Since its beginning in 1978, Loyal Royals has contributed $200,000 to athletics at EMU. With the generous support from members, the endowment fund continues to grow. This makes it possible to provide items like a steam pack hydroculator for the training room, a new squat rack and seated calf machine for the student fitness center, awards at the athletic banquet and special receptions for the athletes. Contact our office to request a brochure!

Word of Appreciation
While the focus of athletics is often on the players and coaches during a contest, the impact of intercollegiate athletics extends well beyond that to the institution, parents, alumni and local community. The African proverb that says "It takes a whole village to raise a child" has direct application to EMU athletics. It is the efforts of many people that creates the opportunities for growth and development of young people through athletics.
For 26 years, the Loyal Royals have provided creative support to EMU athletics. Many members are themselves former athletes and know how much their athletic experience added to their education. Others are parents of current student athletes who are witnessing the value of the athletic experience in adding to what they began teaching in their homes years ago. And others are members of the community who believe in our mission of developing young people through athletics.
There are numerous ways Loyal Royal members provide support. I welcome their counsel as I give leadership to the athletic program. Their prayers on behalf of coaches and student athletes is greatly appreciated. They attend games lending support and encouragement to players and coaches. And they provide significant financial support for many activities that help us provide a quality athletic program that represents EMU in positive ways. I am deeply grateful for the Loyal Royals and invite you to become a member and add your support to a very valuable part of the EMU mission.
--Dave King, Athletic Director

Steering Committee
Gretchen McCue Baugher, Port Republic, Va.
Beth Bergman, Harrisonburg, Va
Jonas Borntrager, Harrisonburg, Va.
Ted Erickson, Harrisonburg, Va
Marvin Holsopple, Harrisonburg, Va., president
Charlene Yutzy Jacob, Harrisonburg, Va., Secretary
David King, Harrisonburg, Va., Athletic Director
Neal Lewis, Harrisonburg, Va.
Doug Nyce, Harrisonburg, Va., director, alumni & parent relations
Lisa Ehst Shank, Singers Glen, Va.
Eric Swartley, Harrisonburg, Va.
Gina Campbell Troyer, Bridgewater, Va., vice-president

Haverim gives alumni an opportunity to extend their hands of friendship by facilitating student internship and sponsor conferences and lectureships; by providing for scholarship endowments and finance special department projects; and by recruiting new Haverim members and encourage young people to major in Bible & Religion at EMU.

More than 700 persons have graduated from the Bible & Religion department. They have accepted God's call to serve as teachers, pastors, counselors, mission-service workers and church administrators. Others have chosen vocations not directly related to their major, but apply their learning to serve the church in various ways. We rejoice to see how graduates have helped form and lead the church over the last eight decades. Contact our office to request a brochure!

Steering Committee
Michael Derstine, Telford, Pa.
Daniel Hertzler, Scottdale, Pa.
Richard Mininger, Halifax, Pa.
Clyde Kratz, Braodway, Va.
Roger Steffy, Mechanicsburg, Pa., Chair
Doug Nyce, Harrisonburg, Va., director -EMU alumni & parent relations
Nancy Heisey, Harrisonburg, Va., bible & religion department chair
Jill Landis, Harrisonburg, Va.

Board Members
Judy Keener Bomberger, Harrisonburg, Va.
Ruel Burkholder, Linville, Va.
John Fast, Harrisonburg, Va., assistant professor of Music, EMU
Nolan K. Good, Westover, Md., honorary member
Dorothy Hartman, Harrisonburg, Va.
Karen Moshier Shenk, Harrisonburg, Va.
Doug Nyce, Harrisonburg, Va., director -EMU alumni & parent relations
Faye Garber Yoder, President, Harrisonburg, Va.