Inspire, Summer 1997

Laurie Weber Ithank youfor sharing in God's work and in His demonstration offaithfulness through this unexpected award....Your generosity meets afinancial need and reaffirms God's callfor me to pursuefull- time Christian ministry. Laurie Ajunior Bible/communication arts major from Olympia,Washington,Laurie has ministered through Open Heirs, Springfield Crisis Pregnancy Center, a Swords Extension Team,Bible study at Clark State University,and PrayerForce. Laurie is also a resident assistant. Engineering Ryan Burkhard This is a true honor andIam very thankful. There is so much that God has taught me here at Cedarville. Icannot even imagine attending school anywhere else. Ryan Ryan is ajunior mechanical engineering major from Dayton,Ohio.A member of Campus Activities Board,Chorale,Men's Glee Club,and the My Fair Lady cast, he has also led the SAE Supermileage Competition team. Ryan has gone on two missions trips to the Czech Republic,and at church he leads a Bible study,leads songs,and sings in the choir. Nursing Kristen Frederick Whata unique privilege to receive a college education based on the wonderful Word ofGod!I would like to thank all of you who have helped to support the AlumniScholarship Fund and encourage all the Cedarville alumni who are proclaiming the name ofChrist in a world that so desperately needs Him. Kristen Ajunior nursing major from Worthington,Ohio,Kristen volunteers in Greene Memorial's emergency room and is experiencing cross-cultural nursing with an MIS team to Togo,West Africa. She enjoys teaching children's church. John W.Bickett Scholarship Eric Crawford Heidi Neumann The week thatIreceived the award notification,Ialso received myfinancial aid packagefor next year It is going to be a struggle...but your scholarship was thefirst affirmation that God is going to provide. Thank you so muchfor giving. Heidi Heidi hails from Englewood,Florida and is ajunior accounting major. She has been involved with tutoring in a middle school,Open Heirs,elderly visitation, and Spanish Club. She also serves as assistant guest coordinator in the Admissions Office. Health and Physical Education Jason Grahame Ipraise Godfor you alumni who have paved the roadfor those ofus who are here now;may we continue that tradition. Thank you to each person who was involved in this process and in the scholarshipfund. Jason Ajunior with an athletic training major, Jason is from Sao Paulo,Brazil. He serves with Advisory 7,Open Heirs, Greene Memorial Hospital Outreach, is an R.A.,and leads campus tours. His local church involvement includes Sunday school teaching and Bible studies. Psychology Kevin Boblitt Throughout my life, I have learned that God provides. It is an honor to receive this awardfrom our Alumni Association which has done so much tofurther the ministry ofCedarville College. Kevin Kevin ministers at Knights ofPythias nursing home,is co-president ofthe Psychology Club,and conducts campus tours. He also sings with Concert Chorale and Men's Glee Club.Coming to Cedarville from Mt.Blanchard,Ohio,he is ajunior majoring in applied psychology. Kevin's parents are Terry '68 and Janice Hites Boblitt'68. Iam honored to receive such a generous gift, especially considering the vastfield ofgodly and academically inclined students around me. This is an answer to ourprayers,andI think that God is continually communicating to me thatfull-time Christian ministry is where He truly wants me. Eric Eric is captain ofthe cross-country team and a member of the track team. He has taught children's Sunday school,takes Springfield inner city children to Southgate's AWANA,and is involved with Open Heirs.Ajunior from Columbus,Ohio,Eric is majoring in Bible with a pastoral emphasis and also carries a business administration minor. I thank the Lordfor His blessings and faithfulness. Iknow that without Him none ofthis would have been possible. Thank you.Iam both honored and grateful. I Corinthians 10:31 Mark Junior Mark Allen is majoring in broadcasting. He is host ofa sports talk show;announcer and DJ for U99.5,the campus radio station; public address announcer for varsity women's home basketball games;and play-by-play announcer for these games on Continental Cable Network.He is a sportswriter for Cedars and teaches Sunday school. Language and Literature Heather Fourman Iwasso encouraged to realize thatI attend a college which is sofaithfully supported by its graduates. Thank youfor trusting in us to use what you have given usfor the glory ofour Lord. Heather Heather, who comes from Greenville, Ohio,is ajunior English major. She enjoys writing for Cedars and the yearbook. Heather is also a member ofthe Student Academic Advisory Board and a justice on the Student Court.She serves with Open Heirs, Cedarville Tutoring,and Zion's Light, a group that tutors Russian- Jewish immigrants in English. Science and Mathematics Melody Brickel Thank you very muchfor the scholarship awardI will be receivingfrom you. This is especially helpfulfor next year as my parents will have three children in college! Melody A mathematics education majorfrom Lewisburg,Ohio,Melody plays in Symphonic Band and pep band.She has been involved with AWANA at Emmanuel Baptist Church in Dayton for three years. Gregory and Gina Dyson We thank Godfor yourfaithfulness to God's work andfor helping us to better serve Him. May our years ofservicefor Christ be a harvest that your seeds helped to happen! Greg and Gina Both Greg and Gina are junior Bible majors and call Springfield, Massachusetts home.Greg, with a pastoral emphasis, provides pulpit supply and is a member of Commuter Crossroads. Gina's emphasis is Christian education/youth,and together they have been involved with the Ronald McDonald House outreach,as Sunday school teachers for preschoolers, as part ofthe leadership team for a college Sunday school class, and as instructors for an AWANA camp.The Dysons are parents of Jessica(5)and Miranda(5 months). Carla Salvaggio I thank youfor giving...and being used of Him to minister to my needs. As you have given to me sacrificially, Isacrificially give all the glory to the Lord.Iam forever grateful. Carla Carla is an elementary education major with a mathematics emphasis.She has served as an R.A.,and her activities have included women's basketball,several women's service organizations, Cedannania forjunior highers,teaching sign language to retirement home residents, and Habitat for Humanity. Music Tiffany Zirke I'm thankful to be a part ofthe quality music program that we have here at Cedarville and am honored to be the recipient ofthis year's Alumni Scholarship for the Department ofMusic.I would like to thank all the alumni who have had a part. Tiffany Hailing from Youngstown,Ohio,Tiffany is a sophomore working toward a degree in music education/music performance. She keeps busy with AWANA Sparks,MENC, Jubilate Choir, piano ensemble,and intramural soccer. 4f0 Social Sciences and History Aaron Lynn Iam grateful that God has allowed me to study at an institution dedicated to excellence and biblical principles. His provision is evident in this scholarship, which, amazingly, came the month after my veteran's benefits ran out. I want to thank the alumni who have made this award possible. Aaron Ajunior social science/history double major, Aaron came to Cedarville after serving in the U.S. Marine Corps and calls Yucca Valley, California home.He has been involved in nursing home visitation at St. John's in Springfield and works as an assistant football coach at Springfield Shawnee High School. Rebecca Jenks Asafreshman,Icame to school infaith alone that God would supply my needs. He has proven to be faithful....This scholarship not only meets my material need, but it strengthens thefaith that He, in His grace, has given me. Becca Becca hails from Danville, Vermont and is a comprehensive Bible major. She is involved with Navigator's discipleship groups and went to the Summer Olympics in Atlanta with the Medals for Glory evangelism effort. At Cedarville,she is part of Open Heirs and Dayton Gospel Mission ministries and runs varsity cross-country and track. 3SUMMER'97