2004 Miracle Yearbook

Dedication rrivo.ieez• ofOtewice When Cedarville grads Carol Ann Towle and Daniel John Estes married on June20,1975,they didn'tknow whatGod had in store for them. They didn't know that within thirty years they would affect theCedarvillefamilyinsuchadistinctway as to warrant a Miracle dedication. But that's exactly what they did. Dr. Estes, Professor of Bible, has taught at Cedarville since 1984. He's also served as an Assistant Pastor, Director ofthe Honors Program, and Academic Vice President.He's chaired many a committee, received myriadhonors, andpublishedin Biblical and educationjournals. Mrs. Estes has workedintheeducation departmentsince 1996, teaching classes at all levels of the teacher licensure programs in the areas oflanguage arts and literature. She'salso playedalead rolein developing the handbookand assessmenttools within the Teacher Education Program. It's nottheirimpressiveresumesalone thatdistinguishtheEstescouple,however. Their classes are known as challenging while enjoyable, but more importantly, students view Dr. and Mrs. Estes as people.Dr.PhilBassetnoted,"Mrs.Estes is known for caring about her students." Dr.Chris Miller had a similar view ofher husband:"He'sjustamazingly well-loved within the department." Dr. Miller also noted that the Estes havecared fortheirfamily as well astheir jobs: "Both ofthem are faithful parents who have significant relationshipswiththeir nowgrownchildren." Dr. Merlin Ager added, "They have modeled authenticity as parents while modeling excellence in the liberal arts." The Estes have also led a book discussion group for students and faculty, whichDr.Agernoted as demonstrative of "their desire to go beyondtheclassroom intheirrelationships." In 1975 Dan and Carol Estes didn't know that they would come to stand for excellence in education andgenuinecaring.Theydidn'tknowthat they would affect thousands of college studentsforthe gloryofGod.They had no idea—but God,of course, did. For this, Cedarville University is humbly grateful. Dr.and Mrs.Estes celebrate their wedding in 1975. Dr.Estes reads to Christina andJoelin 1981.(Above) The Estes family celebrates Christmas in 2004. Dr. Estes views Israel from a camel while touring the country. (Top Right)