Liberty University DigitalCommons@Liberty University 1993 -- 1994 Liberty University School Newspaper 11-2-1993 11-02-93 (The Liberty Champion, Volume 11, Issue 9) Follow this and additional works at: http://digitalcommons.liberty.edu/paper_93_94 Recommended Citation "11-02-93 (The Liberty Champion, Volume 11, Issue 9)" (1993). 1993 -- 1994. Paper 8. http://digitalcommons.liberty.edu/paper_93_94/8 This Article is brought to you for free and open access by the Liberty University School Newspaper at DigitalCommons@Liberty University. It has been accepted for inclusion in 1993 -- 1994 by an authorized administrator of DigitalCommons@Liberty University. For more information, please contact [email protected]. V ^i^^^y • Nonprofit org.. • •.—^ W JF U.S. Postage Paid Liberty University, Lynchburg, Va. Tuesday November 2,1993 Vol. 11, No. 9 Lynchburg, Va Permit No. 136 Babby crowned Miss Liberty at Homecoming '93 By AMY MORRIS them deserved to win. There were so many sharp girls World News Editor who were also honored." Fan attendance—approximately 8,000. Halftimc In the Oct. 27, chapel, the candidates were posed with score—14-6, Liberty. Weather—wet and FREEZING. the question "Upon your graduation from Liberty, how Under these conditions Robin Babby was crowned as do you see yourself impacting the world for Christ?" the 1993-94 Miss Liberty at Saturday's Homecoming After a panel of judges reviewed'the contestants' an­ football game against Charleston Southern. swers, the selection was narrowed to the final five Babby, 21, a government major with a double minor in finalists. English and speech, was crowned by Kim Fraser, Miss On Oct. 29, the finalists were asked "If given the Liberty 1992-93. Babby was selected from 275 hopefuls opportunity to address the student body, what would you for the title of Miss Liberty. say?" The student body voted for its choice. Before Miss Liberty was crowned, the 22 semi-final­ The votes tallied with senior votes counting five limes, ists were escorted onto the field and the winners were an­ junior votes four limes, sophomore votes twice and fresh­ nounced as follows: second place, Evelyn Soden; third man votes once. place, Fadhila Samuel; fourth place, Kristi Tcsch; and Babby said she would never forget her family and boy­ fifth place, Michelle DeBocr. friend being present during her crowning. Her pastor, The 275 candidates, chosen because of their 2.75 or Super Conference speaker John Maxwell, was also able better GPA and unmarried senior female status, were to attend the event. narrowed to 50 by senior class selection. Sponsors of the 1993-94 Miss Liberty pageant in­ These 50 candidates were then reduced to 22 with the cluded: Billy Shears, Carlylc & Co., Glamour Shots, assistance of the faculty. Charley's, J.C. Trotters, Cavalier Tours, Inc., Courtside The 22 semi-finalists attended a variety of activities, Athletic Club, Days Inn, Jewel Box, Shakers, including interviews and luncheons with judges, LU Paramount's Kings Dominion, NewLife Books & Gifts, photo by Todd .Singleton President A. Pierre Guillermin and Chancellor Jerry Fal- Avis, Red Lobster, BcautiControl Cosmetics, The Grand SEEING ROSES — Robin Babby (left) receives a bouquet of red roses from former Miss Liberty well. Piano, Holiday Travel, Mary Kay Cosmetics, Sara's 1992 Kim Fraser during halftime. Babby's crowning was one of the main Homecoming highlights. Babby said of her fellow contestants, "Any one of Happy Planus and Fred Bomar Photography. Dr. Jerry Falwell (right) oversees the traditional halftime crowning of Miss Liberty. Conference readys saints to serve By PAMELA E. WALCK inspire and encourage Christians in ard G. Lee, pastor of Metro Atlanta's find people who have definite vi­ News Editor their walk and ministry. Rehoboth Baptist Church; Dr. John sions and dreams that they want to Offering a "smorgasbord of infor­ This tradition continues with this C. Maxwell, pastor of Skyline share," Weider explained. mation" to pastors, laymen, men and year's theme "Old Time Religion: Wesleyan Church; Dr. James G. For example, Weider stated that women, Super Conference has ar­ Unchanging Answers for a Changing Merritt, pastor of First Baptist since Beverly LaHaye, founder of rived at Liberty University once World," which addresses top con­ Church in Snellville, Ga.; Dr. Concerned Women for America again. cerns for many of today's Christians. George Sweet, pastor of Atlantic (CWA), addressed women's issues "Super Conference is a different Broken down into nineworkshops, Shores Baptist Church, Virginia during last year's Super Conference type of conference — it's not just a speakers for the conference range Beach; and Dr. Elmer Towns, dean more than four CWA chapters began seminar or a motivational time — from leading pastors in their fields, of the school of religion at LU. within the city of Lynchburg and two it's a smorgasbord of information such as Dr. W.A. Criswell and Dr. The daily workshops include the more chapters are preparing to begin. for all education backgrounds," Lew Jack Graham, to leading Christians following topics: Christian educa­ "Women came last year and Weider, the director for Super Con­ involved in the political scene, in­ tion, pastoral leadership, youth min­ caught the vision of Beverly LaHaye ference, explained. cluding former Vice President Dan istries, children's ministries, music and the importance of Christian The conference, which began 12 Quayle, Dr. Tim LaHaye and Dr. ministry, finances, counseling, la­ women's activism. Pastors left here photo by Jason Chrlstofl years ago at Thomas Road Baptist Beverly LaHaye. dies issues and church ministries. (Super Conference) saying 'I've got OPENING NIGHT — The Sounds of Liberty Quartet lead open­ Church, was originally designed to In addition, other special guests in­ "We always try to find people who a new vision to capture for Christ!' ing music for the first night of Super Conference in the LU Vines bring lop Christian leaders together clude Dr. Jack Wvrtzen. founder of an*, sneakinp ahont thp iocnpc th^i -*rc- Center. More than 5,000 people attended the opening service. in a way mat would ri'elp lniorm, Word of Life Fellowship; Dr. Rich- major concerns today. (We) try to See Conference, Page 3 Convocation attendance increases with new policy By TIMOTHY J. GIBBONS in chapel," Carla Allen said. hard lo find your friends," freshman Champion Reporter However, this altitude is not uni­ Heidi Fullcrsaid. Convocation services have been versal. "It's needed if a lot of students arc full the last several days and with "1 would rather they not take alien- skipping chapel. Chapel should be good reason. Since Wednesday, Oct. dance," sophomore Craig Brosinski mandatory," Joe Leonard, an LU 27, the administration has been tak­ said. "It's more of a hassle." freshman, said. ing attendance at all convocation Currently, attendance is being Attendance checks will continue services. taken by having students enter indefinitely, Treager said, adding "This was the most expeditious through specifically marked doors, that students should always use their way of doing it," Bruce Traeger, depending on where they live. assigned doors. dean of student development, said. "We were hoping to find some­ "We'll be checking weekly," Trea­ While the attendance checks may thing that causes the least hassle," ger said. not be one of the more popular items Treager said. "We hope that the situation we're on the administration's agenda, Some students felt that these new introducing will be efficient and ef­ overall feelings about it are mixed measures will be effective in moti­ fective, and create the least amount among the student body. vating students. of problems for all invloved," he "I like it. I think people should be "It will make people come, but its concluded. Campus radio reaches locality By CHARLES E. MALLORY through helpful suggestions, com­ we will be drawing for will include Champion Reporter pliments and complaints," Hunter compact disc's (CD's), cassettes, as From Roanoke to Amherst and continued. well as 'Putt-Putt' packages," Appomattox to Bedford, WWMC- According to Hunter, the listener Hunter explained. FM radio reaches listeners with con­ response has been overwhelming. The packages include free games temporary Christian music. One off-campus listener wrote: at Pull-Putt, free Go-Cart rides and With an enthusiastic response in "...God was thrown out of my life, "free"'plays in the arcade. its first few months of operation, and life without Him is a total disas­ "So far we have had a good re­ WWMC, better known as C-91, has ter. My life has never ever been sponse with the letters. We encour­ launched a campaign to continue touched by a radio station before. age those who have not written yet to that listener You all act like you enjoy your job write us with their thoughts of what response. and are always happy. You all play they like best about C-91 and what "It's cru­ songs I can relate lo. It's great to they would like to see changed, C cial to meet have a wonderful radio station." added or improved," Dr. Carl Wind­ ihe needs of Other comments from listeners sor, telecommunications department the listeners included positive feedback regard­ chairman, slated. and to find out what they want to ing the programing, the overall feci Cards, letters or post-cards can be hear on our station," Mark Hunter, of the shows and the uplifting music. mailed to:WWMC-FM Radio, Box WWMC station manager, stated. Another incentive to encourage 20,()(K) Lynchburg, VA, 24506. pholu by JMMHI Chriidoll LU students may write through in­ "We started a letter writing cam­ listeners to write to C-91 is the prize AREN'T YOU OFF YBTt — Sheridan Whiteside, portrayed by Tobias J.