Inspire, Summer 2002

Inspire 13 12 Summer 2002 I nterest generated by the Alumni Scholarship and Grant Endowment Fund provides a scholarship for an outstanding freshman, sophomore, or junior student (or in rare circumstances, an outstanding senior) enrolled in each academic department. The faculty of each department select their recipient. Biblical Education Jonas Kibelbek is a philosophy and mathematics double major from Xenia, Ohio. As a sophomore, he currently participates in a student prayer group, Open Heirs street evangelism, and intramural soccer. Following graduation, Jonas is considering attending graduate school or seminary, hoping to possibly teach in either math or philosophy. I am honored and humbled to receive this award. God has blessed my studies at Cedarville, through struggles and successes, with growth in His grace. I thank the alumni for their continuing encouragement and involvement through this scholarship. Business Administration After graduation, Kenneth Delaney hopes to work for one of the big five accounting firms. This junior accounting and finance double major also hopes to complete his master’s degree in finance or accounting within five years. A native of Massillon, Ohio, Ken is active in DOE (men’s service organization), Sigma Beta Delta (business organization), Big Bird (yardwork and housework service to local elderly), and intramural sports. I would like to express my sincere gratitude to the alumni of Cedarville University for providing me with this scholarship. It is truly an honor to receive such a generous award. Your commitment to Cedarville students and this institution never ceases to amaze me. Thank you again for the encouragement this award has been to me. Communication Arts A native of Cedarville, Ohio, Timothy Phipps is a senior majoring in broadcast production and multimedia technologies. He intends to use his production knowledge in either the media or live production work following graduation. In the meantime, he stays involved as president of Alpha Chi (men’s service organization) and as a member of the Student Academic Advisory Board, the Pep Band, and the theatre staff. He has also been involved with the student radio station and the Elijah’s Fire men’s prayer group. He is the son of Jim ’68 and Patricia Bonzo Phipps ’70. I am very honored to receive this scholarship. I would like to thank the alumni for your continued interest in the lives of the students. Thank you for awarding me with this scholarship. Education Rebekah DeGarmo is active in a wealth of areas, including theatre, local Awana ministry, and the education organization XDE, of which she is president. A junior middle childhood education major from Greenville, South Carolina, Rebekah plans to teach fourth or fifth grade, perhaps work in an overseas ministry for a few years, and eventually pursue graduate studies. I would like to thank the alumni for this scholarship. I consider it a great honor to be receiving this award. Thank you again for your kind support. Engineering Jonathan Mattson, a junior mechanical engineering major, plans to study aerospace engineering following graduation. Even while serving as president of Tau Beta Pi (the engineering honor society), Jonathan finds time to participate in a variety of intramural sports, sing in his church choir, play trombone in Pep Band and his church orchestra, and work part-time in the Cedarville Admissions Office. This Cedarville native traveled to Australia in 2001 as part of a music/drama MIS team. I would like to take this opportunity to thank the alumni for everything they do for Cedarville University. I am very honored to be chosen for such an award as the Alumni Scholarship. Thank you. Exercise and Sport Science A junior multi-age physical education major, Matthew Soules is currently involved in the Discipleship Council. In addition, this Wellington, Ohio native has participated in track and field and Open Heirs. Matthew has many options for after graduation—he may teach in Mexico, attend seminary or graduate school, or teach exercise science. Thank you for granting me this scholarship. I appreciate so much what you’ve given and how you continue to invest in Cedarville University. This school means so much to me, and it’s amazing to see how much it’s meant to so many others. Language and Literature Web design for a fast-growing company would be the ideal job for Amanda Olsen. This junior from Troy, Ohio is majoring in technical and professional communication in pursuit of that dream. She is a member of the Society for Technical Communication, Intercollegiate Council, and the women’s tennis team. Thank you very much for this scholarship! I do appreciate it. I have had a hard time getting together money to pay for school and this has helped out a lot. My dad was pretty excited. Thank you again! Music This summer, sophomore Katie Hayes will be traveling to China with the Concert Chorale, where they will give several concerts with Steve Green. A music education and vocal performance major, Katie has also traveled to Ireland with the Chorale and is a member of the Jazz Singers. This Gahanna, Ohio native has been involved in The Pirates of Penzance campus musical, and she hopes to teach music after graduation. Receiving this award was such a blessing to me! I really appreciate the way the alumni are still an important part of the Cedarville family and are continuing to invest in the lives of students. Thank you so much for making this scholarship possible. Nursing A native of Kalona, Iowa, Althea Beachy is a junior nursing major with a desire to work in oncology. She plans to use nursing as her ministry, whether God places her in the U.S. or abroad. A member of the Christian Nurses Association, Althea is active in the Cedarcliff visitation ministry and intramural volleyball. I want to say thank you to the alumni who made this scholarship possible. I am planning on taking a short-term missions trip this summer. I was a bit worried about 2002 Alumni Scholarship Recipients taking three weeks off work during an already short summer, but I had committed my finances to God. This scholarship is an answer to prayer. Thank you so much and God bless you! Psychology With her wedding coming in the fall and her graduation in December, Kristen Claeys has a lot going on. Even so, the applied psychology/child and family studies major manages to serve as resident assistant and assistant resident director of Printy Hall. She is also involved in evangelism prayer ministry, nursing home visitation, and Alpha Delta Omega (women’s service organization). The Coloma, Michigan native hopes to pursue a master’s degree in clinical psychology and would eventually like to author psychology books and be a child and family counselor. What a surprise and blessing you have been to me! Thank you so much for your dedication to the ministry of Cedarville and for your passion for excellence. Thank you for encouraging me to continue running the race and giving my all in everything I do. Science and Mathematics A physics major, sophomore Erin Avery is an Army ROTC cadet and will be commissioned into the U.S. Army as a second lieutenant upon graduation. She is interested in serving the military through intelligence, aviation, or the chemical corp. This St. Cloud, Minnesota native is active in Habitat for Humanity and would like to teach at West Point eventually. I would like to thank the faithful alumni and committed faculty that have given continued support to this incredible school. My experience at Cedarville has truly changed my spiritual life, stretched me academically, and inspired me to be a servant and missionary of God in whatever capacity He places me in. This school would not be possible without the gracious giving of so many friends of Cedarville. Social Sciences and History A junior majoring in adolescent and young adult integrated social studies, Kelley Headings stays involved with nursing home ministry, the Chi Delta Epsilon service organization, and her job in the Cedarville Financial Aid Office. This De Graff, Ohio native is considering graduate study in history and would like to teach history to high schoolers. I would like to thank the alumni who have so generously given this scholarship. I greatly appreciate your willingness to support the educational endeavors of Cedarville students. You will never know what an encouragement and blessing this gift was and how much it has taught me about faith in a God who truly does provide. Back Row: Rebekah DeGarmo, Timothy Phipps; Middle Row: Kelley Headings, Jonathan Mattson, Kenneth Delaney; Front Row: Kristen Claeys, Katie Hayes, Erin Avery, Jonas Kibelbek; Not Pictured: Matthew Soules, Amanda Olsen, Althea Beachy Faculty and Staff Members of the Year Named E ach year the student body selects one faculty member and one staff member to be awarded for their quality service and dedication to students. This year’s recipients were Dr. Charles Clevenger and Jeff Beste ’86. Dr. Clevenger, who is a professor of music, was named Faculty Member of the Year. A faculty member since 1982, Dr. Clevenger teaches piano, history, and music philosophy and is also an accomplished artist. Students often comment on his excellence in teaching as well as his great love and concern for students. His wife, Rhonda; daughters, Courtenay and Carla Clevenger Shank ’01; son-in-law, Joel Shank ’01; and parents, Charles and Margaret, were present to see him receive the award. Jeff, an assistant director for campus activities, was named Staff Member of the Year. Jeff has been at Cedarville for 15 years. In his daily involvement with students, he has gained a reputation for compassion, vision, and commitment to family and others. Jeff was joined by his wife, Shelley (Fox) ’95; their daughters, Kylie and Sara; and Jeff’s parents, Paul and Judy, to receive the award. Student Academic Advisory Board President Julia Wolters ’02 and Dr. Charles Clevenger Julia Wolters ’02, Jeff Beste ’86, and Sara Beste Did You Know? Did You Know? It took 810 pizzas to feed the 2,400 kids who attended this year’s Junior Jam. Josh Amos ’98 and Todd Pellowe ’02 (along with 600 University student volunteers) led the third through sixth graders in the day’s events. With a theme of “Faith Factor: Take it to the Extreme,” kids learned about the importance of truth and faith in conquering fear. Just a few weeks later, 800 kids flocked to campus for Cedarmania, an overnight event designed for junior high students. Scott Dixon ’84 was the keynote speaker; the theme was “Virtual Reality: Are You Living An Illusion?” Janice Warren Supplee ’86 coordinated both of these annual events.