2005 Miracle Yearbook

Special Interest Cedarville's range of special interest organizations could not be wider or more diverse. If students were missionary kids, softies for politics, or simply loved sign language, there was an organization for them. The 2004-2005 school season was a year of beginnings for many new and developing clubs on campus. The Mercy team, a group of students dedicated to the raising awareness of those with handicaps, kicked off at the beginning of spring semester. Another new club, the College Libertarians, sought to bring a wider view of politics to Cedarville. Freshman Nate Washatka,treasurer of the organization, said that the group was established to "promote a political dialogue Cedarville students can take part in, create conscientious citizens and affect the Cedarville community in positive ways." Many events that occurred this year placed special emphasis on certain groups. The Cedarville University College Republicans, for example, were very busy this year. Junior Matt Shiraki, president of CUCR, said that "In January, we were able to attend the Presidential Inauguration, and in February we attended the annual Conservative Political Action Conference in Washington." On campus,the organization rallied the students for the chance to see President Bush drive along Main Street. They also greatly encouraged the students to register and vote. In addition, CUCR helped bring care packages to four students who were serving the country in the war in Iraq. Other special interest organizations reached out to more than Cedarville's students. Students for Religious Freedom had a fascinating ministry.Their primary goal was to "learn about persecuted Christians in other countries and the persecuted church in general." Their focus this year was praying and raising awareness for the churches and missionaries in Asia. The special interest organizations this year, whether big or small, veteran or amateur,all had an effect on students,faculty, and fellow Christians worldwide. David Snow and Matt Shiraki celebrate Bush's victory. Shiraki said,"CUCR was very active this year. We registered voters, served as event staff at several President and Vice President campaign rallies, and volunteered for the presidential campaign, as well as for Senator George Voinovich, Congressman Dave Hobson, State Senator Steve Austria, and State Representative Chris Widener. In all CUCR passed out over 10,000 pieces of literature and made over 3,000 phone calls for the aforementioned candidates. In the spring semester, some of us attended the presidential inauguration as well as the annual Conservative Political Action Conference in DC. Finally, We sponsored our first ever Support our Troops project, which gave CU students an opportunity to write encouragement letters and donate goods to our Cu troops fighting in the war against terror." Kathy Co'gain,Janet Colgain,and DeAnna Austin of Alpha Sigma Lambda demonstrate their organization's greek letters, appropriately, with their hands. 222 Ministries