2004 Miracle Yearbook

Senior Sponsor r-con c_xetzton For the last four years, Tim Heaton guided the class of 2004 towards graduation. He acted as supervisor, encourager,and problem-solver,keeping class officers in line and on task. Still, Heaton did not see himself as a taskmaster. "I saw my role as a very hands-off administrator, delegating responsibility to the officers," he said. Heaton also worked as faculty liaison for the class, working to balance the wishes of the class with university preferences. Senior class secretary Marcia Yamarinosaid,"Dr.Heatonapprovedand encouraged the officers astheyserved the senior class. He also acted as a check- and-balance to the office." Officialdutiesaside,Heatontooktime toencouragethe officers in hisown home. "He and his wife once invited all five of the class officers over for dinner one evening,and youcould tellthattheyloved having us there. They made us feel like family," said senior class president Eric Shadle. Theseniorclass officers were grateful for Heaton's leadership, reliability, and encouragement this year as their class celebrated graduation. Shadle said,"Dr. Heaton helped us right up to graduation day. His stability made it easier for us as officers to enjoy this year." Dr.Heaton'sson and daughter-in-law enjoy vacationtogether. Mr.and Mrs. Heaton in a recent portrait. The Heatons stop for a picture in their front yard. Mr.Heaton pauses totake hold ofthe beauty ofthe mountain landscape.(Top) Seniors 97