FEATURING THE ALUMNI QUARTERLY A PUBLICATION OF COVENANT COLLEGE SEPTEMBER 1986

lier." President Essenburg's firm commit­ Covenant Looks Ahead: ment to expand the ministry of Covenant A Tradition of Excellence, A Spirit of Friendship College is shared by College Administra­ tor Frank Brock. Brock, with assistance The 1986-87 school year begins with new McMillan. They've done fine work for from Admissions Counseling Director plans for college growth and improvement. major (Christian) clients," explained Harry Pinner, is responsible for coordi­ With the assistance of Team Resources, a Dr. Essenburg. nating the work of Screen Communica­ management consulting team based in Because of his vision for growth, Dr. tion . Brock and Dr. Essenburg both Atlanta, and Screen Communications, Essen burg initiated the venture to fur­ understand the need to overcome the col­ an advertising consulting firm located on ther the vision of Covenant College. lege's financial challenges and to solve the Bainbridge I stand, Washington, President "We want to see the college grow to problem of flat enrollment. EssenburgalongwithFrankBrock, Col­ 1,000 by the end of the century or ear- (Conrinued on page 3) legeAdvancement consultant, discuss their vision for Covenant College. Harry Pinner, director ofadmission counseling since 1982, also offers insight into plans and goals of the college. Recognizing that Covenant College was not operating at its potential, College President Martin Essenburg solicited the From his fulness services of Pat McMillan, head of Team have we all received. Resources. Dr. Essenburg invited John 1:16 McMillan along with his associate, Bob Hayes, to report to the Board of Trustees. According to Dr. Essenburg, Team Resources was concerned with two spe­ cific subjects: the improvement of the administration of the college in all of its divisions and the locating of a consultant who could offer expertise in fund-raising and enrollment growth. Already Dr. Essenburg has begun applying proposals offered by the man­ Covenant College met the Annual Fund goal of $930,000 necessary by the end agement consul ting team. Many of these of the 1985-86 fiscal year to claim a challenge grant of $250,000. recommendations involve the Adminis­ Praise the Lord for the many friends who willingly contributed throughout the trative Council, a small group of Covenant year to the Annual Fund. Giving by alumni increased by 95% from 1984-85. The administrators who provide direction and faculty and staff of the college also raised their giving by 63%. PCA churches vision for the entire campus. contributed over $40,000 more than last year to the Annual Fund. In addition to the internal management "I have really been touched by the commitment of people to Covenant advice, Team Resources recommended College," said Frank Brock, College Advancement consultant and coordinator of the enlistment of Screen Communica­ this year's drive. "It is rewarding to meet so many fine people interested in this tions. "Screen Communications was type of college." highly recommended to us by Pat Letter for Courier by Dr. Essenburg Covenant Courier September, 1986

Through the processes of extensive inter­ The Covenant Courier is published viewing of prospective, current, and for­ four times a year by the Public Re­ mer students, together with our own dis­ lations Office of Covenant College, cussions and brainstorming, this theme Lookout Mountain, Tennessee 37350. was chosen. Third class postage paid at Lookout During three decades of service in the Mountain, Tennessee. kingdom of our Lord, Covenant College has gained a reputation for excellence and Frank A. Brock friendship. We want to continue and College Advancement Office strengthen that tradition and spirit. Linda G. Elmore Emphasis upon excellence and friendship Editor must be important to an institution dedi­ Steve Lawton cated to the glory of God and the ad­ Alumni news editor vancement of His kingdom. Mediocrity in Bill Gould a wann Christian environment does not Staff assistant satisfy the scriptural directives to develop In recent months we have devoted con­ our talents and do all to the glory of God. Printed by siderable time to the development of a And neither does a rigorous emphasis First Marketing new promotional theme for Covenant, upon achievement without friendship that Pompano Beach, FL and at the heart of that process was an is rooted in our love for the Lord and one Covenant College does not dis­ effort to capture in a few words the another. criminate on the basis of race, color, character of the college. You will read I think you will agree with me that this sex, national origin, age, or handicap, more about that in this publication and emphasis upon excellence and friendship in administration of its policies and elsewhere in coming months. flows very naturally from the college's programs. "Covenant College - A Tradition of purpose, " . . . that in all things Christ Excellence ... A Spirit of Friendship." might have the preeminence."

------HOMECOMING '86 ------

Covenant, the Kingdom and You

Homecoming 1986 will be held October 3 and 4 on our Lookout Mountain cam­ pus. The theme chosen for this year's festivities is "Covenant, the Kingdom and You. " Special activities include the annual banquet complete with the president's re­ port and the presenting of the alumnus of the year award. Every aspect of the weekend, right down to the closing worship, is intended to stimulate constructive and creative thinking while providing a meaningful time to enjoy the company of old friends and professors. Parents and non-alumni spouses are in­ vited. Registration forms and a complete Homecoming 1986 brochure will be sent to all alumni in the month of September. Make plans to bring your family and at­ tend Homecoming at Covenant College! Student Leader Discusses Plans for 1986-87 ships with classmates and faculty and staff. Now it is my tum to give something back. Mike Bullerdick serves as chair­ What motivates you? man of the Campus Activities Board I am motivated by knowing that I have (CAB) for the 1986-87 school year. A the position of influencing the future of junior majoring in sociology, Mike the college. I, of course, would like that to hails from Black Mountain, North be a positive influence. I have the chance Carolina. to bring the college Lo its fullest potential Explain what you do as chairman of the (spiritually people-wise and, even, phys­ Campus Activities Board. ically facility-wise). I want to take the As chairman of the Campus Activities dream and influ nces and put them into Board I have a tri-fold goal. Simply stated action. I know the school can be so much I am to provide and oversee events which more. bring Entertainment, Encouragement, What are you trying to achieve? and Enlightenment. Students like myself It is my desire that when I leave here need to have times set aside where we thi place will be "buzzing" with people can put the cares of the classroom who are not only on fire for the Lord, but activities (papers, lectures, exams, etc.) will have immediate contacts at these who are willing Lo take the fir and pread behind. Entertainment this year will take schools. None of this has been done be­ the light of the fire. The fire burns but various forms. Our movies will consist of fore, but I feel it would be extremely help­ rar ly do we stop to realize its potential in everything from cartoons to musicals and ful. Activity-wise we are attempting to do daily life. People working and living at a dramas. Social events such as the Fall things with a new flavor. Many things campus with building in disrepair and Festival help people communicate outside which we planned are the same, such as weeds growing up all around exhibit any­ of their role as students enhancing the the traditional Friday night movie, but a tlung BUT a growing, thriving educational role of friendship. Encouragement far as I can tell, Covenant has never held institut wher p ople are happy and spawns from the friendships and even its own "Drive-In!" proud. IL takes virtually little time to orga­ through the sacred and Christian rock Why is this year special? nize times for per on to (as Christ concerts we have scheduled. Enlighten­ It is special to me for various reasons. exhibited in HI li.fe) help one another. ment in the intellectual sense will be ful­ First, I am a senior and will consequently During the times of scraping lhe activities filled while having guest lecturers and be graduating. I have been here at Cove­ building and ripping up old carpeting I seminars on various topics. In a nutshell nant for a few years and have witnessed have had the exposure to fellow Chris­ the CAB is striving to provide spiritual, many ideas and people come and go. tians. This exposure has been b neficial social, cultural, and intellectual stimula­ as we have sweated, laughed, and tion through various creative means. ii ... we share through coughed while we hare through both How are this yea-ls plans different from word and deed what Christ is in our lives. those of other years? both word and deed what Repairing buildings brings a sens of This is my second year of being in­ Christ is in our lives.,, pride when people can sit back to enjoy volved with activities on campus. I can the fruits of their labor. That is only the only speak of my year of previous experi­ urface. People have been given the ence. I have learned a little bit about what However too often, ideas have stayed in golden opportunity to share their lives kinds of events to schedule during certain people's minds. "Wouldn't it be great if the with others. That is really rewarding! parts of the year. I have also learned what Overlook was fixed up? You know, have What can our readers do to help you? kinds of people are interested in particu­ the fountain cleaned out and get a pump Support Covenant College by praying lar types of activities. I plan to use that for it?" The standard line is, "I can re­ for those who are in authoritative posi­ experience in the kinds of events we have member when . . . " This year is also tions here. Making the correct decisions and when we have them. To the student special because this is the year of is not easy, as I am learning daily! Tell leaders on campus I hope to start a legacy DOING, not just dreaming! Over the people about this special place. Our name in which those who take over our posi- summer several students, faculty, staff, may not stand up against Princeton, but and area churches have taken dreams and we do have many things to offer that wishes and acted upon them. Physical Princeton can't come close in. Support iiCovenant is not just changes have occured in the Blink, com­ the college financially. It costs so much to changing, it is beginning mons areas and activities building. This hire personnel to do everything from to blossom out!,, year is special because dreams are com­ teaching to cleaning. On top of that, costs ing alive. Covenant is not just changing, it of utilities are skyrocketing. Homes are is beginning to blossom out! expensive to run; imagine a mansion tions in the future will have organized Why are you interested in building a which must provide heat, water, and elec­ booklets of helpful information such as stronger student relationship this year? tricity for over 500 people. the businesses' phone numbers, ad­ A large reason is because this is my last Personally, I would appreciate prayers dresses, and representatives whom we chance to make an impact on the people of that I would be effective in maintaining a have dealt with for various items. I am Covenant. (Graduation will be here be­ steady, persistent schedule in everything compiling a list of student leaders at other fore we know it!) Covenant has given me starting with my relationship to Christ, to area Christian colleges in the area so we a quality education and lasting relation- the role of a student and a leader. New Faculty Includes Foreign Language Professor M.A. in Spanish from the University of Kentucky. Mr. Smisson and his wife Two new faculty members for the pleted his M.A. in English and American Susan are the parents of a son. 1986-87 academic year have been named, Language and Literature at the Univer­ In addition, a new associate dean of according to Dr. Nicholas Barker, vice sity of Lowell. In August he was awarded students has been accepted. Barbara president for academic affairs and dean of his Ph.D. from Boston University. Dr. Schreur has assumed the associate dean's faculty. They are Clifford William Fore­ Foreman and his wife Mary Julia are the position, according to Scott Raymond, man, assistant professor of English, and parents of two children. dean of students. Prior to coming to Joseph Drake Smisson, assistant pro­ Prior to being named assistant pro­ Covenant, Miss Schreur served as as­ fessor of modem languages. fessor of modem languages, Mr. Smisson sistant dean of students. She has worked Dr. Foreman most recently has taught taught English and Spanish in secondary in Student Development for the past five at Boston University and has been an schools. Most recently he served as a years at Geneva College. A graduate of English instructor at the University of Spanish instructor at Warner Robins High Calvin College, Miss Schreur earned her Lowell, Lowell, Massachusetts. He re­ School in Warner Robins, Georgia. He re­ M.A. in Counseling and Student Person­ ceived his A. B. surnrna cum laude in ceived his B. A. in Spanish and French nel from Slippery Rock University. English from Gordon College and com- from Georgia College, and earned his

New Staff at Covenant

Several new staff appointments for Quest. Miss Baldwin has spent the where he was a data processing techni­ recently were confirmed, according to past year as an assistant admissions cian. Marie Henning, director of human re­ director in the admissions counseling Kirn Newbern has been named admis­ sources. office. sions counselor. A 1984 graduate of Herb Politano has been named con­ Joining the Physical Plant Department Covenant, Miss Newbern has spent the ference director. Bringing ten years ex­ as supervisor of maintenance and opera­ last two years in management in perience as a sales representative, Pol­ tions is Henry Hilliard. He has 21 years of Oklahoma. itano comes to Covenant from Hyatte­ experience as a journeyman electrician in Native Chattanoogan Carolyn Wilson ville, Maryland. He is a graduate of Gor­ the Southeast. has been promoted to purchasing direc­ don College. Eric Sturms has accepted the director tor. Mrs. Wilson has had purchasing ex­ Covenant alumna Jill Baldwin ('83) has of administrative computing position. perience from a former position in a been appointed program representative Sturms comes to Covenant after serving school library. five years in the United States Navy

Lobby Completed!

Thanks to a generous Love Giftjrom the Women in the Church, the renovation of the Carter Hall lobby is complete. Students, faculty and staff welcomed the completion of the lobby which is furnished with Chip­ pendale sofas, leather wingback chairs, Tudor chairs, and three oriental rugs. During the summer the beautiful lobby serves as a gathering place for conference guests. .. .from page one He has stati tics to verify his claim. Two According to Pinner, increa ed enroll­ questions recently were asked of currently ment is beneficial to parents and student . enrol led tudents about their decision to "In many respects, one of the best finan­ In addition to the enrollment objective. attend Covenant. cial aid programs that the parent can do is Brock will oversee fund-raising for the col­ - How did you fir t hear about to go find another parent with a high chool lege. "We must recognize the importance Covenant? junior or senior and tell them why they are of financial support to the chool." When Re pendents sending their kid to Covenant. We can ac­ tuition, room and board are already 166-Church commodate. We have faculty and facilitie $7,900, the contribution to the Annual 128-Students for another I 00 to 125 tudents before we Fund amount to a scholarship for each 79-Friend need to build another building." student amounting to$ J,200 each, provid­ 48-Parent Holding down the cost of a Covenant ing additional resource for cholarships 160-Other (includes ads in magazine ) education i overshadowed by the greate t fore pecially deserving students. More fi­ - What factor cau ed you to apply at benefit of increased enrollment - the op­ nancial support i needed from the PCA Covenant? portunity to affect more Ii ves for Christ. churches. ''A gift from churches of only Respondent (Based on weighted points) "Impacting kid ' live · who are in tum im­ $6.22 per year from each communicant 599 - Parents pacting the world is our highest calling." member will al low Covenant to meet it 554- Campu vi it added Pinner. budget needs." 453 - Current student "I get excited when I think about the "Churches need to realize we are the 40 I - Former tudents beginning of a new chool year and the 180 college of the PCA." Brock continued. 1201-All other new tudents. It's exciting to realize that "We have a denomination that is explosive The response to both que tions clearly I 80 more kids will be able to affect the (with member hip doubling in the last ten indicates the importance of networking in world for hrist." Pinner believes the new years), a denomination that has a world and recruitment. "We hope to multiply our ef­ recruitment campaign allow the college to life view." forts through networking." he added. communicate this opportunity even belter. Another major change propo ed by Pinner also fim1ly upport the network­ " The con ultants help us to better ver­ Screen Communications and supported by ing plan, pointing out, "The future of balize our vision." Brock is the shifting ofinajor fund-rai ing Covenant College is in the hand of stu­ "The hcm•est is truly plenteou . but the to the first half of the fiscal year. July dents, parent , pastor and alumni." labourers are l'en'few; pray ye therefore through December. Because of this fund­ Herefer to the epeoplea in0uencer. the Lord of the harl'est, that he will send raising change. the Phonathon is sched­ "We're not only going to recruit (student ). forth labourers i1110 his han•est. " uled for the fall rather than the spring. We're going to recruit and influence - Ma11hew 9:37-38 On the subject of admissions, Brock influencers." notes that Covenant has the "product stu­ dents want." Citing the results of a survey which showed student are interested in academic excellence, clo e relationship with faculty and students, fun, and spir­ 900 7 itual growth, Brock stated that this is what The Enrol Iment Landscape students get at Covenant College. 800 Source : Planni ng Office Brock hopes to involve all departments 7/14/86 in the implementation of the new recruit­ 700 ment campaign. "An attitude of working together" will be the key to growth at Covenant. 600 543 524 553 533 494 )22 529 542 518 515 573 Brock explained the vision of Covenant 89 Ques t is "to train young men and women and 500 prepare them forthe rest of their Ii ves to be 484 salt and light to the world." The recruitment theme, "A Tradition of 400 Excellence, A Spirit of Friendship," hon­ estly and accurately summarizes the Cove­ 300 nant experience. "We have very exciting plans for the 200 future of Covenant, and Screen Communi­ cations will be a great help to us in achiev­ ing our goals," added Dr. Essenburg. 100 The bulk of the recruitment campaign involves networking. Networking of pas­ tors, youth leaders, parents and alumni. "People come to Covenant College be­ cause a faculty member, a former student, or a parent have made a good impression 19 75 - 76 19 78-79 1980-81 198 2-83 1984-85 on (them)," explained Brock. Twenty-five Work as Missionaries

Twenty-three students, one staff member and a professor from Covenant College served as summer missionaries. Covenant mission workers were represented in these countries: Bolivia, Ecuador, England, Holland, India, japan, South Korea, Mexico, the Soviet Union, Uganda and the United States. Pictured are, front row: Mary Pat Robinson, Susanne Meritt, Terry Mitchell, Cindy Smallman, Doreen J.¼sterman, Kathleen Thomas; 2nd row: Jennifer Moore, Phil Fial, Jodi Willes, Mrs. Craig Lyon, Jackie Smith, Daniel Satuka; 3rd row: Darlene Walters, Pamela Frett, George Robertson, Dave Vila; and back row: Daniel Gilchrist, Jonathan Parker, Hal Bowling, Phil Bader and Dean Arnold. Not pictured is Dr. Paul Gilchrist, professor ofBiblical studies, and Dr. Henry Krabbendam, associate pro­ fessor of Biblical studies.

Covenant athletic teams will be busy competing in A GREAT TRADITION CONTINUES ... • Weekly campus news, features intercollegiate sports (NAIA and NCCAA) this year. and commentary According to Gene Fitzgerald, athletic director and • 12 issues per semester men's basketball coach, "Our sports program con­ To receive The Bagpipe, clip this add, fill out the infonnation below, and send it with an appropriate check or money order to: sists of six varsity teams which involve over 100 Th e Bagpipe Office, % Covenant College, Lookout Mountain, TN Covenant students." Coach Fitzgerald named 37350. coaches for the 1986-87 season. They are: NAME ______Brian Crossman soccer ADDRESS ______Gene Fitzgerald men's basketball

Tami Smialek women's basketball CITY STATE ZIP Jim Wildeman cross country PRICES! Tami Smialek ALUMNI • REGULAR • Semester $5. 00 D Semester $6. 00 D and Suellen Wilson women's volleyball Full Year 8. 00 D Full Year 10. 00 D For more information about the athletics program Make checks payable to "COVENANT COLLEGE" The Bagpipe is published weekly under the auspices of the Siu.dent Development Department al contact the Athletic Department at Covenant Col­ Cooenant College. lege, Lookout Mountain, TN 37350 or call (404) 820-1560. Church, Chapel and the Chaplain The Chaplain's Job by C. W Anderson

In a survey of Covenant Alumni con­ ducted in the summer of1985, we learned that more than 35% of Covenant's alumni are officers in their churches. The per­ centage indicates that many of our gradu­ ates do go on to assume leadership positions in their home churches. The alumnae very likely also are leaders in their own positions within the WIC or similar bodies within the church. These are facts which delight college people: it is like watching your children as they manage responsibly to do difficult tasks, claiming the proper honors which are associated with the successful com­ pletion of those tasks. What a thrill to know that 75% of our alumni think that the best efforts of the college should go toward building Christian commitment. In fact, 65% of our alumni feel so strongly about the college that they would volun­ teer to help recruit new students for the school, and giving by alumni to the annual fund is up 95% this year over last. How does one reconcile these facts with some trends at the college? Last year a large number of students cut chapel services resulting in disciplinary measures. On any given Sunday morning I have been chairman of half a load - I need to establish what it students could be found in bed or other­ the Chapel Committee for is that I hope to accomplish as a chap­ wise engaged during Sunday morning i i the past two years and lain. For one thing, I'll have to learn worship. These are some of the chal­ have become increasingly aware that quickly to bear up under the burden of lenges our new College Chaplain Charles the task of putting together a chapel knowing that from now on I may very W. Anderson must face. program demands much more time well be remembered as Char!Je Chap­ Though new to the chaplaincy, Chuck than I can give to it as a full-time lin! My goals are to seek to give lead­ knows what reaches students, and is teacher. It became apparent to me, as ership to the Spiritual Life Committee keenly attuned to their specific and ever­ well, that what we really needed was a in terms of its commission to establish changing needs. He also has an ear chaplain, someone who could devote organized on- and off-campus minis­ cocked to alumni opinion, and welcomes time not only to the chapel program tries designed to help students grow in your constructive suggestions. Want to but to a lot of other important matters Christ and to challenge them to ser­ "make his day?" Send a note with your en­ as well. It was with this in mind that vice while here at Covenant. We will couragement, ideas, suggestions for our committee sent a recommendation also be seeking to make more mean­ chapel topics or speakers, to Chaplain to the administration, requesting that ingful contacts with local pastors and Chuck, Covenant College, Looko.ut they consider the advisability of rees­ ministries with the purpose of encour­ Mountain, TN 37350. tablishing the position of a chaplain - aging students to be much more ac­ His success with chapel and church on remember Chaplain McGregor? - and tively involved in local churches. I will this mountaintop campus could well be that this be done as soon as possible. be seeking to improve the chapel pro­ the success of a whole generation of new We even gave them a description of the gram itself. We want it truly to meet leaders for the church. Let's remember to kind of person they should look for, the needs of this community of faith. pray for Chuck often in this new role. one with pastoral experience, nearing Finally, I hope that I will be able to act retirement age, and one who might as a counselor for students who can have some rapport with college stu­ use that kind of help. dents. It did not dawn on me at the I am excited about the coming se­ time that the description seemed to fit mester. I am also very nervous. me! The idea did, however, occur to Please send me any ideas ' ' the administration and soon afterward you may have and, above I gave my consent. all, pray. Now that I have agreed to accept the position - I'll still be teaching about lege in 1972; and both the Master of Canfield wins competition Music degree and a doctorate from IU, where he studied with composers John Winners of the Jill Sackler Cello Eaton, Bernhard Heiden and Frederick Ensemble Composition and Cello Con­ Fox. certo competitions were announced at He has received commissions for opening ceremonies of the Third Amer­ Diane Bish, internationally-known con­ ican Cello Congress Tuesday CT une 3) in cert organist; the Coral Ridge Pres­ Indiana University's Musical Arts Center. byterian Church, one of the largest Composer David Canfield (Covenant churches in the country which performed Alumnus, '72) of Bloomington won the --- his choral and orchestral setting of John composition competition. He was pre­ Ness Beck's "Upon this Rock;" and the sented to the Congress by Janos Starker, Bloomington Symphony Orchestra. Congress president. In addition to his other activities, Can­ Canfield, who was among 30 partici­ field is the owner of Ars Antigua, a busi­ pants in the composition competition, Canfield, 35, is a native of Fort Lauder­ ness which deals with the selling of used received a cash award for his winning dale, Fla., and received his early musical and out-of-print classical records through work - "Prisms for Violoncello Quartet training from his father. He is the son of the mail. and Orchestra of Violoncellos," which Dr. and Mrs. John Canfield, 5450 North­ Covenant is proud of the accomplish­ was written this year. The work will be east 22nd Ave., Fort Lauderdale, FL ments of this alumnus, and join his par­ published under the auspices of the Cello 33308. ents, former Covenant music professor, Congress. He received a Bachelor of Arts degree Dr. John Canfield and June, in extending in music composition from Covenant Col- congratulations to David Canfield. Alumni Update======News and Notes Marie Elise, 6-3-86, to Andrew ('84) Kimberly Harris ('86) to Robert Wal­ and Beth Ann Piske ('83) Zeller. ters, June 14, 1986, Seattle, WA. Larry Barton ('70) with his wife Diane Angela Noell, 5-15-86, to Leon ('79) Terryce Kaplan to Stephen Gilchrist and family recently moved to Charlotte, and Jonell Stauffer. ('81), June 28, 1986, Miami, FL. North Carolina where he will help start a Caroline Elizabeth, 4-27-86, to Jeff Velvet Norman ('83) to Kenneth Hop­ Christian school. He will serve as an ad­ ('83) and Teresa Swiger. wood, August 2, 1986, Columbia, TN. ministrator/teacher. Trixie Pfias ('87) to Greg Musto ('85), Jonathan Musselman ('83) plans to re­ Marriages December 28, 1985, Coral Springs, FL. turn to France July 20 to work with evan­ Tammie Pols ('85) to Matthew Todd gelist Henri Mayer in the region north and Ruth Allen Campbell ('77) to Charles Pettit ('86), August 2, 1986, Grand east of Grenoble in the lower Alps of Jones ('78), December 31, 1985, Rapids, MI. France. Roanoke, VA. Susan Thompson ('86) to Joseph Pat­ Pam Queathem ('71) Lancaster and her Jennifer Lear ('85) to Jonathan Groene tison ('86), August 9, 1986, Traverse husband Phil recently conducted a three­ ('86), August 4, 1986, Lookout Mountain, City, MI. hour seminar on "How to Start a Home GA. Charlene Thorne to Steve Janosko School." Kathy Cousin to Michael Naumann ('84). Robert Snarrenberg ('79) is currently ('82), June 21, 1986, Tulsa, OK. Jenny Tilley ('83) to Timothy Wilds Associate Editor of In Theory Only, jour­ Bep de Bruin to Barry Laube ('77), ('84), July 27, 1986, Lookout Mountain, nal of the Michigan Music Theory March 31, 1986, Holland, the Nether­ GA. Society. He is also working toward a lands. Ph.D. in music theory at the University of Michigan. r----- Lawrence K. Stanley ('71) is accepted ------~ for graduate studies at the University of Moving? Take Your Friends Along Oxford beginning October 1986. Name ______Maiden. ______Dan Thomas ('85) is currently farming with his family in Kentucky and working Address ______with two local music groups. Sincerest apologies for our sexist com­ ______Zip ,______puter. Randy ('74) and Drucie ('74) Car­ Class(es) ______/ ______Phone __/ ____ roll BOTH still live at Rt. 1, Ladoga, IN 47954. Births Alumni Directory Revised Carla Ray, 6-13-86, to Ted ('85) and By the time you receive this publica- 'I_'o receive your copy send a $10 dona­ Pam DeMaster ('85) Himebook. tion the ink should be nearly dry on the t10n to. the annual fu_nd and a note Jacob Tait, 5-22-86, to Ron ('79) and revised and updated Alumni Directory. requestrng the 1986 Directory. Shelba Witmer ('79) DeMaster. L--••• • • • ••••••••••••••••••-~ Stigers and Courtney to head Fall Phonathon year. Alumni usually appreciate hearing from someone currently involved with the school. They want a first band report, the local alumni, faculty, students and especially from a former classmate or staff to help coordinate the arrange­ friend. ments. During the two week pbonathon, "During our spring phonathon, over October 20 through November 1, your 1,100 calls to alumni and parents were prayers and support are needed. Mark made by students, staff, faculty and these dates on your calendar and keep alumni volunteers," explained Lawton. Covenant College uplifted before the The April event generated $31,000, in­ Lord. cluding pledges from 228 alumni who had not given in the last fiscal year. "The num­ ber of pledges made over and above any previous giving was quite high," said Law­ ton. These new pledges totaled over $10,000 in new giving. According to Frank Brock, College Ad­ vancement consultant, 'J\Jthough the Fall phonathon will be conducted in the same calendar year as the April pbonathon, the Rebecca Stigers ('74) and Susie two events will occur in different fiscal (Adkins) Courtney ('76) have agreed to years (1985-86 for April and 1986-87 for co-chair the 1986 Alumni Phonathon. As October). Those pledging will actually co-chair persons they will be responsible have until June 1987 to complete their giv­ for enlisting the support of six team lead­ ing from the commitment made this Fall." ers, who in turn will se~ure 72 callers. An Brock also mentioned the overall effort will be made to contact all of the positive reception of the callers and alumni, who now number in excess of pledgers as an important reason for con­ 2,500. Steve Lawton, director of alumni ducting a phonathon during each fiscal relations for the college, will work with

~ The library plays an important r------7 role in the education of each Cove nant Yes . I want lo hide my name in student. And, to provide our students Hide the Covenant College Library. with the library resources they need to Enclosed is 111v gift of$,____ In excel in their chosen academic field , provide ____ library book(s) at we must expand our library by your name $25 each to help Covenant Coiic'gc hundreds of books each year. students receive a qua li ty education If possible, please select my book(s) for ,a., But we need your help! The average in the the fo ll owing an,a(s}: cost to purchase and process each new ( lmircnlc 11u111ht~r n11d nrea 1{ pnn 1uii11g 111orc book for the library is $25.00. You can tha11 ont' book.) hide your name in our library and Covenant D \Vhc.•r~ lost Ncl~dcd O L1k•r11lurt: 0 Arts ,ind Musk O Ph1k1sophy help provide one new book when you D Biblical Studies D Phvsical Education send $25 to our 1987 Library 0 Busincss1 Economics O P:,ycholtlg)' Advancement Fund. College D Computer Science O The Sciences D H1storv O 5<.Kiology ,a., We will place your name on an Please dedicate book(s) in memory of attractive bookplate in each book Libr~~! you provide. We will also send MvNamc ______you a duplicate bookplate indi­ Address ______1111 cating the name of the book City ______added to the library because of your gift. You can dedicate State ______books in memory of a friend Tiic Zip ______or loved one. And your gift l11wa,,, will be invaluable to ------C~ R~ _J Covenant students for rll!.l!>C re turn th i~ coupon wi th your gifl to: 1987 LI BRARY years to come. ADVANCEMENT FUND @venant (gllege IN AU TlilNGS CHRIST PRHMINENT All gips to C~t•e11n11I c;:otlegc arc lax tlt'ductihle. You will receive a receipt. Lookout Moun tain, CA 37350

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John Sanderson returns to Covenant

For more than forty years students Some will remember him as the academic have enjoyed and appreciated the teach­ dean who hired and nourished Covenant's ing of Dr. John W. Sanderson, Jr. The old-timers, the truly great professors like veteran teacher will soon be returning, at Nick and Will Barker, Harrison Hughes, least on a limited basis, as Covenant wel­ John Hamm, Ray Dameron and others. comes one of its founding fathers back to Having contributed substantially to the the classroom. The course title is "Great statement of purpose of the college, it Christian Books" and it will be offered in was Sanderson who played a large leader­ the Spring semester for two or three ship role, with the early presidents, to set elective credits. Alumni who have com­ the foundation for Christian learning pleted a Covenant degree may audit the which has made Covenant unique. course on a space available basis without The reader may find it interesting that, charge. A list of the books to be included in the forging of the college statement of in the course will be available soon. purpose, Sanderson encouraged the The fact is, Covenant alumni flock to committee to describe the ideal graduate, hear Dr. Sanderson's teaching, precisely the quintessential alumnus of a Christian because it is clear and practical, and above liberal arts college in the Reformed tradi­ Sanderson was nevertheless a kingpin in all, Biblical. Did you take a course with tion. From that description, he reasoned its formation, striving for academic excel­ him? If so, you can vouch for the dynamic backward to the kind of institution which, lence at every step along the way. mannerisms, broad gestures (curled in God's providence, could produce that Dr. Sanderson will address faculty, pinky notwithstanding), economical use kind of graduate. staff and students of the college at the of the dramatic pause, and his rare and It all began when Dr. Sanderson agreed opening convocation, August 29. Tape re­ dry humor. illustrations in his lessons be­ to teach at a brand new college in St. cordings of that service will be available come the mental adhesive locking ines­ Louis on a temporary basis. Having first through the alumni office for $3. (Write capable conclusions to irrefutable logic. set up housekeeping with the Ted Barker to: Steve Lawton, Director of Alumni Re­ Some alumni will remember him best family, he later determined that he would lations, Covenant College, Lookout as the gentle philosopher, ready to listen play a more central role. Though not Mountain, GA 37350.) to and argue almost any idea, and patient named dean of faculty until the college ar­ with the ever present sophomorism. rived at the Lookout Mountain campus,

Covenant Alumni Featured at General Assembly Jenny Tilley, is employed by World pub­ lications in Asheville, NC, which is soon to resume publication. Lisa teaches ele­ "Covenant Singers" is a small touring alumni ... Tim Wilds, Scott Smith, Lisa mentary music at Westminster Christian ensemble which has been singing for the Van Zyl, and Mary Kathryn Robinson. School in Augusta, GA, where she also college and the glory of the Lord since the They converged on the city of brotherly serves as president of a newly organized summer of 1983. Together with Director love for the event, taking time from per­ alumni chapter. Mary Kathryn Robinson Steve Lawton, who also serves as direc­ sonal work schedules and, in some cases, is a librarian in her hometown of Jackson, tor of alumni relations, this group has traveling long distances at their own MS. sung in churches, chapels and schools expense. Other team members in this year's en­ throughout the southeast, and averages While Scott and Tim had opportunities semble were: Jill Vandegriff, Mary about 12 voices. This is the fourth ap­ to distinguish themselves with solo per­ Ndiritu, Sherri Monroe, Jackie Smith, pearance at General Assembly. formances, Mary Kathryn and Lisa re­ Kent Huff, Don Theune, Charles This year, the ensemble was aug­ turned with violin and piano duets to Esikhaty, and Steve Everhart. Also fea­ mented for its appearances at the PCA share with the commissioners. Scott is tured as organ soloist was Philadelphia General Assembly in Philadelphia by the embarking on a solo concert ministry to resident and Covenant alumna Beth Zurn­ addition of four very musical Covenant local churches and travels with accom­ back Jenkins. paniment. Tim, who will soon wed alumna PRAYER CALENDAR

Ask for God's blessing on Melvin Wood and his staff 1n Remember the students as theyw1II be approaching SEPTEMBER 20 food service. Pray for John Bates and Kett Beasley. 12 mid-term exam1nallons This 1s also ·•covenant Sunday" Remember Tom Holliday, our carpenter, and his student As we enter anew academic year, pray for the new 1n many PCA churches nationwide Pray for Keith 21 workers, as thet work serving the needs al Covenant Hendrick and Dale Hokre1n 1 students, returning students, faculty and adm1nistra- Pray for Laurie antrell and Jacqueline Carpenter. lion, that they will all serve God 1n their appointed tasks Continue to pray for further support lor Covenant Col• Pray for Ray Clark, prolessor of Biblical studies. His 13 lege within the denomination. Pray for Donna Hokrein Pray lor Dan Gray and Linda Groves engaging leaching methods are much entoyed by and Michael Ann Holleyf1eld Keep praying lor the resident assistants and resident 22 many here al the College Pray lor Robert ass1s and Mid-term exams can be a source al anxiety and tension 2 directors and especially for Barbara Schreur, the new Bonnie Chick 14 lor students and faculty Pray for diligence and d1sc1- associate dean of students. Pray for Mary Hill and Betsy The B E.S T department. which handles all the house- phne Pray for Mark Howell and Charolette Johnson Hull. cleaning respons1b1ht1es at Covenant. Is ably super- Students and faculty are preparing for Fall break tomor- Remember Scott Raymond, dean of students, and his 23 family. Pray for wisdom in dealing with student affairs. vised by Kent Hull Pray for Roger Clark and Christine 15 row Pray lor the salety and blessing of those who are 3 Pace traveling Pray for Juhe Johnson and Mark D Jones Pray for Michael Hyatt and Nytta Norton Harry Pinner 1s director al admissions counseling Pray Pray for the Student Senate, and for John Dunahoo, its Ask God to bless the time spent during the recess, that 24 for his most important eflorts 1n continually recruiting 16 11 might be a time of refreshment and relaxation Pray 4 president. Ask the Lord for an effective impact on stu- new students for Covenant. Pray for Jeff Clumpner and for Mark Jones and Thomas Jones dent lile. Pray for Rebecca Poole and Sharon Patrick Dare. Pr~ for Joseph Clumpner professor cl mathematics Scarborough We are thankful for the gifts and talents of Mr Frank 17 an applied sc1erces Pray for Andrea Judd and Alex Pray that the orientation penod for new students will be 25 Brock, consultant for College Advancement Pray lor Kang 5 smooth and profitable, and that upperclassmen will set Craig Davis and Julie Davis Remember the ministry and work al Harold Borchert, a good example. Pray for Judy Shavers and Larry Pray for Ray Dameron, prolessor of physics. He is well 18 director of church relations, as he travels and speaks to Thompson. 26 loved as alon~me servant at Covenant. Pray lor Mike thP. churches about Covenant Pray for Megan Kaplan Keeping pace with campus life while maintaining sp1r- Dellalian and ott Dillon and Ralph Kelly 1tual discipline 1s a hard task; pray for students to est ab- 6 Pray for Phyllis Crooks who has the tremendous task of Ira Halverson associate professor of mu51c s an asset lish ties with local fellowships Pray for Jim Webb and 27 college controller and overseeing the accounting 19 to the music department and the hie of the college Pray Larry Burn. department Pray for Joseph Dodd and Anne Doe for him and his wife P..ay or Paul Kesk1talo and James Clifford Foreman is the new assistant professor of John Hamm, professor of music, needs your prayers as Kim 7 English. Pray for his effective service in the department 28 he directs the choral activities lor the academic year Pray lor Betty Barham. bookkeeper 1n the accounting for the coming year. Pray for Dennis Cash and Donna Pray for Jack Ebanks and Holly Edmiston Clements. • 20 office. as she labors to keep the records Pray for Hamp Pray for Russell Heddendorf professor of sociology Kimbro and Charlene Kir endoll Joseph Drake Sm1sson is the new assistant professor of Pray for Jett Edwards and Esther Encinas Pray for Kenneth Austin associate professor of history modern languages. Pray for LaNelle Johnson and Pam 29 8 Gary Huisman 1s the head hbranan Pray for his conunu- 21 Pray for Aki o Ko1 ma and Manse le La1ara Ladd 30 1ng task of making the Kresge Library a useful service Paul Gilchrist constanfly seeks to rnluse his consider- Christopher Hardemann will be assuming responsibil- for the Covenant community Pray for Richard Engle 22 able scholarship into all eveis o rnstrucoon 1n Biblical 9 1ty for the philosophy curriculum this year. Pray for and Paul English studies Pray for Suzanne Lam and Shawn Lambert Rege1na Lecroy and Kendall Lowrey 8111 H1gg,ns has the lorm1dable task ol keeping the Pray lor Henry Hilliard, the new supervisor al ma1nte- 23 electrical systems at Covenant in lip-top shape Pray for 10 nance and operal1ons, as he directs maintenance work him and his workers Pray for Lise te Landry and John Pray for Jeff Malone and Phyllis Papson. OCTOBER Lattner We are grateful that professor Charles Anderson has As assoc1a1e pro'essor o' art Ea Ke! ogg's talent and 11 been appointed chaplain-a much needed pos111on. Pray for Ginny Blair, assistant hbranan She 1s con- 24 teaching ability adds to the aesthetic d1 ~ns1on of Pray for Harvey Scarborough and Martha Whisman. 1 stantly called upon to assist s1udenls 1n their research. the cam~us Pray for QhVla Lelong and Lynn Love Remember Rudl Schmidt. our dean of admissions and Pray for Todd Erickson and Charles Es1khaty Pray for ager Lambert associate professor ol B1bhcal 12 records. Praise ad !or his faithful service over the Craig Lyon ably handles the duties of the college host- 25 ,tud1es and missions Pray for Judith MacDonald and many years. Pray for Miles Wright and Kenneth Camp- 2 ess. Pray for Londa Fial and Paul Fish Mary MacDonald bell. This is Homecoming Weekend Pray for Steve Lawton, Ask God to bless Eileen Auel who worKs faithfully to Pray for Gene Fitzgerald, athletic director, as he plans 3 director of alumni relations, as he directs the act1v111es 26 meet the needs ol the staff as office services manager 13 for a year of sports events. Pray for Michael Cook and for alumni Pray for Wilham Flannery and John Forrester. Pray for Noelle Martell and Chns 1na McCall Jerry Goodner. Pray for Louis Vosku1l and Stephen Kaufmann They are Henry Krabbendam associate professor of B1bhcal Brian Crossman is coach of the soccer team. Pray for 4 both involved 1n the Southeast Conference of the Assa- 27 studies. who returned lo his teaching post at Covenant 14 his ministry among his players this season. Pray for ciallon for Public Justice this weekend in Chattanooga after a sabbatical year. needs your prayers today. Pray Angela Allen and Greg Alexander Pray for Sherry Franklin and Chip Frazier for Carol McGehee and Cindy Miller Marie Henning, as director of personnel, is responsible Many responsib1ht1es of Quest rest on the shoulders of Pray for the p1oneeenng work of Donovan Graham, 15 lor coordinating all student workers. Ask God lo bless 5 Martha Lovelady, adm1nistra11ve assistant for the pro- 28 dean of external programs, as he explores new waA sof her work at Covenant this semester Pray for Skip Allen gram. Pray for Enc Folbrecht and Daniel Gilchrist serving the educational needs of the community ray and Anne Almy. Remember Bob Harbert, business manager, and his for Ruth Ann Moms and Knsten Nace Pray for Carolyn Wilson, head of the purchasing office, 6 wife Joni who works 1n office services. Pray for Curtis Remember Barbara Michal, director of health services. 16 and Elsa Stewart, her assistant. Pray for Mary Jane and Gill and Steve Glass 29 as she works lo keep students and statt feeling ht. Pray Robert Arial. Dale Lee needs your prayers today as he directs phys- lor Paul Nagle and Marcy Nd1ntu The "Day of Prayer" 1s a special event at Covenant 7 ica~lant operations. Pray for Linda Glover and John Pray for the admissions counseling office staff as they 17 College. Students and faculty spend the day with one Go frey 30 work with prospective students dunng the College Pre- another and by themselves seeking God's will for local, Pray for Linda Elmore, director of public relations, as view Weekend Pray for Kimberly Nelson and Karen national, and international needs. Please 101n with 8 she represenls the college 1n the community Pray for Newton them. Pray for Tom Armour and Paul Babikow Patrick Graham and Stephen Gray Pray for all the high school students who plan to attend Charles Biller is the maintenance mechanic. Ask God's Pray for Lee Powell, admissions counseling assistant 31 Covenant in 1987 Pray for David Nance and Fred 18 blessing for him and for those who work with him in the 9 director, as she travels recru1t1ng new students. Pray Nollie. plumbing shop. Pray for Philip Bader and Donald Bailey. for Christina Haley and John Hall Pray for the chapel committee which is responsible for Thank the Lord for Cindi Caroland and her work as a 19 planning all the chapel programs at the college during 10 divisional secretary for College Advancement. Pray the school year. Pray for Jenny Bancroft and Edward for William Gould and Michelle Graharn. Barnett. Pray for Kelly Stodghill, secretary to Bob Harbert, our 11 business manager. Pray for Lynn Harding and Gretchen Hamm PRAYER CALENDAR

NOVEMBER Pray for Kathleen Stevens, library technical assistant. Doug Sizemore, associate professor of information and 7 Pray for Matt Phillips and Claudia Pridgen 14 computer science, !%Ches an ever-growing and fast­ Pray for Jack Muller, associate professor of sociology. Pray for President Martin Essenburg. His continued changing subject. Pray for Miriam Shelden and Andrew 1 Pray for Wendy Orr and Todd Orren. 8 service to the college brings him many challenges that Siegenthaler. Pray for Phil and Catherine Wright. He is associate must be met to make Covenant the best it can be. Pray Pray for Herb Politano, our conference director, as he 2 professor of psychology. She is portfolio counselor for Susan Rapp and Catherine Richter. 15 puts together adynamic conference Dchdule during for Quest. Pray for Eric Owens and Atsuhiro Ozaki. Remember to pray for Nick Barker, vice president of the year. Pray for Evelyn Smith and Warren Smith. Ask God to bless Jerry Wenger, assistant professor 9 academic affairs and dean of faculty at Covenant. Pray Donna Shaw, office coordinator for admissions coun­ 3 of biology. Pray for Janet Page and Laura Park. for Joanita Robinson and Mary Patricia Robinson. 16 seling, is a faithful servant. Pray for Verne Smith and As Professor of Information and Computer Science, Sandra Barker serves the college as a library technical Gloria Stanton. 4 Chuck Thomas has agrowing number of students and 10 assistant. Pray for James Rogers and Dawn Russell. Pray for Jim Wildeman, assistant professor of English. responsibilities this year. Pray for Jonathan Parker and Pray for Rebecca Stigers, administrative assistant to 17 Pray for John Stein and Paul Stein. Linda Persena1re. 11 the teacher education program. Pray for Richard Rus­ Ann Grimes has the critical task of handling the finan­ Bob Monroe's special talents as professor of music are sell and Michael Saxton. 18 cial needs of students as director of financial planning. 5 agreat blessing to Covenant. Pray for Terry Pettit and Pray for Tami Smialek, women's basketball coach, as Pray for Bob Strickland and John Sturdivent. Kathy Pierce. 12 the women's team prepares for their season. Pray for Pray for Art Klem, director of planned giving Pray for Pray for Mike Rulon, associate professor of psychology, Kelly Schermerhorn and Matthew Schmidt. 19 Lisa Tabor and Yukan Takeda. 6 and his important ministry among his students 1n the Pray for the soccer and volleyball teams during the Remember Karen Sherman in prayer today as she Psychology Department. Pray for Christopher Platz and 1 3 latter part of their respective seasons. Pray for Terri 20 works in Physical Plant as administrative assistant. Page Porter. Scott and Michael Sharp. Pray for Walter Terlitski and Kathleen Thomas. Pray for the potential students who are attending the 21 College Preview Weekend Pray for Tracey Thrasher and Christine TIiiey. Lynn Parker works hard as secretary to Scott Raymond, 22 dean of students. Pray for James Tuten and Amy Van Ord. Ruth McKinley serves faithfully as executive secretary 23 for College Advancement. Pray for Jill Vandegriff and Anna Vannoy. Please pray for Jack Lothers, associate professor of 24 biology. Pray for Kim Venema and Marialuisa Victoria. Tim Evearitt, associate professor of education, helps 25 prepare teachers 1n elementary education. Pray for Dave Vila and Linda Wackes. Romona Moore, accounting office secretary, 1s afaithful 26 servant. Pray for Charlene Walters and Darlene Walters. Today is Thanksgiving Day-praise God with grateful 27 hearts for all the good things He does at Covenant. Pray for Olivia Weadon and Jeanette Webb. Pray for Becky Bigger, assistant director of admissions 28 counseling. Pray for Lisa White and Gigi Wieringa y Fred Kirms, as associate professor of business, has a s u N D A 29 very important task in training Christians entering the marketplace. Pray for Jennifer Wilkes and Ellie Wood­ son. Date: October 12, 1986 Pray for John Caroland, manager of the Tuck Shoppe, 30 as he prepares for the needs of the Christmas season and the coming semester. Pray for Genzo Yamamoto and Stephen Youndt.

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