Inspire, Summer 2000

What's Atklbluizzzimx.xmmm towPresident's Pen S pring quarter at the 'Ville! lam confident that alumni have many fond memories of those 10 weeks each year, especially your senior year. The weather? Always memorable and,at a minimum, unforgettable. Some rain, maybe lots of rain. Cool at times, maybe even cold. But, oh, those warm sunny days mixed in—enough that time in the courtyard of Maddox gave you ladies a start on your summer tan. We have consistently had good weather for the senior reception at our home. Mrs. Dixon and I do enjoy that special afternoon,even if some of you rascals did short sheet our bed. Remember the hammock? There have been lots of pictures taken in the hammock and with our poodle,Tansi. This year's reception was held on May 21. I enjoy the Parking Lot Party where seniors receive their caps and gowns while eating Chicago hot dogs and soft pretzels. Dick Walker is still coming up with super ideas even if he is getting old. I love all of our students, but the seniors have a special place in my heart. Senior chapel has torn me up for 22 years. I cry for most of the 30 minutes,especially at the end. Mrs. Dixon has a tough time,too. By this time, you were counting the days and hours until that first Saturday in June— GRADUATION.(So were the faculty, staff, and administrators, including moi.) Commencement—what a grand day! It is the conclusion offour years or more of hard work,fun, tears, and special friendships. We prayed all year for parents and loved ones to be saved. Praise the Lord for those answers to prayer on graduation day, before and after. I thought you would enjoy this e- mail that I received this spring quarter: Dr Dixon, How are you doing? I have some EXCITING news to share with you!!!Ijust graduatedfrom Cedarville this last December God blessed me with the privilege - to e t ere allfour years. During my years there, Ialways appreciated the importance that you placed on prayingfor unsaved parents, grandparents, and otherfamily members. I was one ofthe ones that stood up every time you asked ifany ofus had unsaved parents. I have been prayingfor my dadfor as long asIcan remember—I would guess about 12 or 13 years. He is one ofthe ones that chapel speakers encourage you not to "give up on." Well, I didn't, and last night, my dad asked Jesus Christ to come into his heart!!! We went to an Easter play and that was vhat it took to get him to realize that Christ diedfor him, too. It was s0000INCREDIBLE!!! Wejust cried together and hugged and ... it'sjust indescribable. I guess that's why II Corinthians 9:15 says, "Thanks be to God for His indescribable gift." Ijust wanted to share this story with you as an encouragement. Your dedication to prayingfor unsaved parents encouragd me and kept me accountable to keep prayingfor my dad. Please tell the students that still have unsaved parents NOTto give up on them, and keep bringing them before the Lord!!!HE is SOGOOD"Thank you. The singing of Christ Is All I Need sums up our time together. The class that graduated on June 3,2000 was the first Cedarville graduating class of the 21st century. It was also the last graduating class of Cedarville College. On June 2,2001, we will, once again, graduate around 600choice servants of the Lord. They will graduate from Cedarville University. The name will have changed. The mission and culture will be the same. Cedarville will be the same Christ-centered, caring institution of truly higher education. Please pray for us. When you're on campus,feel free to stop by and see me. Mrs. Dixon and I miss you and love you. Oh,yes. If you ever have a need during the rest of your life, please call me collect. My office number is 937-766-7900 and my home number is 937-766-5613. Paul Dixon'94H President 4 Spring Approved Workmen Are Not Ashamed On May 11, Awana celebrated 50 years of winning children to Christ and training them to serve Him. The CDR Radio Network had the privilege of broadcasting the Grand 50th Celebration live. Eric Johnson '91 and Chad Bresson '86 hosted the broadcast along with Kim Ahlgrim, who works in the counseling department at Cedarville and is also the granddaughter of Art Rorheim, the founder of Awana. CDR also invited listeners formerly and currently involved in Awana to call in with words of appreciation for the Awana ministry. Awana is trying to find their alumni! If you have ever been a part of Awana, visit www.awana.org and fill out the alumni registration form or call toll free 888-AWANA-50. Alumni Trip to the Stratford Festival in Ontario, Canada September 7-10, 2000 with commentary by Ed Spencer Professor of Literature Spend three nights in a 4-star hotel, tour and shop in lovely Stratford, enjoy two backstage tours, and attend these five plays: •The Three Musketeers • Tartuffe •Fiddler on the Roof •As You Like It •The Importance of Being Earnest Contact the alumni office! 1-800-837-2566