Volume XXXVI No. 7 Published as a public service since 1985 Friday, Feb. 21, 2020 Wilder Play Attorneys Recommend Reading Suspending Monteagle ‘Looks Like Pretty’ Fire Chief by Leslie Lytle, Messenger Staff Writer Professional actors will read from Elyzabeth Gregory Wilder’s At the Feb. 17 working session, plained the city could not pay him play, “Looks Like Pretty,” on Sun- the Monteagle City Council re- because his wife, Jessica Blalock, day, Feb. 23, at 4 p.m. in the Ten- viewed a letter from city attorney served on the council. Jeremy nessee Williams Center. Th e play Sarah Bible Willis with Bible and Blalock is a volunteer fi re fi ghter. is a co-commission from the Sloan Bible, P.C., recommending termi- “You tried to get me to resign,” Foundation and Geva Th eatre and nating the employment of Mon- Holmes said. “I already have an will last for two hours with inter- teagle Fire Chief Mike Holmes. attorney hired.” mission. Th ere will be a reception The letter cited “Holmes recent “If we don’t do what the city at- afterward. conviction for criminally negligent torney tells us to do, we need to re- In “Looks Like Pretty,” Charlie homicide,” stating “We fi nd it prob- sign,” Gilliam said. “We don’t want is in love with Shirley, the Kodak Happy Valentine’s Day from Sewanee Elementary School. lematic to allow him to remain in any of the fi re fi ghters to resign.” Color Girl. With fair skin and the fi re chief position.” Th e law fi rm Holmes and assistant chief auburn hair, she is the basis by proposed suspension with pay until Blalock walked out during the which all photographs are color Holmes’ April sentencing. discussion. The council did not balanced. But when Gloria, an Holmes was present for the vote on Holmes’ suspension or African-American employee, asks subsequent discussion. termination. for his help after the disappear- “We would prefer to pay you up According to city recorder Deb- ance of her daughter, they both until sentencing,” said Vice Mayor bie Taylor, one of the volunteer fi re begin to question how we perceive Tony Gilliam. fi ghters turned in his equipment the light, color, and beauty. “Looks “Th en what?” asked Holmes. next day and most of the city fi re Like Pretty” examines who is seen Holmes said he was appealing the fi ghters have resigned, but because and who is invisible, and how sci- conviction and pointed out another they are volunteers, their offi cial ence and technology play a role in felon worked for the city. status is unclear. Taylor is contact- manipulating the narrative. “He’s not in a supervisory posi- ing them to verify their status. Se- Elyzabeth Gregory Wilder is the tion,” Gilliam said. “He served his wanee Volunteer Fire Department Tennessee Williams Play wright- time and probation.” Assistant Chief Doug Cameron in-Residence. Her plays have been Alderwoman Jessica Blalock said SVFD would respond to Mon- produced at the Royal Court Th e Franklin County Democratic Party held its annual Presidents’ Day objected to suspending Holmes. teagle area calls if necessary. (London), Denver Center Th eatre, Spelling Bee/American History Bee on Feb. 17 at the Sewanee Senior Center. Assistant Fire Chief Jeremy In other business, Mountain Alabama Shakespeare Festival, Th ere was food, fun, friendly competition, and entertainment from magician, Blalock asked who would serve Goat Trail Alliance Board Presi- Arden Th eatre, Triad Stage, New Finn Gallagher. Th e winners of the three contests are as follows: Spelling Bee, as chief. dent Nate Wilson presented the Conservatory Th eatre, and Hart- grades K-third: Abigail Salter, a fi rst-grader at Tuscaloosa Magnet School “We want to talk with you about council with options for extending ford Stage, among others. in Tuscaloosa, Ala. Spelling Bee, grades fourth–eight: Maggie Lu Rudd, a that,” Gilliam said. Gilliam ex- (Continued on page 6) fourth-grader at Sewanee Elementary School. American History Bee: Michael Register for Franklin of Winchester. Pictured are Abigail Salter and Maggie Lu Rudd. SUD Elects Offi cers; Reviews the Rotary Ward to Present Solo Water Loss Metrics Club Chili by Leslie Lytle, Messenger Staff Writer Organ Recitals At the Feb. 18 meeting, the Sewanee Utility District Board of Com- Cook-Off by Bailey Basham, Messenger Staff Writer missioners elected offi cers for the coming year. To educate the board Music has been a part of Geof- trumpet, but during his studies at on an issue critical to public water utilities, SUD manager Ben Beavers Mark your calendar for the frey Ward’s life since he was young. ASU, the organ became his focus. presented an overview of water-loss metrics, how water loss is calculated, second annual Monteagle-Sewanee Early on, his father demonstrated a Drawing inspiration from his and the fi nancial ramifi cations. Rotary Club Chili Cook-Off on deep appreciation for classical and father’s love of music, Ward went Th e meeting opened with the swearing in of new commissioner Doug March 7 in the Cushman Room church music. Ward said that is on to study trumpet, piano, pipe Cameron. Board President Charlie Smith welcomed Cameron back, at the Bairnwick Women’s Center something he carried with him into organ and conducting. Later this “We’re glad to have your expertise on the board.” Cameron previously on Mississippi Avenue on campus. his professional life. month, he will present an organ served two, four-year terms on the SUD board, fi ve of those years as If you consider your chili recipe Ward, who is the University’s or- concert showcasing the works by president. extraordinary or just plain good, ganist and choirmaster, fi rst began Camille Saint-Saëns, Johann Se- Th e board elected Smith president, Cameron vice president, and Paul then enter as a team and fi nd out. studying the organ as a student of bastian Bach, Jehan Alain, Herbert Evans secretary. Entry fees are $50 for community Arizona State University. His back- In discussing water-loss accountability, Beavers referred the board to teams and $25 for student teams. ground was initially in piano and (Continued on page 6) the annual water audit report, a benchmark reviewed by the state comp- Committee judging begins at troller in the annual audit assessment of public water utilities. 11:30 a.m. Prizes will be awarded Of the 109 million gallons of water SUD produced in 2019, 30.3 for fi rst, second and third place. Animal Harbor Chili Benefi t million gallons counted as non-revenue water, or water not paid for. 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Th e Catechumenate will con- The annual Pancake Supper Ash Wednesday marks the begin- Church News tinue Wednesday, Feb. 26, at 6:30 will be held at the Father Adamz ning of Lent, a 40-day season of All Saints’ Chapel Kenneth Miller, assistant profes- p.m. in the Women’s Center. A ca- Parish House in Tracy City, 5–7 fasting, prayer and refl ection. In sor of church music, and Zach- tered meal will be provided. Based p.m., Tuesday, Feb. 25. Th e menu worship during the Ash Wednes- Growing in Grace continues around fellowship, study, openness, day service, we mark ourselves Sunday, Feb. 23, at 6:30 p.m. in ary Zwahlen, assistant university will be waffl es, pancakes, sausage, organist. and conversation, the Catechume- bacon, homemade maple syrup, with ashes as a reminder that we All Saints’ Chapel. Rick Wright, nate serves as a foundational piece are sinners, facing our own certain chef and director of Sewanee Din- Ash Wednesday, Feb. 26, marks mike, coff ee and orange juice. Cost the beginning of a dramatic transi- for the Christian faith, as well as is adults $5, and children $3. Th is death, and in need of God’s sav- ing, will share his story with us. a forum for discussion for people ing help. Cowan First Baptist is Th is informal worship service is tion as we leave behind the season event is sponsored by the Episcopal after the Epiphany and enter into of all backgrounds. We will begin Church Women. located at 316 W. Cumberland St. designed for students and commu- discussing Ash Wednesday and Th e speaker will be Rev. Dr. John nity members, featuring student-led the season of Lent. Th ere will be two services on Ash Wednesday the Rite of Enrollment. All are Cowan First Baptist Daniels. Th e service is sponsored by acoustic music, a diff erent guest welcome. 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Th e All in the South Cumberland complete the trail to Tracy City, Wilson said, and must spend a portion The Monteagle First Baptist Eucharist and Disposition of Ashes of the money each year. Construction will begin in April on the section Plateau are invited. Come if you at St. James will be at 5:30 p.m. Church is hosting a fundraiser for are diabetic, pre-diabetic, have a from Summerfi eld Market to Cumberland Bible Chapel. Plans call for Women on Mission. Th e All You During Lent there will be an the section from Nickajack Trail/Scenic Road to Summerfi eld Market family member who is diabetic, or adult class that meets each Sunday, Can Eat Waffl es Supper is 4–7:30 just want to learn more. to follow Dubose Street, which runs parallel to Highway 41 South and p.m., Th ursday, Feb. 27. Th e sug- from March 1 through April 5 – use part of the street for the trail. gested donation is adult $7 and Palm Sunday, beginning at 10:30 An individual holds a deed giving him ownership of Dubose Street, children $4. You may dine in or Otey Parish a.m. Th e title of the class is “Walk- Wilson said. According to Gilliam, the county maintains the street. carry out. Everyone is invited. Th e This Sunday, youth meet at ing the Way of the Cross,” and it Th e MGTA off ered the deed holder $3,000 an acre for the land, 1.46 church is located at 239 1st St., 9:45 a.m. in Brooks Hall for will invite us to walk with Jesus as acres, and the owner countered with an $80,000 price. Wilson said the Monteagle. Sunday Service Hour. Infants 6 He journeys from condemnation property could be acquired with a Quiet Title since it was a public street. weeks to children 4 years old are to crucifi xion. Yet we all know the “Th e city can’t pay for trail maintenance,” alderwoman Blalock said. Morton Memorial United invited to the nursery beginning story doesn’t end on the cross be- Alderwoman Rebecca Byers concurred. “We can’t put any more on the Methodist at 8:30 a.m. Th ere will be nursery cause we fi nd new life in the power city,” Byers said. for both services and the Sunday of the resurrection on Easter morn- Wilson pointed out the city would own the section of trail beyond Th is weekend we step over a School Hour. Children ages 3-11 ing. Please join David Boyd, our threshold, so to speak, a marker Summerfi eld Market to Ingman Road as well as the section of trail in are invited to join us in the Godly seminarian, and Fr. John as we look town, and there would be “a disconnect” if the city did not own the for the Christian year, moving Play 2 room Claiborne Parish deeply into the journey Jesus made from the season after Epiphany Dubose section. “Th e trail will bring in a half-million dollars revenue House. along the Via Dolorosa to achieve annually to the town,” Wilson said. “You’re not interested in owning into Lent and collectively mov- Th e Otey Parish Adult Forum, our salvation. As a guide, we will ing closer to the celebration of the street?” meeting in St. Mark’s Hall on use the book, “Praying the Stations Th e general agreement voiced by the council was, “no.” the resurrection. Th is Sunday is Sunday mornings 9:45-10:45 of the Cross: Finding Hope in a Transfiguration Sunday, when Th e council also discussed ending the contract with E-911 and moving a.m., is open to the public. Th e Weary Land” by Margaret Adams police dispatch to police headquarters as a cost savings measure. Mayor we move from an adoration of the theme of this year’s Forum is Parker and Katherine Sonderegger. light into an encounter with our David Sampley explained the city was incurring excessive expense for “Practicing Our Faith in a World Eerdmans, 2019. E-911 operators’ overtime. own personal darkness during the of Need.” All are welcome. Th is 40 days of Lent. And, if we pay “Eighty-fi ve to ninety percent of the calls are EMS,” said E-911 Direc- Sunday, Julia Bates will present Sisters to Off er tor Wanda McDaniel. attention, we will discover we are “Youth and the Church,” with a not as alone, as we sometimes feel, Contemplative Prayer “We’re running an ambulance service and not getting paid for it,” said focus on the ‘assets’ children and Gilliam. “Th e police don’t have a dispatcher.” McDaniels will investigate when we examine our darkness. youth develop in order to become Service We will mark this threshold by The Sisters of St. Mary look the cost of radios, a generator, and security for operating dispatch from healthy adults. the police department. looking to Matthew 17:1-9 and The SEARCH Institute has forward to hosting another contem- preparing ourselves for this jour- spent 50 years studying healthy plative prayer service on Friday Feb. ney. You are invited to join us for children who become successful 21, at 7 p.m. in the convent chapel. Ward (from page 1) coff ee at 10:30 before the service. adults. Out of that research came Th e service is part of their ongoing Howells and Max Reger. Th e con- Before making Sewanee home, A well-staff ed nursery is available. a list of 40 assets, both internal series of retreats, workshops and cert will be at 7:30 p.m. on Friday, Ward previously worked as the Join us on Wednesday, Feb. to the child and external in the worship services open to the com- Feb. 28, in All Saints’ Chapel. Healey Willan Organ Scholar at 26, as we mark the beginning of community, that support solid munity, and all are welcome. Th is recital precedes his perfor- Saint Mary Magdalene Church in the Lenten season with an Ash physical, mental, and emotional The theme for the February mance with the Trinity Church on Toronto, Canada. He said that ex- Wednesday service at 6:30 p.m. growth. One of the external assets service is noise pollution and its im- Wall Street in New York City. Trin- perience was formative in further- Morton Memorial will host is church membership. Th is adult pact on human and wildlife health. ity Church is an inclusive Episcopal ing his appreciation for liturgical “Eat Well. Be Well,” a free diabe- forum will explore how the mem- Th e service will feature improvised community focused on service to music. tes prevention program sponsored bers of a church can contribute to music by talented local musician others, and Ward’s performance at “This was truly the greatest by the University of the South the lives of children they see every Andy Gay as well as intentionally the church is scheduled for 1 p.m., experience of my life up until this with Dr. Karen Gilson, Certifi ed week. Youth who have grown up selected video presentations, time Th ursday, March 12. point. I hardly made any money, Diabetes Educator, MD. Th e fi rst at Otey Parish will act as modera- for hearing scripture and selected “The recital at Trinity Wall and I was constantly busy learning session will be from 5:30 to 7 p.m. tors for group discussion. readings, and periods of silence for Street is part of their concert series as much as I could from the mul- on Monday, Feb. 24 and will con- contemplation and prayer. called Pipes at One. Th e music pro- tiple choirs, priests and the director gram at Trinity is one of the best in of music. Saint Mary Magdalene Unitarian Universalist the country. Th ere is a professional has two choirs for their principal ROB MATLOCK choir in residence as well as many liturgy every Sunday. Th ere is a CONSTRUCTION COMPANY The Unitarian Universalist NEW HOME BUILDING Church of Tullahoma service be- other choirs, orchestras and concert male chant choir that performs AND REMODELING gins Sunday at 10 a.m., followed series,” he said. from the front of the church and by refreshments and a discussion Ward and his wife, Hilary, who an SATB motet choir that sings PHONE: 931-598-5728 period. Th e church is located at works as a visiting professor of from the balcony. Healey Willan CELL: 931-580-5728 3536 New Manchester Hwy., music and managing director of established the tradition of music : [email protected] EMAIL Tulla homa. the Sewanee Summer Music Festi- excellence at this church from 1921 For more information, call val, have been in Sewanee for four to 1968 and it continues to this day. (931) 455-8626, or visit the years, and Ward said the inspiration Th e beauty of the liturgy and the church’s website at Sunday, Feb. 23, 2020 Mooney’s 4 p.m. Tennessee Williams Center Market & EmpEmporiumorium Two hours with intermission ) ORGANIC, LOCAL FOODS A co-commission from the Sloan Foundation )SUPPLEMENTS & TOILETRIES and Geva Theatre )GARDEN & BIRD SUPPLIES A reception will follow the reading. 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Come one come all and let the 27, at McGriff Alumni House. Night Owls is a wildly popular late-night year in a row. Th is year the students present), wage and earning state- good times roll for a New Orleans- and volunteers are working with ments (W-2, 1099, etc.), dividend philosophical discussion society at the University of Chicago that brings themed celebration in St. Mark’s together students, faculty, and other members of the community to talk the University of the South, fi nan- and interest statements (if this Hall of Claiborne Parish house. cial nonprofit BetterFi, and the applies to the resident filing), about controversial topics like love, sex, death, violence, and artifi cial On Tuesday, Feb. 25 at 5 p.m., you intelligence. Join Agnes Callard, founder of Night Owls, for the fi rst ever South Cumberland Community birth dates of the resident(s) and won’t want to miss the Fat Tuesday Fund-sponsored South Cumber- dependent(s), and banking account meeting of the Sewanee Night Owls chapter, where we will discuss the festivities and feast hosted by the question “Is plagiarism morally wrong?” (Callard will try to convince land Plateau VISTA Program. and routing numbers for direct Otey Parish Life Krewe. Everyone Regular morning hours will be deposit (found on a blank check). us that it’s not.) Dessert will be served. and every age is welcome, so invite On Friday, Feb. 28, from 3:30–5 p.m., in Convocation Hall, Callard maintained at BetterFi in Coal- If a resident fi ling does not have all your friends and neighbors. mont on Monday and Wednesday a social security card, then he/ will present a talk “Why Does Love Hurt?” Th e menu will delight your taste Love is something positive: an appreciative and benevolent response 8:30 a.m.–noon. BetterFi is located she must bring an IRS Individual buds with red beans and rice, with in the old red brick Tower or Citi- Taxpayer Identifi cation Number to something (taken to be) good. But there are times when love hurts. a vegetarian offering provided. How is it possible that sometimes the way in which we appreciate, engage zens State Bank building right near (ITIN) assignment letter. Th ere will be King’s Cake for des- the junction (9933 State Route 56). 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Th is collaborative project, led by Greg Friday–Sunday, Feb. 21–23, 7:30 p.m. Ever” from the Deched Elementary Pond, professor of art, transforms the University Art Gallery to recall Dark Waters School K–second graders at the the library of the Highlander Folk School as it existed near Monteagle PG-13 • 126 minutes Artisan Depot. Th e reception is at from 1932 to 1961. A tenacious attorney uncovers a dark secret that connects a 5 p.m., Friday, Feb. 21. Everyone is To support the community archive work aimed at preserving growing number of unexplained deaths to one of the world’s larg- invited to attend. Sewanee’s Black History, Highlander Libraries is hosting weekly est corporations. While trying to expose the truth, he soon fi nds Th e community and member drop-in oral history sessions on Tuesdays from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. himself risking his future, his family and his own life. show “Big” is on display through Documentaries about social justice and Appalachia will screen every March 1. Wednesday, Th ursday, and Sunday at noon. Wednesday–Sunday, Feb. 26–March 1, 7:30 p.m. In honor of the Arts and Ales On Wednesday, Feb. 26, at 5 p.m., there will be a Just Mercy Just Mercy event that is happening this year screening at Guerry Auditorium. Th is is hosted by the Sewanee chapter PG-13 • 137 minutes on March 28, the Artisan Depot of NAACP in collaboration with the 213-A Leaders Program After graduating from Harvard, Bryan Stevenson heads to is showcasing art that honors On Th ursday, Feb. 27, at 4:30 p.m., , there will be a “Just Mercy” Alabama to defend those wrongly condemned or those not af- your taste for beer. Th e commu- Reception at the University Art Gallery. At 6 p.m., there will be a forded proper representation. One of his fi rst cases is that of Walter nity show “Beertopia” will feature Panel Discussion in Guerry Auditorium. Th e panel features Kuntrell McMillian, who is sentenced to die in 1987 for the murder of an crafts and art, and will be a really Jackson, activist and creator of Preventing Adolescents from Incarcera- 18-year-old girl, despite evidence proving his innocence. In the years fun show for all you beer lovers. tion Nationwide (P.A.I.N), and Khalil Cumberbatch, an advocate for that follow, Stevenson encounters racism and legal and political Th e show will run from March criminal justice and immigration policy change. Anthony Donaldson, maneuverings as he tirelessly fi ghts for McMillian’s life. 5-March 29. Th e reception is at assistant professor of history, moderating. Hosted by the Sewanee 5p.m., March 20. chapter of NAACP in collaboration with the 213-A Leaders Program. 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His duties will begin on March 1. diving teams concluded the 2020 Kate del Balzo timed a 2:17.20 Cathell becomes the 11th head coach in the women’s soccer program, Series Sweep Southern Athletic Association to finish in fourth place in the replacing Patrick Johnston who stepped down in December. In his fi ve- (SAA) Swimming & Diving 200 butterfl y B-cut. Isabell Loy year head coaching career at Centenary (La.) and Rensselaer (N.Y.), he has posted a 48-33-11 career record. of Pioneers Championships from the Birming- fi nished with a 2:23.25 in the B- After allowing two runs in the ham CrossPlex on Saturday. Both cut of the 200 backstroke, while “I am thrilled that Greg will join the athletic department as our head women’s soccer coach,” said Webb. “His extensive experience and top of the ninth, the Sewanee base- men’s and women’s teams fi nished Anna Hawkins Dulaney fi nished ball team had to rally in the bottom in fi fth place. with a 56.60-second spring in the competitive success as a Division III head coach will serve our program well, and I expect our team will thrive under his leadership.” half to secure the series sweep of Gabby Acker had a memorable 100 free B-cut. Adelle Dennis also Carroll University, defeating the day with the 200 breaststroke on qualifi ed for the B-cut of the 200 Prior to his arrival on the Domain, Cathell spent the last three seasons as the head coach for the Centenary College of Louisiana in Shreveport, Pioneers, 4-3, on Sunday from Saturday. Th e sophomore earned breaststroke. Montgomery Field. an NCAA B-Cut time of 2:25.86 In the 400 freestyle relay, the posting a 29-21-3 record. He turned a program around that saw a total of 20 wins in the fi rst fi ve seasons in the Southern Collegiate Athletic A traditional pitcher’s dual in in the preliminaries. In the fi nal, quartet of Mabry, Acker, Dulaney the series fi nale on Sunday, each she set a new school and meet re- and Loy posted the fastest time of Conference (SCAC). Cathell led the Ladies to their best fi nish in program history in the team scratched across just one run cord in the event, posting a NCAA the 2020 season with a 3:45.11. in the fourth. Carroll struck fi rst in Invite time of 2:19.58 to win the Carl Failing improved his career Division III era in 2019, fi nishing with a 16-3 record and a 10th place ranking in the United Soccer Coaches West Region poll. Additionally, the top half thanks to a Sewanee event. and school record time in the 100 error. After sweeping the one-meter freestyle fi nal by 0.46 seconds to the 16 wins tied a school record, also set in the 1995 and 1996 seasons. Th e 2019 season also saw one student-athlete from Centenary, Migui In the bottom half, the Ti- awards on Th ursday, the trio of win the event at 45.66 seconds. gers evened the score with a Jake Noel Whitlock, Paisley Simmons James Hoyt fi nished in third Boldrin, named an All-American by the United Soccer Coaches. Ad- ditionally, Boldrin was named the SCAC Off ensive Player of the Year. Woolard sacrifice fly, bringing and Olivia Durfee swept the three- place in the 1,650 freestyle with a home Chris McNulty. meter diving. Whitlock won the season-best time of 16:32.64. In his time with Centenary, he coached 11 selections to the All-SCAC Team. Four more innings past and event with 394.50 points. With Th e team of Anthony Carbone, nothing was decided after eight, securing the wins in both diving Lee Haber, Failing and Hoyt took “I am both honored and humbled to receive this incredible op- portunity to lead the Sewanee women’s soccer team. I’d like to thank still tied at 1-1. Th at all changed in events over the four-day champion- third place in the 400 freestyle relay the top of the ninth. After a strike- ship, the senior captures her second with a season-best time of 3:07.17. Mark Webb for believing in the vision I presented of returning the Tigers to national prominence and providing these young ladies a out to start the frame, four straight SAA Diver of the Year award. Haber fi nished in fi fth in the Pioneers reached base, and two Simmons finished in second 200 breaststroke with a season-best transformational experience while at Sewanee,” said Cathell. “We will be a team of staunch competitors that won’t settle for anything but our crossed home plate to give the visi- with a 390.65 time. Durfee posted time of 2:11.02, while Carbone tors a 3-1 advantage as the Tigers a third place score fo 356.70 points. qualifi ed for the A-cut in the 100 absolute best both on the soccer fi eld and in the classroom. Together we look forward to setting standards and earning our success in the were down to their fi nal three outs. Kate Mabry posted a 2:08.01 in free with a career-best time of 46.93 After a leadoff double by Jack the prelims of the 200 backstroke seconds. SAA and NCAA alike.” Prior to his time in Shreveport, Cathell served as an assistant Ahlum, later pinch ran for by to finish in second and qualify Owen Pearson time a 2:12.63 in Mikey Nardella, and a Ben Harper for the A-cut fi nal. In the evening the 200 backstroke B-cut. women’s soccer coach at Siena (N.Y.), an NCAA Division I program. During the 2016 season, he coached seven All-Conference Players, as walk, William McAdams recorded event, the sophomore took second Chris Lotz (2:23.47) and Chris- his third sacrifi ce bunt of the game place with a career-best time of tian Snead (2:23.50) swam in the well as the 2016 Metro-Atlantic Athletic Conference Defensive Player of the Year. Additionally, the team earned a 9-7-3 record and a second to push both runners into scoring 2:07.20. 200 breaststroke B-cut fi nal, while position. Virginia Hudspeth also earned Wiley Reddick (2:00.33) and Jar- seed in the Mid-Atlantic Athletic Conference Tournament, earning the highest seed for the program in 12 seasons. As the lineup card fl ipped to an appearance in the A-cut fi nal in rod Marable posted B-cut final the top of the order, the Carroll the 200 backstroke. In the fi nal, she times in the 200 fl y. For the 2014 and 2015 seasons, Cathell served as the head women’s soccer coach at NCAA Division III Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute defense traded a run for an out as (RPI) in Troy, N.Y. His teams excelled both on and off the pitch, as Jack Galanek sent a groundball to the Engineers boasted a 19-12-8 record in two seasons. Cathell’s squads the shortstop that allowed Nardella Monteagle Florist also received the National Soccer Coaches Association of America to cross home plate. 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Th e senior would Tournament appearance. lace a single into the left center fi eld Cathell also recruited and coached the fi rst Seagulls women’s soccer gap and bring home Harper to even player to earn CAC Rookie of the Year accolades. the game at three runs apiece and From 2003-08, Cathell coached soccer at Delmar High School in Demkowicz moved to third. Delmar, Delaware, with stints as both the boys and girls head coach. Following a pitching change, In 2008, he garnered both the State of Delaware Coach and Small while Sully McCreery was at the CRIME SEEN School Coach of the Year honors. plate, a wild pitch gave Demkowicz Cathell was a four year NCAA Division I scholarship student- the opportunity to win the game, Security Cameras athlete at the University of Maryland-Eastern Shore and was named and he was successful as he slid into home plate to make the homestand Burglar Alarms All-Conference and All-Tournament Team in 2003 and 2006. 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Against Hanover, Sewanee cruised in the fi rst two points of doubles play, allowing just one point between the two fl ights. Al- exandra Smyth and Taylor Sprouse blanked their opponent at the No. 1 point. In singles, the dominance stayed with the home team, as Lilly Ste- phens, Morgan Downing, Abbie Vaughn and Lauren Wilson did not allow their opponents to score. Against Piedmont, Sewanee posted a sweep in doubles action, led by Catherine Owen and Ellie Czura’s 8-1 win at the No. 1. In singles, Morgan Downing fi nished the day not allowing a point to her opponents with a sweep at the No. 5 fl ight. The No. 22 Sewanee men’s tennis team secured victories over Piedmont and Hanover to open Sarah Strand scored three goals on Saturday against Birmingham-Southern the spring portion of the 2019- and fi ve goals on Sunday against Oglethorpe in Sewanee women’s lacrosse 20 season on Saturday from the conference wins. Photo by Lyn Hutchinson Charlotte Guerry Indoor Courts. Sewanee took care of doubles Alexis Vanwinkle won the women’s pole vault with a height of 2.90 meters play, led by an 8-0 sweep by Jor- at Sewanee’s Indoor Invitational on Friday. Photo by Lyn Hutchinson Women’s Lacrosse Dominates dan Brewer and Hugh Graham. In singles, No. 37 Brewer Track and Field Concludes Oglethorpe in SAA Sunday swept his opponent at the No. 1 point, while Hamza Khan al- Matinee lowed one point in his win at the Indoor Season Th e Sewanee women’s lacrosse team breezed past the Stormy Petrels Th e Sewanee track and fi eld teams wrapped up the indoor schedule No. 3. on Feb. 14, inside the Fowler Center Fieldhouse with the Sewanee Indoor of Oglethorpe in a Southern Athletic Association (SAA) contest on Feb. In the Hanover match, Se- 17, 20-3, from Puett Field. Invitational. wanee once again swept doubles Madison Sellers fi nished in third place in the mile with a 5:54.96 time. Sewanee scored the fi rst eight goals in almost 21 minutes in the fi rst action. Alejandro Becker and half en route to a 12-2 halftime lead. Mary Kate Myers scored four goals, Gigi Aiken earned fi fth place in the 55 hurdles, timing 10.07 seconds. Liam Baer won the No. 3, 8-2. Alexis Vanwinkle cleared 2.90 meters in the pole vault to win the including back-to-back in the fi nal two minutes to push the contest to In singles, No. 34 Andres Carro a running clock in the second half. event, while Anna Hubbard fi nished in second with 2.60 meters. rallied to win the No. 2 after drop- Haven Watson recorded 4.65 meters in the long jump to fi nish in fi fth. Th e Tigers scored the fi rst eight goals in the fi nal 30 minutes, but the ping the fi rst set. Th e senior secured Petrels scored with 30 seconds remaining to avoid a second half shutout. Ford McGovern recorded 52.80 seconds in the 400 meters. a 6-3 win in the second set and a Clayton Tillery cleared 1.70 meters in the high jump to score for the Sarah Strand scored three times in the period, two via the free position. 10-5 victory in the tie break. Sarah Strand scored six points on fi ve goals and an assist on seven Tigers. total shots. She also added fi ve draws, four ground balls and three caused turnovers. Grace Zechman also contributed six points on three goals and assists each. Th e senior also forced Oglethorpe to turn the ball over three times. Mary Kate Myers also added four goals and an assist. For the contest, Sewanee went 19-of-22 on clears, 6-of-11 on free position shots and allowed Oglethorpe to cough up the ball 39 times in the game. 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