Inspire, Summer 2008

a lumnotes 38 summer 2008 Carissa Smith ’03 and Jamie Goodlet were married on July 7, 2007, and currently reside in Youngstown, Ohio. Carissa is a teacher and received a master’s degree in educational administration in December 2007. Jennifer Bogenschutz ’04 and Jeremy Burgess were married June 2, 2007, in Xenia, Ohio. They reside in Wilmington, Ohio. Paul ’04 and Sharon (Hershey) Miller ’04 announce the birth of Jordan Paul on June 28, 2007. Paul is a learning support teacher for fifth- and sixth-grade students in the Bensalem Township School District. Sharon now stays at home with Jordan. They reside in Bensalem, Pennsylvania. Chris ’04 and Sarah (Patton) Rice ’04 announce the birth of Ezri Nola on June 3, 2007. They reside in Xenia, Ohio. Anthony ’05 and Tami (Gheen) Delimpo ’05 announce the birth of Levi Walker on December 4, 2007. Anthony is a Lexington police officer, and Tami loves staying at home with Levi. They reside in Midway, Kentucky. Robby ’05 and Laureann (Osenni) Haynes ’05 announce the birth of Carter Philip on September 16, 2007. They reside in Brownsburg, Indiana. More Than Words Thank you for the letters, notes, and photos you sent in honor of Professor Ed Spencer and his remarkable teaching career at Cedarville. The items were placed in a one-of-a-kind memory book (shown in picture at left) that Mr. Spencer received at his retirement dinner on April 15. For almost 50 years, this man has inspired Cedarville students with his passion for literature. For some, he was like a grandfather introducing them to classic works by Shakespeare and Tolstoy. For most, Mr. Spencer was a memorable teacher and someone they continue to greatly admire. “He’s so personable,” said one student. “He can’t walk down the hallway without getting at least five hugs.” “You don’t forget him,” said another. Having earned his B.A. from Ashland College in 1947, Mr. Spencer went on to receive an M.Th. from Faith Seminary in 1951 and an M.A. from the University of Dayton in 1968. He then completed his graduate study at Bowling Green State University in 1969. “Ed is an iconic personality at the University, the kind of professor who influences generations of students,” said Dr. Kevin Heath, chair of the language and literature department. “He has served with distinction, and his retirement marks the passing of an era at Cedarville. There will never be another Ed Spencer.”