1989 Miracle Yearbook

DEDICATED TO THE PURSUIT In Pursuit of a Miracle, is the predominant theme throughout the 1988-89 edition of the Cedarville College Yearbook. This pursuit has progressed throughout this institution's history and will continue as Cedarville College grows and prepares for the future. To choose a single person that typifies this pursuit is to give one honor where many faculty and staff are deserving. Many members of the Cedarville College family have served faithfully for many years, giving of themselves to students and to the college, actively involving their time and talents in community and Christian service, and continually contributing to the furthering of the college's mission. But the honor of this year's dedication goes to one who has striven for the last 24 years to make this college what it is today. J. Murray Murdoch, Ph.D., is Professor of History and Chairman of the Social Sciences and History Department. He has enthusiastically taught U. S. History, 111-112, since he came to Cedarville in 1965 and has successfully coached the men's tennis team. Under his 21 seasons' coaching experience, the teams have won District 22 championships 19 times and he has been named "Coach of the Year" each of those times. Even though he has served as interim pastor to a number of local churches, he has also maintained an active publishing life. Two of his books are highly regarded histories for the GARBC fellowship and friends: Portrait of Obedience and The Centennial History of Cedarville College. His family life proves the capstone for this busy professor, pastor, coach, and author. His wife of 31 years, Ruth, and his sons, Jim and Mark, provide the impetus for him to continue to pursue his goal, "Bretheren, I do not regard myself as having laid hold of it yet; but one thing I do: forgetting what lies behindand reaching forward to what lies ahead, Ipress on toward the goalfor the prize of the upward call of God in Christ Jesus"(Philippians 3:13,14). Dr. Murdoch is the chairman of the Social Sciences and History Department. Professor, Pastor, Coach, and Author 16 Dedication A", ,)1 Ifie.