The Collegian Grove City College Newspaper April 16, 1999 Vol. 59 No. 19 INSIDE Education classes donate books By Amelia Lewis very low at St. Agnes and St. Benedict the local public schools in that area. The princi- Collegian Staff Writer GONE GLOBAL Moor schools because the students' families do pals, who know the students by name, are con- Perspectives tackles current not have the ability to pay the normal private vinced that they can bring their students into A project led by five education majors last issues ranging from Kosovo to school rates. They are supported by the Extra- the American mainstream. Many people make month enabled them and others to "catch the Mile Foundation, which was created as an ex- China. Plus, there's another personal sacrifices to give the students a better vision of what could be done." More than 100 "Doubledose of Harkleroad." ample of President George Bush's "Thousand life and the chance to pursue the American books were donated to two innet-city Catholic (See Perspectives, p. Points of Light." These schools, which have promise of living a full life. The percentage of schools in Pittsburgh on March 11. 100 percent African-American enrollment, students from these schools that go on to SERVICE PROJECTS Last semester, $168 was higher education shows that collected in the Founda- Guess who's planning a 24- they are reaching their goal of tions of Education classes hour Tecter-Totter-A-Thon. building a better future. (See Life p. C 6) to buy books for St. Agnes Dr. Mackey came up with and St. Benedict the Moor the idea for the book donations THINKING ABOUT in Pittsburgh. The books, because he knew it was a need. donated for both the class- SEX? According to Mackey, ministry rooms and the libraries, is becoming aware of a need Check out page 12. yeah, came from many places, and filling it we know it's hardly necessary including a sale in Florida. He mentioned the idea to at Grove City College. Dr. Roger Mackey com- some students in the Founda- mented that it is amazing tions of Education classes and SEEN THE GEE? how the Lord works, not- said they jumped on it. He has We have the scoop on the ing they were able to pur- a relationship with the two improvements to the Gedunk chase so many high- schools because GCC students and the plans for the future. quality books with the do- get field experience there. (See News, p. 2) nations. Three years ago four students Those who gave money did a week-long internship. MAJOR-LEAGUE dedicated the books in This year, 32 students are par- BASEBALL honor or memory of some- ticipating in this growing rela- one influential in their Kelly Schmitt ends her Nascar tionship, which is a "win-win lives. The students who phase and tackles America's Dr. Roger Mackey and students Dave Smith, Meredith Sears, Laura Beyers, situation." The Pittsburgh organized the project put favorite pastime. Tara Rutila, and Brooke Pennica present books to the librarian at St. Benedict teachers and students get GCC stickers in the books with the Moor School in Pittsburgh. (Photo submitted) (See Sports, 11) students' enthusiasm, love, and the dedications. They also skilled work. In return, GCC MIKE NESS divided the books evenly between the two serve as points of light in the inner city. They students gain great experience in the integra- Arleigh Hertzler reviews schools and identified which ones were appro- provide opportunities for students who could tion of educational theory and teaching meth- priate for each grade level. not normally afford to attend private schools to ods in authentic situations. Ness' new album Cheating at Solitaire. The books were donated to economically get a high quality education. Laura Beyer, Brooke Pennica, Tara Rutila, (See Entertainment 8) challenged Catholic schools that were forced to The schools have smaller classes, more-or- Meredith Sears, and Dave Smith formed the radically change in the 1980s. The tuition is der, and a better moral atmosphere than the (Continued on page 3) Senior Recital Parents' Weekend to offer Nathan Mohney and Andrea Koladzinski will hold a joint Spring Court '99 recital on Sunday, April 25, at 2:30 p.m. in Harbison Chapel. events from concerts to sports Mohney, a tenor, will sing music selections from several By Douglas Barbour dent art exhibit will be on display in Pew Fine composers including Handel, Collegian Staff Writer Arts Center as well. Mozart, Ravel, and Schubert. A sampling of the athletic ability of students Mohney has studied under Near the end of every academic year, the will be displayed as the Baseball, Track, and Diana Walters, a guest lecturer grounds crews are out and about planting trees Tennis teams all compete over the span of the in music. Senior Greta Piper and flowers and working on the grass. Signs weekend. will accompany Mohney. are posted asking you to vote for Spring King One of the biggest events is the All College Mohney is a music major. and Queen, and numerous campus organiza- Sing to be held Saturday evening at 7:00. The Koladzinski, a mezzo- tions are gearing up for participation in one of SGA spring dance in Ketler Rec will feature soprano, will sing music selec- many upcoming activities. These activities the crowning of the Spring King. Saturday tions from several composers are a part of Parents' Weekend, being held morning at 10:00 will be the Recognition including Mozart, Wagner, from April 30 to May 2. Convocation, where Senior Man and Woman Schubert, and Brahms. Ko- The events that are now Parents' Weekend of the Year will be announced, and various ladzinski has studied under started a long evolution in 1916, the year of academic awards will be given. The weekend Judith Hughes, a guest lecturer the first May Pageant. This year's May Pag- will wrap up with a special Sunday-morning in music. Juniors Susan Trost eant and May Coronation, at which Kerri worship service in Harbison Chapel at 10:30. and Lacey Williams will pro- Linto, this year's Spring Queen, and Laura With the wide variety of events taking place vide accompaniment. Ko- Harper, this year's Junior Queen, will be over the weekend, everyone should be able to ladzinski is a music major. among those honored, is to be held Saturday, find something to interest them. Admission to the recital May 1, at 3:00. This weekend is the "culmination of the The members of the 1999 Spring Court are is free, and all are invited to If the weather is favorable, a processional hard work and dedication of numerous stu- (top to bottom, left to right) Heralds Kristen attend. There will be a recep- will precede the Pageant, leading from South dents," says senior chair Jen Parulo. She Dalmolin, Jean Klein, Elise Pech, and Erica tion following the programs. to the Arena. This will begin at 2:30. This is would like to thank everybody on the Parent's Jones; Bearer of the Crown Tricia Coen; only one of a plethora of events taking place Weekend committee for their hard work and Bearer of the Sceptre Erica Youngman; Mar- during the weekend, as there are many activi- for doing such a fantastic job in preparing a shall of the Day Kate Dinsmore; Coronation Have some story ideas for ties that showcase the wide variety of talents fabulous weekend. Officer Zoe Wiley; Ladies in Waiting Dana the Collegian? of the students of our college. She would like to encourage all students to Rossi, Heather Beckwith, and Rebecca Al- The TAP One Acts will be performed Fri- invite their parents, as they will enjoy seeing bright; Page Andrew Distasi; Flower Girl Contact Kim Stetson: day evening at 7:30, as well as Saturday at student talent and involvement. With the Janele Baglia; Junior Queen Laura Harper; Box 563 X. 2414 1:00. There will be a band concert on April great schedule and many exiting events, she Spring Queen Kerri Linto; Lady in Waiting or e-mail: 30 at 8:00, and the Jazz Ensemble will per- feels the weekend will be fun and enjoyable Laura McFall; Flower Girl Kelly Baglia; and Stu960302@gcc. form at 1:30 on Saturday afternoon. A stu- for all. Page Ronnie Jenkins.