1983 Miracle Yearbook

DEDICATION "The Lord is my strength and my shield; my heart trusted in him, and I am helped. Therefore, my heart greatly rejoiceth,and with my song will I praise him"(Psalm 28:7). David Lee Matson not only praises God with his songs, but his daily, consistent Christian life also reflects his Savior's glory. He returned to his"Alma Mater" to teach in the Music Department in 1965. While teaching various courses in conducting, music history introduction to humanities,and private voice, he was nurturing three small sons with his wife, Rebecca. This full academic schedule and home responsibilities did not hinder his availability to be a music director in various local churches or to assume the director- ship of the Concert Chorale. After he became the chairman of his depart- ment, he completed his studies at Ohio State Uni- versity and obtained the M.A.and Ph.D. degrees in music. Twin daughters joined his active house- hold during this second "stanza" of professional growth. Blending his effective teaching with various col- lege committee assignments makes him a very via- ble contributor to the college's accomplishing its purposes and goals. The college students recog- nized this by awarding him "The Faculty Member of the Year" in 1981. May his songs ever reflect his love of his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, and his Spirit filled life mirror the melody in his heart.