Inspire, Summer 1998

Jeremiah Honoredfor 45 Years ofService During a surprise chapel program on May 28, 1998,the Cedarville College family recognized Dr. James T. Jeremiah'73H for his 45 years offaithful service to the College.The festivities included appearances by several of Dr. Jeremiah's family members,including his children, Dr. David Jeremiah '63,president of Heritage Christian College in San Diego,and Dr. Maryalyce Jeremiah '65, associate athletic director at the University ofSouthern California. A special video presentation reviewed some of the highlights of Dr. Jeremiah's service to the College,first as the seventh president from 1953 to 1978,then as chancellor. Dr. Paul Dixon presented Dr. Jeremiah with a retrospective portrait (right), created by well-known Dayton artist Gene Lehman. Dr. Jeremiah's tenure at the College has been marked by unprecedented growth. The student body has increased from 109 in 1953 to more than 2,500 today. The campus, which consisted of nine buildings on 15 acres, has increased to its present size of more than 300 acres,36 buildings,and a physical plant now valued at more than $51 million. Alumni will remember Dr. Jeremiah's humor and his devotion to young people. His leadership and vision for the College have been surpassed only by his desire for students and graduates to love the Lord and serve Him with all their hearts. Heritage Corner Dr. Donald F. Kyle Remembered S erving as a family doctor for more than 53 years is an accomplishment in itself, but doing what you like all that time is an achievement only a select few will ever attain. Dr. Donald Francis Kyle had that rare privilege. He was born on August 2, 1906,the son of missionary parents, and died April 3, 1998,at the age of91,following a lengthy battle with cancer. Dr. Kyle attended Cedarville College from 1924 to 1926. He received his doctor of medicine degree from The Ohio State University in 1933.Following graduation he served as a camp physician at the Civilian Conservation Corps in Cincinnati and was a first lieutenant in the Reserve Corps. In January 1935,he returned to establish his practice in Cedarville where he would have an impact on his community for over half a century. Dr. Kyle stated that one of his rewards as a family practitioner was the privilege of caring for four generations ofone family. Dr. Kyle was recognized by his community in 1976 for his dedication when the newly-constructed village medical center was named in his honor. He served as chiefof staff at Greene County Memorial Hospital in Xenia and as president of the Greene County Medical Society. Bickett Heritage Scholarships T he John W.Bickett Heritage Scholarship was established in 1982 by the Heritage Alumni of Cedarville College.These awards are named for the Reverend John Wilson Bickett, the first member of the first graduating class to receive his diploma from Cedarville College. The recipients are junior or senior students preparing for pastoral or missionary service and planning to further their education in seminary or language studies. This scholarship annually awards $1,500 each to three recipients. David Beery David Beary hails from Twin Oaks, Missouri.A preseminary major, he will study reformation theology at University of Oxford in England next year. David shares, "Because of my desire to learn about spiritual things, my goal for the future is to teach...others, whether in a college or pastoral setting, and to minister to those people through personal example and sacrifice." Jeanne Canton A native of Springfield, Ohio,Jeanne Carlton is anticipating a one-month summer missions trip to Capetown,South Africa. During this time, Jeanne and her teammates from Cedarville will be involved in daily vacation Bible schools, pamphlet distribution, and camp counseling. Jeanne is especially interested in working with junior and senior high youth in a counseling role. She is also open to a career in missions. Eric Crawford Eric Crawford is a pastoral major. This summer he will complete an internship at his home church,Grace Brethren Church of Westerville, Ohio. He plans to further his education in seminary. Eric and his wife, Kim (Bell '97), have a five-month-old daughter, Kayla. His contributions to Cedarville College are many, including serving as a trustee under both the Presbyterian and Baptist administrations. He was the college physician for more than 40 years,and the Alumni Association named him Alumnus of the Year in 1972. Faculty and students alike stood to applaud this kind doctor when the College conferred on him a Doctor of Humanities degree in 1986. "Donald Kyle is an individual with an admirable Donald E Kyle(1906-1998) dedication, an unselfish nature, willing to give of his time. his abilities, his energy to help his community," stated President Paul Dixon on that occasion. Our deepest gratitude and condolences are offered to the Kyle family and the Cedarville community. Thirty-five Heritage alumni gatheredfor brunch and a proglow on May 2, 1998. The group enjoyed a country breakfast buffet in the President's Dining Room and a 1940s radio show entitled On The Air performed in the renovated Cedarville Opera House. Calendar of Events July 7 Heritage Alumnae Luncheon Alford Annex, 11:45 o.m. August 20 Heritage Alumni Day at Cinergy Field Cincinnati Reds vs. Colorado Rockies, 12:35 p.m. October 17 Heritage Alumni Homecoming Reunion President's Dining Room, 11:30 a.m. For more information on these events, call the Alumni Office at 1-800-837-2566. re spring missions I conference at Cedarville College is always a time of challenge and consideration of the world's needs. Dr. George Murray, general director of TEAM, spoke on The Deity of Christ and What Thai Means to Me. His series concluded: "Because Jesus is God, He is worthy of our costly worship; He paid the penalty for our sin, therefore is the only way of salvation; He has absolute right to Lordship over our lives; and He will give us everything we need to do anything He asks us to do!" On the final evening of the conference, hundreds of students stood to indicate that the Lord had been working in their hearts or that they were sensing His call on their lives. Over 500 students walked for ward to demonstrate they agree to follow God's plan for their lives. College faculty and staff encouraged students in their commitments by praying for and discipling them over the spring quarter. Student-led prayer meetings throughout the quarter continued to focus on missions. L orate a long-lost friend, listen to a chapel service, or read about Cedarville College job opportunities! You can do all this by accessing the Cedarville College Alumni web site. Stop in at www.cedarville.edu (click on "Alumni") and look around. You'll also want to check out the new alumni listserv. This is a wonderful tool for networking, support, and gathering information. Then, be sure to e-mail us your comments and suggestions! O ver 600 parents, family members, and friends visited campus on Parents' Weekend May 1-3. Many started the weekend off with Honors Day Chapel on Friday and stayed through Sunday, worshipping in area churches with their son or daughter. The POPS Concert, featuring performing groups from the Department of Music, entertained a great crowd on Friday night in the Jeremiah Chapel. The Communication Arts Department spring production played to three sold-out houses in Alford Auditorium. On Saturday morning, over 200 enjoyed breakfast with Dr. Dixon and a time of interaction with administrators and program directors. Almost 1,300 took in a special performance of "On the Air," vintage '40s radio brought to life on the stage of the Cedarville Opera House, a restored auditorium in downtown Cedarville. The program featured Cedarville College students, faculty, and staff. On Saturday night, special guest artists Dick and Mel Tunney provided an entertaining and encouraging concert to close the weekend. Senior Lisa Branon enjoyed a visit from her parents, Dave '73 and Susan Tuttle Branon '73N, of Grand Rapids, Michigan. A alumni who bring students to an admissions iievent,or who lead a group visit will receive a FREE sweatshirt!(all Admissions at 1-800-CEDARVILLE for information on any of these events in 1998-99. Please encourage students in your area to take advantage of these exciting opportunities: July Summer Previews for youth groups August Summer Previews for youth groups November Science& Math Day January Leadership Conference (for high school juniors) February Music Showcase Engineering Day April Master's Puppets Party (program for 4th-6th graders) May CedarMania (all-night event for junior high students) June Summer Studies (college classes for high school juniors) 5SUMMER'98