The Collegian Vol. No. 12 Grove City College, Grove City, Pa. Friday, January Jazz Ensemble plays at Inaugural Ball By MEGAN OPDYKE Collegian Features Editor Grove City College's Jazz Ensemble, on Tuesday, Jan- uary 17, had the privilege and honor to perform at Gover- Left: Members of the saxo- nor Tom Ridge's Inaugural phone corps, along with the rest Ball at Founder's Hall in Her- of Grove City's Jazz Ensemble, shey. performed for nearly five hours. The Jazz Ensemble is a se- Below: Dr. Amold conducted lect group of 20 student mu- the Grove City College Jazz En- sicians representing four semble, the only collegiate other jazz ensembles, all un- group to perform at any of the der the direction of Dr. Ed- Inaugural Balls. win Arnold, chairman of the college's Department of Mu- sic and Fine Arts. "It was the most honorable gig we've ever had," said co- director Dan Lineweaver, "The governor's ball was amazing.' Mr. Lee Wishing, Director manding," remarks Dr. gural Balls.' of Communications, released Arnold. "There is a real Governor Tom Ridge had information that the Jazz En- willingness of the students to a special taste of the Ensem- semble was available to play do the work." ole's music. He arrived with at the function, and the Inau- The Ensemble arrived in his wife at 10:45 p.m. and gural Committee responded Hershey at 2:00 p.m. on the was introduced by Dr. by asking for a tape of the 17th, quickly set up their Arnold. They danced, along group. Dr. Arnold then equipment and performed the with the Lieutenant Governor promptly sent a tape of the necessary sound checks. Dr. and his wife, to "Moonlight ensemble's performances at Arnold was pleased that the Serenade," sung by Holly Disney World last year. On Inaugural Committee ar- Shaull. December 22, 1994, Dr. ranged for their lodging at "It was one of the greatest Arnold received a call from the Comfort Inn. transporta- thrills of my life," said the committee, asking the tion, and other expenses. Shaull, "Every moment of Jazz Ensemble to perform in That evening, they played my day I was thinking about the main ballroom of for one and a half hours, be- it. Since we got back [to Founder's Hall. ginning at 8:45 p.m., had a campus]. everything focused The members of the Jazz ten minute break and contin- on it. That night, as soon as Ensemble returned to campus ued to play till 11:45 p.m. the governor arrived, on January 11 and began re- Then after one final break, everyone flooded into the hearsing right away. The mu- they performed until 1:10 ballroom. I was standing right sicians, Dr. Arnold, and the a.m. Dr. Arnold directed in front of stage and people co-directors, senior John most of the songs, but were crowding me in. I had to Seybert and junior Dan Lineweaver and Seybert were climb on top of the stage. Lineweaver read through 140 able to direct three or four Then I realized how many pieces of music of the Big songs each. Sophomore people were there. But I fo- Band genre until they de- Holly Shaull performed vo- cused on my music. If I cided on 100 final pieces for cals on 18 songs. In the Ro- looked up, I would have the Inaugural Ball. Eighty to tunda, a pops orchestra per- flipped!" "It was a golden opportu- program, they are the finest ninety of these hundred were formed, and on the stage was The next morning, after nity for the college and bands anywhere. They gave key actually played. The students a rock band. But the ball- deservingely sleeping in, they to showcase our stu- people in the state and coun- experienced rigorous re- room was referred to as the had a nice breakfast and vis- dents, 'concluded Dr. Arnold, try a taste of the substance of hearsals from January 11 Grove City Room. ited Hershey's Chocolate "Myself, I am extremely Grove City College in 15, usually three practices to- "The mere fact we were World. proud of students of the band action." talling six hours a day. asked was an honor," states "The players needed a Dr. Arnold, "We were the high degree of endurance, only collegiate or school Student Affairs announcement because it was extremely dé- group involved in the Inau- In accordance with the for those present. 2. May not wear colors Sophomore replaces policy established by Presi- (nor encourage friends or dent Combee in September This is a clear violation of alumni to wear colors.) 1991, and with the approval the College policy which retiring ed-in-chief of Student Affairs, the Presi- prohibits the use, possession 3. May not participate in dent of the Interfraternity or distribution of alcohol at I.F. sports or other fraternity Council, Eric Grabowsky, any gathering of a College functions. (The members of By JASON WASKIEWICZ semester is to make the paper made this announcement to sponsored organization held the suspended fraternity may, Collegian Stäff Writer more relevant to the students at the officers of the Kappa Al- on or off campus. however, participate in the Philip Markwat is replacing this college pha Phi Fraternity on Satur- Independent Men's Organ- Rebecca Beinlich as the Editor Now a sophomore, Markwat day, January 21. Sadly, this is the second ization sports program.) in Chief of the Collegian. has been involved with the Col- violation of this nature for the He intends to make several legian since his freshman year. It is with sincere regret that Kappa Alpha Phi Fraternity 4. Will lose group housing changes to the appearance of the During that year be was a sports I must inform you of a recent in the past four years. On privileges. This also means paper, including new name- writer and also wrote editorials. decision made by the College October 25, 1991 the frater- that pref bids and social bids plate for the front page. He Through the first semester of his with regard to your fraternity. nity lost its charter for a simi- who are normally given would also like to make changes sophomore year, he was the lar offense. housing status are included in to increase student involvement news editor. On Wednesday evening, the number permitted to live and interest in the paper. January 18 a second rush In light of this most recent on a floor. "I'm open to any suggestions Aside from his involvement party was held by your fra- violation the College is com- anyone might have about any ternity set by the Interfra- with the paper, Markwat is also pelled to suspend the charter 5. As individuals, fraternity ternity Council as an official aspect of the paper, said Mark- involved with the College of Kappa Alpha Phi Frater- members must be careful not party in your fraternity's rush wat Republicans, the Cross Country nity for an indefinite period. to involve themselves either This would mean the in schedule. It was held at Crazy Consideration for reinstate- team, and enjoys working as the individually or as a group in Daves, an off campus estab- clusion of more opinion pieces head statistician for the football ment will not be granted for any behavior which will cause lishment. Arrangements for at least two full academic in the paper. These would be and volleybal teams He further disciplinary action. the rental of this facility were items such as guest columns, years. majors in political science and is made by the fraternity. Many letters to the editor, and more 6. Any attempt by the fra- working on minors in economics members of your fraternity as Suspension of the charter ternity to organize under- articles where the paper asks stu- and philosophy. He has ap- well as rushees attended. The means that the fraternity: ground activity will subject dents for their opinions. peared on the Dean's list for the officers of your organization the persons involved to dis- The goal of our staff this past three semesters. were also in attendance. Two 1. May no longer meet as a ciplinary probation, suspen- kegs of beer were provided fraternity or group. Continued on Page 2