2004 Miracle Yearbook

„Xonoko ita/a Diligence Rewarded TheUniversitycelebrated its40thannual HonorsDayon March26th,its firstwith Dr. William Brown as President. The Brass Choir played"Entrance to the Court”from Othello as faculty marched forward in their academic regalia and visiting parents and grandparents squeezed into crowded pews. Dr. Brown opened the day with prayer and a few encouraging words for students whose semester was quickly wrapping up. Dr.Woodrecognizedtheclassof2004, asking those graduating with honors to stand. Thirty-seven students stood to be recognizedforgraduatingwithhighesthonor, and even more were applauded for their high honor and honor status. Eachdepartmentpresentedtheirawards in turn, honoring students who have displayed excellence and integrity in the classroom,in ministry,in their church,in their dorm,and in student life. A total of ninety-six awards went out to students from all disciplines, issuing grants, scholarships, and other honors for achievement. SGAChaplainGregGuilerwasgranted the prestigious James T. Jeremiah award. Thisawardhonorsaseniorstudententering full-time pastoral ministry. Kara Gilmore, formerlyHowe,receivedtheRubyJeremiah awardforherfaithfulnesstobothacademics and ministry during her year ofmarriage. Alumni Scholarship and Grant Endowment Fund awards went to Alyson Perry,BethanyStreitmatter,EthanRansom, Rebekah Read,Matthew Sterner, Kimber Porter, Lisa Wendl, Conrad Bear, Amy Kennard, Elizabeth Proemmel, Kimberly Shank, and Courtney Butterfield. These students all represented outstanding scholarship within their departments. The chapel ran late, but the parents, grandparents,award recipients,and proud friends didn't mind: the slips of paper, plaques, and handshakes represented hundreds ofhours ofwork and were well worth their time. TheBusinessDepartment'sChair,Dr.Walker, presentsKarinNyhiuswith TheMarinusHaen MemorialScholarshO,givenin memoryofRene. (Above) Jeffrey Doub proudly accepts The AuSable Fe11owsh0Awardfrom Dr.Flentge,given for his strong commitment of stewardship of creation.(Above Right) The professors'academic regalia prove that CedarvilleUniversityhasveryqualifiedfaculty. 292 Spring