I I I I I I I Photo by Andrea Schneider Ltfe 4 AfhteftC} 24 MUj} 50 O!'jantzafttlnJ; 76 AcademtcJ; 100 index 116 5 Bui'"" Top: Members of the Purple Team pull their weight tug-aI-war Left: Brad Thomason and Nick Ross, both freshmen, attempt their balloon secure in a Builder Camp balloon race. Above: Blake Carter, Jordan Jarnagin, Nathan Buchmueller, Rowzee, Andrew Bonvehi, Kaeli Sullivan, Sierra Bergstrom, Abby Bartel, all freshmen, do a little Builder dance. 6 (Photos by Sarah Morton) Above: Katie Rodgers, freshman, lets a hula hoop fly in one of the many team-build­ ing activities at Builder Camp. Right: Kenneth Beeker, freshman, competes for the black team in the potato sack race as part of Builder Olympics. Below: Josh Burch, freshman shows his true Builder Spirit with ceremonial war paint. (Photos by Sarah Morton) One of the newest traditions at Southwestern Col­ really a good way to get to know the people you're lege is Builder Camp. It's a three-day adventure in going to be around for the next three or four years." which incoming freshmen are sent to Rock Springs said Kyger Veatch, freshman. 4-H Ranch near Junction City the week Group leaders for the event consisted before classes start with the goal of mak­ of Southwestern's student life staff, and ing their class a stronger unit. members of Student Government Asso­ "Builder Camp was a great way for ciation. Their group reaped the benefits the freshman class to get to know each of the event as well. other and to meet new people," said Jon "Builder Camp really brought us to­ Snyder, freshman. gether as a team," group leader Carmor Students felt that being away from Bliss, sophomore, said. "We all had to var. Ipt to keep ,ampus helped make the event more work together to make the week suc­ sllccessful. cessful, and we got to have fun with a r, Brooke "We had no choice but to get to know lO-minute skit to recap the week. It was I, and people because we were out in the a fun time!" middle of nowhere. Builder Camp is Sc.o-t+ "'I':""" - __- _ fllLL fRENIY "I liked seeing people on the spinning carnival ride, their facial expres- - AboVE sizzle Righ ' Fall Fl ----1.---------Below by M It' ad Above: Roberto Dos Santos, men's soccer coach, enjoys a ride on t, Fa ferris wheel with his two sons. (Photograph by Sarah Morton) for \ Left: Giovanni Garcia, sophomore, awaits a ride on the swings. (P den1 tograph by Sarah Morton) and Right: Kayla Tibbs, sophomore, and Jenn Nicholson, senior, decora ties the softball stone during the rock painting ceremony. (Photograph Andrea Schneider) , '.""11,sions, the screaming" and laughing" Latoya Nash, senior Above: Tiffany Whittenberg, freshman and RoShawna Deloney, freshman ride the sizzler during the carnival. (Photograph by Sarah Morton) Right: The ferris wheel is one of the many rides that adorn Key Hole drive during the Fall Frenzy carnival. (photograph by Sarah Morton) Below: Denae Weber, freshman, paints a rock for the Ward Cole mound. (Photograph by Andrea Schneider) It's like welcome back to the flow of students," said Tommy Ca tor, junior. things," said Jason Jeschke, sophomore. Every two years the celebration is Atime to just breathe before return­ hi ghlighted by a carniva1. This year ing to the monotony of college life, Fall there were several rides to be ridden Frenzy is what begins Builder tradition. and prizes to be won. The week long celebration includes Stud nts also enj yed snow cones YarioLls activities planned by the office from Winfield 's popular Rainbow of Campus life. Snow. Fall frenzy starts with move-in day Je chke said, " ... Builder tradition is I the for upperclassmen and transfer stu­ nothing but memories and hen stu­ )ho- dents. "It was a great time to get out dents are able to get out of their typical and meet the new freshmen. The activi­ routines to make memories with class­ rate ties helped me get to know the new mate . They build trad ition naturally. " 1 by A~~ 9 Homecominj Top: Jason l\t1aisog, senior, stands atop the International Club homecoming float, which won the parade's float contest. Left: Russell Lester, freshman, looks to eliminate a competitor in second-annual Homecoming Dodgeball Tournament. Above: Nearly 5,000 fans showed up to cheer the Moundbuilder football team to a 28-21 win over St. Mary. (Photos by Diane 10 rlJ t jrought us together and helped make the week successful." . Jason Maisog, senior I',••,."",.,,, Top: SGA members Ryan Amberg, junior, and Andrae Harper, senior, ignite the traditional Homecoming bonfire. Right: Jinx members Brooke Newcomer, freshman, and Andrea Maxwell, senior, move to the beat in the group's debut performance at halftime of the Homecoming football game. Below: Cheerleader Peggy Williams, freshman , leads fans at the annual bonfire pep rally. (Photos by Diane Dixon) As one of the most notable traditions at Southwest­ following the bonfire were a new addition to this ern,homecoming week is always jam-packed with year's festivities, and Southwestern's new dance team, special events to make the week fun. This year was better known as "Jinx" gave their debut at halftime of no exception. From Purple Storms to the football game. dodgeball, and from bowling to fire­ "The fireworks were great," said Pahri works and bonfires, many students Hafez, senior. "I've been here four years and enjoyed having a variety of activities the fireworks and the bonfire were the best to choose from. I've seen yet! They definitely added a lot to liThe bonfire was definitely my Homecoming week." f vorite part of Homecoming week," The Southwestern football team concluded Jessica Dibble, sophomore, said. "It's the week with their first win of the season, a agreat tradition, and it always makes 28-21 win over the University of Saint Mary. he for so~e fun pictures!" liThe Builders' first win was a great way This year's homecoming featured to cap a busy and exciting week," said Nate several firsts. Friday night fireworks Jones, sophomore. n) Sca++­ 11 HOMECOMING - "I was ha our football team won the homecomin ame ~ Above: Andrew Cherry, senior and Leah Rankin, senior are nar­ homecoming king and queen . Left: DH Hawkins, junior, and Sheleah Taylor, Director of Ca Life, referee the dodgeball tournament. Right: Brenda Banda, senior gets dizzy while in participating the B er Olympics. (Photographs by Diane Dixon) 12 me against St. Mary, after being 0-5!" Prince Ezeala, senior ,t's all alJoulllallilion Above: The men of Phi Delta Theta form an S as the finale of their spirit contest skit. RighI: The sky is a canvas during the alumni fireworks display. Below: Brandon Hessing, junior and Giovanni Garcia, sophomore, work together in a race during Builder Olympics. (Photographs by Diane Dixon) "If we go 0-6 Saturday, I'm going a year opportunity to play football and to cry," said Floyd Webb, defen­ push a girl here and there." sive coach. Everyone gets a chance to be invovled The football team finally pulled with the activities. There's a dodgeball tour through scoring 28-21 over the nament, spirit contest, Builder Olympics, University of St. Mary. campus beautification, and even a parade. Bringing the fun filled week to "Southwestern has a tradition of excel­ an exciting close; while also being lence and homecoming rekindles that," the highlight of a week of competi­ says Daniel Smiley, sophomore. tion. "Having the alumni on campus and unit­ re named "It's just fun," said Amanda Pro­ ing past students with the present- drives ehl, junior. "All the competition that competitive spirit to new heights,"said Campus and powder puff; getting that once Smiley. A~(':(I the Build­ Above: The Lady Builder soccer team Joe Wood, coach, Rene Schwan, fr man, Tina Harkness, junior, Katie Timmer, sophmore, Kelli Bryant, sophrr;" Anna Madrigal, senior, Shannon Varney, sophmore, Kayla Summers, ~ "SC man, Natalie Snow, sophmore, Brooke Godbey, sophmore, Taylor Aid bring freshman, Phylicia Allen, pose for a holiday picture (Photograph by Sa to:gethtl Morton) Left: The athletic training tree, decorated with Gatorade cups, won the de rating competition. (Photograph by Janelle Howard) Right: Darius Hopkins, sophmore, D H Hawkins, junior, Bryant Andrews, nior, and Lin Roberts, junior enjoy the celebration. (Photo by Sarah Morto 14 Above: Band members Ann Weese, sophomore, Andrea Schneider, sophomore, Jeff Sadler, freshman, and Trish Roudybush play Christmas carols on Christy's front lawn.(Photo by Janelle Howard) RighI: Katy Raybern, sophomore, sings carols for her classmates. (Photo by Sarah Morlon) Below:Kommanique Wallace, senior, keeps warm with a cup of hot chocolate. (Photo by Sarah Morton) It was almost a perfect setting for fun," said Robyn Crosby, senior. the second annual STUFU Christ­ SCATS, the campus organization of stu­ mas tree-lighting ceremony. A dent athletic trainers, won this year's tree­ fresh layer of snow blanketed King decorating contest. Drive, the SC band played Christ­ "We wanted to decorate our tree in a way mas carols, and students sipped that reflected our staff. So naturally we went hot cocoa as campus organizations with what we know best tape and sports," showcased their ability to decorate said Amanda Beadle, assistant athletic train­ I fresh· 1mare Christmas trees. er. fresh­ uSC Christmas allowed us to The event ended with the lighting of a Ildrieh bri ng all our ideas of Christmas large Christmas tree at the east end of King Sarah together in one celebration, it was Drive. de eo- WS, ju­ Jrton) 15 Concens & PlalS Top: Abram Rankin, freshman , Sarah Fraiser, freshman , Brett S' freshman , Careth Eaton, senior, Kyler Chase, sophomore, Emily ph ens, freshman, and Blake Carter, freshman , star in 'Rite of ~~ ;'~)hE!nOl_ Left: Dr.