1976 Miracle Yearbook

Taking time to talk with students and to help them, has been a priority for James Ronald Phipps. He views his job as more than just teaching, feeling that he has a responsibility to share his experiences and truths from the Word ofGod. He was born in Bay City, Michigan on January 9, 1946, and was saved five years later in his home. Having grown up in a Christian home, Dr.Phipps has always seen the importance of involvement in Christian education. During his junior high and high school days, he was always active in the youth groups and sum- mer camps. His education was completed in a variety of states, including Indiana, Cali- fornia, and Idaho. His college years were spent at Cedarville College from 1964-1968. He received his Master's Degree from Ohio State in 1970. The faculty and students were proud of his achievements when he received his Ph.D. from Ohio State on November 26, 1975. As the Head of the Speech Department, Dr. Phipps is kept busy performing his teaching responsibilities, but he still finds time fora great number of outside activities. They in- clude such things as: Advisor to the Class of '79, Trustee of Sky View Ranch, Director of Scioto Hills Baptist Camp, Sunday School teacher for college age at Grace Baptist in Cedarville, and a member of the executive committee of the Ohio Speech Association. He especially enjoys broadcasting basketball games on WCDR because it gives him an opportunity to become better acquainted with the students outside the classroom. In light of his many achievements and con- tributions to the college community in areas of academics, spiritual and social guidance, the members of the MIRACLE staff have chosen to honor him by dedicating the 1976 MIRACLE to Dr.James Phipps. dr.james phipps