2004 Miracle Yearbook

Inauguration c7 ?ieen/ cWeicOrne On Friday, October 10, after twenty-five years under the same leader,Cedarville University installed Dr. William E. Brown as its ninth president. After a processional by the university's symphonic band,Dr.Paul Dixon opened the ceremony with an invocation, and Dr. David Jeremiah read Proverbs 2:1-8. Representatives from every aspect of the university family then welcomed Dr. Brown as the new president,and President John W.GarlandofCentralStaterepresented other colleges and universities in welcoming Dr. Brown. Dr. Howard Hendricks, a professor under whom Dr. Brown studied while at Dallas Theological Seminary, addressed Dr. Brown on what needed to characterize him as a Christian leader in a speech thatwasbothhumorousandchallenging. Dr. Brown then responded, and, as sophomoreBrandonColassaid,"clearly revealed his enthusiasm and care for students in his inaugural speech." One of the highlights of the ceremony was the presence of Dr. Brown's father.The Cedarville family prayed for nearly a year that Mr. Brown'scancer would notpreventhim from attending his son's inauguration. Cedarville University honored the Brown men by announcing a new department ofbusiness administration scholarship in their honor. Theinauguration demonstratedthe way the Cedarville family excitedly aniticipates Dr. Brown's leadership. Senior Mikala Varneysummed up this campus-wide sentiment when she said, "I think the inauguration was spectacular,and I sensed a great spirit ofprideforourschoolacrossthestudent body. I think that Dr.Brown is such a humble man,and Ican tell thatheisled ofthe Lord. His passion for Christ is evidentin hisloveforthestudents. Jam excited to see what is in store for the future ofCedarville." 16 Academics Dr. Brown gives his inauguration address after receiving the gold chain of leadership. Hours of prayer allow Dr. Brown's parents to share proudly in the inauguration. (Top) Dr.John Garland,President ofCentral State Univer- sity, joins KC Myers, Mr. Spencer, Dr. Matson, and Dr. Jeremiah in honoring Dr. Brown.