2007 Miracle Yearbook

a eing a college student awayfrom home has its ups and downs.One guaranteed downer is preparing for examsjust when we were ready to get into the holiday spirit, but Cedarville showed compassion for us poor college kids by setting aside timefor Christmas cheer. Chuck's added to our waistlines with special Thanksgiving and Christmas dinners,decking out the cafeteria with tablecloths and holiday decorations. Rather than heading to the Hive or some other non-cafeteria style food,most students recognized the importance ofthese meals -- the best you'll have in the cafeteria."My dinner was absolutely amazing,"junior Bobby Unis said,"1 liked the table cloths -- it was a treat!' Campus Christmas didn't stop with dinner. After filling stomachs and taking a quick photo with Santa,the festivities continued with a special concert by Denver and the Mile High Orchestra. With a packed house,the band played some of our Christmasfavorites while showing scenesfrom timeless classics like How the Grinch Stole Christmas. The evening wrapped up with a showing ofthe Christmas film Home Alone,warming the hearts of all who snuggled up in their pajamas atthe Doden Field House. Our beloved president,Dr.Brown,then read aloud Christmas stories like Olive,the Other Reindeer,a tale about a dog with an identity complex. Campus Christmas didn't end that night though. On Saturday,students "decked the halls"for Christmas Open House. With winning halls decorated for a"Nursing Home Christmas"in Johnson and a"Trans-Siberian Orchestra"in Rickard,students enjoyed decorating together and expressing their creative flair. Campus Christmasended with a community concert Sunday night. With soundsfrom the University's choral and instrumental ensembles, Cedarville heard the Christmas story read as the weekend ended in praise for the real meaning of Christmas. Junior Beth Chamberlain said ofthe Campus Christmas/'It was nice to be able to cometogether- almost like a family!' n Friends Lisa Mathewsand Karen Poch enjoy their time together in a dorm filled with lights for Campus Christmas.