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Volume 99 Spring, 2008 Number 4 College of the Ozarks…”Hard Work U.®” www.cofo.edu Point Lookout, Missouri 65726 Hard Work U. Welcomes General Peter Pace Former Joint Chiefs of Staff PROMISES TO KEE P Spring Update he spring semester flew by. As the old say- ing goes, “Time flies Twhen you’re having fun.” The College family enjoyed several wonderful events, including a visit from former Joint Chiefs of Staff General Peter Pace and the NAIA Division II National Tourna- ments. As you’ll see in this edition of The Ozark Visitor, hard work brings exciting rewards. Jerry C. Davis, President In March, General Peter Pace was the guest speak- er for the Spring Forum. Twenty-seven College of the Ozarks students, along with 29 students from visiting institutions, had the opportunity to participate in a three- The Ozark Visitor (USPS 600540) (ISSN day Character Forum which focused on the role of faith 0890-2690) is published quarterly by in leadership. Not only did the participants learn from the Office of Public Relations and is General Pace, but three extraordinary individuals shared distributed free of charge to friends of their wisdom on this topic. The Forum culminated with our college, alumni, faculty, staff, and a keynote address given by General Pace, wherein he told Incorporated in 1906 parents of our students. as The School of the the story of how God spared his life three times. Please Ozarks read more about General Pace’s visit on pages 8-9. Editor . Elizabeth. Andrews, Public Relations Director Also in March was the NAIA Division II National Assistant Editor . Jerry. McDonald, PR Assistant Tournaments. For the past nine years, the College has Student Writers and Photographers . .Joy Carpenter, hosted the Men’s National Tournament. Throughout the Johanna Greig, Kellen Hall, Sarah L . LeDoux, ten days of the tournament, the campus bustled with activity as it welcomed nearly 15,000 visitors. This year Stephanie Bell, Jessica White, Amanda Manuel was special to the campus family because the C of O Design Director . Laura. Lane Women’s Basketball Team, again earned a chance to play Dean of Development . Tim. Huddleston in the national tournament held in Sioux City, Iowa. Sev- Director of Alumni Affairs . Helen. Youngblood eral buses of C of O students traveled to support the Lady- Produced by the J.M. McDonald Printing Department cats in their endeavor to bring home the championship. in memory of Jerrold Watson Interestingly, the local paper, the Sioux City Journal, was Craig Cogdill, Manager fascinated with the C of O students’ team spirit enough Associate Member, Missouri Press Association to publish a story titled “Ozarks Students Bring Flavor Founded by an early Presbyterian missionary, Col- to Tournament.” Quoting the article, “…the Ozarks sec- lege of the Ozarks is an interdenominational Christian, tion is one of the many things that makes this tourna- four-year Work college. ment special to Sioux City and those who cover it.” In The College does not discriminate on the basis of addition to the many compliments the Ladycats and their sex, race, color, age or ethnic origin, in its educational fans received in Iowa, the women’s team brought home programs, activities, or employment policies. its third consecutive National Runner-up title. College of the Ozarks®…Hard Work U.® These are just a few events which made for a suc- Point Lookout, MO 65726 • 417-334-6411 cessful spring. Please read about some other happenings and student achievements, such as the three outstanding Standard postage paid Point Lookout, MO individuals who interned in several high-level govern- Postmaster: Send address changes to: ment departments. Best wishes for a safe and pleasant Ozark Visitor • P.O. Box 17 summer. Point Lookout, MO 65726-0017 2 THE OZARK VISITOR ALUMN A ERIN HA YES A Journalist’s Perspective By Stephanie Bell BC News Correspondent “Keeping an open mind going into news situations is and College of the Ozarks an important aspect of my job,” she said. “There is alumna Erin Hayes visited AC of O on Monday, February 25, to often beauty where you would not expect it.” hold a question and answer session blossomed through a combination a story’s outcome prior to the inter- for all mass communications majors. of increasingly better job openings, view. She had gone in to this par- She also held a workshop for broad- combined with hard work and extra ticular situation with a focus for the cast students earlier that morning. hours on her part. She spoke of the story already in mind, but ended up Erin Hayes has 25 years of award- importance of pursuing unforeseen discovering something with much winning broadcast experience and is opportunities, as well as choosing more depth. During the interview known for her quality investigative to believe the best about seemingly she was struck by how this remark- reporting. Widely-known yet still bleak circumstances. “What may able young man actually considered warmly personable, Hayes provided seem at first like a curse just might his blindness a blessing instead of a an informative, comfortable environ- end up being the best thing that could hindrance. He explained how typi- ment where students had the oppor- happen,” said Hayes. As she spoke of cally people are inclined to judge by tunity to benefit from her national the effort it took to reach her goals, the first impression of what they see. news experience. The sessions offered she commended the work program Because of his blindness, he is able excellent exposure into the life of a at C of O, which contributed toward to bypass those normal first impres- seasoned news reporter. her own work ethic. Hayes reminded sions and instead focus directly on Students posed a variety of ques- students that employers are look- the person’s soul. Hayes also discov- tions during the afternoon session, ing for responsible graduates who ered that, although the young man’s and Hayes took time to answer each possess the kind of work ethic that hands were very crippled, he could one thoroughly. In response to a ques- is gained through the student work play the piano with astounding abil- tion regarding how she got her first program. ity. This was definitely a story that “big break” in the business, Hayes Throughout the session, she took a different direction than she told the story of how she landed her demonstratively painted word pic- had anticipated. “Keeping an open first job. As a result of her mother’s tures as she described a few of her mind going into news situations is persistent encouragement, Hayes most treasured career memories. She an important aspect of my job,” she applied to the Springfield station KY3 had a special experience involving a said. “There is often beauty where and was hired as the Saturday corre- young man without eyes who taught you would not expect it.” spondent. Instead of a singular “big her the importance of not prejudging Hayes also emphasized the pri- break,” she recounted how her career ority of journalism ethics. Despite the executive demands and stressful deadlines that accompany reporting positions, one must not be pressured into reporting something that has not been verified as fact. She encour- aged students both by words and example to always have the courage to acknowledge the truth and speak the truth no matter the cost. “My job is to tell the truth. It’s good to be first, but it’s more important to be right,” she said. Although at times it may seem that those of journalistic integ- rity are few in number, Erin Hayes is a hopeful reminder that there are indeed journalists of high caliber who are committed to reporting the Mass Communication students spent an afternoon learning firsthand about truth. the national media. sPring 2008 3 COLLE G E O F th E OZ A R K S Cha RI ta BLE GI ft ANNUI T Y On A Fixed Income And Loving It Create a charitable gift annuity with College of the Ozarks, and you’ll You will receive fixed annual support the College’s mission of payments at a percentage of providing a quality Christian your gift, based on your age at education for deserving students and the time of the gift. receive a guaranteed fixed annual Age Rate* payment for the rest of your life. 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