Two Future Teachers Receive Teachers of Promise Award
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VOLUME 89, ISSUE 6 The McPherson CollegeDECEMBER 10, 2004 Lady Bulldogs go PECTATORPECTATOR 3-0 in KCAC SS SERVING TO INFORM A COMMUNITY – SINCE 1916 Two future teachers receive Teachers of Promise award KIMBERLY MORRIS ondly, the award will “I would have liked to News Editor inspire me to be the best spend more time there,” teacher I possibly can every said Kresky. “They were Two students from time I look at it.” so open and willing to McPherson College have “I felt very honored,” share with us.” been recognized by the Kresky said. Ahistory teacher who State Department of Barry is an English educa- presented at the workshop Education as 2004 Teachers tion major and Kresky is an explained how he turned of Promise. elementary education his classroom into a muse- Seniors Tiffany Barry and major. They both live off um, Barry said. Kari Kresky, both of campus in McPherson. The class would collect McPherson, were notified Each year Kansas colleges things and would have shortly before and universities are invited open houses. Homecoming of their selec- to nominate two students to At the open houses the tion for the award. receive the Teacher of students would teach about “I was very surprised Promise award. Nominees the different items to the when I found out that I was are able to participate in a public. receiving this honor,” Barry workshop led by the state Another teacher she said. “I was so excited and Teacher of the Year final- remembered turned the I almost started crying. It ists and to attend the library into a jungle and is something I will cherish Kansas Teacher of the Year taught the class about it. for the rest of my life banquet in Wichita. This Kresky said she ran into PHOTO COURTESY OF COLLEGE COMMUNICATIONS because, first, it demon- year’s workshop and ban- her fifth grade teacher at Seniors, Kari Kresky and Tiffany Barry, both of McPherson, received the state’s strates that I have earned quet were on Nov. 13. the workshop. This same Teachers of Promise award. the respect of people who “I thought it was really teacher is now instructing are in my field, and sec- interesting,” said Barry. Kresky’s sons. Smith takes over alumni Blood drive exceeds director position expectations KIMBERLY MORRIS tionships with the alumni of the college News Editor as well as the local community,” she KANA BEESHO Last year, the blood drive Sheila Bevan, soph., said. “I also plan and execute different Spectator Staff only had 33 good units of Macksville, who donated Marcia Smith is the new director of alumni events throughout the year as blood. said it was great opportuni- alumni development at McPherson part of the advancement team.” This year “We surpassed There were 43 volunteers ty to help people, that it felt College. Smith started Dec. 1. Smith is an alumna of McPherson our goal of 30 good units who helped with this year’s excellent and she loved to “Before deciding I had met with College, having graduated in 2000 with with a total of 49,” said blood drive and 64 donors. do it. Michael Schneider and President Ron a B.S. in business administration. Rebecca Stover, president Of those 64, 18 were first- Stover said donating Hovis and they really impressed me “I was looking for a dynamic and posi- of Student Government time donors. blood is safe and easy, with the vision and the direction that the tive Christian atmosphere and feel that I Association. The American Winter is a crucial time of something that is so simple college was working towards,” said have found it,” Smith said. “I also love Red Cross hosted a blood the year for blood dona- but also so very vital. Smith. the work the college is doing with drive on the McPherson tions when illness, She said she is grateful to The position Smith is filling is one that alumni and student internships - I really College campus on Nov. inclement weather and busy all of the blood donors and has been vacant since last spring when hope to have a positive impact with that 19. holiday schedules, com- blood drive volunteers who Cyril Russell resigned, although the area.” The campus blood drive, bined with increase need took time to help ensure position titles and responsibilities have She is married to Todd and has a which was once an annual for blood at local hospitals, blood is available for the undergone some change. daughter named Kirstyn. They live event, had dropped from often results in a critically one in 10 hospital patients One of Smith’s jobs in her new posi- south of McPherson. the college’s calendar until low blood supply said who need it this holiday tion is to “develop and enhance rela- it was revived in 2003. Stover. season. FINAL EXAM SCHEDULE Fall 2004 Semester Flags go missing from Final Exam Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Time Dec. 13 Dec. 14 Dec. 15 Dec. 16 Student Union 8:00 a.m. 10:30 Classes 8:30 Classes 2:00 Classes 9:30 Classes MWF MWF MWF MWF MTWF MTWF MTRF MTWF KIMBERLY MORRIS News Editor I do realize that the“ theft could Eight international have been done 10:30 a.m. 9:30 Classes 1:00 Classes 10:30 Classes 2:00 Classes flags have disappeared by someone out- TR MWR TR TR from Hoffman Student side of our cam- 4:00 Classes Union during fall semes- pus community, MWR ter, reports Rebecca but I am asking Stover, SGA president. that they be The flags - which have returned soon. 2:00 p.m. 8:30 Classes 11:30 Classes 11:30 Classes 3:00 Classes been a part of the SU —Rebecca Stover” TR MWF TR MWF décor since the time Paul MWRF W. Hoffman was presi- dent, or nearly 10 years - have been quietly missing and I will be removed one by one, forced to take them 7:00 p.m. Monday Night Tuesday Night Wednesday Night Thursday Night Stover said. They were down altogether,” said Classes Classes Classes Classes usually kept in frames, Stover. but recently they were None of the flags have taken out and placed shown up anywhere so around the student union far reported Stover They to decorate the walls. were hoping to find them Find the regularly -scheduled time for the class. At the top of that column is the day the exam will be given. “I do realize that the possibly in the dorms. On the left hand column is the time of the exam. theft could have been If the flags are returned Students enrolled in appointment classes should check with professors to determine the examination done by someone outside to their places on the schedule. STUDENTS WITH MORE THAT TWO FINAL EXAMS SCHEDULED ON THE SAME DAY ARE of our campus communi- wall or put in the SGA ENCOURAGED TO TALK TO THE PROVOST AND DEAN OF FACULTY ABOUT THE POSSIBILITY OF AN ty, but I am asking that room, no questions will ALTERNATE EXAM TIME. STUDENTS WHO EXPERIENCE A CONFLICT WITH ANOTHER EXAM TIME MAY they be returned soon,” be asked, Stover said. TAKE THE EXAM AT A NONCONFLICTING TIME (CONSULT YOUR PROFESSORS). said Stover. Anyone with informa- Note: Student exchange policy with McPherson College is that the priorities of the host campus take “However, a significant tion about the flags precedence. The home campus will be flexible. Incase of severe disagreements or student hardships, the number of flags are now should contact Stover. two deans should consult and make a decision. 2 EDITORIALS/OPINIONS DECEMBER 10, 2004 STAFF EDITORIALS Are you on the naughty or nice Stressful times: use list this year and why? “ I’m on the teamwork as a strategy “Nice list- I was naughty list willing to open up because I’ve had Dog enough ‘treats’ this Ulcers, bags under the and allow a special Issue: someone help me year to last me a Stress during eyes, acne and little gray better myself.” life time.” finals hairs. These are things I Troy McBroom, jr., Desiree Bostic, sr., Bites Our associate with the few Manteca, Calif. Hugo, Okla. Position: weeks before winter Teamwork, break. Not only does and being “I’m on the naughty reliable will every instructor feel like list because I’ve help reduce you are only in his class, been naughty my the stress of you also have to find the whole life. Why group proj- perfect holiday gifts, find change now?.” ects. time to wrap them, and Freddie Nails, jr., scrape up time to spend San Antonio, Texas with the friends that you will not be seeing for a month. “I’m on the naughty “Naughy list- I’ve However, I clench to the hope that we can list because I’ve been a real been told that I’m naughty girl make our little world here at Mac a better rude and mean.” recently.” place. Teamwork. A key to teamwork would be to evenly delegate the workload. Students Rebecca Bratcher, Kelsey Crist, soph., fr., Miami, Fla. Bennington should feel the obligation, when working in a group, to keep up with their parts. Whether this is an academic group presentation, ath- letic team, or co-curricular club, you should be ashamed if you are letting the other mem- Students need criticism bers down. Groups are created to provide support and encouragement. Use this to your No “sugar-coating” please advantage this ease the stressful time. Just a side note: Honesty is the best policy.