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Hope College Hope College Digital Commons News from Hope College Hope College Publications 1994 News from Hope College, Volume 26.2: October, 1994 Hope College Follow this and additional works at: https://digitalcommons.hope.edu/news_from_hope_college Part of the Archival Science Commons Recommended Citation Hope College, "News from Hope College, Volume 26.2: October, 1994" (1994). News from Hope College. 117. https://digitalcommons.hope.edu/news_from_hope_college/117 This Book is brought to you for free and open access by the Hope College Publications at Hope College Digital Commons. It has been accepted for inclusion in News from Hope College by an authorized administrator of Hope College Digital Commons. For more information, please contact [email protected]. Three classes Sophomores Inside This Issue celebrate have Pull. reunions. Enrollment record ......................... 3 Writing and reconciliation............ 3 V.P. does double duty .................... 7 Generation Students ............. 10-11 Please see pages Please see eight and nine. page two. PUBLISHED BY HOPE COLLEGE, HOLLAND, MICHIGAN 49423 Hope College Non-Profit 141 E. 12th St. Organization Holland, Ml 49423 U.S. Postage PAID ADDRESS CORRECTION REQUESTED Hope College Campus Notes Sophomores win Pull who came to watch the event. Both classes gave their The Pull can last as long as three hours, in which case the victor is deter- all, but the sophomore mined by measuring to see which side Class of 1997 had a bit has gained the most rope. This year, more on Saturday, Oct. 1 , however, the sophomores "popped" six of the freshman Class of 1998's pits, winning the 97th Pull tug- gaining enough rope to eliminatesix of of-war in slightly less than the freshman pullers and leaving the two-and-a-half hours. sophomores 18 pits to the freshman class's remaining 12. Because of that dif- The Pull started an hour and 25 ference, the competition was called a minutes late, at 4:25 p.m., a delay caused sophomore victory at 6:45 p.m. because the wrong rope had been deliv- The sophomore win was in keeping ered to the site of the competition,which with past history: since 1934, the sopho- is held northeast of the campus on the mores have taken 38 contests to the banks of the Black River, near U.S. 31 and freshman class's 18. The victory was also a M-21. The late start didn't dispel most of turn-around for the Class of 1997, which the hundreds — infants to senior citizens — had lost the Pull in the fall of 1993. Members of the Class of ’97, their faces painted in camouflage, celebrate their win. Pictured are Dano Hop of St. Louis Park, Minn., and Chris Collins of Interlochen, Mich. “Quote, unquote” exercisesare a way to work with the concepts Quote, unquote is an at hand; and that professors can provide clar- eclectic sampling of ification and infectiousenthusiasm for their disciplines. things said at and about Dr. Herrick said that the accessibilityof On the cover Hope College. Hope's faculty in particular is a benefit stu- Members of the Sibylline sorority and Emersonian fraternity act their parts while partici- dents would be unlikely to find at a larger pating in their Homecoming float. Pictured from left to right in the largest photo are Heather Hope's opening convocationon Sunday, institution. Wlmus '95 of Holland, Mich.; Jennifer Bechtel '97 of Jettison,Mich.; Jenna Jung '95 of Aug. 28, gave Dr. James Herrick of the com- "I have just read, in two differentplaces Sturgis, Mich.; and Kay Otto '96 of St. Louis Park, Minn. In the photo at lower right are: municationfaculty an opportunity to present and based on two different studies, that Jason Cox '96 of St. Joseph, Mich.; Derek Babin '96 of Otsego, Mich.; and Brad Stegenga '96 the Class of 1998 with the key to collegiate contact with faculty outside of class is very of Alto, Mich. This is an anniversaryyear for the Emersonians,who are celebrating their 75th. success: take responsibility. closely associated with student intellectual At top center, reunion participants take a moment to record some memories. This year's "There may be some of you sitting in the growth in college,"he said. "You have an reunion photos are on pages eight and nine. audience, about to start four years in unusual opportunityhere to talk with your At top right, the Class of '97 give its all on its way to a Pull victory.The ston/ is at the top college, who are thinking, 'I'm not ready for faculty compared to larger institutions; take of this page. Pictured clockiuise,beginning at the bottom, are: Eric Sevensma of Rockford, this. 1 might not succeed,"' said Dr. Herrick, advantageof that fact." Mich., Megan Thompson of Lansing,Mich., Bill Dreyer of Charlevoix, Mich., and Kim Eckert who titled his address in Dimnent Memorial Sitting in the back row, conversely, tends to of Berea, Ohio. Chapel "Advice: A Musing, and Then prompt students to pay less attentionin class. Some." A capacity audience of 1,100 stu- Dr. Herrick said — as does sitting on the dents, parents, faculty and friends of the extreme edges of the class. Requesting exten- Volume 26, No. 2 October 1994 Hope College college attended. sions, he noted, reflectspoor organization Published for Alumni, Friends and Office of Public Relations "My experience with many students over generally, can become a habit and gives the Parents of Hope College by the Office of DeWitt Center, Holland, MI 49423-3698. more than 15 years of teaching suggests that professor involved a bad impression. Friends' Public Relations. Should you receive Thomas L. Renner '67 success in college is more closely related to experiences with a professor or class are not more than one copy, please pass it on to Directorof Public Relations planning, personal commitments and inten- necessarily good indicationsof what to someone in your community. An overlap Gregory S. Olgers '87 tional effort than it is to extraordinary natural expect, according to Dr. Herrick. of Hope College constituencies makes Director of InformationSendees ability, excellent high school preparation or "Select courses intentionallybased on what duplicationsometimes unavoidable. Lynne M. '86 even exemplary classroom instructionby pro- will likely contribute the most to your educa- Powe Alumni Director fessors, as helpful as these may be," he said. tion," Dr. Herrick said. "And take some Editor: Thomas L. Renner '67 'Take responsibilityfor your education," risks — some of your best courses may be ones Kathy Miller Managing Editor: Gregory S. Olgers '87 Dr. Herrick said. "Any efforts you make in that you take not knowing what to expect, Manager of Public RelationsSendees that direction will be rewarded many times even ones that the other students would steer ContributingWriter: Karen Bos Eva Dean Folkert '83 over, and your time here will be a great deal you away from." Secretanjof Public Relations Office more satisfying than it would be otherwise." Dr. Herrick also encouraged the students Layout: Holland Litho Service, Inc. Dr. Herrick shared seven steps for the stu- to relish in general the opportunityto grow Printing: Neius Web Printing Services Notice of Nondiscrimination Hope College is committed to the concept of dents to follow in assuming responsibilityfor intellectuallyduring their years at Hope, of Greenville, Mich. equal rights, equal opportunities and equal their education. Recalling that the liberal arts noting that they may never again have such a Contributing Photographers: protection under the law. Hope College admits in the Middle Ages were divided into two sets chance. Jim Dostie, Lou Schakel students of any race, color, national and ethnic called the quadrivium and the trivium, he 'The next four years will be, for many of origin,sex, creed or handicap to all the rights, organized his steps as four "everies"and three you, the only period in your lives when you news from Hope College is published privileges, programs and activitiesgenerally will have the opportunity to read, think and during February,April, June, August, "avoids." accorded or made available to studentsat converse a of ideas, Dr. Herrick's everies were: attend every about such wide range October, and December by Hope Hope College, including the administration of class, read every assignment, do every exer- and in a community of teachers and fellow College, 141 East 12th Street, Holland, its educationalpolicies, admission policies, cise and visit every professor. His avoids students," he said. Michigan 49423-3698. scholarship and loan programs, and athletic were: avoid the back row, avoid requesting "I envy those of you who are about to and other school-administered programs.With extensions on tests and papers, and avoid start college — it's a wonderful experience, a Postmaster:Send address changes to regard to employment, the College complies letting friends plan one's schedule. life-changing experience," Dr. Herrick said. news from Hope College, Holland, MI with all legal requirements prohibiting He noted that classroom discussions "You will meet people and ideas here that 49423-3698 discrimination in employment. provide importantinsights into the material; will challenge you and enrich you in ways that readings offer exposure to new ideas; that that you can't now anticipate."uk NFHC October 1994 Campus Notes Swords into ploughshares explanation for the mistaken identification.) Sworn enemies during In addition, Matsunaga's account chronicled an inspiring300-mile-long, 12-day World War II, Dr. Gordon lifeboat journey from the site of the sinking to Van Wylen and Ichiro the Philippines by nearly 200 survivors. Dr. Matsunaga had no Van Wylen had known of only four, picked up by another American submarine 14 days trouble working together after the sinking. 50 years later. With the animosity of war 50 years behind him, that last news was perhaps best of all.