Inspire, Summer 1994

Seniors Only Night, hosted by the Undergraduate Alumni Association, saw 185 seniors get together to enjoy ice cream sundaes and to cheer on graduation. Deb Haffey '68, Jeff Fawcett'82, and Dr. Dixon challenged the graduating seniors to get involved with a local church, budget finances wisely, and maintain Christian integrity and faithfulness. Alumni Association ties were also reinforced with the seniors and a copy of the Inspire was given to everyone in attendance. ti Cedarville College continues to attract record numbers of applications from top high school students. Through May 1, 1994,the Admissions Office received over 1,700 applications for fall quarter. David Ormsbee'78, director of admissions, states,"We expect another terrific group of new students in the fall. Enrollment should increase slightly, as planned,so we will have close to 2,300 students." 11111111111,1•111.WIRIMilir Biblical Education Iexpress my sincere gratitudefor your concern and generosity. The role you play in the Body ofChrist is a critical one. Saved to Serve, Mitchell J. Leman Mitch is ajunior Bible major with a missions emphasis. Having served a year as a missionary in El Salvador,he is also studying Spanish to prepare to return to the foreign mission field for full-time service. Mitch is involved with tutoring and is helping to start an organization for commuting students. He lives in Xenia, Ohio. Business Administration Notonly does this award encourage me academically, but it also will help me to meet the expenses ofthe upcoming school year. God truly doesprovide. Sincerely, Leslie Hack Leslie's major is international studies/global economics.Ajunior from LaGrange,Ohio,she has worked with Awana in both her home church and Southgate Baptist Church in Springfield. She teaches Sunday school at OVCH and is active in KEA(organization for business students)and Spanish Club. Communication Arts Thank youfor your contributions that made this scholarship possible. Your gifts are an evidence to me that God isfaithful and will take care ofall my needs. Sincerely, Mark Totten Ajunior communications majorfrom Kalamazoo,Michigan,Mark was chaplain ofhis freshman class and served on the 1993 Homecoming committee. He is a member ofthe forensics team and appeared as missionary Jim Elliott in the drama,"Bridge of Blood." Engineering Your assistance in helping me pursue my mechanical engineering degree is an encouragement. It is an answerfrom the Lord concerning myfinancesforschooling next year. Sincerely, David Preston David is safety team chiefofthe student engineering team which is preparing a Saturn sedan for the 1994 Hybrid Electric Vehicle(HEV)Challenge in Detroit. Also a resident assistant, he has been involved with the Adult Literacy Program and the Greene County Career Center. David is completing hisjunior year and hails from Midland,Michigan. Nursing It is my vision to practice on theforeign medical missionsfield, providing notonly physical, butalso spiritual healing. It is my hope that through your gift God may be glorified. With Gratitude, Devon Berry Ajunior nursing major from Ft. Wayne, Indiana,Devon has a Wright Patterson Air Force Base chapel ministry with youth, serves with Open Heirs in Cincinnati,and ministers to the student body through Advisory 7.He traveled to Ukraine on a missionary apprenticeship program during the summer of 1993. Health and Physical Education Your willingness to support the Alumni Scholarship Fund is greatly appreciated and will be rewarded by God Himself (Isaiah 40:39-41). In Christ, Jonathan Plush A senior in sports medicine,Jonathan is co-captain ofthe varsity track and field team and has been named NAIA and NCCAA All-American.He serves on the Academic Advisory Board and has had a ministry to the children at OVCH for three years.Jonathan is from Heath,Ohio. Language and Literature The scholarship is a blessing and an encouragement.Praise be to God,who pours outHis abundance on those who serve Him! In Christ, Jennifer L. Bartosiewicz Jennifer has been a church youth sponsor and a volunteer at Friends Care Center,as well as a tutor in the Adult Literacy Program and the Honors Tutoring Program.She is ajunior English major from Mattawan,Michigan. John W.Bickett Scholarship It amazes me to see God use generous people like you to supplyfinancial help to one in need. May the Lord truly bless you. In Christ, Mark Jones A junior Bible comprehensive major from Mt. Vernon,Ohio, Mark ministered with Summer Swordbearers and Lifeline Players,and currently is a part-time youth pastor and a resident assistant. His father, Merlyn Jones, is a 1967 Cedarville graduate. 4 Science and Mathematics Iam grateful to Godfor Cedarville College and the opportunity to receive my education here. Thank youfor the scholarship award.Iconsider it a great honor to have been selected. Sincerely, Matthew Boehm Matthew is ajunior mathematics major from Dunkirk,Ohio.He tutors at Cedarcliffschool,assisted with the Back-to-Genesis seminar,and is a member ofTau Delta Kappa(honors organization). Social Sciences and History This award is an indication that God continues to work in my life even when I am unaware ofit, and so the honor truly goes to Him. Sincerely, Rebecca Combs Rebecca,ajunior social work major from Fairborn,Ohio,is a Sunday school and junior church teacher in her home church. She serves as activities coordinator for Epsilon Alpha Pi(the student social work organization), has been involved with Life Chain,and has volunteered at Xenia's Domestic Violence Project. John W.Bickett Scholarship "For ofHisfullness we have all received, and grace upon grace." John 1:16. My wife and 1 are very grateful. We, by God's continued grace, will head reminary after the June 1995 onnnencement. Thank you, Scott Robar A junior preseminary major, Scott co- teaches a weekly home Bible study with members ofhis church and currently is starting a program for college and career young adults. He also ministers at Dayton Gospel Mission. Scott and his wife live in Yellow Springs,Ohio. Education Iconsider it an honor to have been selected as a recipientofthis award. Thank youfor making it possible. In Christ, Lori Shook Ajunior elementary education major from Mansfield,Ohio,Lori serves as an interpreter for the hearing-impaired and is an instructor of beginning and intermediate sign language.She also ministers in a nursing home and teaches Sunday school and a Sunshine Gang in her church. Psychology The award I received wasa much-needed blessing, andIthank the Lordfor all ofyou who have been so generous in remembering the students who arefollowing you through Cedarville College. In Him, Julie Gephart Julie is ajunior psychology major from Keedysville, Maryland.She has been involved in the Honors Tutoring Program, Student Government Association,and Alpha Psi Omega,an organization for psychology majors. Music Thank youfor yourfaithfulness each year to offer this scholarship.Ithank the Lordfor His gift ofmusic to me so thatImay worship Him and enjoy the beauty ofit. Sincerely in Christ, Mia Crecco A sophomore music major from Navarre, Ohio,Mia ministers with music and teaches Sunday school on a Swordbearers extension team. Mia also is on a Swordbearers singing/traveling team,is an accompanist, and sings with the Oratorio chorus. John W.Bickett Scholarship I respect your burden to help serious students pursue the vision God has placed on their heartsfor the furthering of the gospelfor the glory ofGod. Saved to Serve, Mitchell J. Leman Before coming to Cedarville, Mitch spent a year as a missionary with a mobile tent ministry in El Salvador and commited his life to full-time missions. During spring break 1994,he served with the college Habitat for Humanity team to Mexico City. Mitch lives in Xenia, Ohio. 3SUMMER'94