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Reflections on How Jerry Terrill Impacted Me

MBBC — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 15:55:43 GMT

When I enrolled as a freshman at MBBC in the fall of 1985, I had the intent of graduating with a secondary education degree with a major in physical education and a minor in mathematics. I wanted to be a teacher and a football coach at a Christian school. After a severe knee injury in a game versus Northwestern College in the fall of 1987, Coach Terrill's classes taught me the role of the athletic trainer in athletics and he instilled a great foundation and love of exercise science within me. During the same semester as the knee injury, the administration implemented the coaching minor that Coach Terrill had developed and I changed my program of study as a result. I spent much of my free time over the next few semesters in the weightroom applying the scientific knowledge that Coach Terrill had given me. The coaching minor is an outstanding program and I still draw upon the knowledge I learned in his classes every day in my work as an athletic trainer and strength coach. Upon graduation and after teaching and coaching in a Christian school for 1 year, I pursued a master's degree in Sports Medicine at the US Sports Academy. This course of study was a direct influence of Coach Terrill as he had been the one who told me about the graduate school. I graduated from the Sports Academy in Dec. 1994 and became a certified athletic trainer in Feb. 1995. I was hired that summer by Penn State Sports Medicine in Hershey, PA, as an athletic trainer. Since 2001, I have worked as the full-time strength coach and certified athletic trainer at the Lower Dauphin School District in Hummelstown, PA. I would have never had these positions and this opportunity to minister to the health needs of thousands of athletes if not for the ministry of Coach Jerry Terrill at Maranatha Baptist Bible College. --Paul LaDuke

Favorite Person: Rick Townsend

MBBC — Wed, 28 Nov 2007 16:19:43 GMT

I remember all of the times on band tour and working for Dr. Townsend. I have enjoyed all of the band tour trips that we have had. Many fun memories have been made, and we get to see him do things we never thought we'd see from him! Also, working for Dr. Townsend has really helped me appreciate all the work he has to do to make band the program that it is. It is a ton of work, and I appreciate his desire to hear such great music being played in so many churches and schools around our country!

--Jamie

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Favorite Person: Randy Midcalf

MBBC — Wed, 14 Nov 2007 21:25:09 GMT

I remember sitting in my first class, English Masterpieces I, with Mr. Midcalf thinking to myself, "Wow! If this guy can make literature fun, I can too!" After taking the class that semester, I changed my major to English Education and loved every second of it. Throughout my 4 years of college, I can honestly say Mr. Midcalf cared for his students in class and out of class. We always knew we would learn exactly what we needed to learn and that we'd be prepared to teach that material to our students someday. Mr. Midcalf was always, always, always prepared and knew his material. He would even re-read the material we were assigned that he'd taught for years just to make sure he'd be ready to teach us! Every class was so much fun and I always looked forward to the classes he taught (especially because he let me bring in chocolate cake!). I am so thankful for the impact he had on my life and for the training he gave me. When I graduated, I knew I was ready to teach, and it was all possible because Mr. Midcalf took an interest in his students and prepared me the best he knew how and with his whole heart.

--Heather

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Favorite Person: Bryan Tanis

MBBC — Wed, 14 Nov 2007 21:00:42 GMT

When I think of Mr Tanis I am reminded of Jude 22 - some having compassion making a difference. Mr. Tanis went out of his way to make a difference in the lives of students. He was concerned about people on every level. He taught me to truly have a heart for reaching others. Not only did he teach how to have a burden for others, but also how to act on this burden. It was Mr. Tanis that taught me how to go on door to door visitation. He was there to share the joy the first time I led someone to the Lord on visitation. I remember him giving me the chance to teach Bible clubs, which was such a blessing. I knew his door was always open, and he was willing to answer questions. Being an immature christian, I didn't understand a lot. He always took the time to answer my questions and always gave scripture to support his answers. I knew Mr. Tanis was praying for me. I also appreciate his sense of humor, ecspecially when his Michigan stuff came up missing. I know that God greatly used Mr. Tanis in my life and I pray as I am involved in ministry that I can have the same impact on others.

--JoDee

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Favorite Person: Mrs. Hershberger

MBBC — Mon, 12 Nov 2007 17:54:02 GMT

Being one of the only guys in the elementary education program, I was frequently in a class of all girls who daily demonstrated incredible creativity. In an attempt to compensate in my uphill endeavors, I figured that if I could get Mrs. Hershberger to laugh during my mini-lessons then I'd have a better chance of a higher score on the lessons. I'm not sure if my logic worked, but I did enjoy one particular opportunity to test my logic. In teaching ratios in our mathematics methodology class, we did a hands-on activity where each student was assigned a ratio to find. Mrs. Hershberger's ratio was to find the number of steps to the back stairwell of Old Main. Consequently, she had to climb the entire stairwell to count the steps. She was a trooper and returned to class with a grin on her face. She handled the task with grace, and she did reward my creativity with positive comments and marks. I have much appreciation for Mrs. Hershberger and her faithfulness. She has been an inspiration and gave me the preparation that I needed to succeed in the classroom and administration.

--Daniel

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Favorite Person: Dr. Weeks

MBBC — Mon, 12 Nov 2007 17:53:47 GMT

I remember him running at ballgames waving the pep stick, getting everyone to yell. I loved his song leading in chapel with his very stiff movements & coming completely off the floor. And in chapel as special events neared,he always encouraged everyone to have a date. He was quite meek sounding until he wanted to wake up a sleeping student in Baptist History; then he was suddenly able to yell the next word of his sentence quite loudly!

--Pam

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Favorite Person: Carol Senn Ruffin

MBBC — Mon, 12 Nov 2007 17:52:54 GMT

I was in her ladies Chorus, took one of her voice classes and was in her choir at Fellowship.. She was always so warm and funny.. I had the best time in the ladies Chorus with her.. I think it was the first year they started it back up, and we were just travelling locally. 96' or 97' maybe. We didn't have fancy matching clothes just a vest..I always thought she was such a lovely woman who was focused on God's will for her life and I know the Lord has truly blessed her life.

--Dora

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Favorite Person: William Licht

MBBC — Mon, 12 Nov 2007 17:46:17 GMT

When I was in my history of CIV class, two girls were in the hallway disrupting the class by having these random bursts of laughter every few minutes. After several cycles of this, Mr. Licht got the whole class to burst out laughing really loudly, exceeding the laughter of these girls. After several rounds of this, the girls caught on, making them laugh even more. It was so funny, this was way back in my freshman year, and it still cracks me up when I think about it!

--Amanda

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Favorite Person: Dr. Cedarholm

MBBC — Mon, 12 Nov 2007 17:44:49 GMT

While traveling with the Chorale to Iowa for a concert back around 1980, there were too many of us to fit on the bus. Dr. Cedarholm loved to drive and so a few of us were selected to travel with him as well. Have you ever heard of Dr. Cedarholm having a led foot??? He sure did. While coming up over a hill, I saw the trooper parked on the side of the road. Oh yeah, lights on and we were pulled over. Dr. Cedarholm was very respectful and we were very very quiet. As the bus passed, their were dozens of heads pressed against the right side of the bus looking at us. He also had a knack for using a map across his lap while driving blocking his view of the road. You can imagine how much we were praying at those times. I'm sure he kept his guardian angel very busy. What memories!

--Jim

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Some folks have been around a long time!

MBBC — Tue, 07 Aug 2007 14:37:45 GMT

Maranatha's history is not primarily about buildings, it's about people. And some people, as you can see, have been around for a long time...and are still here today! Remember Dr. Oats, Dr. Brock, and Larry Carlson looking this way?

What are your memories of them from the early days?