2004 Miracle Yearbook

To the Students r _ 91 role )640/72 ,932-0111,1 William Brown takes Lynne on a date at Disney World. A young William Brown demonstrates his basket- bill skills on the blacktop. The Brown family celebrates April's High School Graduation. (Top) Dr.and Mrs Brown, April, and Alex wait for a quick ride down a snow covered hill on the softest sled ever made. (Middle) Dear Students, There are days when I cannot believe I dm in higher education. My college career at a state university left mecold.I wasasocialsecurity number, and mostofmyteachers were graduate students because the real professors were busy with writing, research, and other professional activities. The best teachers I had were two professors who were engaging and caring,butthey were fired for"lack of productive scholarship." They were criticized --get this — for spending too much time with the undergraduate students. I guess my experience motivates me to want Cedarville University to take seriously the challenge to mentor studentstopassionatelyloveGod,others, and truth.Lynne and I havefound such a wonderful family at Cedarville who share this same vision. The faculty caresdeeplyforthe studentsand works hard to teach them well. The staff members see their roles as supporters ofwhat happens in the classroom and chapel. The administrators take seriouslytheirresponsibilitytolead well and seek God'sguidancefordecisions. But it is all about the students. Whenever I find myself getting overwhelmed with responsibilities and deadlines, I only have to spend some time with students,and I am refocused. You are why I am here at Cedarville. The students of Cedarville University are fun,loud,focused,and optimistic.Youask hard questions,you expect great things from yourselves, and you really believe God is walking with you.I am honored to serve as your President. This has been a greatstartfor all of us.Weare excited aboutwhatGod will doin the future.It is going to be a great ride! Academics 17