The theme of the show is Improv Olympics which means the group will be split into teams and will compete against each other.

“It’s a load of laughs,” says Allyson Moon, director of the comedy troupe.  “The cool thing about the Olympics is that it feels like the competition makes the show a bit more interesting.  Parts of the audience may cheer a particular team more, the teams battle, and there will be a winner.  Audience members get to judge and score the performances.  The judges are across the board in age and will award points.”

Troupe members include Cody Davis, Montrose, Colo.; Jordy Train, Winfield; Justin Tinker, Las Vegas, Nev.; Chris Cole, Stigler, Okla.; and kitten apprentices Kelcie Parrish, Oklahoma City, and R. J. Schnack, Tulsa.

“We know there will be a lot of youth in the audience so we try to keep a lot of group participation,” Moon says.  “Some of the youth could be judges or on one of the improv teams.”

For more information about the show, call (620) 229-6272.

Mark your calendars for Grad Finale—a one-stop option for everything you’ll need to graduate.  Pick up your cap and gown.  Order your announcements.  Meet with Financial Aid and Student Account/Learner Services.  Visit with your alumni program.

The Spring 2012 Grad Finale is being held the following times and locations:

• Thursday, March 1, 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m.:  Winfield Main Campus, Student Center Pounds Lounge 
• Thursday, March 1, 3:30 p.m.-6:00 p.m.:  Professional Studies Wichita East Center, 2040 S. Rock Road

Expect to spend about 30 minutes at the event you choose to attend.  For students unable to attend one of the scheduled events, please watch your email or check the registrar's website after March 5 for further details.

Students decided to work in conjunction with the Haysville Activity Center and Haysville City Hall to build a concessions stand at the Junior League football fields in Haysville. The project included all aspects of constructing the building. In 2010, 49 students and staff members donated a total of 281 hours from March 29-April 9.

With the success of the 2010 project, the Haysville Student Council again elected to work with the Haysville Activity Center and the Haysville City Council in 2011. The 2011 projects included installing a disc golf course at one of the city parks, working on the remodeling project at the city hall building, and working on bleacher painting and reassembly project for the Haysville Heat baseball organization. Sixty-six students and staff spent a combined 296 hours from March 28-April 2 working on the three projects.
When applying for the 2012 Heart of Leadership award, the student council noted some projects that they would like to work on including a Rake and Run where volunteers help older citizens with spring yard preparations. Another idea includes adding character to the hallways at Campus High School.

Leadership Southwestern students that presented the award were Dylan Moore, Elizabeth Macy, Hannah Podschun, Erin Buster, Kaley Rodriguez, Jessie Riggs, and Caitlin McCurdy.

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Members of The Student Loans include Hunter Rockhill on trumpet, Tanner Seidel on guitar, Nick Hofmeister on drums, Tony Gropper on saxaphone, and Nathan Johnson on bass.

The group is led by director Brandon Blackburn, scholar in residence at Southwestern College.

“Last semester they were playing at a ‘high profile’ event and while they were playing some Christmas tunes and I met someone from KWCH 12.  He was very impressed by them and since then we have been communicating and it has finally worked out for Thursday,” Blackburn says.

The Ed.D. degree at Southwestern is tailored specifically for teachers and administrators currently working in education. The new program will include a summer residential component (one or two weeks spent on the Winfield campus) and the remainder of classes will be offered online.

“This degree is especially appropriate for persons in more rural areas of Kansas and the surrounding states,” explains Dr. David Hofmeister, SC’s director of teacher education and architect of the new degree. “It will allow for licensure and advanced degrees without the travel and out-of-district time usually associated with doctoral studies.”

Unlike most doctoral programs, students may begin work toward the degree following completion of a bachelor’s degree. Persons who already have earned master’s degrees will be able to finish the program in three years; five years are necessary for those who enter with bachelor’s degrees.

In addition, SC’s curriculum allows learners to focus on two of three leadership areas simultaneously—teacher leadership, building leadership, and district leadership.

“We are building a synergistic environment where various components of educational leadership come together,” Hofmeister adds. “All of our doctoral candidates will take the same modules to begin their studies, and later focus on either two or one of the three licensure options.”

All faculty for the program will be educators who have earned doctoral degrees and are currently working in the field.

For more information, visit the Graduate Education Website, or contact Hofmeister at david.hofmeister@sckans.edu, or 620-229-6115.

Southwestern College is a private institution granting undergraduate and graduate degrees and is affiliated with the United Methodist Church.  About 1,700 students attend classes at the main Winfield campus, at five professional studies sites in Kansas and Oklahoma, or online around the world.

With a microscope and a projector, images magnified on a screen allow students to feel as though they can almost touch the projected organisms such as microalgae, protozoa, and small invertebrates. When projected at the highest magnification some of the microorganisms can be two or three feet wide on the screen.

“The wonder and thrill of seeing microscopic organisms on a large screen captivates young children and engages their natural curiosity,” Cowlishaw says.

“The paper is based on work we have done with local school groups with the intention of elementary school teachers trying microscope activities themselves” Tessmer says.

Tessmer and Cowlishaw have team-taught courses in environmental science at Southwestern College and collaborated on numerous science outreach projects in the community.

Click on the link below to view the full list of the positions, the amount of the stipends and the students who will assume leadership roles next semester.

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Southwestern College students attending were Caleb Chua, Jessica Schaal, Molly Komlofske, Heida Raisa, Rachel Wong, Lucas McConnell, and Isaac Chua. 

“Exploration 2011 is an opportunity to set time aside to listen to the call to ministry,” Alley says.  “There are seminary representatives and students and lots of other people to help in the exploration process.  For two of our students it was an opportunity to confirm the call to ministry (Komlofske and McConnell).  Our other students are in the question phase so they were able to explore their options.”

Komlofske, a senior from Holcomb, said that the speakers (Rev. Adam Hamilton, Bishop Robert Hayes, and Rev. Shalom Agatarap) gave great inspiration.

“I left Exploration enjoying the fact that I got to hear so many wonderful speakers who encouraged me and had great hearts for the United Methodist church,” Komlofske says.  “However, I also left with a thankful heart that I have been able to study and spend my college years at Southwestern. We are mentored here by our professors, ministers, and other faculty and staff. Southwestern College makes you consider your calling from the time you set foot on this campus. I was thankful for that. I feel like some students at other schools can get lost in the institution and they have to pick majors and move on because that is what the other 15,000 students have to do, too. It’s good to be a part of a community that realizes that each student’s calling is a part of and as important as their academic and collegiate journey.”

The Board of Ordained Ministry arranged for and provided funds for transportation students from the Kansas West Conference to attend Exploration 2011. Rev. Amy Lippoldt, pastor at Woodland United Methodist Church, represented the Board of Ordained Ministry and traveled with the students.
 

“As an annual event, ‘Eagerheart’ is a gift from Campus Players as we celebrate our joy in the birth of Christ, and selfless giving to those in need,” says director Allyson Moon.  “Many people in the area refer to ‘Eagerheart’ as the beginning of their Christmas season.”
Moon adds that “Eagerheart” is deeply moving in its timeless message of giving, and is a joy for Southwestern to present each year. The cast consists of Campus Players and an honored maiden who is invited to play the role of Mary.

In the spirit of giving, Campus Players are encouraging those attending to make a donation of money or canned goods to support the Winfield Food Pantry in their endeavors to help those in need.

Performances are free to the public. To make reservations, contact the performing arts office at (620) 221-7720 or e-mail performingarts@sckans.edu.

Southwestern College senior women’s soccer player Katie Bipes has received the Kansas Collegiate Athletic Conference Champion of Character award.

The Champion of Character Award recognizes student-athletes who have demonstrated the five core Champion of Character values of respect, responsibility, integrity, sportsmanship, and servant leadership in their approach to life, the classroom, and the field of play. 

Originally from Topeka, Bipes came to Southwestern to study psychology. She has played soccer at SC all four years and has served as the women’s soccer captain for two.

“Katie Bipes is not only a good soccer player; she is a quality example of what it means to be a champion of character,” says head women’s soccer coach Joe Wood.  “You can always count on Katie to do what is right.  She has a big heart, a selfless attitude, and a work ethic to be admired.”

Bipes is a familiar face in the freshman girl’s dorm where she is a resident assistant and in the social sciences honor society, Pi Gamma Mu, which she is vice president.

Bipes, a Washburn Rural High School graduate, is the daughter of David and Amy Bipes, Manhattan.

The Champion of Character Award recognizes student-athletes who have demonstrated the five core Champion of Character values of respect, responsibility, integrity, sportsmanship, and servant leadership in their approach to life, the classroom, and the field of play. 

Originally from Copeland, Kinnamon came to Southwestern to study business administration and minor in accounting. Along with volleyball, Kinnamon participates in track and field and works as a student ambassador. She is also a member of Fellowship of Christian Athletes, Unified Student Athlete Association, and the Student Government Association.

Kinnamon received another post season award as she earned honorable mention all-conference.

Kinnamon is the daughter of Kevin and Marsha Kinnamon, Copeland.

“This will be our third time to perform in the beautifully renovated hall, and we’re looking forward to being able to showcase our vocal students in the great acoustics of the new Richardson,” Gardner says.

The SC Singers will feature three new arrangements by California vocal jazz phenomenon Kerry Marsh, including transcriptions of Kurt Elling’s rendition of “Nature Boy” and Michael Jackson’s “Man in the Mirror.”

The A Cappella Choir will perform sacred classics ranging from the baroque to modern periods, including F. M. Christiansen’s setting of “Beautiful Savior,” the singing of which has been a Southwestern choral tradition since the 1920s.

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Rick Peterson, Kingsville, Texas, is a 1979 graduate of Southwestern. Peterson is currently in his 14th season as head basketball coach at Texas A & M University at Kingsville. He is the only coach in the school’s history to win 200 games (208-178). His 2004 team won 19 games, finished second in the Lone Star Conference, won the South Central Regional tournament, and led to Peterson’s selection as Coach of the Year in the conference. In his playing days, Peterson was a two-year starter at Southwestern and played on the KCAC championship teams of 1976-77 and 1977-78. He was an All-KCAC selection in 1977.

Mark Bliss, Ozark, Mo., graduated from SC in 1987. Bliss was a three-year letter-winning quarterback at SC. In 1984 SC finished in third place in the NAIA Championships and won the KCAC conference title in 1985. He was head football coach at Conway Springs for seven years and racked up a record of 81-4 and won four Class 3A State Championships. He received six league Coach of the Year honors and four Kansas State Coach of the Year honors. He is currently coaching at Ozark High School in Missouri.

Terry Rhea, Wichita, graduated in 1976. Rhea was twice named All-KCAC first team in basketball. In 1975, he was an NAIA All-District 10 selection. Rhea ranks third in SC basketball history for most field goals made in a single season and is still the all-time single season leader in scoring average (24.0). He finished his career with 1,018 points.

Loren Evans, Flower Mound, Texas, graduated from Southwestern in 1969. Evans was a first team All-KCAC selection in basketball in 1968 and in 1969. He led the KCAC in scoring during his senior year.

Dr. Leroy Moore, deceased. He was a 1917 graduate of Southwestern. Moore was the first documented African-American to participate in athletics at Southwestern College. He played football, baseball, and track despite intense racial hatred directed at him from other teams, players, and coaches. He earned his Ph. D. in chemistry in 1944 from the University of Kansas and became the academic dean at Texas College from 1967-69.

Raquel (Rios) Stucky, Pretty Prairie, graduated from SC in 1997. She was a four-time NAIA All-American in women’s track, an accomplishment held by only one other female track athlete at SC. She currently holds five women’s track records. In 1995 she was a national runner-up in the marathon. She recently qualified for the United States Olympic trials in the marathon for 2012.

Elliot Rodda, Winfield, graduated from Southwestern in 1988. He was a three-time NAIA All-American in men’s track. He was the KCAC cross country champion in 1997 and the KCAC most valuable performer in track in 1988. Rodda is currently apart of three school record relay teams. Rodda is a physical therapist at William Newton Hospital in Winfield.

Tyree Myles, Atlanta, Ga., graduated in 1998 from SC. Myles was a three-time first team NAIA All-American offensive lineman, the only three-time All-American in Southwestern College football history. He was a four-time All-KCAC performer and named Most Valuable Player in 1994.

For more information about the SC Athletic Hall of Fame or the induction ceremony, call (620) 229-6218.

Rick Peterson, Kingsville, Texas, is a 1979 graduate of Southwestern.  Peterson is currently in his 14th season as head basketball coach at Texas A & M University at Kingsville.  He is the only coach in the school’s history to win 200 games (208-178).  His 2004 team won 19 games, finished second in the Lone Star Conference, won the South Central Regional tournament, and led to Peterson’s selection as Coach of the Year in the conference.  In his playing days, Peterson was a two-year starter at Southwestern and played on the KCAC championship teams of 1976-77 and 1977-78.  He was an All-KCAC selection in 1977.

Mark Bliss, Ozark, Mo., graduated from SC in 1987. Bliss was a three-year letter-winning quarterback at SC.  In 1984 SC finished in third place in the NAIA Championships and won the KCAC conference title in 1985. He was head football coach at Conway Springs for seven years and racked up a record of 81-4 and won four Class 3A State Championships.  He received six league Coach of the Year honors and four Kansas State Coach of the Year honors.  He is currently coaching at Ozark High School in Missouri.

Terry Rhea, Wichita, graduated in 1976.  Rhea was twice named All-KCAC first team in basketball.  In 1975, he was an NAIA All-District 10 selection. Rhea ranks third in SC basketball history for most field goals made in a single season and is still the all-time single season leader in scoring average (24.0).  He finished his career with 1,018 points.

Loren Evans, Flower Mound, Texas, graduated from Southwestern in 1969.  Evans was a first team All-KCAC selection in basketball in 1968 and in 1969.  He led the KCAC in scoring during his senior year.

Dr. Leroy Moore, deceased.  He was a 1917 graduate of Southwestern.  Moore was the first documented African-American to participate in athletics at Southwestern College.  He played football, baseball, and track despite intense racial hatred directed at him from other teams, players, and coaches.  He earned his Ph. D. in chemistry in 1944 from the University of Kansas and became the academic dean at Texas College from 1967-69.

Raquel (Rios) Stucky, Pretty Prairie, graduated from SC in 1997.  She was a four-time NAIA All-American in women’s track, an accomplishment held by only one other female track athlete at SC.  She currently holds five women’s track records.  In 1995 she was a national runner-up in the marathon.  She recently qualified for the United States Olympic trials in the marathon for 2012.

Elliot Rodda, Winfield, graduated from Southwestern in 1988.  He was a three-time NAIA All-American in men’s track.  He was the KCAC cross country champion in 1997 and the KCAC most valuable performer in track in 1988.  Rodda is currently apart of three school record relay teams.  Rodda is a physical therapist at William Newton Hospital in Winfield.

Tyree Myles, Atlanta, Ga., graduated in 1998 from SC.  Myles was a three-time first team NAIA All-American offensive lineman, the only three-time All-American in Southwestern College football history.  He was a four-time All-KCAC performer and named Most Valuable Player in 1994.

For more information about the SC Athletic Hall of Fame or the induction ceremony, call (620) 229-6218.

We will be celebrating the dedication of the REUTERS ORGAN with an ORGAN CONCERT in the new Richardson Performing Arts Center.  Featured organists are James H. Strand and James M. Leland.