Inspire, Summer 1999

Heritage Corner Bickett Scholarships Awarded 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. Jason Hilgeman A native of Batavia, Ohio, Jason is a preseminary major with plans to eventually teach Bible in a Christian high school or at the college level. He is involved in a correspondence discipleship ministry and is dining room supervisor at Frisch's Big Boy in Xenia. I am very thankful to have been chosen for this award. Ills encouraging to see active involvement of the body of Christ participating in the lives ofstudents. Thank you. Aime Johnson McGinnis Aime and her husband, Joseph, enjoy working in youth ministry at local churches. After graduation, they plan to attend Capital Bible Seminary in Maryland, but they are open to the possibility of accepting a pastoral position. A product of Cedarville, Ohio, Aime is a Christian education major. I just want to take the time and thank you for your generosity. God has truly used you as a tool to help further my education. It has been a blessing to see Him provide in many ways and in His time. I more than appreciate it and am honored to receive it. Thank you once again. Melissa Warner Actively involved in Chi Delta Nu (a youth ministry organization), Melissa is a junior Christian education major from Marathon, New York. She serves as an assistant in the department of biblical education and enjoys working with people through sign language and camps. Thank you for your generosity in the giving of this award and for your support of Cedarville College. The Lord has used you to remind me of His unfailing love and faithfulness. Harper Bickett Remembered arper Bickett '24, who was recognized as Cedarville College's oldest living alumnus, went to be with the Lord March 22, 1999. Born January 22, 1903, in Xenia, Ohio, he was the son of W.A. and Margaret Harper Bickett and the nephew of John W. Bickett (1897), Cedarville's first graduate. When Bickett attended Cedarville College in the early 1920s, he had a tradition of inviting classmates and friends to the Bickett family farm for Sunday afternoon meals, bonfires, and hayrides. The spirit of giving to Cedarville continued throughout his life with praise for the College, financial gifts, and housing for several Cedarville College students. He provided free room and board to male students who could not otherwise afford tuition and living expenses. Bickett often stated,"Cedarville is doing a good work with young people!" Bickett served the community of Xenia well. He was the oldest member and former elder of the Memorial United Presbyterian Church, a member of the Xenia Township Board of Education (which later became the Xenia Community Board of Education), a member of the Greene County Farm Forum,a member ofThe Ohio State University Alumni Association, and a lifelong Greene County farmer. Bickett is survived by three daughters and sons- in-law, three grandchildren, a great-grandson, and many extended family members who carry the 13ickett name.The Cedarville College Alumni Association extends its deepest sympathy to the entire family. Bickett celebrated his last seven birthdays with Cedarville College, whether in chapel with the student body singing "Happy Birthday" or at a college basketball game or with a visit in his home. One of Bickett's favorite birthday gifts from the Alumni Association is a Cedarville College afghan, which was displayed with love and affection at the funeral service. Harper Bickett '24 Cedar Day Enjoyed By All 0 ver 30 Heritage alumni returned to the Cedarville College campus to enjoy Cedar Day on May 8, 1999. Amidst stories of the Cedar Days of old with their maypoles and festive attire, this group had a delicious lunch and plenty offellowship in the President's Dining Room. Following their meal,the Heritage alumni enjoyed The Man Who Caine To Dinner in Alford Auditorium. This play, presented by current students and directed by Dr. David Robey, was the perfect ending to a perfect day. Heritage Calendar OfEvents August 19 Trip to the Piatt Castles and Lunch Visit two Civil War era homes near West Liberty, Ohio, leaving from the College at 9:00 a.m. These homes, the Mac-A-Cheek Castle and the Mac-O-Chee Castle, were built by two Piatt brothers and have long been favorite stops for visitors to west central Ohio. Lunch will follow the tour. October 15 Homecoming Luncheon Chapel in the Dixon Ministry Center at 10:00 a.m. Luncheon in the President's Dining Room at 11:30 a.m. Campus tour at 1:00 p.m. Cedarville To Offer Graduate Program edarville College plans to begin a master of science in administration(MSA)degree S: program in late August 1999. 64'1DI \ The theme of the graduate program is 'The Next Step!" Indeed, the MSA program is the next educational step for business people, governmental leaders, educators, and nonprofit administrators seeking a high-quality, biblically faithful, professionally-oriented graduate program. The MSA degree is a 36-semester hour multi- disciplinary program offered in the evenings. There will be a common core of administrative courses plus specialized courses in the following areas (at this time): leadership and communication (for business and governmental managers), educational administration (for both principals and curriculum supervision specialists), and nonprofit administration. For information, contact the director of graduate programs, Dr. Sharon Johnson, by e-mail at johns@cedarville.edu or by calling 19371 766-7922 or toll-free at 1-888-CEDARVILLE. WELCOME,ALUMNI! Cedars'Hz College 1999 Alumni Track Weekend The very first Cedarville College Alumni Track Weekend brought alumni from near and far to compete with more than 15 college teams on March 27. The alumni athletes and their families gathered for dessert Friday night, the track and field meet on Saturday, and ended their event-filled weekend with a picnic attended by the current Cedarville College track team. Our alumni competed with amazing ability and one of our alumnae athletes, Jane Romig Brooker '86, even won the 400m event. Start conditioning now as this fun-filled weekend will surely be an annual event at the 'Ville! New Residence Halls Named While currently under construction, the new V V residence complex (consisting of a men's residence hall, a women's residence hall, and a conference center) has been named in honor of retired administrators Cliff Johnson, Harold Green, and Ken St. Clair. Construction is progressing nicely and the building complex will be ready for occupancy this fall. Configured and furnished exactly as the existing McKinney and McChesney residence halls and the Miter conference center, the new building complex will house a total of 250 students. The first students who will be assigned to the new men's residence hall are the Bethel Hall residents who would otherwise be homeless upon Bethel's demise this summer! Parents Weekend M ore than 600 parents, family members, and friends visited campus on Parents Weekend May 7-9. Many started the weekend off with Honors Day Chapel on Friday and stayed through Sunday, worshiping in area churches with sons and daughters. The Pops Concert, featuring performing groups from the department of music, entertained a great crowd on Friday night in the Dixon Ministry Center. The concert was preceded and followed by music from a jazz ensemble. The communication arts department spring production of The Man Who Come to Dinner presented three sold-out performances in Alford ., Auditorium. On Saturday morning, parents enjoyed reakfast with Dr. Dixon and a time of interaction ith administrators. The finale of the weekend was a iano concert featuring the College's very own D James Coleman and Dr. Charles Clevenger. 5SUMMER 1999