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a-1 front - holcad (24”) 20060816cad YELLOW MAGENTA CYAN BLACK 0% 5%5% 10% 10% 20% 20% 30% 30% 40% 40% 50% 50% 60% 60%70% 80%70% 90% 80% 95% 90% 100% 95% 100% Friday, The May 2, 2008 New Wilmington, Pa. 12 pages Volume CXXIX Number 22 HHWestminsterolcadolcad College’s student newspaper since 1884 In this ‘She danced edition... “A Senior Celebration” Combined band concert honors seniors with her heart’ By Jenna C. Retort “All of the pieces that we are The evening will conclude with Campus gathers to celebrate Interim Editor-in-Chief playing are significant works,” both ensembles playing the Alma Greig said. “These works are es- Mater, arranged by Cormac Can- the life of Loren Mistovich The department of music will tablished as the pinnacle of band non and featuring junior music ed- conclude the semester with a literature and works that the stu- ucation major, Stephanie Witzor- By Christine Line dancing and music. One speaker weekend of music, starting with dents should have the opportunity reck as the vocalist. Managing Editor mentioned her particular love for the combined Symphonic Band to play.” “Many think that this is just an- ballet, and friends and family as- and Wind Ensemble concert The symphonic band, com- other band concert, but if people Students and members of the serted that she would come alive Under the direction of Dr. R. prised of students of all majors, stay in their rooms, they will miss campus community gathered in through dancing. According to a Senior Send Off Tad Greig, the Wind Ensemble and will feature pieces from composers an opportunity to hear great mu- the Chapel on Wednesday, April press release, Mistovich still found Syphonic Band will perform their such as, John Stanhope, Ceasar sic,” junior Kevin Shields said. “It’s 30 at 6:30 pm. to honor the loss of time to take and teach jazz, ballet See Page A-6 combined concert entitled “A Se- Giovannini, and will conclude with nice to hear something different, freshman Loren Lee Mistovich, and tap dance classes at J J’s Dance nior Celebration” on Friday, May 2, Finale from Symphony #2 Op. 17 rather than the same, repetitious who passed away on Tuesday, Depot in Hubbard, Ohio. in the William W. Orr Auditorium. by P. Tschaikowsky. In addition, music featured on the radio.” April 29 in a car accident on her “Many people believe that “Both groups are playing well the Symphonic Band will feature Dr. Greig has also invited in- way to class. dancers have a certain exuberance as this concert is most significant guest conductor, Mr. Gary Taylor, coming freshmen music students After a prelude played by and vivaciousness,” senior Jenna to our playing because it is an op- director of bands at Wilmington to join both ensembles for the Carey-Anne LaSor, assistant to the Retort said. “Loren knew that portunity to honor our seniors,” Schools, who will lead the band in playing of the Alma Mater. chaplain and coordinator of the dancing with the feet was one Greig said. Concert Variations by Claude T. “This new addition to the senior Young Presbyterian Scholar pro- thing, and that dancing with the The wind ensemble will open Smith. celebration is a way to welcome gram, college chaplain Rev. James heart was another.” the concert with a variety of selec- “Having a guest conductor our incoming students while say- Mohr opened the service and invit- Milagros Swerdlow, lecturer of tions ranging from Festival Sinfo- work with the band is a chance for ing farewell to our seniors who ed the RAs of Shaw Hall to read Spanish and coordinator of the nia by Roland Barrett, to the pre- him to share his experiences and have been with us for the past four passages of scripture and poems. Language in Motion program, had miere of a multi-movement work ideas in music and a chance for in- years,” Greig said. Jenna Retort, Samantha Wayman, Mistovich as a student this semes- Walk a mile without entitled The Fall of the House of teraction within our community,” All of the performances are- Aimee Spicuzza, Jennie Smith, ter. Even during that short time, someone else’s shoes Usher composed by senior music Greig said. “Mr. Taylor is one of my open to the public and also have- Rachel Lantz (RD) and Amber Dil- Swerdlow observed that “she had a See Page B-5 education major, Jacob Moon for colleagues for whom I have a great free admission. laman shared a poem and sections clear sense of her own identity, and his honors project. deal of respect.” from the Book of Psalms, Ecclesi- how to act on that identity.” astes, Romans and the Gospel of “She was transparent,” Swerd- College says farewell to John. Fellow freshman and former low added. “She had a face that seven faculty and staff roommate Kayla Olson also con- was natural, with a wonderful See Pages A-4 & 5 tributed. smile. That was the best makeup The remainder of the service in- she could have.” One last hurrah cluded a message from Mohr and The RAs and RD of Shaw Hall We are the champions: time for others to share memories would like to let the family and of their time with Mistovich. The A track tale Seniors will be able to attend a niors may purchase them for their friends of Mistovich know that See Page B-1 By Cody Bernardini gathering concluded with the Campus Writer Pirates game on Saturday, May 10, friends on a first come first serve their thoughts and prayers are hymn, “Amazing Grace.” Freshman with them as they go through this to kick off the start of senior week. basis. Lauren Ritter was one of several The end of the semester is fast This game is during finals time, tremendously difficult time. Campus Statistic Although senior week is a fun who spoke about their memories Although the campus commu- approaching, and for seniors, that but since the Pirates do not have a time, it is also sad for the seniors, with the 19-year-old elementary of the Week means it is almost time to enter home game during senior week nity continues to grieve over Mis- many of whom may never see education major from Lowellville, tovich’s death, several speakers at the “real world.” this year a change had to be made each other again. Ohio. to the schedule. the memorial highlighted ways in 18 Before the Class of 2008 leaves “The liveliness of the campus According to Ritter, the two girls which the tragedy has led to a time college behind, and the seniors be- On Monday, May 12, seniors seems to fade during senior week,” met in Shaw Hall at the beginning of reflection for their own lives. gin their careers, they will have can attend dinner from 8 p.m. to junior Tony Gomez said. of the year and bonded over con- The past few days have been a The number of one more week to enjoy them- midnight at Tulley’s; students must necting cables. They would walk time for those affected to think selves and say goodbye to all the be 21 years old to attend, however, Senior week will end on Satur- to speech class together, and Ritter about their priorities in life and boxes that would people they have come to know since it is a bar. The last event day, May 17, with commencement said Mistovich’s face would light how they choose to live. impede my escape over their years here at school. planned for seniors this year is a at 2:30 p.m. One senior will be cho- up when she spoke about the “Death will one day come to us, sen to give a speech during the cer- from the office in “I’m excited to be graduating, trip to Cedar Point on Wednesday. dance class she had taught to chil- and when it does, what kind of im- Students who wish to go to Tul- emony. Seniors who would like to dren the night before. pact will we leave behind?” Lantz the event of a fire. but I’ll miss a lot of the friends I’ve be the senior class speaker were made during my time here at ley’s, the Pirates game or Cedar “Dance was an outlet, a place of questioned. “We will miss Loren in Point will get a free ride on a bus if required to submit a copy of their tranquility and joy,” Ritter said. “I this community. Let us remember Westminster,” senior Eric Miller speech for review. The best speech Weekend Weather said. they choose. Seniors are encour- think she always had a smiling her by living our days to the provided by Weather.com aged to take the bus, especially if will be chosen, and the winner will face, because she tried to live every fullest.” Senior Week begins the last day give his or her speech on gradua- they plan on drinking at any of day to the fullest. She concluded Visitation hours will be held on of finals, Monday, May 12, and tion day. these events. by encouraging others to “not wor- Friday, May 2 from 4-8 p.m. at the Friday ends the day of graduation, Satur- “The speech that is chosen ry about tomorrow, for tomorrow Cunningham-Becker Funeral day, May 17. There are three major If any seniors have a friend who Scattered Thunder Storms might be edited for grammar, but will worry about itself,” advice by Home in Lowellville.

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