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The 2005 BSFA show consisted of works of photography, graphic design,painting, and videography. Almost 100 people consisting of friends and family of the artists and avid art lovers from the community filled the back display room of the Brauer to hear each student speak about their work. Gregg Hertzlieb, director of the Brauer Museum of Art, is happy to be able to host the BSFA show each spring and states, "You could see clear evidence in substantial student progress on the show and works displayed."
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On putting it together, Professor Jeff Brown had this to say, "The Jazz Festival is a year long process. Union Director Larry Mosher and I meet and exchange concepts and thoughts. We are always looking to try to enhance the festival in whatever way we can!" The festival is a time when students can come and just hang out in the Union Lobby and listen to some great music, however, it is well worth the few dollars to get a ticket and listen to great music from performers aged 14-80. The feature performer was 84-year-old pianist Marian McPartland. She is the host of National Public Radio's "Piano Jazz" program. She has played with just about everyone there is to play with in jazz music. Brown said, "She was a very dynamic woman. Her life experiences are amazing.' The great thing is that she can still play very well!" She was amazing indeed. ear • , this y \Vrry ^,« photo by: Kaht North iriste,a d ofb. Sfa«d Tln ;ard t gtng so or m eth MPara .ls s mg ° JtiiV^ Unh^g Ptin, rs nstr, •"Jte. Sc0n Ce ^fo. earn •risk 3°^erij ^ U, th to 'tis «iO. a/3 fr,'esh over•all,; / C, iB. °ardfe «ua7 a«iC; en/, °rp,orat ; e rou. Pert atre£ °yed if, The a^ce, m <*a# Q ra said r fl£ C °fth °<*e-vccdi «, ~"«nt°u« v i fAe Cr tf ^^ef °^°?a6 '^d Cs°f cnerpy « s ^an0_ photo by: David Gdik Ludo poses outside the ARC before their show last spring. Erummist Maff D , perform r T J alerrno sets fh + 11 8 ^aVeosV^H ' WW6 Val P*rais0 rrn. u / abroa . «rv offer re Pr S a ^° Popu? °^n,s c^ « array of Cen*rl £$* °«es * ^e of ^ In focusing on the experience of studying in Me Reutlingen, Germany, there are ample times PP°nunir; , ^a TA *c0 set aside for independent travel throughout Europe, with the use of both a one month German Rail pass, and a two month Eurail train pass. Students in the Spring 2005 off g OJ1' andm fo Cni „ as eer an etiUo-Lf m°re. Aii JCa1Cago, group saw major cities and country-sides in places such as Italy, Spain, Ireland, The c"Ve^rrSed^WrJenCe^ Netherlands, Hungary, Scotland, San Marino, Greece, Denmark and the Czech Republic. There were extended group trips with five days in both Berlin and Budapest, where both student and professor, Eric Johnson, went to European film premieres at the Berlin Film Fest, sitting feet away *i& r from American and European movie stars, pfeot" b^ J« and explored the underground caves of Hungary by spelunking. In reflection of her experience, junior Art Major, Erika Lusthoff, who studied in Reutlingen, Germany Spring 2005 with the RT-75 group said, "The opportunity to study abroad gave me new perspectives, appreciations, knowledge, and created memories through a once-in-a-lifetime experience with a group of people who I will never forget." Studying Abroad is a unique and priceless time that the University gives to each participant's life, that should be experienced by all. -Carolyn Stypka S "4j TS .si ^ -e *r<0 a f~+ X- - Q . , ,O -5 f==i £/ ^ Photo provided C-75 group on the Mathematical Bridge of Cambridge, England. Top people, L-R: Brittany Clay tor, Matt Schaefer, Sarah Adam, CarrieDeMunck, Molly McGuigan, Susan Strietelmeier, Megan Murphy, Andrea Brdek, Professor Greg Hume, Adam Shorts, Stephanie Lewis. Front (bottom) row, L-R: foan Lindgren, Charlie Hume, Julie Oimoen, Ellie Wulliman, Matt Baer, Lorna Torrez, Kelly Doherty, Jennie Mounts, Amanda Hassebrock. *3B© Left to right: Lorn Rehbein, Kim Bellaware, and Jennifer Plaskotain Granada, Spain, where they are studied for the jail of 2005. 1;jlJ1!Up ******* eaAyS^e tu^^' .^Bke ceS \ w eventual fnrmeo ,ntW>ut tfb e an°-tand*u pAs-oo, „0od?erfod ^ s n0t ^Cetvtets ^%:i^^ «*< d ^oussai ^ tbeCrasa 1 u ^ adversity' A-mtVie J> . ,e fiist ro Des?',it1 e *« "f tbiId seed >" . to«e >» «* tourna«^CoUgarsot ~^7i «Q SS^lta $ When Coach Homer Drew went to speak to press row after the game, he had this to say: , "I have to compliment Chicago State. They out hustled us and deserved to win the game. After half they went on a 24-2 run that was the difference. It was a disappointing performance. Credit Chicago State they raised the intensity in the second half. I have to give a lot of credit to my guys. They battled. We wanted to foul them and get back in the game. It worked. The key to the second half of the season was we had no seniors. We 1 want to make a much better showing in the tourney next year." "H- fawn ii, ]]i3iJ Coach Drew also said, "I have learned in coaching it is far easier to build / than to stay at the top. We have to start building to get back." It was the first time Valpo had not played in the conference tournament since 1992-93, and the first losing season (including the tournament) since 1991-92. The Crusaders will be back, friends. -Tom Ritter 'J" Uhanticiffir •and Betsy y[ae. y[cx\e^t% The Lady Crusaders took second in the Mid-Continent Conference in the 2004-05 basketball season. Unfortunately, after making it to the NCAA Tournament for three years straight, the Crusaders fell in the first round of the Mid-Con Tournament. On the bright side, the ladies had an overall good season despite some key injuries early on. Head coach Keith Freeman said, "Finishing 2nd place in the conference regular season was an accomplishment considering the injuries we had to overcome. We had several people step up over the course of the season to allow us to have success. Although we didn't return to post season play for the first time in four years, we were able to be competitive and worked hard to be the best we could be." Despite not going on to the NCAA tournament or the Women's National Invitational Tournament, the Crusaders were able to take it as a positive learning experience. As Assistant coach Steve Bruce said, "It was a great opportunity for us to learn a valuable lesson, not only through the "basketball eyes" but through "life's eyes" as well." The Lady Crusaders had a great season, finishing with a record of 12-4 in the Mid-Con and 18-10 overall. -Tom Ritter ^re&fa*\(\f\ UJat can ejo'sf- • , exjs ^ndorTO Sa Way0f„> . res h0 identsn; ^g their ann • W6a to e barf e *er after bli ^y the n ^ > cue Sfre eXa - beforetal"n " to^ *> 4stut ^ ^ ^ati flS0n s w!T f P^are&?* *&* Tveefe. ' ^ch Were J ** therr fina] PPr03C^ in several a^W^o^-isoneof--fe£:-^S. r 0tt|ttiunify. -T,°oiS a It was a perfect day on April 30, Chicago&'s unique weather patterns 2005 when the new Kallay- are ideal for something of this nature Christopher Hall was dedicated. to be right here in our own backyard." The center was dedicated S hreatened Among those in attendance were Zen / ^ news crews from WSBT and to the memory of the late Ferenz P. thebandplayed WNDU in South Bend, Chicago' Kallay, Professor of Geology. He onl WGN-TV Meteorologist Tom passed away in 1992, but his Skirling, and the Christopher family. surviving family was on hand and The hall is home to a state of the art said they were truly honored for weather center for forecasting and a having his name on the building to weather studio so students may house the subject he loved to teach. practice broadcasting the weather, Schnabel Hall was also rededicated in among other facilities. Professor the ceremony. It was remodeled to Laine Steinwart was the key figure in house a commons area in the lobby, making this day happen and having it the weather studio, and the non all run smoothly. Mr. Skilling said linear editing lab. in his key note address that, "Valparaiso University is becoming -Tom Ritter one of the key centers for meteorology in the Midwest. felteyfiQbiifSlSer X)c6\cfK(\o/\ *d % Nearly 700 undergraduate and graduate students took part in the 2005 Valparaiso University graduation ceremony, which was held May 15 at the Athletics and Recreation Center. VU President Alan Harre gave a warm welcome to those attending before relinquishing the podium to the keynote speaker, Peter Diamandis, who played an integral role in the recent Ansari X- Prize private space flight competition. With the Commencement address completed and the diplomas handed-out, the graduates walked tall and were prepared to face the world by remembering their connection to their families, friends and their faith in Jesus Christ. -Tom Sage ' F/°TIeftt0 right-r, • • Slif^oesfr^^ Sarah Graduates line up before processing into the chapel for the graduation chapel service. £ att of Ad. worlds po~» bM Beto* 10 cube of a room. ^ ^ „ a„y schoo y • • e T?sir showed these u Convocation ft i \ Activities tair sn Opening ^ou \ /" » \ V. f f ^tesfimar. y aCtlv ed ^- Stud *es f0r T *e h^ashard Sca«Pus. ^ee^aiJ 7° ri'6«Had , Was a ^f f*L6 *****f 3 ^ °ff «n freshmen fee ser in °n ^sources. Thank goodness for a helping hand. Photos by: Carolyn Stypka *v\o»Je—\^ The Valparaiso University campus welcomed the graduating class of 2009 on Saturday, August 20, Checkin, e 2005 for freshman move-in day. Even the hot and ^ °P^«onmov^ humid Midwest weather could not keep away the returning and new students from working to move in students to Alumni, Brandt, and Lankenau Halls Student organizations including Greek Life, Residential Life, Residential Ministers, SALT, and Campus Crusade all participated in the move-in of the new students. "It was nice to be on the other side of freshman move-in day. I felt like I was able to understand where the freshman were coming from, which hopefully made their move-in easier like other students did for me last year," said sophomore Bekki Habegger. -Rebekah Milz «m 1 >U* — IN Nearly 60 student organizations congregated in the Union Great Hall at the beginning of the school year (August), all vying for incoming freshman and returning students alike to join their ranks. Every group on campus, from the Black Student Organization to German Club to the student newspaper, used photos, posters, ffeebees and even food to fill their sign-up sheets with names of future group members. The activities fair is one of the university's most popular ways to show the student body all that the campus community has to offer. -Tom Sage Mi 2^^wedWor the 20Q5 ctivities Fair. • •••% • j the VU Greek table. 22 Phot° by: Carolyn Stypk, Fair. the annual Activities eted everyone as A beautiful summer The 77th annual Opening The convocation started with an Convocation kicked off the 2005- address for President Harre 2006 on the first day of classes, followed by the inductions of the August 23. The convocation was nine newly tenured members of held in the Chapel of the the faculty. Fourteen faculty and Resurrection and began as the staff members were recognized procession of faculty, followed by for serving the University for President Dr. Alan F. Harre, twenty-five years. The Provost Dr, Roy A. Austensen Caterpillar Award for excellence and Reverend Joseph R in teaching went to associate Cunningham filed into the professor of nursing Theresa chapel. All of the administration, Kessler. Music professor Jeffrey faculty, deans and professors were Doebler won the prestigious present dressed in their distinguished teaching award by: Danielle Guerra traditional academic attire from given by the Alumni Association. their respective universities. The student charge and address tstfto1hJT°fe"0rIObert Sirk° Gently "I always get to wear a really fun was given by Student Body o the opening address of 'Present nlrre. pair of shoes," photography President Adam King. He professor Amiee Tomasek said. "I charged the students to carry usually like to wear red or pink excitement into the new school shoes but my favorite pair I wore year. President Harre's charge to was my poesy covered Doc the faculty was given as a closing Martin boots with yellow socks." to the convocation, year." -Danielle Guerra P,ro ' Mor0fEdi ucat ion Dr. ^urtDouglasKurt ^ , ''"aits outside the 'hapei'while nfh r ai'e otherprof esson's arrive. Photos by: Danielle Guerra ,y 24 Hispanic Heritage Month is director of a New-York based celebrated every year, from organization that provides September l(Mexican assistance to Latinos throughout Independence Day) through the United States. She spoke October 15, and Valparaiso about issues that concern University makes sure to minorities and education. Before recognize the observance. After the night was over, a few of several months of organizing LIVE,s members also and planning, the student performed a dance of their own. organization Latinos in LIVE also hosted another event Valparaiso for Excellence to mark this recognition of the (LIVE) opened this event with Hispanic culture. Members of its annual dinner on Sept. 17. the planning committee Highlighted by its Brazilian presented a forum entitled "Do theme „Carnaval,%o the evening you speak Mexican?" as a means featured authentic food catered to educate the audience on by Gauchos Restaurant, a local stereotypes, reverse steakhouse, music and dancing, discrimination, and dating issues and even a guest speaker. in the Latino community. Through the use of the "Latino The Chicago-based Brazilian Monologues," members mble, Chicago Samba, portrayed different characters to performed musical selections discuss the topics of the forum. •mpanied by traditional While the events culminated in ba dancing. Dressed in the fall, LIVE has already colorful, ethnic garb, the groups, started preparing for next year's dancers invited members of the cultural celebration. audience to move along with them. The dinner closed with -Laura M. Medina guest speaker Laura Cruz, A set of familiar faces and a set of new ones rocked Valparaiso University during this year's SourceStock, the annual concert event organized by The Source 95.1 FM, the campus radio station. Allister, a premier pop/punk band from Chicago, Illinois, headlined the event. Hundreds of students filed into the Union Great Hall to see the rockers, led by frontman Tim Rogner, perform songs such as "Overrated," "2 a.m.," "Rewind," and "Waiting." "Allister is a group that has been together for a while, so seeing them live, it was no surprise that they rocked," said Source 95 Assistant Promotions Director Eric Brooks. "(It was) a very, very energetic performance. They're very cool guys too." Also performing in the Great Hall was a returning act from Chicago, The Dog and Everything. The band has performed at VU in previous years, and it was clear to concert-goers that the group continues to Phot by: Becky Malewitz improve both stylistically and in their performance. "The Dog (and Everything) is a very good friend of the station, so it's always great to see them here at VU," Brooks said."They love coming here and it seems like every show gets better than the last," -JoshWeinhold 2b Ar^e The Native American Festival returned to Valparaiso University for a fifth consecutive year, and was bigger and better than it ever had been before. The weekend-long event featured an art exhibit and a slew of lectures and interactive workshops featuring different aspects of American Indian culture. "We wanted to do something different this year," said Stacy Hoult, assistant professor of foreign languages and literatures. "We wanted to have a balance of local and national cultures. (The festival) is about diversity this year." The main event of the festival featured Douglas Blue Feather, a NAMMY award winning traditional American Indian flute player. Also featured in the performance were American Indian dancers Jamie Oxendine, Brian Dreier and Madison Bella Paltzat. This year's festival saw considerable expansion, largely thanks to a grant from the Porter County Convention, Recreation and Visitor Commission. The event was also sponsored by the VU Office of Multicultural Programs, the Cultural Arts Committee and Union Board. Event organizers hoped the event would draw between 500 to 800 visitors over the weekend, both from campus and from the community. -Josh Weinhold • ; Men's Dancer in Drier a Traditional Mena dances Homecoming 2005 took on a medieval theme this year as "Crusader Times". The events started with Paint the Campus, when different organizations paint the Union cafe windows to be judged. All of the homecoming nominees dressed up for the big PA '°to y--E>,i fashion show in the Union Great Hall. ante//e«Gi "It was fun being in the fashion show," senior homecoming queen candidate Danielle LaPointe said, "because I,ve spent four years with many of the candidates. It was hilarious to see what kinds of outfits they came up with." The roommate game was played Wednesday night and tested how much random stuff people knew about the people they lived with. The full week of king and queen voting was capped with the coronation parade on Union Dr. Senior Erik Horton was named homecoming king and senior Katie Siepman queen. Princesses were Laura Medina and Madeline Orling, as well as court princes Yar Chhuon and Michael Grogan. "I was very honored and flattered to have received such a prestigious title," Horton said. "It goes to show that big and hairy redheads can do more than just play a good Santa Claus." die Guerra an '*»*^r f^mie dgue7~f —-Z ra, aie ^ Ward rnt,-nily 29' The whole week was building up to Saturday. The homecoming carnival took place on Huegli lawn leading up to the football game the St. Joe Pumas. Even with the 21 point rally by the Crusaders in the fourth quarter, it was still not enough to overcome the 32-0 halftime lead posted by the Pumas. « and Molly McDonald The homecoming court was announced and honored during halftime. The dance squad preformed before the Crusaders took the field for the second half. The team seemed as if they had renewed energy and life as they battled the Pumas to a scoreless third quarter. Photob:KrisitnHu • BeaSwwy Hassink cr omi O"" ^;bt "" '"Jink"*'»C *«•» 9««er «, despifc •< «e„ough. e almost ra %infrJe -D. ^ GUerra P/fc/o £y; Bethany Hassink w °! : £*1 ' 1- J" ^ Jm nttfti m. f M f E! ... I P^UY^eC \c?/\ Dedicated 46 years ago, the Chapel of the Resurrection has become a signature image for Valparaiso University. With its unique architecture, the chapel has been a Northwest Indiana landmark for nearly half a decade and brings visitors from across the country to visit its alter and the university which it serves. Originally named Memorial Chapel, in recognition of the memorial gifts funding its construction, the Chapel of the Resurrection was renamed 10 years later in 1969. More important, however, is the impact and interaction the chapel has with the university community. The chapel encourages students to be actively involved in the ministry and provides a pre-seminary program in conjunction with the theology department. The chapel "The church is a very alsojprovides daily morning prayer and weekly services important part of our headed by university pastor Rev. Joseph R. dedicated to 2003 V campus community,"said Cunninghaman and university associate pastor Rev. Nicole•Unrath.Tbei VU senior Kate Swank. James Wetzstein. Aside from services, the chapel also labyrinth si: "The services it provides sponsors a residential ministry program in which the Resume . and programs it sponsors students are trained to minister to each other in a dorm th W( have the ability to reach a setting. Along with the residential ministry, the SALT lot of people." (Social Action Leadership Team) program guides students to live in a way in which their actions and character can better serve the world. Q ~*ioo <<1 ^3* 3 1 iS •& &x* wski shows off her dance moves in In October, thousands of antsy Crusader basketball fans ' Jamie Guter women's basketball routine. packed the Athletics-Recreation Center for the annual Midnight Mayhem, the night that marks the beginning of the college basketball season. Both the men's and women's teams were introduced with a laser light show, and both took part in festivities that included a three-point contest, a slam dunk contest, and a light scrimmage. It was a great opportunity for basketball hungry fans to see the teams that will hopefully bring NCAA Tournament berths back to Northwest Indiana. "The best part about Midnight Mayhem was the anticipation of Mo Kone," senior Brent Whitlock said. "Everyone was salivating at the potential of the men's team and the thought of a championship coming back to Valpo. I also like the women's team. They play straight up D." One of the highlights of the night was Jimmy Miles performance in the slam dunk contest. Miles, along with teammates Jarryd Loyd and Brandon McPhereson, combined to pull off a dunk that brought the large crowd at the ARC out of their seats. It was a spectacular moment that gave VU fans reason for high expectations for the upcoming season. "I loved being at Midnight Mayhem this year," senior Zach Golden said. "It was the time of my life." -Ken LaVi to e !lcobWe«e,*.^' '"' Shawn Huff congratulates Jimmie Miles as the ARC crowd goes wild. "ASKBTBAU. ! \A^ Though winter brought unusually warm temperatures outside, students still felt jack-frost nipping at their noses inside of the residence halls. Students flocked to the CLIR during all hours in search of heat and hostel. They also found shelter in left-over cardboard boxes care of Habitat for Humanity's Shackcity fundraiser. When they ventured inside, they were warmed by the candlelight of Vespers and the eclectic at the Battle of the Bands. The war: weather had students frolicking in the slush and passing on traying near the union for a competitve match of H i polar bear tennis. If sport and recreation wasn't their cup of tea, students would find themselves being cultured in the Brauer. One of the favorites was professor Amiee Tomaseks photography exhibit, "Steel." Pastor Cunningham gazes on the gathering worshippers before the start of the service. ev?C On Dec. 9 Valparaiso University's Chapel of the Resurrection held its annual Advent Vespers Christmas service. Vespers, an archaic translation meaning "evening", stands for the time of day in which the service is always held: the evening. Every year the chapel is filled to capacity with churchgoers eager to see the building decorated in white lights and Christmas trees. The chapel usually holds two services that night. The first is "for the city" (an 8 p.m. service) and admits people from the community to enjoy the lights and sounds. The second service, which is "for the university" (an 11 p.m. service), lets students and faculty fill the church and celebrate Christmas together. Both services feature the university choirs, including the University Singers and Kantorei choir, gracing people with their renditions of beautiful seasonal hymns and songs. Dr. Joseph Bognar, an associate professor of music, played the organ for both of the services. University President Alan Harre and Rev. Joseph Cunningham, VU Pastor, along with students, faculty and members of the community at large, including clergy from surrounding area churches, read passages at the services. The Vespers service is one of the marquis events held annually at Valparaiso University and will continue to be a traditional part of 1 campus's Advent celebrations for many years to come. -Tom Sage 1006 Martin Luther King, Jr. celebration was tied "Remember the Source: Pass the Torch" and ngated to include events throughout the week of Miliary 12-18. Many different lectures and art ograms took place during the week, followed by the first ever Service Day on Saturday. Many students volunteered their Saturday helping at the Spring Valley helter or installing smoke detectors in area homes. M1 .K, Jr. Day was officially kicked off at the convocation ceremony at the chapel. Political Science irofessor James Kingsland was awarded the 2006 MLK, Jr. award for his work in race relations. Keynote speaker Mr. Carl Mack, former president of the NAACP of Seattle and the current executive director of the National Society of Black Engineers, delivered a very moving speech warning America of its "reckless course". He used parts of King's speeches to remind the audience what King stood and fought so hard for. Many different focus sessions were hosted around campus. Most boasted standing-room only as they dealt with a variety of topics from campus race relations to the "Chappelle Show." The day ended with a MLK, Jr. song celebration in the Union with dessert and singing. -Tom Sage Photo by: Danielle Guerra 1 ^ o <—i 2. (/I K' O Brothers Mike (s,)andBtyant \) Rosenwmkei formed theit accousticduo, The fifth annual Battle of the Bands was held this year, pittii William Jam«, local musicians and entertainers against each other in a over wo years competition of sound and sight. This yearly event, which is T^'isthr sponsored by the Valparaiso University Music Education Sti third time ^tb Association (MESA), has been aperennial favorite for stude: Battte of the and music-lovers alike. Bands.^f^ The 2005 battle included performances from 10 musical James took fir* groups.Some of the crowd's favorite performances this year prize. ^^^ from bands like Cardboard Zebra, a jazz-fusion band that 1 talented musicians and up-beat tempos, and Rap/R&B art: Add-2, who used clever lyrics and showboating skills to win over the crowd's appeal. Cardbo: Zebra placed third in the competition while Add-2 finishf oto bv: Kaht North ironically, in second. The audience's fa • meJo S n *es. Both T ° ^tinz an7V group lis realizations. *" *»°° P%ing and "^ 'Tom Sa photo by: Kaht North S A 3 J3 "3 u c ° S 8 "0 bfi a a > T3 \ « 2 * S O M * 3 CQ rt -u IT JW XI £z Bv-Aoer df art Valparaiso University's Brauer Museum of Art, located in the VU Center for the Arts, serves as a stronghold for classical and modern artistic works for the university and its community at-large. The museum displays 19th and 20th century American artwork, religious artwork and a collecti of pieces from Midwestern artists. Paintings, sculptures, prints, drawings and photographs are a put on display. Nationally recognized collections o works by Frederic Edwin Church, Asher B. Durar Childe Hassam, Georgia O'Keefe and Ed Paschke are held here. That combined with the largest known collection of works by Junius R. Sloan, a Hudson River School painter who lived and work in the Midwest, the Brauer Museum of Art's permanent collection is the venerable jewel-in-the- crown for VU's artistic history. Aside from it's owr collection, the museum also shows travelling exhibits. This year, the museum showcased a photography exhibit that featured the works of Enrique Martinez Celaya and Robert D. Erickson, whose photos paint of beautiful image of nature an life. The exhibit also displayed works by Chicago Institute of Design graduate Richard H.W. Brauer, the museum's namesake. Other exhibits this year included Theodore and Catherine Prescott's "Imag and Substance," Robert Sirko's "You Can't Do Tha In Here" and Susan Carr's "Personal Spaces: Detail of American Homes." -Tom S; Visitors to the museum check out a piece in the Steel Works show. ft Gloria Ruff (left) and Gregg Hertzlieb (right) work with museum interns Laura Arloszynsk and Laurent Quenaud (center left and right) on framing an artwork. Valerie Cochran, a sophomore, reads the artist statement of Susan Carr who exhibited her photograph series titled Personal Spaces: Details of American Homes. photo by: Kaht North 43 *p "All the world's a stage and all the men and women are merely players" - William Shakespeare. And play they did. The artists of Valpo lit up their respective stages all year long with dedication, harmony and expression. Ranging from the Salem witch trials in the Mainstage's Production of The Crucible to Guest Organist Johnnes Unger from St. Thomas, Leipzig; the VUCA was alive in the opening half of the semester. The energy continued with Guest Director Kevin Bellie's production of "Side By Side" by Sondheim and the moving Gospel Festival. Always a holiday favorite is the Valparaiso University Christmas Concert, featuring the VU Symphony Orchestra, Chorale and the Chamber Concert Band. The stage was expanded to more than just VU when Chorale had the pleasure of performing on Chicago's WFMT in promotion of the Christmas Concert which was broadcast all over the United States and several other countries. OlArvi photo by: Aran Kessler Lexi Verstegen, David Blummer, Jonathan Plant, Ryan Flemmer, Luke Wilcox, John Nevergall, Ben Turk, Trever Groll, Rob Chambers, Tim Krause, Martin Patrick, Bryan Howell, Thomas Pichel, Nate Leonard, David LePere, Katie Kerwin, Aaron Walter, Bruce Morgan, Colleen Tichich, Julie Flowers, Jeff Miller, Ian Adkins, Laura Schmidt, Jess Kindschi, Betsy Crull, Joe Schaefer, Kristen Painting, Christine Kunnath, Stephanie Cusack, Rebecca Wiater, Jen Butz, Katie Johnson, Mandy Witt, Karen Janik, Melody Drumm, Lily Strand, Krissy Czapanskiy, Janelle Ritsch, Michael Beaver, Michelle Kittleson, Kari Fitterer, Niki Stone, Alison Skwarek, Jill Palfreeman, Katie Gordon, Rebecca Quesada. ilSSWli The Valparaiso University Chamber Concert Band (CCB) is the premier concert band at Valparaiso University. W Membership is by audition and students of all majors are V encouraged to participate. WWW.VALPO.EDU 4o Karen Rockett, Deborah Hartner, Jenel Toder, Briana Hallman, Jacob VanSickle, Angela Nelson, Matthew Webet, Katie Benjamin, Kathleen Hyzy, Jamie Petitto, Nicole Koehler, Jeremiah Dost, Amyjeffers, Michelle Rossi, Beth PieLJohn Steven Paul, Kristin Renn, Holly Vanderwal, Andrea Coltrain, Chad McKenna, Jordan Chaddock, Jason Summerlott, Jason Hallman, Jacob Henke, Isaac Schoepp. «. UggeSt WWW-VALPO.EDU ^company the pJays. f photo by: Aran Kessler Megan Bolton, Micheal Beaver, Eric Russell, Mandy Witt, Travor Casterline, Dan Logas, John Unrath, Jonathan Plant, Dan Trubey, Zach Brown, Aaron Forni, Ted Schultz, Julie Flowers, Brittany Engen, Katie Johnson, Kirsten Keljo, Andrew Bender, Sarah Bender, Emily Weller, Stephanie Jurss, Ann Gevock, Jacob Kloess, CJ Johnson, Melody Drumm, Christine Kunnath, Kari Fitterer, Jill Palfreeman, Kenzie Baldwin, Kevin Heiser, Kate Evangelist, Brad Anderson, Michelle Munger, Gretchen Hultman, Renee Griggs, Chad McKenna, Michael Scott, Meredith Albertin, Olivia Hillmer, Steve Wilco, Sara DesJardins, Fritz Gross, Sarah Stutzman, Margaret Uding, Christy Johnson, Rebekah Schmiege, Melissa Schut, Julia Colbert, Rachel Krieg, Collin Magdzierz, Ariel Redfield. MB h -c orchestra, da VUSO is the » °°;^r«pe«*e%Sic th=»«, WWW.VALPO.EDU 48 ALPARAI SO UN 1 VERS ITY CJ Johnson, Jeff Zampillo , Dan Hallberg, David Vines, Jared Erickson, Jeff Miller, Winfield Smith, Eric Davidson, Jeff Brown, Emily Weller, Trevor Groll, Aaron Forni, John Watson, Jonathan Jennings, Matt Eldenburg, Lexi Verstegen, Matt Collins, Krista Proctor, Becky Robbins, Ben Krause. The VU Jazz Band is an auditioned "big band" which performs both traditional and contemporary jazz, with performance opportunities on and off campus and clinic experiences annually with top jazz legends. WWW.VALPO.EDU M John Strand, Jadon Nisly, Ben Turk, Roger Kienast, Marcus Chaffee, Mark Bilyeu, Andrew Meyer, Carl Bear, Matt Abbott, Alex Marque, Tom Riemschneider, Yar Chhuon, David LePere, Nic Girouard, Ryan Haage, Michael Anderson, Brian Wise, Ryan Flemmer, Jonathan Busarow, Derek Regier, Dan Lindquist, Ben Fischer, Chuck Burch, Sarah Murray, Sally Forsythe, Christina Clark, Julie Stitch, Claire Rueffer, Laura Bohlmann, Krystal Waters, Bethany Wooduard, Molly Scrota, RuthAnn Reshan, Margaret Bradshaw, Ashley Schedin, Libby A'Hearn, Laura Lorentzen, Heather Wickstrom, Carolyn Hager, Christina Roberts, Tammy Lis, Jennifer Reusz, Karen Rockett, Megan Sajdak, Ashley Grimshaw, Chelley Hanson, Tara Putzy, Jessica Johnson, Caroline. Not pictured: Matt Titus, Alex Rintala, Mari Bjeraker, Ashley Jordan. : Valparaiso University Chorale is a select concert and touring choir of 50 voices, seeking to uphold the highest standard of the choral art through performance of the greatest choral literature of all eras. WWW.VALPO.EDU photo by: Aran Kessler .r% \ M _/ Caleb Sancken, Ted Schultz, Smith Ahnquist, Brad Haugen, Nathan Hall, Samantha Schneider, John Allegar, Brian Snodgrass, Joel Funk, Paula Maust, John Nevergall, Ruth Moberg Foster, Nate Bruce, Stephanie Pollitz, Blake Scalet, Michelle Eckert, Peter Krenzke, Lauren DeGarmo, Lisa MacAfee, Sarah Wong, Elyse Gieschen, Josiah Greatens, Jason Langworthy, Marcus Lohrmann, Kara Felde, Linda Davis, Mary Malitz, Vince Naimon, Kristen Lyons, Laura Laning, Nicole Koehler, Deborah Hartner, Nathanael Maki, Shawn Yamanoi, Erin Dalpini, Kristine Nelson, Sara Spencer, Rachael Holley, Christine Witt, Roxanne Schroeder, Rebecca Quesada, Kathy Kirchhoff, Amanda Love, Christina Ramirez, Mary Earl, Jenel Yoder. Kantotei is a select telipous *£££%££ ^ s a ehoir of the Chapel of,*^ " -m ofs,mi music from /* uwr6ir:, xi; tz* •» «* ^ >™ *ms- WWW.VALPO.EDU '•I TheAJ' I per(- <=>ry^fKr\c&9 Jordan Chaddock, Zac Hall, Bill Cams, Ethan Sudman, Alison Levar, Alison Thalhammer, Michelle Rossi, Kari-Anne Innes (director), Erik Shock, Beth Piel, Chad McKenna. TOP is an alliance interested in using theatre arts to address social issues in educational settings. TOP presents plays and scenarios in which audience member are able to talk about the play with performers, both during and after the performances. WWW.VALPO.EDU Row 1: Autumn Ferch, Jaqui Dow, Alissa Hagen, Holly Benz, Greg Luberda, Stephen Felgenhauer, Nate Leonard. Row 2: Alex Detener, Bekka Sneed, Fiona Schram, Shannon Stutler, Gwendolen DeVries, Scot Dumbleauskas, Joe Estep, Scott Rehbein, Kurt Woock Jon Eaton, John Hartstad, Steve Miller, Matt Riley. JUS UniversitySin^^^ ensemble skills through sUtdyo -|^ services and concerts choral/orchestral mustc, for performance WWW.VALPO.EDU -Tte This fall the Valparaiso University theater celebrated the life of pretending to be possessed. As the witch hysteria escalates Arthur Miller (1915-2005) by performing one of his most through the story, innocent people are accused and powerful and well known plays, "The Crucible." Directed by sentenced to death at the gallows. Professor R. Andrew White and performed on the main stage, over thirty actors and crew members made the story come alive. Although this play might be a direct comment on the actual historical happenings of the Salem Witch Era, the story is, The plot sets the audience right in the middle of a straight-laced for the most part, fiction. Miller wrote the play in the early Puritan town during the Salem Witch Era. The main thread 1950's during the time of Senatot Joseph McCarthy's through the story is the adulterous relationship between the "witch hunt." This new-age paranoia saw many innocent minister's niece, Abigail Williams, and John Proctor, a simple and respectable Americans accused of communism. Lives townsman. After being caught in the woods dancing (an almighty were shattered and jobs were lost, leaving people nervous sin to Puritans, especially if done naked) and being denied and wondering who they could trust. An outraged Miller acknowledgment by Proctor, Abigail leads her friends in used the events that took place in Salem to mirror what was happening around him; ignorance, deceit, and mass hysteria. Since the play's debut, it remains a favorite among theater-goers and has been made into several films. The VU cast and crew worked hard to draw the audience into the story and held them captive throughout. As the last innocent victim dropped from the gallows and the lights lowered, the audience was left to contemplate what they had witnessed", ideas that can relate to any time period. — Kaht North "You loved me!" Abigail Williams, played by Karen Rockett, photo by: Kaht North expresses her desire for John Proctor, played by Nate Santana. ™™.^^* photo by: Kaht North "I beg you, woman, prevail upon your husband to confess. Let him give his lie!" Reverend Hale, played by Adam Amin, pleads with Elizabeth Proctor, played by Deborah Hartner, to save her husband from hanging. Nick Heggestad helps Michael Moore apply the make-up that made him Francis Nurse. Betty Parris (Michelle Heronemus) is held back by her father, Reverend Parris (Jordan Chaddock) as Ann Putnam (Carrie DeMunck) and Thomas Putnam (Daniel Mills) look on with worry. > > CD CD Q Q aheim 7 "Side By Side by Sondheim" was commissioned by a couple in 1975 as a fundraiser for their theatre in England. Stephen Sondheim gladly obliged and put together a show consisting of many of his musical beauties. Some very familiar tunes such as "Send in the Clowns" and "One Hand, One Heart" greeted the audience along with many other Sondheim gems. Directed by returning guest director Kevin Bellie, the VU theatre put on a real treat for all musical-loving theatre gurus. A show more than a plot running play, "Side By Side" consists of works by Sondheim in a musical theatre setting. The studio theatre played host to the seven actor, two pianist cast. With over ninety lights hung in the small studio space, Side by Side was by far the most technical show done by the Valparaiso theatre this fall season. The wide array of lights made up for the lack of set r J "Christina Reed is the "^dvt the Man garden, pretty lady intnc r B r) ab « ° arcehna out pieces that consisted of two pianos, a few chairs, and other small props. The lack of an elaborate set was made up for with the cast members who were able to belt and swoon the humorous and moving songs of Sondheim. Many of the song lyrics came from Sondheim's view that nothing I is perfect in love, sex, or marriage. I Such lyrics as "If you want to bump I it, bump it with a trumpet" ("You f Gotta Get a Gimmick" -Gypsy) and I "Marry me a little, love me just I enough" ("Marry Me a Little" -Marry Me a Little) left the audience with a laugh on their lips and a tear in their eye. Many may think that Sondheim "It's things like using force together, sees marriage as awful. However, his o Shouting till you're hoarse together, musicals just go to show that marriage Getting a divorce together, takes work and is far from perfect. The That make perfect relationships." Ann VU cast and crew did the show more Harms and Chad McKenna share the than justice. perfect marriage according to Sondheim. o -Kaht North a. From left to right: Michelle Rossi, a junior, Angela Elowski, a junior, Adam Amin, a freshman, give a humerous rendition of Shakespeare's "A Comedy of Errors." Senior Bill r„ as fresh Heronomus look<^' «ian, Mick; / UJ- -errors. Nick Heggestad, a junior, flaunts his gold for Chad McKenna, a senior, in their rendition of "Rosencrantz & Guildenstern Are Dead." \M\c& ENSEM Whether competing on a court, field, track, pool or diamond, the Crusaders proved that Valpo sits high on top of the Mid-Continent Conference. With more than 400 athletes in 10 different sports, games and tournaments keep fans on campus and in the community on their feet cheering. Last spring was highlighted with women's tennis winning a Mid-Continent title with men's tennis only one match away from the championship in Indy. Fall brought Mid- Con gold for volleyball and women's soccer. This was volleyball's third consecutive apperance in the NCAA tournament while it was the women's soccer team's first. Winter brought basketball and impressive winning streaks for both the men's and women's teamas as they packed the ARC nightly. The VU men's team battled #1 Duke in a nationally televised game. mm m m m to m pA a M* at si ft m § a i w ' M *4#3r 31-S ''Jk^Am^ J3 v3* v». w* u^ Cr-1 lo As the 2005 Crusaders left The home finale against Drake on Wisconsin after opening the season Senior Day ended in a 49-24 loss to with a 17-3 victory, it seemed as if the Bulldogs, as 20 Crusader seniors some of the woes of the past looked played their final game at Brown long gone. However, a rough loss in Field. Despite the three-game losing the second game against South streak, the Crusaders showed signs Dakota State, 69-6, brought worries of life. Junior Quarterback Ryan to Crusader fans. The loss was the Doerffler put up 207 passing yards start of a five-game slide, with versus Dayton and threw for 3 defeats at the hands of Morehead touchdowns against San Diego. State in the home opener, Davidson, a tough 10-point defeat against The Drake game proved to be a Austin Peay and St. Joseph's. record-setter for junior running back Jeff Horton as he hit 1,172 rushing The silver lining came the following yards for the year, surpassing Dave week on Oct. 15, as the Valparaiso Newman's single-season record set offense came alive against the in 1977. Senior Kicker Andrew Bulldogs of Butler University. Jeff McCawley accumulated the 82nd Horton ran for 212 yards and PAT of his career, topping the acquired 3 touchdowns as the previous record of 81, set by Crusaders spoiled the Bulldogs' Norman Arnold from 1949- homecoming, winning 34-21. 1952.The great performances would continue in the season finale when Dayton continued their dominance the Crusaders capped off the season in the PFL, defeating Valpo 52-7, with a 13-7 victory over the Aurora spearheaded by a strong second half. Spartans. The return to Brown field the subsequent week would not be -Adam Amin pretty either, as the Toreros of San Diego posted a strong offensive attack and won 63-21. ^ , «#> •',1 Vi:;-ji:.„W 1 L V lior£) Ust - « Sn atnb Ur gk reaks "Pa Pass. 5 Schustei Ki'« nhoto by bo* ^CD^?> photo by: Kris Schuster Wisconsin Lutheran W17-3 .di JunjorJeffHortont:arries the ball past St. Joe£ u b Three-peat. The Crusader t"Z : ^^ volleyball team wrapped up ambassadors. Representing their 2005 campaign with thei Valpo always came first and j third-straight Mid-Con title, they will be missed." The 2006 and this time they did it on senior class was the best that their own court. Under the Valpo volleyball has ever seen. leadership of Coach Carin The Crusaders did not only Avery and seniors Liz Mikos, put together key Mid-Con Jessie Novak and Katie Bova, victories all season. They also the Crusaders have gone from put an end to Villanova,s an average team to a Mid-Con undefeated quest by beating powerhouse that is still a force them 3-0. Even in losses, they to be reckoned with. Coach scared the UCLA Bruins, Avery said of her seniors, "The taking them to the fifth game, Seniors are awesome people and the Wisconsin Badgers. and not only what they did for The Crusaders finished the this program on the court will season as outright Mid-Con be missed but what they have champions for the third year in a row with their first place done for this program off the record of 13-1, and compiled court will be missed also. They an overall record (including love Valpo and they have post-season) of 27-8. excelled in the classroom and in the community and this university is losing some great the Mid-Continent championship match. The team after winning b^>/ ^>Cog^9> Central Michigan W3-0 Chicago State W3-0 Western Michigan L3-0 IUPUI W3-0 Evansville W3-0 Notre Dame L3-0 Chicago State W3-0 Oakland W3-0 Belmont W3-1 Oral Roberts L3-2 DePaul W3-1 Centenary W3-0 St. Louis W3-0 Western Illinois W3-0 Drake W3-1 UMKC W3-0 Eastern Michigan W3-2 Loyola (111.) W3-1 UCLA L3-2 IUPUI W3-1 Villanova W3-1 Chicago State W3-0 Wisconsin L3-0 IPFW L3-0 UMKC W3-0 Oakland W3-0 Western Illinois W3-1 Centenary W3-0 Illinois-Chicago W3-0 Oral Roberts W3-1 IUPUI W3-0 Oral Roberts W3-1 Lb7: Kris Sch 10 s Lauren iv-i r Chrzastowski. CC&f^^^f" « udu agamst IPFW~ The 2005 Valparaiso University men,s soccer team however, would fall to the eventual Mid-Con took its first trip in several years to the Mid-Con champion Oakland Golden Grizzlies in the first tournament. The season was highlighted by freshman round. The Crusaders finished the season with a Paul Leitelt and seniors Tim Bowington and Nate fourth place Mid-Con record of 3-2-1 and overall 6- Balfanz. Included in the mix was senior goalie Jeff 10-2. Next year, head coach Mis Mrak will look to Oleck, who beat the all-time Crusader career shut out Jeremey Stacey, D. J. Catrow, John Allendorf and JJ record of 12 once held by Aaron Rhame (VU Hall of Eschenburg, among others for leadership of what will Fame 2006). Oleck had five shutouts on the season, be a senior loaded team. Catrow is coming off a career and had a save percentage of just over 75 percent. He year that saw him notch six goals and six assists for a was instrumental in a few of the key Crusader victories total of 18 points on the season. Jon Brighton had five that included a 4-0 victory over IPFW at Eastgate goals and finished the year with 15. Field, which snapped a five-game skid, a three-game scoreless streak that amounted to almost 500 scoreless minutes and the 1-0 win over the IUPUI Jaguars that got them to the Mid-Con tournament. The Crusaders, Freshman Brett Ber, bo* St. Joseph's W4-0 Centenary Wl-0 Dayton L3-0 Oakland Wl-0 Buffalo L3-2 Detroit L2-1 (3 Canisius W2-0 Oral Roberts L5-3 O Butler L2-1 Western Illinois T 0-0 (2ot) W Northern Illinois L3-2 Cleveland State W5-2 Eastern Illinois L2-0 IUPUI Wl-0 Western Michigan Ll-0 Xavier (Ohio) T 2-2 (2ot) < UMKC Ll-0 Michigan State L2-0 £ IPFW W4-0 Oakland L4-2 o a. f ¥ WOMENS ptocTbTTD^rkGuerra e r n SWa n DamD am°ee ini^ thhe ° Crusader'r r°,s first*»" NCA^ A^ tournam™d Not^ , tournament \t .: She photo by: Kris Schuster Senior Ashley Shaneyfelt dribbles up-field against IPFW. photo by: Danielle Guerra c women's' soccer team came out of the Mid-Continent Conference cnt just as they started, on top. For the first time in school le Crusaders won the conference, sharing the top honors with nd. During the regular season play, the team never dipped below lg with a record of 12-8-1. Twelve wins also set a new ol record for wins in a season for the team. One of the highlights of the season was the road win against iberts. The team won 2-1, giving the seniors their first win ist the Golden Eagles on their home field. Another highlight occurred in the final game of the Diadora Omaha, Neb. Valpo faced Creighton for the first time and m through 110 minutes to a 0-0 tie. This shutout tie put re Erin Murray to the top of the Crusader record book g Valpo's all-time shutout leader with 11 shutouts. le Creighton game has been one of my favorite games me here at Valpo. Our team played well, and we refused i even during overtime," Murray said. "As for breaking the ink that it is a great achievement. The defensive line has in front of me and made my job a lot easier." With a conference record of 4-2, Valpo was seeded second the tournament hosted in Tulsa. First round brought a r revenge against the Southern Utah team that beat the 1-0 two weeks prior. The Crusaders beat the Thunderbirds Crusader uniform. e Mid-Con semifinal. They faced Oakland in the SeihoiT^a^lbr their final home game ship game of the tournament and defeated them 3-1, the Crusaders first ever tournament victory. bo* "I dont think I've ever felt more satisfied," King said. "The .enlevement and accomplishment ran through the whole Grand Valley State L3-1 We played perfectly with each other and we did exactly what we Oral Roberts W2-1 Indiana L2-0 • to do: finish strong." Centenary W2-0 Murray State W2-1 Loyola (111.) L2-0 The tournament win also gave the team an automatic bid into Central Michigan L2-1 IUPUI W2-0 CAA tournament, where they faced the defending national Lipscomb W6-1 Youngstown State W3-1 is Notre Dame in the first round. The Crusaders traveled to Indiana State W3-0 Oakland L2-1 th Bend and ended their record-breaking season with a 6-0 against Toledo L4-0 IPFW W2-1 Irish. Cleveland State W5-2 Southern Utah Ll-0 "It was certainly a very exciting conclusion to a very successful Western Illinois W2-1 Southern Utah W2-0 head coach Stephen Anthony said. "To finally realize our goals Northwestern L2-0 Oakland W3-1 ee all the hard work, commitment and sacrifice pay off was North Dakota State L2-0 Notre Dame L6-0 rewarding. I am grateful to the team not just for winning the Mid Creighton T 0-0 (2ot) t for the commitment they made to each other, the team, and vcr^^mrnuni^^^ ^__ __ • ••HIHI I ^^3P^ lIC r2*-|,6^ %TiiT I,,J£*^ SHOW* **'*& ^^ pf WP (MP S •• ft M E N B photoby: Danielle GuaM The Crusaders welcomed transfer Mohammed Kone to the ARC for the 2005-06 campaign. He, along with senior forward Dan Oppland led the way to key Crusader victories over Charollette, Tulane, and Oral Roberts. The Crusaders struggled early in the Mid- Con season, losing the home opener to UMKC, but the Crusaders would rebound going on a phenomenal stretch in which they scored averaged over 81.1 points per game (good enough for 17th in the country) in a 6 game spread, and were in the top of the NCAA rankings in several categories, which included an incredible home performance by all Crusaders against Oral Roberts. The Crusaders' season has been highlighted by unselfish basketball. They are among the top 25 schools in the NCAA Division I ranks in team assists. The Crusaders, although in a losing effort, managed to be the first to score over 60 points against the Duke Blue Devils in Durham, NC in the 2005-06 season. Head Coach Homer Drew said, "After an excellent first half, we trailed by 9. That was an accomplishment in itself. It's a great way of prepping for the conference season and gets us great exposure." The Crusaders have struggled through some injuries to Mohammed Kone, Sean Huff, and Jimmie Miles, but have managed to make a serious run towards the Mid-Con tournament. Seniors Mohammed Kone, Dan Oppland, Seth Colclasure, Jim Hooper, and Ali Berdiel, and Jimmie Miles will be tough to replace. Coach Homer Drew said of his seniors: "[Dan Oppland] has had a great four years and will be missed. He is a player who leads by example and has developed into a great player. He will be playing pro ball somewhere next year." The Crusaders look to finish out the season on a positive note, with heir eyes on winning in Tulsa for the Mid-Con tournament. hot 2 °hy:Daniplu ruerra photo by: Kris Schuster B Mohamed Kone dunks the ball at Midnight Mayhem. l^frDaniellVG^T >JA*uSSt fbwciij'Doiiej -* I bfM V). ' photo by: Danielle Guerra uOMENS %\ •&>&*& The Crusaders women's team was once again led by juniors Tamra Braun and Betsy Rietema. Braun and Rietema have taken turns atop the conference scoring tallies this season. They are also both a strong prescense underneath the basket. Seniot Mayella Kuikhoven shoots a lay-up after being fouled by Loyola. Seniors Jamie Gutowski, Lauren Bechtold, and Mayella Kuikhoven each put together a terrific season in 2005-06. The Crusaders have also had some freshmen heading the show. Coach Bruce said of Aimee Litka and Launa Hochstettlet, "They are good, solid back up guards for us this year. They play quality basketball and are developing into smart players." In the season, the Crusaders put together some key victories using their main three-point power shooters in Meyers, Gutowski, and Bechtold. They won against Ball State, Northern Iowa, Kent State, and Northwestern. According to Assistant Coach Steve Bruce, "We've had a mixture of good and bad this season, and it has been more good than bad." Some of the bad came against Central Michigan, Bradley, and Chicago State, games that simply got away from the Crusaders. However, they are on the road to recovery, and according to Coach Bruce they are still on pace to win the Mid-Con. They currently sit with a 11-7 record overall and a conference record at 5-2. photo by: Danielle Guerra ^•H The maturation of young talent was the story for the 2005-2006 Valpo swimming and diving teams. With only two seniors apiece on the men's and the women's team, the Crusaders counted on many underclassmen to step up and produce during meets. While the teams struggled in meet action, both sides stepped up their games against instate rival Butler. The men defeated the Bulldogs 110-80, while the women captured a 100-88 decision. Despite the lack of victories, many Crusader swimmers found themselves swimming among Valpo's all-time best. Freshman Tina Vande Vusse made an immediate impact on the women's side in the sprints, recording the third-best time in Valpo history in the 100 butterfly. Vande Vusse also registered five victories in the 50 freestyle over the course of the year. Many men made a splash into the record book in 2005-06. Senior Bob Pedersen moved into Valpo's all-time top-10 in the 200, 500, and 1000 free events, while Dan Cisek found his home in the distance events, notching times among Valpo's top-10 in the 500, 1000, and 1650 frees during his debut campaign. Freshman Travis Thames had success in the backstroke, among the Brown and Gold's all-time best in both the 100 and 200, while Ansel Hillmer posted similar achievements in the butterfly events. ^oi* &Gc8&£> Dennis Stark Relays Sth/7 JU Dennis Stark Relays 6th/8 ^i Xavier (Ohio) L72- JfwO^ , Xavier (Ohio) L 71-46 W 110-80 Butler W100-88 {CF*r bt. 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Sfrtb .*#%» iff ^|Wfe.». a""" #** g^ ft V% Jftif ,," V photo by: Aran Kessler Key victories and a few close games went 3-4 driving in three runs on the that simply did not fall the Valparaiso afternoon. The Crusader bullpen was University's way highlighted the led by senior pitcher Adam Knobel's bo>L Crusaders' 2005 baseball season. A few five innings of five-hit shut out baseball THESE W17-3 of the season highlights were a big that featured nine strikeouts. The NEED L69-6 victory over the Indiana Hoosiers in Crusaders wound up finishing the TO L48-7 Bloomington and the Purdue season with a fifth place Mid-Con BE L 48-17 Boilermakers at U.S. Steel Yard. They record of 10-12, and an overall record ADDED L 30-20 L 34-21 also headed up to Milwaukee, Wis. to of 21-31. The Crusaders had two W 34-21 take on Wisconsin-Milwaukee at Miller alumni sign professional contracts over L52-7 Park. They looked for a repeat victory, the summer: Adam Knobel signed with L 63-21 L 49-24 as they had in a tournament in the Houston Astros and Jordan Smolar W13-7 Clarksville, Tenn. and in their previous signed with the Milwaukee Brewers. trip to Wisconsin, but UWM had home-field advantage and defeated the Crusaders 12-4. The Crusaders' best Ha -• • pitching performance came from senior Eric Brauer against South Dakota State on March 27, as he allowed no runs on four hits, walking one and striking out three, in six innings of work. The best offensive performance of the year came on May 22, when the Crusaders beat the Gents of Centenary 15-4. The Crusaders amassed 15 runs on 19 hits, stranding only seven runners on base. Sophomore centerfielder Brian Rzepka Aran Kessler The Crusader Softball team faced a tremendous challenge at the onset of the 2005 season. Beginning the schedule with a 19-game road trip would faze any team, much less this Valpo team that counted just four upperclassmen among its 20 players. While the Brown and Gold would not capture any of the games on the initial road trip, the experience gained during that journey would pay dividends later in the year. "It was a tough start to a good season," said Randy Schneider, head coach, about the early trip, "...our morale was broken down a bit at the start of conference play." The Crusaders' return to the friendly confines of the Valparaiso University Softball Field proved to be a breakthrough, as Valpo captured its first win of the season in a battle against conference foe Western Illinois. A road trip to Mid-Con opponent UMKC provided two more wins. The ensuing homestand turned out to be the lost successful of the year for the Crusaders, as eventual Mid-Con champs Southern Utah came into Valpo. The Crusaders showed their mettle, Courtney sweeping the four games from the Photos by: Becky^ Thunderbirds. Valpo also notched a Malewftz nine-inning tie against Big 10 foe Purdue during the stretch. Although the Brown and Gold won three out of their four games against IUPUI in the final conference series, Valpo fell just short of the Mid-Con tournament, with a mark of 10-11 in ague play. The Crusaders wrapped up their season with a win at Illinois-Chicago, their first in 39 ttempts. Third baseman Taylor Callahan earned First Team All Mid-Con honors, while three other Crusaders received Second Team honors. elly Silvey and Brittany Atteberry were outstanding iders in our program," Schneider remarked about two duated seniors. "They were everyday kids who worked hard...both of them will be missed." -Aaron Leavitt Photo by: Kaht North The 2005 cross country season saw a record-breaking freshman lead the way on the women's side for the Crusaders, while the Valpo men's squad improved throughout the season, gaining valuable experience for the future. The women's team matched its previous best Mid-Con championship finish, coming in third out of nine squads. The Crusaders also posted top-four finishes in three other meets throughout the season. « Freshman Laura R„jr , arked J^hout the ;t°^c «* Wa and GoJd d at the c ^^ionai. sZS£7e;:r -^ h ^Pos 6-kil0meter recM - -n with a bang, breaking record!"- She f°^d th^T^ t"* * ^ Mid- NCM G ""J time °Ut' ^nZ ^^ W own GreatlSl^8 **»* -dl n n5f/- *** at the Kes Kegwn team. S a sP°t on the All- DanielJe NunnellyandR a. ,J 0n 4e men's side, denth , access over the , S Paramount to th, n and e 0 the 2 05 c erS Gold fen r: nT °l r ° 4a gn T?T ' f- clay, any on ^ther mnne ^ ^ -^1^ &ish W. « could lead th(t° ^ u rae team to the Jim Turchyn paced th P StPaSasaar -Aaron Leavitt TRatiK Photo by: Aran Kessler •hT- David GaJii Valpo's men's and women's track and field teams found success during the 2005 season, both in team competition and individual performances. The men's squad opened its indoor season strong, placing third at the Carthage Invitational and winning the Chicago Invitational. The Crusader men also brought hohae fifth place finishes at the Mid-Con indoor, and outdoor championships. Senior Elliot Powell broke two school records during the indoor campaign, setting new marks in the 60 meter dash and the 200 meter dash. The throwers also enjoyed a successful year, as Bryan Bell set a new weight throw record and Todd Goodrick a new mark in the shot put during indoor competition. After moving outdoors, Matt Larson registered a new Valpo record in the hammer throw. The women's team posted three top-two finishes during the indoor season, including a win at the Chicago Invitational. They captured the DePauw Quadrangular to kick off the outdoor campaign, and came home fourth at the Mid-Con championships. Freshman Melanie Wilson made her presence felt immediately, settting three school records in her very first meet as a Crusader. When the dust cleared at the end of the year, Wilson held five individual indoor records and three individual outdoor marks, as well as being a part of two record-setting relay teams. Holly Hagen registered three new records in her final year competing for Valpo. Hagen set records in the weight throw and shot put indoors and set a new mark in the hammer throw during the outdoor season. Five other Crusaders imprinted their names into the record books as record- holders in one event, while two relay squads also broke school records. -Aaron Leavitt ,1S member team was a young one m This year s 15 mem But m is down and out, most When the home team is dow ^ ^ ^ ^h only four ^/^ Audrey Mito despite the young look-Ft Ma fans are content *£* * the cheerleading and Drew Detzner worked Sad^t;tTuttcheertheCrusaderson successful season. r^through thick and thm. u Amanda Johnson commented Team member Amand J afengthe . nmversitycheerleadmg squad on the work that goes m ^^ r0utines. "It's a collabo«tn^ I has the longest runnmgugust the coach's and the ^^k because i! The routines require a lot o j tournament. Halftime is generally the time when most people get up, stretch a little and maybe make a trip to the concession stand. But for the Crusaderettes, halftime means go time. This year's dance team was comprised of 12 members and before their time to shine in Danielle Guerra Photo by the spotlight, a lot of hard work occurred to get the dance steps just right. The team practices three times a week for up to two and half hours. But all this time is necessary because when the lights come on, all eyes are on the Crusaderettes. The team performs at all home basketball games to cheer on the team and entertain the crowd. On top of all the performances at home games the team travels each year to the Mid Continent basketball tournament. In terms of the routines, they are all choreographed by the students. Music is then chosen to fit the dance and pump up the crowd. Team member Torrie McGinty said, "We're there to cheer on the team." And cheer on the team is what they do best. It's a job that may seem easy to some people but the Crusaderettes put in their time. This time all pays off though when the crowd starts to cheer and the Crusaders finish as the victors. Photo Photo by: Aran Kessler Mike Shideler wr CW\5- The Valparaiso University men's tennis team nearly received an automatic birth into the NCAA tennis tournament by dominating their opponents all season long. However, after defeating the lowly Kangaroos of UMKC, the Crusaders fell to Oral Roberts University in the Mid-Continent Conference Championship match, losing 4-1. While the season's finale may have been a disappointment to the team, VU was able to boast individual prowess by placing three teammates on the All Mid-Continent Conference Teams. Sophomore Joe Venegas of Saint Charles, 111. earned a spot on the second team while sophomore Nic Kooyers of Holland, Mich, and senior Ben Dunham-Freer of Fort Thomas, Ky. received spots on the all-conference first team. All three players were instrumental in the team's successes. The team, led by head coach Jim Daugherty and assistant coach Tim Shideler, plan to prove wrong the 2006 preseason poles, which has the team slated to finish in second-place again behind five-time defending champion Oral Roberts University. -Tom Sage ^deler hits a backhand. Champions! For the first time in school history, the Valparaiso University women's tennis team won the Mid-Continent Conference Tournament. The Crusaders, led by head coach Tim Maluga, made their first NCAA tennis tournament appearance by defeating the Thunderbirds of Southern Utah in the conference championships. Leading the way for the Crusaders all season long has been Fort Wayne native Rachel Janssen. After winning the conference championship, Janssen attended the ITA Midwest Championships in East Lansing, Mich. She was the only Valparaiso University representative at the event, and despite a valiant effort fell in two matches against Big Ten opponents from Michigan and Ohio State universities. Credit is also due to the team's two eldest players, seniors Jill Dierberg of St. Louis, Mo. and Charmaine Stanislaw of Libertyville, 111. Both Dierberg and Stanislaw have aided the team with years of hard work and dedication. Looking ahead, good news also comes from being Mid-Con champions in the form of preseason polls. The 2006 Mid-Con conference preseason poll, which is created through a system of points allotted to the teams by the conference's head coaches, has Valpo slated in the number one spot, edging out the second place IUPUI. If the polls hold true, these girls could have more to smile about with back-to-back conference championships. ^"s with a backhand Kate Evangelist hits a forehand. JB TTfr M —-*••- t-TiP rj- ti 1 ltt»a> \W\4-H4 - m Some may say there isn't much to do in Valpo but with more than hundred different student organizations, there's something to do for everyone. Whether you enjoy fencing or want to save the environment, Valpo has a club for you. Students also spend their free time playing ultimate frisbee, participating in intermurals, studying in the library or just hanging out in Lank. No matter the season students can be seen out and about on campus or at their favorite sporting events cheering on the Crusaders. W M Left to right Row 1: John R- Watson Big Mike, Thomas Riwmschneider Row2:PatDevero,Nick SpagnuoloJasonJ. Summerlott,KoelDreessen (WEST Left to right Row 1: Stephanie Dumtar, Jessie Kongar, Sandy Heyboer, Lydia Roy, Rachel Dykhuis, Michelle Weatherhogg Row 2: Gretchen Hultman, Katrina Wicks, Celestia Arendall, Ashley Hunsader, Elayna Strell, Kristen Lyons, Katie Farej Row 3: Samantha Ingram, Katherine Green, Bekki Robbins, Val Kaufman, Lisa Heinecke, Robin Zoellner, Brittany Wiehe, Audri Graham Row 4: Jessica Kuhn, Elspeth Taylor, Stephanie Scherer, Elise Miller, Kara Lee, Shannon Speaker, Sarah Stutzman ^IIZ!!!!?^ • """" Marcus Lohruann Ufttori^ M.lc,aelHansen,BenWolfe^^cJo^T^^M^ RoW 2: Brian Weaver K, ^ Ben Fischer, Chr Row3:RyanPleminer' Left to right Row 1: Jamie Alexander, Michelle H <«i>jcj., ivncneiie rieronemus, Karen Meuzelaar, Yasmin Lazaro Row 2: Laura Rolf, Mireva Villalba, Sonya Crouch, Caroline Crafton, Christine Standohar Row 3: Emily Weller, Katie Giannechini, Stephanie Wood, Paula Maust It NEST photo by: Bethany Hassink Left to right Row 1: Ashley Funk, Erin Lueck, Jenel Yoder, Ashley Gerstad, Alison Gipson, Melanie Dark Row 2: Kristy Oman, Sandra Smetters, Sally Forsythe, Jen Graham, Katie Coxey, Rachel Hulslander Row 3: Liz Booth, Anna Smith, Sarah Tresner, Emily Hinnemann, Rebekah Schiege, Catherine Renken, Jenna Johnson Row 4: Angela Logan, Ruth Mobergfoster, Bonnie Keane, Fiona Schram, Emily Cullar, Ariel O. 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