Torch, Summer 2001

TORCH 16 TORCH / Summer 2001 Cedarville Salutes Veterans I n what has come to be a highly-regarded local tradition, Cedarville University held its Memorial Day Celebration on May 28. “The University’s yearly Memorial Day concert is a patriotic salute to America’s heroes,” said Professor of Music Mike DiCuirci, who coordinated the program. “Each year we welcome the entire community to help celebrate this often- overlooked holiday, but we especially invite current and former members of America’s armed services to attend. We want to give the University community, especially our students, the opportunity to say a personal ’thank you’ to every veteran in attendance.” Vocal and instrumental artists presented a review of the music surrounding American military history. Performances ranged from a Civil War-era string band to the “Big Band” sound of Glenn Miller. Memorial Day closed with the University Symphonic Band’s final concert of the year. Under DiCuirci’s direction, the group gave evening performances of Sousa’s Stars and Stripes Forever , Buglers’ Holiday , and selections from the Broadway hit Les Miserables, among others. news c a m p u s n e w s c a m p u s n e w s campus Commencement Honors O n June 2, 2001, 583 students became the first class to graduate from Cedarville since its transition from college to university. This was the institution’s 105th commencement ceremony. Seven seniors were recognized for their outstanding acheivements. The 2001 recipients of the President’s Trophy were Robert Lutz, a social science major from Anderson, Ind., and Shawn Stephens, a management and communication arts major from Denville, N.J. The President’s Trophy, the highest honor for a graduating senior, recognizes leadership, ministry, community and campus involvement, athletic performance, and academic achievement. The following five students received the Faculty Scholarship Award for maintaining a 4.0 GPA throughout their college careers: Sarah Duda, a nursing major from Sterling, N.Y.; Samuel Logan Jr., a political science major from St. Joseph, Mich.; Jennifer Lutes, an electrical engineering major from Lombard, Ill.; Erin McDaniel, a biology major from Trumansburg, N.Y.; and Edward Nehus, a chemistry major from Gallipolis, Ohio. Also honored at commencement were Ervin J. (E.J.) and Zoe Dell Nutter, who received the Cedarville University Medal of Honor. E.J., who passed away in January 2000, and Zoe Dell enriched the Miami Valley region through their leadership in the area’s business, civic, education, and philanthropic enterprises. E.J. was one of Greene County’s most prominent industrialists, having started a number of manufacturing businesses and donating his time and resources to numerous schools and organizations. His long-time reputation in business was: “Always put people ahead of the bottom line.” Zoe Dell was vitally involved in the aviation industry, partnering with E.J. in numerous leadership and philanthropic ventures. Under her leadership, the National Aviation Hall of Fame became the premiere organization in America for honoring the heroes of flight. The Cedarville Board of Trustees was pleased to unanimously approve the Nutters as Medal of Honor recipients. Sarah Duda Dr. and Mrs. Dixon presented the Cedarville University Medal of Honor to Zoe Dell Nutter, who accepted the award on behalf of herself and her late husband E.J. Shawn Stephens and Robert Lutz with Dr. Dixon Samuel Logan Jr. Jennifer Lutes Erin McDaniel Edward Nehus