inspire, fall 2005: cedarville's yesteryears
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ContentsVolume 16 Issue 1Fall 2005
Features
9 WirelessNetworkExpanding Takeyourcomputeroutsidetodothathomeworkproject— Cedarvillehasitsstudentscovered!
18 Yesteryears Alumnirecallwhatlifeatthe’Villewaslikeintheearlypartof the20thcentury.
22 FriendsforLife RuthYostShelpman’59andSandraMillikinEntner’59are proofthatfriendshipcansurvivetheyearsandthemiles.
Sections
4 Director’sChair5 What’sAbuzz11 HeritageCorner12 AlumniEvents14 TheBigPic©
16 What’stheWord?28 Alumnotes
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A Love StoryTheirs is a story of love and war, of separation and anguish, of joyous reunion and a lifetime of service together. Lloyd and Martha “Pud” Anderson Benham ’41 found God to be faithful during the dark days of World War II as well as throughout the decades since. Read their story on Page 23.
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inspire The Cedarville UNIVERSITY Alumni Magazine
Volume 16 Issue 1
EditorFaith Linn ’83
Publication CoordinatorMichelle Rigel ’04
Copy EditorKara Steinman DeMusz ’02
ProofreadersWendy Miller Orchard ’91Rachel Puckett Rodriguez ’00
Graphic DesignerDan Clingan
WritersMartha BaldwinMonica James Bowen ’92Bill BrownAmy Cartzendafner Button ’97Jennifer ClinganKara Steinman DeMusz ’02Sandra Millikin Entner ’59Joy Fagan ’83Tim GombisMandy Herd Hutchinson ’03Faith Linn ’83Kim Botta Longo ’02David MappesMary Jo MooreRoger Overturf ’75Wynona Geer Pierce ’68Michelle Rigel ’04Julie Roth Schwab ’04Viola Harbaugh Trubee ’33Cessna Catherine Winslow
PhotographersAlumni ContributorsScott L. HuckCarrie L. Savage
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DirectorFaith Linn ’[email protected]
Director’s Chair
One of the joys of my job is to hear the stories of alumni who experienced a different
Cedarville than most of us remember. Whether it was mixing mortar for Faith Hall with President Jeremiah or Cedar Day with the traditional maypole, learning about Cedarville’s history is never boring! In his 1915 inaugural address, the second president of Cedarville College said:
Cedarville College was founded in prayer, has been maintained in faith, and supported by sacrifice; and long after this generation shall have run its race, Cedarville College will live to enrich the nation, gladden the church, and bless the world; and with the years it will grow in material equipment until it becomes the joy of this community and is numbered high among the favored colleges of our country.
Little did he know how true those words would remain. It is because of the legacy of those Heritage alumni and early Baptist pioneers that Cedarville University is what it is today. I’ve often reminded students that it is these alumni and those such as yourselves to whom we owe a great debt of gratitude. It is because our students stand on your shoulders that they can now reach for the stars. Thanks to all of our alumni, both young and old, who continue to share the Cedarville story.
Faith Linn ’83Director of Alumni Relations
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What’s AbuzzWhat’s Abuzz In May 2005, Lynsey Fabian ’04 had the unique opportunity to take her job to Lima, Peru! As the news producer for CDR Radio The PATH®’s, Impact News, Lynsey traveled to Peru to supplement The PATH®’s Compassion International Marathon. For one week, The PATH® focused on informing its listeners about Compassion International, a ministry that allows people to meet the physical, educational, and spiritual needs of a foreign child through sponsorship. Lynsey provided live interviews, audio, and a personal perspective from Compassion’s Lima office as well as from Lima neighborhoods. Lynsey says the trip completely changed her life and her perspective. “I look at life through different eyes,” she said. “I was encouraged by the bright faces and smiles of children who lived in very poor conditions but had the hope of Christ and a better tomorrow because of Compassion. ... I didn’t realize how personal Compassion was with the sponsored kids and their families, how professionally operated Compassion is and the impact it has on families and communities.” While there, she signed up to sponsor a four-year-old boy named Jose. Thanks to the Compassion Marathon on The PATH®, 351 additional children are now being sponsored by American Christians. For information about Compassion and child
sponsorship, call 1-800-336-7676 or visit www.thepath.fm/resources. Don’t forget to visit The PATH®’s Web site at www.thepath.fm to listen to The PATH® over the Internet, order audio of chapel messages, and much more!
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Getting Started Weekend Sees Record Total Enrollment Cedarville University welcomed a record total enrollment this August as more than 3,100 students arrived on campus. Roscoe Smith ’82, director of undergraduate admissions, noted that this year’s freshmen are showing interest in what are commonly termed “hot” career fields. “Following a national trend, there has been a high demand for the nursing major,” he explained. “Other strong academic majors for incoming students are athletic training, education, science and mathematics, social work, and criminal justice.” In the Getting Started Weekend tradition, first-year students and their parents found faculty, staff, and returning students volunteering to help them unload cars and move into the residence halls. “More than 300 returning students helped
welcome the new students and their parents,” said Dick Walker ’74, director of campus activities. “Residence hall staff, Getting Started small group leaders, athletic teams, and student leaders do everything from unloading cars to manning the dish pit to make for a complete ‘Welcome to Cedarville’ experience.”
Lynsey Fabian ’04 with schoolchildren in Lima, Peru
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Earlier this summer, I was sitting in the Louvre admiring the stele engraved with the Code of
Hammurabi. The object, constructed in Babylon 18 centuries before Christ, spoke incredible historical and theological truths. Several people stood spellbound, taken in by the significance before them. Most people, however, trudged by, not even giving a first glance toward the
seven-foot-tall black pillar. There was no pop or sizzle in the display. Who was this Hammurabi guy, anyway? In fact, the museum teemed with thousands who shuffled past objects from the past that beckoned each person to stop, reflect, and learn. The celebrity objets d’art — the Mona Lisa and the Venus de Milo — got the most attention from the crowds. They were not so much admired as they were backdrops for “look where I was” photographs. Sometimes I think a lot of people trudge through life the same way. Today’s Postmodern culture tries to fool us into thinking that the past has little relevance for the present. But we know better. We must not ignore the monuments of our own past and miss their importance to our present. Admittedly, as we get older we look back sometimes with thoughts of nostalgia, sometimes with hearts of thankfulness and sometimes with memories of pain. Cedarville University is filled with all of these. Of course, there are no pillars impressed with ancient codes, but there are life stories that reveal deep truths at work. God was present. God was at work. Some stories are sad and reflect lost dreams and forgotten commitments. Others are accounts of joy and triumph. But behind them all is the reality that God’s story of love is written as the underlying script for all of our lives. In this issue of Inspire, we listen to some of the stories of lives that were touched years ago through Cedarville University. They are not artifacts to be admired but living examples of God’s faithfulness. They inspire because they remind us that Jesus Christ is the same “yesterday and today and forever” (Hebrews 13:8). So, let’s pause to reflect and rejoice.
President’s Pen
Dr. Bill BrownPresident
Who is God? Holy, holy, holy.Who am I? Ordinary.
Where am I going? Heaven.What’s God doing in my life? Training and disciplining me.
How can I see more of God in my life? Keep offering God something to pour
His Holy Spirit into.
These questions and answers were the core of pastor/teacher Dr. James MacDonald’s messages during the 2005 Cedarville University Fall Bible Conference. Dr. MacDonald used these phrases as a framework to emphasize the holiness of God, expose identity lies that humans propagate, envision the realities of heaven, appreciate the discipline of the Lord, and learn about ways God works. Dr. MacDonald is the founding and senior pastor of Harvest Bible Chapel in Rolling Meadows, Illinois. A sought-after conference speaker, he has authored five books, including his recent release Gripped by the Greatness of God. His teaching, which emphasizes the precise exposition of God’s Word and its practical life application, can be heard on his national daily radio broadcast “Walk in the Word.” Cassettes, CDs, DVDs, and MP3s of the 2005 Fall Bible Conference can be purchased through CDR Radio at 1-800-333-0601 or online at http://bookstore.cedarville.edu/mediaministry.
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Business Students Immersed in China A group of Cedarville University students with an interest in international business spent three weeks in China this summer getting a firsthand look at business principles in action. During their tour they had the unique opportunity to hear from many high-profile speakers, including Reginald Chua, editor of The Asian Wall Street Journal; Randy Wilcox ’81, president of Otis Elevator Company (South Asia Pacific Area); and Jaime FlorCruz, the Beijing bureau chief for Cable News Network (CNN). They also met with Dr. Zhenya Liu, a professor and international consultant. As editor of The Asian Wall Street Journal, Reginald Chua shared about the newspaper’s coverage of the influence of technology upon business and society. Randy Wilcox discussed what it is like leading a major company in the Far East (he is responsible for Otis’ operations in 11 south Asian countries). Jaime FlorCruz described the processes of intercultural business exchange from an insider’s perspective, while Dr. Zhenya Liu elaborated on China’s transition from a planned economy to an open market economy, as well as China’s current economic reform strategy. Dr. Franco Gandolfi, Cedarville University Associate Professor of International Business, and Myron Youngman ’76 coordinated the trip, which was the first of its kind at CU. Dr. Gandolfi said the goal was to provide a unique opportunity for Cedarville students to witness the economic unfolding of China. “The current development in China is unprecedented and defies theory — a communist country is opening its doors for economic development and modernization!” he explained. He added, “We were totally immersed in the culture, having been exposed to corporate, political, and social leaders in one of China’s most crucial moments in history — now.” Brian Sallee ’07 said the tour was very enlightening. “The people that we met and the intellectual level of the trip were amazing,” he shared. “I think this experience will help me in the future, because it has broadened my horizons and given me a better understanding of another culture.” Dr. Gandolfi said another international business trip is possible in the near future, adding, “This millennium is seen by many as the millennium of Asia, and I believe Asia merits our attention and close study, particularly greater Asia as a whole.” For more information about Cedarville University’s business programs, visit www.cedarville.edu/business.
Three Named to New Roles Dr. Thomas Cragoe, associate professor of Bible, has been appointed interim chair of the department of biblical education. Cragoe earned his undergraduate degree from Wheaton College and holds both master of theology and doctor of theology degrees from Dallas Theological Seminary. Cragoe joined the Cedarville University faculty in 2001.
Dr. Mark McClain ’89, associate professor of chemistry, has been appointed director of summer school and continuing education. He earned his Ph.D. at the University of Michigan and was a Postdoctoral Fellow at Sandia National Laboratories (1994-1996) and a Summer Faculty Research Fellow at the Air Force Research Laboratory (five years). He joined the
Cedarville University faculty in 1996 and was selected as the Faculty Scholar Award recipient for the 2003-2004 academic year. Dr. Andrew Wiseman has been named director of travel studies and will continue serving as assistant professor of Spanish. One of Wiseman’s priorities will be brokering academic exchange programs between Cedarville University and foreign institutions. He had previously negotiated an agreement between Cedarville and the Universidad de Sevilla in Spain. The most recent project he coordinated was an exchange program with Handong Global University in Pohang, South Korea. Wiseman received his B.A. from the University of Massachusetts at Amherst and also studied at the Universidad de Sevilla in Spain and the Universidad Internacional SEK in Santiago, Chile. He holds an M.A. from Florida State University and a Ph.D. from the Universidad de San Jose, in San Jose, Costa Rica. A Fulbright Scholar, Wiseman came to Cedarville in 2000.
Honor to Whom Honor is DueAlum Honored by International Communicators RogerOverturf’75washonoredonJune23astheInternationalAssociationofBusinessCommunicators(IABC)2005CommunicationLeaderoftheYear.Theawardannuallyrecognizesanindividualwhoexcelsinfourkeyareasofcommunicationleadershipandprofessionalism:careerexperience,communicationvoluntarism,professionaldevelopment,andethicalpractices. Rogerservedasamilitarypublicaffairsofficerfornearly20yearsinassignmentsrangingfrombase-levelpublicinformationdutiesinpeacetimetodirectinganinternationalpresscenterinacombatzone.Healsospenteightyearsteaching,bothattheUniversityofNotreDameandattheDefenseInformationSchool(theDefenseDepartment’spublicaffairstraininghouse).AfterservingasCedarvilleUniversity’sdirectorofpublicrelationsforeightyears,herecentlybecametheUniversity’scommunityrelations/ROTCliaison. RogerisheavilyinvolvedinprofessionalorganizationsinadditiontotheIABC,includingtheAirForcePublicAffairsAlumniAssociation,theMiamiValleyMilitary
AffairsAssociation,andthePublicRelationsSocietyofAmerica(PRSA).HiscommunityinvolvementincludesmembershipintheXenia(Ohio)KiwanisclubandserviceasamemberoftheBeavercreek(Ohio)PlanningCommission. Rogerholdsamaster’sdegreefromCentralMichiganUniversity,andheisadoctoralcandidateatTrinityTheologicalSeminary.Heandhiswife,Linda(Franson)’77,resideinBeavercreek,[email protected].
Solar Splash Team Named World Champs Second Year Straight ACedarvilleUniversityteamofengineershasagainlaidclaimtoaWorldChampiontitle.Theteam,consistingof2005CUengineeringgradsandseniors,recentlywonSolarSplash®2005,theworldchampionshipofintercollegiatesolarboatingheldinBuffalo,NewYork.Dr.TimDewhurst,professorofmechanicalengineering,servedasthefacultyadvisertotheproject. “Wearesimplythrilledatthisaccomplishmentofourstudents,”saidDr.LarryZavodney,chairofCedarvilleUniversity’sElmerW.EngstromDepartmentofEngineering.“SolarSplash®isaninternationalintercollegiatecompetitionthatinvolvesstudentsdesigning,building,andsailingtheir
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Welcome to New Faculty! Cedarville University welcomed 11 new faculty members this fall, including a number of alums:
Dr. Alan Geist ’83 Associate Professor of Sport Management
Aaron Gosser Instructor of Graphic Design
Rebecca Selden Kuhn ’78 Instructor of Physical Education
Dr. Richard Martinez Associate Professor of Management
Patrick Oliver Assistant Professor of Criminal Justice Director of Criminal Justice Program
Rachel Batchelder Parrill ’97 Instructor of Nursing
Dr. Susan Salladay Professor of Nursing
Jennifer Secor ’01 Instructor of Mathematics
Dr. Annis Shaver Assistant Professor of German
Amy Voris Instructor of Nursing
Cynthia Myczka Wingert ’01 Instructor of Biology
Worldview Weekend Actor Kirk Cameron, a born-again Christian, was one of the featured speakers at the Worldview Weekend conference at Cedarville University October 14-15. Cameron joined Ray Comfort, Kerby Anderson, Sean McDowell, and Dr. David Noebel to train attendees to be more powerful and effective Christian witnesses in today’s culture. Through a variety of hot topic discussions, Christian young people and adults alike gained a more comprehensive biblical worldview and learned how to apply it to everyday life.
Ray Comfort and Kirk Cameron were two of the featured speakers at the Worldview Weekend conference at
Cedarville University October 14-15.
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Photo caption: Dr. Tim Dewhurst (right) and members of the 2005 Cedarville University World Championship Solar Boating team pose with their boat. Pictured with Dewhurst (left
to right) are Athan Waldron ’06 of Cedarville, Ohio; Phil Buskohl ’06 of Grundy Center, Iowa; Ross Hauswald ’05 of Brownsburg, Indiana; Mike Mossop ’05 of West Seneca, New York; Scott DeClark ’05 of Grand Rapids, Michigan; Dustin Foster ’06 of Lucasville, Ohio; Tim Kaminsky ’05 of Brooklyn, Michigan; and Stuart Sheldon ’05 of Naperville, Illinois. Team members not pictured are Dave Bartlett ’06 of West Creek, New Jersey; Richard
Lebedda ’05 of Chadds Ford, Pennsylvania; Seth Lynch ’05 of Gurnee, Illinois; and Paul Milby ’05 of Audubon, New Jersey.
boatsandundergoingaseriesofcompetitiveevaluations.Thoseevaluationsincludetechnicalreports,visualdisplays,andworkmanship.On-the-watercompetitionsincludeasprintandamaneuverabilityqualifier,followedbytheSolarSlalom,whichisacombinationofspeedandmaneuverability.Thefinaleventsaresprintandendurancetests.” CU’sentryplacedfirstinthesolarendurance,qualifying,andvisualdisplayevents,andthirdinthesprintevent.Ofapossible1,000points,theteamreceived910—themostpointseverachievedbyateamatSolarSplash®—resultingintheirbeingnamedtheSolarSplash®2005CollegiateWorldChampions.Thisfurtheredthelegacyoflastyear’sCedarvilleworldchampteamandbetteredtheirscoreby50points.Theteamiscontemplatingcompetinginthe2006FrisianNuonSolarChallenge,a220-kilometerraceheldintheNetherlands. TheCUentryoutpacedthoseofteamsfromabout15otherschools,includingCal-PolyPomona,WashingtonStateUniversity,theUniversityofArkansas,theU.S.NavalAcademy,MessiahCollege,andÉcoleTechnologieSupérieurfromMontreal,Canada.Completeresultsofthecompetitioncanbeviewedatwww.solarsplash.com.TheraceisalsofeaturedintheASMEonlinenewsmagazineatwww.asmenews.org/features/805solar.html. The2005CedarvilleUniversityteamwouldliketothanktheirsponsors,includingAshlandSpecialtyChemicalCo.ofDublin,Ohio;EnerSys,Inc.ofWarrensburg,Missouri;FormulaBoatsbyThunderbirdProductsofDecatur,Indiana;GatesCorp.
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Cedarville University has once again been recognized by U.S.News & World Report and The Princeton Review as a quality educational institution. In the August 30 issue of U.S.News & World Report, Cedarville University was placed in the top tier of Midwest region comprehensive colleges for the fifth consecutive year. (Prior to the magazine changing its rating scheme in 2001, Cedarville had been listed in the “liberal arts colleges” category.) U.S.News used factors such as admissions selectivity and student/faculty ratio to determine the rankings. (A more detailed description of the factors is available at www.usnews.com.) Cedarville University was ranked 13th in the Midwest overall for the second year in a row and finished at or near the top of the region in several areas. The Princeton Review listed Cedarville in its “Best Colleges: Region by Region” compilation on www.PrincetonReview.com for the third straight year. This year’s “Best Colleges: Region by Region” listing profiles 644 top colleges and universities from around the nation, including those of 158 select Midwest schools. Schools were selected based on academic excellence and student feedback. Each school’s profile includes candid feedback from students on topics such as diversity, social life, and academics. To view the listing, visit www.princetonreview.com/college/research/regional.
Accolades for CU Wireless Network Expanding Cedarville University has announced a significant expansion of wireless network access on campus, using a “first of its kind” technology. For some time, CU has provided wireless network access in all classrooms, common areas such as the dining hall and library, and in the residence hall lounges. As Dr. David Rotman, director of computer services, explained, “As student use of wireless devices has grown, the University wanted to make wireless access available in outdoor areas and in the bedroom areas of the residence halls. This fall’s improvements include a permanent installation covering outdoor areas and a pilot project covering the bedroom areas of four residence halls.” Cedarville University is the first university in the eastern United States to install advanced wireless networking by 5G Wireless Communications. 5G, whose other clients include UCLA and Cal State Long Beach, distinguishes itself from its competitors by using a minimal number of cellular-style base stations to achieve a low coverage cost per acre. 5G positioned just two sets of high-gain antennas at CU (one on the radio tower, one on the water tower) to blanket the campus. Students can use standard 802.11b wireless cards to gain network access. As a complementary project, Cedarville will install wireless access in the bedroom areas of Printy, Lawlor, McKinney, and McChesney residence halls. Dr. Rotman stated, “Historically, such a project would have required significant cabling to each access point and substantial cost for the access points. The pilot project currently underway includes the use of customized wireless routers. These routers will be placed in selected bedrooms using existing cabling. The routers have been modified to provide enough power to penetrate the concrete block walls which are typical in the bedroom areas of the residence halls. If the pilot project is successful, the routers will be installed in all of the residence halls.”
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Cambridge Scholars Press (UK) published the conference proceedings, which included research on topics from early childhood education to graduate school. Just a few of the diverse subjects were “Childcare Teachers as Mentors of Parents” and “On Being Democrat at an All Republican University.” Conference participant Dr. Lubomir Popov, a professor at Bowling Green State University, stated, “This conference has put Cedarville University on the national map of educational research … [They] should be commended for both [their] scholarly expertise and contribution to the educational research community.”
Psych Department Hosts Prestigious Events The Cedarville University Department of Psychology was pleased to host two prestigious research conferences in the first half of 2005. In April, they welcomed the 19th Annual Ohio Undergraduate Psychology Research Conference (OUPRC). The event gave undergraduate psychology students from around the state the opportunity to present their original, empirical research findings in a public forum. Cedarville’s academic vice president, Dr. Bob Milliman, gave a clear presentation of the gospel at the event. OUPRC was sponsored by a consortium of Ohio colleges and universities and featured keynote speaker Dr. Robert S. Feldman, professor of psychology and director of undergraduate studies at the University of Massachusetts at Amherst. He addressed “Deception and Lying in Everyday Living.” In June, the 17th Annual Ethnographic and Qualitative Research in Education (EQRE) Conference came to Cedarville. Previous institutions to host EQRE have included the University of Massachusetts as well as Teachers College, Columbia University. Sixty-five scholars from institutions such as Harvard, the University of Texas at Austin, Indiana State, Syracuse, and Purdue presented their research findings in both paper and poster sessions. Keynote speaker Peter Demerath, associate professor of social and cultural foundations at The Ohio State University, spoke on “The Science of Context: Modes of Response for Ethnographers and Qualitative Researchers in Education.”
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Dr. Kevin Sims ’74 presented at the June EQRE Conference at Cedarville.
Land Donation Makes Habitat Home Possible On September 18, ground was broken for the first-ever Habitat for Humanity home building project in the village of Cedarville. The event was made possible by a donation of land from Cedarville University. At the groundbreaking ceremony, Cedarville University formally presented the deed for a 0.237-acre lot to Habitat for Humanity of Greene County (HHGC). The Cathy Hallam family, which will live in the home planned for the lot, broke ground, as did some of those who will be involved in the construction. “God has been in this from the beginning, and I am so thankful,” said Cathy. Three village pastors offered prayers of dedication during the ceremony. “Cedarville University has enjoyed more than 100 years of support and encouragement from our neighbors and friends in the Village of Cedarville,” said Roger Overturf ’75, community relations liaison for the University. “It is fitting that the University is able to give something back in this way.” Habitat International is a nonprofit, nondenominational Christian housing organization that has built more than 175,000 houses worldwide, providing shelter for nearly 900,000 people.
Representing Cedarville University, Roger Overturf ’75 presents the deed for 13 Kirkmont Court to Barb Schmidt and Jolene Westafer of Habitat for Humanity of Greene County, and to Cathy Hallam, who will eventually live at the location.
Heritage alumni enjoyed two special events this summer. On July 11, a group of former educators met together for lunch on campus in the President’s Dining Room. Following the meal, they heard an update from Ben Smith ’86 on what has been happening in his life since losing his wife, Jane Adams Smith ’84 (former director of alumni relations), just over a year ago. On August 4, a small group of Heritage alumni went to LaComedia Dinner Theatre where they enjoyed a delicious luncheon and a wonderful production of Beauty and the Beast.
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During Homecoming 2005, Cedarville University dedicated the outdoor sculpture exhibit “The Creation” by trustee Dr. James DeVries. The exhibit consists of eight reliefs illustrating God’s creation of the universe and is attractively positioned in an arc around the Stevens Student Center Lakeside Plaza. “We are grateful Jim has chosen to share his gifts with us,” shared Dr. Bill Brown, president of Cedarville University. “We are blessed to enjoy the work of an artist committed to both excellence and truth.”
Jim began sculpting in 1998, and “The Creation” is not the first work he has presented to Cedarville. In 2003, he donated his sculpture “Good News,” which is a likeness of Dr. Paul Dixon ’94H and is on display in the Dixon Ministry Center. A member of Cedarville’s board of trustees since 1997, Jim is a recognized business leader in the medical industry and resides in Grand Rapids, Michigan.
Sculpture Dedicated on Campus
Trustee Named Exec-in-Residence Cedarville University trustee Lorne Scharnberg has been named the 2005-06 Executive-in-Residence of the CU Department of Business Administration. Lorne’s business leadership and extensive corporate experience led to his selection. Lorne is founder, president, and CEO of Katecho, Inc. in Des Moines, Iowa. Katecho is an original equipment manufacturer of medical devices, including defibrillator electrodes, muscle stimulation electrodes, and ear couplers. Prior to starting Katecho, Lorne was vice president of operations for a heart valve manufacturer and president of Intermedics Catheter Corporation. During his one-year term, Lorne will visit campus four to five times a year to conduct seminars, interact with students and the campus community, and meet with alumni. His work will fulfill the Executive-in-Residence program’s goal of bringing senior-level executives to campus to enrich the learning environment of undergraduate business majors, foster working relationships between business leaders and faculty, and provide faculty and staff with new ideas and perspectives on how to serve the business community.
June 20 — Seattle, WashingtonCamille Holloway Schuette ’95 and Marty ’96 and Jennifer Call Simons ’95 hosted a Cedarville barbeque at First Baptist Church in Bellevue, Washington. With about 50 people in attendance, a Seattle area alumni chapter is in the works!
July 12 — Harrisburg, PennsylvaniaThe ABWE Enrichment Conference at Messiah College is a great place to get Cedarville friends and alumni together. CU Director of Missions Involvement Services Brian Nester and Vice President for Christian Ministries Bob Rohm ’68 welcomed about 80 CU friends to a dessert reception.
July 30 — Denver, ColoradoRedstone Park in Highlands Ranch was a great location for the first Colorado Alumni Chapter gathering. The Leadership Team was excited to have almost 70 alumni and friends in attendance, and they look forward to planning the next chapter event.
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Alumni Events
June 27 — South Paris, MaineWhen the Lifeline Players visited Maine this summer, they enjoyed meeting with a group of Cedarville alumni for a dinner hosted by Tiff Shaw ’96 and South Paris Baptist Church.
July 23 — Chicago, IllinoisThe Chicago Alumni Chapter had their first official event at Alexian Field in Schaumburg, Illinois. The picnic and baseball game were a great opportunity to enjoy fellowship with other alumni and encourage CU students heading to the ’Ville for classes. Don’t miss the next Chicago Chapter event with Dr. Bill Brown on November 8, 2005.
Aug. 6 — Indianapolis, IndianaA summer send-off picnic at Forest Park in Noblesville was the Indianapolis Alumni Chapter summer event. As they interacted with each other, alumni shared advice with new and current students, and students told alumni what CU is like today.
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Alumni Events
Aug. 15 — Cleveland, OhioOn their fall trip, the alumni student volunteer organization DAE enjoyed meeting with a few alumni and new students at Brookside Reservation in Cleveland, Ohio. With only a few days before classes, talk centered around getting back to Cedarville.
Aug. 16 — Grand Rapids, MichiganThe Grand Rapids Chapter Leadership Team, along with DAE, hosted almost 100 alumni, students, and parents at Grand Haven State Park in Grand Haven, Michigan. One of the highlights of the event was the prayer of dedication for students heading to Cedarville.
Sept. 1 — Dayton, OhioThe Dayton Dragons didn’t disappoint the Miami Valley Alumni Chapter at their first event this summer. With more than 200 alumni and friends in attendance at Fifth Third Field, there was plenty of fellowship and fun.
Upcoming Alumni EventsOctober 28
Miami Valley Chapter EventDayton Art Institute
Dayton, Ohio
November 8Chicago, Illinois
November 12 Toledo, Ohio
November 19 Orlando, Florida
December 1 Raleigh, North Carolina
October 20Fall Break Begins
October 24Classes Resume
October 28-29Revolution@Blowout
November 4Grandparents Day
November 4-5Parents Weekend
November 15Pastors Summit
November 21Piano Ensemble Concert
November 21Symphonic Band Concert
November 23Thanksgiving Vacation Begins
November 29Classes Resume
December 5-6Opera Scenes Concert
December 7Jazz Band Concert
December 13-16Final Exams
January 10Spring Semester Begins
Calendar of Campus Events
The Big Pic© presents
Where in the World 2005
Best Overall Tim Fenton ’01 proudly wears his CU shirt as he hikes Angel’s Landing in
Zion National Park, Utah. Given the beauty of God’s creation, this had to be our best overall photo.
Best ParticipationWhat commitment! Bride Lindsey Johnson Lawlis ’04 and her bridesmaids,
Melinda Chord Stolhammer ’04, Molly Rehm ’04, Amy Kennard ’05, and Karee Shev Brown ’04 take time out of the wedding festivities to
show their CU spirit.
Most Unusual LocationWe can’t help but wonder how many times CU has been represented in Antarctica! Conducting fieldwork for a collaborative research project,
Penney Stackhouse Miller ’89 was amazed when a staff worker saw her CU shirt and asked if it was the Baptist school in Ohio.
Best Family PictureWhile in Costa Rica with Score International, the Fourmans and Martins pose for a
family photo. From left to right are Mike and Linda Fourman with their son, Aaron ’03; his wife, Amy Martin Fourman ’02; and Amy’s parents, Vicki Jordan Martin ’77
and Kirk Martin ’76.
Start thinking about where you’ll show your CU spirit next year! To see all photos submitted, visit our Web site at www.cedarville.edu/alumni.
Most PatrioticChristine Fairchild ’05 took Cedarville to the White House on her trip to D.C.
She and Christine Newhard ’04 were visiting Joelle Marquardt ’05.
Most CreativeImagining what CU dorms would have been like with outhouses shows the
creativity of Joy Gilson ’96, Debbie Rotman Roberts ’95, and Nicole Cooley ’97.
Most AdventurousAlumni Chad ’92 and Lauralyn Hackney Davis ’92 (front seats) enjoy their time at
Cedar Point Amusement Park in Sandusky, Ohio.
Honorable MentionAnn Weeks ’00 finished fourth in her age category in the Düsseldorf
(Germany) marathon, representing CU for 26 miles!
Honorable MentionCU professors Dr. Gerson Moreno-Riaño ’94 and Dr. Frank Jenista ’68 participated in a live-fire
exercise with Israeli Special Operations forces at an undisclosed location while studying counter-
terrorism methods and techniques in Israel.
Honorable MentionWhile in Alaska, Gerald Yoder ’98 may have caught the largest fish of any alumnus this
summer.
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L O G O SW h a t ’ s t h e W o r d ?
Throughout the centuries, Bible scholars and teachers have affirmed the importance of drawing the meaning out of the biblical text itself (and not reading one’s own views into the text) and then illustrating the proper relevance of that meaning. As one popular Bible teacher and theologian says, “Meaning is married to the text and only the text.” Application of the meaning is referred to as significance. Significance answers the question of how the meaning of the text relates to the readers. Both meaning and significance are critically important in Bible study and teaching. We celebrate several recent appointments and accomplishments here in the department of biblical education that foster this faithfulness and commitment to the meaning-significance paradigm.
Dr. David Hoffeditz ’92 Has Book Published
As Dr. David Hoffeditz ’92, assistant professor of Bible and Greek, begins his sixth year at Cedarville, he has been honored with his first book publication, titled, They Were Single Too: Eight Biblical Role Models. David writes:
Our culture is inundated with ideas about the single life. Even in the Church preconceived ideas and biases exist — notions such as an individual is “complete” when married, contentment is the litmus test for the “gift,” or only married individuals can serve in leadership roles. This volume takes a fresh look at the topic through God’s perspective by examining the lives of eight individuals from Scripture who were single at some point in their adult lives. Via these various biblical portraits, we will address common issues facing singles, such as understanding what Paul meant by the “gift of singleness,” living with shattered dreams, serving despite social ostracism, remaining committed, and struggling with loneliness, temptation, and self-centeredness.
This work is not intended to foster a pity party, create a dating service, or cast stones at the Church. Instead, David seeks to explore how God intends single women and men to live in this fallen world. The volume should prove to be an excellent resource, not only for the one living solo, but for all who seek to know what God’s Word states concerning this subject.
Meaning-Significance Kudos to Dr. Tim Gombis
Congratulations to Dr. Tim Gombis, assistant professor of Bible, who recently defended his dissertation and received his Ph.D. from the University of St. Andrews in Scotland. Tim’s dissertation addressed a number of interpretative and literary issues in the book of Ephesians. Tim stated:
In my dissertation, I aim to show that there is indeed a very clear and compelling argument that runs throughout Ephesians and that this argument is brought to light when it is read through the lens of divine warfare from the Old Testament. The ideology of divine warfare forms the structure of many passages in the OT and particularly in Psalms. For example, many Psalms proclaim the kingship of God, whose sovereignty is demonstrated by God’s victories over the enemies of Israel, or by His ability to keep the forces of chaos from tearing the orderly universe apart. Because God is the Great King over all the earth, Israel gathers at His temple to celebrate and give Him praise. I argue that these very same elements are found in Ephesians, where Paul first asserts the cosmic lordship of Christ in 1:20-23 and then lists His triumphs over the powers that hold the present evil age in their grip in 2:1-16. This is followed by Paul noting that the people of God do not now gather at the temple to worship, but rather as the temple, the place on earth where God now dwells by His Spirit (2:18-22). Thus, Ephesians has a bit more of an argumentative edge to it, so that in it Paul is asserting and expounding on how it is that Christ is no longer in the grave but is exalted as Cosmic Lord over the entire universe. The rest of the letter shows what this means for living as the people of God in Christ. For Paul, manifesting this triumph means embracing his position of shame and humiliation as a prisoner in order to more effectively show the power of God in the gospel (3:2-13). Triumph is again present in 4:1-16 as God is depicted as the victorious warrior who leads a train of captive powers while dispersing gifts to His church. The ethical section of Ephesians (4:17-6:9) gives direction on how God’s people participate in His cosmic triumph as they live as “the new humanity” while still living among “the old humanity.” As they participate in their identity as the body of Christ, loving others self-sacrificially and pursuing holiness and obedience, the people of God constantly proclaim the triumph of God in Christ. They demonstrate that the power of God is greater than the power of the fallen and defeated powers, and they point to the final day when God’s triumph will be fully manifest and the powers will go down to utter defeat. For Paul, spiritual warfare against the evil powers is fought through daily acts of obedience and self-sacrificial love of others. As we live this way, we manifest
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the triumph of God and make known his great wisdom to the powers (3:10), serving notice that their day of destruction is coming soon. I’m grateful that my thesis has been accepted by the academy, but it is my ultimate aim that it brings glory to God in Christ by being a blessing to His people, the Church.
What’s A Woman to Do?By Dr. Joy Fagan ’89
So what’s a woman to do … or be? A strong possibility exists that this question has made the “Top Ten” in the Church’s “Great Debate” list. Certainly this question has made my personal “Top Three” list. As a Cedarville graduate, I spent my first five years teaching at a Christian high school and the next 10 years here at Cedarville University. I just recently completed my doctoral degree in educational leadership at Southern Seminary. Throughout my educational journey as both student and teacher, the topic of the identity and role of being a “female in Christ” has surfaced repeatedly. I was recently appointed as full-time faculty in the department of biblical education, where my primary focus is on the area of women’s ministry — and thus the journey continues! Scripture is clear that human beings are equally created in God’s image and specifically created as “male and female” (Genesis 1:27). The church has continued to discuss and even hotly debate the biblical concept of the equality of men and women and the distinctiveness of gender. The debate has resulted in two separate ideologies in the church today: egalitarians (equality of essence and “sameness” of roles of men and women) and complementarians (equality of essence with unique roles). I resonate soundly with the complementarian view. I am always amazed, however, at the wide variety of approaches in the practical implementation of theological concepts in both views. A major concern, therefore, is a greater commitment to a categorical ideology than to “work[ing] out [one’s] salvation with fear and trembling” and with a “Berean mentality” (Acts 17:11). In light of that concern, my recently completed dissertation dealt with both ideologies and then utilized an instrument to measure one’s scriptural interpretation of gender issues and roles. The motivation for this endeavor was a challenge to focus on one’s identity (who we are in Christ), including one’s role as rooted in Scripture. We are all unique in Christ with spiritual giftedness, passions, talents, experiences, and personality, as well as gender. The body must utilize all of its parts to edify one another with our unique gifts according to God’s design. We are to grow together toward maturity and completeness, which is the fullness of Christ (Ephesians 4:3-6, 11-13). The challenge for every believer is this: Do we have ownership of the essence of our identity based on Scripture and God’s design? Experiences can drive us to Scripture, but we cannot allow our experience to define our beliefs. Our beliefs must be based on Scripture itself.
As our culture continues to raise more questions that challenge the very foundation of the home, church, and society, we must have a biblical response to the foundational question of “Who am I?” My goal in the area of women’s ministry, therefore, is to challenge our women to know who they are in Christ and to live it out. Women’s ministry is not so much a program as it is a holistic view of who we are and how we should live, effectively influencing others based on that identity. It is living life as God intended for the female members of the body of Christ, and it is an enormous opportunity for us to be salt and light that appropriately reflects “Christ in you, the hope of glory” (Colossians 1:27b). If we are true to who we are as men and women in the biblical sense, we will truly live.
Remembering Mike Holt
On July 4, 2005, Michael L. Holt, assistant professor of Bible, suddenly and unexpectedly went home to be with the Lord. Mike’s love for the Word and passion for teaching made him a natural fit for Cedarville. An experienced pastor, Mike was known for his warm personal care for students. Teaching mostly freshman courses led him into the lives of many at critical points in their personal and spiritual development. With his sensitive, disarming style, he developed a ministry listening to and guiding students to understand and apply the Word to their lives. As a colleague, Mike was a tireless servant. Despite his own busy schedule, he was known for his generosity with his time. In particular, he used his technological expertise to benefit many classes beyond his own. Mike’s success in the classroom, however, was not merely a result of his technical abilities. A quick glance through his current stack of reading or a brief conversation in the hall was enough to understand that Mike was a careful scholar and thoughtful theologian. Mike loved his ministry at Cedarville and worked to be the best professor possible. Since his passing a number of students have reflected on his ministry. One commented, “Cedarville makes a point of trying to be a community and a family … Professor Holt was the professor who made that feeling very real and personal to me.” As colleagues we can testify that it wasn’t just the students who felt the reality of Cedarville’s family through Mike’s ministry. Ezra 7:10 is an apt summary of Mike’s life. It was his life verse. There we read, “For Ezra had set his heart to study the law of the Lord and to practice it, and to teach His statutes and ordinances in Israel.” Mike’s life was a consistent, faithful, fruitful, God-honoring application of Ezra 7:10. He studied, he practiced, and he taught the Word with integrity, passion, humor, and humility. Although his time of ministry among us is over, the fruit of his obedience remains.
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Janice Finke Morris ’43
Janice followed her sister, Kathryn Finke Jurkat ’40,
to Cedarville and majored in education. Like many
students, she lived with families in town — for two
years she lived with Judge Wright and his wife on Main
Street. When Harriman Hall opened, she moved there.
There were no kitchens, and so the
residents ate their meals in the
library basement.
After graduating,
Janice taught first and
second grade in Clark
County. She said that what
she most cherishes about
Cedarville are the friendships
she made because they became
lifelong relationships.
Jane Frame Mills ’39
Jane has always lived in Cedarville. As a child she
attended Cedarville School and then moved across
the street to attend college. “Had Cedarville College
not been here, I might not have gone to college,”
Jane shared. “The Depression had just ended, and so
opportunities to go away
to college weren’t there.”
Tuition was only $150.
There were no dorms
then — most students
rented rooms from local
residents. With students
living with families, the
town paid close attention
to the College and was
very involved. Jane’s family
regularly took in students.
“It was nice because even when I was in grade school we
had students living with us, and that allowed us to be
connected to the College,” Jane explained. During Jane’s
junior year there were four girls living with her family.
Jane studied French and English and said she believes
her freshman class of mostly girls was the largest class up
to that point. Total enrollment then was just over 100.
Her favorite memory was being crowned Cedar Day
Queen. A senior girl and boy were chosen to be Queen
and King, respectively. The only responsibilities for the
royals were, according to Jane, that “the boy gave a talk,
and the girl just had to look royal.”
After Jane graduated, she married John Mills ’37.
They stayed in the area, and Jane served as a
homemaker, volunteer, and substitute teacher.
What Jane cherishes most about Cedarville were her
professors. “The faculty was outstanding,” she recalled.
“I admired their wisdom and commitment. They were
called to be there and it showed.”
Viola Harbaugh Trubee ’33
Having a life-long desire to be a teacher,
I acted on the advice of my pastor and
entered Cedarville College in 1929.
The financial aid of my parents and grandfather,
who was a Civil War veteran, made my education
possible. I earned two degrees in education. The
high point of my college experience was meeting
my future husband, Franklin Trubee ’35. He
became a Presbyterian pastor, and I enjoyed a 27-
year teaching career.
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Marge Lott Bodwell ’42
Living near Cedarville College on a family farm,
Marge attended Cedarville because it was
convenient. Marge’s father, as a member of the
Xenia School Board, often hired Cedarville teachers and
encouraged Marge to attend.
Marge studied chemistry at Cedarville before
transferring to the University of Cincinnati to complete
her degree. After graduating, she worked in her field and
married. After she was widowed,
she returned to live on her
family farm.
Marge’s favorite
Cedarville memory is the
Pajama Parade. Marge and
others would go out in
their pajamas late at night,
try to avoid being seen,
and run as fast as they could
when spotted.
Junia Creswell Laughman ’41
Junia went to Cedarville
because it was the only
place she could afford
to attend. The school was
a sort of family affair for
the Creswells, with Junia’s
parents (Howard C. ’10
and Mary Ellen Lownes
Creswell ’13) and numerous
extended family members having
attended. Junia had seven sisters, four
of whom also went to Cedarville (Alice Rachel Creswell
Funderberg ’38, Mary Helen Creswell Grube ’37,
Rebecca Creswell Straley ’54, and Dorothy Creswell
Butts ’55). Her family lived on a farm just three miles
south of the College.
What Junia cherished most about Cedarville was
“the smallness of it and the friendships that developed.”
Junia was part of a group of six friends who attended
Cedarville School together, starting in first grade and
then graduating from the College. “That was very
meaningful,” shared Junia. Three of the girls sang in a
quartet during college.
Junia went through the two-year teacher program and
taught for one year after graduating. But she discovered
she didn’t like teaching, and so she went to work as a
payroll clerk at International Harvester.
Junia now lives in Clifton, Ohio and still attends
Cedarville chapels and drama productions. She says the
most interesting change in Cedarville is the buildings.
“We only had two buildings when I was a student —
Founders and Collins,” she explained. “The library was
in Founders.” Another difference she noted was that
there was no dress code when she was in college. “We
didn’t need one,” Junia remarked. “We knew how to
dress sensibly!”
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Junia Creswell Laughman ’41 as pictured in the 1940 Cedrus, Cedarville’s yearbook at that time.
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Mary Jo Moore
In the summer of 1949, the Baptist Bible Institute
(which later became Cedarville College) sent out its
first gospel team to represent the school. My husband,
Charles Moore ’51, was part of that team — the other
four were Dean Ainsworth ’50, Ward Weaver ’51, Ken
Andrus ’51, and Vernon Weber ’51. The team traveled
in our Studebaker. It was small for the five of them,
but they survived the close quarters and developed a
wonderful friendship. During their six-week journey that
took them more than 6,000 miles, they represented the
school and shared the gospel in 10 states. My husband
did the preaching, and Ken played the piano while all
sang and gave testimonies. They were good ambassadors
and came home with many fond memories. My husband
and Vernon are with the Lord — I’ve lost touch with the
others. But I know that someday when we are all together
with our Savior, they will reminisce about that summer.
Back then we could never imagine how the Lord would
bless and prosper the Baptist Bible Institute, making it the
wonderful University and witness for Christ it is today!
John Tobias ’37
Like many Heritage
alums, John attended
Cedarville out of
convenience. He lived on a
farm outside of Cedarville
and couldn’t afford to go
anywhere else at that time.
John fondly remembers
his friends from his Cedarville
days. He noted, “When I joined
the Alumni Association there were
15 to 18 of us, and we did a lot together.”
John majored in physical science with minors in math
and English. After graduating, he was drafted into the
U.S. Army and later went to Italy to fight in the 88th
Infantry. After World War II, John served as a teacher for
37 years and earned a master’s degree in industrial arts.
He retired in 1975. In looking back over his educational
and professional career, John said, “Cedarville prepared
me for the fundamentals of life.”
John still lives on the same farm his grandfather
bought in 1828. And living close by the University,
at age 91 John enjoys following Yellow Jacket sports,
especially the basketball games.
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This photo of the first gospel team to ever go out for BBI was taken in the summer of 1949. From left to right:
Vernon Weber ’51, Ken Andrus ’51, Ward Weaver ’51, Charles Moore ’51, Dean Ainsworth ’50
John Tobias ’37 (highlighted) posing in a group photo from the 1937 Cedrus.
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Bucky Shumate ’51
Bucky’s
memories of
Cedarville
College life are filled
with friends and
sports. Many GIs were
coming home from
the war and attending
college at that time, and
Bucky found they were
“nice fellas to hang out with.”
He also enjoyed being captain of the basketball
team his junior and senior years and captain of the
baseball team in his senior year.
After earning his education degree in 1951,
Bucky put his athletics experience as well as his
education to use by becoming a teacher, coach,
and later a principal and superintendent in Ross
County, Ohio. He also served a stint as the mayor
of Frankfort, Ohio.
Bucky said he enjoyed his Cedarville professors
and had a lot of respect for them. He remarked that
they helped prepare him for
future leadership
positions. “The
faculty had patience
with me,” Bucky
explained, “and I
needed that. I had
to listen a lot, which
helped develop the
leadership skills that I
needed later in life.”
Wynona Geer Pierce ’68
My dad, Delbert Geer ’57, was saved about a year
before he joined the first classes at Cedarville’s
Baptist Bible Institute. Studying, working
full-time, and holding down family responsibilities, Dad
completed the three-year degree in four years.
Christian service has always been a major influence in
developing the lives of Cedarville students. Dad’s street
corner preaching, the jail ministry, and missions trips led to
25 years of missionary service before his retirement.
Students were always welcome in our home — which
was an upstairs apartment in downtown Cedarville. Many
came for home-cooked meals. The fellowship my parents
fostered led to lifelong friendships. Dad taught us to pray
for the students. Their energy spent doing things with my
brother and me will never be forgotten. Today many of
these students are pastors, missionaries, and Cedarville
professors. These heroes of my childhood are still on my
prayer list as they continue to mold Cedarville University,
preparing students for the work God has for their lives.
The foundation of Cedarville was shaped by examples
the early students set. These people and their continued
support of Cedarville have made it the University it is
today.
The Lord called Dad home in 1991. He, along with
other early heroes, will live in the hearts and history
of Cedarville. Generations of Cedarville students have
been blessed with a quality education and the awesome
responsibility to be heroes for generations to come.
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Is it possible for a friendship that has usually been separated
by miles, countries, and even continents to survive for 50 years? Two members of the Class of 1959 know it is possible. Ruth Yost Shelpman ’59 and Sandra Millikin Entner ’59 first met in the fall of 1955 when they entered Cedarville College as two of 32 freshmen who were part of what would become Cedarville University. “It was probably a good thing back then that we didn’t realize how different we really were or that we were from totally different cultural backgrounds,” said Sandy, who has gone on to work with many “third culture kids” in her years as a counselor at Cedarville. “I wish I had known then what I know now about the differences in our cultural backgrounds and the way we saw life. I know I would have been much more understanding,” she added. While Ruth had been raised primarily in Africa and had received Christ at the age of four, Sandy had been raised in a small town in northern Michigan, had only been out of the U.S. to go to Canada, and was a new believer. The women believe that only the Lord could have brought such a strong friendship out of such diversity. In those early days, they recalled, there were only about 120 students at Cedarville. Meals were eaten at assigned tables at regular times and on a rotating schedule which made it possible to get to know others. In addition, get-togethers were “all school parties” with a great variety of talent from among the faculty and student body. “We shared so many common things that everyone could laugh at skits and parodies that were often part of such gatherings,” they commented. Each student was required to perform a service for the school each week, which included everything from setting tables to working in the dish pit. Because of the small number of students, many students and faculty were involved in several things at the same time. Faculty members were coaches, class advisors, choir directors, and often truly friends of the students. It was not unusual for an individual to play sports, be in a musical group, and work with a class or student government. “The term ‘wearing many
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hats’ certainly fit that era of Cedarville,” they agreed. The common activities and the fact that the school was small have resulted in many lifelong friendships for the students who attended Cedarville in those early days. “It is amazing to see what God has done in taking that small beginning and building it into the University today. It has been incredible to watch for these past 50 years,” Sandy commented. After college, Sandy and Ruth went totally different
directions as Sandy married John Entner ’60 (with Ruth as a bridesmaid) and Ruth began a lifelong missionary career with Baptist Mid-Missions, first in Africa and then in Haiti. At that time the Entners became part of her support team which has also encouraged the friendship for so many years. The friendship has been sustained because of a love for one another and through periodic communications which have often been difficult, especially in the early days when letters often took weeks to go from one continent to another. “However,” Sandy said, “When Ruth walked back into my life, sometimes after four years, I felt like I could say, ‘And furthermore …’.” They now consider it very special to be able to communicate by e-mail. A special blessing came in 2003 when Ruth married Roy Shelpman ’57, who had been a college friend back in the 1950s. Although Sandy was unable to attend the wedding in Haiti, she was able to make silk flower bouquets for Ruth and her attendants and send them to Haiti with the groom. Several college friends were able to celebrate with the Shelpmans at a reception in Michigan about a month after the wedding. “Ruth has been an example to me since those early days when I was a new Christian and I saw her consistent Christian life, her heart for service, her graciousness, and her patience with me as a new believer,” Sandy concluded. “Her faith and faithfulness have encouraged me throughout these years, even though we have often been very far apart.”
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Theirs is a story of love and war, of
separation and anguish, of joyous
reunion and a lifetime of service
together. Lloyd and Martha “Pud” Anderson
Benham ’41 found God to be faithful during
the dark days of World War II as well as
throughout the decades since.
They met at a dance or “gathering” — she,
a young teacher, and he, an aspiring baseball
coach. The relationship started slowly and
picked up momentum in the way that college
relationships tend to do.
Pud had thought that she wanted to do
something more exciting with her life than
be a teacher. But she grew up in the shadow
of Cedarville College, and in the ’30s, cash
was hard to come by. So a college education
for her meant enrolling in the local school’s
education program, especially since two
siblings were attending at the same time.
Classes were held in what is now Founders
Hall; Alford Auditorium housed the gym,
where she played volleyball. She worked hard
and graduated in 1941. Of the two teaching
offers she received, she decided on the one at
Elizabeth Township School, where she met
one of the school’s graduates at a gathering.
Growing up on the farm, Lloyd looked
forward to going to college. He loved baseball
and envisioned himself as a coach. Miami
University in Oxford, Ohio was his choice
for his education. His love for baseball was
priority until he met this new teacher who
didn’t look like teachers he had known. She
was very pretty, and she was smart, and, he
thought, maybe just a little bit uppity. She
thought he seemed like a really nice guy
and good-looking — a blue-eyed, broad-
shouldered baseball player. They enjoyed each
other’s company and began dating.
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He wondered why people called her “Pud.” She explained
that when she was born and her brother saw her for the first
time, he said, “She looks good enough to eat,” which led to the
nickname “Pudding.” When she was five years old, a serious bout
with scarlet fever took the curl from her hair and resulted in
noticeable weight loss. When she finally emerged from her room
after five weeks of quarantine, her brother declared that they’d
have to shorten the nickname to “Pud” because she didn’t look
so good anymore!
Soon Pud and Lloyd were discussing life as teachers and a
future together. Lloyd was looking at two more years at Miami
University. Pud would continue teaching. Their plan was to
marry when he graduated. Her head was filled with lesson plans
and wedding plans and, of course, Lloyd.
On December 7 of the year Pud graduated from Cedarville
College, she awoke to the news that the Japanese had bombed
Pearl Harbor. Lloyd was in the coffee shop at Miami University
when he heard the news on the radio. He and his buddies were
ready to go defend their country right then, but they continued
in school another year before enlisting in the Marines.
The wedding plans had to be revised. So Pud and Lloyd
planned to be married during his first furlough from basic
training in San Diego. He would come back to Ohio and they
would have a church wedding with their friends standing up for
them, as she had always wanted. Three times the furlough was
scheduled, then cancelled. Lloyd knew he might be shipped out
at any time.
So Pud decided to go to him. Lloyd wouldn’t know if he would
get leave until the last minute. Following a two-day train trip
to California, her only recourse was to haunt the bus depot and
train station in San Diego, searching the faces of thousands of
servicemen emerging from buses and trains. It was a day long
before cell phones and e-mails, but God was working in their
behalf as He always had, unbeknownst to them. After three
days of watching the flood of servicemen, Pud waited for the
last train. One man stood by the last car. He looked the right
height, she thought, but he was thinner, and he looked older,
but there he was! They were married January 10, 1944 in Santa
Ana, California and had three weekends together before Lloyd
shipped out February 15.
Like so many others, they began the long separation of
loneliness and anguish that war brings to a young generation.
It would be two years, February 14, 1946, before they would be
reunited.
Three months later, Lloyd’s First Marine Division was ordered
to attack and take control of the Island of Peleliu, a little chunk
of sand and coral in the South Pacific. A key part of the island
hopping campaign to regain the Philippines, Peleliu claimed
more American lives per foot of soil gained than any other battle
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of the war — 7,800 were killed or wounded. Lloyd’s three Miami
University buddies were killed early in the offensive. Of the 269
men of Company B who attacked the tiny island, 13 walked
away.
The night before the invasion had been a night of fear and
forced levity among the troops on board Lloyd’s ship. But it was
perhaps the most important one in his life. He made his way to
the upper deck where a Navy chaplain was leading a large group
of men in worship. Lloyd gave his heart to the Lord that night
and trusted Him as His Savior. He knew from then on that his
life was in God’s hands. Seven days later, he was one of the 13 in
his company who was able to walk away after the battle.
Pud and Lloyd corresponded every day. She continued
teaching for a while, then moved to Kalamazoo, Michigan to
become director of health education for the YWCA.
The war went on and on, and even after VJ Day, Lloyd was
to spend several more months recuperating from wounds he
received in the battle for Okinawa and from malaria he had
contracted during his time in Peleliu.
He called her the day
he landed in California
and a few days later was
on a train to Chicago
where he was mustered
out of the Marines.
Then he was off to
Kalamazoo and Pud, his
beloved bride.
She was giddy with
excitement. Now it
was waiting in another
train station, in another
place and another time.
Again, car after car
discharged hundreds of
men, deliriously happy
to be home, of course,
but she was saddened to
see that so many were
wounded, tired, broken
by illness. She stood in
her new dress waiting.
Then she saw him.
She had said goodbye
to a strapping, 186-
pound, baseball-playing
Marine. War, wounds, and malaria had taken their toll and Lloyd
weighed in at 139 pounds. But more than ever, he was the love of
her life.
A reporter from The Kalamazoo Gazette took their picture
(below), which appeared on the front page of the paper the next
day. It captured a Valentine’s Day they never forgot.
Lloyd did finish his degree at Miami, and they did have their
life together as educators. The couple served in a number of
central Ohio schools in such towns as Yellow Springs, Hudson,
New Carlisle, and South Charleston, both of them teaching and
he also in administration. A trip to Africa found Lloyd serving as
director of The American School in Kinshasa, Zaire with Pud as
his main teacher. Another international opportunity took them
to São Paulo, Brazil, where Lloyd was dean of The American
High School. Pud’s 21-year involvement as a Girl Scout leader
prompted Lloyd to remark, “That’s a lot of cookies.”
In 1971, Pud attended a Billy Graham Crusade in Houston
with their daughter, Susan, who was with Campus Crusade
for Christ. It was there that Pud gave her heart to the Lord,
thus completing
their spiritual union.
Currently, Southgate
Baptist Church in
Springfield, Ohio is
their church home.
Lloyd and Pud reared
three children and
now bask in the love of
eight grandchildren as
well. They have been
blessed with 61 years
of marriage and enjoy
their retirement years
near Clifton, Ohio.
This article includes
material taken from an
original dramatic script
written and directed
by Dr. David Robey,
presented in the annual
Cedarville University
Veterans Day Chapel,
November 11, 2004.
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Cedarville University shares the
concerns expressed by so many for the
victims of Hurricane Katrina.
The University family is committed to
praying, giving, and volunteering to bring help
and hope in the name of Jesus Christ. The
University has established a hurricane relief
plan with specific financial and volunteer goals
to address some of these needs.
Since mid-September our students have
led the way in giving more than $107,000 for
hurricane relief. We continue to distribute
this money to alumni who have suffered loss
or damage and to friends of the University
who are serving victims and offering relief in
Louisiana and Mississippi.
Beyond their generous giving, more than 500
students have volunteered their school breaks
to do relief work in the areas affected by these
disasters. Several organizations have asked for
manpower, and Cedarville is committed to
sending student relief teams at no expense to
the student volunteers.
Cedarville Reaches Out to Hurricane Victims
A Cedarville alum’s daughter sorts through what’s left after the hurricane.
One Cedarville alum’s Mississippi home after Hurricane Katrina
If you’d like to partner with these students,
we encourage you to share by sending a gift to
Cedarville University, Hurricane Relief Teams,
251 N. Main St., Cedarville, OH 45314 or by
visiting www.cedarville.edu/disasterrelief. Each
$150 collected will allow one student to give three
to five days of hard physical labor.
The next issue of Inspire will be devoted
to Cedarville University alumni affected by
Hurricane Katrina and the CU family response.
If you were personally affected by the hurricane
or have taken part in volunteer efforts, please
share your story by contacting alumni relations at
1-800-837-2566 or [email protected].
Hurricane Aid
Dear alumni family,
Here’s an update on what’s been going on with our family, since we haven’t talked with you in awhile. In June of 2004, we were happy to find out that God was giving us a new little blessing, due to arrive February 2005. Todd ’92 and I were very thankful to have the opportunity to have another child since the doctor had taken me off the treatment for cancer and my health was fine. Hanna (7) and Nathan (5) were so excited to hear about a baby coming, and they began daily praying for the safety and growth of the little one. We couldn’t guess how important those prayers would be!
By November, my back hurt so much (but a lot of women have backaches with pregnancies), and we finally discovered that it was very serious. My breast cancer had returned, spreading into my lungs and spine. The doctor told us that it is not curable. It’s very strange to know that my life here will probably be short, but it is so good to know that my God never makes mistakes and His plans are always right. Humanly thinking, it doesn’t make sense that a young wife/mom should be terminally ill, so I have had to trust God’s Word that says, “‘For My thoughts are not your thoughts, neither are your ways My ways,’ saith the LORD” (Isaiah 55:8) and “For I reckon that the sufferings of this present time are not worthy to be compared with the glory which shall be revealed in us” (Romans 8:18). What a comfort God’s Word and His Holy Spirit are! The Scripture that became special to me at this time is Psalm 104:33-34, “I will sing unto the LORD as long as I live: I will sing praise to my God while I have my being. My meditation of Him shall be sweet: I will be glad in the LORD.” I am thankful that God had convicted me of my sin when I was a teenager so that I came to know the Lord Jesus as my personal Savior back then and that He has been changing me ever since. From the Bible, I know that when my life on earth is over, I will have the blessing of entering Heaven to be with my Savior forever. Therefore, I am not worried about myself dying, but I do have the desire to live here with my sweet family for as long as I can. God has shown us His faithfulness and goodness in the past, so Todd and I knew we could trust Him with this serious health situation also. Many people began praying for us and helping us with various needs, and we are so grateful for their kindness.
The next test showed that the cancer in my spine had fractured one of my vertebrae, which was causing the pain. A wheelchair was necessary to move around. I was flat on my back for several days until a doctor did a procedure called vertibroplasty to inject cement into the backbone at the fractured area. By the next day I was able to sit up and stand again! Praise God! I could not walk very well, but it was such a relief to sit and stand again that it took me a while to notice that my leg wouldn’t cooperate. More tests revealed cancer was destroying my left hip, and on December 6, I entered the hospital because of the intense pain. On December 13, our baby was born by Caesarean delivery, eight weeks early so I could begin treatments. We named our 3 lb. 15 oz., dark-haired son “Luke Daniel,” and we praise God for his safe arrival and great health. The next day I began radiation treatments for my hip and went home December 23. It was good to be home again, and our daily activity was going up to the hospital to visit Baby Luke. He was in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit for three weeks, and we were thrilled to bring him home on January 4. He is healthy and growing well and is a joy to us all!
The pain in my hip was lessening, and it was such a relief to not have to take pain medicine. More tests could be done after the baby was born, and they showed the cancer growing aggressively and spreading in many places. In February, I began taking chemotherapy pills and hormone pills at home, as well as a bone-strengthening drug by IV at the doctor’s office. The doctor’s hope was for the pills to slow down the cancer’s growth and keep the pain minimal. Two months later, in April, tests showed that the cancer was actually decreasing somewhat (instead of growing worse). We are encouraged that tests this month again show the cancer to be decreasing, and we praise God! The doctor is pleased with how things look, and he is having me stop the chemo pills for now and remain on the other treatments. He plans to do frequent tests to keep an eye on the cancer and may put me back on the chemo if needed. [As of November 2005, Julie had to go back on chemo because the cancer is spreading.]
I have been feeling really well, and I’m able to do some things each day. My main activities are feeding Luke his bottles and homeschooling Hannah and Nathan, and Todd helps out with both of those things whenever I’m not quite up to it. It’s hard sometimes to admit that I need help, but it is a good lesson in humility. I am also trying some cooking again, and we enjoy a weekly meal from friends at church. It’s incredible to be active and helping with things around the house again after not being able to be of assistance for awhile! But that was also a lesson to learn: people are still valuable even when they are not able to physically do any helpful things. My dear husband has been a tremendous blessing in his serving me and our family without complaining, and I am so thankful God has put us together. In the last couple of months God has allowed me to be able to walk, and now I use a walker or cane for safety whenever I am not in our house or the wheelchair if a lot of walking would be required. We don’t go very many places, mostly doctor appointments and church. We’ve had a couple family outings that seem like a real treat since I didn’t think I would be able to do those things anymore.
A major factor during all of this experience is that Todd’s job had just ended in October right before I was diagnosed. We soon became so thankful that he could be home full-time to take care of me and the children! God knew ahead of time exactly what we needed. God showed us His provision through sacrificial giving of many people, and that has been an amazing lesson to us. God has provided for all of our needs and like Jesus says in Luke 12:22-34, we are not to worry about food or clothes, but rather seek the Kingdom of God and trust Him to provide.
Another neat aspect of the last seven months has been some opportunities to talk to people about the Lord. He allowed me to witness to some family members who came to visit and to some people at the hospital. There’s also the regular opportunity to speak with our children about everything and point them to the Lord.
We have been amazed and humbled by the number of people who pray for us. God has richly blessed us in many ways, and we know that He has answered many prayers. If you are also led to pray, here are some prayer requests for us:
• boldness to speak of the Lord to everyone and give Him the glory He deserves (see Ps. 115:1)• that our children’s hearts would surrender to the Lord and follow Him and not grow bitter• wisdom for decisions, which include future employment for Todd• that we would trust God fully and not be afraid• encouragement and physical strength• that we would use our time well and live each day for Him, knowing Heaven awaits at the right time
Thank you! Let us know how you are doing when you can.
With love, Julie Halsey
An Inspiring Update from Julie Mummey Halsey ’93
Left to right: Hannah, Todd ’92, Luke, Julie (Mummey) ’93, and Nathan Halsey
Dan ’68 and Nancy Norton Brower ’69 have served the Lord for 30 years in Brazil. They praise God for a few recent decisions for Christ and for how the youth group is growing. Dan and a crew are working on constructing a Christian educational unit at Faith Baptist. They are thankful for the progress that has been made so far.
70sEdie Sartor ’70 and her husband, Tom, praise God that Tom was able to get the correct visa even though he had to go through some extra time-consuming and stressful procedures. Tom and Edie look forward to taking on some new responsibilities this school year. They are missionaries in Bangladesh through the Association of Baptists for World Evangelism (ABWE).Peter Lillback ’74 became the president of Westminster Theological Seminary in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania on July 1, 2005. He will also continue in his preaching ministry at Proclamation Presbyterian Church in Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania.Jim ’75 and Rachel Mayo Chambers ’78 rejoice in all that God is doing in Zambia. They are training Zambians to do follow-up and compassion outreach. Pray for them and for their effectiveness in passing on the ministry. Jim and Rachel praise God for providing the funds for the transformer for the farm.
Rod ’75 and Jeannie Yoder Robison ’76 recently adopted two children, Katelyn (3) and Julia (2). They are also the parents
of Jennifer (21), David (17), and Jordan (8) (children shown above). Commenting on the adoption, Rod stated, “It was a challenging decision to adopt at this point in our lives, but we can’t think of a more significant way to impact a couple of children’s lives for eternity than to
parent them.” Rod is a vice president with Family Life Radio Network, and Jeannie is a part-time registered nurse and homeschool mom. Marty ’78 and Denise Gawthrop Shaw ’78 are moving to Singapore in October 2005 to be more centrally located with World Venture (formerly known as CBI). After living 20 years in Japan, moving to Singapore will be different, but because there are many Japanese living in Singapore the Shaws hope to find opportunities for involvement with the Japanese.Mark ’79 and Debbie Hall Seymour ’83 praise God for His protection as Debbie suffered a minor stroke in May 2005. They arrived in the States a few days later and are under the care of an excellent doctor.
Alumnotes50sBob ’59 and Esther Stutesman Howder ’62 are thankful to be working with the Asia Baptist Theological Seminary. They are pleased that the seminary’s 200 students have the opportunity to work towards a master’s degree while fulfilling all of their other church and Bible school responsibilities.
60sJeannie Lockerbie Stephenson ’61 and her husband, Wally, have enjoyed teaching classes at Mathetes Bible College in Ho, Ghana, West Africa, along with preaching and teaching at Grace Baptist Church in Ho. They are thankful for the strong desire of the nationals to make Christ known.Jan VanHorn Reiner ’66 shares that in February more than 200 people enjoyed a retreat in Brazil. They were able to get away from the worldly festivities of Carnival and enjoy sound preaching and fellowship among believers.Joyce Rudduck ’66 praises the Lord for the wonderful provisions He made as she moved to Waterloo, Iowa in April. She is enjoying ministering to the people where she lives and is working on a translation project. She is also thrilled to be back in her home church.Jon ’67 and Katy Griffin Skillman ’69 work with Voice For Christ Ministries in Bethel, Alaska. In April, the transmitter for their radio station broke. Although this meant no radio broadcasts, several phone calls came in which showed the station that they are hitting their target audience and impacting whole families. The Skillmans praise God for this blessing in a time of struggle.
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Because of the Bombings Like so many other Londoners, Dennis Ian Patterson ’84 may never forget where he was on July 7, 2005. That morning, Dennis was teaching in his Canons Technology High School classroom in the Edgware area in northwest London when the secretary came with the news. Terrorists had just set off bombs on a bus and three subway trains; one of the bombs had gone off at Edgware Road Station. The news was enough to shock anyone, but it was doubly upsetting for Dennis and his wife, Joy. The Pattersons’ seven-year-old son, Micah, and his classmates were headed on a field trip by bus that morning and were to disembark outside the very museum where the last explosion had ripped open a bus. Fortunately, the explosions had occurred before the children’s bus had reached Ground Zero. Dennis noted, “Thanks to God’s grace we are all safe in the Patterson household, but you can imagine some anxious hours for us.” To add to the tension, the next day a serious bomb threat resulted in a school evacuation. Two weeks later, another group of terrorists attempted a second round of bombings in London. Dennis learned that one of the suspected bombers was a former student of Canons Technology High School, where Dennis serves as head of performing arts. Amidst the shock and dismay from this one student came a blessing from another. Fifteen-year-old Kalliopi Florides, a student in Dennis’ music class, wrote a song dedicated to the bombing victims. Dennis arranged and recorded the song, titled ’Cause of You. The song was soon getting votes on Nashville’s “Open Mic Hot 100” list at www.songramp.com, the largest independent music site in the U.S. Within days of its posting, the song had reached number one over all categories, where it stayed for the maximum period of two weeks. Encouraged by its success, Dennis approached several well-known international session musicians to assist him in re-recording the backing track. The song is currently in the final stages of production and will soon be released to raise money for families directly affected by the bombings. The Pattersons live in Edgware, an outer suburb of London, England. Dennis can be reached by e-mail at [email protected].
Reese Named AD of the Year The National Association of Collegiate Directors of Athletics (NACDA) has selected CU Athletic Director Pete Reese ’60 as the recipient of the Athletic Director of the Year Award (ADOY) for the NAIA Northeast Division. The award recognizes athletic directors for their commitment and positive contributions to campuses and their surrounding communities. Criteria for the awardees included service as an athletic director for at least five years; demonstration of commitment to higher education and student-athletes; continuous teamwork, loyalty, and excellence; and the ability to inspire individuals or groups to high levels of accomplishments. All NACDA-member athletic directors in the United States, Canada, and Mexico who met the criteria were eligible for the award. Pete joined the Yellow Jackets athletics department in 1988. In 2002, he was honored by the Alumni Association with the Distinguished Service Award, and in 2003 he was inducted into the Cedarville University Hall of Fame. Pete lives in Xenia, Ohio with his wife, Joyce.
Belleman Named to Hall of Fame Cedarville University Men’s Soccer Coach Ben Belleman ’79 has been elected to the Ohio Scholastic Soccer Coaches Association (OSSCA) Hall of Fame. A former president of the OSSCA, Ben will be inducted into the Hall of Fame at the All-State Banquet in December. Ben posted a 56-30-6 record in four years as head coach at CU. He took one team to the Ohio Division II semifinals and seven squads to the quarterfinals. He was a two-time Ohio Division II Coach of the Year and was accorded the same honor for Division III following the 2000 season. As CU’s head coach, Ben has welcomed regional- and state-level events to Cedarville’s facilities and has served as site manager for those games. Ben came to CU after recording 256 victories during a 21-year high school coaching career. Ben resides in Cedarville with his wife, Amy (Plaggemars) ’82, and children, Andrew ’06, Chelsea, and Alexander.
Dennis IanPatterson ’84 with
grandson Luca Gandolfi
80sJohn Smith ’82 has just completed four years of service on the executive council of the New York State Financial Aid Administrators Association (NYSFAAA), where in 2002 he was the recipient of the NYSFAAA Region II Outstanding Service Award. In addition to his service on the council, John is the statewide chair of the NYS College Aid Awareness Network. John lives in Medina, New York and is the associate director of financial aid at Roberts Wesleyan College in Rochester, New York.Carolyn Winsor Bitner ’84 and her husband, Pete, share that because of the political unrest in Togo, West Africa they left their home in April 2005. They are temporarily staying at the SIM headquarters in Benin. Please continue to pray for their safety and the situation in Togo.
Tim ’84 and Alice Boyd Dysert ’84 are enjoying teaching teens in Madrid, Spain. Mary Lou Kincaid Stovicek ’85 and her husband, Mike, announce the birth of Kai Kasdan Michael on February 21, 2005. He is loved by his sisters, Kyra (5) and Sydney (4). Mary Lou is searching for a teaching position, and Mike works in the construction business with his father. The Stoviceks live in Vermilion, Ohio.Phil Hohulin ’87 received his doctor of ministry degree from Columbia Theological Seminary in Decatur, Georgia in May 2005. He is the senior pastor of Central Presbyterian Church in Lafayette, Indiana.Debbie Holt ’87 shares that her husband, Mike, went home to be with the Lord on July 4, 2005. She appreciates all the support she has received from friends. Please pray for the family in this time of loss.Joanie Hull ’87 is ministering in the Czech Republic. She has gone through some difficult changes within the past year but has always seen the Lord’s hand in it all. She really enjoys having mission teams visit.Doug Iverson ’87 and his wife, Cheryl, announce the birth of twin girls, Emma Rose and Laura Morgan, on December 17, 2004. They reside in Greenlake, Wisconsin.Jeff Leach ’87 was sworn in before the Supreme Court of Virginia, becoming a member of the Virginia State Bar, in June 2005. Jeff earned a juris doctor degree from George Mason University School of Law in 2004 and is an attorney at the Meiburger Law Firm, P.C., in McLean, Virginia, where he practices business, real estate, environmental, and international law.Derek Cheek ’89 received his doctor of ministry degree from Trinity Episcopal School for Ministry in Ambridge, Pennsylvania in May 2005. He is the pastor of Immanuel Lutheran Church in Olean, New York, and his wife, Lynette Morrill Cheek ’90, is a behavioral specialist. They have three daughters, Cara, Lindsay, and Jacqi.Steve ’89 and Sherri Hannay Gerhardt ’88 have been so encouraged by the outpouring of love from their many University friends due to the death of their son, Joshua (5), in April 2005. Steve commented, “God is good and He is never surprised. He continues to provide the strength we need for each day.” Please continue to pray for the family.Stephen ’89 and Jody Hutchison Ross ’90 announce the birth of Katherine Jamie on April 1, 2005. She was welcomed home by her siblings, Cory-Beth, Benji, and Maggie, in Palmyra, Pennsylvania.Dan Scott ’89 and his wife, Diane, announce the birth of Sarah Marie on March 12, 2005. Dan is a business analyst with The Principal Financial Group. The Scotts reside in Des Moines, Iowa.Donna Payne VanLiere ’89 shares that CBS is making her book The Christmas Blessing into a movie that will be televised this winter. She and her husband, Troy ’89, reside in Franklin, Tennessee.
90sJon ’90 and Lori Rogers Haskell ’90 arrived in the States this summer for a one-year furlough. Although it was hard for them to leave Hungary, they know this was the right decision to make. Pray that those they left behind will continue in their faith.Bobby ’90 and Sara Sweetland Hile ’92 have had many transitions this year, including Bobby being named the team leader for the Durban, South Africa field. The Hiles will be moving into a new home in order to be closer to a church plant.Sandy Distler Brown ’91 and her husband, Tom, announce the birth of Allyson Grace on October 29, 2004. She was welcomed home by her brother, Austyn (5), in Warminster, Pennsylvania. They were excited when Austyn asked Jesus into his heart exactly one month after Allyson was born. Tom is a grower at Hines Color, a wholesale greenhouse, and Sandy has been a legal secretary for a small law firm for 14 years.
Jennifer Sainato Parschauer ’91 and her husband, Bobby, have transferred from Word of Life to Titus International. They continue working in the same area of Austria and are now more involved in their local church, where Bobby is an elder. They focus their
ministry in training and equipping Austrian nationals for future ministry.Brian ’92 and Dana Guy Phipps ’90 have been faced with some challenges and fears recently in Turkey. Pray that they will continue to be bold. The Phipps are scheduled to leave Turkey in December 2006.Jared ’93 and Leah Halsey Alsdorf ’93 announce the birth of Katherine Grace on June 18, 2003. Her brother, Jackson (5), awaited her arrival in Brownsburg, Indiana.Paul Anderson ’93 received his doctor of medicine degree from the University of Minnesota Medical School in May 2005.Karen Dieter Linton ’93 and her husband, Greg, announce the birth of Ryan Thomas on February 21, 2005. Big brothers Nate (6) and Eric (3) awaited his arrival. Karen works part-time for Procter & Gamble in Cincinnati, Ohio.Nick Awabdy ’94 and his wife, Nancy, announce the birth of Natalie Regan on December 18, 2004. Nick is a mechanical engineer for Delphi, and Nancy enjoys staying at home. They reside in Xenia, Ohio.Phil ’94 and Sue DeMan Huber ’94 announce the birth of Katie Sue on September 13, 2004. She was welcomed home by her siblings, Carissa (6), Joshua (4), and Amanda (2), in Syracuse, New York. Phil is the pastor of Trinity Baptist Church and has started doctoral work with Gordon Conwell Seminary. Sue stays busy at home with the children.
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Congratulations Janice Warren Supplee ’86 has been named director of the newly created marketing services department of Cedarville University. Janice had previously served as director of external relations in the Division of Enrollment Management. On August 1, external relations was merged with the Advancement Division’s public relations office to form marketing services, which resides in Enrollment Management. In her new role, Janice will lead four teams (church and school relations, conference and event services, creative services, and public relations) in offering integrated marketing services to the campus. Janice lives in Cedarville with her husband, Ed ’85, and son, Ben (3). She may be reached at [email protected].
Above and Beyond Linda St. Clair Nier ’80 found herself taking a fall for students at Madison Rural Elementary in London, Ohio — literally. As the school’s principal, Linda told her students she would jump from a plane if they went “above and beyond” the literacy requirements for Right-to-Read Week. So when students raised more money to buy books, read more than they ever had before, and expressed their love for reading, Linda kept her promise by doing a tandem parachute jump near the school, much to the delight of her pupils. “As a Christian principal in a public school system,” shared Linda, “I believe I can make a difference and instill a Christian value system in a subtle way. That’s why I focused on going ‘Above and Beyond’ in our literacy program.” Linda and her husband, Danny, reside in Wilmington, Ohio. Linda may be reached at [email protected].
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Craig ’97 and Kathy Peterson Perry ’97 announce the birth of Hannah Nicole on April 13, 2005. Her sister, Karisa (2), awaited her arrival in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Craig is the pastor of family ministries at Forest Hills Baptist Church, and Kathy stays at home with the girls.Amanda Foote ’98 and Chad Lindke were married January 8, 2005 at Crossroads Bible Church in Bellevue, Washington. After a honeymoon in San Diego, California, the couple returned home to Syracuse, New York. Chad is a systems engineer at Lockheed Martin, and Amanda is finishing up a graduate degree in the neuroscience and physiology program at SUNY Upstate Medical University.Josh ’98 and Michelle Bolt Halulko ’98 announce the births of their two children. Hannah Michelle was born November 19, 2003, and Emmelyn Joy was born October 10, 2004. Josh teaches at the International Academy of Design and Technology at Chicago, and Michelle is a homemaker.Heather Murdoch ’98 has received her master of science degree in college student personnel administration from Illinois State University. She is the residence coordinator at Florida State University and resides in Tallahassee, Florida.
Dan ’98 and Angela Lenhart Parlin ’98 announce the birth of Ryder Douglas on October 28, 2004. Big brother Jace David (1) welcomed him home in Apex, North Carolina. Dan manages
several Budget Blinds franchises, and Angela helps him part-time but mostly stays at home with the boys.Jessica Angelone Sills ’98 and her husband, Jeff, announce the birth of Cole Jacob. He was born January 26, 2005 and was welcomed home by his big sister, Katie (2), in West Chester, Ohio. Jeff teaches English at Amelia High School, and Jessica is a third grade teacher at Heritage Elementary.
Benjamin Wilson ’98 and his wife, Julia, announce the birth of Ada M Wilson on April 24, 2004, named in memory of Adam Wilson ’95. The family currently resides in White River Junction, Vermont.
Kris Boyes ’99 and Eric Radcliff were married July 3, 2004 at Emmanuel Baptist Church in Hartsville, South Carolina. They had both been teachers in Okinawa, Japan. After a honeymoon in Cancún, Mexico, they made their home in Lynchburg, Virginia, where they are both pursuing master’s
degrees at Liberty University. Eric is a resident director, and Kris is a part-time nanny.
Matt ’94 and Holly Vantil Mitchell ’96 announce the birth of Grace Elizabeth on January 25, 2005. They reside near Fort Wayne, Indiana.
Melinda Bradley ’95 and Bob Hightower were married January 8, 2005 at Bethesda Baptist Church in Brownsburg, Indiana. Several Cedarville graduates were in attendance. After a honeymoon trip to Jamaica, the couple returned to
their home in Indianapolis, Indiana. Bob is a computer/software engineer, and Melinda is a marketing analyst.Scott ’95 and Christine Fischbacher Hayden ’93 announce the birth of Clarisse Emilia Jaclynn on May 16, 2005 in Bangkok, Thailand. Her sisters, Krista (3) and Alizabeth (1), welcomed her home.Brian Nelson ’95 works with Amanda Prusha Young ’01 on an all-Cedarville morning show team at WJQK-FM in Zeeland, Michigan. Brian resides in Holland, Michigan.Chris Ann Terry Schultz ’95 and her husband, Ralph, appreciate the prayers of friends and family during the miscarriage of their second child in April.
Noah ’96 and Renee Cunningham Buehner ’97 announce the birth of Nolan David on August 19, 2004. He joins his brother, Jonah (4), at home in New Milford, Connecticut. Noah is the children’s pastor at Walnut Hill Community Church in Bethel, and
Renee enjoys staying at home with the boys.Steve ’96 and Carrie Beaty Burdette ’95 announce the birth of Hadleigh Danielle on January 26, 2005. Her sister, Rylanne (4), and brother, Payton (2), welcomed her home. Steve is an infectious diseases physician at Miami Valley Hospital in Dayton and the medical director of infectious diseases for Greene Memorial Hospital in Xenia, Ohio. He also holds the academic title of assistant professor of medicine, division of infectious diseases, at Wright State University. Carrie enjoys staying at home with the kids.Kristen Houlihan Marjama ’96 and her husband, Mick, announce the birth of identical twin girls, Ashlyn Rachel and Brooke Lauren, on November 16, 2004. Mick runs a sandblasting company, and Kristen stays home with the girls in Pembroke Pines, Florida.Chad McFadden ’97 and his wife, Sandy, announce the birth of Ian Micheil. He was born March 12, 2005 and was welcomed home by his sister, Adrianna (2). Chad teaches junior high and senior high Bible at Mt. Pleasant Christian Academy in Michigan. Sandy enjoys being a stay-at-home wife and mom.
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Brian ’99 and Andrea Osterc Caldwell ’98 announce the birth of Noah Daniel on December 3, 2004. Brian is a physician assistant in cardiothoracic surgery at
MedCentral Hospital in Mansfield, Ohio. After six years of teaching high school math, Andrea is enjoying staying at home with Noah.James ’99 and Megan Ruoss Clark ’00 announce the birth of Noelle Lynn on December 25, 2004. She was welcomed home by her big sister, Caroline, in Reading, Pennsylvania. James is a learning specialist for Wachovia Bank, and Megan is a part-time registered nurse.
Jessica Black Hicks ’99 and her husband, Steve, announce the birth of their twin boys, Colby Parker and Caleb Ashton, on March 12, 2005. Their sister, Payton Taylor (2),
welcomed them home in Ellsworth, Maine.Allison Justice Thompson ’99 and her husband, Chris, announce the birth of Ezekiel Dean on August 5, 2004. His sister, Angelina (2), awaited his arrival in Noblesville, Indiana. Chris is
Questions to Your Answers Justin Tubbs ’02 has teamed up with Tom Osypian ’02 and a third partner to launch a unique faith-based T-shirt line called “Simple Letter.” This online Christian clothing store has been open since May 2003 at www.simpleletter.com. Justin stated that the goal for starting this business was to provide “questions to your answers.” He explained, “We, as Christians, are commanded to have answers ready about our faith for anyone/everyone who asks. Once we know the answers to our faith, we then are ready to handle questions. Our shirts happen to be one way (of many) to start up conversations over questions, which can lead to real interaction and conversation around the person and work of Christ.” Examples of some of the shirts’ cryptic messages are “White Horse Come Soon,” “Lion of Judah,” and “In Joy.” Included on the Simple Letter Web site is a section called “QCulture” (relating to their question and answer theme). There visitors can submit popular culture reviews and articles on movies, books, music, and perspectives on life. This growing site community has become an integral part of the mission of Simple Letter. Justin and Tom both live and work in Dayton, Ohio. They can be reached at [email protected] or 937-684-8346.
studying to become an emergency room nurse, and Allison stays at home with the kids.
2000sAndrew Blodgett ’00 and his wife, Jenni, announce the birth of Carter Andrew on April 16, 2005. They reside in Traverse City, Michigan.
Hot Dog!
“I feel like a mini celebrity,” shared Shaun Hanna ’05, “because everywhere I go people are so excited to see me.” The 27-foot hot dog on wheels that Shaun is driving just might have something to do with it. Shaun is an official hotdogger for Oscar Mayer®. As such, he has taken the Hotdogger Oath, which includes a promise to “Encourage wiener lovers nationwide to relish the delicacy, ketchup on the great taste of hot dogs, and give in to the craving once it’s mustard.” But all puns aside, being a hotdogger is serious business. At Oscar Mayer’s Hot Dog High in Madison, Wisconsin, Shaun underwent two weeks of what he calls “Top Gun for marketing majors.” His 12-hours-a-day training gave him crucial instruction in marketing, teambuilding, and media relations. Oscar Mayer had to be sure that their new crop of fresh college graduates could handle the public appearances, promotional events, and media relations that are part of being a goodwill ambassador for the company. The two weeks ended with one of the things Shaun had been most looking forward to: lessons for driving the 27-foot-long Wienermobile™. “I finally got to sink my teeth into the job,” Shaun quipped, “and I really relished the opportunity.” Shaun first heard of the hotdogger opportunity through Dr. Jeff Fawcett ’82 in Cedarville’s “Principles of Marketing” class. Shaun thought it would be perfect for him, and apparently Oscar Mayer did, too, because, as Shaun puts it, “I cut the mustard.” Shaun and his hotdogger partner, Katie, have been assigned to drive the east region of the country, stretching from Maine to North Carolina to Illinois. Their first gig with “Our Dog” (the name for their Wienermobile™) was in Milwaukee. “It was quite an experience with people hanging out windows to get pictures, honking, and waving,” Shaun recalled. Shaun says the job is the “ultimate road trip” as it lets him not only get professional training and experience, but also see the country, meet new people, and spread smiles as he hands out Wienerwhistles™ to children. Shaun could soon be driving a Wienermobile™ through your hometown. To find out where he’ll be next, contact Shaun at [email protected].
Chrissy Redfeairn Calderwood ’00 and her husband, Rex, announce the birth of Logan Allan on September 16, 2003. Chrissy and Rex were married March 9, 2002. They reside in Phoenix, Arizona, where Rex manages a terminal of his family’s company, MP Environmental Services, Inc. Chrissy works part-time in the office and enjoys bringing Logan with her.Brenda Mick Felker ’00 and her husband, Brian, announce the birth of Jordan Brian. He was born March 18, 2005 and joins his brother, Caleb (2), at home in Rockford, Michigan.
Elizabeth Johnson ’00 and Michael Caven were married November 27, 2004 in Waterloo, Iowa. After a honeymoon in Panama and Colombia, they returned to their home in West Des Moines, Iowa. Elizabeth owns a weight loss company, and Michael is a civil engineer.
Amber Dahms McCool ’00 and her husband, Joe, announce the birth of Luke Joseph on March 2, 2005. Joe is a senior accountant for Sun Federal Credit Union, and Amber enjoys staying at home with Luke. They reside in Findlay, Ohio.
Sarah St. John Norpel ’00 and her husband, Troy, announce the birth of Aurora Joy on January 21, 2005. They reside in Coralville, Iowa.
Kristina Parr ’00 and Daniel Kinde were married July 31, 2004 in Interlochen, Michigan. After a honeymoon in the Bahamas, the couple returned to their home in Hudsonville, Michigan. Kristina works for an accounting firm, and Dan works for Lear Corporation.
Dan ’01 and LaChelle Peters Rickett ’01 announce the birth of Aubrie LaChelle on July 10, 2004. Dan is an associate pastor, and LaChelle enjoys staying home with Aubrie as well as partnering with Dan in the ministry. They reside in Okemos, Michigan.Bryan Mangin ’02 and Kelly Martin ’05 were married May 14, 2005 at Southgate Baptist Church in Springfield, Ohio. They enjoyed a honeymoon in Acapulco, Mexico. Bryan is a state trooper in Greene County, and Kelly works for the Wade Company in Springfield. They reside in Beavercreek, Ohio.
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Letter from A Soldier
Jacob Noftz ’01 is an infantry medic serving with Bravo Company, 1st/15th infantry, 3rd brigade of the 3rd infantry. He is serving south of Tikrit in Iraq. In the following e-mail, he shares about his experience and explains the accompanying photos.
July 6, 2005 Thanks so much for the support. It helps us a lot over here to know we have support back home. I know public opinion is rather conflicted on our presence over here. It’s good to be reminded that regardless of politics and agendas the soldiers are still loved and respected. … I majored in communication [arts], but my emphasis was theatre. I’m pretty sure some of the comm professors might remember me (although I’m not sure they would like to). You can tell Dr. Jim Phipps ’68 that his persuasive theory and interpersonal communication classes have paid off quite well. I’ll admit things are a bit more difficult when using gestures, expressions, and a 20-word Arabic vocabulary, but I think he would be happy with the results. … I’m happy to be able to give a window into the activities over here. I don’t know how much of the “hearts and minds” aspect is broadcast over there. I hope you aren’t constantly barraged with the violence and body counts. There are things other than all that going on. … Here are some pictures one of the guys took while we were on a patrol. We’d been walking for about two hours and took a break. This family is very friendly to us and we stop here occasionally. Each of the platoons has a family or two that they’ve encountered/adopted and have good relations with.
Whenever possible we drop in on those families if we are patrolling in their area. This was the first time I had been to this house. The kid I’m bandaging scraped up his leg pretty good when he fell off his bike. You can’t really see it, but he is screaming ... he calmed down and warmed up to me later. Ideally, this is how we want our missions to go. We walk around and talk to the people and play with the kids when nobody is shooting at us. Thanks for the support, all of you. I hope to see you soon. Love, Jake
Jake welcomes your e-mails at [email protected], however he asks that you not send forwards.
Luke Tillett ’03 and Callie Edgington ’03 were married July 17, 2004 in Winona Lake, Indiana. They spent the last year teaching high school at an international school in Seoul, Korea. This fall, Luke is attending Trinity Evangelical Divinity School, and Callie is attending Trinity Graduate School in Chicago, Illinois.Jim Duty ’04 is now commander of the 3rd Armored Cavalry Regiment in the 1st squadron with Crazy Troop in Iraq.David Emerson ’04 and Krystal Holdredge ’04 were married April 2, 2004 in Grand Rapids, Michigan, where they reside. Dave is an admissions representative for Cornerstone University, and Krystal works for Hidalgo and DeVries, a market research firm.Justin Zenn ’04 and Rebekah Miller ’04 were married July 10, 2004 in Indianapolis, Indiana. After a honeymoon in San Francisco, they have made their home in Fishers, Indiana. Justin is a nuclear physicist, and Rebekah is a retail sales manager.
Jason ’05 and Heather Konop Potts ’04 announce the birth of Kaleb Micah on June 7, 2005. They reside in Kettering, Ohio.
In Memory OfWe extend our condolences to the families and friends of these dear loved ones.
Albert Yost ’57 went home to be with the Lord on May 14, 2005 in Lock Haven, Pennsylvania. He served the Lord for more than 40 years as the pastor of several churches in Michigan and Ohio.Kent Anderson ’82 went home to be with the Lord on September 4, 2005 after struggling with cancer. He lived in West Chester, Ohio, with his wife, Nancy.Misty Smith Carlson ’02 went home to be with the Lord on August 30, 2005. Misty had been serving as a social worker in Dayton. She and John Carlson were married on August 29, 2005. The next day Misty had a seizure and passed away. Misty is survived by a number of family members, including her brother, Christopher Smith ’00, and sister, Shawna Smith Cosgrove ’04. Cards for John can be sent to 5506 Shady Oaks Street, Huber Heights, Ohio 45424. John is encouraging friends and family to make memorial gifts to Cedarville University.
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Elizabeth Whitley ’02 is serving overseas for two years as an administrator and counselor at Vienna Christian School in Austria. For the past three years, she has been working as a mental health counselor at Linden Oaks Hospital in Illinois. She would greatly appreciate your prayers and support for this ministry opportunity. To learn more about Elizabeth’s ministry, you may contact her at [email protected].
Matthew ’03 and Jessica Hunt Bozzuto ’03 announce the birth of Eliana Marie on January 7, 2005. They reside in Bellbrook, Ohio.
Ryan Flunker ’03 and Emily Pfeister ’04 were married May 28, 2005 in Fairlawn, Ohio. They have made their home in Dallas, Texas, where Ryan is a Dallas Theological Seminary student and Emily is a kindergarten teacher at Canyon Creek Christian Academy.
Aaron Fourman ’03 and Amy Martin ’02 were married October 16, 2004 at Southgate Baptist Church in Springfield, Ohio. After a honeymoon in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico, the couple returned to their home in Enon, Ohio. Aaron works in video editing and videography for Summit Interactive. Amy teaches second grade at Rockway Elementary and coaches reserve girls basketball at Shawnee High School.Victoria Haverlock ’03 and Rhett Cockerill were married December 31, 2004 in Bangor, Maine. The ceremony was followed by a reception and New Year’s Eve celebration with family and friends. The couple resides in Washington Court House, Ohio, where Rhett is employed by the city and Victoria is a sixth grade teacher.
Jonathan Schmid ’03 and Leann Wawro ’04 were married May 15, 2004 at Cedarbrook Hill Country Club in Wyncote, Pennsylvania. Both Jonathan and Leann are teachers at Calvary Christian School in Covington, Kentucky. They reside in Taylor Mill, Kentucky.
Ariel Starbuck ’03 is very excited to be working another year at The Oakes in England, a Christian retreat center. Please pray concerning some vandalism that has occurred there and that no one would be harmed.
Home with Jesus Derek Richardson ’08, a sophomore education major and Air Force ROTC student, went home to be with the Lord on August 27, 2005 following a single-car accident on Bridge Street of Cedarville. As Derek’s family stated, “Derek did a lot of living and touched so many lives in his short 19 years.” Just last spring, he went on a Missions Involvement Services (MIS) trip to Mexico City to help with a camp for missionary kids. Missions work in Mexico was nothing new to Derek, as he had given up each of his spring breaks since the eighth grade to serve in Mexico through his home church. He was also active in the Boy Scouts, having achieved the rank of Eagle Scout and putting in hundreds of hours of service with the organization. Derek’s final gift came through organ donation: his kidneys, pancreas, liver, heart, and one lung were used to give life to others. Derek’s family moved to Xenia, Ohio from Burke, Virginia just two months before his accident occurred. Derek leaves behind his parents, Ken and Susan; brother, Karl; sister, Staci; and many friends and loved ones. Following a memorial service on August 31, Derek was buried in Cedarville’s North Cemetery. Cards can be sent to the Richardson family at 1395 Huntland Ct. S., Xenia, OH 45385. Memorial gifts may be sent to Cedarville University, Office of Gift Planning, Attn: Derek Richardson Memorial Scholarship Fund, 251 N. Main St., Cedarville, OH 45314.
Contact alumni relations at [email protected],
1-800-837-2566, or 251 N. Main St.,
Cedarville OH 45314.
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Three Most Frequently Asked Questions …
1. How can I contact my CU friend?2. What churches do CU alums attend in my area?3. Do you know of any alums who work in this career field?
Asthealumnirelationsstafffieldsphonecallsande-mails,wefindthatthesethreequestionsarethemostfrequentlyasked.Inordertoanswerthesequestionstothebestofourability,weneedyourhelp. Wejustneedtoknowyourcontactinformation,thechurchyouattend,andyouremploymentinformation.Helpusturnthethreemostfrequentlyaskedquestionsintothethreemostfrequentlyansweredquestions!
10. Update your student activities record (to make sure you’ll get invitations to reunions!).
�. Change your password to something you’ll remember.
�. Set a reunion year (if, for example, you started with the class of ’�3, but your diploma says ’��).
�. Choose what info other alumni searching the alumni directory can see about you.
�. Set up your very own Cedarville E-mail for Life e-mail account. (It’s FREE!)
5. Check out your transcript to see if you missed a �.0 mug by .2 or 2.0.
�. Set up a hint for your password (just in case you can’t remember what you were supposed to remember).
3. Update your address, family info, employment, or church information.
2. Post witty messages to others from your major on the discussion forums.
1. Search for long-lost friends in the alumni directory.
Top 10 Th ings You Can Do With A CedarNet User
Name and Password
Go to www.cedarville.edu/alumni for instructions to do any of the above with your CedarNet user name and password. Don’t have a CedarNet user name and password? Contact us at 1-�00-�3�-25��, and we will assign them to you.
Call your friends and
book your trip today!Cabins Still Available!
H ow often have you heard that the key to life is answering a few essential questions? The key to evaluating any writing done by a journalist is to measure how well the article answers a few essential
questions. The key to becoming a partner in Cedarville’s annual fund is as simple as answering the same essential questions: Who? What? When? Where? Why?
Who benefits from gifts given to the annual fund? Students! The desire to help our students is the driving force behind gifts to the annual fund; students benefit from it in every way!
What are my options? There are several options:
1. Give a one-time gift through the mail or online when we send a letter to you.2. Become involved in one of our giving clubs. Torch Club $100+ per year Charter Society $500+ per year President’s Associates $1,000+ per year Chairman’s Council $5,000+ per year3. Give a one-time gift through the mail or online when you read an Inspire article.4. Take advantage of matching gifts. Contact your human resources department or visit our Web site to see if your employer matches gifts. Some employers not only match gifts; they may triple the size of the gift!
5. Give a one-time gift when a Cedarville student calls you. 6. Give a one-time gift anytime!
Where does my gift do the greatest good? Students do not pay the entire cost of their education. No student at Cedarville EVER has. And gifts touch everything that touches students: faculty, educational resources, student aid, Christian ministries, residence hall mentoring programs, chapel services, and more.
Why should you and I give? Because Cedarville has “branded” us for life, and students today need all the good that you and I experienced while we were here.
When can I give? You can send in a gift at any time of day or night, seven days a week, any month of the year. The annual fund works 24/7 for students!
If you have any questions, we’d love to hear from you. Please call us at 1-800-766-1115 or visit www.cedarville.edu and click on “Financial Partners.”
AnnualFundOfficeContact Jeff Brock ’[email protected]
The Essential Questions
CareerNet is a voluntary association of people committed to supporting the career needs of Cedarville University students and alumni. Being a part of CareerNet allows you to identify practical means of support for our current students and our ever-growing circle of alumni. The goal of this association is not to be a job placement agency, but to offer students and alumni meaningful insight into various career fields and life ministries.
Partner with us …• Notify us of job and internship opportunities.• Encourage your company to attend Career Link Events.• Act as a contact in your profession.• Act as a contact in your region.To join CareerNet, contact us at www.cedarville.edu/career or [email protected] or call us toll free at 1-888-562-4811. Our fax is 1-937-766-7876.
Cedarville offers a full schedule of events to serve prospective students. Please encourage students to take advantage of these exciting opportunities in 2005-06:
OctoberRevolution@Blowout (student event featuring Christian bands, worship, and God’s Word)
NovemberScience and Math Day (explore career and ministry opportunities in science and math)
JanuaryLeadership Conference (leadership training for high school students)
FebruaryCedarMania (all-night event for junior high students)Engineering Day (explore career and ministry opportunities in engineering)Music Showcase (honor band, choir, and strings for high school musicians)Business Day (explore career and ministry opportunities in business)Nursing Day (explore career and ministry opportunities in nursing)
MarchJunior Jam (day program for 3rd through 6th grade students)
Bring ’Em to Campus!
JoinToday!CareerNetNeedsYou!
CareerNet … helping students network!
For more information on these and other events, visit www.cedarville.edu/youthevents or call 1-877-CEDARVILLE.
On September 23, 2005 President Bush signed the Katrina Emergency Tax Relief Act of 2005 (KETRA) into law. KETRA provides a number of tax incentives for those who were affected by Katrina and for those involved in relief efforts. The law also contains a very important, although temporary, provision allowing 100% deductibility of charitable cash gifts up to the total of the taxpayer’s adjusted gross income (AGI), whether or not the gifts are designated for Katrina relief. Deductions of cash gifts are normally limited to 50% of AGI. Qualifying gifts must be made between August 28, 2005 and December 31, 2005. This creates a temporary window to make “zero tax effect” IRA and 401(k) withdrawals when the proceeds are used for charitable giving. The money withdrawn from an IRA is totally taxable but will be 100% deductible when used for a charitable gift. The net result is a zero or near zero tax effect. Many donors have been waiting for the opportunity to draw down IRAs for giving purposes without paying the incremental tax. The government has resisted this option on a permanent basis, but has allowed a temporary opportunity in the KETRA law. As always, the effect of changes in the tax law will vary for each individual. You should consult with your tax preparer to determine how best to use the provisions in KETRA.
OfficeofGiftPlanning1-800-766-1115
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Alumni Basketball WeekendRelive the excitement of Yellow Jacket basketball! January 20-21, 2006 is Alumni Basketball
Weekend. You are invited back to campus to enjoy the varsity games on us. Highlights of the weekend are the annual Hall of Fame Banquet on Friday night, the alumni games
on Saturday afternoon, and varsity games Saturday evening. Pre-register by Friday, January 13 to receive discounts, souvenirs, and an extra entry in the halftime prize drawing.
Friday
6 p.m. Hall of Fame Banquet ($14 for adults, $10 for 12 & under) SSC Event Rooms Saturday
12:30 p.m. Women’s Alumnae Game (for former varsity team members) Stranahan Gymnasium2 p.m. Men’s Alumni Game (for former varsity team members) Stranahan Gymnasium2 p.m. Women’s Huddle Time (for former & varsity team members) Callan Athletic Center4:30 p.m. Eat with the Men’s Varsity Team ($4.50 for adults, $4 for 12 & under*) Dining Hall5:30 p.m. Women’s Varsity Game vs. Mount Vernon Nazarene University (free*) Stranahan Gymnasium7:30 p.m. Men’s Varsity Game vs. Mount Vernon Nazarene University (free*) Stranahan Gymnasium
*Prices reflect cost if registration and payment are received by Friday, January 13. Otherwise, tickets will be $3 at the door for the games, and dinner in the dining hall will be at
regular cost ($6.75 for adults).
To register, call 1-800-837-2566 or register online at www.cedarville.edu/alumni.