VOLUME 89, ISSUE 2 The McPherson College OCTOBER 8, 2004 Homecoming dorm cheers performed at bon fire. PECTATORPECTATOR Page 5 SS SERVING TO INFORM A COMMUNITY – SINCE 1916 Homecoming celebrated tomorrow NEWS BRIEFS Official Homecoming concert enrollment scheduled Sunday numbers are in The McPherson College Choir Official enrollment will open its 2004-05 season with numbers for fall 2004 the annual Homecoming Concert were made public on on Sunday, October 10, at 2 p.m. Sept. 24, the 20th day at the McPherson Church of the of classes. There are Brethren. The choir is conducted 480 students this year, by Dr. Steven Gustafson, profes- which includes 424 sor of music, who holds the full-time students and Dotzour Chair of Music and is in 56 part-time students. his 25th year on the McPherson Twenty-six of those College faculty. Accompanist is part-time students are Amanda Snell, a junior from McPherson. in the R3 degree com- The program presents a wide pletion program. variety of American choral litera- The enrollment num- ture beginning with Rene bers fit with what was Clausen’s recent setting of “Softly anticipated, said and Tenderly.” Other contempo- Karlene Tyler, associ- rary works include Bradley ate dean of student Ellingboe’s arrangement of “The records. This year’s Lord’s Prayer,” Keith PHOTO BY MICHAEL JARDON numbers matched the McCutchen’s “Amazing Grace” The 2004 Homecoming Queen and King will be selected from six senior candidates. From left, Joe Blas, projected budget. written in traditional gospel style, Sumner, Wash.; Rebecca Stover, Quinter; Nick Griggs, Colorado Springs; Andrea Gonzales, Elizabeth, The over-all retention and David Child’s setting of “A Colo.; and Nathan Porter, Quinter. Not pictured is Samantha Bishop, Ft. Worth, Texas. rate was 78 percent, Blessing” using the poetry of Sara Teasdale and John 14:27. eight percent higher From Broadway, the choir will than the retention goal Homecoming throughout the week present “Highlights from ‘A set for this year. Chorus Line,’” the long-running “It is exciting to see KIMBERLY MORRIS musical written by Marvin people everywhere News Editor 2004 HOMECOMING SCHEDULE Hamlisch. At the conclusion of and feel the energy,” the program, choir alumni will be said Laura Eells, During the last week many Friday, Oct. 8 invited to join the choir in singing provost and dean of Homecoming events have taken “Be Ye Glad,” a work composed the faculty. 1:30 p.m. .Honors Convocation specifically for the McPherson place. The dorms have been com- Brown Auditorium “McPherson College College Choir by Michael Kelly peteing in different events to earn has a growing spirit.” 7:15 a.m. .Alumni Lectures & Panels Blanchard. money for the dorms. Througout Various Locations –Kana Bessho Also performing is the college the week students showed their 7:30 p.m. .Any Number Can Die Staff Writer school spirit by wearing their Theatre Production, Brown Auditorium select vocal ensemble, The McPherson College Singers. clothes a certain way each day. Saturday, Oct. 9 Monday started the competition The group, which recently per- Dance lessons to 7:15 a.m. .Bulldog 5K Fun Run/Walk formed for the 25th consecutive with a food relay. Students want- McPherson Stadium Track start shortly ing to show their school spirit wore year at the Kansas City 8 a.m. .Athletic Hall of Fame Inductions Renaissance Festival, will share thier pajamas to class. Metzler Sport Center started out strong by winning the various madrigals and a Scottish Cultural dance will 9:30 a.m. .Teacher Education Alumni Fellow Award ballad. The program also fea- first competition. Jamison Center, Miller Library start next Tuesday, tures a trumpet trio prepared by On Tuesday was wear McPherson 10:30 a.m. .Hospitality Center Open Oct. 12, from 5:15 to McPherson College’s new band clothing. The competition was Tug Sport Center 6:15 in Mingenback director, Dr. Scott Tomlison. a war. Metzler again stayed in the Homecoming Fair and Booths Theatre. “The College Choir has added lead by winning again. Pre-game . .Homecoming Coronation a number of talented new singers Those interested in Wednesday was wearing clothes McPherson Stadium joining the dancers backwards, inside out or any other this year while retaining almost 1:30 p.m. .Football v. St. Mary may check in at the weird way. Dotzour broke all of the prior year’s members 6 p.m. .Women’s Soccer v. Central Christian booth at the Metzler’s winning streak by win- McPherson Stadium who did not graduate,” said Gustafson. “I am pleased with Homecoming Fair this ning the trivia competition. 7:30 p.m. .Any Number Can Die Class colors day was Thursday. Theatre Production, Brown Auditorium the balance of male and female Saturday. Freshmen wore yellow, sopho- 8 p.m. .Men’s Soccer v. Central Christian singers and the strengths each Those who plan to mores orange, juniors green, and McPherson Stadium section adds to the total sound. attend the first session seniors blue. At 10:30pn the bon Sunday, Oct. 10 Our audience can expect an hour on Oct. 12 should wear of great singing from a terrific fire was held in the gym due to comfortable clothing 2 p.m. .Homecoming Choral Concert group of college students.” inclement weather. During the bon McPherson Church of the Brethren because the group will fire the dorms competed in cheer- begin dancing the first ing competitions which was again evening. won by Metzler. announced at convocation. Also in be decided. Rothrock Alumni fellow. Today is twin or multiple day. the evening will be a performance During the weekend there will be It recognizes professional educa- Later in the day will be the obsta- of “Any Number Can Die.” a reunion of education graduates. tors who exemplify the goals of Tuesday night cle course competition. At 1:30pm Saturday is red and white day. During the reunion they will teacher education. Valdine Brower movies schedule the Homecoming court will be The dorm decorating winner will include the initiation of the Dayton is this years recipient. 9:00 Shark Tale Alums to receive recognition for achievements An animated movie about life under the LARA LICHTY Hospital pleased, national ly president/CEO of Equity sea with a star-stud- Spectator Staff and however, conferences Bank in Andover. ded cast. McPherson that my and has Elliot has served as coun- 9:15 Taxi Three alums will be rec- Industrial alma-mater made an ty chairman of the United Queen Latifah and ognized with the Young Develop- is recogniz- impact on Way finance division. He is Jimmy Falon play Alumni Awards of 2004 at ment ing this.” lives of a member of Rotary Club the Honors Convocation. Company. Holman’s many with and was a treasurer for the undercover cops to This award recognizes the He has partner, her peace- Optimist Club. He has also catch some bank rob- achievements of alumni been the Holman Glenn Sayler making and Elliot been involved as a board bers. who graduated within the chairman Snell, will conflict res- member for Habitat for 9:25 Ladder 49 past 25 years. of both All Schools Day present the award. olution ideas. Humanity. John Travolta plays a Those being honored and McPherson County The second recipient of Sayler and her husband “I have been blessed with captain in the fire include Craig E. Holman, United Way. Holman was the Young Alumni Award is Mark live in Westminster, a wonderful family and was department trying to Barbara Sayler, and Brad previously McPherson Barbara Sayler, better Md. Steve Gustafson, pro- fortunate to have had the rescue one of his men, Elliot. College Athletics Booster known as “Barbie.” fessor of music, will pres- opportunity to attend played by Joaquin Craig Holman graduated Club’s president. He was a Upon graduating from ent her award. McPherson College,” Elliot Phoenix. from McPherson College in member of the inaugural McPherson in 1989, Sayler Brad Elliot, also of the said. “I made good friends 9:30 Friday Night 1979. He immediately class of Leadership went into Brethren class of 1989, is the final and was associated with Lights jumped into the world of McPherson and was induct- Volunteer Service for four recipient. After graduation, great coaches and profes- finance. Holman served as ed into the Athletic Hall of years. She then attended Elliot worked for Home sors that took pride in my A sports movie the vice president for cus- Fame in 1999. Bethany Theological State Bank & Trust in successes and encouraged inspired by a book tomer service at McPherson Holman has made a home Seminary and began the McPherson for six years. me to expand my views of about the high school Bank & Trust for nine in McPherson with his wife ministry. For the past four While there, he advanced to the world.” football craze that years. In 1988, he formed Karen and two children, years, Sayler has been the vice president. Soon, he Elliot lives in Wichita obsesses Texas. McPherson’s branch of Alyson and Michael. co-executive director of On was directed to Sunflower with his wife Heidi and Tuesday night American Express “It’s humbling to be Earth Peace. Bank where he served as their three daughters movies cost $2 with Financial Advisors, where receiving this award. Just in Sayler has been a vital president on two occasions. Savannah, Megan and student ID. It includes he presently serves as a looking at the people I went part of her local church as He also served as director Jenna. free popcorn, senior financial advisor. to school with, I know of well as the Brethren of operations for American Jenni Richardson, assis- Admission is not grant- Outside of his career, he is several people that are far denomination.