Inspire, Summer 1996

From The Director's Chair Our newfamily addition, Shane Robert Smith, arrived June 7, 1996. He anticipates his Cedarville College graduation in the year 2018. he history of Cedarville College is rich! For instance, did you know that we had a professor who taught through six ofthe seven college presidencies? Or were you aware that the first classes offered were held in a local minister's private residence? At the end ofWWll,the graduating class had only six students. And during the early 1960s,Cedarville College offered an art program. Cedarville College also had a football program at two different times in its history. It is exciting to be a part of"history making" at Cedarville College,and certainly you,as an alumnus,have played a vital role in shaping your alma mater. Whether you pray for Cedarville College,recruit students for the College,financially support the work here,or serve the College with your time and energy, it is important to remember that we must continue an active role in "making history" at Cedarville. In this issue ofInspire, you will find several articles focused on Cedarville's history. In the alumni profiles, we highlight three alumni over the decades who share a heart for serving God,and they mark Cedarville College as an influential factor in determining their positions today.You also get a glimpse ofthe 100th Graduating Class of Cedarville College—The Class of 1996. This issue salutes and welcomes these new graduates to the Alumni Association of Cedarville College. It will be great to see everyone at Homecoming 1996.The Ministry Center Dedication will highlight the October 18 and 19 weekend.Check your insert schedule for more information or call the Alumni Office at 1-800-837-2566. See you then! /flizo0,.<ae Jane Adams Smith '84 Director ofAlumni Relations Your Alumni Council! FrontRow:Angela Cooke Jackson '84, Jane Adams Smith '84, Sherry Rotramel Bouquet '87, DeMaurice Smith '85 Back Row:Amy Young Womack '80, Daniel Hicks '78, Richard Blumenstock '63, Sandy Holwerda Schlappi '75, Rod Lane '64 We are looking -- fora few - GOOD T he committee for the third annual Alumni Auction, which benefits the Alumni Scholarship Fund,is excited to announce the 1996 Alumni Auction to be held October 19 at 2:00 p.m. on the campus of Cedarville College. Last year over 60 alumni and friends of Cedarville College gave works of art (prints, paintings, calligraphy), quilts, needlework, professional sports team collectibles, vacations, antiques, one-of-a-kind hand-crafted items, and Cedarville College memorabilia. This effort raised over $10,000 for the Alumni Scholarship Fund! If you would like to make a contribution to be auctioned or need more information, please contact the Alumni Office at 1-800-837-2566 or Sandy Holwerda Schlappi '75 at 513-766-5610. 2SUMMER'96 • ..The Theory of Evolution 411 . • is often used as a weapon .. to attack Christian beliefs at school ' and at work. • • • . • . Cedarville College is pleased to host The lnstitutefor Creation Research Seminar: Summer Instituteon SCIENTIFIC CRER TIONISM July 22-26,1996 For 1110M inibrmationcontact: MichelleMiller Cedarville College P.O. Box (101 Cedarville,OH 45314 513-766-7957 email:millerm(d)cedarville.edu The Institute for Creation Ftsearch SC11111131 - ecii nos Christians with scientific evidence to overwhelmingly support creation by a supernatural Creator. Creation scientists-Ora Ken Cumming and Duane Gish—will present five days of lectures and films dealing with a range of topics associated with various disciplines TOPICS INCLUDE • Creation vs Evolution Dinosaurs. Those Terrible Lizards Creation Evolution and The Lawsof Science cssPensaredbY CDR adio T he purpose of the Alumni Association shall be the promotion of the interests of Cedarville College and the provision of Christian fellowship, information, education, and service opportunities to the glory of God. II tr Vol.6 No.4 Inspire is a quarterly publication of the Cedarville College Alumni Association. Editor Jane Adams Smith '84 Managing Editor Roscoe Smith'82 Publication Coordinator Wendy Miller Orchard '91 Copy Editors Martha Baldwin Mark Kakkuri'93 Proofreaders Faith Linn '83 Michelle Longo Miller'86 Graphic Designers Mike Bieniek Dara Fraley Contributing Writers Martha Baldwin Jeff Beste'86 Rich Blurnenstock'63 Jeff Brock '84 Ruth Hamilton'95 Mark Kakkuri'93 Wendy Miller Orchard '91 Carl Ruby '83 Roscoe Smith'82 Mark Totten'96 Photographers Scott Huck Alumni contributors Cedars student newspaper Please ire 1171771 23Mriffir correspondence,and news to: Alumni Office P.O.Box 601 Cedarville,OH 45314 or call 1-800-837-2566