VOLUME LXXXVII, ISSUE 19 MAY 4, 1984 TAYLOR UNIVERSITY UPLAND, INDIANA 46989 Strange Happenings Mark Friday the 13th Field Day On Friday the 13th (!) of April strange science classes. The events involve things took place in the Science Center laboratory manipulations, problem solv­ at Taylor University. Eggs were ing and equipment fabrication. launched through the air, balsa wood Events in chemistry include density bridges were crushed, mousetrap cars determinations, solutions identifica­ were propelled down the corridors of tions, a titration race, a quiz show and INCREASED FINANCIAL AID the Science Center and chemical titra­ an "all-in-the-family" periodic - table AVAILABLE tions were performed while blindfolded. contest. Teams bom 11 north central Indiana Physics event include a Rube Gold­ ir Although tuition, fees, room, and high schools participated in these and berg "frizziks" display, a mouse - trap board costs for 1984-85 will be S644 other events as put of the seventh car race, a balsa bridge contest an egg higher than this year, an effort has been annual Chemistry-Physics Field Day on launch, a solar heater contest, a made by Taylor to help offset this the Upland campus. There were 135 computer game and an approximation increase with increased financial aid for students and teachers in attendance. quiz. needy students. This will be possible The chemistry team from Eastbrook The physics team from Mississinewa largely due to the fund - raising efforts won first place for the third consecutive scored a record point total in the of the University Advancement Office. year. Members of the winning team computer game. Members of the team Since some factors such as family were Adam Brice, Gregg Dieckmann, were Jim Dunn, Alex Hoffman, Lynn income or the number of family mem­ Jeff Sewell and Tim Spence. Their Roth, Andy Taylor and teacher, Dale bers in college will change, every needy sponsor was teacher Hobart Schacht. student will not see an increase in The Marion team sponsored by Competing in physics from Marion his/her financial aid award. However, teacher Ed Miller won third place in were Kate Grogg, Sam Orr, Janet for most needy students, the increased chemistry. Student members were Mel- Porfilio and Matt White, all students of financial assistance should soften the lisa Buck, Brett Coryell, Tom Haney teacher George Hill. Also competing in impact of next year's cost increase. and Joey Harpst. chemistry was a team entered by Every effort is being made to notify Northeastern (of Wayne County) won teacher Albert Chapman of Marion: currently enrolled students of their top honors in the physics competition. Mike Reeves and Karen Snyder. financial aid awards for 1984-85 during Their efforts were highlighted by a tiny Physics competitors also included a the first week of May. If you have car which traveled 204 feet powered team from Eastbrook: Wes Becker, applied for financial aid for next year only by the spring of a common mouse Kelly Cunningham, Brian Roth, Mark and have not received an award notice trap - a new record. Wenger with teacher, Jim Harding, and or a request for additional information, you should contact the Financial Aid Muncie Southside teams won second a team from Southern Wells: Glenda Taylor student assistants Steve Kastelein and Jett King conduct the balsa bridge contest at April 13's Science Field Day place in physics and also in chemistry. Foltz, Bob Hogston, Beth Langel, Cara Office (ext. 358/428). Muncie Burris took third place in Schoeff with teacher, Janice Mitchener. physics. Other high schools participa­ Huntington North was represented by ting were Blackhawk Christian, Ft. two chemistry teams: Rod Crispen, Wayne Christian, Huntington North, Jenny Johnson, Dan Nelson and Dave Carlson, Whiteheart: Mississinewa, Plymouth and Southern Smart sponsored by teacher Susan Wells. Ballinger, and Jake Smelser, Jill Spahr, According to Prof. Robert Wolfe, Steve Ufheil and Lamar Young sponsor­ More Than A Concert Director of the Field Day, the purpose is ed by teacher Bob Flora. Also repre­ by Tammy Hinman acclaimed "100 Huntley Street" and to provide opportunity for students of senting Huntington North was the Pete Carlson and White Heart perfor- toured twice in South Africa. Carlson's chemistry and physics to engage in physics team composed of Darrel ed a double concert on April 27 in the latest LP, "Dreamer's Dream" hit the spirited competition while utilizing Bourne, Brad Mills, Brian Pyle, Marlin Chapel/Auditorium at 8:15 p.m. Carl­ #3 position of the June 1983 issue of principles and skills initiated in their Schul and teacher, Max Fordyce. son, who is no stranger to Taylor, MUSIC LINE. combined guitar, piano, and tracks for a Through his singing and song writ­ light pop-rock sound. He mixed the ing, Carlson seeks to relate to people's promise of hope with the realism of needs. His tunes mirror the struggles Brooks To earthly struggle for a relevant message. and strides he has experienced in his He has served in full-time music Christian walk, and reflect his genuine ministry for eight years. He has desire for others to follow Jesus. Manage WTUC performed in many concerts throughout White Heart, a six member band, Recently, the Taylor Media Board station is fulfilling needs Taylor stu­ the United States and Canada. He has performed contemporary pop, r&b, chose to rename Jennifer Brooks as the dents have? appeared on television in Canada's and rock with an incredibly fresh sound. Student Manager for radio station BROOKS: I know that we aren't the Their music was motivational, inspira­ WTUC. Brooks is a junior Mass top listened-to station. I feel we're program the cue-tones on to the tional, and spiritual with lyrics based on Communication major. fulfilling it this year because we've had microcomputer. experience and scripture. Photo by Mark Hofinga She has taken classes in her major more listenership, more record give - ECHO: Where do you see WTUC as Dann Huff, David Huff, Billy Smiley, Whiteheart performs "Vital Signs" at last weekend's concert. field of study which helped her in her a ways, and it shows me that something being in one year from now? Mark Gersmehl, Gary Lunn, and Scott manager job. She did her practicum at is happening. It's just something in the BROOKS: I see us as being the top Dongles, the White Heart members, AM-FM WRSW station in Warsaw, process. Christian Radio station that's listened to have toured and recorded with the on campus. I have high hopes. Indiana. ECHO: Just so our readers know Imperials, Chris Christian, Steve Camp, ECHO: Do you have any personal Brooks was involved with programm­ where the station is coming from: whose Sandi Patti, The Gaithers, Johnny Cash, plans in the works to achieve this goal? ing and writing commercials while she opinions or standards were weighed and others. David Huff, drummer, said, BROOKS: I'll have more time next worked there. Last year, Brooks was most heavily when the station format "We believe we have a special gift to year to devote to the station. I feel that named General Manager for WTUC was set up? communicate to teen and college age with experience, I won't have to make after former General Manager Dan BROOKS: Dale Sloat helped me a kids. This is a group of people that are as many mistakes an can go a little bit White left Taylor in November, 1983. lot.He's the type of guy who says ' 'write continually hit with many different In a recent interview,ECHO reporter everything down. .organize.' faster. I'd like to keep the same DJs so-called 'solutions' to solve theii because they've got experience. This Marilyn Peterson spoke with Brooks in ECHO: Will you be keeping the same problems that we feel a strong need tc time, we've had approximately 60 an effort to gain some background programming standards and format? communicate with and minister tc people come up and ask to work at the material about her personal opinions BROOKS: Tim Kirpatrick said we them." station. I think that a lot of motivation is and job. could have som special music. But, I Mark Gersmehl, who performed on there. I think that if we can make it have ECHO: What inspired you to run for feel that if we're going to have that the keyboards synthesizers, said,' 'If we this office again? a good name then people will want to can make people walk out of our potential to be on FM cable and we're work. I don't know, I think it was just the going to be on all day and have better concerts feeling better about them­ challenge, because a lot of guys got on If you would like further information selves and more optimistic about the sound then we should keep it Christian about Jennifer's job, the station, or me about being a girl. I just got really just because we really don't have that world in which they live then we have about the possibility of working for upset with them. I just learned a couple many people to compete with except really done something for the Lord with WTUC, please send a note through of weeks ago there were a couple of Fort Wayne Bible College. I think we our music. Lives can be changed." IT'S MURDER guys who didn't even know I was the campus mail. Or, if you live out of town, White Heart's main goal is to have could be a good witness to others 'Theplot thickens and all are astounded when Romaine, the star witness (played by Cindy Ericson) changes her manager, because one certain staff through our Christian music.