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October 13, 2009 Volume 5, Issue 3 New group welcomes students’ spouses to the community By Ben Wright Staff Writer A new program wel- coming student spouses or partners into the Di- vinity school experi- ence has begun at Wake Div. Couples for God (the name is still in de- velopment) is an initia- inside tive aimed at couples who want to share in the this issue WFUSD community. “The main goal,” said Sister Laretta Ri- vera-Williams, creator of 2 Student Spotlight: the group, “is that one seen upwards of 30 cou- right at home here,” said Dianne Horton spouse does not feel ex- ples. With this many Williams. cluded from this part of people, the Sister felt Amber Thompson that it would be a good Harris is the student cur- 3 Community in Review the spouse’s life.” Sister Laretta shared time to start a program rently involved with the that when she began at where spouses could operations of the group. 4 Worship Bulletin and the divinity school, she get to meet the people She said the current plan Sincerely Sophia had couples in her Art of their mates were talk- is to have two or three Min. III class. Students ing about, through pro- events per semester as would talk about how grams on campus and the program gets start- 5 Top Ten Things We Have their spouses felt distant elsewhere. ed, but shared that some Learned From DivSocial from the div school com- “I just want people to students are already us- munity. feel at home, to feel wel- ing the connection to come, to feel involved, meet outside of class. 6 Entertainment “They don’t know what’s going on in their to feel a part,” said Wil- Two couples learned that day-to-day lives. Peo- liams. they both live in Greens- 7 Job Postings and ple come home and talk Sister Laretta men- boro and are planning on Announcements, about friends, talk about tioned that while she is getting together on their The Trivial professors; there was a beginning the program, own to meet each other’s she really wants it to be family. Inquisition, disconnect,” said Wil- something led by stu- The program is more and Cartoon liams. At the time, there dents. than meeting the com- were only a handful of “I’ve been married for munity; it’s also about married students, but 28 years, I’m taken care this year the school has of, and [my spouse] feels See Couples for God page 7 P a g e 2 Sitting down with the famous Rev. Dianne Horton

By Ben Wright time her church was some of her richest ex- Horton is president Staff Writer switching pastors. In a periences. She revealed of Akoni and is also a lo- “In ministry there are passing conversation the that CPE taught her a lot cal celebrity. A “huge” a lot of things where you two talked about her be- about herself. She has picture of herself is on a think ‘I don’t need to be ing in school, which led what she calls a, “God permanent billboard, on here,’ but you do,” said to his asking, “Have you given pleasure almost of highway 40, for Salem Dianne Horton, whose ever considered the min- being that one person College. passion for presence is a istry?” that just happens to be Dianne likes to spend prevalent part of her per- “Truth is, yes I had, at the right place at the what little free time she sonality. but I would dare not voice right time with this per- has with family. She not- This wife and mother that to anybody because son in this crisis.” ed that being in gradu- of two was born in Au- I just had this feeling of Rev. Horton also pro- ate school makes you gusta, Ga., but has been why would God want me? vides care as the associ- appreciate those things in Winston-Salem for I wouldn’t be worthy to do ate pastor at New Bethel that you take for granted. many years, completing that,” said Horton. Hav- Baptist Church. As part She sometimes wishes her undergraduate edu- ing someone who didn’t of her second year intern- that she had more time cation at Salem College in know her reveal this se- ship she created a senior to, “cuddle with my hus- 2007, where she majored cret passion proved to ministry for members band and watch a movie, in sociology and minored be a “light bulb” experi- over the age of 60. that’s what I would love in religion. ence. Dianne asked him The New York trip was to do.” “At Salem you had to what she needed to do to her first time both in the Horton values the Di- have one religion course, enter the ministry and he city and on an airplane. vinity school community, and that course got me told her about Divinity While she loved the expe- “When one gets down the hooked,” said Horton. school. rience and learning about rest can say ‘come on, we She began planning Horton began classes the various ministries, got to keep going.” She the next step in her fu- at Wake in 2007. While she also values the kind has established relation- ture during her final fall here she has counted CPE of bonding that occurs ships that she hopes will semester. At the same and the New York trip as on these types of trips. last a lifetime. Staff Journey Sheila Lockhart

By Pete Zimmerman bar called Lock, Stock and I would probably choose Staff Writer Barrel. people I have known and T: Was it love at first loved and have not seen Tablet: Hello, Sheila sight? in a long time. And we Lockhart, your name was S:I did not think so at the would eat Mexican. Rick the first to come up when time but in retrospect it Bayliss is known for it. He we decided to interview was. We were engaged was working on his PhD in someone from your de- nine months. Mexico and started learn- partment. What makes T: How long have you ing about their food. Sheila so interesting and worked at Wake? T: Now let’s ask a philo- fun to know? S: I have been here four sophical question. Wake’s Sheila: I don’t think I am years and I love all the Motto is “Pro Humanita- that fun to know but I activity and I love all the tae” What do you think have access to CRNs and energy. I love being with can make a school “Pro class information. That people of all different Humanitatae?” makes me a good ally. field, Connecticut, and backgrounds. S: It is up to each and ev- T: What about interest- next to Sister Larretta I am T: If you could have din- ery individual to try and ing? probably the only other ner with five people (dead stay true to the motto and S: As far as fat middle- Catholic in the building. or alive) who would it be? I know that I fall down on aged housewives go I am! We belong to Our Lady Why? And what would that on days but I try to T: So you don’t think you of Mercy but attend mass you have for dinner? deal with each person that are interesting? Prove it. here on campus. S: Hmm (she ponders). comes across my door as Tell us the most interest- T: And by we you mean? Well I would have to in- a member of the Univer- ing things about your his- S; My husband of 19 years vite Rick Bayliss because sity that needs me. tory, family, hobbies, etc. and my 16-year-old son, I would want him to cook. T: Thank you for your and let us be the judge. Tucker. And, I don’t know, I am time, Sheila. It has been S: Well, I got a tattoo last T: So where did you meet always disappointed by good getting to know summer. It is a heart on your husband? famous people I meet so more about you. my foot. I am from Fair- S: I met my husband in a P a g e 3 community in r eview Intramural Flag Football 2009: A Humorous Look at a Season in Review ByBarrett Wooten we took the field. Now if the season relied on the Staff Wrtier you want to crown them, team’s ability to “matric- then crown them! But ulate the ball down the What Happened: they are who we thought field.” The Wake Divinity flag they were, and we let ‘em What to expect for next football team finished off the hook!” season: the regular season with Third-year player/ 2010 looks to be a a 1-2 record and lost an coach Charles Smith re- bright season for the Di- agonizing game in the sponded to my question vinity school team. The first round of the play- about the team’s play- team is only graduating offs that ended its sea- that they remained com- offs chances following one player and the re- son. The gut-wrenching petitive in every game the team’s first regular cruiting process already playoff loss included a they played. season loss by shouting, looks extremely promis- controversial no call on What I heard in the lock- “Playoffs?! Don’t talk ing. Given what the team what could have been a er room: about playoffs! Are you is returning and the kind game-changing safety When asked about the kidding me? Playoffs?! of players we have com- by the Divinity school’s team that eventually end- I’m just hoping we can ing in, I feel that it is safe stout defense. While the ed the Divinity School’s win a game!” to assume that the 2010 record may not show it, season, first-year Kris Star quarterback and Divinity school football this was a very positive Hutchinson exclaimed, first-year student Marcus will go undefeated and season for the Divinity “They are who we thought Ballard informed me that bring home that coveted school due to the fact they were! And that’s why the offensive strategy for championship trophy. Short and Sweet: Divinity School celebrates annual coffee house By Barrett Wooten played acoustic guitar edy (that she may or may their feet. While the acts Staff Writer and sang. Up next, sec- not have written her- were fantastic, the food What the coffee house ond-year Ellen Sizemore self). The talent portion provided by various Di- lacked in duration, it performed a soothing of the evening came to vinity students might made up for in energetic vocal selection com- a close when third-years have been even better. and memorable perfor- pletely a cappella! Tak- Matt Johnson, who also The various cookies, mances. The night be- ing a break from the served as emcee for the deserts, dips, and drinks gan with a passionate musical selections, third- night, and his wife Claire added a lot of flavor to number from second- year Hilary Floyd offered sang a children’s song an already enjoyable cof- year Ryan Newson, who some belly-busting com- that had the audience on fee house. P a g e 4

Send your letters to Sophia at [email protected] Dear Sophia,

I feel like I am being crushed by this workload! I am drowning in a sea of essays, midterms, response papers, and Starbucks coffee cups. I even dream about the Dean’s lectures while I’m sleeping in my study carrel! What can I do to save my sanity? Will it ever get any better?

-Troubled in 202

Dear Troubled,

In a word, no, it will not get any better. It will actually only get worse, so learning some survival tips now will help you in the long run. First of all, if you haven’t already, make a calendar of your assign- ments. It will help you get organized and at least let you know what’s coming up. Of course, this also gives you more time to stress out about upcoming assignments. That leads to my second tip: relax and take a lit- tle time for self-care. Even if this seems like it will stress you out more because you’ll feel like you’re Worship Bulletin wasting time, do it anyway. Take a bath, sit under a tree, read for pleasure, play a leisure sport, or even just enjoy a glass of iced tea in the sun. Centering your soul will help you maintain focus and keep a Oct. 13 at 11:00 a.m. in Davis Chapel: Third- clear head. year Andrew Heil will preach. And that brings me to my third piece of advice: communicate. Don’t bottle up your stress, vent Oct. 20 at 11:00 a.m. in Wait Chapel: Dr. to others in a healthy way, seeking their support. Keeping a clear head will help you communicate ef- J.D. Ballard, Pastor Emeritus of United fectively with your classmates and even with your Metropolitan will speak. professors. We are apart of a compassionate com- munity that can be a wonderful source of stability, affirmation, and empathy, so let us be there for you. Remember, you are not alone. Good luck this week!

Sincerely, Sophia Convocation celebrates both Divinity School and Dr. Atlon Pollard

By Brian Layman and this year’s guest event also featured a Defining Moment.” His Staff Writer lecturer Rev. Dr. Alton reading from Tony Mor- sermon focused on the Pollard III, Dean and rison’s “Beloved” by current turmoil pres- Last Tuesday the Professor of Religion Cedric Wright. Dr. Ve- ent within the world Wake Forest University and Culture at Howard ronice Miles, a personal and challenged the au- School of Divinity came University School of Di- friend and former stu- dience to act, but not together to jointly cel- vinity. President Hatch dent of Dr. Pollard’s, before examining their ebrate Fall Convocation began the service with gave a warm and ener- own character. WFUSD and the Steelman Lec- a spirited welcoming getic introduction to Dean Bill Leonard de- tures. The event was at- address followed by the speaker. Afterward, livered the closing tended by Wake Forest the invocation given Dr. Pollard delivered remarks and benedic- President Nathan Hatch by Yvonne Hines. The his address entitled “A tion. P a g e 5

the tableta branch of the WFU School of Divinity keeping you informed Top Ten Melissa Guthrie-Johnson Editor-in-Chief top 10

Christa Chappelle Top Ten Things We Have Learned from Design Editor DivSocial

Charles Smith 10. OT Tests are tricky, especially for Copy Editor first-years 9. Fowarded e-mails can be uplifting, in- spiring, or sometimes as creepy as puppies dressed up as cats! Adam Huffman Artwork & Photography Editor 8. Rhett Travis needs a place to store his massage table. 7. Courtney Allen is a great chef and loves to share, but only if you talk about the Barrett Wooten Bible too. Staff Writer 6. Carter McNeese has back pain in specific locations. 5. Wade Stokes has a part-time job filling out surveys; those bowties don’t pay for Ben Wright Staff Writer themselves! 4. Chapel is on Tuesday, Coffee Hour is on Thursday, and it will be that way next week

Brian Layman too! Staff Writer 3. Spouses and significant others care more about Wake Forest Football than some students. Your ID is a valuable com- modity. Pete Zimmerman 2. Tiny churches four hours away Staff Writer need pastors too!

The Tablet is a bi-monthly publication of the Wake Forest University School of Divinity and serves as an informative, community-building 1. Stephen Russ will respond to every vehicle. Submissions can be e-mailed to [email protected]. Please e-mail you send. include a contact phone number or e-mail address. Submissions must be no longer than 250 words. The right to edit is reserved. Please note that the newsletter content does not represent the views or opinions of the divinity school or all Tablet members. P a g e 6 Brooklyn Band breathes life into Veckatimest

By Paul Herrington – from Two Weeks”) that ing tracks, is the best ing but it doesn’t make Contributing Writer resonated with me imme- demonstration of the for good tailgating mu- diately. unique instrumentation sic. Ironically named after Upon first listen the of Veckatimest. The dis- Often Grizzly Bear has an uninhabited island, stand-alone hit will be tressed guitars, gasping been characterized as Veckatimest bristles with Two Weeks, a song about strings, and bouncing just another indie rock life. This latest offering the exhausting final days drums come together to band but that falls short from the Brooklyn-based of a relationship. Despite produce a spirited riddle of describing the profun- band Grizzly Bear is their its rather dreary topic of a song. Each instru- dity of their music. It is best so far. It is a work of Two Weeks presents a ment is given its proper quite difficult to make great precision and com- graceful, jaunting pace space and every part can composed music seem position that leaves one that propels the album be heard easily without as effortless and warm in a state of comfortable forward into All We Ask, any confusion letting you as Grizzly Bear has in perplexity. my favorite track. All casually explore each fas- Veckatimest. It is a musi- The most notable fea- We Ask is where Griz- cinating sound. cal wonder that is a solid ture of Veckatimest is its zly Bear’s composition- For all its strengths, contender for best al- vocal style. It’s wonder- al skills come into full Veckatimest has one bum of 2009 along with ful to hear the pleasant view. The movement in clear flaw: many lis- Animal Collective’s Mer- ethereal harmonies of the this track reminds me of teners will just find it riweather Post Pavilion. chorus contrast against distant train passing into dull. It is a long album In Winston-Salem you the well-structured leads the night: how the antici- that doesn’t work very can find Veckatimest at of Ed Roste and Daniel pation of each car – com- hard to get your atten- Best Buy or the Record Rossen (Department of ing and going – lulls you tion. With the exception Exchange. If you want to Eagles). Their lyrics are into kind sleepy half- of Two Weeks, none of hear a sample of Vecka- carefully woven poetic animated daze (and who these tracks would fare timest you can visit my tapestries (“save up all couldn’t use that in the well over the airwaves blog The Slow Wonder the days / a routine mal- midst of midterms?). of top-40 stations. It is a (slowwonder.blogspot. aise just like yesterday While You Wait for the great album to listen to com) and download my / I told you I would stay Others, one of the clos- while studying or relax- latest podcast. A new year brings new ways to join the WFUSD community By Stephen Russ ten associated with its as a valuable recruiting his voice to remember Contributing Writer ridiculous terminology, tool for admissions. It is what he actually said. I Over the past two is a valuable resource for also a chance for us to just know that it looks months a dedicated group passing along news and show how much we love really, really great. First of Divinity School faculty, information to your com- our school by getting year Jeremy Carlton is staff, and students have puter or cell phone! Even more fans! We are also also using his web back- been meeting with a pur- if you don’t wish to join hopeful that it will allow ground to provide us pose. This purpose is Twitter, you can always more alumni to connect with valuable advice. We what I like to call our “web check it out for a nice run with the school and the would love to have more reformation.” Spurred on down of events taking students! It should be a student input, so if you by new admissions direc- place in our community! great way to let people would like to help get tor Craig Atwood, we are Also, if you are putting on know about our wonder- in touch with Craig At- working diligently to re- an event make sure you ful community! wood! form the web presence of e-mail me! The Twitter 3. Perhaps most excit- There are a few other our humble school both is located at www.twitter. ing, a brand new website! elements in the works, for you and for students com/wakediv, and sign- The focus of our meetings including a new e-mail in the future! While you ing up for the service is has been on developing a listserv and a Wikipedia shouldn’t expect 95 the- completely free! new website with Susan page. Yes Wikipedia, you ses about the internet to 2. WFUSD on Face- Tague, and we have man- know, that resource you appear in your mailbox, book! 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Job Postings Events and Announcements Youth Minister Minister of Missions Piney Grove and Outreach CPE Day Tuesday, October 13, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Baptist Church First Baptist Church [rooms 105 & 114] Mount Airy, NC Henderson, NC afterglow every Tuesday @ 9 p.m. [see Ryan Newson] FALL BREAK this Thursday and Friday Senior Pastor Nursery Specialist SensorySHOWTIME this Saturday, October 17 @ 6:30 p.m. Fishing Creek Unitarian Universalist Baptist Church Church [see Melissa Guthrie-Johnson] Whitaker, NC Greensboro, NC Happy Birthday! Worship Leader Senior Pastor Greg Griffey October 17 Creekside Terrace Turkey Baptist Church Robert Martin October 18 Retirement Community Turkey, NC Sheryl Wells October 18 Winston-Salem, NC Anne Jones October 22

Couples for God continued from page 1 learning ways to live to- sacrifice time with chil- first husband, first man, speak about their shared gether on the journey. dren and partners for whatever,” said Williams. experience. Sister Laretta noted that writing papers and study- This group can aid in the Couples for God will many spouses have not ing. Church life can also transition. be holding its first offi- been through the Divin- drastically change fam- The group will also cial event on Oct. 27 at ity school experience. ily dynamics. function as a source of Kim and Larry Hovis’s Many have had a differ- “Some women don’t solidarity. Harris re- house, where the couple ent form or field of edu- want to be first ladies vealed that her husband will share about their ex- cation so the whole thing of the church and some enjoys speaking with perience of being mar- can be unique. Three husbands might not feel other men who aren’t ried and in the ministry. years is a long period to comfortable being the students. They get to The Trivial Inquisition

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Q: What anniversary did the school of divinity celebrate at last week’s convocation?