1988 Miracle Yearbook

Student Body The Fightfor Lights! T he largest initiated Student Body Project in the history ofthe college climaxed May 4,1988,for the 101 mile run. Students were running to support the Fight for Lights, the attempt to buy lights for the soccer field. These lights would provide the opportunity for late night soccer games,outdoorcampusactivities,and would pave the wayfor theformation of a marching band. The primarygoal behind this project wasto unite the student body behind a single project and show appreciation to the college through this fundrais- ing effort. SBP Chairman Bob Gresh said, "Our goal as a committee in Student Government was to serve the students any way we could by providing a number of activities that were student oriented." This goal was served through activities such as the second annual musical chairs; giving away one of the largest prizes in the history of the school--a car; throwing out hoopin hankies at the basketball games; conducting a human auction on the day ofthe run;and providing T-shirts for those in the 100-mile run." Jeff Brock,the SBP'88 advisor, worked with the project committee throughout the year. Brock said,"The enthusiasm ofthe kids involved with the project was incredible. I think they were enthusiastic because they realized how much the school has done or is doing for them, and they wanted to do something for the school in return." Indeed,the enthusiasm and work ofthose who participated in the project was great and made this the most successful attempt of the student body since 1979 when pews were purchased. Cedarville Spirit camefrom all facets ofthe school.Coach McGillivaryjoined the run, while Dr. Baldwin left his business for the day to lend his support. Some students, like Sharon Michael and Errin Mulberry were auctioned offasslaves for the afternoon.Some ofthe hardest workers at Cedarville, Dr. Dixon and Dr. Wood,showed their belief in the students by doing their part. 146 Student Body Project