IN FEATURES IN SPORTS Seniors share of student Spring sports in review: teaching experiences in their softball, track, cheerleading, final semester at McPherson. Ultimate Frisbee
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THE MCPHERSON COLLEGE SPECTATOR Volume 90, Issue 12 “Serving to inform a community since 1916” May 5, 2006 Students recognized at convocation ADRIELLE HARVEY for outstanding achievements gavel from current SGA presi- will have something to help said “it was initiated as a way point of May, we want to give News Editor during this school year. Fol- dent Rhonda Hoffert, jr., Gold- identify their accomplishments to recognize student achieve- maximum time to recognize lowing President Ron Hovisʼ en, Colo., to Brent Bailey, fr., over their time at McPherson ment.” student activities and some he McPherson College introduction and a year-in-re- Simla, Colo., who will be next College,” Eells said. It began as The McPherson arenʼt completed until about TAnnual Celebration and view video, students received yearʼs president. Eells said the program helps College Annual Honors Convo- then,” Eells said. “But once Awards Convocation distin- awards including the follow- Each year a program is de- to recognize every student. cation, but was changed in 1995 we get past that Friday, then guishes itself each spring from ing: Outstanding Business Stu- signed for students to keep as “This is a way to acknowledge to The McPherson College An- we start moving into the All the fall honors convocation in dent Award, Jay Leno/Popular a record of the events and ac- all students,” Eells said. “We nual Celebrative Awards Con- Schoolʼs Day Friday, finals and that it is meant to celebrate stu- Mechanics Award, Athletes of tivities they were involved in at do identify them in the program vocation. Two years ago, it was to expect students to take this dents rather than faculty. the Year, Whoʼs Who Among McPherson College. and then we specifically say itʼs renamed once again to its cur- time finals week to come to “This is really the convoca- Students in American Univer- “One of the things we have an individual celebration for rent name. convocationʼs probably not fair, tion in which we are able to sities and Colleges, journalism done for the past three years is those students who are truly With school and community and then we move into all of the lift up and share truly accom- awards and music participation in fact to do the video and to de- outstanding.” activities, finals and graduation, graduations.” plished students,” Laura Eells, awards, along with others. velop the commemorative pro- The awards convocation was May becomes a hectic time of Eells said due to the busyness provost and dean of the faculty Before concluding the con- gram that lists names by various started in 1989. Marylyn Mat- year for students, faculty and at the end of school, “this par- said. “Itʼs a day to celebrate stu- vocation, the Student Govern- activities so that students, since thaei, administrative assistant to staff. ticular convo has always been dents.” ment Association passed the we no longer do a yearbook, the provost and dean of faculty, “After we get toward that on the first Friday of May.” Today, students were awarded 86 seniors 6 to join expected to drama graduate Higher number fraternity
than previous KIM MORRIS years’ classes Spectator Staff
PATRICIA RITCHA lpha Psi Omega, the na- Features Editor tional honorary dramatic society,A will soon have six new ccompanied by bag- members. pipes, the class of 2006 Those six students include Jes- willA end their college careers at sica Foulke, soph., Lawrence; McPherson College. The com- Cody Doll, fr., Healy; Travis mencement ceremonies will Walker, soph., Coffeyville; Ann take place on Sunday, May 21 Masterson, fr., Hutchinson; Jes- at 2 p.m. in Brown Auditorium. sica Arnold, fr., La Cygne; and Finally, a steady income Rhonda Hoffert, jr., Golden, awaits those who plan to enter Colo. the job force and more student “It seems like a fun organiza- loans for those who have been tion with awesome people and accepted into graduate pro- itʼs another way to get involved grams. on campus,” Foulke said. “I re- Tim Cox, a biology/chemistry ally like the people and itʼs a major from Lyndon, said that fun environment.” he is going to try to join the air The initiations start today and force after graduation. will end with an awards ban- photo by Lara Lichty quet on Saturday, May 13. At Auto restoration major Aaron McPherson College students demonstrate the upper body strength exercise Sunday night to parents of McPherson third-graders that will Herman, Bryan, Ohio, has been participate today in Kids’ Fitness Day. The exercise is one of 10 stations the elementary students will rotate to. The day is meant to teach the banquet, the new members accepted into the graduate pro- children to eat healthier and exercise so they can develop good habits for later in their lives. will be acknowledged. gram in business at Ohio State Each year initiations are dif- University and also plans to ferent, but Alpha Psi members study pre-law. He will be at- keep some tradition alive. In tending on a wrestling scholar- the past, one of the traditions is ship. that initiates had to wear bean- Eighty-six seniors plan to ies with the Alpha Psi Omega graduate this spring, if all goes Fitness Fun colors of amber and blue for the well in the next two weeks. This whole week. This year the initi- is a slightly higher number than P.E., education majors help with Kidsʼ Fitness Day ates will sport other accessories in past years, said Karlene Ty- in blue and amber. ler, associate dean of academic JUDY JACOBS fects on their waistlines. Quick Gym Kansas. “There school and McPherson Cllege Alpha Psi president Amanda records. Spectator Staff Anyone who has seen Mor- is a tendency towards obesity students. Keith, sr., McPherson, said in “On the whole, this class has gan Spurlockʼs documentary and they need reinforcement New data are coming out on previous years they have had fewer incomplete items,” Tyler hysical education and “Super Size Me” probably from sports teams and physical the effects of poor exercise to memorize some of William said. “They have done a good Peducation majors have finished the movie with utter education. This reinforcement and eating habits. Shakespeareʼs works and learn job of getting everything taken recently been working in con- disgust or a new take on the is needed to help them de- According to the Coordinat- the Greek alphabet. care of.” junction with McPherson ele- effects of fast velop habits ed School Health Program and Before students can become Shawn Flory Replogle, cam- mentary schools to coordinate food. If a per- when theyʼre the Kansas State Department eligible for initiation, they must pus pastor, will be the guest Kidsʼ Fitness Day. son knows the young.” of Education, “participation earn 50 points. They can obtain speaker at this yearʼs ceremony. Today, third-graders will effects on an This is ex- in physical activity declines as these points through acting in Replogle earned his bachelor of be served a nutritious lunch adult, one can actly what the children get older. Nearly 70 various plays, doing tech work science degree from Bridgewa- and will listen to high school only imagine Kidsʼ Fitness percent of ninth-graders, but for the plays, or by serving First ter College and his Masters of athlete motivational speakers what the ef- Day program only 55 percent of 12th-grad- Nighterʼs meal. Once they earn Divinity from Bethany Theo- talk about how the program fects of un- hopes to ers participated in sufficient 50 points, they can be initiated. logical Seminary. He has been a has influenced their lives. healthy eating change. rigorous physical activity on a Points students receive vary. pastor at the McPherson Church The children will then move can do to chil- Wright said regular basis.” If they get a major role more of the Brethren since 2003, and on to a circuit course, which dren, espe- about 100- They continued to state, points are given than someone before that held a pastoral po- will involve 10 stations set up cially if they 150 third- “Almost 80 percent of young with a minor role. Points are sition at the South Waterloo for them to rotate between. carry on the graders from people do not eat the recom- also awarded for different tech Church of the Brethren in Wa- McPherson College students eating habits all four el- mended servings of fruits and jobs. terloo, Iowa. will assist at each station, for years to e m e n t a r y vegetables. Nearly 9 million Foulke said she earned her Replogle said his speech will which will teach exercises come. schools in youth in the U.S. aged 16-19 114 points by participating in be a pretty generic commence- and their impact such as up- “The trend McPherson: are overweight.” several plays and doing some ment speech. He plans to talk per body strength, coordina- is that young R o o s e v e l t , Wright said the kidsʼ fitness tech work. She said she enjoyed about things the graduates can tion and stretching. people are in L i n c o l n , program will take place in sewing in the costume shop for grow from. He said he hopes it “Itʼs good to have real in- poor physical Eisenhower the Eisenhower Elementary one of the plays. will be somewhat inspiring. teraction with real students,” shape,” said and Washing- School gym and will begin at The fraternity has been at “I wish that they have gained said Andrew Bonham, sr., Mel Wright, ton, will par- 11:30 a.m. McPherson College since the photo by Lara Lichty 1950s. Rick Tyler, professor of something while theyʼve been McPherson. p r o f e s s o r Lee Gustafson, sr., Junction ticipate with “Kidsʼ Fitness Day will be here that will enable them to In the nation of super-size of physical City, tests out the jumping box the assistance a fun day to be outside to be speech and theatre, said the col- live their lives full of convic- fries and biggie sodas many station Sunday that is a part of ors are amber and blue because e d u c a t i o n today’s Kids’ Fitness Day. of teachers, with kids,” said Katie Boh- tion and to be persons of integ- Americans are noticing the ef- and owner of parents, high nenblust, jr., McPherson. they are the most frequently rity and hope,” Replogle said. used colors of lighting in per- formances. 2 May 5, 2006 Student requests healthier caf. food Guest Reviewer unfamiliar to the body such as pet- foods for such a great amount of consume. If we understand that we believe that the food service I rochemical products and synthetic time that we must have them to ex- perform optimally on whole foods at McPherson College needs im- substances. The internal system ist. There are foods that heal and (fruits, vegetables, meats, etc.), it mediate improvement for the good has no experience with most of foods that destroy. Possibly, this is becomes easier to understand what of those who are required to eat in these substances and not much idea why cancer, diabetes, heart disease jeopardy we place ourselves in by the cafeteria. I don’t mean making TIMOTHY STANGOHR of how to handle them, so they are and other diseases and disorders eating foods that our Creator (or, if the food taste better or changing often excreted. Today, researchers run rampant in our modern society. you are inclined to believe so, our the hours of service. By the time
P are discovering the harmfulness of Cancer cures seem a long way off Mother) did not design us to eat. you are at college, you should be participation in the food program. many of these products. when we don’t focus on the root What is the solution? First, real- enough of an adult to know that Through time, it has been discov- Natural fats and carbs in the diet causes. ize that you won’t be an invincible
not everythingAGE tastes just as you ered that optimal health is attained get dissolved into those basic build- Whether your beliefs are for cre- teen or young adult forever. The want it. Hopefully by now we are through eating proper vitamins and ing-blocks and reorganized into ation, evolution or you aren’t de- time to start healthy eating is now. old enough to not make a picky keeping away from added chemi- the essential molecules for bodily cided, most of us would agree that Try healthy things. If you eat well fuss at every entre we are served, cals, fats and sweeteners. function because this is how our our bodies (our anatomy and bio- long enough, exponential improve- but my observations have shown Today, with widespread chronic bodies have been managing things chemistry, and process of metabo- ments can be realized. By eating that often this isn’t the case. Part disease plaguing many of the most since the dawn of our existence. It lizing food) haven’t changed from healthy, I haven’t been sick in two of maturing means that you don’t industrialized populations and the can’t do that with unrecognizable those of recent predecessors. The years. It helped clear my sinuses necessarily have to think the world incidences of disease coinciding chemicals and foreign substances. aging generations of recent years and lift me from a depressed state. revolves around you every time with the presence of concentrated Until the 20th century, in mech- have seen declining health, in spite In order for everyone to experience you sit down at the table. The chemicals, our citizens are awak- anized America, man and beast of the ability to spend more money the benefits, we must be provided changes I am referring to are in the ening. have nearly totally relied on to fight disease and the ability to an environment where healthy, un- realm of nutrition and health con- Human intestines are intended plants, fruits, nuts and meats for utilize more technology. processed foods are made readily tent of the meals served. I believe for the conversion of food into the survival. Man has lived without I believe one of the vastly un- available to everyone. If anyone that by being served fatty, sugary, basic building-block substances of the added and modified garbage deniable factors is our addition shares my frustration, stand up and over salted meals with many add- carbon, hydrogen, oxygen and ni- for millennia. How was it decided of refined, processed, chemical let the cafeteria and administration ed chemicals and compounds, we trogen. However, it cannot accom- that these things are necessary for products that we eat, those which know. It is up to our generation to are all not getting full value for our plish this with oddball substances today? Humans have eaten natural our predecessors simply didn’t stand up for our own good health. OPINIONS
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SGA Board of ell, I guess it’s the Guest Columnist McPherson got added to Facebook, And in two weeks, we’ll all be Publications Wend of the year. You extreme procrastination followed, off to our other homes, trying to Publisher wouldn’t believe it by looking at and so on and so forth. find nonexistent jobs, eating good Travis Walker the mounting pile of work that is Homecoming was cool. So much food, sleeping a lot. I can’t wait. Chair currently sitting on my desk, and red and white I thought I’d get an “PERSONALLY, IT’S Anyway, I’m sure I missed a lot. under my bed, and in my car, but aneurysm, but I did get some “root REALLY HARD TO Fill my inbox with that crap, ok? Tannah Janssen JESSICA FOULKE Business Manager by the time you read this we’ll beer” from Tri Beta and someone BELIEVE THAT I’M But do me a favor … if you have have one week of classes left and handed me a pompom, so that was something to say to me, address to. Either way … HALFWAY DONE Laurie Neiman then finals. Personally, it’s pretty cool. it to [email protected]. Ads Manager Let’s see, the year started out hot. WITH COLLEGE AL- really hard for me to believe that In December I saw my edu, and not students@mcpherson. August is always hot. That wasn’t READY. IT’S LIKE Shandi Tobias I’m halfway done with college inbox flooded with Death Penalty edu. Oh, and be sure to bring anything new. We came to the ‘THE SURREAL Adviser already. It’s like “The Surreal hoopla. Oh, that was fun (sarcasm). the paper to read during Honors college with high hopes (ok, some Life,” only I’m not hanging out In January, I saw my inbox flooded LIFE ...’” Convo., ok? So you thought you’d Editorial Staff of us with high hopes) and full Lara Lichty with Florence Henderson. Ah with Facebook hoopla. That was get away with “forgetting” about cars (ok, some of us with full cars) Editor-in-Chief geeze, aren’t you getting sick of also fun. In the past few weeks, it, huh? No such luck. and no money to our names. The all these VH1 references? I know I saw my inbox flooded with Happy End of the Year, Adrielle Harvey cafeteria was all…decorated News Editor that I’m … well, I’m not. angry auto rats, rat representatives, everybody! I’m glad I’ll be seeing – new chairs, carpet, but the thing Anyway, with the sprint to the and art students (among others) some of you in the fall. I’m glad Eric Sader that remained – “Food is Fashion ber and January, but since it didn’t finish line just underway, I thought with all of their hoopla. I actually I won’t be seeing some of you in Opinions Editor and Fun.” Could someone please happen that often, we had a lot less I’d add my two cents in about the thought some of those e-mails were the fall. I’m sad I won’t be seeing explain to me how food is both Seasonal Affective Disorder (what a Tricia Ritcha year. Jessica’s McPherson College hilarious; I’m not going to lie to some of you in the fall. I’m sad Features Editor fashion and fun? Sports were hilarious acronym … SAD Year in Review. I know, you’re you. I’ll be seeing some of you in the good, but apparently this school is – ok, it’s not hilarious at all, I Bryan bored already. However, hey, I’m Winter was pretty much fall. Don’t study too hard – after a magnet for injuries. I saw more apologize). Grosbach just as busy as you and still have nonexistent this year. I’m not all, you haven’t used your brain at Sports Editor per capita crutch use on campus The spring, well, just sort of time to compose a magnificent complaining. Well, actually I was all this semester, and you wouldn’t this fall than I think I’ve ever seen. happened. Everything kind of flew Josh Hubin article for you to enjoy. Or read complaining the couple of times it want to overuse it now. It might Photo Editor Classes started, blah blah blah, by. I don’t even remember much of begrudgingly because I force you went below forty during Decem- asplode. we all started pulling our hair out, anything important. Too bad. Concealed-carry law arouses concern On the Fly magine that it’s Friday Guest Columnist they will blend in with those be up to the individual church Inight; you and your room- that do. or the county if they are allowed mate decide to go out to eat and Also, I have a problem with in these places? Other business- What has been your favorite kick off the weekend. As you hotheaded people carrying a es are not protected unless they are seated in the restaurant, you gun. I know there are back- post on every entrance that con- moment this year at Mac? happen to notice that the guy HEATHER WILLIAMS ground checks and training cealed guns are not allowed. I sitting at the table across from There are strong opposing before a person is allowed a do not think this is fair. you has a handgun holstered sides to this new law and the concealed-carry permit, but I do not approve of this law “Hearing one of ‘Dozer’s under his jacket. governor’s veto had to be over- that does not mean that the next because I think innocent peo- magnificient stories.” He looks like an everyday ruled to even pass it into law. time he is in a bar and someone ple, possibly those whose jobs Joe, but yet you scan to see if he Many say it will cut down on hits on the person he is with are to enforce our laws, may be -- Dwight Hale, soph. is wearing a shirt with a sher- crime because would be crimi- that there will be a typical fist hurt, maimed or even killed by Colorado Springs, Colo. iff or police logo or if you can nals will now think twice if they fight and not a shootout. This people carrying these concealed see a badge. You don’t. Now do know anyone could be packing tends to happen too much in our weapons. However, since it is you feel nervous or apprehen- heat. Many states have passed communities as it is, so why en- passed, I do think it should be sive? Are there thoughts going similar laws and have seen sim- courage it? fair across the board and that through your head? Maybe you ilar results. There are restrictions on where local government should have are wondering what he does for I have a problem with this law. you can carry a concealed gun. more of a say. Just be aware “When we beat Bethel in a living, if he plans on robbing It is not allowed in schools, of your surroundings and the volleyball because they were I can see where it might deter the place or possibly something some criminals but I also see churches or courthouses for ex- people around you, and if you ranked #1.” worse. Some people would. ample. I understand that people choose to carry a concealed where it will make it easier for Typically this would be a rare criminals to hide the weapons in our schools should not be gun, only use it when absolute- -- Renee Hall, jr. occasion, but now that the con- armed, but if the government ly necessary and do so with a Geraldine, Ala. they are carrying. It is not that cealed-carry gun law has been they would necessarily have is not worried then why are the clear head. I do not want to see passed it may become com- a concealed-carry permit but guns not allowed in churches your picture in the obituaries. monplace. and courthouses? Should it not
“When I was on stage with Brent Scarpo realizing racism ʻAuto hounds rebound,ʼ a response still exists.” Letter to the Editor - Colby Reasor, sr., Big Stone Gap, Va.
-- Catfish Jean I admire any person that has the ability to speak his or her mind. Openly expressing your opinion lets others surrounding you Santa Barbara, Calif. know exactly where you stand. But, if you are going to openly express your ideas then you better know the facts about the subject to be able to back up your ideas. Basing your opinions solely on stereotypical ideas is incredibly weak and fraught with problems. In Alicia Fox’s last article, she stated that raising the bar for admission into this institution would greatly decrease the number of restoration students. She supported this opinion by saying that “these students probably do not do great on tests nor are “Meeting somebody one day, they likely to be the top students in their classes.” She goes on to basically say that all restoration students care about is cars. These and then the next day they statements are totally incorrect and can be discredited with simple logic. won’t speak to you.” For those that didn’t know, automotive systems, techniques and processes are very complicated and mastering them requires vast amounts of brainpower and time. Most automotive enthusiasts simply never master any skills at all and prefer to have someone -- Travon Anderson else do it for them. This is the reason we are here! Here are just a few of the processes that restoration students must have a basic Los Angeles knowledge of to be able to start a frame off restoration: disassembly, parts categorization, machining, drivetrain function and assem- bly, welding, paint processes, woodworking, hard trim restoration, upholstery restoration and many more. It would take me days to elaborate on each of these processes. These processes do not include the knowledge it takes to restore a vehicle to correct standards. Single automotive lines have books inches thick instructing restorers on this topic alone. This is where our knowledge of automotive history becomes important to our profession. Business sense is another important topic that I have yet to touch on; not only do we “Using 1500 square feet of have to understand and perform all of the restoration processes, but we must also learn to be good business people. aluminum foil on Steve The amazing aspect about restoration students is that the majority of them have already acquired many of these basic skills Gustafson’s office.” before they’ve even reached college. I am sure that if anyone who has a basic understanding of these skills already or desires these skills has the mental capacity to certainly obtain a GPA of 2.0 or higher and sufficiently pass the ACT or SAT. I know without any -- Anthony Kelly, jr. doubt that anyone who is truly passionate about antique or classic vehicles can and will achieve or surpass any of requirements that McPherson this school sets in place. Love of our work and passion is what drives us! Ooh, and as for us only caring about cars, you forgot trucks, tractors, trains, boats, bikes, planes, just about anything with an engine and of course the opposite sex! May 5, 2006 3 9/11 film strikes campus debate
Guest Columnist Guest Columnist arlier this month, I saw Illustration by E Seth Schoming he objective of this persua- a trailer for the movie “Flight T sive piece is to enlighten you to 93.” This raised the question, my opinion that there should “Is America ready for a movie not be 9/11 movies released about 9/11? Have we been giv- ANN MASTERSON into theaters now. I am all for TOLAN LICHTY en enough time to recover be- do know that these everyday he- freedom of speech, freedom of fore we dredge up all the feel- debate has even made its way roes decided that they couldn’t press, etc. and I am not saying ings and emotions that came this far. If you look at this di- just stand by and watch and I that directors should be denied with that fateful day?” Perhaps lemma from an outsider’s think that this movie, inaccu- the right to release 9/11-related a bigger question, “Just where perspective, it is our fault, the rate as it may possibly be, will productions into theaters. I am will the profits from this movie people of the States. We are the do its best to honor that fact. just going to provide a few rea- go?” primary audience and clien- For those of you who don’t sons for why I believe they sim- Truthfully, I don’t think that tele for these poorly-featured think that this artistic license ply should not. the country itself being ready films, and therefore we are should be taken, you aren’t re- First off, the last time I is relevant. Whether a person the inspiration for the Michael quired to watch the movie. It is, checked, the tragedy of 9/11 is ready or not is a question Moores of the world. I am not after all, a movie, not a docu- occurred in September of 2001, of one’s own thoughts, not the saying that hearing out, dis- mentary. Such licenses are free nearly a whopping five years country’s as a whole. It is sim- secting and portraying opin- to be taken. ago. Hopefully, no one has ple for a person to not attend ions through forms of the me- And then we are faced with forgotten already, because that the movie if one feels personal- dia should be frowned upon. I another big question. Are the wouldn’t be too patriotic now ly unprepared for it. Truthfully, am in all actuality preaching American people willing to would it? Planes crashed into it is unlikely that anyone will quite the contrary; political and let Hollywood profit from the buildings, our economy col- ever be emotionally detached ethical debates are in fact what emotions on the subject? Uni- lapsed, the government made from the events of 9/11. People strengthen our great nation and versal Pictures says it will questionable and controversial argue that the movie “Flight help it maintain a firm founda- donate $1.15 million toward decisions, war broke out in the 93” will be too rough for people tion of America’s most notable a memorial to the passengers Middle East and now the econo- to watch, too emotional. To this strength: compromise. and crew who perished aboard my is basically back to its origi- day, I remember exactly what I This is simply not the right United Flight 93. The studio nal state, while the Middle East was doing when the first plane time for the release of any more also promised to contribute ten has also returned to its original crashed into the World Trade 9/11 films. This is not the right percent of the film’s box of- state, turmoil. There, that only Center. I don’t believe that I, time solely from an emotional fice revenue from the first three took five seconds. Do we really personally, will ever be able to standpoint, especially for the days of the North American need another historical remind- watch a movie or a documen- parties involved: families of release of the movie to the me- er, as if “Fahrenheit 9/11” was tary about 9/11 without being soldiers, victims and those of morial fund. The memorial is not enough? Because honestly, torn up emotionally. Middle Eastern descent, but expected to cost approximately why would any rational person That isn’t the point. If we only also from an interpretative $58 million to build. be willing to spend ten bucks to watched those movies that make standpoint. How do the major- For the record, the families of view a two-hour documentary, us feel good there would never ity of viewers interpret these the fallen not only attended the directed by a totally non-objec- have been a movie made about films? What is the intent of movie’s premiere, filling the tive source, about how horrible Pearl Harbor, the Holocaust the directors? Is portraying our balcony of the 1,000 seat the- our nation’s international repu- or anything of any historical government as a machine of ater but were given a standing tation is becoming and how depth. Life isn’t always pretty, mass chaos, constantly in com- ovation before the movie even crooked and deceitful our gov- folks. Bad things happen and plete disarray benefiting our began and then honored by si- ernment is supposedly being? when people rise above those country? From an international lence at the end. Why would Personally, I wish directors bad things and make them- standpoint, how can these other these families sit through a The Bull Yard would quit wasting our time selves something more than nations continue to take the movie that such a large portion with these horrendously biased United States seriously, when what they were, the memories of countrymen claim has come political documentaries all to- of those heroes can be honored we as a nation find ourselves out “too soon” and that another gether; the entire genre just for what they chose to do. internally bickering constantly, large part refuses to watch due makes me sick and gives me the And I know, people are con- not to mention our now eternal to propaganda expectations? feeling I would like to gag my- cerned that this movie will not squabbles with the U.N.? According to Margaret Carlson, self in my parents’ basement. be accurate, thinking the pro- I am going to assume that it they said they trusted director If someone wants to see what ducers will overdramatize the is not the intent of these direc- Paul Greengrass. He met with is “happening” in the United events. “Nobody really knows Power Poll Results: tors to fill anyone’s heart with each of them and promised that States, regarding foreign policy what happened,” people ar- hatred, but for some reason the movie would honor their an- Should Movies pertaining to or whatever, just turn your tele- gue. I don’t know about you, the message, symbolic and/or swering-machine tapes of last vision onto a national (or local but I distinctly remember the literal is being interpreted by words and their recollections, 9/11 be released into theaters if your TV is outdated or not families of Flight 93 telling the some incorrectly. Yet, whatever treat them with reverence. They working properly) news chan- world about the short conversa- at this time? the true methods behind the said that through this film, he nel, preferably CNN or MS- tions they had with their loved madness may be, within these could keep alive the memory of NBC, and enjoy it for as long ones before the passengers of Yes: 62% films covering 9/11, it is safe to fallen friends and family. They and often as you would like at that flight took on the hijackers. say that they are definitely not don’t want us to be allowed to no cost. Yes, it is impossible to know No: 21% benefiting or improving our na- move on. These people died When we examine the 9/11 exactly what happened on that tion’s current situation directly, for something they believed in. Unsure/Other: 17% “film crisis” closely and care- fateful flight but the events although they are, arguably, Even if you don’t believe in that fully, as Americans we should successfully accomplishing the didn’t happen in a bubble. We 105 Students Polled you can honor their deaths. all be ashamed that this heated opposite.
• MAKE THE MORRISON RAS EARN THEIR PAY BY UNLOCKING THE DOORS. (PLUS OTHER RA INSULTS = 9)
Good Dog • CHURCH CONSTRUCTION BLOCKING THE ALLEY W/O WARNING IS GETTING OLD. Bad Dog “Guys and Dolls” went over quite • BEWARE THE ANGRY LEPRECHAUN! (X2) well as this year’s musical. Why is it so cold in May?!? • STOP STEALING MY BIKE! Rain is finally good for some- There’s some goofy dog without • THE MUSICAL WAS GREAT! THE SET WAS AMAZING!! thing ... mud volleyball on a tail that seems to continually Sunday. run around campus. • STOP SENDING OUT CAMPUS EMAILS THAT NO ONE CARES ABOUT. (X2) SGA’s tree has been planted Fix the potholes and other flaws • WHY MUST PEOPLE YELL AT EACH OTHER AT THE CAF.? outside of Templeton. of the Dotzour alleyway! • WASTING WATER ON LAWNS IS OBSCENE.
• I’M A LOVE PIRATE AND I AM HERE FOR YOUR BOOTY! AARRRGGHH!
A McPherson College moment ... • THE 2ND FLOOR DOTZOUR KITCHEN SMELLS LIKE MY GRANDMA’S FEET!
• USE MORE BLACK IN THE SCHOOL COLORS, SO WE’LL LOOK MORE LIKE NAZIS.
• PEOPLE SHOULD LEARN TO RESEARCH A SUBJECT BEFORE WRITING AN ARTICLE ABOUT IT.
• WAKE UP AND START DREAMING.
• MOMMA CALLS THEM MY RUNNING SHOES.
• LEARN TO READ.
• AUTO RATS ARE NOT STUPID!
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Celebration ... itʼs finally over Got something to say? Well, so it’s Thursday evening in the Spectator office. Most of us still haven’t managed to com- plete our pages as of the time this is written. However, good news is on the horizon. This is the Shout out! last issue of the year. Yes, I know it’s sad, folks. Have no fear though, a few of us will be return- it Drop a note in the Shout it out! box in the S.U. to make your voice heard. ing to serve again as trumpeteers of campus news next year. Enjoy your summer everyone! Libelous comments will not be published. 4 May 5, 2006 PAGE
Left: Ellie Miller, Kearney, Neb., talks to her mom and recent MC alum, Jenny Harper, after her presentation at the science forum. Miller’s senior project was a continuation of Harper’s.
Below: Lisa Sader, Augusta, and Jona- than Frye, associate professor of natural science, discuss Sader’s project after the science forum. FEATURES
photos by Lara Lichty and Josh Hubin Almost Done Seniors finish capstone projects
JEN MARQUETTE Some work will be on display in disciplines,” May said. “My stud- Spectator Staff Templeton Hall as it is focused in ies here in many disciplines at the Auto Restoration Design pro- McPherson have helped prepare tudents of the class of 2006 are gram. me for such a project. This project making their final impressions In a very different area of study, was very exciting and rewarding in atS McPherson College through a Lisa Sader, sr., Augusta, completed that it involved part of McPherson variety of senior capstone projects, an experiment in environmental Collegeʼs history. I also was able to experiments, thesis papers, art exhi- stewardship. Saderʼs project fo- work with several instructors in dif- bitions and recitals. cused on the electricity generating ferent departments who helped me As a graphic design and studio art capabilities of anaerobic bacteria. enormously.” major, Rylee Miller, sr., Rangely, Sader collected bacteria from Qui- James Keith, sr., McPherson, per- Colo., has been putting together vira National Wildlife Refuge and formed a vocal recital for his vo- several works of art to display in constructed a microbial fuel cell. cal major. Keithʼs recital included the senior art exhibition. The ex- Saderʼs project was successful in three areas of focus. First Keith hibition opens with a reception on that her fuel cell did in fact create a performed art songs in German, May 7th at 2 p.m. in Friendship small current of electricity. Italian and English; next he per- Gallery. Millerʼs works are entitled “This method has future signifi- formed Italian and English Opera “The Beauty of Diversity.” cance because the bacteria can use pieces and concluded with a Broad- “It was all possible with a little waste water as food where as other way piece with the help of Kate creativity, patience and imagina- fuel sources are more limited,” Sad- Marion, a WSU student. Keith also tion,” said Miller. Miller will return er said. presented a senior thesis paper en- in the fall to complete the graphic Reuben May, sr., McPherson, a titled “Advertising of Cadillac and design senior project, which will chemistry and auto restoration ma- LaSalle from 1903-1964” to fulfill showcase in next fallʼs student ex- jor, attempted to recreate the Her- his requirement of the history track hibition. shey diamond furnace and start to of automotive restoration. Along with Miller, Ross Bar- characterize the soot that would Josie Ireland, sr., Howard, works ton, sr., Golden, Colo., Jared Han- have generated during Hersheyʼs as a youth leader at Trinity Lutheran nawald, sr., Denton, Md., Jon To- diamond synthesis for his senior Church and will present her experi- land, jr., Plano, Texas, and Alex chemistry experiment. ence in the format of a ten-minute Smith, jr., Olathe will have work “This project was uniquely chal- video presentation for her philoso- included in the senior exhibition. lenging in that it spanned several phy and religion senior project.
Above: Beth Krehbiel, Pratt, gives her senior history presentation on “Containing Immorality: John Foster Dulles and the Vietnam War.”
Right: Rylee Miller, Rangely, Colo., upholstered this chair with portraits of Marilyn Monroe as part of her “The Beauty of Diversity” senior art exhibition. May 5, 2006 5 Out in the real world Student teachers spend final semester in local classr ooms
MANDY MORGAN rough days,” she said. But she Spectator Staff seems to very much enjoy it in spite of the rocky moments. “I here are four student look forward to each day and teachers working with to my students. I enjoy work- theT college and area schools ing with each and every one of to prepare themselves for full- them. They surprise me all the time careers. Jessica Curl, time with what they can do and McPherson, is currently teach- what they know.” ing English at McPherson High Both Curl and Meadows have School; Michael Hill, Cedar plans following graduation. Lane, Texas, is teaching PreK- Curl will be teaching AP soph- 12 physical education; Kevin omore English, mythology, and Lamm, Hutchinson, is work- junior English at McPherson ing with kindergartners at the High School while Meadows Stanley Elementary School in will work with students at the Wichita; and Erica Meadows, Sylvan Learning Center dur- Hutchinson, is teaching biology ing the fall and then go back to at Hutchinson High School. teaching at Hutchinson High. Jean Ballew, assistant profes- The students meet periodi- sor of education, is supervis- cally to talk about their experi- ing two of the student teachers. ences in the professional semi - “Student teaching gives our nar class. “I have learned so students an experience to feel much [through seminar],” said courtesy photo what it would be like to have Curl. “I have learned through their own class,” she said. the experiences that the other Michael Hill, Cedar Lane, Texas, has been student teaching in the physical education department in the nearby district of Canton-Galva. The students spend their time student teachers have shared in both teaching and learning. class. I have also learned how “Right now in terms of my to effectively plan, develop teaching ability, I think Iʼm still and teach a successful unit to learning,” Meadows said. “Iʼm students.” Ballew agrees that still trying to figure out what seminar class is a good time to techniques and strategies work share and to blow off steam. best for me. Iʼm also still trying Education majors are exposed to figure out the most effective to a variety of field experiences ways to reach my students and early on. Their first experi - to help them learn.” She also ences with students are often said that the most important as tutors at local schools. Stu- thing she has learned is not to dent teachers also participate in let the little things get to her-but diversity programs in Wichita, she is enjoying the experience. where they encounter students “Iʼve been pleasantly surprised of different ethnic and econom- with my experience this far. ic backgrounds. Their junior The students have been really year, education majors work fun to work with and really re- in McPherson or nearby towns ceptive to anything I have done with a cooperating teacher. Fi - differently than my cooperating nally, when well-prepared, stu- teacher,” Meadows said. dents spend an entire semester Curl has many of the same student teaching. sentiments as Meadows. “[Iʼm Ballew had good things to at the] beginning level that ev- say about the student teachers. photos by Adrielle Harvey ery new teacher is at. I look “Erica Meadows was offered Left and Above: Jessica Curl, sr., McPherson, assists students with a forward to my first year out a job after her third week of memory book project in the college writing class at McPherson High but know that I will meet many teaching...[she is] highly quali- school. Curl has been student teaching this semester with Mrs. Stout in the English department at MHS. challenges,” Curl said. She fied,” she said. said that the most significant Soon, the student teachers thing she has learned is to be will no longer be teaching un- organized and to have a sense der supervision. Theyʼll be on of humor. “A sense of humor their own, possibly teaching the can get you through those next generation of educators.
The The Throwback Hot spot Researched by Rhonda Hoffert A THOUGHTFULLY DEVISED ARRAY OF QUESTIONS FOR OUR FRESH, BRAND NEW ASSISTANT PROFESSOR OF COMMUNICATIONS: BECKI BOWMAN Seniors will away McPherson
TOLAN LICHTY May 13, 1971 Spectator Staff Where did you attend college? I, Beth Landes, do will the big sink on third floor old I graduated from McPherson in 1998, and wind to Junior Throp for his many baths. then I attended Wichita State for my masters. I, Chris Grove, bequeath Dotzour Hall to the caring Lastly I went to Kent State for my PhD. hands of Ann Herbst. I, Terry Albini, bequeath all my headaches and frustra-
photo by Lara Lichty tions to all of Dotzour Hallʼs “little girls” who havenʼt Better flavor of Jolly Rancher: done a damn thing except BITCH. pineapple or watermelon? What interests you the most I, Dennis D. Haugen, do here by leave my extra desserts and St. Valentines Day dinners to Jim Iori. Better actor: about communications? Pineapple Tom Cruise or I, Bob Knechtel, leave to Ronda McKensie two splits Tom Hanks? I just find it absolutely amazing and a ten pin. I, Kay Clark, will the 3rd floor smoking room to Pat om Hanks and fascinating how we ex- T change communication between Stauffer. What does it take to successfully become and with one another I, Howard Skinner, bequeath of Coach Widrig one pair a professor of communication? as individuals, choose. How to send we, of old bell bottoms and to Coach Smith the book, “I Re- Better holiday: Christmas and receive message as we do. member Foggy Allen.” The passion to understand human be- or New Yearʼs? I Al Pitts, bequeath to Dr. Melhorn a copy of “The ings. Perseverance to go that far Godfather,” and to Milt Goering, a copy of “How to Win school especially. Itʼs very tough., through Christmas Friends and Influence People.” I, Kathy Flora, will my ability to stay in McPherson Col- When was the last time you lege, to anyone who thinks they can break my record. I, Vincette Goerl, bequeath my ability to jam camera Better season: cried during a movie? film close to deadlines for the yearbook, to Carl Flory. Best prank ever pulled on you during spring or summer? your college years ? I cry at commercials! I have I, Dee Kliewer, leave all my unrun computer programs Spring what is referred to as “Para-So- to next yearʼs COBOL class. During my sophomore year I came cial Interaction” where I can be- I, Fank Berens, bequeath to J. Jack Melhorn and Milton back from dinner to find my entire bed - come emotionally attached with Goering one (1) copy of J. Edgar Hooverʼs MASTER IN More exciting: roller coast- people extremely quickly. DECEIT. room set on the balcony. It was all in ers or trampolines? the exact same order as it had been in my room, but it was all on the balcony . Roller coasters 6 May 5, 2006 Noyes honored this weekend HEATHER WILLIAMS & Beginning at 5 p.m., in the Sport er brother, Dan, to McPherson. members of the Oklahoma State BRYAN GROSBACH Center, the college will host a “Pat Noyes was a hardnosed basketball team. Spectator Staff & Sports Editor sports memorabilia auction. A si- player, a team player and a smart The scholarship named for Noyes lent auction will begin at 5 p.m. player. He realized his real passion will go to an upperclassman basket- eginning tonight, the col- and the live auction will begin at in life was to coach college bas- ball player. There has already been Blege will be hosting the 5:30 p.m. ketball,” said Erik Vogel, Director $14,000 raised for the scholarship Pat Noyes Golf Experience and Some of the items in the auction of Development. and once it reaches $15,000, it will PAGE Benefit Auction. Events will start are a basketball signed by former After his two years at McPher- become endowed. Barrett said the with a pick-up basketball game at UCLA men’s basketball coach son College, he headed to Okla- scholarship will then be broken up McPherson High School at 7 p.m. John Wooden, basketballs signed homa State University where he each year and “given to someone The main activities begin tomor- by Jerry West, Larry Bird and joined as a team manager. He who has the same characteristics row morning with the Third An- Red Auerbach, an authentic Chi- soon became the head manager as Pat: the love of basketball and a nual Pat Noyes Golf Experience. cago Cubs batting practice jersey, in ‘97-‘98. After graduating from passion for McPherson College.” Registration begins at 7 a.m. and a Penn State mini-football helmet Oklahoma State, he went to Geor- The members of the Pat Noyes play begins at 8 a.m. The format signed by Joe Paterno and many gia State University where he was Operations Committee are David for the golf experience is a four- other items. There are over 30 a graduate assistant coach under Barrett, class of ’90, Bryce Brew- person scramble play. The cost is items of sports memorabilia that legendary Division-I coach Lefty er, Vice President at Peoples Bank, $60 for individuals and $240 for a Courtesy photo will go through the silent and live Pat Noyes befriended many people Drisell. He soon headed back to class of ’96, Michael Schneider, team of four. Students who want auctions. A full list of the items up in his time at McPherson College. Stillwater, Okla. where he was the Vice President of Advancement, to participate in the golf experi- for auction can be viewed at www. Director of Basketball Operations class of ’96, Trent Woodcock, Gen- ence are welcome to play. All par- mcpherson.edu/noyes. Roger Trimmell and Assistant for Eddie Sutton. eral Manager of the Turkey Creek ticipants will receive a continental Proceeds for the auction will also Coach David Barrett, now the As- Even though he only spent two Golf Course, class of ’00, Chad breakfast after their round of golf, go toward the Pat Noyes Men’s sociate Director of Admissions & years at McPherson College, Alexander, roommate of Noyes’ at SPORTS a set of golf balls, golf tees and a Basketball Scholarship. Financial Aid. Noyes only played Noyes was very connected to the Oklahoma State, and Vogel, class t-shirt. All of the proceeds will go Pat Noyes was a student at the junior varsity in his two years at college. Noyes was killed in the of ’98. to the Pat Noyes Men’s Basketball college in the early 1990’s. He the college as he followed his old- infamous plane crash on January ”We’re doing it for Pat,” Barrett Scholarship. played basketball under Coach 27, 2001 which killed many of the said. Cheerleading tryouts
BRYAN GROSBACH This year was the first year that erybody but I think it went really Sports Editor cheerleading has been classified well.” Thinclads race as a sport at McPherson College. Coach Leach is looking for stu- omorrow in the Auxiliary It was also Coach Tia Leach’s first dents who exhibit showmanship TGym of the Sport Center, year as a college head coach. and sportsmanship. All cheerlead- the Bulldog cheerleading squad “I think it [this year] was very in- ing hopefuls will also go through will be hosting tryouts for those teresting and dynamic. The squad an interview process to be on the toward KCAC students who want to participate went through a lot of transitions team. Coach Leach wants to see in cheerleading next year. Reg- this year. We started out with a a team of 20 or more athletes for istration will begin at 1 p.m. and group of six girls and ended up next year. MALLORY YUNGEBERG provement, there have been some prob- auditions will begin at 2 p.m. The with a co-ed team of about 15,” “My hopes are for everyone to Spectator Staff lems for the team this year. cheerleading squad will also be Coach Leach said. “I think it was have fun and become better peo- ”There have been injuries that performing at the All Schools’ Day a big learning experience for ev- ple,” Coach Leach said. he Bulldog track and field team have set us back.,” Sheila Bevan, jr., pre-parade festivities. Twill be participating in the KCAC said. “Overall it’s been a good season. Championships today and tomorrow at We have also built up our numbers. Bethany College in Lindsborg. Next year is going to be a new year and The Championships will begin with depending on the recruits and the people Softball hits post-season play the field events scheduled to start at 2 who stay with us will depend on how p.m. today and 1 p.m. tomorrow. Track our season will turn out.” ANGELINA FIORENZI To round up the regular season, Game two was a different story. events will start at 5 p.m. both days. Newcomers have had eye-opening and Spectator Staff the Lady Bulldogs went up against The Lady Bulldogs stomped Tabor Mother Nature was the deciding exciting experiences this past season. Tabor College winning both games 13-1. U Hitting skills were shown factor for the Bulldogs not to com- “On an individual level, I have im- he spring season has finally 7-6 and 13-1. by many of the Lady Bulldogs. Ev- pete in the Southwestern Relays last proved,” Ashley Mitchell, fr., said. “We Tcome to an end and the Lady The team took an early lead of 2- ans, Skahill, Viehman, Yates, Ellie Saturday. However, LaJerrick Taylor, are getting more competitive and we Bulldogs finished with a 14-34 re- 0 in the first inning with hits from Miller, sr., and Amy Ziegler, fr., fr., was the one Bulldog to give it a are also offering more of a challenge cord overall, 6-10 in conference. Abby Evans, soph., and Shalyn each had two hits. Yates, Skahill, shot on Saturday, throwing the javelin for other teams. I am looking forward The teams went into post-season Skahill, jr., both having singles. and Evans had three doubles and 142’4”, placing fifth in the event. to next year because I had a lot of fun. play as the number seven seed and Tabor answered with three runs to Yates and Skahill also had home As the season progressed, there have Hopefully we will get more girls so we played Friends University, the sec- take the lead at 3-2 in the bottom runs. been many improvements along the can get more relays and we can just keep ond seed, in the conference tourna- of the first. Opening the top of the Next up for the team was the way. building our team for next year.” ment. third, Evans hit one deep into cen- University of Saint Mary. The first Coach Dave Smith said, “Improve- The team will be losing four seniors The Lady Bulldogs lost their ter field for a double, Skahill hit game did not go the Lady Bull- ments were from top to bottom and but Coach Smith still has high hopes for first game of the tournament 11- a single, then Rikki Viehman, fr., dogs’ way, losing 2-1. Yates struck from the first event till the last. If we did next year. 0. Even with the loss the team brought in Evans on a sacrifice fly out four and gave up seven hits. anything well, it would be consistent “As far as next year, things look prom- bounced back to win their next two to right field. The second game did go the way improvement from everyone. We look ising. We are going to miss our four se- games in a row, 6-0 versus Kansas With the score of 3-3, Jessica of the Lady Bulldogs, winning 8-7 forward to continuing that [improve- niors (Beth Krehbiel, Tim Cox, Bryan Wesleyan University and 6-5 in Yates, fr., came to the plate and in eight innings. Mallory Yunge- ment] at the conference meet this Friday Grosbach and Troy McBroom). We will eight innings versus the University another sacrifice fly brought home berg, so., gave up five runs and and Saturday at Bethany.” need to continue working on numbers of Saint Mary. Skahill to take the lead 4-3. Once struck out five. “The season went well,” Smith said. and depth. I expect the underclassmen This is the farthest the Lady again the Lady Blue Jays answered The regular season is now at an “We are a more competitive team from and women to continue on the improve- Bulldogs have made it in the con- with 3 runs of their own, regaining end. Even with the rough start, top to bottom. We need to add depth and ment curve they started this year. More ference tournament in four years. the lead at 6-4. The Lady Bulldogs many of the players thought the fill in several events to be a more com- numbers and quality performances will “We started a little rocky but we put up two runs, one in the fourth season went well. petitive team. I would characterize the be the keys for next year,” Coach Smith pulled through,” Katie Hill, sr., and in the fifth taking the lead 7-6 “Overall I think we started off season as very successful.” said. said. to win the first game. Yates gave rocky, but we pulled together near Even with the different levels of im- The Lady Bulldogs will play their up three runs, walked one and the end and proved to people what next game versus Sterling College struck out six. Skahill led the hit- kind of team we really are.,” Ska- at 11 a.m. tomorrow. ting with three hits. hill said.
What to Box Score watch Softball (14-21, 6-10) for Today Conference Tournament Top Performers Track & Field @ KCAC MAC 0 (regular season) Friends 11 Championships Batting Average Triples Stolen Bases Complete Games 2 p.m. MAC 6 Viehman .359 Skahill 5 DeCavelle 15 Yates 15 Kansas Wesleyan 0 Miller .340 DeCavelle 4 Koch 7 Yungeberg 7 Softball @ KCAC DeCavelle .330 Yates 3 Skahill 5 Skahill 1 Tourament vs MAC 6 Sterling College 11 Saint Mary 5 F/8 INN Runs scored Home Runs Earned Run Average Innings Pitched a.m. Skahill 28 Viehman 4 Yates 2.85 Yates 113.0 Regular Season DeCavelle 23 Yates 4 Ziegler 3.67 Yungeberg 78.2 Saturday Viehman 22 Skahill 1 Yungeberg 4.00 Ziegler 21.0 MAC 8 Track & Field Saint Mary 7 F/8 INN Hits Runs Batted In Wins Strike Outs @ KCAC Viehman 37 Viehman 33 Yates 6 Yates 83 Championships MAC 1 Skahill 35 Yates 28 Yungeberg 4 Yungeberg 32 1 p.m. Saint Mary 2 Miller 34 DeCavelle 15 Ziegler 3 Skahill 6 Tuesday MAC 13 Doubles On-Base Percentage @ Tabor 1 Viehman 7 Viehman .419 Athletic Bar-B-Que Skahill 6 DeCavelle .390 @ Sport Center MAC 7 Miller 5 Ziegler .383 5:30 p.m. @ Tabor 6 May 5, 2006 7 So long to spring
s the school year comes to an end, so do spring sports. photos from Spectator archive In these last few weeks, the Thinclads sprint to the fin- Top: Taylor Parsons, fr., takes Aish line, softball rounds third and heads home, cheer- a swing at a pitch earlier this leading is ready to set their squad for next fall and the ultimate spring. Parsons finished the season with a batting average Frisbee team out throws around to pass the time. of .325 and played in 22 of the After a slow start, the softball team won eight of its last 12 team’s 35 games. games and the track and field team races into conference with great aspirations. Middle: Brooks Reale, soph., The softball team will play its fourth game of the conference middle, runs against swift com- tournament today at 11 a.m. The softball team hasn’t made it this petition in the 100-meter dash at the Tabor Invitational. Reale far in the conference tournament in over four years. currently holds the fifth fastest The track and field team is looking to place in upper ranks of time in the conference in the conference as they begin their bid for the conference title today 100-meter dash and looks to at 1 p.m. The team has many athletes looking to take home first win the conference title. place medals and many more to score points for the team. Below: Amy Ziegler, fr., fires in With the school year ending, the Mudhuckers travel to Lake- a pitch during a softball game side Park to play some ultimate Frisbee. The Mudhuckers usu- this spring. Ziegler pitched in ally participate in tournaments in the spring, but because of con- nine games and won three. flicts, will be unable to this year.
photos from Spectator archive
Above: Alan Grosbach, soph., plays catch with a fellow Mudhucker as the ultimate frisbee team warms up before their practice one afternoon.
Left: Kim Middlemist, fr., helps the cheerleading squad pump up the crowd at a home basketball game early in the spring. 8 May 5, 2006 Busy weekend planned HEATHER WILLIAMS Over 50 stu- Bulldog Visit Day, annual car show, ʻ40s, ʻ50s, ʻ60s, tion at 7 a.m. and the four-person Spectator Staff dents are expect- trucks, motorcycles scramble starting at 8 a.m. The ed from as far as mud volleyball tournament, and special inter- auction will be later that evening. PAGE hen it comes to the month California and golf tournament/auction, art reception, est. There will be a On Sunday, nearly 15 student Wof May, busy is the word Texas for this special section for teams will participate in the Stu- that comes to many peopleʼs one-on-one ex- concert to take place this weekend students of the res- dent Activities Board-sponsored minds. perience. toration program. mud volleyball tournament if the McPherson College is no differ- David Barrett, Live music will weather cooperates. ent due to a number of events it is associate director of admissions off the weekend, with the College be provided by “Fortune” and the The Senior Art Exhibit recep- hosting this weekend. and financial aid, said McPher- Automotive Restoration Students McPherson College Jazz Ensem- tion will take place in Friendship One such event is Bulldog Visit son College distinguishes itself (C.A.R.S.) Club car show follow- ble. Hall for Rylee Miller, sr., Rangely, Day, which provides a chance for from other schools because of its ing on Saturday from 9 a.m.-4 Prizes will be given out through- Colo., Alex Smith, sr., Olathe, and high school juniors and seniors to tremendous faculty, state-of-the- p.m. out the day and tours through Jon Toland, sr., Plano, Texas, and see what McPherson is all about. art buildings, internships and pro- Over 150 cars are expected in Templeton will be available. in Templeton Hall for Barton and Tomorrow, potential students will grams. the show. C.A.R.S. Club president Also on Saturday is the Pat Noyes Jared Hannawald, sr., Denton, have the chance to take campus Bulldog Visit Day is not the only Ross Barton, sr., Golden, Colo., Third Annual Golf Experience and Md., from 2-4 p.m. tours, meet with faculty and staff, event taking place this weekend. said some will just be on display, Sports Memorabilia Auction. The The band will perform its spring ask questions and get information Tonight, the annual Main Street while others will be judged in tournament will be at the Turkey concert at 3 p.m. in Brown Audi-
NEWS on majors and financial aid. Cruise from 6-8 p.m. will kick one of seven categories: pre-war, Creek Golf Course, with registra- torium.
photos by Benjamin Denton & Josh Hubin Clockwise from top left: Several McPherson College students pull Ryan Flores, jr., Bermuda Dunes, Calif., on a skateboard behind their pick-up Thursday afternoon. Tim Bender, jr., Highland Village, Texas, rides his bike backwards through the Dotzour Hall lobby. Flores is caught screaming while traveling at nearly 20 miles per hour on a skateboard, which was being pulled behind a pick-up. LeAnne Schmidt (left), fr., Macksville, and Ashley Laudick, fr., Salina, check out the latest edition of The Review in front of the Hoffman Student Union Thursday. Though these activities may seem crazy, many students come up with creative ideas to entertain themselves when they have downtime. Music students swamped with concerts AMANDA KEITH events,” Beaird said. “It takes it is still a good experience,” tions from Great Britain, Aus- written by Jeff Temple, the di- The final music event of the Spectator Staff a lot of time to prepare for Beaird said. tralia, Mexico, France, Africa rector of the MHS band. year is the choir concert on each, playing in band, singing The recitals on April 25 and and China. “Outdoor concerts donʼt May 14 at 4 p.m. in Mingen- or a music student like in choir or preparing pieces for May 2 featured 15 student Last Sunday, the band played have such a formal feel, which back Theatre. The choir will FJesse Beaird, jr., Olathe, the student recital.” performers who played gui- a more informal concert in the makes it easier to perform and perform a few lighter pieces, the end of the semester is the Music students take advan- tar, French horn, trombone, band shell at Lakeside Park. just have fun,” Beaird said. including a medley from the busiest time of year. As a mu- tage of the many opportunities piano, organ or sang. Some Several ensembles performed, The concert was interrupted popular Broadway musical, sic major, Beaird participates to perform near the end of the students performed more than including the McPherson High by a few minutes of rain and “Wicked.” in band and choir, performs in semester. one solo. School Jazz Band and the band members said a few peo- The McPherson College student recitals and played in For students who take private The band will perform this College Jazz Band, which in- ple left because of it. Singers will also sing some of the pit orchestra for the musi- lessons, student recitals can be Sunday at 3 p.m. in Brown cludes several members from Those who stayed were re- their literature. cal. nerve-racking. Auditorium. The program fea- the community. The College warded with ice cream and After the concert, student “It is hard sometimes to “Sometimes I donʼt feel like tures music from “around the Jazz Band played a Latin tune toppings provided by the pres- awards will be presented by participate in all of the music playing a solo for a recital, but world” and includes composi- entitled “Whatʼs the Score” identʼs office. the music faculty. News Briefs Annual Rock Swap this weekend
The McPherson Gem and Mineral Club is hosting its 14th Annual Rock Swap. The swap began this morning at 9 and will run through Sunday at 4 p.m. Attend the swap for chances to buy rocks, minerals, fossils and jewelry from across the United States, and for chances to win door prizes. Scripted Poetry winners to be announced today
Winners for the 2006 Poetry Month Project will be announced this afternoon. Read all the poems that were entered throughout April at http://wwwi.mcpherson.edu/~claryb/npm. Sculptures Last cosmic bowling night of the year
Tonight will mark the last bowling night for this year. It will take place at its normal time from 10:30 p.m. - 12:30 a.m. Michaela Groeblacher, alumna, designed these People for Peace to participate in parade sculptures for the theatre The McPherson College community is invited to march with People for department. The sculp- Peace in the All Schoolʼs Day Parade next weekend. For more information tures, which rest in front contact Kim Stanley by e-mail at [email protected] or by phone of Mingenback Theatre, at ext. 1252 or at home at (785) 241-7214. have inscriptions such Freshmen and sophomore seminars as, “music is the pulse that reflects society...” All freshmen and sophomore seminar students are required to meet on and “at the heart of the Monday at 11:30 a.m. in Brown Auditorium. ID cards will be scanned. theatre experience is the Applications being accepted for The Spectator performer.”
Anyone interested in applying for a position on The Spectator for next year, contact Shandi Tobias at ext. 1107 for an application. Please return applications to Shandi by Wednesday, May 10. photo by Benjamin Denton