Viewpoints In Campus Life In Sports Banning books can lead to McPherson College Choir Volleyball stuffs the Bethany ignorance of real world issues, marks its 75th year and Swedes’ undefeated streak making young people less epares for Sunday’s concert. with a 3-0 victory, giving the equipped to deal with them. pr PAGE 5 team its second KCAC win. PAGE 3 PAGE 7 The McPherson College Volume 92, Issue 3 PECTATOROctober 12, 2007 S THE STUDENTS’ VOICE SINCE 1916 MC HOMECOMING SCHEDULE OF ACTIVITIES Picking up the pieces Friday, October 12 7:15 a.m. – Golf Classic Tournament 4-person scramble (Turkey Creek Five months after a devastating tornado, Greensburg struggles for a return to normalcy Golf Course) 1:30 p.m. – Honors On Thursday, Sept. 27, the nado Recovery Organiza- was not restored until Aug. Convocation Young Kansas Press Association tion. “My mom looked at me 9, school began Aug. 15. Alumni Awards present- and Fort Hays State Uni- and said, ‘is this the end of The temporary school, ed (Brown Auditorium) versity hosted a media day the earth?’” which is two to three weeks Following Honors in Greensburg, Kan., to give Nearly 95 percent of the from completion, is taking Convo – Alumni Panel media outlets a chance to town was either destroyed or place in mobile units. Discussions (Select see the progress being made damaged. “We’ll be here at least two locations) in the town. Spectator edi- years,” said Darin Headrick, tor-in-chief Adrielle Harvey “Send bulldozers.” USD 422 superintendent. 7:30 p.m. – Athletic participated in the media Just after the storm hit, “Best case scenario, we’ll Hall of Fame Induction day. This is her report. many organizations that get in a new building fall Ceremony and Recep- wanted to help contacted 2009.” tion (Sport Center) ADRIELLE HARVEY James Bond, SCKTRO proj- Work on the kitchen, gym- 7:30 p.m. – Theatre Editor-in-Chief ect manager. The organiza- nasium and industrial arts alumni production of tions asked what resources building for the temporary “Noises Off” (Brown Last May, a tornado nearly Greensburg needed. school is currently taking Auditorium) wiped the town of Greens- Bond said, “Send bulldoz- place, and until the kitchen Saturday, October 13 burg off the face of the map. ers, there’s nothing left.” is finished, students will The EF-5 twister, with Five months later, the peo- continue eating sack lunches 7:15 a.m. – Registra- a 1.7-mile wide base and ple of Greensburg are taking daily. tion for Bulldog 5K winds exceeding 200 mph, progressive steps in the dis- “Long-range we’re going Walk/Run ripped through the town of placed community. to build a permanent school,” 8 a.m. – Bulldog 5K about 1,550 people, flatten- Clean-up and removal of Headrick said. “We want to Walk/Run ing buildings, caving houses debris still takes place on make sure it’s safe easy, ac- into their basements and up- a weekly basis, but what is cess. We want to make sure 8:30 a.m.-noon – Bull- rooting trees and power line more exciting to commu- it’s bikeable, walkable.” dog Visit Day for high poles. nity members is the begin- This year’s enrollement K- school students “Tons of trees looked ning stages of building and 12 is now about 196, com- 9 a.m.-2 p.m. – Antique like braided hair during the repairing homes. The town pared to last year’s 263. and classic cars on storm,” said Matt Deighton, also realized the importance “It’s going to take us, I Photo by Adrielle Harvey display (Lawn north of a Greensburg resident and of normalcy for the children Miller Library) volunteer coordinator for and quickly began work on Please see PIECES, page 8 A brand new street sign in Greensburg overlooks a makeshift 10 a.m.-2 p.m. – Inflat- South Central Kansas Tor- a school. Though electricity sign used after the twister destroyed the town in May. able toys (Mingenback Mall) 10 a.m.-1 p.m. – Fair Young Alumni awards with booths, games, food and fun (Miller Library area) at Honors Convo Friday 11:30 a.m. to 1:15 p.m. – Tailgate party COURTNEY BOHNENBLUST proved by the board of trust- sociation. lunch for the entire Spectator Staff ees. All alumni are eligible “Wylene and I decided campus, alumni and for nominations, with prefer- a long time ago that we families (Mingenback Homecoming is not only a ence given to those celebrat- couldn’t follow two careers Mall) time of reunion, but a time ing reunions between 10 and simultaneously,” Lengel of recognition. Three alum- 30 years. said. So in 1993, they de- Noon – Dayton Ro- ni have been chosen for the Doug Lengel earned a cided he would stay home throck Alumni Fellows 2007 Young Alumni Award. bachelor of arts degree in and work at the church while luncheon (Mingenback The recipients are Doug history from McPherson and she pursued her career in Theatre; pre-registration Lengel ‘82, Shannan Kirch- a master’s degree in eco- the pharmaceutical/biotech required) ner-Holmes ‘92, and Jenny nomics from Wichita State field. 1:30 p.m. – Football Stover-Brown ‘97. University. Lengel and his wife reside game vs. Haskell In- The first awards were giv- Lengel instructed at the in Carlsbad, Calif., where he dian Nations University en in 1994. The purpose is college from 1985-86 before serves as secretary at his lo- (McPherson Stadium; “to recognize achievement becoming an assistant bank cal church. free to the public) and potential for accom- examiner with the Federal Shannan Kirchner-Hol- Following football plishment of McPherson Deposit Insurance Corpora- mes, Port Townsend, Wash., game – Ultimate Fris- College young alumni” and tion. His long list of positions holds a bachelor’s degree in bee (Lakeside Park) those who exhibit qualities include associate professor biology from McPherson. of scholarship, participation of business at three colleges, She now practices family 5:30 p.m. – Women’s Photo by Shaun Griffin and service. an associate academic dean, medicine after receiving her soccer (McPherson Several students participate in the Tug of War Sunday at Recipients are recom- sales work at Barrier Motors, Stadium) Lakeside Park as part of the sMACdown activities. mended by the Alumni and later education director Please see ALUMNI, page 8 7 p.m. – Alumni volley- Awards Committee and ap- for the Master Builders As- ball scrimmages (Sport Center) 7:30 p.m. – Men’s 65 prospective students to visit on Saturday soccer (McPherson Stadium) KIMBERLY MORRIS on campus by stopping at much help among the cam- dents and their families, Sunday, October 14 Spectator Staff their booths. pus community. Not only is while talking to them about I can’t think of The families will also find the faculty and staff work- life and the different pro- 10:15 a.m. – Worship a better day than (Church of the Brethren) A tradition is coming about out about the admissions and ing together to create a good grams at McPherson Col- at McPherson College. For ‘‘Homecoming. financial aid process and stu- experience for these future lege. The ambassadors give 11 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. – the third consecutive year, dents services opportunities. students, but also the various the students their first im- Brunch (Cafeteria) Bulldog Visit Day will be – Dave Barrett’’ They can also see the clubs and student ambassa- pressions of what the school 2 p.m. – Choir & Alumni held during Homecoming alumni theatre production dors. is like. Concert (Brown Audito- Weekend. “Noises Off,” and the foot- The clubs on campus have “First impressions are im- rium) “Bulldog Visit Day is a a.m. on Saturday. ball and soccer games. been working to create fun portant and I want to help way students interested in Barrett expects 65 pro- Bulldog Visit Day is a way and interactive booths for the make sure our prospective For additional Home- attending McPherson Col- spective students to be on that the college created to campus community and visi- students get a good one,” said coming information, lege can find out more about campus for the event. help students to make a bet- tors. These booths are a way student ambassador Melisa visit www.mcpherson. McPherson College by vis- Throughout the day, stu- ter educated decision by vis- to educate people about what Grandison, fr., Quinter. edu/alumni/homecom- iting campus,” said David dents and their parents will iting the college. their clubs are and what they There will be two more ing or contact Sally Nel- Barrett, associate director get the chance to talk with “I can’t think of a better do in and out of the campus visit days during the school son, director of Alumni of admissions and financial the faculty and staff. They day than homecoming,” Bar- community. year, the first on Feb. 9, Development, at (620) aid. will also get an opportunity rett said. Student ambassadors will 2008 and the next on May 3, 242-0438. The day kicks off at 8:30 to look at the various clubs Bulldog Visit Day requires be giving tours to the stu- 2008. 2 Th e Spectator Viewpoints October 12, 2007 LEAD EDITORIAL Welcome to Tuberville Homecoming is about welcoming alumni back to campus Alumni are the history of the college. Its reputation and standing was established on the merits of alumni. Without the support of past students the very existence of the college would be in jeopardy. With events like eat- ISSUE: ing contests, movie Meaning of star day, royalty vot- Homecoming ing and bonfi re night OUR POSITION: Homecoming is a going on, it is easy to school-wide effort lose sight of the true to welcome alumni meaning of Home- back to campus.