1998 Miracle Yearbook

/o2ndty Graduation 1 9 9 8 61 June 6,1998,Cedarville College conferred the associate's and bachelor's degree upon 534 members ofits graduating senior c The processional began as family,friends,and college family members proudly recognized the graduates filing into the packed Jam Jeremiah Chapel. Dr.Bill Rudd,chairman ofthe board oftrustees,opened the ceremony in prayer;thechoral and brass choir then fi the sanctuary with music and praise. The president,Dr.Dixon,addressed the studentsand challenged them directlyfrom theirclass verse,Philippians 1:9,10. Histheme "Excellence in Love"and he addressed three areas wherethe graduatescould demonstratethisthemein theirlives. Theclasssong,wn by graduating senior Mark Warren,"Until the Day"again reiterated the theme ofloving Christ until the day ofHis glorious return. Matt Murphy,the senior class president, presented Dr. Dixon with the senior class gift—a clock that will be displayed in the Technology Learning Center. The clock commemorates the theme for the academic year—"Timeless Truth for Contemporary Cul The clock is meant to serve as a reminder to students to live every hour for Christ,faithfully serving Him. The highlight,the conferral ofdegrees,wasconcluded with the last graduating senior leading the class in the changing ofthe tassel. honorary doctorate ofdivinity degree wasalso conferred to Pastor Eddie L.Hawkins,a prominent African American pastor in Clevel The Cedarville College Medal ofHonor,presented by the board oftrustees to distinguished servants and friends ofthe college who sensitive to the vision and dedication to the advancing of the college, was presented to Gene and Betty Miller. Student acade achievementwasalso recognized asfive graduating seniors,HeatherFourman,Erin Johns,HeidiNeumann,Laurie Weber,and LisaW received scholastic recognition for achieving a cumulative grade point average of4.0 all four years. The president's trophy award also presented to Ruthanne Pierson and Jason Malone. Kirsten Gibbs,theseniorclassadvisor,led the seniorclass,parents,andcollegefamilyin prayerforthe graduatesastheceremonydo with the singing ofthe alma mater and chancellor JamesT.Jeremiah's benediction. The graduates left swelling with pride and filled a sense ofaccomplishment,gratitude,and eagerness to embrace their culture for Christ and apply all that they have learned during t years at Cedarville College. Apice 9 -en Hangosky,Heidi Neuman,Anna Lankhurst,and Shelly Stock celebrate theirfour years togetheroffriendship and dedicated work at Cedarville College. 130 seniors