Grove City College Newspaper SPECIAL GRADUATION EDITION May 17, 2001 The results are in Smith trounces opponent; Inman wins council seat By Matthew R. Divelbiss This November, Smith will Collegian Editor-in-Chief face Democratic candidate Tom Amundsen. Amundsen Winning the Republican pri- gained 5,983 votes on the mary for county controller and Democratic ticket, or 99 per- graduating from college. Not cent of the vote. bad for one week. Smith was not the only per- That's just what's happening son from Grove City College for senior-soon-to-be-graduate winning in the primary; asso- Michelle Smith. ciate registrar John Inman won Smith, who will graduate the borough council race in Saturday with the Class of Ward 3. 2001, won the Mercer County Inman ran unopposed, pick- Republican primary for county controller. Michelle Smith John Inman ing up 88 votes. He will not "I'm so excited," Smith said. face a Democratic challenger "I feel good. It's kind of "I was astonished." "A great big thanks. There in the fall. scary." Smith heard the news of her are so many people who "I'm very proud," Inman Smith gained 4,699 votes in victory at Republican head- helped." said. "I'm glad to be able to the primary-almost 64 per- quarters in Mercer where she With a primary victory participate in the local govern- cent of the Republican vote. attended a party with other under her belt, Smith is ment here in Grove City." She defeated challenger Jo- candidates. She said results already looking ahead to the Because the Ward 3 seat is Anne Riedmuller by 2,055 were delayed after a voting general election in November. currently vacant and because votes. She also received 28 machine was stolen in Farrell "We want to do more grass- roots campaigning," she said. Inman ran unopposed, he will write-in votes, 27 of which to protest a Republican candi- came on the Democratic tick- date. The key, she said, is to "stay begin serving on council et. Smith said she wishes to positive." Monday rather than waiting "I thought it was going to be thank all those who helped She plans to start the fall until after the November gen- a very close race," Smith said. with her campaign. campaign soon. eral election. Say goodbye to the Class of 2001 College to award 509 diplomas, three honorary degrees By Amy Clingensmith Arena. accompaniment and several day delay of the execution of Collegian Staff Adviser Baccalaureate speaker Dr. students will also be involved Timothy McVeigh, the possi- Steve Brown, professor of pas- in the ceremony. The Touring ble appointment of Keating to toral ministry at the Reformed Choir will perform "Song of head the FBI and the contro- The College's 121 st Theological Seminary, will Triumph" and "Fairest Lord versy surrounding inaccurate Baccalaureate and speak on "God and Despair." Jesus." laboratory testing in Oklahoma Commencement ceremonies Brown is also founder and On Saturday, Oklahoma that may have convicted inno- are set for this weekend, at President of Key Life Gov. Frank Keating will speak cent people of crimes. 7:30 p.m. tomorrow for Network, www.keylife.org. on "Grove City College: An Konzen will offer the prel- Baccalaureate in Harbison College organist Dr. Richard Island of Learning." Many ude and processional. J. Paul Chapel and 10:30 a.m. A. Konzen will offer the prel- topics surround Keating's visit Saturday for graduation in the See Grad ude, processional and other this week, including the 30- on page 2 The Collegian May 17, 2001 SPECIAL GRADUATION EDITION 2 Grad From page one Sticht, chairman of the Board of Trustees, will offer a wel- come to guests and Dr. Garth Runion and Robert Smith will award degrees. Keating and Brown will receive honorary degrees, as will Cleaster Whitehurst- Mims, founder of the Marva Collins Preparatory School of Cincinnati. During both ceremonies, College President Dr. John H. Moore will offer introductions and remarks and the Rev. F. GCC Public Relations Stanley Keehlwetter will offer Oklahoma Gov. Frank Keating, the Commencement speaker, Dr. Steve Brown, the the invocation and benedic- Baccalaureate speaker, and Cleaster Whitehurst-Mims, founder of Marva Collins tion. Preparatory School in Cincinnati, will receive honorary degrees on Saturday. So you're here through graduation Here's some important things to know. SENIORS Friday 4 p.m. Mandatory Commencement practice -- Arena. 6:45 p.m. Line up for Baccalaureate -- PLC; Reception immediately following Baccalaureate -- South Lobby. Saturday 9:30 a.m. Line up for Commencement -- Quad side of Ketler; Luncheon immediately following Commencement -- Hicks. CAFETERIA SCHEDULE Thursday Friday Saturday 5 - 6 p.m. Dinner-Hicks 8 - 9 a.m. Breakfast-Hicks 7:30 - 9 a.m. Breakfast-MAP 4 p.m. - midnight Gedunk Noon - 1 p.m. Lunch-Hicks Both cafeterias closed for lunch 5 - 6 p.m. Dinner-Hicks 5 - 6 p.m. Dinner-Hicks 4 p.m. - midnight Gedunk 8 a.m. - 2 p.m. Gedunk The Collegian MATTHEW R. DIVELBISS AMY CLINGENSMITH The Grove City College Newspaper Editor-in-Chief 100 Campus Drive Staff Adviser Grove City, Pennsylvania, 16127