Torch, Fall 2004

18 TORCH / Fall 2004 Left: CU President Bill Brown and his wife, Lynne, led the 2004 Homecoming Parade. CU Celebrates Homecoming C edarville University celebrated its 2004 Homecoming, “The Stuff Dreams Are Made Of,” October 1 and 2. Along with many reunions and sporting events, the weekend featured a Homecoming Praise Concert, Homecoming Parade, and Alumni Homecoming Chapel. During chapel, four people were recognized with Alumni Awards for their service to God and support of Cedarville University. Jeff Montie ’83, president of Kellogg North America, was named Alumnus of the Year; Ed Greenwood, a former faculty member and long-time supporter of Cedarville, was named Honorary Alumnus of the Year; Laurie Whaley ’97, director of brand development for the New Century Version at Thomas Nelson Publishers, was named Young Alumna of the Year; and Dan Poole ’80, senior account manager at WJR Newstalk 760 in Michigan, received the Distinguished Service Award. Dr. David Jeremiah Leads Pastors Summit A pproximately 225 pastors and guests attended the November 9 Pastors Summit at Cedarville University. Dr. David Jeremiah, senior pastor of Shadow Mountain Community Church in El Cajon, Calif., served as the guest speaker. Jeremiah, a Cedarville graduate, is well-known for his nationally broadcast radio program Turning Point and his many books, including Prayer — The Great Adventure and My Heart’s Desire . He spoke in chapel and then offered a keynote address and question-and-answer session for pastors. Honoring Our Veterans N early 4,000 people gathered at Cedarville University on November 11 for the University’s first Veterans Day ceremony. Many veterans were in attendance, including more than 50 World War II (WWII) veterans. Gen. Gregory Martin, commander of Air Force Materiel at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio, gave the opening comments. “I can’t tell you how grateful I am for the support you give to our Armed Forces,” he noted to those in attendance. University students presented a brief history of Veterans Day, followed by a special salute to WWII vets. The salute included a dramatized story of the lives of Lloyd and Martha Benham. With the Benhams looking on, University students told of the Benhams’ WWII years, from their wartime courtship to Lloyd’s service in the Marines and his part in the Peleliu Island invasion of the Pacific campaign. The Benhams received a standing ovation. As the symphonic band played Armed Forces Salute , past and present members of the military crowded upon the stage amidst steady applause. Beth Cram Porter, assistant professor of vocal music, closed with a stirring arrangement of the national anthem.