Torch, Spring 1986

12 "Quality service to others involves implementing what you've leamed. ft involves students whose hearts motivate their hands to use their head knowledge. The warmth ofour Cedarville student body comes as they get out and share themselves with others." Rev. Harold Green Vice President for Christian ~lin i stries "Besides the mental and spiritual, physiral and social growth are also vital. Ours is o holistir opproach to student development. Therefore, extrocurriwlar aaivities are designed to develop interpersonal relotionships, leadership, avocotional skills, and appreciation for the arts." Richard Walker Campus Activities Director STRONG VOLUNTEERISM Recently, 70 college presidents met in Washington, D.C. to discuss how to motivate volunteerism on their campuses. At Cedarville, students by the hundreds have served the area for 30 years. In 1984-85, they voluntarily par– ticipated in a variety of community services and compassion ministries. They served the local community through projects such as "Clean Greene" (County) and "V.l.P." (Volunteer Insulation Program). Nine hundred stu– dents took part in compassion and discipleship ministries which were directed to jail inmates, senior citizens, hospitali zed individuals, wayward children , handicapped persons, college students on other campuses, and local churches. Our gospel teams conducted over 400 church services and 272 other students carried out additional ministries. In all, 72% of our students volun– teered for Christian service. Nearly 100 students participated in the distinctive Missionary Internship Service program of the college. They served in the U.S. and 14 foreign coun– tries: Australia, Canada, Colombia, England, Equador, Israel, Italy, Paraguay, Peoples Republic of China, Philippines, Scotland, South America, Spain, and West Germany. STRONG EXTRACURRICULAR EMPHASIS Students recreated in the extensive intramural sports program and competed in 13 intercollegiate men's and women's sports. Earned were one national championship, four district crowns, and one conference title. In 1984-85 Cedarville athletes competed in 12 na tional tournaments. The college hosted its third Special Olympics in which 130 entrants competed. For area handicapped persons, the event drew the local television, radio, and print media. Stage performance fostered cultural literacy through three drama productions, student and faculty recitals , concerts by the Concert Chorale, Oratorio Choir, Symphonic Band , and Brass Choir. The Artist Series brought to campus the Gregg Smith Singers, the Dayton Philharmonic Orchestra, pianists Nielson and Young , and others . Twenty student organizations invited total student body involvement in wholesome , non-academic activities.