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The McPherson College SPECTATOR Volume 87, No. 5 “Serving to inform a community” November 22, 2002

Candidates scheduled to visit; resumés available for review Luke Chennell the new president in January. However, Neil Editor in Chief Thorburn will continue as interim president until his contract expires in June. The Presidential Search Committee has narrowed The 40 applicants for the position were nominat- its pool of 40 candidates to three finalists, one of ed or answered nationwide advertisements in sever- whom will be invited to become the next president al education magazines and newspapers. Criteria of McPherson College. included: Possessing a collaborative leadership Each candidate will have a full day of on-campus style; a proven track record in one or more of the interviews with various constituent groups the week following: fund raising, sales/marketing, and of Dec. 2. Students will be able to meet and ques- enrollment management; expertise in “turnaround” tion the respective candidates at lunch on Tuesday, photo by Laina McKellip situations; and believing in and supporting respon- Students Danielle Lucore, soph., Springfield, Wednesday, and Thursday, Dec. 3-5. Students may sibility, accomplishment and diversity. Mo., Jenny Harper, soph., Grimes, Iowa and also direct questions and concerns about the future Candidates submitted their qualifications and cur- Nichole Williams, Centraliaa prepare the meal president to the student representative on the search riculum vitae. The finalists’ submissions are on for last weekend’s “Lysistrata” production. committee, Elissa Thompson, sr., Abilene. reserve in Miller Library and may be reviewed by The Board of Trustees will announce the name of any interested constituent. First Nighters Hovis McFadden Shoup strong after 25 years Ron Hovis, David Presidential Amanda Wells out. associate profes- McFadden, one finalist Terry Spectator Staff Last year, Anne Kirchner, sor of business at of the three final- Shoup is a communications, was hired McPherson ists for the presi- mechanical engi- First Nighters, a tradition to coordinate the meals and College, is one of dency of neer from Santa that began in a swimming menus for First Nighters. three presidential McPherson Clara, Calif. As pool, is celebrating its 25th Kirchner tries to connect finalists. Hovis’s College, is a for- the dean of engi- anniversary. the menu with the theme of on-campus inter- mer vice presi- neering at Santa In 1977, after returning the play. Because views are scheduled for Tuesday, dent of enrollment and planning for Clara University from 1989-2002, from graduate school, Rick “Lysistrata” is a Greek play, Dec. 3. Manchester College in North Man- Shoup was the chief administrator Tyler, professor of speech Greek food was served at As managing director of human chester, Ind. Manchester, like responsible for the engineering and theatre, and Karlene the most recent First resources at Southwestern Bell McPherson, is affiliated with the school at that university. Tyler, assistant dean of aca- Nighters. Com-munications, Hovis managed Church of the Brethren. Shoup pioneered the concept of demic records, went to the Kirchner didn’t help with almost 400 employees and was McFadden initiated a successful merit scholarships for the under- YMCA with Kathleen First Nighters while she was responsible for the entire corpora- enrollment campaign at Manchester, graduate engineering program, and Macnamee, former director in college, but her husband tion’s compensation and benefit pro- in-creasing enrollment by 15 per- as a result raised the average SAT of financial aid. During did. grams. cent. McFadden gained additional score of the incoming engineering their visit, they began brain- “This is one way I can help Hovis worked at SBC from his experience with enrollment at freshman class by an average of 125 storming different ways to the college and get involved graduation from McPherson College Claremont Graduate University, in- points. Shoup also actively recruited improve attendance at col- with the students,” Kirchner in 1977 until 2000. He was involved creasing enrollment there by 32 per- students of diversity, achieving a lege theatre productions. said. in over 50 mergers, 100 collective cent in five years. student body with no major ethnic Through this discussion, Besides being in charge of bargaining negotiations, and a num- McFadden’s enrollment strategy is group. First Nighters was born. meals, Kirchner coordinates ber of other business related activi- centered around something he calls Shoup successfully created the The Tylers initially invited student help. By doing this ties. Hovis was a member of SBC’s “institutional story-telling.” In his nation’s first “degree warranty” pro- a select number of commu- she is able to get to know senior-level management from view, it is “finding a way to make gram, whereby graduates of his pro- nity members to a reception more students and help 1998-2000. what an institution is come alive. It’s grams could return to campus and before the play. At the them realize ownership of During his time at SBC, Hovis tes- talking about student outcomes, take graduate courses tuition-free if reception, they asked who the program. tified to Congress regarding a pend- finding stories to illustrate what an they were ever laid off from their would be interested in doing Jenny Harper, soph., ing bill and met with President insitution is.” jobs. the same thing before every Grimes, Iowa, was hired to Clinton to discuss health benefit As vice president of enrollment He has a track record of service, show. help with student involve- issues and their role in Clinton’s and planning, McFadden has helped having established an annual Approximately 35 people ment. She enjoys working 1994 health care proposal. with Manchester’s strategic plan, “Habitat for Humanity” workday for came to the initial First with First Nighters. Harper Hovis has a record of service to the helping to develop three- and five- his students, faculty and staff. Nighters. Since then, the was actually put in charge college as well. A college trustee for year budget projections. Other “The thing that attracts me to number has increased to of decorating the nine years, he was treasurer and an financial management experience he McPherson is their value system…. 200. “Lysistrata” dinner. executive committee member for has includes overseeing financial At my current job, we seek to create In the beginning, Rick Kirchner said that the two years. aid, something he says is crucial to whole persons through competence, Tyler and the APO members patrons like student “Mac has been an important part of small Brethren colleges whose stu- conscience and compassion” Shoup were in charge of preparing /involvement. The theatre my life since I was 18 years old,” he dents may not be as financially priv- said. “I love that environment, and I the dinner. After the pro- performs six shows a year, said, “Students come here because ileged. gram grew, Kathryn for which there are six SEE CANDIDATES page 8 Whitacre was hired to help meals. Raymond Flory, college legend, dies at 86 FACULTY REMEMBER FLORY IN AND OUT OF CLASSROOM Shandi Schoming cessful,” Karlene Tyler, Flory was a well-known Church of the Brethren. though he didn’t say a lot at News Editor associate dean of academic member of the McPherson Susan Taylor, librarian, times, his judgment was records, said. community. He owned both remembers him starting her respected. A McPherson College leg- “He paid attention to histo- Flory Tours and Flory Young Adult Sunday School “He was very influential,” end, Dr. Raymond Flory, ry not just in the books, but Rentals. Aside from being a classes. He also served as a Taylor said. “When he died Nov. 10 at the age of he lived out history,” Larry scholar, he was also a church pastor. would say something, 86. Kitzel, professor of music, builder. Flory built the hous- “I admire and respect how everyone would listen.” Flory, professor emeritus said. During vacations, es he used in his rental busi- balanced his life was,” Tay- “He spent time getting to of history, graduated from Flory took tours to historical ness to assure that his lor said. “He was a scholar, know all of the faculty,” McPherson College in places and showed his stu- clients would have good liv- but he was also a builder Rick Tyler, professor of 1940. After receiving his dents on the spot where the ing conditions. and a wonderful church speech and theater said. “As master’s and doctorate from history took place. Kitzel “He attended to a civic leader. He knew how to a young professor, I appre- the University of Kansas, described the Flory tours as problem,” Kitzel said. He keep his life in balance, ciated him taking the time to Flory taught at Mac for 50 “going beyond studying his- said that all the Flory hous- which is hard for some to do get to know me.” years. tory.” The Flory tours visit- es were kept up. “They today.” “He left quite a legacy,” Flory “My experience was that ed places such as the weren’t only landlords, they During Flory’s years as a Kitzel said. he was always concerned Fountain of Youth, the were good landlords.” professor at Mac, he was Services were held Wed., first for students and how he Alamo, the Oregon Trail Flory was an active mem- described as the informal Nov. 11 at the McPherson could help them to be suc- and the Santa Fe Trail. ber of the McPherson leader of the faculty. Even Church of the Brethren. The Spectator / November 22, 2002 Opinions 3 When break comes, all roads CAMPUS FORUM Symbols of American pride lead to one place: home should stand in all weather I’m writing in response whenever the weather got to an article in the last rough. We got here by You know, getting there like they were standing still. major outlet of antique farm Spectator about the standing through it. ain’t the plan, Sanity would overtake me, equipment, and see if American Flag being left I just like the feel of going Ramblings though, and I’d fall back to there’s anything I just can’t out in inclement weather. -Dale Wullenschneider home. 70, beaten back by the dis- live without. There usually I wish to start by saying -John Hiatt from a tance. is, but I can’t afford it any- that my family also has a ...And there are all- Room And I drive on. I cross the way. Good thing I’m always strong military tradition weather symbols For the first time in three line, hit Colorado. I always through there when they’re and many of my relatives months, I’m going home. LUKE CHENNELL have to celebrate somehow. closed. It’s in Franktown have fought in World War I read with interest Home, that place of familiar Joy just seems to ring out that I see the first stoplight II and Vietnam. I’ve been Charles Potter’s column faces, familiar lands, famil- inside me when I see since McPherson. Almost with my dad when he in the Nov. 8 edition of iar sights. I can’t wait. price one pays for driving a Kanorado, the border town. 400 miles without a single stopped and turned the Spectator. While I, as It’s only been three lowered car. There’s not much at light. Match that in the East. around on the highway to a veteran, appreciate his months, but it seems like an And I drive. Drive through Kanorado besides a grain And it’s into the subdivi- go back and retrieve a concern, there is a more eternity. Somehow, in col- Kansas, land of flat, land of elevator, but it’s my major sions of Denver. I start hav- fallen American flag and simple solution available lege, I spend a lot of time on tan and black fields. I hit the landmark. ing to use traffic skills I rehang it. than those that he sug- the road. I’ve spent more one major hill (probably a We’re now about four thought I’d forgotten in Having said this, I also gested. and more time driving dif- rise of about 25 feet) in the hours into it, and the car McPherson. People actually want to acknowledge that The US Code that ferent places since I’ve been western half of the state, just needs gas. I pull into know what a protected left according to flag proto- describes proper display here than ever before. west of Salina, and rejoice. Burlington, just across the turn is, and use it according- col, the flag should be of the US National Flag Road trips are .always A hill. And then, all that’s border, and fill up fast. I’ve ly. I navigate my way brought inside during (4 USC 1), in section 6, something I love. I can’t left to do is settle in and got to make good time. The through rush hour traffic in inclement weather or at Time and Occasions for explain why, but I suppose watch a state go by. wind’s always blowing in Denver (generally I hit night if it’s not on a light- Display, states “(c) The it’s just part of the wander- The land gets flatter and Burlington, and blowing Denver at about 5 p.m.-just ed pole. I understand this flag should not be dis- ing instinct, part of the flatter, and the trees become hard, too. I guess there’s just wrong), and find my way to ideal and agree that the played on days when the nomad in me that makes me more and more sparse. I get nothing to stop it. I run in my road into the mountains. symbol of American free- weather is inclement, want to keep moving, keep into landmarks, places I and pay the attendant, and The fun really rolls now. dom, courage and honor except when an all rolling and rambling along. know. Quinter flashes by, back on the road I go. The corners are sharp and should be treated with the weather flag is dis- Somehow, though, a trip and I always remember it The trip is halfway over. frequent, just the way that I utmost respect. played.” home has a special aura because of the neat row of Four more hours, and I’ll be like them. I can hear the However, I don’t know The easiest solution is about it. There’s a sense of signs telling me all of the back in my town, back to exhaust roar off the canyon that I agree with only fly- to replace the flag that is anticipation, a sense of churches that welcome me. the mountains I love so walls, and I try to keep the ing it in good weather. I intended for all-weather return, a sense of continuity. Quinter must have more much. Fortunately, the car in the lines. There isn’t a don’t believe this is what display. The US military I usually set out from churches per capita than I speed limit goes up 5 mph road that can approach this this nation stands for. I routinely flies the US McPherson at some conven- can imagine. Salvation is in Colorado. I cruise along in Kansas. Just a few more believe that America is National Flag in all ient hour right after I wake apparently around every at 75 for an hour or two, and minutes, and I’ll be home, strong because it has weather conditions dur- up. (I don’t like to get up corner in that hamlet. turn off at Limon, Colorado. warming myself by the fire. stood up for itself and for ing daylight hours. before 10:00). I prepare this And it’s into western Now the fun begins. I take It’s almost dark now, and its ideals, be they right or For instance, the Navy way: I get everything set, Kansas. Near Colby, trees Highway 86, a two-lane that so I turn my lights on. I pass wrong, whether it needed flies the flag from everything in order, and disappear almost complete- I usually only share with a through two small towns, to, not just when it was 8:00AM until sunset head out. I have the car ly from the skyline. There’s few scattered cows in the and come to my beloved bright and sunny out. I daily, and the Army from gassed up, money in my not much out here, except rolling hills beside it. home, Evergreen. I back believe that this is one of sunrise to 5:00PM, pocket, and my clothes for a few odd tourist attrac- Corners galore-the Mustang into my spot, open the door, the things that makes regardless of the weather. tossed in the trunk. tions, and billboards for the finally is in its own. It’s now and nearly fall out. The road America the great coun- The flag flown is of a And then, after the short Big Wong Chinese restau- that I love having a lowered has made me numb and try that it is, that it will material that does not drive out of town to the rant in Colby. car. It just carves up the tired, but I’m here, and usu- endure great hardships in become saturated in rain, interstate, I hit the ground I remember times, driving corners. All I need is some ally in excellent time. order to be a beacon to nor shredded in high running. Wind up the across this broad flat plain, good weather so I can put I stumble out of the car, the rest of the world and winds. Mustang to 70 as fast as I when the urge would finally the top down. I cruise along limping and tired. I can guide it on its way. When a flag begins to can, and settle in for the overtake me, and I would 86 for an hour or two, and hardly walk, can hardly Right now, we are the show wear, it is honor- ride. Cope with the wind blast the cruise control up to civilization begins to reap- even think after pounding mightiest power on the ably retired, and a new noise-the price of driving a 120 and leave it there, trying pear. across the plains for eight planet. Our decisions are all-weather flag flies in convertible. Crank up the to swallow up the incredible Franktown, Colorado, is hours. I make my way up important. It’s our duty its place. CD player some more to distances of this vast the first major outpost. I the steps, walk in the door, to be a good role model -Dave Gitchell drown out the road noise expanse of seemingly noth- have to stop for a minute and the return is over. I for the rest of the world. and the crash of the inter- ing. I’d blast along for five, and take a drive around the stand in front of the fire, We believe in freedom, LETTER POLICY state expansion joints—the ten miles, passing other cars John Deere dealer there, a tired but warm. I’m home. equality, honor and All letters integrity. We believe in must be signed. these ideals all the time, not just when it’s sunny Unless suffiicent Women’s desire for gender equality and nice out, but espe- reason is given, cially when the world the signature turns dark and stormy. must accompany has backfired, causing more debate The American flag is a the published let- symbol of our strength, ter. With all of the events sur- hold the doors, make nice As the opening Beatles song and though it may at first Everything will rounding our production of compliments, and be of “Lysistrata” states, “We seem disrespectful for it be published with- “Lysistrata,” conflict resolu- respectful around women. CAN work it out.” to be left flying when the in the limits of tion has been a major topic They forget to do the things weather is rough, I can good taste and on campus. Although Guest that most women like. Maybe when all men fully think of no greater tribute “Lysistrata” is predominate- Columnist Basically, they act like they realize that women don’t to the strength and will of the laws of libel. ly about peace issues, are always around their want to be superior, but just the American people than To submit a let- another interesting issue it AMANDA SNELL group of guy friends. Hey, want to be seen as equally for our flag to remain fly- ter to The brings up is the constant isn’t that what women valuable human beings ing in defiance of a Spectator, drop it gender war in society. want? To be treated like one despite our unavoidable dif- storm’s fury. What better in campus mail. For anyone who has not times, but at the same time of the guys? ferences. And maybe when message can we send The final deadline yet seen “Lysistrata,” the they still have the right to I didn’t think so. So we women realize that it is than that we will always is Monday before main plot is that all the maintain their place in a sheesh, here all of us are, not a threat to our equality stand tall, rain or shine, the Friday on women decide to deny their relationship. still frustrated that we can’t for a man to wear the pants, day or night, storm or which an paper is men sex until they agree to Because I’m a woman, I be happy in our relation- we will be able to gain back sun. We did not get where published. end the war between Sparta can’t say that I blame ships. We shouldn’t just the respect from each other we are by going inside and Athens. What results is women for wanting equality throw our hands in the air that we could have had all a battle between the sexes with men. A lot of the rea- and give up on each other. along. that involves lots of name- son women are still unhap- calling and harsh stereo- py with how men treat them MACTOON BY COLE ELROD types on both sides. is because we have taken it Granted, the stereotypes in too far. We have gone from the play still exist today. wanting to be equal to want- NOTHING’S Gonna Change My World Sometimes both sexes think ing to be the same as men. All We Are Saying Is Give in stereotypes and not on a Obviously, that doesn’t PEACE a Chance case-by-case basis. Despite work. the best efforts of suffra- For starters, men and gettes and now feminists, women are different. Equal most women are still not rights and equal pay are happy with how most men important, yes, but things treat them. And, of course, started going wrong when men are never happy when a women decided that that woman denies them the wasn’t enough. We wanted right to be a “man.” to be treated the same as Because the traditional men, even if that meant role of a man is to be the being treated unfairly as money-maker and the domi- women. nant person in the family, As a result, men have men naturally have a hard learned to treat us like their time with the changing roles fellow men. I don’t blame of today’s family. With them, really; one can only more and more women take so much of a woman making more and more who isn’t satisfied until money and taking more she’s seen as just another control of family dynamics, one of the guys. men are absolutely justified This is when guys stop in feeling a little put out. minding their manners However, that doesn’t mean around their wives, girl- that they shouldn’t try to friends, or female friends. change a little with the This is when they forget to 4 Features The Spectator / November 22, 2002 A Hand for Humanity Mac students give their time for the Habitat for Humanity Blitz Build

photo contributed by Jenny Harper Adelina Cripe, sr., Nogales, Ariz., Jenny Harper, soph., Grimes, Iowa, and Danielle Lucore, soph., Springfield Mo., hammer away at the back wall of the new house after con- structing the scaffolding to support them. Jenny Harper ments, the receiving family must put Spectator Staff in hours on additional Habitat houses hat do you do on a typ- in the area. ical Saturday? Most of Lucore gratefully gave her Saturday us would say, “Sleep!” helping Habitat. “I have worked with WBut for nine McPherson College Habitat in the past and enjoyed the students, this typical sleep-in day experience, so I wanted to work with was given to those in need. These them again.” students got up early to meet in the While most of the students only circle drive by at 8 a.m. to car pool helped out on Saturday, some of the over to West Avenue A to volun- students, such as Clary and Martin, teer their muscles in building a helped out more than one day. house with the McPherson However, as in most volunteer work, Chapter of Habitat for Humanity. it doesn’t really matter how much a On November 7, 8, and 9, the person contributes, just that they were McPherson Chapter of Habitat for able to help in any way. Humanity had a Habitat Blitz Nov. 7- 9. Within those short three days a It is really neat to foundation was dug, a basement “know that I have built poured, a frame built, a roof put on, something that is photo contributed by Jenny Harper four outside walls covered, interior walls built, and outside windows and strong enough for me Laura Morgan, sr., Culpeper, VA., gets down to business as she takes her place and her doors were put in. to stand on.” hammer atop the makeshift scafolding. Morgan, along with eight other McPherson This was all made possible by the numerous volunteers of the -Adelina Cripe sr., College students, helped with the Habitat Blitz Build. McPherson community. Of the many volunteers, nine were from the college Nogales, Ariz. community: Travis Clary (soph., Danielle Farmington, NM), Adelina Cripe (sr., While helping with Habitat, some Lucore, Nogales, Ariz.), Dean Feasenhiser people had new experiences. Cripe soph., (soph., Fruitland, Idaho), Jenny and Lucore had never been on scaf- Springfield, Harper (soph., Grimes, Iowa), Bryan folding until that weekend. “It is real- Lucore (sr., Springfield, Mo.), ly neat to know that I have built some- Mo., works Danielle Lucore (soph., Springfield, thing that is strong enough for me to alongside Mo), Adam Martin (sr., Bloomington, stand on,” said Cripe as she remem- other volun- Minn.), Laura Morgan (sr., Culpeper, bered building scaffolding and then teers to Va.), and Marie Rhoades (sr., standing on it to attach boards to the build and Harrisburg, Pa.). back of the Habitat house. Habitat for Humanity is a Christian “I really enjoyed working with secure the organization that helps families and Habitat,” said Martin, “They’re a scaffolding communities in need with volunteers quality organization that does ous- needed to and resources to build safe, affordable tanding work for the community. To complete homes. The homes are sold to families be able to help was a pleasure.” the upper with no profit and no-interest loans. Habitat for Humanity was created in The recipient families have to put in 1976 by Millard and Linda Fuller in half of the “sweat equity” along with a down an effort to eliminate poverty housing. house. payment for their house. This means Since Habitat was established, that the family receiving the house 125,000 houses have been built in

photo contributed by Jenny Harper must put in their own volunteer time nearly 3,000 communities to help on their house. In addition to pay- 625,000 people around the world.

photo contributed by Jenny Harper

Adelina Cripe, sr., Nogales, Ariz., helped to build the photo contributed by Jenny Harper scaffolding used to com- plete the upper regions of Mac Volunteers rest after a hard day’s work. The students accomplished much in their volunteer time, helping out with the house. much of the framing and insulation of the house they worked on. The Spectator / November 22, 2002 Features 5 Features Spotlight: Elsie

Patrick Grass Elsie nine years ago when the day to “have control outlet for physical contact. ELSIE FUN FACTS Spectator Staff he went to “look” at a litter over something, when they They do not talk back or of yellow labs born here in didn’t have control over criticize and always offer Some might consider it McPherson. It was love at anything else in their life.” unconditional love. -Favorite Toy: anything that odd to see a yellow first sight, and he went Elsie was capable of melt- These are just a few of the squeaks. Labrador retriever wander- home with the little ball of ing down the toughest of reasons that Elsie is here ing around campus, sitting yellow fur. eighth grade bullies when on campus, the resi- in the cafeteria, and hanging Some six months after left alone with them in a dent pet for -Favorite Food: Cheese, out in the main office. For Elsie went home with him, room for a few minutes. everyone. which she was fed as a those who don’t know her he decided to have her for- Rothrock could leave a stu- reward as a puppy. name,it’s Elsie, the informal mally trained as a therapy dent with arms crossed and mascot that can often be dog. As well as a large num- a stone face alone with Elsie found with her toenails ber of impressive com- for a few minutes and return -Favorite Place: the cabin in hanging over the threshold mands that she had to learn, to a person who was willing Colorado. of the cafeteria door. she was also trained not to to talk about anything. Elsie, LaMonte Rothrock’s bark, not to react to noises Elsie is probably one of the beloved therapy dog, is the and other animals, to be most well-traveled dogs -She never forgets any- one, but she has a past that unobtrusive in a restaurant around, having been to New thing...food or people. most people don’t know situation and to be con- York, Philadelphia, and about. trolled by a person other New Jersey. “Times Rothrock came to know than her master. Square and the New -Birthday: Sept. 11, 1993. Rothrock began to take York subway are just a Elsie to Hesston Middle few of the places Elsie was great School where he was work- she’s been to,” says -She went through about “for abused chil- ing as a counselor. She was Rothrock. 500 hours of training. dren...to have completely calm and kind to Elsie is one of the children. After spending five certified ther- control over time at the school, Elsie was apy dogs in -Her significant other is something when certified by C.A.R.E.S., an McPherson and Winston Clary, but has they didn’t have organization that never had puppies. control over any- certifies therapy thing else in their dog status. life. Elsie went to school with one of 40 in -She loves to swim. ” Rothrock from then on and Kansas public -LaMonte Rothrock, students could even check schools. her out like a book. Therapy pets are clinically -At 87 lbs. , is one of the few Dean of students Rothrock says that Elsie proven to lower blood pres- females that has not was great for abused chil- sure as well being a non photo by Laina McKellip gained weight eating cafe- dren that could keep her for judgmental, non threatening Our Mac President: What does he do, anyway?

Elissa Thompson aware of what the current “The fundraising has gone “Every college has a chief Sports Editor Every college president is doing right Perhaps one of quite well. I haven’t had to executive,” Thorburn said. “has a chief execu- now? the most notice- worry too much about it,” “At a small college, the He stands on the stage in Thorburn spends much of able impacts of he said. president is responsible for Brown, peering out at the tive. At a small his time working with his Perhaps one of the most more day to day activity.” crowd, addressing the stu- college, the presi- cabinet members to improve President noticeable impacts of Thorburn is McPherson’s dents and faculty or intro- dent is responsi- issues regarding finance and Thorburn will be President Thorburn will be chief contact with the board ducing a guest speaker. In ble for more day strategic planning. enjoyed next year enjoyed next year with the of trustees, Vincette Goerl. reality, only a small percent- to day activity. “I’ve spent much of my with the new ath- new athletic facilities. “I talk to the chairman of age of his time is on the ” time here working with letic facilities. “I saw weeds growing, and the board at least once a stage, yet the crowd rarely -Neil Thorburn, enrollment and retention I thought ‘We’ve got to do week, so she can stay sees his behind-the-scenes issues,” Thorburn said. something about this,’” he informed,” he said. tasks. Who is this man? Interim President Thorburn felt that orities in order. said. Finally, Thorburn is no President Neil Thorburn McPherson wasn’t doing a “If they don’t know about Since the high school’s stranger to the workings of came to McPherson last good job of getting the word us, they can’t take a look,” lease was coming due, the higher education. February through the con- Thorburn was a member of out to prospective students. Thorburn said. timing worked out perfectly. “I’ve been in this business nection of Alan Koenig, the registry for retired presi- Now, with the leadership of Many presidents spend Thorburn has obviously all of my life,” he said as he who works under Tom dents. Carol Williams, financial much of their time working helped McPherson take closed his eyes to count the Longevin, both of who have So, we know how he got aid and admissions, and Bob on fundraising, especially some positive steps toward eight states that he has been instrumental in helping here, but what does he do? Knechel, vice president for with campaigns such as the the future. But the question worked in. “Once you get a the current search commit- Students are aware that institutional advancement, Enhancing the Legacy cam- still remains, why does national perspective, you tee find a permanent presi- McPherson is looking for a Thorburn is confident that paign, which was completed McPherson College need a begin to see the similari- dent. new president, but are they the college is getting its pri- last year. president at all? ties,” Thorburn said.

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Even though Hillsboro had Meanwhile, the Bluejays tackles for losses. only received a quarter of an picked up 218 yards on the Matt Holtry, the inch of rain in the past week, ground. Tabor was 7 of 19 McPherson College career the loose, slick turf of passing for 105 yards, but receiving record holder with Reimer Field at Tabor seem- four of those seven comple- 147 receptions and 2074 ingly caught the Bulldogs tions were good for six yards receiving single sea- off guard. The Bluejays points. son record holder for receiv- jumped on the ‘Dogs for a With 14 yards on his final ing yardage (1,126 yards in 14-0 first quarter lead and five carries as a Bulldog, 1998) and kickoff return never looked back in hand- Kevin Steiner finished the yardage (460 yards on 26 ing McPherson a 36-10 sea- season with 818 rushing attempts in 1998), the son ending loss. yards. Erik Johnson fin- Bulldogs’ third leading tack- “That was kind of hum- ished his first Bulldog sea- ler in 2002 with 84 total bling,” said McPherson son with 1037 yards passing tackles, two passes broken coach David Cunningham. and another 373 yards rush- up, seven tackles for losses, Tabor set the tone of the ing. Darrell Cole picked up two sacks, one interception game on their opening pos- 423 yards on only 37 rush- and a fumble return for a session when it drove 72 ing attempts during the sea- touchdown. yards in ten plays and son, an average of 11.4 Cameron Long, who opened the game’s scoring yards per carry. joined the team as a fifth- with the first of four touch- After yielding 455 yards year senior following his downs passes it would com- per game to its opponents in Bulldog basketball career, plete on the day. When 2001, McPherson defense caught one pass for ten McPherson muffed a finished the 2002 season yards. Bluejay punt with three yielding 278.2 yards per Matt Marcus, a mainstay minutes remaining in the game, a mark which should on the offensive line, will first quarter, Tabor recov- place them nationally in the also graduate this year. ered at the Bulldogs’ 21- NAIA’s top 15. Travis Sears, who tallied yard line. “We are pleased with the 41 tackles this season, led Four plays later, at 14-0, progress we are making the ‘Dogs with 11 tackles the Bluejays scored on an with the program,” said for losses. Sears forced two eight-yard jump pass by Cunningham. “We felt bad fumbles, recovered two their running back, over the that we couldn’t send our fumbles, racked up a team- middle of the Bulldog seniors out on a better note, high of 6.5 sacks and 25 defensive line, after he had but the better team won.” quarterback pass hurries. faked a run into the line. Since the Bulldogs only Finally, Kevin Steiner, fin- At that point, the Bulldogs’ lose seven seniors, they feel ished the season ranked offense began to stir as it put optimistic about next sea- third in the KCAC rushing together a drive that stalled son. charts with 818 yards on at the Tabor 39 after Kevin Completing their Bulldog 183 attempts. After missing Steiner re-injured his ankle careers on Saturday were almost two full games with on his fifth carry of the day Dallas Blacklock, who led injury and illness, Steiner photo by Laina McKellip and was lost for the remain- McPherson pass defense ended his McPherson career Darrell Cole loses his footing against an Ottawa opponent on Nov. 9. der of his final game as a with 22 pass break-ups, two with 2,630 yards on 593 car- Bulldog. interceptions, and 46 tackles ries. Th Bulldogs avenged last year’s loss with a 20-18 win. McPherson was held to a from his defensive back The Bulldogs, tied for third season low 121 yards rush- spot. Kenan Davis, tied for place in the KCAC race, years and its 13th winning team under Dan Thiessen wins have been bettered ing by the Bluejays, and 94 the Bulldogs’ tackle leader- equaling the Bulldogs’ 1999 season in the past 50 years. and Steve Kazor’s 1999 only eight times in yards passing on 14 comple- ship with 86 total stops, five finish. With its third win- The Bulldogs’ 6-4 record team for McPherson’s. McPherson College football tions in 30 attempts. passes broken up and three ning season in the past six ranks behind only the 1988 The 2002 Bulldogs’ six history. Lady Bulldogs travel Weak limbs, strong spirits to Oklahoma tonight

Elissa Thompson Wes Hoffert Sports Editor I’m working Spectator Staff 17 points. Three other “hard. Lord will- Bulldogs hit double figures Hustling to catch a disc at By executing strong and Mac came away with a the Flatland Freezer, fresh- ing, I’ll make a defensive plays, the Lady 78-57 victory. man Beth Krehbiel, Pratt, full come back. Bulldogs look to get back The following night, Mac smashed into an opponent, ” on the winning track this played York College away taking a painful blow to -Joe Blas, soph. Friday when they travel to and came away with a loss, her clavicle. People on the Seattle, Wash. Chickasha, Okla., to play 55-70. sideline shuddered—they the Drovers of the “We shot terrible – 30 per- heard the snap. Krehbiel University of Science and cent from the field,” said lay on the ground, her bone geries, and he expects to Art. Coach Wright. sticking up on her shoul- make the recovery process Although both teams carry On the bright side, Erica der. quicker by mentally a 2-2 record into the game, Alvarez led all scorers with “I thought, ‘I’m going to preparing himself. head coach Mel Wright 22 points and pulled down be sore for the rest of the “I’m working hard,” Blas knows they are in for a 11 rebounds. photo by Elissa Thompson day,” Krehbiel said. Justyn Shaw, soph., Tulsa, Okla., works with said. “Lord willing, I’ll tough game. The Drovers Coach Wright was proud Someone asked Krehbiel make a full comeback.” list six players who stand that his team played hard if she was okay, she Amanda Klotz, trainer, to rehabalitate his Though there is a lot of six feet or taller, and the though they had to battle. noticed the bump on her knee. Shaw tore his ACL and meniscus play- work involved in recover- Lady Bulldogs only have “No one quit in a night of shoulder from the protrud- ing two on two basketball in August. ing, there is an end. Amy one. It is also rumored that adversity,” Wright said. ing bone and said, “That’s Gremmer, sr., San one of their players can It was the team’s gutsy not supposed to be there.” injury is too high. mini-squats, calf raises, Antonio, Texas, hopes to dunk. play that gave them a good After Krehbiel’s surgery Athletes cannot escape step ups and prone hangs. be back in basketball “They are as good as any- shot at winning the game. this Friday, she is unsure of the threat of injury. In sec- With all of that, Shaw action after Thanksgiving. one in our conference,” said Then York capitalized on what steps she will need to onds, Krehbiel’s clavicle still won’t be back in full After going up for a Wright. some Mac gambles with take to recover. However, was broken. The injury is swing until the end of block and coming down on However, Wright does like about five minutes left to she is sure that she won’t devastating, but for a col- March. Shaw knew that he an opponent’s foot, the timing of the game. play. be participating in indoor lege athlete it is a hurdle was going to play varsity Gremmer tore everything “This game will really let The ‘Dogs look to avenge track this season, standing in the way of an this year. At first, he was on the outside and the mid- us see where we are early in the loss when York visits the and she won’t anticipated season. There really depressed with his dle of her ankle. She also the season,” Wright said Sport Center Dec. 3. be practicing is no rest for the injury. He started to see strained the inside. On Monday night, the Looking ahead to the rest up for high injured; they must trek things differently. “I was upset because I team squared off against the of the season, team mem- jump in down the rehabilita- “God has a better plan in wanted to finish volley- Central Christian Tigers. bers are optimistic. the next tion road. store for me,” Shaw said. ball, but I was more con- The ‘Dogs came flying out “We have a lot of individ- two When Justyn Shaw, “But I have yet to find out cerned for my basketball of the gate and set the tone ual talent. We just need to months soph., Tulsa, Okla., what His plan is.” season,” Gremmer said. of the game with stingy learn each other’s tenden- either. was playing two on For Joe Blas, soph., Exercising 30 minutes a defense in the opening 10 cies, then we’ll be able to The risk two in the gym on Seattle, Wash., it was a day, Gremmer is seeing the minutes of play. play as a team,” Crystal of Aug. 31, he came down football game. He was try- results. She is already Nidia Garcia led the bal- Higgins said. for a rebound wrong, ing to find someone to practicing with her team. anced attack for Mac with tearing his ACL block, and after he had Now she is hungry to and his meniscus. planted and turned, he got return to the basketball SPORTS IN SHORTS He started his hit. court. rehabilitation “I felt my knee buckle,” “I can’t wait to start play- program early. Blas said. “I just started ing,” Gremmer said. Three ‘Dogs snag Following a list of praying.” Meanwhile the rest of the before surgery Blas didn’t think that his injured players grapple 1st-team KCAC honors activities that his injury would be that seri- with why they face these girlfriend sent him, ous, but he also came away problems. Running back Kevin Steiner, offensive lineman Shaw was prepared with a torn ACL and “Everything happens for Lou Shneider and defensive lineman Travis Sears for his Oct. 7 surgery. meniscus. a reason,” Shaw said. were named to the first team in the KCAC. Now Shaw wears a “I’m hoping for full “God does everything for a Quaterback Erik Johnson, defensive back Dallas two-inch scar on his recovery next year,” Blas reason.” Blacklock, linebacker Kenan Davis and utility player

ht yEis Thompson Elissa by photo right knee. said. But, he still believes Darrell Cole were second team. Shaw spends five days that he will have notice- Honorable mention went to Cole and John a week with Amanda able speed and agility Berlanga at receiver, Todd Davis in the offensive line Klotz, trainer, doing leg improvement by spring. and defensive backs Lucus Lanning and Brandon Krehbiel raises, leg extensions, Blas has had other sur- Kelm. The Spectator / November 22, 2002 Sports 7

BULLDOG SCOREBOARD Cagers gear up for Oklahoma Football (6-4) Nick Griggs Haskell Indian Nations W 24-23 (ot) Spectator Staff Bethel College W 29-6 In the last week, Dawgball Bethany College L 20-51 has zipped through three St. Mary College L 26-33 games, tallying two wins Southwestern College W 31-29 and one loss. This weekend, the Bulldogs hope to spring Sterling College W 35-14 off their recent success as KWU L 19-28 they travel to Oklahoma Friends University W 41-6 City to take on Mid- America Bible College Ottawa University W 20-18 tomorrow at 5 p.m. and Tabor College L Southwestern Christian Men’s Basketball (3-2) Ministries College Saturday at 3 p.m. Haskell Indian Nations W 86-62 “Playing a road game out Baker University L 76-81 of state will always be a Oklahoma Wesleyan L 88-91 challenge, because our two opponents push the ball Haskell Indian Nations W 82-44 down the court very well,” Central Christian College W 98-90 said head coach Roger Women’s Basketball (2-2) Trimmell. The Bulldogs began the Oklahoma Wesleyan L 58-60 Mac Class on Friday with Haskell Indian Nations W 60-59 an 88-91 loss against Central Christian College W 78-57 Oklahoma Wesleyan. “We played really well York College L 55-70 together as a team, but we had ‘game slippage’ as Coach Trimmell would put it,” Kenny Romero said. ATHLETE OF THE ISSUE Chad Kitson added that Oklahoma Wesleyan’s team Erica Alvarez, KCAC in kills, averag- strength and versatile point McPherson College jun- guard “just broke us down.” ior middle hitter, was Saturday night the ‘Dogs named to the 2002 All- met Haskell, looking to KCAC (Kansas rebound off of a tough loss. Collegiate Athletic They were dominating Conference) women’s Haskell 82-44 when volleyball second team Haskell’s head coach in a vote by the confer- Melvin Imotichey received ence’s coaches. Alvarez two technical fouls, which was ranked third in the ejected him from the game. conference in blocks And with 9:44 left in the with 73 solo and 71 half, Imotichey took his assisted, an average of team with him. 1.44 per game. Though the Bulldogs were “Erica has the physical Alvarez pleased with their victory; tools to be as good as Imotichey’s decision was any player in the ing 2.99 per game. She disappointing. The ‘Dogs KCAC,” said coach had a kill percentage of were creeping up on the Nathalea Stephenson. 36.7 and posted a serv- record for most 3-point “Erica set the tone for ing percentage of 91.3. attempts made in a single us. There were times Defensively, she totaled game, and they believed that she took control of the 223 digs, an average of the remaining time would net, making one play 2.2 successful digs per have been enough to break after another.” game. the record. Stephenson said A three-sport athlete at The Haskell win whetted Alvarez is a special ath- McPherson College, the ‘Dogs appetite for victo- lete and she “is the key competing in volleyball, ry as they faced Central in our moving up the basketball, and softball, Christian College. The KCAC ladder.” Alvarez has been named ‘Dogs anticipated a very The 5’11” Alvarez led McPherson College’s tough game, and the 98-90 McPherson in improving “Female Athlete of the score shows they got just its win-loss record by Year” the past two years. what they expected. photo by Laina McKellip five games. Alvarez fin- 2002. Using hindsight bias, some ished the regular season of the ‘Dogs thought the Kenny Romero shoots a field goal against Central on Tuesday. The ranked seventh in the win was expected. Bulldogs pulled away with a 98-90 win. “I don’t even know why it On the season, freshman Senior Jose Morales fol- Leading in total assists is is a rivalry. Isn’t a rivalry Jamaal Norris is turning lows Norris with 79 total Brian Hooks with 12 on the where both teams are good heads, leading the ‘Dogs in points, making 52.9 percent season. and on any given day could scoring. In five games, from the field. On the defensive side, Borger leads pack at regionals beat the other? Central can’t Norris has racked up 91 Norris and Romero, big Romero and McDonald lead beat us,” said the enthusias- points, shooting 48 percent men at the board, lead the team with eight steals tic Roy McDonald. from the field. rebounding with 26 a piece. each. The McPherson College Grosbach rounded out the cross country team hit the McPherson scorers in 136th trails for the final time in place (32:17) as McPherson McPherson Mudhuckers host Flatland Freezer 2002 when it traveled to finished 14th out of 16 Pioneer Park in Lincoln, teams competing. Neb., on Saturday for the Michelle Schultz closed FLATLAND FREEZER RESULTS NAIA Region IV champi- out her collegiate career Mudhuckers v. onships. with a 114th place finish at Aaron Borger, who had 26:26. K-State L 12-6 run in the middle of the “We looked at this meet as KU W 13-7 Bulldogs’ pack throughout an opportunity to gain expe- the season, made his final rience in competing at this Ragtag Swizzles W 13-12 race of the season his best as level. I believe we did that,” WSU L 8-11 he led the McPherson men said Seal. McPherson High School W 13-5 with a 66th place finish in Seal said the regional meet 29:15. Shane Netherton fin- is not a ‘big’ meet for the Team Placings ished his collegiate career McPherson program yet, First Wichita State University with a 68th place finish in and the team has not con- 29:20. Fellow senior Wes centrated on having a great Second Kansas University Hoffert was the Dogs’ third performance there. Third McPherson Mudhuckers man home, coming through “If we are going to com- Fourth Ragtag Swizzles the finish in 29:53 and 83rd. pete at that level in the Freshman Troy Hernandez future, we need to see that Fifth McPherson High School found his first trip to an kind of competition now,” NAIA regional to be tough Seal said. sledding as he finished bat- Now, it’s time for the team tled some tightness in his to recharge for the upcom- (Left) Andrew Gustafson searches from hamstrings and finished ing track season. Practices someone to catch his disc in the Flatland photo by Emily Tyler 89th in 30:01. Bryan for the indoor season will Freezer on Sunday. Lanning recognized for outstanding defense against Ottawa

Lucus Lanning, Ottawa pass at the goal line free safety position. McPherson’s McPherson College junior with just over 6 minutes “Lucus is so game savvy. co-team lead- defensive back from remaining in the game and He’s always around the ers, each with Cherryvale, was named the returned it 22 yards, blunt- ball,” said head coach David 73. KCAC “Defensive Player of ing the Ottawa threat with Cunningham. In addition, the Week” for his play in the McPherson leading 20-18. Entering the last contest of Lanning has Bulldogs’ 20-18 win over Lanning finished the day the season, Lanning ranked forced three Lanning Ottawa University on with 18 tackles, 12 of which as McPherson’s third lead- fumbles, recov- 806 East Kansas Hours: November 9, 2002. were unassisted. He also ing tackler with 70 tackles, ered two fumbles and had McPherson, Ks 3 a.m. - 12 noon Lanning intercepted an forced one fumble from his trailing behind three two tackles for losses. 67460 Mon-Sat 8 News The Spectator / November 22, 2002 Leadership forum receives positive response

Shandi Schoming News Editor gave them a chance to work Michael (Schneider),” on a goal that they had pre- Rothrock said. “The most Students, faculty and staff viously not been willing to successful people surround attending the McPherson risk. The goals of these peo- themselves with people who College Leadership Forum ple include things such as are doing what they want to were given the opportunity writing a book, finishing a do. He can connect them to stretch themselves major paper, being straight- with these people.” Sunday night. forward with others and fac- The next forum is sched- LaMonte Rothrock, dean ing physical commitments uled for Sunday, Dec. 8, at 7 of students, and Michael such as losing weight and p.m. The topic of the forum Schneider, career services, eating habits. will be “Life as a Leader: hosted Sunday’s event and “We think about what we Living on a Higher Plane.” were pleased with the posi- like to do,” Schneider said, Schneider and Rothrock tive feedback they received. “but we don’t process in encourage students to “The turnout was great,” terms of acting on it.” attend. Rothrock adds that Schneider said. “The event The video speaker high- the video for the next forum really made people think lighted three key ideas: the will be shortened. about their goals, where most successful people in “I want students to have they see themselves and the world pursue their inter- more chances for dialogue what they like to do.” ests; to be successful one at their tables,” Rothrock photo by Laina McKellip Of the 82 people that must have a vision and do it said. “The processing is Participants in the Leadership Forum help relax each other during the attended the forum, 15 today, not tomorrow. more important than the evening’s events. Picture l-r are Kenny Manhamo, campus minister, elected to participate in a “This also gave students a information itself.” and Bill Minard, Morrison Hall resident director. The next leadership three-day challenge, which reason to connect with forum is scheduled for Sunday, Dec. 8, at 7 p.m. Hendricks returns to Mac as director of communications NEWS BRIEFS

Amanda Wells he has not really had the projects. nications had a major influ- “Blues Buster” Spectator Staff time to set many goals for Hendricks came back to ence in Hendricks’ career, this year. First, he said he McPherson College because and he really enjoyed work- Week to fight Darren Hendricks, a ‘96 needs to figure out what he thought it would be a ing with her. Hendricks depression McPherson College gradu- needs to be done and the great place to work. He thinks that it would be great During the first ate, has returned to fill the best way to accomplish believes that this is a com- if someone could say that week of December, director of college commu- these tasks. fortable situation to come in about him one day. Kelli Johnson, per- nications position recently One of his major goals is to and believes that he will “If anyone ever needs any- sonal counselor and resigned by Joy Mehulka. to update the Web site into a enjoy working with the peo- thing, I’m always available. student services, will Hendricks, who spent his more coherent order. He ple here. Just stop by,” Hendricks be sponsoring “Blues first day in the communica- will also be working with When he was a student, the said. Buster” week. Over a tions office on Nov. 4, says admissions on a variety of director of college commu- Hendricks two-week span, infor- mation on depression will be given to stu- VIETNAM POETRY READINGS HELD Dorms to benefit from dents.Johnson wants students to be aware bond funding that if they see signs of depression in Luke Chennell receive new carpeting themselves or a Editor in Chief throughout the hall. For the friend, that her serv- first time in the hall’s 48 ice is free and confi- Changes are coming to the year history, Dotzour resi- dential. dorms. No longer will dents will receive carpeting Theatre Dotzour women have to in their rooms. No longer buy carpet, and no longer will tattered rugs salvaged production will third-floor Metzler men from anywhere possible recognized have to tolerate hot rooms at grace the floor of Dotzour The theatre pro- the beginning of the school residents. duction of year. Metzler will receive new “Lysistrata” recently As part of the $4.4 renova- carpeting throughout the was entered as an tion plan for the stadium, hall as well, with new bath- associate production $1.8 million will be fun- room facilities intended for in the Kennedy neled into dorm renova- all three floors. Plans are Center American tions, library air-handling underway to look at recon- College Theatre equipment, and other figuring the showers away Festival. Jennifer deferred maintenance proj- from the current “gym” King, soph., Eskridge ects. arrangement to a more indi- and Bryan Grosbach, Key on the list of improve- vidualized approach, fr., Gladstone, Mo. ments are improvements for according to Rothrock. were honored as Irene photo by Laina McKellip Dotzour bathrooms. Miller library will receive Ryan nominees. Readings from the Vietnam War were held in Miller Library during the “We’re going to gut the new air-handling equipment “Lysistrata” perform- past two weeks. Students, faculty and staff attended. Participating in bathrooms and hopefully let to better allow the building ances will be tonight the readings, pictured l-r, were Juna Keever, sr., Hutchinson, Kim the girls have a say on how to cope with summer heat and tomorrow night at Stanley, professor of English and Ken Yohn, assistant professor of they want them set up,” and winter cold. When fin- 7:30 p.m. Convo says LaMonte Rothrock, ished, the building should credit is available history. The readings were included in the campus-wide peace events dean of students. have much better tempera- both nights. in conjunction with the “Lysistrata” production. As well, Dotzour hall will ture regulation. Campus visits scheduled for presidential candidates next week

Hovis: from page 1 rently have a Ph.D. / ideas. Shoup: from page 1 lished hundreds of articles they want to be more than “The search profile indi- McFadden says that on a He is a member of several think McPherson provides related to mechanical engi- just a number. At cated an openness to a non- recent trip to New York professional societies, a similar atmosphere.” neering and is a member of McPherson College, stu- traditional candidate,” he City, he became convinced though his main extracurric- Shoup has helped establish the board of governors of dents have so many oppor- said. “Based on the search that Manchester “couldn’t ular activity is as president 27 endowed, undergraduate the American Society of tunities to be involved…. profile, the college is look- recruit students from there. of Manchester Main Street, engineering scholarships Mechanical Engineers This place changed my ing for someone who will It’s an entirely different Inc., a downtown develop- with an overall corpus of (ASME). life.” achieve better fulfillment of world. Most of our students ment board similar to the $5.5 million dollars. Shoup grew up in the Hovis has donated much the mission statement.” we get at Manchester are one in McPherson. He “It really helps students to Church of the Brethren in of his time to youth activi- Hovis believes that all the from small towns. We get served as president of that have financial aid…. Higher southern Ohio and has a ties and charity events and right pieces are in place at some from Chicago, though organization from 1996- education isn’t cheap, and long connection with the is a board member of the the college to meet enroll- not a lot… Small colleges 2000. there are a lot of people who church. He served as a dea- Educational Media Found- ment and financial goals, attract small-town stu- McFadden received a B.A. deserve to be there that con in the Amwell Church ation, a nonprofit Christian though steps need to be dents.” with high honors from aren’t,” he said. of the Brethren in New radio ministry. As a board taken to execute those McFadden has strong ties Manchester in 1982 in eco- Prior to his job at Santa Jersey and has recently member of that organiza- goals. A better and more to the Church of the nomics, peace studies and Clara, Shoup served as a completed a degree in pas- tion, Hovis has been heavily organized vision of the Brethren. As part of his job political science. He earned dean of engineering at toral ministries. involved in activities pro- implementation of the at Manchester, McFadden his masters of international Florida Atlantic University, He is a lay preacher and a moting Christian values. strategic plan and execution participated in founding the studies in May 1987 at an assistant dean and pro- religious educator. “I think Since joining the of key goals is important to Church of the Brethren Claremont Graduate Uni- fessor of mechanical engi- it’s a key thing for a presi- McPherson faculty, Hovis him.. “Execution is not a Collaboration on Admis- versity in Claremont, Calif., neering at Texas A&M. dent of a Brethren college to has played an active role in bad word with me,” he said. sions, a program aimed at and his Ph.D. in political While at both of those have experience in the the strategic planning pro- Hovis says that he agrees increasing Brethren enroll- science at Claremont in institutions, he worked to church,” he says, “My wife cess, in revising the busi- completely with the col- ment at Brethren affiliated 1995. increase enrollment and and I both have deep roots ness curriculum in 2001-02 lege’s current mission, colleges. McFadden says he is retention, and manage in the Brethren Church...We and in classroom teaching though he believes that it “I think that McPherson, drawn to McPherson be- financial issues at those broadened our horizons and student advising. He is needs strong strategies and as an institution with its val- cause of his Brethren con- institutions. He has been when we weren’t able to familiar to many students better execution to achieve ues of participating, schol- nection and because of his employed solely in higher attend a Brethren church.” on campus as an adviser, a the desired goals. “We’ve arship and service, is close- relationships with several education from 1969-pres- Shoup earned the B.M.E. professor, and as a mentor. done very well in the past ly linked to the church of former graduates. ent, for a total of 33 years. from Ohio State University Hovis earned his B.A. in six months,” Hovis said. the Brethren,” he said. “An institution that pro- As well as, and as a part in 1966 and the M.Sc. and business administration “Look at the success admis- McFadden is the recipient duces such outstanding peo- of, his academic record, Ph.D. from the same institu- from McPherson College in sions is having—and we of several awards, and has ple is a place I’m very inter- Shoup is the editor of tion in 1967 and 1969, 1977 and the M.B.A. from need to continue that execu- published several articles in ested in,” he said. “Mechanism and Machine respectively. He is still a the University of Missouri tion of our goals to be suc- various publications on Theory,” a mechanical engi- registered and practicing in 1985. He does not cur- cessful.” peace studies and Brethren neering journal. He has pub- mechanical engineer.