The Collegian Perspectives 2-4 News 5 Religion 6 Entertainment 7 Sports 8 Vol. Grove City College, Grove City, Pa. Friday, October 1992 GCC plans for construction of a new dormitory In the early 1900s, the great nounced that the Executive of a new dormitory, President dents. The three-story, L- older Memorial Hall, com- leaders of Grove City College, Committee of the Board of Combee noted, "It is with shaped brick building will be pleted in 1914, will be razed. Joseph Newton Pew and then Trustees has approved plans mixed emotions that we note in the immediate vicinity of Grove City College continues college president Isaac C. for the construction of a new the end of a facility holding the first dormitory hall and in the traditions of its Ketler, envisioned and planned dormitory to replace the old fond memories for many; thus will occupy a very promi- founders. Said President a 50-year program which Memorial Hall. The Pew however, some of the finest nent location on the campus. A Combee, "This college, as we would extend the campus to Charitable Trusts, a national consulting engineers have tile roof and limestone trim know it today, would not exist high ground (upper campus) philanthropy based in counseled that it be replaced. will ensure its harmony with without the contributions of across Wolf Creek. The first Philadelphia, have granted $5 In keeping with Joseph New- the architectural features of the Pew family - both finan- building in this plan for upper million toward the construc- ton Pew's challenge 'to make other buildings on the upper cial and philosophical. The campus was to be a men's resi- tion of this new dormitory. Grove City College beautiful, campus. Designed to meet the principles of Joseph Newton dence. This new building was "We are very grateful to the for that is an education, we needs of today's students, it Pew and Isaac C. Ketler con- dedicated and named "Memor- Pew Trusts for this generous look forward to the erection of will be equipped with com- ial Hall" in honor of Joseph tinue to guide Grove City Col- gift," said President Combee. a new building of beauty on mons areas, laundry facilities lege and its commitment to the Newton Pew, who died before The Trusts support nonprofit this campus." and other important features. highest academic standards, construction was completed. activities in the area of educa- As with the existing Memo- MGA Partners of Philadelphia strong Christian values and The Pew family, desiring it to tion in addition to conserva- rial Hall, the new building will are the architects. accessibility to families of all be a memorial to their father, tion and the environment, cul- memorialize Joseph Newton financial means. This new paid for the dormitory, and the ture, health, public policy and Pew, first president of the Wallace Builders of Pulaski, dormitory will enhance the daughter of J.N. Pew, Miss religion. The college has the Board of Trustees of the Col- Pa., will begin construction Ethel Pew, personally fur- campus of Grove City Col- funds for the remaining costs lege, who served from 1895 to immediately with occupancy lege, often described as nished it. of this new, approximately 1912. When finished, the new anticipated in the fall of 1994. 'estate-like,' and ensure that it Grove City College president $6.5 million building. facility will be home to ap- Upon completion of the new remains one of the most beau- Jerry Combee this week an- In making the announcement proximately 200 male stu- J.N. Pew Memorial Hall, the tiful in the nation." The stars shine at the Freshman Talent Show By CHRISTINE DURBIN audience with her "Fabulous Collegian Staff Writer Feet." Todd Sproul sang a sin- Homecoming Each year, the Orientation cere rendition of "People Need Board has a special night the Lord," and closing Act II Court where the new freshmen can was Becky Toth, singing display their talents. This "Music of the Night." Announced year's talent show was held Act II began with Anna Gec, Saturday, Oct. 3 at 7:30 p.m. in singing "Why Should Love Be Crawford. Providing humorous This Way," a song written by skits between the acts and her father, and moved to Or- The members of the 1992 homecoming court from left to hosting the show were Amy ange Milano's upbeat duet of right: Amy Szalinski, Julie Szalinski, Christy Galloway, "Whole Hearted." Jason Berry Orashan, Jen Morrone, Laura Betsy Meade, Melissa followed with his original pi- Fossum and Jess Seaman. Yankello, Don Balla, Christy ano/vocal solo "For Always," The homecoming queen will Wenger and Jon Spahr. There dedicated to a special friend. be announced at the football was even some audience par- Singing "His Love," the Five game on October 17. ticipation such as dancing and Freshmen Fellows gave an- juggling. other example of tight har- A total of 10 acts performed, mony. Finishing up Act II, J.D. in addition to last year's win- Baker performed an impres- ners, 4+ 1. Singing, dancing, sive piano medley. playing the guitar and piano Competition was fierce and and performing original com- the judges (Dr. Douglas positions, the freshman class Browne and Dr. Beverly members captured the audi- Carter of the music depart- ence's attention. ment, and Miss Cynthia For- Wes Kline opened Act I with rester of the language depart- his original keyboard/vocal ment) faced some hard deci- dividual performance, also re- solo and a little bit of dancing. sions, but the results were an- ceiving $50. Tying for second Unity, a girls quartet, followed nounced after the Orientation place individual were Todd with the "Parable of the River" The Grove City Wolverines Board video. The girls' quar- Sproul and Jason Berry. Each and a great blend of harmony. tet, Unity, won first place as a won $25. J.D. Baker won for Then Christen Rivera, the one group, receiving $50. Becky best overall performance, re- are on a dancer in the show, wowed the Toth won first place for an in- ceiving $100. two-game winning streak. See page 8 for the stories. Due to a Collegian pro- The Association of duction error, last week's Women Students front page headline incor- would like to thank the rectly read, "Freshman class elects five female members of the faculty officers." for all of your help and Our apology goes out to hard work. Stephane Jeanreanaud, We appreciate you all president of the freshman very much, and wish class, and to staff writer you the best Jill Shanrock, for the mis- for 1992-93. take. Enjoy the apples! The women's quartet Unity won first place in the group competition of the Freshman Talent Show.