to pursue a Cedarville College education. he campus of Cedarville College has made a few changes in the past nine years. But the Cedarville College Alumni Association has also experienced a great deal of growth since 1985. With 14,174 members in the Alumni Association, over 4,768 members havejoined our ranks Since 1985.The Association added 18.6% of its membership from 1985 to 1989 and 15% of its membership from 1990 to 1993. We welcome our young members and pass on a rich legacy of support and love for our alma mater.