1988 Miracle Yearbook

GRADUATION! p resident Dixon, on be- half of our 100 faculty and colleagues and our more than 140staff members ofthis college, it is a privilege and pleasure to present to you this 1988 graduating class,"announced Dr. Wood at his first Cedarville College graduation. The 370 graduating seniors then rose and be- gan the con- ferral of de- grees. This climaxed a program filled with be music and an electrify- ing message from Presid- net Dixon from the class verse, I Samuel 12:24. While about 3500 family and friends looked on, Cory Neumann received the Faculty Scholarship Award. lie was graduated with a cumlative grade point of 3.990 in Chemistry. Toni and Terri Van Beveren were the first twins to receive the Presi- dents Trophy; Dan Hale, the male student awardee, was chosen for his leadership, sportsmanship, Christian character, and grade point average. Three students were com- missioned into the U.S. Armed Forces. Lt. Col.James B. Parham of the U.S. Army led the commis- sioning for Ray Wash- burn. U.S. Air Force Capt. Rich- ard G. Dock- er, Jr., com- missioned Randy Amos and Debo- rah Borleis while thier parents assisted. President Dixon end- ed the grant- ing of de- grees by stating,".. I hereby confer upon you the appro- priate bachelor degrees with the rights and privileges thereto. To God be the glory." Melissa Felt conveyed the feelings of all of the graduates upon that first glance at their diplo- mas with an enthusiastic yelp. Mike Warfield gave an exhuberant hug to his Missy Green and Chrissy Friedkin add thier friend Laurie Anderson who returned his with hoops and hollars to the rest of the classes an additional grin for the photographer. immediately following the ceremony. Ray B. Washburn was pinned by his parents upon his commissioning into the U.S. Army. 50 Graduation The front row priviledge was granted to the Bi- ble Department at the graduation ceremonies.