BAGP THE IPE 1955 2012 C O E V E E G N A N T C O L L THEThursday, March 1, 2012 - Vol. 58.20 14049 Scenic Highway, LookoutBAGPIPE Mountain, Georgia, 30750 bagpipeonline.com A Time of Giving Transition by MaryLynn Alexander Back Transferring athletic membership from NAIA DII to NCAA DIII by Grant Thomas at Covenant has been tedious, and while an overall positive shift, some The senior class gift is not momentary affects have been quite meant to be a student’s last gift hard for athletes, coaches, and the to the College, but the begin- administration alike. ning of an alumnus’ giving to Covenant began transferring the college. The future alumni athletic membership from the Na- of 2012 plan to start their giving tional Association of Intercollegiate to Covenant by leaving us with a Athletics Division II to National fire pit in Blackwatch Gardens, Collegiate Athletic Association Di- between Mac and Founders. vision III in July 2009. The college Seniors aim to raise a bare will enter the fourth and final year minimum of $2000 that is being of the transition in July 2012 and matched one to one by an alum- Juliet Cangelosi obtain full membership in July 2013. nus of a previous year. The goal Emily Ford, with her first child, Ash, during Student Appreciation Day last spring. “Institutionally and mission- date for the fire pit is April 1, ally, Covenant has always been in but the aim for the construction line with the philosophy of other of the fire pit is to start as soon NCAA DIII institutions and has as full funding is met. always sought to bring in academi- But why a fire pit? “A fire pit She Had Us at Hello cally competent, Christ-centered represents a lot of what we love athletes,” said Laura Peterson, the about Covenant College. It’s by Wynn Bennett interim position has turned into and develop at such a pivotal point College’s NCAA Compliance Co- something that’s beautiful and years of dedicated service and of their lives,” said Ford. ordinator, explaining why the switch will nurture the type of fellow- Ten years ago, Maclellan/Rymer commitment to the students and She has gladly put her whole heart was a natural step for Covenant. ship and conversations that are Hall had a Resident Director named community at Covenant College. into serving the Covenant commu- During the transition, the school already occurring on campus. Emily Grosselink. Now, a decade Ford oversees the many aspects of nity, quoting Thessalonians 2:8 as the needs to turn in an annual report Plus it’s fun,” said Peter Mc- later, she is Emily Ford, Covenant’s Residence Life, such as the hiring reason for her years of commitment and an institutional self study guide Crory, who is the vice president Associate Dean of Students and and training of our resident directors, to Student Development: “We loved yearly. The annual report contains of the senior class. Residence Life. She is also a mother their assistants, and residential assis- you so much that we were delighted the rosters, schedules, box scores and “I think there will be a lot of of two young kids, and as the 2011- tants, housing for incoming students to share with you not only the Gospel results from all athletic teams, prov- events that could be centered 2012 academic year concludes, she is and upperclassmen, and residence of God, but our lives as well, because ing that they have met the NCAA around it,” said senior and vice preparing to leave Covenant in order hall programs and activities. you had become so dear to us.” DIII requirements. The institutional president of the student body, to be a full-time parent. “It is such a blessing to be able to When she began working at Cov- self study guide contains informa- Continued on page 2News Continued on page 2News Continued on page 3News What had started as a one-year walk alongside students as they grow Arts Opinions Sports TV Review: The Equation That Highlights The River Changes Everything News: 2 The Bagpipe Vol. 58.20 Giving Back million is from alumni. “We’d like Continued from front page to have alumni take ownership of that entire fund,” said Mahla. “It’s less about the size of gift Anne McNutt. “It would also and more about the commit- be a cool hangout spot. I would ment,” said senior Ben Scott. hangout there if I was still a Covenant is an expensive place student next year.” and some people might have bad McCrory is confident that the experiences, but he said, “If you senior class will raise the money believe in Covenant, it’s good to by April 1, if not before then. Any consider contributing financially.” funds past the goal of $2000 will A senior gift usually marks go to making the the fire pit “that the first gift towards the college much better,” according to Mc- as a student, and the advance- Crory. “What’s more important ment offices stores givers’ names is to have a wide base of senior in hopes of future financial participation that communicates commitment and a life-long that they really care about this relationship with the college. “If place and care about its future.” you believe in what Covenant Assistant Alumni Director College stands for then giving to Tim Mahla, who is helping over- Covenant is an honorable thing see the senior class’s first steps to do” said Mahla. into the alumni giving process, Those tight on cash can con- said, “the alumni office wants to tribute in other ways, according be of service to the rest of gradu- to Mahla. Praying, recruiting, ating student’s lives, by caring, and working with the Center for by serving, and by providing the Calling and Career as an alumni opportunity to serve the college.” also support the school. The Current tuition cost, as high as most important of these being it seems, does not cover cost of praying for Covenant. Covenant’s annual budget, and generally an amount of $2.2 mil- If you would like to help the senior lion is required to bridge that gap class reach their goal, you can talk in Covenant’s annual fund, so that to a senior manning the table in Carter lobby, or visit http://www. the college can continue. Typically, Naomi Belz about one fourth of that $2.2 covenant.edu/giving. Tim Goldsmith sits at the senior gift table. Emily Ford “Because of the high demands priority,” said Ford. a loved member of the community. Continued from front page of my job and my desire to put my Ford still hopes to be involved “It is certainly a loss to Covenant,” Correction family as my top priority, I believe in Covenant’s community, and she says Brad Voyles, Vice President for enant, Ford did not know whether God has changed my calling. My remains a part of the Covenant fam- Student Development and Dean of The News article “Keeping It marriage and family would also be husband and I have decided that ily — her husband will continue to Students. “She took great ownership Real” in Bagpipe issue 18.58 was one of her callings, but she remained now that we have two kids, it would work for Safety and Security, and her of the residence life program. She written by Grace Sharrar. focused on her vocation in Residence be best for all of us if I stayed home stepson is joining the student body was a great partner in the work of Life. In 2006, however, Greg Ford with them full-time,” said Ford. as a freshman in the fall of 2012, student development.” came to Covenant as the Director Ford has found it challenging to giving her every opportunity to stay Janet Hulsey, Director of Academic of Safety and Security. They began balance her job and her family, and at active on campus. Support, says of Ford: “She has made a to date in 2007, and they married times she has been faced with the dif- “I’m not exactly sure what that will lasting impact on hundreds of students. in June 2008. But while Ford has ficult decision to put her work before look like, but I’m willing to help out We will not be able to find someone maintained her dedication to her job, her family. But that is going to change. wherever I’m needed,” said Ford. to fill her shoes. I do think that we will family has naturally brought changes “The Lord has provided a way Ford’s departure comes with a find someone who brings their own to her personal life, including the for us that I’m able to stay at home sense of understanding about the unique gift set to Covenant, and makes addition of two new members. with my kids, so that they are my top necessity of it. But she has become an impact in a different way.” Faculty Quote of the Week I don’t like to read. I like to smoke. I do read the cigar box label and the Surgeon General’s warning. - Prof. Dodson Vol. 58.20 The Bagpipe News: 3 The Verdict Transitions Continued from front page Yes... to shorts. tion about financial aid, recruiting, and the involvement of school lead- No... to your pasty ership in the activities of athletics. white pre-spring- Athletes are getting affected too. The school is only granted pro- break legs. visional membership during this four-year process, barring athletic teams from post-season play in NCAA DIII.