Inspire, Summer 1995

The committee for the second annual Alumni Auction which benefits the Alumni Scholarship Fund is looking for a few good donations! Last year over 100 alumni and friends of Cedarville College gave works of art (paintings, prints, sculptures, calligraphy, etc.) quilts, needlework, pottery, antiques, and Cedarville College memorabilia to be auctioned during Homecoming. This effort raised over $20,000 for the Alumni Scholarship Fund! If you are interested in contributing an item to be auctioned or need more information, please contact Jane Adams Smith '84 in the Alumni Office at 1-800-837-2566 or Sandy Millikin Entner'59, the auction chair, at 513-766-7855. GLAD,the Christian music group well-known for their acapella sound and style, performed for a sold-out audience in the James T. Jeremiah Chapel during Parents Weekend.The five artists sang sacred hymns,a Christmas number, and music from their newer albums. Heritage Corner Heritage Alumni Gather On Cedar Day T he Heritage Alumni of Cedarville College remember May Day well. Jessamine Trumbo Wilson'33 still has the diagram ofthe May Pole dance to prove it! Thirty-two Heritage Alumni gathered on the campus ofCedarville College to commemorate the event over lunch and the matinee performance of William Shakespeare's Much Ado About Nothing.Two John W.Bickett Scholarship recipientsjoined the luncheon in the President's Dining Room and enjoyed sharing their plans for the future, which include seminary and full-time Christian service as missionaries. Jennifer Yaggi,the first female recipient ofthe John W.Bickett Scholarship Award,and Jim Blumenstock gave testimonies along with their thanks to the many Heritage Alumni who support the fund.Each student receives a plaque and a scholarship stipend of$1500 to be used for tuition at Cedarville College. The Heritage Alumni were also one ofthe first groups to view a video for the new Ministry Center, which highlights the building and the variety offunctions it will serve,including chapel five days a week,just like in the early 1900s. 111111111111111n.... Creswell Clan Continues At Cedarville T he first Creswell began as afreshman at Cedarville College in 1907. Almost 90 years later, the Creswell family continues to be a part ofCedarville College history. Frank Creswell graduated in 1910 and wenton to become a trustee ofthe college in the 1930s. Howard' lON and Mary Ellen Lownes Creswell'13 gave birth to eight daughters,five of whom followed their parents into higher education at Cedarville. The oldest, Mary Helen Creswell Grube'37N,was a member ofthe Young Women's Christian Association during her college days. According to the 1938 Cedrus,Rachel Creswell Funderburg'38 was"nationally known"for her smiling countenance. Junia Creswell Laughman'41 sang for the"Melody Maids," a women's quartet. Following their sisters' example,Rebecca Creswell Straley'54N and Dorothy Creswell Butts'55N sang in the college choir.Dorothy was even named "Cedar Day Queen" her freshman year! Numerous cousins,aunts, and uncles also graced the doors of Cedarville College. The legacy continues today.Jim Creswell,currently a sophomore at Cedarville, is the grandson of Nelson and Gertrude Hammon Creswell '32,cousin to the Creswell sisters. Amy Evilsizor,also a sophomore,enjoys being close to her grandparents, Wilmer and Rachel Creswell Funderburg'38,who live in nearby New Carlisle,Ohio. Sisters Junia '41, Mary Helen '37N,and Rachel '38 continue to be active in Heritage Alumni activities. Heritage Alumni Activities Calendar Mark your calendars now for these upcoming activities,and watch your mail for further details! Monday,July 10 Heritage Alumnae Educators Luncheon Alford Annex,11:30 a.m. Tuesday,August8 Day Trip to Utica,Ohio and the Velvet Ice Cream Company Leave the Chapel parking lot at 9:00 a.m. Friday, October 20 Heritage Alumni Reunion Luncheon President's Dining Room,11:00 a.m. For more information on these exciting events, please contact the Alumni Office at 1-800-837-2566 or 513-766-7858. Rohm Takes Helm OfChristian Ministries think of myself as a cheerleader. I ii want to help instill in students the ir value ofthe local church;of Christian ministries, whether vocational or voluntary;and ofthe Christian life—knowing God and dealing in areas ofthe spiritual disciplines," Bob Rohm'68 shares. The former director ofplanned giving at Cedarville College assumed the responsibilities of Vice President for Christian Ministries on June 1. "Christian Ministries at Cedarville has grown to the place that it will demand focusing my efforts in administrative oversight while being available to the students to serve them,"Rohm continues."I have great appreciation and respect for Dr.Green and look forward to building on the Christian service and missionary experiences he has developed." After graduating from Cedarville with a degree in business administration,Rohm pursued a career in business in Dallas,Texas for several years. He earned a master ofreligious education degree at Grand Rapids Baptist Seminary and then served with Bethel Baptist Church in Fruitport, Michigan for 12 years. As associate pastor, his ministry included working with college-age young people. Rohm returned to Cedarville tojoin the development division in 1986. His involvement with ministry included leading a Missionary Internship Service(MIS) team to Australia and teaching in the Pastors Bible Institute in Togo,West Africa. He also led a Bible study for Cedarville College graduates teaching in China while he was in Beijing to renegotiate contracts for the teachers. He has chaired several college committees including the Chapel Task Team. "Asa college administrator," Bob says,"I'm eager to represent Christian Ministries in the decision-making process ofthe College." A member ofGrace Baptist Church in Cedarville, Rohm chaired both the board ofdeacons and the pastoral search committee.He has taught various Sunday School classes and provides pulpit supply for other churches. He and his wife,Lynn Amstutz'68,are the parents of Mrs.Jackie Wetzel'92ofTipp City,Ohio,and Jeff,a 1995 graduate. College Taps Reep us Head Basketball Coach eff Reep'78 returns to Cedarville College to take over the head coaching position for the Yellow Jacket men's basketball program."A lot of times,as a new coach,you come into a program when it's down,but to come in when it's going very well is really exciting," says Reep."I feel like I've been close to the program right along,having played and coached for Dr. Callan and staying in close contact." When Dr.Don Callan announced his retirement from coaching in April following a legendary 35-year career,the first thing he did as athletic director was announce Reep as his personal choice to take his position. "It's a great opportunity," Reep says,"and it's important to keep the program on the same track that it's been going." He will assume his new position by July 1. Reep has been a collegiate coach for the past 17 years. Since 1984,he has been an assistant at New Mexico State University and most recently held the title of associate head coach.Prior to his tenure at New Mexico State, Reep spent the 1983-84 season as an assistant at Stetson University in Florida. He was a graduate assistant at Delta State in Mississippi 1979-81 and served as an assistant coach at the school 1981-83.He was thejunior varsity coach at Cedarville College for the 1978-79 season. Reep played four years at Cedarville from 1974 through 1978,and his 1,279 career points presently rank him 17th on the Yellow Jackets' all-time scoring list. He was a two-year captain,two-time Cedarville MVP,and was twice named to the All-Mid- Ohio Conference and All- NAIA District 22teams.Reep also had a ministry at the Dayton Detention Home. Concerning the movefrom New Mexico State to Cedarville,Reep states,"Cedarville is my alma mater.I'm excited about running my own program,and I look forward to being here for a long time." Reep will also serve as an instructor in the Department of Health and Physical Education.He and his wife,Criss Wilson '82,are the parents offour boys. 5SUMMER'95