The Sewanee Mountain VOL. XXV No. 9 Thursday, March 5, 2008 Published as a public service for the Sewanee community since 1985. Help Clean Up Documentary “Darius Goes West” Sewanee Saturday Returns to Sewanee Join the sororities and fraternities You’re invited to a special screen- the knowledge that life, even when for an early spring cleaning of our ing of “Darius Goes West: The Roll imperfect, is always worth the ride. community. Pamela Byerly, Com- of His Life,” on Monday, March 9, at Admission to this screening is free. munity Council representative, is 5:30 p.m. at the University’s Guerry You’re also invited to enjoy a free coordinating the event for Saturday, Auditorium. cookout following the fi lm. You will be March 7, from 11:30 a.m. until 2 Proclaimed a classic by The Los able to meet the crew, ask questions, p.m., starting at Bishop’s Common. Angeles Times, and the most deco- and help raise money for the cure! Sororities and fraternities will target rated fi lm of 2007, this documentary For more information, visit <www specifi c locations, and community tells the story of 15-year-old Darius .dariusgoeswest.org>. For directions, residents are asked to help spruce Weems of Athens, Ga., born with e-mail Laura at <lschieff@sewanee up their neighborhoods. Pick up Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy .edu>. trash bags at the Bishop’s Common at (DMD), the most common fatal 11:30 a.m., fi ll them with rubbish and genetic disorder to affect children Emeritus Assn. Cesnola and Cypriot artifacts leave them at the roadside. Byerly is worldwide, who leaves home for the arranging for their collection. fi rst time. Darius and his accompany- Today ing friends-turned-fi lmmakers have The Emeritus Association will Lecture by Nautical Archaeologist a specifi c goal: to get his wheelchair meet today, March 5, at 3:30 p.m. in Elizabeth S. Greene will deliver Convention on the Protection of the customized on MTV’s hit show “Pimp the Sewanee Inn. University profes- a presentation, “Up for Grabs? Anti- Underwater Cultural Heritage? Should My Ride.” sors Jim Peterman and Scott Wilson quarianism, Deep-Water Archaeology ownership rights and the professional Travel with this all-male crew as will talk about their recent experi- and the UNESCO 2001 Convention,” responsibility and standards for in- they discover joy, brotherhood and ences in China. on Tuesday, March 10, at 4:30 p.m. in vestigating a site of this nature hinge Gailor Auditorium. The lecture and a on its location? reception afterward are free and open Greene, an assistant professor in SAS Student Donates Pottery to the public. the Classics Department at Brock Proceeds to African Orphanage Greene will discuss the impact University, St. Catharines, Ontario, has on the historical record of the illegal almost two decades of archaeological Like many young people, Da- trade in antiquities. The case of the experience directing and participat- Spring Ahead! som Lee came into some money at Napried exemplifies the legal and ing in excavation and survey projects Daylight Savings Time begins at 2 Christmas time. How she came to ethical complexities faced by those throughout the Mediterranean. She a.m., this Sunday, March 8. Set your have it and what she did with it is who try to recover cultural material has taught at Princeton and Rutgers clocks ahead one hour before you go not so common. Dasom, a junior in the Mediterranean. universities, and is an adjunct pro- to bed Saturday night! from Seoul, South Korea, and a few Nineteenth-century antiquarian fessor at the Institute of Nautical of her classmates at St. Andrew’s- Luigi Palma di Cesnola had collected Archaeology. Spelman College Sewanee School sold their pottery many early Cypriot artifacts. In 1872, The lecture is sponsored by the during the Craft Artists of Southern he contracted the Napried, an Austro- University Lectures Committee, with Jazz Ensemble Tennessee’s (CAST) Holiday Studio Hungarian vessel, to transport his additional funding from the Depart- Tour. The school was one of the treasures, but the ship sank at an ment of Art and Art History and a Saturday stops on CAST’s annual tour of art- unknown location after departing community engagement grant from Come out to hear the all-female ists’ studios in the Sewanee area. from Beirut. How does a wreck like the Center for Liberal Education and 19-piece Spelman College Jazz En- Dasom made $400 that day. “I the Napried fi t within the UNESCO Community Engagement. semble this Saturday, March 7, at learned a lot that day. I learned Dasom Lee (left) with Leisha Adams 8 p.m. in Guerry Auditorium. The about how to talk to customers— of Lahash International. Dasom Woman’s Club Auction Monday, group’s theme this year is “Love, Hope to explain why and how I make donated proceeds of her pottery and Glory.” (Continued on page 11) sales to an orphanage sponsored Reservations Due Friday The evening’s repertoire includes by Lahash. The Sewanee Woman’s Club’s an- women are encouraged to attend and tunes by Miles Davis, Horace Silver, nual fund-raiser, a live auction called participate during their lunch hour. Duke Ellington, Nina Simone and Delcamp, Stipe Organ Duet Tonight “Treasures to Go,” offers everyone Child care is available during lunch. others. The ensemble’s unique combi- nation of vocalists, wind instrumen- The Easter term Organ Recital piano, “Hymne” by Joseph Jongen and an opportunity to fi nd bargains on Annual membership dues are $5, and Series continues with a recital tonight, the rarely heard Concerto for Organ unique pieces of art and decorative the cost of lunch is $10. talists, pianist and rhythm section makes it clear that women indeed March 5, at 7 p.m. in St Luke’s Chapel, and Piano by Flor Peeters. items on Monday, March 9, at noon. featuring University Organist Robert Four feet will be heard in a per- Come to Otey parish hall by 11:20 can play jazz—magnificently. The Savor “Taste of the group’s founder/director is Joseph Delcamp and Assistant Organist Dan- formance of the Bombardo-Carillon a.m. with one or more “like new” iel Stipe performing music for organ by the eccentric 19th century French quality items to donate that others Jennings. Mountain”! If you love jazz, don’t miss this duet, two organs, organ and piano, composer/pianist/pedal-pianist, might enjoy in their homes. The The Monteagle Mountain Cham- and four feet. Charles-Valentine Alkan. The con- auction will begin during lunch; event. The performance is free, and ber of Commerce sponsors its ninth the public is invited. The African This unusual program will feature cert is free and open to the public. previewing the treasures will begin at annual “Taste of the Mountain” food the sinfonietta for organ duet by Denis The fi nal recital in the series will 11:30 a.m. Community members are American Alliance and the Offi ce of fair on Monday, March 9, from 5 to 8 Multicultural Affairs are the spon- Bèdard, a concerto for two organs by be played by Delcamp on April 2 in welcome to participate in the auction p.m. at the National Guard Armory the 18th century composer Joseph All Saints’ Chapel. with or without eating lunch. sors. For more information call outside Monteagle. Be sure to try 598-1241. Blanco, and two works for organ and Lunch will be citrus-herb mari- the delicious food available in this nated chicken breast, penne with area. Tickets at $10 each can be INSIDE creamy tomato basil sauce, garlic purchased at the Chamber’s offi ce. VC announces retirement, Business Presorted Std. baguette toasts, side salad, lemon THE SEWANEE MOUNTAIN Parking is limited; car pooling is Expo, Messenger break, Letter..........2 MESSENGER U.S. Postage squares and brownies. The vegetar- encouraged. For information call February Community Council report, PAID ian alternative is roasted vegetables SCC Mardi Gras, New arrivals...........3 P.O. Box 296 Sewanee, TN (931) 924-5353, or see <www.mont OBITUARY—Backlund; Churches.....4 Sewanee, Tennessee 37375 instead of chicken breast. eaglechamber.com>. Feb. Lease Committee rpt, Meetings, Permit #55 Telephone reservations for the CAC, Naam yoga, Go-Go gang...........5 luncheon are due by noon on Friday, Library hours, SUD Feb. report, March 6: Call Caroline Shoemaker in Hypnosis wkshp, Senior menus........6 Trails & Trilliums, Foreclosure help, Sewanee (598-0982) or Sissy Stewart Race/Reconciliation...........................7 in Monteagle (931-924-2889). Please A&E—SUT fi lms, SAS gallery, Pilates, specify if you prefer a vegetarian meal Edible books, Artisan Depot, Joel tribute, Bread baking wkshop, or need child care. If you have made Hansel & Gretel, Music @ winery, a standing reservation for this year’s Last Two Days for TINTINNABULATION....................8-9 programs, remember to cancel your SCHOOL SCOOP—SES menus, SES & reservation if you cannot attend. Girl Scout Cookies SAS honor rolls, FBLA, Winterim Girl Scouts will be selling cookies Friday Sch, CES students invent.....11 The Sewanee Woman’s Club is SPORTS—Holloway Tiger o/Wk; SMS, open to all women in the area, and today and Friday, March 5–6, from SAS, Tiger reports; Gymnastics.12-13 newcomers are welcome. Working 3 to 5 p.m. outside Regions Bank in NATURE NOTES, Pets of Wk............14 Sewanee—or until supplies run out. Community Calendar........................16 2) THE SEWANEE MOUNTAIN MESSENGER Thursday, March 5, 2009 THE SEWANEE MOUNTAIN MESSENGER 418 St. Mary’s Ln. Vice-Chancellor Joel Cunningham P.O. Box 296 Sewanee, Tennessee 37375 Announces Retirement F.C. Business Expo (931) 598-9949 Fax: (931) 598-9685 Joel Cunningham, who has served in Cowan www.sewaneemessenger.com since 2000 as vice chancellor and The Franklin County Chamber of president of the University of the Commerce’s 17th annual Franklin Editor/Publisher: South, has announced his plans to County Business Expo will be held Geraldine Hewitt Piccard retire on June 30, 2010, according to on Thursday, March 12, at Monterey Circulation: Ray Minkler University Chancellor Henry Parsley Station in Cowan from noon until 8 Staff: Janet B.