1988 Miracle Yearbook

Professor M. DiCuirci The Dedicated Difference! r he theme of the 1988 MIRACLE has been "Making a Difference in '88." There is a difference at Cedarville College simply be- cause the Lord Jesus Christ is honored through every event, activity and task. This is exem- plified most actively through the lives offaculty,staffand stu- dents. It is the combination of the gifts and talents of many that culminate in a different at- titude and atmosphere on this campus. To chose one individ- ual who actively portrays the talents and the willingness to makea difference in the lives of others is a difficult task.And yet there is one man whose life and testimony have been different and who has therefore been willing to make an extra effort for those around him. Assistant Professor of Music Michael DiCuirci came to Ce- darville in 1979 during a time when heand his wife were seek- ing direction from the Lord for where He wanted them to be. "The position at Cedarville opened so easily and unsus- pectedly that we felt it was a perfect position and nothing shortofGod's will," recalled Di- Cuirci. Since he has been here, the energy in the music depart- ment has never been the same. In 1979, he developed the fine 80-piece symphonic band as well as the popular 100 piece pep band. He tours annually with his symphonic band and recalled that the performance in front of22,000 people at the Baptist Fundamentalist Confer- ence in 1984 where Ronald Reagan spoke was "pretty tops!" He is actively involved with students through his teaching, Chapel leadership, advisorships and friendship. He is fondly recognized for his avid love for Michigan football as well as for driving his big blue Cadillac. Mr. DiCuirci is recognized outside of Cedarville College for his active involvement in his church, Clear Creek Chapel, and in his community. In 1987, he was elected to the Cedarville Village Council. He is also an- nually involved in the Labor Day Parade as well as summer gazebo concert programs. He has displayed a unique gift of being able to transend the boundaries of communication that the Christian world often encounters when dealing with the world. His presence at Cedarville has truly made a difference on this campus. His life is actively making a difference on this campus,in the community and in his church. It is with pride that the 1988 MIRACLE is dedi- cated to Mr. Michael DiCuirci. 214 Dedication