The Quill, Oct., 2012 Vol. 20, No. 1 See The Quill online at http://www.centenarycollege.edu/cms/en/publications/the-quill/ SIFE students in Colombia change lives and are changed by the experience
The team in Guapo, Colombia: Prof Kathy Naasz, Ricardo Gomez, McKenna Sosnovik, Ann-Kathryn Daly, Tim Tomaino. Story on p. 2. Photo courtesy of Prof. Kathy Naasz Seay Building entrance change: fountain planned for lawn in front of building By Kathryn Nieves “I think this will a statue. There will be walk- with something that everyone enhance the look to the Seay ways leading to the fountain liked,” Miller said. building,” said Todd Miller, as well as new landscaping, The project is expected Centenary’s associate vice- which will include laying to be completed by the end president for Operations. down more grass and plant- of October. However, some Miller was discussing the ing trees. of the aspects of it will take new addition to the front of “It is a wide open a little longer. For instance, the campus, a fountain and area,” Miller said, regarding benches will arrive later garden. If you have walked the location choice for the because of differences in by the front of the campus in fountain, “But this will give it delivery dates. “The fountain the last few days, you prob- definition.” The Collaborative and landscaping are making ably have noticed the start of Inc., a company of architects good progress,” said Miller. this project, which is sur- and landscape architects used The fountain may rounded by orange fencing. frequently for designs on well bring more people to “The idea for the fountain campus, was in charge of cre- the front of the campus upon came through an anonymous ating the plan for the fountain its completion. “Students are donor who wanted the garden and surrounding area. more than welcome to use it and fountain in honor of their “We have when it is done. It will be a sister,” Miller said. The foun- been working with them and nice place to hang out, talk, Construction begins on Jefferson Street entrance tain is also going to include the donor, and they came up or drink coffee,” Miller said. fountain. Photo: Kathryn Nieves Viewpoint! 2
SIFE students in Colombia change lives and are changed we are offering them the ring could do through my tears There is so much of hope and all they need to was smile and say “Gracias” more to the story than what I (Continued from page 1.) do is grasp it. This concept touching the child’s cheek have written. When people is new for some of them, who By Ann-Kathryn Daly – as I did, she touched mine ask me why I went to Guapi had lived through broken and I knew my life would be – it is not only to help the When I told people dirty, foul-smelling poverty- promises before in Guapi. that I was going to Guapi, stricken streets. changed forever. artisans to sustain themselves We embarked on training and An elderly woman for a better quality of life, Colombia this past summer We made our way saw their determination. – the basic response was: to the hotel, with young boys helped me up and washed off but to bring out the best that I have read and my back and side and took I can be – the best in all of “You’re going where?” and arguing about the money thought I knew how hot it is “Why are you going there?” (pesos) that would be given my hand to assist me to her us. What I learned is that in just above the equator, but home. While awkwardly the midst of struggle, there It was for my class to them as tips for carrying to experience it is something at Centenary College, an ex- the luggage so they can pay sitting there, I noticed the is hope and people who are else. In Guapi, you walk, humbleness of what they willing to work hard towards tension of SIFE (Students in for food. I thought the first take a taxi (if you have the Free Enterprise) and we hope day was the hardest after called home. And yet, certain their dream – no matter what. money), ride a bike or take a items never change – specifi- What I will remember is the to help people in Guapi to twenty-four hours of travel. cart that is driven by a horse set up a sustainable business Looking out across the cally a TV set in the living kindness of each person that – my team walked. Each room. Even though, we did I met – most importantly the for a better quality of life for river, I noticed young people child held a smile and people themselves and their families. coming off the boats into not speak the same language, children. What I gained is said a friendly “Hola.” In we simply understood each good friends that will last A reasonably good answer in Guapi in order to celebrate the midst of the heat, I saw the beginning. But it was so a festival. The river is the other and that I was hurt and me a lifetime, but mostly a that there was hope in the help is on the way. greater sense of me through much more. primary source of transit and children’s faces as my team I was one of three a lifeline of the community I also have the best a small bowl of water that delivered clothes and school team members there could changed my life forever. students traveling with where children play, swim, supplies to the children. We Professor Kathy Naasz. As bathe, and even do laundry at be. They came and helped A link to a slide- also began tutoring these me pull it together as I slowly show from the Colombia trip: we walked to our hotel with the river’s edge. children. They are bright young boys carrying our Part of our goal in hobbled my way back to the http://animoto.com/play/Fm- and eager to please, repeating hotel with their help. bIIVAuWsyhrlKwIL29pw. suitcases in wheelbarrows, I coming to Guapi was to get each word that is being said began to understand that this a sense of what life is like by As my professor and and showing us how they can Tim (team member) went to a The team: Prof. Kathy Naasz, was a community that had actually experiencing what count to 100. Doing math been lost, leaving the people the artisans were experienc- micro-financing meeting with Ricardo Gomez, McKenna is easy, but reading is hard. Mujeres Ahorradoras to see Sosnovik, Ann-Kathryn Daly, to struggle daily. Our local ing. As we spoke to each arti- One of the biggest obstacles contact, Ricardo Gomez, pro- san we heard in their personal other ways we can empower Tim Tomaino that the children have is the the people of Guapi. vided support and also details stories, a sense of sadness inability to read and write. on the challenges this town – especially when all they With parents who have not faces. want is to provide for their known how, these skills can The people of this children, like any other par- make a great difference in a region are descendants of ent, but cannot do so because child’s life. slaves that came to Colombia of their circumstances. Each As the day passed, with their owners for its rich story is different, but each who would have thought soil and promise of gold and one is the same with the basic that a small bowl of water then left them there to fend struggles of life that is seen in can change someone’s life for themselves. There are Guapi. By the end of the day, (mine). I was reflecting on no roads leading into Guapi, the artisans surpassed our ex- this, as I lay in bed with a as it is separated from the pectations and training for the bandage on my sprained mainland by jungle and rivers pendant creation was planned ankle. and only accessible by boat for the next day. The artisans I was walking care- or plane. In the course of are extremely gifted in their fully across wooden planks time, the community existed work and took pride in what to a home that was situated in and was at peace. Then, the they accomplished. They lack the back of another house and cocaine industry came as well some basic time and quality when I fell through the feeble as the gold mining industry. management skills and a con- wooden planks and was on As my team mem- nection to an external market, the ground covered with mud bers walked, I was driven so we trained each artisan to The Centenary chapter of NAACP recently and my ankle badly swollen held a sale of pins in support of its Rock The in a taxi (actually a three- apply quality in their work- (I severely sprained my an- wheeled scooter) that was creating pendants- and, either kle). Seeing tears in my eyes, Vote campaign, according to member Chris- piled high with suitcases full you get it or you don’t. As a small child, around six or tian Smith. The pins were on sale in late of donations for the children in all things, the artisans got seven, brought out a small of Guapi; I prayed that this what we were trying to say: bowl of water and proceeded September for $3 for staff, $2 for students. tiny motorcar would not tip that an improved quality of to wash my hands – all I over as we drove down the life is possible for them – that 3 Op-ed Page Editorial
Mudslinging: Campaign essential or high school tactic? The Quill is the With November right around the corner, it is nearly impossible to watch television without seeing student newspaper some sort of negative advertisement for the presidential candidates. They’re the ones usually sealed with of Centenary College, “and I approve this message,” as if the commercial’s having been backed by one of the candidates makes Hackettstown, NJ the situation any better. 07840. Over the years, mudslinging has become synonymous with elections, but this is not a new devel- opment. In the presidential election of 1828, nominees John Quincy Adams and Andrew Jackson threw The Quill will publish letters to the malicious comments at each other in an attempt to win the presidency. Jackson argued that Adams misused editor; however, such public funds while Adams stabbed his opponent with personal attacks, branding Jackson and his wife as letters must not be adulterers in front of the American public. libelous and must be Many aspects of the United States have changed for the better since 1828, but negative campaign- signed and in good ing has only become worse. With ads airing on television stations all around the country and the fast pace taste. We will refrain with which information spreads around the Internet, there seems to be no way to escape it. Candidates from printing your have dropped obscene amounts of money into these advertisements in an attempt to sway voters to choose name if you so request. them on Election Day. But with the speed of modern technology, sometimes these advertisements are not Address your as trustworthy as they may seem. In fact, a few of the negative campaigning strategies have been busted as letters to The Editor, being either completely false or altered to make the opposing candidate appear to be worse. The Quill, Box 1066 The campaign for both Barack Obama and Mitt Romney are guilty of lying in their advertisements. In or you may email to levd@centenarycollege. early July, Romney released one of his first negative commercials in which he slammed Obama’s approach edu to small business owners. His ad used a sound clip from one of Obama’s former speeches. However, with your full name instead of using the entire quote, the advertisement chopped it up, changing the context of the message at the bottom of the completely. Many have criticized this act as manipulative and deemed the act extremely misleading to the email country. But Romney is not the only candidate to air misrepresentative messages. In August, a pro-Obama Editor: commercial splashed its way across televisions. The commercial featured Joe Soptic, a man who blamed Kathryn Nieves Romney for his wife’s death because when Romney closed the plant in which he was employed, he lost his healthcare. The ad plays up the sympathy card, but what it fails to mention is that Soptic’s wife did not Staff: die 22 days after losing his insurance, she died five years later and during that duration of time, she had her
own healthcare through her job. Loren Kessell Nicole Mandracchia These two ads are just some of the many produced by both candidates that have failed to fact-check John Panico before airing the commercials. The mudslinging this year seems to be much worse than in past years. Some Michael Stoler are calling the negative campaigns the lowest in history. Many people seem to be fed up with the name- Joseph Vellekanp calling and finger-pointing and just want the candidates to stick to their platforms. Despite the frustration Guy Wolkwitz people are experiencing, the ads keep airing. Why? Many claim it is because this is simply part of politics and that campaigns are always loaded with negative ads. We have settled for the assumption that with elec- Faculty Advisor: tions comes mudslinging without question. Prof. Debbie Lev What makes politicians different from high school cliques? They do the same things. Based on the ads for this presidential election, one can make the comparison between the candidates and high school teenag- (The Quill also ers, making up rumors about each other in an attempt to better their own appearance. In a world where stu- welcomes dents are being targeted and bullied on a daily basis, what kind of message is negative campaigning send- freelancers among the student ing? That it is perfectly fine to fabricate lies about someone else just so long as you are gaining votes? This body who may contact is no different from one high school girl creating a rumor about another because they’re both vying for the Prof.Debbie Lev affections of the same guy. In both cases, the person is trying to bring down the other with lies and deceit. through campus email.) How many times have you watched a negative campaign and brushed off your frustration by saying that “it’s just politics”? Campaigns are so clouded with misconceptions and words taken out of context that it is hard to see the actual beliefs of the candidates anymore. Studies have shown that both candidates use 80 percent of their campaign advertising for negative slams at their opponent. If we continue at this rate, pretty soon the entire election will be nothing more than just seeing who can better insult their opponent. If candidates cleaned up the mudslinging, the country would have a better outlook on elections and it would leave the country with a more positive point-of-view. Kathryn Nieves, editor 4 5 Campus New dean of College book- students looks store: new look to increase and location sense of community planned “My door is always open,” says Kerry By Joe Vellekamp Mullins, Dean of Students. Photo: Joe Vellekamp “I really love work- worked at the College of St. always make it better.” ing with the students,” said Elizabeth for 14 years. For She is also concen- Kerry Mullins, the newly six of those years, she served trating on safety and secu- appointed dean of students at as dean of students. She rity on campus by working Centenary College. Mullins graduated with a BA in soci- closely with Leonard Kunz, was hired as the new Dean in ology and a master’s degree director of Security here. August, several months after in business management with Mullins encourages respon- the former dean of students, a concentration in organiza- sible citizenship, as well as Rev. David Jones, left the tional change. “safe partying.’ school in February. Mullins is working Mullins says she en- Mullins is a fan of towards enhancing the sense courages students to come to the small size of Centenary. of community at Centenary. her for any help they need in “I believe we can have the “I encourage the students to order to succeed in their aca- most impact on students at a get involved and take advan- demic career. “I like to think small institution,” said Mul- tage of what Centenary has I’m a resource for anything lins.” to offer,” said Mullins. “The them,” she said. Mullins previously school is great, but we could
Solar panels added to tree, there is a reason for it. Then we put another up,” Maltese said. Centenary also College green-approach uses blue cleaning in place Photo: Joe Vellekamp of cleaning products. “It is as By Kathryn Nieves is more hidden.” Maltese environmentally friendly as By Nicole Mandracchia “It was something added that many companies they come,” Maltese said; “It The Centenary Bookstore is normally nestled next we looked at for years,” said are encouraging the switch works with water and electri- to the Sunken Lounge in the Seay Building lower level. But Dominick Maltese, director to solar power, but it is very cally charges it to break apart that’s all about to change. The store is moving to where The of Facilities. What Maltese expensive. “New companies dirt. It uses no chemicals at HUB used to be located, which is right across from the Writ- is talking about is Cente- provide better values on all.” ing Collaboratory in Seay. The hope is that the change will nary’s new solar panels, at power,” he said. This year required occur in time for the 2013 spring semester, but the move has the Equine barn and atop the “Centenary has a more at- Facilities to do many no official date set yet. gym and the Lackland Center. tractive purchase agreement,” outer-structure adjustments, “The move will make the store more vis- which were installed over the Flash said. The company that making them obvious to ible to everyone,” said assistant manager Anna Kasperowitz. summer. installed the panels owns all students and others. Some “It will look nicer, and we’ll have more space.” “We have been try- of the equipment attached of the improvements that the More space means more merchandise to ing to get these installed for to it. It is responsible for students do not see are the sell. The store will continue to provide its normal supplies, nine years,” said Ray Flash, a maintenance, and Centenary upgrades in the fire alarm and such as clothing, textbooks, folders, binders, backpacks, etc. It Facilities employee. is allowed to buy power from heating systems. “We try to is still undergoing construction, but everything in the plans has Maltese said the them at a reduced rate. Since have a balance between inner been approved. process began with Todd this is the first year, the total and outer structure repairs,” “It’s nice that it will be more visible to the public Miller, the vice-president amount of money saved is an Maltese said. eye,” said junior Courtney Billings. “It will be easier for visi- of Operations, and Rodger estimate. The exact amount Despite the many new tors to find, too.” Junior Justin Williamson agrees. “It will be Anderson, the CFO, creat- will be determined after a additions and changes to nice to have it be more welcoming.” ing a proposal and plan for year. Centenary already, Facilities Bookstore hours are Mon-Thurs., 9 a.m.-6 p.m. the panels. . “One idea (for Facilities is focused plans to do even more. “We and Fri,. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. The store is closed on weekends. The installing them) was to build on making Centenary an are given a budget,” Maltese HUB will be transferring to where the bookstore is currently towers over the parking lot,” environmentally-friendly said, “And we are still go- located.’ Maltese said, “but our design campus. “If we cut down a ing.” 6 Campus Centenary biology students first to find invasive Japanese shrimp in New Jersey waterways
By Kathryn Nieves “Erika and Susan While at a confer- research team successfully predation,” Cheng said, “Ba- no one has yet completed both want to go to graduate ence in Hawaii, Dr. Bergey discovered what they had sically, I put the three species experiments on how these school, so it was good for heard the keynote speaker spent the summer searching of shrimp in a tank with the species affect the ecosystem, them to get involved with real present information about this for. blue crab and observe which the team is looking to create a research,” said Dr. Lauren particular invasive species, “We were so species gets eaten.” manuscript for publication of Bergey, assistant professor of which in turn helped inspire ecstatic,” Chu recalls. Then Chu will be con- their findings, an opportunity biology. the topic of research. they sent their discovery to ducting a different predator that will surely benefit Chu This summer, “Erika and Susan the expert. “He replied to us study. She will be putting the and Cheng in their future Bergey and two Cente- spent some time in Con- immediately confirming that invasive and natural shrimp careers. nary students, Erika Chu necticut with Dr. Carlton, an it was the P. Macrodactylus. in a vase to see who gets to “I learned a lot from this and Susan Cheng, worked expert in the field, who was During the week we went to the food first. “One of the research project,” Cheng to discover and study an able to teach them about the the marinas to gather as much challenges I found in con- said, “Everything that we do invasive species of Japanese species. After the grant was P. Macrodactylus as we could ducting the research is that it in our experiments is critical, shrimp along the New Jersey received, Dr. Bergey, Erika, so that we could conduct the is very time-consuming for because it may skew our data coastline. and Susan began working to research,” Chu said. one trial. It can take at least and may not be significant.” “It has been found in locate the species. Now, Cheng and fifteen minutes,” Chu said. Chu said that she has become Connecticut, New York, and “We had no idea Chu will be conducting two “There are no “affiliated with many differ- Maryland,” Dr. Bergey said; what part of New Jersey it different experiments using articles that relate to the ent marine creatures that I “No one had found it in New could be in. We started in the invasive species. “My experiment currently being had never seen before,” as a Jersey.” South Jersey and then worked experiment is on blue crab conducted,” Chu said. Since result of this project. The research process our way up the coast,” said began when Chu submitted a Dr. Bergey. The team went grant proposal to the Merck to various field sites such as Undergraduate Science Sandy Hook, Cheesequake, Endeavors Program. She was Absecon, Tuckerton, Bel- one of five who received this mar, Red Bank Marina, and scholarship. Some of this Brown’s Point Marina and Local Fish Hatchery wel- funding was used for research used different nets and traps purposes for her topic. “I to capture the shrimp located had applied in the summer of in each spot. comes Centenary science 2011 and it did not take effect “One of my favorite until the summer of 2012, parts of the experience was since the research would not when I was on a turbo blaster classes take place until my summer with a Centenary graduate By Kathryn Nieves break,” Chu said. and we had to paddle until Many people know the hatchery was an excellent also receive a lot of publicity. Cheng also sub- we met at the bottom of the that Hackettstown is home choice. “The space allows for One idea involves opening mitted a proposal for the bridge, where we found lots to one of New Jersey’s fish a wet lab, classrooms, and up this area to the public for grant, but did not receive of crevices that the shrimp hatcheries, located behind offices,” Bergey said. tours, something the state it. “Originally, my topic to were hiding in.” Once they Centenary. What people may By moving some had always wanted. research was on three spe- were captured, they took the not know is that the college science courses to the hatch- “The public can arrange to cies of fiddler crabs in New species back to the lab to sort, maintains a good relationship ery, Bergey pointed out, get a tour of the hatchery by Jersey. I was to determine based on their characteristics. with the hatchery, and now professors will have access to Centenary students,” Bergey whether chemical signaling It was confusing to identify an interesting opportunity has more resources for outdoor said. This will help to con- using pheromones via their P. macrodactylus from P. cropped up for Centenary stu- experiments. The location tinue to expand Centenary’s specific burrowing sedi- vulgaris and distinguishing dents. Some science courses change can also provide ongoing relationship with the ments between the males and other native species from the will now be located in the students with more research hatchery. females exists,” Cheng said, ones we were looking at,” fish hatchery. opportunities. She said the goal is “Halfway into the summer, Cheng said. “We desperately Bergey said the to have some science class- Dr. Bergey asked if I would The team was able need new lab space,” said change is “not only a valu- rooms held in the hatchery like to switch because Erika to send the shrimp to Dr. Dr. Lauren Bergey, assistant able experience for the by next semester. So, by would need help with her Carlton for clarification on professor of biology, “and the students, but it also benefits spring, 2013, students will be research project. Although I the species, which aided in hatchery had open space.” the hatchery.” In addition to able to enrich their science did not get the scholarship, I the research. With a rapidly expand- students being placed in an education with hands-on was looking forward to being In the second week ing science program, moving excellent science learning en- experience in the hatchery. a part of the research team,” in August, about midway up some of the classrooms to vironment, the hatchery will Cheng said. the New Jersey coast, the 7 Campus Cafe and patio: library enhancement
By Loren Kessell
The newest addition heaven,” Timothy Domick, to the The Taylor Memo- the library director, said. rial Library is the new café, The café is a great addi- Greene’s Beans, which is a tion to the library, but there branch of a local business in is an adjustment period Hackettstown and Sparta. involved as it comes together. Kelsey Walter, It has not been a part of the a Centenary graduate and library for a few years now, the café’s manager, has been so everyone is getting used to a barista at Greene’s Beans the new traffic it brings. The for almost seven years, and patio serves as a new place said she was excited to take for staff to have lunch, for on the managerial role when professors and students to Centenary approached Brian meet and for students to relax Greene, the Hackettstown and get work done. store’s manager. The new patio was All of the coffee funded by Centenary Col- offered at Greene’s Beans lege’s capitol budget which is Kelsey Walter, Greene’s Beans manager and Centenary graduate at work in the new library is freshly roasted from the a budget specifically set aside Greene’s Beans cafe. Photos: Loren Kessell Hackettstown store, and for upgrades and maintenance it also offers fresh teas. to the school. President Bar- There is a wide selection bara Lewthwaite had the idea of specialty lattes and teas, to add the patio, and it was and the Centenary location also included in the original Physical changes on campus add to offers weekly specials. They floor plans for library. Ev- are often seasonal, such as eryone’s ideas overlapped, so pumpkin spice lattes, or they the patio’s construction was fun and ambiance of campus life promote the spirit of the approved. school. “It gives people The café is creat- another place to go,” Todd ing a shift in campus traffic Miller, associate vice-pres- since a lot of students come ident for Operations, said. to the library to buy drinks, “We want the library to be hang out and get work done. a more prominent place on Students are also encouraged campus.” to mention ideas for drink All of the changes specials that sound appealing, happening in the library are and Walter promises to try to beneficial, and students can use some of the ideas. look forward to having an “I strive to have this expanded library and plenty business become successful, of coffee. There are study and I want to see everyone rooms that overlook the happy with the results,” Wal- patio, a new circulation desk ter said. on the way, and a lot of new The library staff is specials to look forward to in also looking forward to what the future. the café will bring to it and “Everything’s fallen the rest of campus in the fu- into place the way it needs ture. A lot of changes are oc- to. I’ve had a supportive staff curring in the library, and the helping me every step of the addition of the café and the way,” Walter said. “Everyone library patio gives students a involved wants to see this place to congregate. business grow.” “Coffee, tea and books. It’s a match made in Students taking advantage of a nice day to study at the library’s new patio. 8 October: exciting The Arts theatre month on campus October at Cente- nary Stage is filled with a variety of entertainment for every theatre goer. The excitement starts with the 60th anni- versary celebration of The Mousetrap by Agatha Chris- tie. It’s a cold, wintry night in a lonely boarding house. Somewhere, a murderer is on the prowl. The Mousetrap has been performed in more than 40 countries and translated into over 20 languages. More L to R: Mousetrap’s Ashley Kowzun (Ms. Casewell), Jon Mulhearn (Giles Ralston), David Edwards ( Mr. Paravacini) , than 10 million people have Thomas Leverton (Christopher Wren), Kevin Sebastian (Detective Trotter) , Megan Davis (Mollie Ralston), Alan Coates ( seen this classic murder Major Metcalf) mystery, running from Oct. 5 through the 21st. including elements such as of the masters of color and Tickets for The Mousetrap offers several different pack- CSC’s Edgar Allan Poe’s The Raven. touch among today’s pia- range from $17.50 to 27.50 ages, such as a Pick Five Flex Young Audience Series Barbara Gilford of The New nists.” with discounts for students Pass for $110, to purchase (YAS) will then present If York Times’ New Jersey The Great Authors and seniors. Every Thursday tickets for multiple shows at You Give a Mouse a Cookie, Weekly wrote, “New Jersey Series presents award- night is “Family Night,” a discounted price. CSC will based on the popular chil- Ballet is an assemblage of winning actor Randall Duk which offers a 2-for-1 rush be opening a box office on dren’s book written by Laura professional dancers who Kim and director Anne ticket price when purchased Main Street this fall in Hack- Joffee Numeroff. This is embody the highest standards Ochiogrosso leading a staged at the door. Performance ettstown. presented as part of the Third of technique and artistry and reading of An Enemy of the times are Thursdays at 7:30 Performances at the Saturday Series and will per- they are ours!” People at 3 p.m. in the Kutz p.m., Fridays and Satur- Centenary Stage Company form in CSC’s Little Theatre Sunday, Oct. 28 Black Box Theatre. This free days at 8 p.m. and Sundays are made possible through in Seay Building on Saturday, presents two opportunities to event on Oct. 28 is part of a at 2 p.m. There are mati- the visionary support of the Oct. 20 at 11 am. Children help round out the month of series celebrating works by nées on Friday, Oct. 5 and Geraldine R. Dodge Founda- and the young at heart can October. Both performances some of the world’s greatest Wednesdays, Oct. 10 and tion, the NJ State Council on enjoy a live performance are the second in a series and playwrights, whose mastery 17. The Young Audience the Arts, and CSC mem- of what is becoming a true they each offer unique forms of language transcend their Series Productions (YAS) are bers, friends and sponsors, children’s classic. of entertainment. time and place to speak to $12.50 for adults and $10 for including Premier Sponsor On Saturday, Oct. At 2 p.m., in the us about what it means to children 12 and under. The Heath Village, Silver Spon- 27 at 8 p.m., CSC will host Little Theatre, jazz master be human. Reservations are New Jersey Ballet’s tickets sors Hackettstown Regional the New Jersey Ballet at the Bill Mays returns to the Cen- recommended. range from $15 to $27.50 and Medical Center and The David and Carol Lackland tenary stage for the Music on The Inventions Trio tickets Holiday Inn, and Series spon- Center. The state’s premiere a Sunday Afternoon Series. To purchase tickets are $17.50, with discounts for sors, Fulton Bank and Mamas dance company will perform He brings with him his new or to find more information children. The Great Authors and Café Bacci. “Ghosts of the Ballet,” filling ensemble The Inventions on any of the events listed, Reading Series is free to the this late October evening Trio. Doug Ramsey of the visit www.centenarystageco. public, but reservations are with sprits, souls and saints, Jazz Times writes, “[he’s] one org or call (908) 979-0900. recommended. CSC also 9 The Arts
Shakespeare Behind Bars. the proj- ect of a visionary, the latest Gates- Ferry Lecture program
Centenary Stage By Guy Wolkwitz
2012-2013 season For many years, theatre. The film is not just program. Centenary has showcased in- a documentary about Shake- Curt Tofteland’s dividuals whose backgrounds speare, theatre, or prison unique vision brings a new opened with and careers have make them reform, it is about whatever form of theatre to the masses, uniquely qualified to bring you want to take away from showing surprising heart and to the Coillege a perspec- it. There are multiple mean- talent in some members of Robert Klein at tive that makes us see things ings to be found throughout our country’s prison system. differently and encourages Tofteland’s message and The documentary discussion. documentary. He explained Shakespeare Behind Bars Lackland Center These speakers that you need to build trust does a great job of telling host a program we call the with each inmate, especially Tofteland’s story, vision, and The 2012-13 season at the Centenary Stage Com- Gates-Ferry Lectures, a series during work with at-risk indi- how far he and his team of pany kicked off with a “Curtains Up - Opening of the Season provided by the Gates-Ferry viduals and populations. Each performers have come: a Celebration” and a performance by Robert Klein, who wowed families, long-time sup- inmate takes part voluntarily, truly powerful and unique the packed house last month in the David and Carol Lackland porters and friends of the bringing a different story to story. Center. College. This year, because each one accepted into the For more than 40 years, Robert Klein has entertained of the inspiration and plan- audiences, and he continues his acclaimed career in comedy, ning of Prof. Steven Davis, on Broadway, on television, and in film. Centenary was able to get to Born in the Bronx, he was a member of the famed know Curt Tofteland, founder “Second City” theatrical troupe in Chicago and was nominated of the Shakespeare Behind twice for Grammy Awards for “Best Comedy Album of the Bars program. Year” for his albums “Child of the Fifties” and “Mind Over Tofteland has brougt Matter.” Klein received a Tony Award nomination for Best Shakespeare to inmates of Actor, and won a Los Angeles Drama Critics Circle Award the Kentucky Prison System, for his performance in the hit Neil Simon musical, “They’re teaching inmates to under- Playing Our Song.” In 1993, Klein won an Obie and the Outer stand the language and plot Critics Circle Award for Outstanding Performance by an Actor of Shakespeare’s plays and in Wendy Wasserstein’s, “The Sisters Rosensweig.” take on the roles they’ve been Among dozens of starring and guest-starring roles on televi- discussing, in a performance sion, Klein co-starred in the hit NBC series, “Sisters,” and in the prison for visiting recently has a recurring guest-starring role on “Law and family, friends, and the Order.” He regularly appears on talk-shows, making more than prison staff. An unorthodox 100 appearances on “The Tonight Show” and “Late Show with approach to theatre, it enables David Letterman” alone. those prisoners to recognize The “Curtains Up” celebration with Robert Klein began with themselves in the characters a pre-show reception in the Edit Boltz Kutz Theater of the they play. Tofteland is pio- Lackland Center, featuring a wine tasting hosted by local CSC neering a new and raw form sponsor Vintners Circle, with an array of “New York style” of performance art. hors d’oeuvres and beverages. A silent auction took place In his visit to throughout the evening to benefit the performing arts series. Centenary,Tofteland spoke A convenient new “Main Street Box Office” is sched- about Shakespeare Behind uled to open this fall, located at 217 Main Street in Hack- Bars, which is also a docu- ettstown. mentary on his project, and The 2012-13 season of performing arts events at how it is working with Centenary Stage Company is made possible (and afford- inmates in the prison system. able) through the generous support of the Geraldine R. Dodge Tofteland made it clear that Foundation, the NJ State Council on the Arts, Season Sponsor- his documentary was not Heath Village Retirement Community, and Series sponsors meant to hit just one point, Fulton Bank, Hackettstown Regional Hospital, and Mama’s but rather have it span life and Café Bacci, as well as CSC supporting members. experiences not exclusive to 10
These United States:The Arts concert review A flick for By Joe Vellekamp quickly make my way inside ago in June, so this was their I recently found to the venue. promotional tour. It wasn’t struggling writers: myself walking the streets of I wish I could tell until about halfway through San Diego, California. It was you the name of the opening the set that they played over Labor Day weekend. I band, but I just couldn’t get their recent single, “Dead & The Words was in town for a wedding, to my notepad fast enough to Gone.” A great smile came to but I gave myself a few extra write it down. It was a sort my face as this was the track By Anthony Lusardi days to have fun in a place I of gypsy punk sound, which that had caught my attention The Words is a over and over again, like once called home. was fun, but nothing to write in the first place. film that connects with any Christopher Nolan’s maxi- mum non-linear Memento. I secured a pair of home about. Soon after the I didn’t recognize writer with a feeling of self- doubt when facing dozens Even the ending leaves itself tickets for a show at a club opening act, TUS made their many of the other songs, as of regrets. However, for any open to interpretation, forcing called The Casbah, which way to the stage. The room this is a somewhat unfamiliar man or woman who faces this us to focus closer on second I had never been to before. filled with rock ‘n’ roll and band to me. Regardless, it challenge, the movie provides viewing. Originally, I had intended on screaming fans and even was a fantastic set. The band a solution, not for writing; Jeremy Irons’ (Reversal of Fortune, The seeing a band called Brown friends of the band who had had lots of energy, which kept but for living. The film is a tale- Borgias) performance is the Bird, a sort of indie-folk- traveled from Canada to at- most of the crowd away from within-a-tale when author biggest highlight, revealing bluegrass duo. I started tend the show. the bar for the duration, so Clay Hammond (Dennis where it all began, with the looking up the other bands These United States they must have been enjoying Quaid, Soul Surfer) reads film’s third story. Its driving that were on the bill and one has a very stripped-down it as much as I was. I can’t from his novel about another twists have such a deep focus that not even the name of caught my attention. These rock sound which brought say I cared for the venue, as writer (Bradley Cooper, The Hangover) who steals some- the actor’s character is ever United States quickly became lots of energy to the room. In the sound was not very clear, one else’s novel, claims it as mentioned; simply credited the band that I wanted to see trying to compare them to an- but I enjoyed them anyway. his own, only then to meet as “The Old Man.” that night, so much so that I other band, I find myself at a If you get a chance the real author who relates to The Words, though didn’t even stay to see Brown loss. Although their sound is to see These United States, I him the true story behind the having a simple, narrow sub- ject, will connect emotionally Bird once the TUS set was somewhat simple, it crosses highly recommend it. I had a fictional one. Some critics would with anyone who aspires to over. several genres from rock, to chance to talk to their drum- say that the film is compli- write, whether their written The club was much folk, to country, with a hint of mer, Aaron Latos, after their cated with multiple subplots, project is a book of poetry, smaller than I had imagined. bluegrass. Eclectic isn’t quite set. He said they love touring but what can any moviegoer an Oscar-winning screenplay, I was immediately amazed the right word to describe and are constantly on the expect from a flick directed a Pulitzer-awarded novel, a Tony-winning play, or even by the outdoor area which them, but I can’t think of a road. That, combined with by two directors (Brian Klug- man and Lee Sternthal)? Yet, a movie review for a college was filled. With planes flying better one. the fact that several mem- it’s complexity that intrigues newspaper. overhead, (the club is about a To my surprise, TUS bers of the band are from people to see some movies quarter mile from the airport) hardly played any new songs. Brooklyn, it shouldn’t be and with smoke filling the Their self-titled album was too difficult to catch a show. air, the atmosphere make me released only a few months Video game club formed
By John Panico One of the best David Lab, founded The parts of college life out- Video Game Club or VGC to side the classrooms is its give students who appreciate clubs and extra-curricular video games a way to make activities, adding zest to friends, and to better con- the weekly routine. It is nect the students through a for that reason that new medium of common interest. clubs are exciting because “The club allows it offers another way for students to have an opportu- students to grow within a nity to meet new people and community while having a inform people of a new form way to enjoy themselves. of entertainment,” said Lab. This semester, The club’s vice president, a newly-formed club has Tiffany Gittinger, said, “It’s begun its run at Centenary. important to me because The Video Game Club it’s how I made my first began to form last year in friends at centenary.” Future fall of 2011 and has since members can expect a fun, then reorganized itself into interesting, and game-filled Caption: Dorian Alu greets students as they take advantage of the Career Center job fair held in a working, active, and ex- experience from Centenary’s the Lackland Center on Oct. 3. Photos: Joe Vellekamp citing part of campus life. new Video Game Club. Club president, 11 The Arts Imagine Dragons releases debut album By Loren Kessell
Some bands have a knack Library’s new look another line states “welcome working hard and letting for becoming breakthrough to the new age,” and it is one artists, like Imagine Dragons. people know how much that is dark. The electronic someone cares about them. and new focus The Las Vegas band released beat of the song is slow and its debut album, Night Vi- The opening line says, “If By John Panico harsh in order to fit the mood you love somebody better sions, but the band gained evoked by the song. Over the years, Cen- more effectively. It will also tell them while they’re here popularity before that. It was “It’s Time” takes a much tenary College has undergone allow students to monitor ‘cause they might just run signed to Interscope Records different approach with its myriad changes to improve their library activity and re- away from you.” It is a call in November 2011, and cre- lively melody and it conveys the quality of campus life new books from the Internet. to action for people to live ated the popular single, “It’s a message of maintaining and better serve the student Other changes include shelv- their lives, and to not wait. Time,” which was used in a identity despite the influ- population. ing for new books and a shelf Life passes everyone by and preview for the film adapta- ence of someone else. The The most recent dedicated to the library’s this song says never give up tion of The Perks of Being a song itself discusses how the changes to the campus have DVD collection. on dreams or let opportunities Wallflower. The band also character will not change, but occurred in and around the According to get away. It is an uplifting performed on The Tonight at the same time he does not library. Offices that were Timothy Domick, library song that instantly puts the Show with Jay Leno and want to let someone down. A previously downstairs were director, students can expect listener into a good mood Jimmy Kimmel Live!. collection of lines says, “It’s moved upstairs in order to in- more changes as the year from the beat alone. Night Visions shows the time to begin, isn’t it? I get a crease productivity for library progresses, to both the library Imagine Dragons is a band talent this band possesses. little bit bigger, but then I’ll faculty. The quiet area of and Greene’s Beans café, that understands the impor- The most popular singles admit I’m just the same as I the library was also moved; which serves coffee and other tance of good lyrics, and it from this album are “Ra- was.” The song builds up to books were re-arranged, and indulgences to students.. knows how to craft melodies dioactive” and “It’s Time,” a fun ending that shows the out of date books were re- The biggest addition that are fitting for every song. and both songs are unique. bigger picture: take someone placed with updated versions that has come to the library is The band is currently touring “Radioactive” flaunts a taste for who he or she is, and that to better reflect the current the patio that has been built with a band called Awolna- of electronic music, and the is all you can do. curriculum. on the back of the building. tion, and it shows a promis- lyrics express an interesting Besides the hit singles Another important The patio features several ing future. Check out the meaning for the song. One from the album, a song called addition to the library will round tables with ample seat- album Night Visions, because line says, “I raise my flags, “On Top of the World” is be the implementation of a ing and umbrellas for shade. it is carefully crafted and an don my clothes. It’s a revolu- another fun song off of Night digital database called Lib This area will provide extra album that can be listened to tion I suppose.” There is a Visions. It features a positive Guides. Lib Guides will be a room for students as well from start to finish. fight going on, be it tangible beat with hand claps and it useful online tool for students as a fun, open, and relaxing or within the character, but talks about pure happiness, to research several databases atmosphere. 12 The Arts
Adjunct professor’s Body Double long-form poem is published
Interview by Anthony Lusardi
Centenary adjunct success is no surprise to us professor Jared Harel’s here at Centenary,” says Dr. chapbook, The Body Double, Christopher Adamo, assistant was recently published by professor of philosophy and Brooklyn Arts Press and will chair of the English and For- hit shelves on Sept. 15. eign Languages Department. Harel also plans to “He is a skilled educator and hold a reading of his poetry a gifted poet. We are proud as part of the college’s Read- to see him and his work rec- ing Series. ognized in this manner.” “I’m thrilled to be giving a reading,” he said. BJ Ward, fellow “Having run Centenary’s New Jersey poet and creative Reading Series for the past writing professor at Warren three years, and hosted County Community College numerous accomplished called The Body Double “an authors, I’m excited to impressive achievement of switch hats and contribute to imagination and wordplay. the series as an author and With this, his first collection, guest speaker.” The reading Harel enters the American is scheduled for the Taylor literary scene, already accom- memorial Library at 5 p.m. plished.” The Body Double Harel’s poems have is a long poem that explores appeared, or are forthcoming the nature of self, challeng- in such journals as Tin House, ing conventional notions of Ecotone, The Threepenny identity. It centers around Review and The American a downtrodden young man Poetry Review. He holds who wakes one morning to degrees from Binghamton discover a mysterious dop- University and Cornell pelganger living with him. University, and plays drums Together they go through life, for the New York City-based hang out with his girlfriend, rock band, The Dust Engi- but as the body double neers. becomes more self-aware, For more informa- things begin to change, and tion about The Body Double, tensions between the original please visit www.brookly- & copy quickly escalate. nartspress.com
Centenary professor’s pictorial history of Centenary College published Interview by Guy Wolkwitz
The newest addi- Frey has has taught evolved from a coeducational ing in 18678. tion to Arcadia Publishing’s here for the past 22 years. its extensive archives, which Methodist preparatory school Most of the im- Campus History series is a He holds graduate degrees contain thousands of historic and collegiate institute to an ages have never before been pictorial history of Centenary in history and philosophy photographs and documents. all-girls’ school in 1910, later published, and this is the first College, by Centenary history from Fordham University Dr. Frey said he hopes that becoming a junior college published history of the col- professor, Dr. Raymond Frey, and Drew University, and the book will “bring back for women in 1940. In 1976, lege since 1947. titled Centenary College, an honorary doctorate from many fond memories for our Centenary transformed into a Dr. Frey was born New Jersey Centenary College. alumni, and introduce the four-year women’s college. in Passaic, NJ and lives in “I was asked to He is the recipient of rich history of and traditions Men returned to Lafayette Township, Sussex write the book by the editors three major awards for teach- at Centenary College to new campus in 1988 as the col- County, with his wife and at Arcadia Publishing. They ing excellence—the Evening generations of students, fac- lege became northwestern two children started a very successful Division Teaching Award ulty, and staff.” New Jersey’s only four-year The book is avail- College History Series and from Pace University, the A portion of the coeducational institution. In able on campus, at area wanted Centenary to be a Lindback Foundation Award profits from the sale of the the 1990s, graduate programs bookstores, independent re- part of it,” Frey said recently. for Distinguished Teach- book are being donated to and off-campus accelerated tailers, and online retailers, or He addid, “The last history ing from Centenary, and the the Friends of the Centenary degree programs were created through Arcadia Publishing of Centenary was written in Award for Teaching New Library. to meet the needs of a new at www.arcadiapublishing. 1947, so it was more than Jersey History from the New The images in the generation of students. com
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October brings Halloween events to campus
The weekend of Oct. 12- Hall of Fame Ceremony, 14 is Homecoming & Sitnik Theater, David Halloween bash scheduled Alumni Weekend. and Carol Lackland There are events Center Centenary College photo station. Food will also be announced. will be running a Halloween planned for all ages, be available, including candy “I am pleased that Party at 10 a.m. Saturday, corn, candy apples, lollipops Centenary can continue its from the recent alumni 1 p.m.: Photo Booth on Oct. 27, in the Student Activ- and more. tradition of celebrating Hal- gathering in Long Val- the Quad until 5 p.m. ity Center of the Edward W. At the conclusion of loween with members of the ley to the annual Trivia Seay Administration Build- this event, children and fami- community,” said Tiffany dinner, the Family Fest 2 p.m.: Family Fest on ing. Members of the commu- lies can participate in a Hal- Kushner, director of Co-Cur- nity are encouraged to bring and Heirloom Discovery loween Parade, which will ricular Transitions at Cente- the Quad, with a beer their children to this family- leave from the back doors of nary College. “This will be a Day. tent, bounce house, friendly event. the Edward W. Seay Admin- fun event that families won’t Faculty & staff WPLJ and more! istration Building at noon. want to miss!” are invited as guests for Many clubs on cam- For more informa- any or all of the events 2 p.m.: Class photos for pus have exciting activities Participants will walk toward tion, please call (908) 852- and games planned, including and activities. the College’s David and 1400, ext. 2426. alumni - gather at David face painting, pumpkin paint- Carol Lackland Center, where and Carol Lackland ing, bag decorating and a costume contest winners will Friday, Oct. 12 Center 2 p.m.: Alumni Travel Preview, to learn more 2:30 p.m.: Meet the Ghosts of the Ballet will haunt Centenary Stage about our 2013 trip to President, Upstairs The- Southern Italy, David ater Lobby, David and in late October and Carol Lackland Carol Lackland Center Center 3 p.m.: Book signing Se t t h e t o n e f o r a frightfully g o o d Ha l l o w e e n w e e k e n d w i t h Ne w Je r s e y 6 p.m.: Alumni recep- of Dancing Cancer by Ba l l e t ’s n e w e s t e d i t i o n o f “Gh o s t s o f t h e Ba l l e t ” w h i c h c o n t a i n s a v a r i e t y tion, Alumni Alley, Da- Linda McDonald ‘62 o f s p o o k y c l a ss i c a l a n d contemporary p i e c e s . Sa t u r d a y , Oc t . 27 a t 8 p.m. Th e vid and Carol Lackland and A Sampler of Paint- Ce n t e n a r y St a g e Co m p a n y w i l l h o s t t h e Ne w Je r s e y Ba l l e t a t t h e Da v i d a n d Center ings, 1981-2007, by Ca r o l La c k l a n d Ce n t e r ’s Si t n i k Th e a t r e . Janet Kipp Tribus ‘62, Th e s t a t e ’s p r e m i e r e d a n c e c o m p a n y w i l l f i l l t h e t h e a t r e w i t h s p r i t s , s o u l s 7 p.m.: Recent Alumni David and Carol Lack- a n d s a i n t s o n t h i s l a t e Oc t o b e r e v e n i n g . Contemporary w o r k s i n c l u d e t h e Event at the Long Valley land Center d r a m a t i c De a t h a n d t h e Ma i d e n b y internationally r e n o w n e d choreographer Brew Pub – join faculty Ro b e r t No r t h , s e t t o Fr a n z Sc h u b e r t ’s h a u n t i n g q u a r t e t i n D m i n o r . Al s o members Shane Fitz- 4 p.m.: Heirloom Dis- f r o m r e c e n t v i n t a g e a r e t h e b a l l e t b a s e d o n Ed g a r Al a n Po e ’s e e r i e p o e m , patrick, Bob Search and covery Day, President’s Th e Ra v e n , choreographed b y Da v i d Fe r n a n d e z a n d a w i l d n i g h t o f m i s t a k e n Kathy Turrisi! Circle Room, David and i d e n t i t y i n a n otherworldly b a l l r o o m , Ma s q u e r a d e . Carol Lackland Center Th e c l a ss i c a l p o r t i o n s o f t h e e v e n i n g w i l l f e a t u r e a r e v i v a l o f t h e Ne w Saturday, Oct. 13 Je r s e y Ba l l e t ’s h y p n o t i c Ki n g d o m o f t h e Sh a d e s f r o m La Ba y a d e r e , a n d t h e 5:30 p.m.: –Trivia Din- e p i t o m e o f e v i l i n a t u t u a n d t i a r a , Bl a c k Sw a n p a s d e d e u x . 9 a.m.: Alumni Associa- ner with Dr. Raymond Lo o k f o r n e w f a c e s a s d a n c e r s f r o m Eu r o p e , As i a a n d So u t h Am e r i c a m a k e tion annual meeting, Van Frey, Lackland Center t h e i r NJ Ba l l e t d e b u t s . Ba r b a r a Gi l f o r d o f Th e Ne w Yo r k Ti m e s Ne w Je r s e y Winkle Board of Trust- We e kl y w r o t e , “Ne w Je r s e y Ba l l e t i s a n a ss e m b l a g e o f p r o f e ss i o n a l d a n c e r s ees Room, David and 7 p.m.: Comedy Show w h o e m b o d y t h e h i g h e s t s t a n d a r d s o f t e c h n i q u e a n d a r t i s t r y a n d t h e y a r e Carol Lackland Center featuring Dana Duff ’97 o u r s !” in the Little Theatre. To p u r c h a s e t i c k e t s o r t o f i n d m o r e information o n a n y o f o t h e r CSC e v e n t s , 11 a.m.: Art Exhibit v i s i t h t t p ://w w w .c e n t e n a r y s t a g e c o .o r g /> o r c a l l t h e b o x o f f i c e a t (908) 979- featuring Patricia White Sunday, Oct. 14 0900. Ti c k e t s f o r Gh o s t s o f t h e Ba ll e t a r e $27.50 i n a d v a n c e a n d $32.50 o n Davidson ’44 in the t h e d a y o f t h e performance . Di s c o u n t e d t i c k e t s f o r s e n i o r s a n d s t u d e n t s a r e Career Center 10:30 a.m.: Distin- $25 i n a d v a n c e , a n d $30 t h e d a y o f t h e performance . Ch i l d r e n u n d e r 12 w i l l guished Alumni brunch, b e a d m i t t e d f o r $17.50 i n a d v a n c e , $22.50 d a y o f performance . CSC o f f e r s 11:45 a.m.: Alumni David and Carol Lack- s e v e r a l d i f f e r e n t p a c k a g e s , s u c h a s a Pi c k Fi v e Fl e x Pa ss f o r $110, f o r p u r - Awards and Athletic land Center c h a s i n g t i c k e t s f o r m u l t i p l e s h o w s a t a d i s c o u n t e d p r i c e . 15 Sports
Augusta rules change: What further advances await women?
By Mike Scholer
constant spotlight. plished in their own rights. Magnolia Lane, the Tiger’s 1996 rookie Condoleezza Rice served as grand entrance of Augusta year on the PGA Tour was the Secretary Of State under National Golf Club, is nor- astonishing, as no African the Bush administration. mally abuzz with bees, trees American had ever domi- She was the second African blooming, and other remind- nated professional golf as American and the second ers that spring has arrived Tiger did. By 1997 Tiger had woman to hold such a posi- in preparation for its annual achieved all the qualifica- tion. Masters tournament. tions, including winning Darla Moore, al- Yet, this fall, Au- twice on the PGA Tour, war- though not as well-known as gusta National Golf Club in ranting a prestigious invite to Rice, is a prominent business Augusta, Georgia is field- Augusta’s Masters Tourna- woman. She is a philan- ing questions not about its ment. With Tiger’s win at the thropist and donates large prestigious tournament, nor 1997 Masters, scrutiny sur- amounts of money to schools Tiger Woods, Phil Mickelson, rounded the club’s criteria for including the Darla Moore or Rory Mcilroy. Instead, membership for minorities School of Business at the Augusta National is talking and women. Hootie Johnson, University of South Carolina. about the newest members the former chairman of the The United States donning the club’s signature club, was openly resistant still has many private clubs green jackets: Condoleezza to women’s activist groups’ that do not admit certain Rice and Darla Moore. attempts to force Augusta ethnicities or genders. The Ordinarily, the ad- to admit women members. recent changes to Augusta’s mittance of two female mem- Johnson commented that as membership policy, and the bers to a private golf club a private club it would admit admittance of women into the would not warrant headline women at its own discretion club, could pioneer the way news on ESPN. However, and would make a decision for other exclusive elite clubs Augusta National is any- “but not at the point of a to change their membership thing but an ordinary place. bayonet.” policies. These changes could Augusta has had a histori- Both women admit- lead to a Masters Tournament cally all-male membership ted into the club are accom- for women in the future. tradition, as well as admitting its first African American member only in the past 20 CLASS OF 2013 SENIOR PORTRAITS years. (Any student eligible for a degree in January 2013 or in May 2013.) Augusta is a place that has seemingly stood still in time as the rest of the Legacy Studios is pleased to be your OFFICIAL SENIOR PORTRAIT PHOTOGRAPHER and would world continues to turn. like to help you preserve and cherish this special time with quality portraits. Ignored were the Civil Rights movements Dates and Times: Oct. 8, 9, and 10, 11:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. in the Front Parlors, Seay Building and push for equal rights for For the yearbook pose, the school requires business casual attire. It is recommended that gentlemen women by this highly re- garded golf club. Augusta has wear a shirt, jacket and tie. Legacy will have a cap and gown on hand if you would like this as an addi- always had an air of exclusiv- tional clothing option. ity; even its participants in the Masters Tournament are SCHEDULE YOUR APPOINTMENT ONLINE AT: by invitation only. Members www.legacystudios.com
The fall semester The EAP program is designed the first year it started, which flatwork we do at Centenary.” at Brookwood Farms in is keeping the Equine Center to discover and nurture young was back in 2009. Doing it “Karen had a new Gurnee, Illinois in November. and its teams very busy. riding talent. Most of the a second time around gave way of looking at the basics,” Centenary graduate Candice Centenary’s IHSA riders who compete in EAP me an opportunity to retest said Clark. “She got on Schober was selected to par- team, which won the Na- have never attended a major my knowledge and see how horses and demonstrated ticipate in the Finals in 2011 tional Championship in equitation final or may not much I have learned since techniques for the riders, and junior Kathryn Haley 2009 and 2011, has a total of have had an opportunity to then.” which allowed them to see won the 2010 Finals. eight horse shows. The first horse show on the “A” circuit Munz, Eggleston, what she was looking for The Equine Center one was slated for Oct. 7 to because of finances, lack of and IHSA coach Heather them to do. The three days of is hoping to be chosen to host begin their journey toward horse, etc. Clark all had good things work were a building block another clinic in 2013. “This qualifying for the 2013 IHSA It is open to riders to say about Healey and her for the riders so they could past year we were asked to National Finals. The IDA who have not reached their training style. “Karen worked excel at the mock show on host the clinic,” said Munz. team, third at the 2012 IDA 21st birthday by December us very hard, but she ex- the fourth day.” “For 2013, we have to apply, National Championship, has 1st of the current competi- plained everything well,” said Of the 10 EAP but we’re hoping that we three shows beginning on tion year and they must be a Eggleston. “She pushed you, clinics held around the get chosen to have the clinic October 13. member of the USHJA (Unit- especially on the flat. I felt country, only 16 riders will again. It’s such a great learn- The Hunter/Jumper ed States Hunter/Jumper As- like I was super prepared for be chosen to compete at the ing experience for the riders.” team is The Hunter/Jumper sociation). Riders must apply that section because of all the National Training Session . team is participating at the to participate in one of the 10 CJL shows on Oct. 13 and regional clinics held around Nov. 4 at the Centenary the country. They must be College Equestrian Center, able to complete courses at and the Baymar Farms horse 3’6” or higher (1.10m) and show on Dec. 8 and 9. cannot have competed at a A complete list of major championship such the Equine events can be found FEI North American Junior on the Athletics page of the Young Rider Championships Centenary website. (NAJYRC). All applicants • must also pass the USHJA It’s hard enough Horsemanship Quiz with an hosting two National com- 80% or higher. petitions, IHSA Regionals, Karen Healey, and a USEF (United States a well-known trainer from Equestrian Federation) California who operates Judges’ Clinic in one spring Karen Healey Stables, taught semester. the 24 riders for the four- This means long day clinic. The first day was days, lots of preparation, flatwork day, where the riders decorating, riding, and clean- worked on exercises at the ing. walk, trot, and canter with or But the Equine without stirrups. Center isn’t afraid of a little The second day was hard work--it also hosted gymnastics, the third day was Sydney Eggleston takes Sean through his paces. Photo: Nicole Mandracchia an EAP (Emerging Athletes coursework, and the fourth Program) Regional clinic this day was a mock horse show. past season, the second year Riders are also re- Centenary has hosted this quired to care for their horses event. on their own and are taught “It was proper stable management Respect your college and its property; a group effort,” said Kelly and horsemanship. Munz, who is the head of the “With all these dif- it’s a reflection of you and all of us. Equine Department. “It’s not ferent aspects, I was able to difficult for us to host such an figure out my ability,” said Your Quill staffers event because of the nice fa- senior Sydney Eggleston, cility we have. It was a great who participated in the clinic. opportunity, and we love to She rode Connery 9, a Cente- support the EAP.” nary school horse. “I did EAP