Inspire, Summer 2004

Inspire 13 Exercise and Sport Science Kimber Porter ’s post-graduation plan is to do short-term missions work in Spain, developing exercise programs there while building relationships and sharing the gospel. In addition, the junior exercise science major would like to pursue further education in exercise physiology or fitness management. The Lapeer, Michigan product is a member of the American College of Health Association and the Student Academic Advisory Board and is treasurer of the social organization Phi Gamma Psi. Thank you so much for your contribution to Cedarville’s alumni scholarship. I am very grateful to receive this award. Your act of giving is truly an example of Christ’s unselfish giving and generosity. I pray that you will experience many blessings in return of your giving! Again, many thanks! Language and Literature Junior Lisa Wendl is considering teaching in China for a couple of years through Cedarville’s ERAP program. A technical and professional communication major, Lisa currently works in Centennial Library’s Media Resource Center, leads a discipleship group on campus, and heads an Awana ministry team at a local church. Lisa hails from Waukesha, Wisconsin. I want to express deep appreciation to the alumni for awarding this scholarship to me. Thank you for being so dedicated to education at Cedarville. This award is a humbling answer to prayer; thank you again! Music Even as a freshman, Conrad Bear is looking forward to the many possible opportunities for his future — graduate school, musical theatre/opera, radio theatre, and worship leading. The music major sings in concert chorale and was a choir member in the recent production of The Masque of Beauty and the Beast . The Sugarcreek, Ohio native is also active in intramural sports. Thank you so much for this blessing! God is providing for my upcoming need through this, so thank you for being used of Him. I very much appreciate your generosity. Nursing Junior nursing major Amy Kennard stays busy as a discipleship group leader and a member of the Student Academic Advisory Board. She is also involved in the Big Bird and Extra Mile community ministries. Following graduation, the LaFayette, Georgia native plans to either work as a registered nurse in Georgia or pursue her master’s degree. I would like to say thank you to the Cedarville alumni who have chosen to invest in Cedarville by helping students such as myself. It was a nice surprise to be the recipient of your generosity. I only wish that I could thank you by name or in person for this scholarship. Psychology Elizabeth Proemmel , a junior psychology major, serves as secretary for the Alpha Psi Omega psychology organization and as a tutor for the psychological statistics class. She sings in her local church choir and has worked with Homes for LIFE, Alpha Sigma Lambda sign language organization, and Cedarville University youth events. The Champaign, Illinois native plans on attending graduate school to obtain a counseling license. Thank you to those who contributed money for this scholarship. I feel honored for being selected to receive it, and I pray that I will be able to invest in others’ lives as you have invested in mine. May God bless you as you follow His guidance in your lives. Science and Mathematics The daughter of Steve ’73 and Merilee Johnson Shank ’75, Kimberly Shank enjoys teaching mathematics. She is open to whatever God has for her, whether it be teaching math abroad, instructing high schoolers, or getting her master’s degree and teaching on the college level. Kim is a sophomore integrated mathematics education major from Cedarville, Ohio. She is involved in tutoring as well as the Alpha Delta Omega service organization. I want to say thank you to the alumni for honoring me with this award. It is a huge blessing to me. Thank you so much for your encouragement to the students and your involvement in the further growth of Cedarville University. Social Sciences and History Courtney Butterfield hails from Evansville, Indiana. A junior majoring in integrated social studies education, Courtney stays busy in the Model United Nations competition, tutoring, the Tau Delta Kappa honors organization, and intramural tennis. She has also been part of the forensics team and campus congress. I would like to take this opportunity to thank the alumni for this scholarship. Your continued devotion to Cedarville is greatly appreciated by all and a great encouragement to me. Since 1978, Cedarville alumni have contributed more than $225,000 toward the Alumni Scholarship Endowment. The University invests these gifts and uses the earnings to fund the 12 annual alumni scholarships. In 2000, the annual scholarship was only $500 per student. Not satisfied with this amount, alumni made additional gifts to increase the endowment. Because of their determination and generosity, the endowment now provides $1,000 per recipient! Cedarville is grateful for and proud of our alumni and their support of students through scholarships. If you would like to make a donation toward the Alumni Scholarship Endowment, please contact Kim Longo or Dave Bartlett in the gift planning office at 1-800-766-1115 or visit our Web site at www.cedarville.edu/giving . How to Give