F aces of Southwestern College The Moundbuilder 2004-2005 r Sarah Abu-Hasira Don Berg Ben Carden Zach Badie Brian Brazill Southwestern College was founded in 1885 by the Southwest Conference of Methodist Episco­ pal Church. It graduated its first class in 1889. SC is celebrating its 120th year in existence. SC earned its accreditation in 1917 from North Central Association of Schools and Colleges. In 195 most of the main administrative building (at that time called Richardson) burned, but the four pil­ lars that overlooked the Walnut Valley remained. With only three buildings at that point, one of which just burned and another condemned, the future of the college was very much in doubt. In June of 1950, the Central Kansas Conference of the United Methodist Church voted to continue the college and assure its future through "The Million Dollar Building Program." Richardson was rebuilt and christened as the now known Christy Administration Building. Right: Scott Stoughton plays catch with a teammate during football practice. (photo by Robert Leis) Far Right: Miranda Harris and Amber Stewart enjoy a drink at O'Kelley's bar while Brant Littrell plays the air guitar. (photo by Matt Scott) Above: Scott Hooker, Vince DeGrado, and Brant Littrell Above: Christina Chevreaux, Pahri Hafez, and Lesl show school spirit as they support the basketball players. Bennett all dressed up at the Beta Sigma Phi Winter (photo by Szetho Shan Lin) Formal. (photo by Tara Pagenkopf) 2 Taryn Brand Left: Scott Kuhn, Michael Stolzle, Chris Norris, Joel Wilke, and Josh Melcher pose with their giant snowman they built in the Warren lawn. (photo by Christy Hopkins) Below: Sarah Kallail, Nick Sparacino, Bernardo Alva­ rez, Josh Melcher, and Matt Hodges pose during their improv slideshow game. (photo by Elise Eilts) Left: Andrea Zanatta, Nata­ lie Carlson, and Mollie Foster show off their Leadership poster at the Activity fair. (photo Szetho Shan Lin) Far Left: The bonfire at Homecoming burns out of control as members of the Winfield fire department try to keep it under control. (photo by Miranda Harris) : Purple Storm reacts to another point in a bas­ Above: Mark Chan, Tommy Castor, Steph Harris, Cody I game. (photo by Szetho Shan Lin) Kitzke, and Joel Wilke get their drums ready before Purple storm. (photo by Sarah Morton) 3 Mira Minner Dani McCaulley Lindsay Morgan Josh Melcher Eloy Mendoza One of the greatest mysteries of the history of Southwestern College is the 77 steps. They were built about the same time as Richardson Hall (now known as Christy Administration Building) around the early 1900s. They were first renovated in 1985 and then again this past year. The real question, however, is why 77 steps. When approached, many individuals and departments were stumped. Even former archivist, Jerry Wallace, could not explain such a number. Many ries were entertained, however. One such story was related to the alma mater, which happens to have 77 words to it. It can be concluded that in an effort to remember the alma mater each step was assigned a particular word for the graduates to recite as the approached the top. By far, the story that resurfaced the most was that it just happened to take 77 steps to reach the apex of t hill from the foot of the hill. So to this date, it will be maintained that the contractors of 1907 fou out that 77 approximately 14-inch steps reached the apex of the hill from the bottom. This is why there are 77 steps leading up to the front of the Christy Administration Building. Right: Danecia Williams and Levi Moreland hang out at Java Jinx. (photo by Robert Leis) Far Right: Danielle McCaulley, Mollie Foster, and Monica Mor­ rison gather around the newest Warren resident. (photo by Christy Hopkins) Above: Megan Whitaker and Heidi Lake peek over the Above: April McCormick surveys the crowd with her stands to find a camera at Purple Storm. (photo by Sarah favorite SC glasses. (photo by Sarah Morton) Morton) 4 Meggie Mojica Cassandra McGowan Nick Mattingly York Moon Left: JJ Marafioti hugs Ehren Penix from behind at the Moundbuilding Ceremony. (photo by Elise Eilts) Below: Sarah Kallail sneaks on stage during a 9 lives show. (photo by Elise Eilts) Left: Brandon Hessing takes "-I:~~~IL. pictures at a cross coun­ try meet. (photo by Sarah Morton) Far Left: Janine Peltz, Niki Goubeaux, and Janet Smith smile for the camera. (photo = =;;::;:;:==--­by Sarah Morton) Lindsay Morgan sounds the alarm while Amie Above: Avea Howard, Jason Moore, and Keira Bell watches the opponent quake with fear at Purple (photo by Szetho Shan lin) (photo by Sarah Morton) 5 Mollie Foster Toby Chavez Chelsea Epler Michael Daniels Kristine Fowler ,If you could trade places with someone, who would it be and why? Britney Spears- she's hot! Tara Revell Brad Pitt. He is with one of the most beautiful women in the world and he was in Fight Club. Come on! Barton Jessica Simpson - 2 words, and they are Nick Lachey. Laura Zink Paris Hilton, wouldn't it be nice to be famous for no reason? Sarah Kallail Someone who was exactly like me, but better looking, then I'd be afraid to look at mirrors. Bret Bement No one, it's good to be me Zach Osten Dave Navarro, because Carmen Electra is his wife. Dustin Holley Usher, because he is black and he can dance. Nicole Guthrie Jay-Z, he is slowly taking over the world. Brandon Hessing Right: Jazz Carreon, John Kapavik, Jason Moore, Andrae Harper, Brandon Smith, and Kevin Peck watch the girls' cross coun­ try race. (photo by Sarah Morton) Far Right: Josh Melcher pulls suggestions from the audience at 9 Lives. (photo by Elise Eilts) Above: Elizabeth Hull adds finishing touches to her rock Above: Tommy Castor and Jo Wooldridge join Josef at Rock Painting. (photo by Elise Eilts) Felver, Nicole Shidler, Adam Dees , and Megan Whita at Builder Camp. (photo by Kate Hutchens) 6 Alia Collingwood Chris Cochran De'Andre Foster Sara Dauber Eric Dickson Left: Theresa Laws isn't worried about her bowling score. (photo special to The Moundbuilder) Below: JJ Marafioti enjoys being the center of atten­ tion in The Wiz. (photo special to The Moundbuilder) Left: The Jinx tries 'his moves on Christy Hop­ kins. (photo special to The Moundbuilder) Far Left: Kassie Wendler, Ky Moots, and Nicole Shidler keep warm while support­ ....-..aI.. ing the cross country team. (photo by Sarah Morton) Above: Andrea Zanatta, Joel Wilke, Lindsay Morgan, Above: Adam Thompson mans the annual pumpkin ~r Jenn Cox, Dani McCaulley, and Mollie Foster protect patch to raise money for Discipleship's mission trip. their caramel apples from Brent Inkelaar and Sarah (photo by Szetho Shan Lin) Hodgkinson. (photo by Martin Rude) f au h Thomas Nelson Tara Pagenkopf Jeff Muturi Zach Osten Roger PemhOr"t"nII What/who would you want with you if you were stranded on a desert island? My fiance - so I can have sex! Tara Revell Miranda Harris and mucho cerveza JR Massey My mama so she could cook for me. Ced Riley Beer. Matt Scott Wonder Woman, so she could carry me home. Bret Bement The volleyball named Wilson off the movie Cast Away. Wes Pekarek Kristen McCart and a case of beer (Budlight) of course. Taryn Brand Coffee, a good book, Reese's and Chad Michael Murray, oh and sunscreen. Alyssa Mason Right: Bernardo Alvarez, York Moon, and Sarah Kallail have fun at 9 Lives. (photo by Elise Eilts) Far Right: Szetho Shan Lin and Ben Rivers present the baby Jesus after Eagerheart. (photo by Elise Eilts) Above: Members of the women's basketball team sup­ Above: The choir gets down at a basketball game. ports the women's tennis team. (photo by Szetho Shan (photo by Szetho Shan Lin) Lin) 8 Andrew Pearson Angela Naasz Carlos Nogami Alexis Morrison Left: Anthony Pool shows off his bling bling . (photo by Kate Hutchens) Below: Friends help each other up at Crazy Olympics. (photo by Elise Eilts) Left: Lin Roberts and Autumn Worten clean up the community. (photo special to The Moundbuilder) Far Left: Keren Talamantes slides down the 77. (photo by Szetho Shan Lin) : Josef Felver, Lindsay Morgan, Andrew Cherry, Above: Ruth Guernsey gives blood during the blood Ky Moots have fun at FCA. (photo by Szetho Shan drive. (photo by Szetho Shan Lin) 9 r Caleb Hartman Blake Hemberger Warren Hanson Bonnie Haslouer T.J. Harris What is the most embasassing thing that has happened to you in college? At All-Star Sports on a trip with StuFu, SGA and Residence Life I got soaked on the bumper boats and got '"'0.... \.1". drying my panties under the hand dryer with my butt lodged between the counter and dryer. Tia Leach When I slid on my butt in front of the whole freshman class at Builder Camp. Meg McGuire Passing out at 8:00 on Valentine's Day sophomore year. Ken Barton "Head-butting ." Amber Stewart Falling asleep on my desk in class and waking up in a big puddle of my own drool. Wes Pekarek Got caught stealing toilet paper at the girl's dorm. Jeremy Ryman Got ink on my mouth from my pen and I didn't find out for a long time. Andrew McGee Right: SC crowd goes crazy as they try to catch goodies the cheerleaders threw out during the Central Christian basketball game. (photo by Szetho Shan Lin) Far Right: A downtown Winfield window the Beta Sigma Phi girls painted during homecoming. (photo by Josie Bartel) Above: Early risers or night owls of SC see many tacular sunrises in Winfield.