Inspire, Winter 2003

Alumni Association News 12 Winter 2003 Alumni Awards for 2003 Alumnus of the Year Randy Marriott ’85 Dr. William Randolph Marriott is an attending emergency physician at the Emergency and Trauma Center of Miami Valley Hospital. He also serves as the medical team manager for the Miami Valley Urban Search and Rescue Task Force. Randy’s commitment with the Task Force took him to Xenia following the tornado of 2000 and to Ground Zero in New York City following the September 11 terrorist attacks. For nine days at Ground Zero following the attacks, Randy worked 12- to 14-hour shifts, assisting in rescue and recovery efforts. For his service, he received the Ohio Fire Marshall’s Award for Heroism. In 2002, Wright State University (WSU) School of Medicine honored him with their Outstanding Alumni Award. Randy says his interest in emergency medicine began during his years at Cedarville, when he joined the Cedarville College Emergency Medical Services squad. He became captain of the squad in 1984-85 and was also a member of Chi Theta Pi, the campus health professions organization. Following graduation, Randy attended WSU, where he earned his medical degree and did a residency in emergency medicine. With the support of his wife, Lynda (Masters) ’87, during those stressful times, Randy excelled. In 1994, he was named Outstanding Resident and also received the Excellence in EMS Award. Dr. John Silvius, professor of biology, noted, “Randy and Lynda demonstrate to all of us how submission to God’s Word and reliance on the love of Christ can help [one] to stay on course amidst the challenges and joys of marriage and medical school.” Randy and Lynda currently live in Dayton with their three children: Ricky, Lauren, and Leanna. Honorary Alumni of the Year Clyde and Jean Autio For many years, Clyde and Jean Autio have been using their financial resources to encourage Cedarville students “to become ardent advocates of biblical principles in the marketplace of their lives.” In 1987, they created two education scholarships: the Erich W. Ebert Award (in recognition of Jean’s father) and the Arline Littleton Autio Award (honoring Clyde’s mother). In 2002 they established the Autio Family Scholarships for students majoring in engineering, nursing, or education. “The Autios are thoughtful and purposeful philanthropists,” shared Kim Botta Longo ’02, development officer. “They seek results, not recognition. They are enthusiastic partners with Cedarville in training young people to be strong witnesses in the workplace.” The Autios’ giving is not limited to scholarships. They have been part of the President’s Associates giving club since 1996 and have also supported Missions Involvement Services and CDR Radio. Clyde, a former Air Force ballistic systems analyst, has been an adjunct professor for both engineering calculus and management at Cedarville. A retired major general and pilot, he is active in military and community activities. Jean was one of the first certified pediatric nurse practitioners in the Miami Valley and has worked at Dayton Children’s Medical Center and Wright-Patterson Air Force Medical Center. She enjoys serving in community activities; she has been a member of the Greene County Children’s Services Board. The Autios have two children, Kim Lee Halula and Kerry ’82, and five grandchildren. Always gracious givers, Clyde and Jean Autio have remarked, “Our relationship with Cedarville has been a blessing for us, and our attendance at Cedarville University functions is an oasis in our lives.” Young Alumnus of the Year Matthew Martens ’93 “During Matt’s time at Cedarville, he was known for the intensity with which he approached the business of learning,” said Charles Hartman, associate professor of business law and accounting. “He had a clear focus on his goals. ... [S]ince leaving Cedarville, Matt has personified Prov. 22:29: ‘Do you see a man skilled in his work? He will serve before kings; he will not serve before obscure men.’” After graduating with a B.A. in accounting, Matt became a CPA and earned a J.D. at the University of North Carolina (UNC) School of Law. At UNC, he graduated first in his 243-member class. (Matt was later named the first-ever recipient of the UNC School of Law Outstanding Recent Graduate Award.) He soon became a law clerk in the U.S. Court of Appeals, D.C. Circuit. In 1997-98 Matt worked as a law clerk for the U.S. Supreme Court, serving in the chambers of Chief Justice William H. Rehnquist. At that time, Matt was only the sixth person from UNC School of Law to ever obtain such a position.