Lori Thompson-Heinze resigns - Olivet College

Dustin Beck, ‘05, and Marie Gouba, senior, in “Marry Me a Little.” Photo by Nichole Sigler/ECHO What’s Inside

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Two one-act musicals were offered by Olivet College’s Arts and Communica-
tion’s Department the first weekend in November. These musicals were “Marry Christopher Jones, junior, Tracey Fix/ECHO Word Scramble Page 10
Me a Little,” by Stephen Sondheim, and “One False Move,” by Susan Kander. The is a DJ at WOCR 89.7 Local boxer Sowders Page 11
shows were under the direction of Timothy Flynn, Ph.D., music program direc-
tor, who guided the cast of 10 women and one man. FM. The Ultimate
WOCR, Olivet and the surround-
Flynn commented on the show and said,“In some ways this whole production ing area’s local radio station, is run by
is a bit of an experiment. Neither of these shows has spoken dialogue (except students attending Olivet. See more on
one role), and therein is the first challenge to the singers, and perhaps the audi- page 7.
ence also. While Sondheim’s musical ‘Marry Me a Little’ is weaved together by
connecting actions and textual themes, albeit sometimes rather loose, Kander’s Volume CXVII, Issue 1 Friday, November 11, 2005
‘One False Move’is indeed an opera in the traditional sense. And while its subject
is not necessarily traditional, it is characteristic of the great operatic tragedies of
Verdi and Puccini, and more to the point, timely for today’s audience of all ages.
This first challenge is what attracted me to both of these works.”

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Lori Thompson-Heinze resigns Blackout freezes elevator with two
By Anabel Montalvo students trapped in Mott Building

Staff Writer By Chanzo Tambuzi
The campus said goodbye to Lori Thompson-Heinze, director for Olivet College Student
Activities and Greek Life, on Oct. 28. The reason for her resignation is, Thompson said, “I Staff Writer
just got married and I really want to take care of my family. I want the best for my kids and
husband. This job takes away energy and time away from my family.” She added, “My plan On Nov. 1, at 7:55 a.m. Olivet College experienced a major power failure which caused
is probably to look for something in middle management. All I want is a job I can manage some students to explore other options since some classes were cancelled. Other students
my family with.” were upset and frustrated because they woke up for no reason.
Thompson-Heinze said, “Greeks, remember that building societies and relationships takes
hard work, not just rushed events, and continue the effort you already put in so far. Student Classes were cancelled because of a random power failure that occurred all over campus
workers I’m proud of you; continue making good programs and giving Linda [McWright] except for the Kirk Center and Dole. There were also two students trapped in the Mott
and Myrna [Pedelty] ideas.” Elevator - junior Comfort Bamiro and sophomore Miranda Walson -for about 40 minutes.
Hristo Kozhuha- rov, junior and Student Activities
Office worker said about Thompson-Heinze’s exit, “It is “Consumers Energy supplies the power to the campus…one of the large transformers on
unbelievable; she was the heart of the student activities on the south side blew up and the whole side of town was without power including the campus,
campus...I’m going to miss her a lot.” Terra Curley, junior except for Dole and the Kirk Center,” said Larry Colvin, vice president for administration.
and another student office worker said “Lori was like a He continued to say that Dole wasn’t affected by the blackout. Dole Hall and the Kirk Cen-
friend and a mother, a person you could rely on. She did a ter are fed by power distribution system from Consumers Energy coming out of a different
lot of things for us. I don’t know what this campus would part of the state. It feeds down through the Bellevue area, and the rest of the campus is fed
do without her and I am going to miss her. At the times we by Battle Creek.
struggled she helped us through it.”
A replacement for Thompson-Heinze’s position has not The rest of the student body was affected in more positive ways than negative. “The blackout
been decided. Thomp- son-Heinze said, “I have no idea who threw off my day because I didn’t wake up on time for my eight o’clock and it made me late
is taking my place. To make my job easier I planned the year for a class that was cancelled. I ended up going to breakfast and playing Monopoly with my
in advance so activities are all set until next fall. I also got great friends. We need another blackout,” Courtney Kuch, senior, said.
student workers who know what is going on.”
Vice President and Dean for Student Life Linda “I was not affected by the blackout because I commute and none of my classes were can-
McWright said, “We haven’t decided who is taking over. celled,” said Audrey Graham, junior.
Don [Tuski] and I have Lori Thompson-Heinze been working on it. We are hoping
to have some inter- Echo Photo nal decisions made by the end of the The blackout lasted for an hour and half, and the power was back on by 9:30 a.m. There
semester. We are going to take time to choose a good fit for the college. We’re moving toward were only a miniscule amount of classes that were actually cancelled on Tuesday morning.
having campus activities toward more student involvement.” She also said, “Lori did a great The rest of the day continued on as if nothing happened.
service to us and we were happy to have her.”
Pedelty, administrative assistant to vice president and dean for student life said, “I feel Olivet College to host holiday concert Nov. 20
very sad that Lori left. She has done so much for campus activities and the students.” Deyan
Kozhuharov, sophomore and student office worker, said, “Lori was the best boss and it is Press Release
going to be hard to replace her. She always devoted more time to her job and students love
her, and will miss her.” The Olivet College choral ensembles will present a holiday concert Sunday, Nov. 20, at
3 p.m., in the Olivet Congregational Church.

Under the direction of Timothy Flynn, Ph.D., music program director, the concert will
feature excerpts from Handel’s Messiah and Vivaldi’s Gloria performed by the College Choir
and Women’s Chorale, and the Fortissimo Singers of Olivet High School, as well as alumni
and friends. The singers will be accompanied by selected strings from the Battle Creek and
Lansing symphonies.

President Don Tuski, and his wife, Louise, will host a community open house immediately
following the concert at the college’s Hance House, located at 217 Yale St.

Corrections:
In the Oct. 28 issue of the Olivet College Echo, Julie Kilmer was incorrectly identified
as Judy Kilmer in the article, “Hurricane relief donations continue.”
In the same issue, Walker Beverly, adviser of Elite, was referred to as “she.” He is an
assistant professor of education.

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News 3

Photography Club reinstated, looking
for members, photo opportunities

Olivet First Assembly of God Band performed at the Nov. 1 praise Nichole Sigler/ECHO By Michelle Erskine because, “I love taking pictures.”
and worship service for Alpha Omega. The first meeting attracted 10 members,
Staff Writer
Praise services feature local musicians, and the second had 12, and currently there
guest speakers in Mott Auditorium Interested in snapshots, photographs, are 20 people signed up.
pictures, scrapbooks, general photography?
By Beth Leonard and Kristy Latimer always have the power of choice. You have to The Olivet College Photography Club could At the beginning of the year, the club had
choose to make yourself available for God’s be the club for students. The club meets the no president and very little interest. Sigler
Staff Writers purpose. You have to be available for God to first and third Wednesday of every month. stepped up to president after a few weeks
use you the way he sees fit, in his time. You The first Wednesday is a mandatory meeting of advertising. She said, “There were flyers
What could bring so many Olivet Col- may choose to serve God, or you may choose to ensure participation. The president of the around at the beginning of the year, but as
lege students together to give thanks and to serve yourself.” club is freshman Nichole Sigler, with other a freshman I figured someone else would get
praise God? The praise services held by Alpha officers still being determined. the spot. At a preliminary meeting there were
Omega in the Mott Auditorium every Tues- Hammond also discussed his youth. He only five people.”
day at 9 p.m. explained that he was troublemaker growing The club was running last year but was
up in Olivet, but at the age of 18 found God, just recently reinstated, having held only two Currently, the club is beginning to raise
Each service features a different area and made the choice to be available for God’s meetings so far this year. Sigler said, “We have money by offering “buddy pictures” on Nov.
Christian band. Various types of music, purpose in his life. He also said that he has it so students can follow their passion or learn 16, from 11 a.m. until 4 p.m. They will be
praise, and worship are performed, such as never regretted his decision. new things.” taking photos in the Kirk Center lounge and
gospel and rock. All of the music integrates outside, weather permitting, for the cost of
an overall Christian theme. Justin Smelter, junior and Alpha Omega According to the club’s constitution, $1 per person.
member, said, “The freedom to praise God article II, the objectives are, “To educate,
Terra Curley, junior and Alpha Omega – to lay all of your burdens at the Lord’s feet encourage, and assist members to explore Sigler has been trying to plan future
member, said, “We used to only praise and – is incredible.” and expand their own creativity. To provide endeavors for the club and said, “Hope-
worship for about 10 minutes before our hands on assistance and advice from members fully this fund-raiser will help give us the
Bible study, so this is a new thing. Hearing “It is a break in the week when believ- with prior experience. To bring together and opportunity to visit museums and purchase
the word of God, and praising His name is ers and nonbelievers can only focus on what a all photographers who are interested in supplies.” Other than trips, the club hopes to
all that matters.” is really important – God,” said Ryan Key, advancing their photographic knowledge. open up to new opportunities. “I can’t wait
freshman. To promote higher standards keener ap- to use the darkroom,” said Rachelle Beazley,
On Oct. 24, Alpha Omega welcomed preciation of photography among members. freshman.
Faith Finders. Anthony Scott, graduate of According to Barnes, “Alpha Omega’s To provide constructive assessment, helpful
Olivet College, Class of ’03, and founding purpose as a Christian organization on cam- suggestions, and needed encouragement to Photography is an important club on
member of Alpha Omega, brought the group pus is to raise up a group of individuals who beginners. To keep abreast of all new processes campus according to Sigler because, “We are
from his church. A band from the Olivet As- will propel the body of Christ into a deeper and techniques. To provide lectures, studies, at a liberal arts college which is supposed to
sembly of God Church performed on Nov. 1, depth of the glory of God. The organization exhibitions, and competitions for the benefit broaden the range of what students study
with Pastor Doug Hammond of the church takes an interest in the mental, emotional, of all members. And to promote education for and experience and photography club is just
presenting a message after the music. and spiritual development of believers and individual and social responsibility.” another way to get involved.”
how the believer can improve their walk with
Rebekah Lehman, Hammond’s daugh- Christ.” Freshman Lindsey Weaver joined the club Michelle Erskine is a member of the Pho-
ter, and band member, said, “God has really tography Club.
called us to this. These praise services provide On Oct. 21, Alpha Omega hosted a pre-
a great opportunity to do this.” mier of the film “Left Behind 3,” which was Members of the Olivet College Photography Club Elizabeth Koebel/ECHO
held at Bellevue Christian Center.
“I enjoy the singing. Every week it’s in- Friday, November 11, 2005
teresting because of all the different ways “The movie was great. The characters in
there are to praise God,” Johanna Hughes, the movie had very strong faith in God,” said
freshman, said. junior Alpha Sabbithi, a member of Alpha
Omega. “I feel that this movie portrayed
Alpha Omega has grown to approximately that we should have strong faith like the
54 members since the beginning of the se- main character and believe in god that he is
mester. The group also meets for Bible study in control, in which any thing can change
on Sunday nights at 9 p.m. in the Library in seconds.”
Lecture Room.
“This movie helps you realize what it’d
Justin Barnes, junior, and Alpha Omega be like if Jesus were to come and you hadn’t
president, said, “I love having the opportunity accepted him as your savior,” said Barnes.
for all of us to come together and praise God “It just shows how we don’t know when he’ll
in all the different styles. We are all growing return, but that we have to live every day like
through this process by being here, as none it’s the day of his return.”
of us are perfect.”
Olivet College Echo
During his talk, Hammond said, “We

4 Opinion
Chartwells organizes

project to determine how
much food is wasted
every meal in the K.C.

Students clean O.C.’s campus on Service Day. Tracey Fix/ECHO To the Campus Community,
Student sees community service on Service Day The staff at Chartwells is moving forward with our Clean
impacting more than Olivet’s community
Plate Project. This project’s objective is to reduce waste in our
By Ashley Elston These soldiers have been away from home for a long time. operation while providing much needed donations to the local
Most of them have contact from America only by e-mail; food bank.
Guest Writer e-mail and mail are totally different. I have a special feeling
when I receive mail rather than electronic mail. Imagine what The components of our project are as follows:
I believe Service Day is very important. One of the com- it does to a soldier that is fighting for freedom in a place that Calculate our current average weekly waste. This is an
mitments as a student at Olivet College is to participate in is thousands of miles away from home and family.
community service and activities both off and on campus, to educational guess by weighing trash cans with only the food
help better the community. It must mean a lot when a stranger takes the time to waste from customer trays.
handwrite a letter to a person that they don’t even know.
“I am responsible for service to Olivet College and the The only objective is to offer encouragement and good will. Over a two-week period, we have volunteers monitor the
larger community.” This is one of the commitments in the I feel that a handwritten letter means more. I always enjoy dish drop area for clean plates. Customers with a clean plate
Olivet College Compact. I believe the Olivet College Com- getting a handwritten letter. The service men and women, I receive a small treat and a raffle ticket. Those without a clean
pact shows several examples of community service. I am feel, will greatly appreciate the time everyone had put into plate are not awarded a prize or ticket. A clean plate consists
responsible for contributing to the quality of the physical their personal letter to them. of no food or beverage left on your tray.
environment.” This means to do your very best to keep our
college campus and community looking as good as it possibly During my Service Day experience I learned more about And at the end of each week the waste is recalculated and
can be. This would include putting your trash in the trash can what the people are going through that are away from their based on percentage of waste reduced vs. the prior week a
and even putting trash other people may have thrown on the homes. It made me think more about the lives of these people raffle prize is drawn. For instance a 75% reduction in waste
ground into the trash. that are fighting for our country. I personally don’t have any will have a $75.00 gas card to Citgo and a donation of 500
family members that are fighting, but I know people whose apples to the food bank associated with it. All for cleaning
This doesn’t only help the community of Olivet, it also sons or daughters, brothers or sisters, husbands or wives, your plate, nothing else!
helps with the whole world. When people come to Olivet they relatives, or friends are fighting. When I see the way they
see the way we take pride in our community which makes are going through their everyday life it makes me feel bad We will be looking for volunteers to monitor the dish drop
them want the same for their own community. knowing they are thinking about that person, wondering if area. This project started on Monday, Nov. 7. We would like to
they are safe. have two people at each lunch and dinner period throughout
Another example from the Compact would be “I am re- the two weekday weeks. I will be looking for one person for
sponsible for the development and growth of Olivet College.” I really feel that the letters that the men and women will each breakfast shift and each brunch and dinner shifts on the
This would include letting people outside of the community soon be receiving will make them feel that people have not weekends. The times for each shift are: weekday breakfast:
to know about the college. Informing people of the way the forgotten them. I think that writing letters to the men and 7:30-8:30 a.m., 8:30-9:30 a.m. and 8:30-10 a.m.; weekday
college is and the values and beliefs the college has would women are very important. Not everybody in the service has lunch: 11:30-noon, noon-12:30 p.m., 12:30-1 p.m. and
also be a way to help with the development and growth of family or friends that are writing them. It must be really hard 1-1:45 p.m.; weekday dinner: 5:15-5:45 p.m., 5:45-6:30
the college. being all alone and knowing that there is nobody to write to p.m., and 6:30-7 p.m.; weekend brunch: 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m.;
or get mail from. weekend dinner: 5-6 p.m.
During Service Day, Sept. 28, I went to the Conserva-
tory and wrote letters to the men and women in the service. Service Day is very important, not only to the college and Thanks so very much with your help in this project. Please
Everyone there had to make sure that the letters they were the school but to yourself as a person. I believe Service Day contact me directly on our main office at 749-7378 to sign
writing were upbeat and happy. The people that are away from gets a person to think about the College Compact and the up.
their families are sad already; we don’t want to make them commitments we must follow in it. I am glad that I went to
feel more sad. We talked about things that have been going Service Day; it made me think about people that are away Jeff Rutter
on in our lives. When writing a letter like this to someone from their families right now. In a way it relates to college Assistant Food Service Director
you have to understand the feelings they are going through. students. They are away from their families right now. I know Chartwells @ Olivet College
They miss people in their family and they are not around the there is a big difference, but they do relate. Jeff[email protected]
everyday things we take for granted.
Students and staff who participate in the clean Tracey Fix/ECHO
I think it is very important that we sent these letters. plate project receive candy in return.

Olivet College Echo Friday, November 11, 2005

Opinion 5

Chicago review: Steppenwolf delivers stellar play, Navy Pier supplies fun
By Anabel Montalvo turned around and ended up asking for direc- were all really good company. That is always Adams, freshman said “I got wet. The show
tions. If we’d left too much later, we might a pleasure within itself. The play was very was really funny.” Adams got wet trying to
Staff Writer insightful and it wasn’t expensive and it was elude a spraying fountain at the Navy Pier
Olivet College theatre students and have missed the opening curtain.”
friends experienced the arts at Steppenwolf Twelve students went on the trip Wil- nice to get a way Christi-
Theatre in Chicago, liams said. “The from campus.” na Pascale,
Ill., on Oct. 22 when trip started Emma Henson, senior,
they traveled to see with the the- freshman said, “I said “It
“Master Harold and atre seminar liked the show, it was fun. I
The Boys” by Athol and branched was really good. had a really
Fugard. out to include It showed a lot of good time.
Arthur Williams, people who racial problems go- I like see-
director of theatre have been in- ing on and brought ing shows I
said, “Steppenwolf volved with you back to that didn’t have
has an international O.C [Olivet timeline. It was anything
reputation for edgy, College] the- fun I made a new to do with.
exciting, and high- atre, particu- friend and ate pizza I really
quality theatre. I felt larly Alpha Psi with some sailors. want to go
it would be a unique Omega [theater When it was time back.”
experience for our society] mem- to go I was sleepy Robin Os-
students…I chose bers,” he said. and tired from my trander,
‘Master Harold and Chanzo fun-filled day.” Mariah Mickelwait, senior, walks toward Chanzo Echo Photos senior, said
Tambuzi, senior, and Jeremy Adams, freshman.
the Boys’ because it Tambuzi, se- Williams said, “After the show, we went “The show was wonderful and we had loads
is a well-known play Some of the O.C. students who went to Chicago nior, said, “I to the Navy Pier and spent the afternoon of fun at Navy Pier.”

that deals with racial issues in a different yet enjoyed seeing the play ‘Master Harold and and early evening enjoying it…I had a Williams said when asked about planning
challenging way.” The Boys.’ A lot of firsts happened on that great time. The students handled them- more trips, “There is a lot of enthusiasm in my
Williams said, “We left at 7 in the morning day - it was the first time that I saw a play in selves well and we all got along great.” seminar. Right now I have a student looking
and returned home about 9 in the evening. Chicago, it was the first time that had been Jennifer Shaw, senior, said “I thought it at prices and availability for a quick trip in
I wanted to make sure that we had plenty of to the Navy Pier. Although there were about was pretty cool. I wish we had more time to late November or a spring trip.”
time to get there, and to allow for directional 12 people on the trip there were at least nine shop at Navy Pier. The play was also really Anabel Montalvo is a member of Alpha Psi
mishaps. It’s a good thing, because we got new students that I had never met and they good and the whole trip was worth it.” Jeremy Omega and went on this trip.

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Olivet College Echo Friday, November 11, 2005

6 People

Q & A: O.C. alumni give back to alma mater

“Why did you come to Olivet?” Name: Mike Fales By Kristy Latimer Photos by Nichole Sigler/ECHO
Photos and story by Title: Director of Church Relations and
Denise Ritzer/ECHO Campus Ministries; Co-Advisor for Interna-
Kim Green, sophomore, “I was recruited to play tional Students
softball.” Location on Campus: Dole Development
? Hometown: Flint
What is your favorite thing you like about
Travis MacArthur, sophomore, “I came to visit Derrick. After, I working at Olivet College?
went and applied because I always wanted to go back to college.” “Getting to know the students that are from
different states and countries.”
? Other: Fales is married to Judy Fales, and
they have three boys, Doug, Tom and
Amanda Egmer, freshman, “I came here to play softball; my coach Chuck. Fales was also a member of Adelphic
from high school was an alumni from Olivet and recommended it.” Alpha Pi and is currently getting a master’s
degree in divinity.
?
Name: Ponja Vahs
Chad Folkersma, senior, “I wanted to get Title: Administrative Assistant to the Vice
far away from home. I am from the upper President for Institutional Advancement
peninsula so this is pretty far and I wanted to be Location on Campus: Dole Development
Hometown: Olivet
the first in my family to go to college.” What is your favorite thing you like about
working at Olivet College?
? “Working with the students. Olivet allows
me to try an reach my full potential, which
Joe Kaslly, sophomore, “I had a lot of friends from makes my job so great.”
my high school go here and I came here to play Other: Vahs is the advisor for ODK (Omi-
football.” cron Delta Kappa), and also for the senior
class. She is an honorary for Sigma Beta, and
? her daughter, Jessica, graduated from Olivet
College, too.
Stephanie Nicolai, junior, “I came here to play golf
and also to be a part of the insurance program.” Name: Tamyra Walters
Title: Director of Conferences, Special Events
? and Housing
Location on Campus: Dole Basement
Dave Farmer, junior, “I was recruited to play Hometown: Dowling
basketball.” What is your favorite thing you like
about working at Olivet College?
? “Working with the students and staff and I
love the small college environment.”
Brent Sundberg, freshman, “I was recruited Other: Walters’ office just recently moved. She
to play football.” is now in the basement of Dole, rather than
the basement of the Kirk Center, were she
? has been working for 16 years. She likes
the new place, because it is quiet and there
Mallory Bailey, junior, “I have no idea why I are windows. Walters was also a member of
came to this college.” Sigma Beta.
Name: Melissa Casarez
Title: Admissions Representative
Location on Campus: Dole Admissions
Hometown: Lowell
What is your favorite thing you like about
working at Olivet College?
“The people I work with, including the staff
and the students.”
Other: Casarez was introduced to her hus-
band by an alumni and just recently had a
baby boy, Antonio, who is 11-weeks-old.

Olivet College Echo Friday, November 11, 2005

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OCR said. 89.7 hiding over in a l l
“I work fm those boxes,” students at Olivet except one
By Igor Rasula onTues- Kapral said. – Carey Jarvis, an alum who
day and The CDs are plays techno music in a show
Staff Writer Friday packed away called “Dance Chapel” on
nights, i n a n t i c i p a - Friday nights.
“The Ultimate Variety and my tion of being Karly Batt, junior, is the
89.7 WOCR” is something f a v o r i t e “ripped” into new station manager. She
you have probably heard thing to the station’s new said, “This year is going to be
many times if you have ever do while I computer sys- great! We have some won-
listened to Olivet College’s on the air is am
l o o k t e m . The technology derful returning DJs this
radio station. The station is for good old s o n g s , the DJs use while play- year and new enthusiastic
situated in the basement of a n d s h a r e them with ing mu- sic, using CDs, DJs as well. We are work-
the Kirk Center. Five sepa- people who lis- ten to ra- is quickly being forgot- ing on some exciting events
rate rooms exist in the sta- dio. I also like to make ten in the “real” world. coming up (listen for more
tion for different purposes. talk shows with interesting Radio sta- tions today play details). WOCR T-shirts are
The largest one is where the and fun topics, but people music and programs from now available too. We are
disc jockey (DJ) usually sits call rarely, so eventually the com- puter. in the processes of updat-
and plays music; it is the on I give up and just stick to the “It would be much easier if ing some equipment and
air studio. music.” I had all songs in the com- technology we are currently
On one Tuesday night The station has a wall puter and sorted by genre. using. We are working on
Danielle Kapral, a junior at where all the CDs are stacked Then I could find songs I getting more up to date and
Olivet College, was working is half-empty. Many CDs are want much easier and search wider variety of music.”
at the radio station as a DJ. packed into six boxes and through the list in just a “I would like if people
While trying to find a new they lay underneath the few seconds,” Kapral said. would listen to WOCR
song to play for her audience, shelves. “All the CDs we have at the and to call us more often,”
Kapral, or “Danny” as she is “It would be very nice if radio station are mixes of Kapral said.
known on air, shared her ex- we could use those CDs be- different genre and styles “Also, it would be great if
perience of being on the air. cause sometimes I have of music, so it takes the radio was played in din-
“Besides getting to listen to feeling that I keep play- me forever to find a ing room in K.C. because
really great music, I get ex- ing same music over good song.” I would know someone is
perience with broadcasting and over again. I the B e s i d e s listening to my program for

and getting over my fear of am sure that a Kapral there sure and I would definitely
a r e 1 3 devote myself even more.”
ultimatepublic speaking since I am a lot of good
communication major,” she songs are DJs,
variety

Olivet College Echo Friday, November 11, 2005

8 Features

‘Marry Me a Little,’ ‘One False Move’ spotlight chorus and solo performers
By Denise Ritzer and Chad Folkersma Gouba, Margaret Todd; juniors, Katherine
Roesch, Eunice Oladele; sophomores, Eleni
Staff and Guest Writers Mitropoulos, Hannah
Robbins; Emma Hen-
Continued from page 1 son, freshman; Olivet
Flynn also said, “The second major at- alumni Angela Board-
traction was the music man, and Joanne Wil-
itself. Sondheim is ar- liams, assistant profes-
guably the most gifted sor of journalism and
American composer of theatre. This musical
musical theatre alive to- is based on the book
day, and in many ways by Rachel Simmons
he rivals the great con- called “Odd Girl Out.”
tributors of the genre It addresses issues that
from the past. His style students face in every-
is fresh, interesting day life from bullying,
and innovative, and he gossip and cliques.
makes both musician Hannah Robbins,
and audience think. sophomore, said, “This
His music is not comfy is my second show in
armchair music. This the Olivet College the- Chorus singing the main theme in the opera
is also true of Susan ater program and this was a lot more fun “One False Move”
Chorus members (from left) Hannah Robbins, Kander. Her musical because I get to sing. ‘One False Move,’ is a
sophomore, and Emma Henson, freshman, yell language is most as- show that tackles real issues that adolescents
at fellow student Bonnie, Marie Gouba, senior. suredly contemporary; deal with every day.”
Nick Wolf, sophomore, said, “It was re-
Chorus of the opera “One False Move” showing however, it is accessible for those to whom this ally amazing; I have
the consequences of one false move in dance. language and genre are new. The third and never seen any plays
final thing that attracted me to these pieces like this one before,
Photos by Nichole Sigler/ECHO is that both of these fine works are not part it was interesting and
of the traditional musical canon, and while I didn’t even feel like
there are many arguments as to why, they falling asleep.”
deserve our attention and can be a wonder- “I enjoyed it im-
mensely; it was a very
ful learning experiences powerful. There was an
for our students and amazing contrast of the
audience.” two plays, said Louise
Tuski, adjunct instruc-
Marie Gouba, se- tor of theater.
nior, pulled double The upcoming events
duty as she took part for the Olivet College
in both musicals for Theatre program in-
the weekend. She said, cludes “How I Learned
“‘Marry Me a Little’ to Drive,” Feb. 23-25,
and ‘One False Move’ 2006, and “Hear t- Dustin Beck (left), Class of 2005 and Marie Gouba, senior,
are my ninth and 10th break and Heartburn,” taking a bow after the final scene in “Marry Me a Little.”
shows at Olivet College. March 30-April 1, 2006. Cast members in a scene from “One False Move,” which was performed
It has been extremely
fun working with both Nov. 4-6 at the Oaks Theatre.
casts. Dr. Flynn and
Dr. [Ramona] Graessle
have been wonderful
directors. These are my
last shows at Olivet; it’s
going to be hard to say goodbye.”
“Marry Me a Little” also featured Dustin
Beck, ‘05, in the two-actor production. The
show takes place in two different New York
City apartments. Although the scene calls
for two settings, Olivet staged the show on
one. Both actors are torn in many emotional
matters, some among ones self, while others
towards each other, and still others toward
society. Ashley-Rose Reim, senior, said, “It
was different than what I expected although
I am not sure what I was expecting. I thought
the show was very unique.”
The second show, “One False Move,”
included actors seniors, Courtney Buege,

Olivet College Echo Friday, November 11, 2005

Features 9

Olivet College hosting It was all in the family at Wind Ensemble concert
student art exhibit By Beth Leonard music. It was fun and a nice variety. I specifically enjoyed the
Native American piece. My daughter is a freshman, so it was
Press Release Staff Writer a good first impression of Dr. Nichols. I remember how great
she was during orientation – I wanted to play for her!”
The Olivet College visual arts program is hosting an When the Olivet College Wind Ensemble took center stage
exhibit showcasing student artwork, through Dec. 6 from, for an Oct. 27 concert, the spotlight was on the families and Another selection was chosen from “Candide,” a Broadway
8 a.m. to 6 p.m. in the campus’ Barker-Cawood Art Gallery friends in the audience. “Shortcut Home” was the title of the musical by Leonard Bernstein, entitled “Candide Suite.” Ac-
located in the Mott Academic Center. The show features a concert, held at the Olivet Congregational Church. Accord- cording to the concert’s program, “The story concerns a young
selection of ceramics, drawings, paintings, prints, sculptures, ing to a press release on olivetcollege.edu, “The theme of this man, Candide, who has been led by his tutor, Dr. Pangloss,
and graphic designs done by students in visual arts classes. concert looked at the ideas of home and family from various to believe that everything is for the best ‘in this best of all
compositional perspectives.” possible worlds.’ Throughout their world travels, Candide
Students featured in the exhibit include Carrie Abbot, realizes the truth of suffering, crime and aristocracy, thus
senior; Shantell Alexander, freshman; Jae Baetens, freshman; Adhering to that theme of family, different groups of musi- dismantling his idealism.”
Jason Beam, senior Amber Case, senior; Amanda Charbon- cians entered the church in their respective ensemble families,
neau, Class of ‘05; Sagun Chitrakar, freshman; Steffen Cor- divided by the instrument they played: families of flutes, clari- Kirk Hendershott-Kraetzer, associate professor of Hu-
nell, junior; Carrie Crossman, junior; Marites Eldred, junior; nets, bass clarinets, saxophones, bassoons, trumpets, french manities supplemented the music with readings from “Can-
Ananta Fetters, junior; Tracey Fix, junior; Joseph Hutson, horns, trombones, euphoniums, tubas, and percussionists. Five
freshman; Sarah Klepinger, freshman; Elizabeth Koebel, members of dide.”
junior; Shane Koehler, junior; Birgit Lauderdale, freshman; the Chorale Courtney
Eric McCoy, freshman; Dustin Meisner, sophomore; Kristina Choir also
Mellinger, freshman; Jaclyn Mummaw, freshman; Vance participated Buege, senior,
Orr, junior; Jessica Pletz, junior; Alisha Ridsdale, freshman; in selected said, “Kirk
Barb Spencer of Olivet; Caroline Schroeder, junior; Natalee works. did a great
Singleton, freshman; Levi Stegeman, freshman; Brent Sun- job reading
dberg, freshman; Koji Takahashi, sophomore; Katie Walker, After the the parts of
freshman; Jacob Warren, junior; and Stacey Willard, junior. first selec- ‘Candide.’
tion, enti- I think the
Parent’s Day Nov. 12 tled “Short- way he read
cut Home” it exuded the
Press Release by Dana character.”
Wilson,
Parents’ Day at Olivet College is one for the books. The Conductor Nichols
Parent Advisory Board has invited parents of Olivet College Jeananne recognized
students to take place in morning-long lessons and seminars Nichols, two senior
on Nov. 12. The program, entitled “Into the Classroom,” assistant members of
will give parents a peek at what students do in Wednesday professor of the ensem-
morning seminars. music and ble, Marga-
director of ret Todd and
The day starts at 9 a.m. in the Mott Building with a Instrumen- Amber Case.
reception, followed by mini lessons presented by members tal Music, This was their
of Gamma Iota Sigma and faculty from the art, journalism, welcomed last concert,
English and science programs. There will also be a brunch, the audi- as both will
followed by the final home Comet football game, versus ence. She be student
Albion, at 1 p.m. at Cutler Athletic Complex. also intro- teaching in
duced her the Spring
Coach Morrison roast on parents, semester.
Nov. 18-19 in MacKay sister, and
two-year- Vest, ju-
Press Release old neph- Students in the Wind Ensemble take a quick nior, and
ew to the break before playing again. trombone
Long-time Olivet College coach and professor emeritus crowd, as this was the first chance her family was able to Denise Ritzer/ECHO player, said,
Gary Morrison will be “roasted” at a dinner in his honor which attend one of her concerts here. “Whatever your family is “I believe
will precede the 2005 Gary Morrison Tip-Off Tournament, like, through the different pieces, you’ll be able to find them that Jeananne Nichols is doing a wonderful job in helping
Nov. 18-19. here,” said Nichols at the beginning of the concert. to bring back what this school was founded on in regards
to arts in the curriculum. She and President Tuski are both
Morrison, who has coached both basketball and golf at She also introduced nine members of the ensemble that committed to promoting the artistic foundations of Olivet
Olivet, will hear testimonies from former students, associ- were honored by the Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Associ- College. The wind ensemble is the flagship group of our
ates and rivals at a Saturday, Nov. 19 dinner in the MacKay ation. The students will be participating in the Intercollegiate music program.”
gymnasium. A social begins at 4 p.m., with dinner at 4:30 Honor’s Band. Nominated students from different schools in When asked what it is like being part of the ensemble,
and the “roast” program at 5 p.m. Cost is $25 per person, by Michigan will meet to rehearse all day on Feb. 4, 2006, at Ryan, sophomore, and tuba musician, said, “It’s an experience
calling 269-749-7164. Albion College, ending with a concert that night. They are: of having to mold together with 25 or 30 other instruments
Annie Bahling, freshman; Bryan Borders, junior; Melanie for one common sound, such as an organ comprised of 25
The basketball tournament kicks off on Friday, Nov. 18 Engels, sophomore; David Lewis, sophomore; Kayla Mohl- players.”
at 1 p.m., with the Comets facing Andrews University at man, senior; Denise Ritzer, junior; Michael Ryan, sophomore; Future musical events featuring Olivet College students
1:30 p.m., and Spring Arbor University tipping off against Jenny Shaw, junior; and Jenny Vest, junior. of music include a holiday chorale concert, Sunday, Nov. 20,
Marygrove College at 3:30 p.m. A consolation game will be at 3 p.m. at the Olivet Congregational Church, featuring
played on Saturday at 6:30 p.m., with the championship game The second selection was composed by a member of the guest performers from the community, and a performance
scheduled for 8:30 p.m. Mohican Nation, Brent Michael Davids, entitled “Grand- by the Olivet College Jazz Band Friday, Dec. 2, at 7 p.m.
mother Song.” Karen Wagg, mother of Jennifer Wagg, fresh- in the Recital Hall of the Margaret Upton Conservatory of
man and french horn player, said, “I loved the selection of Music Building.

Olivet College Echo Friday, November 11, 2005

10 People

ATENTION STUDENTS President’s List announced
Campus Community: I would like to M. Schriner, Curtis J. Scott, Jaymee L. Scott,
There is a city ordinance stating that you MAY NOT park congratulate the students from last year who Michelle S. Simmon, Stephanie L. Smith, Ann
on a city street overnight, Nov. 1 - April 1, 2006. achieved a perfect 4.0 GPA either in the Fall M. Solovey, Amber N. Terberg, John W. Travis,
The city needs access to clear away snow and they will semester or Spring semester. They are now on Rachel L. Tunison, Brandon K. Warner, Patricia
ticket anyone in violation. Please park in the lots. Parking the President’s List and their names are on dis- A. Weston.
permits are available in the housing office. play outside my office (Spring 2005) and inside
my office (Fall 2004). Please feel free to come Spring 2005: Katie L. Bashore, Breanna L.
profile on echo writer... by and view the names. Bath, Regina M. Bluemlein, Erin D. Bolinger,
Igor Rasula MaryDiane Brake, Torryin D. Butler, John W.
Thank you, and congratulations to these Clink, Catherine L. Connor, Michael A. Davis,
By How can you make a difference as a hard working students. Monica S. Davis, Kristen M. Dixon, Coleen M.
Michelle writer? Dziurlikowski, Max M. Eichholz, Melanie J.
Erskine You can’t make too many differences as Don Tuski, Engels, Shannah S. Fisher, Elizabeth A. Flanary,
a writer. Whatever you write people will President Katherine R. Graebner, Stephanie L. Green ,
understand and comprehend in their own Fall 2004: Justin N. Barnes, Breanna L. William J. Hagerty, Daniel C. Hawkins, Valerie
way. Bath, Rosa L. Beck, Mary Rae J. Bonato, Sarah Jemerson, Abha Karki, Stephen H. Kolomyjec,
Do you read your own articles? M. Boyd, MaryDiane Brake, Michael A. Davis, Tyler J. LaFountain, Jennifer L. Lambarth,
Yes. Jennifer L. McDaniels, Monica S. Davis, Jessica Andrew K. Lansang, David E. Lewis, Natalie
Why do you read your own articles? L. Drullinger, Max M. Eichholz, Melanie J. En- L. Lopez, Rachel M. Loud, Richard L. Maples,
I try to put myself as a outside reader, see if gels, Elizabeth A. Flanary, Elizabeth J. Gibbons, Barbara J. Martin, Jennifer L. McDaniels,
I would like the article. Stephanie L. Green, Brian A. Jaffee, Abha Karki, Dustin P. Meisner, Courtney M. Mich, Mariah
What is your favorite book? Deyan R. Kozhuharov, Nicholas J. McIntosh, A. Mickelwait, Anna R. Munk, Karla M. Nail,
“Congratulations, You Have Just Met the Dustin P. Meisner, Matthew D. Miller, Wade Jessica S. Petkus, Prashant Rajbhandari, Mary
ICF,” by Cass Pennant. A. Nichols, Amya A. Paige, Ashley N. Persons , R. Ramsey, Michael P. Ryan, Michelle S. Sim-
What is your favorite movie? Jessica S. Petkus, Sarah Potter, James A. Kruth, mon, Meghan N. Smith, Stephanie L. Smith ,
“Football Factory” Tyler J. LaFountain, Andrew K. Lansang, David Jolene K. Sullivan, Amber N. Terberg, John W.
When writing, how do you get started? E. Lewis, Rachel M. Loud, Gabriel G. Pringle, Travis, Rachel L. Tunison, Ahmad F. Zeaiter.
I start with good music in my head- Mary R. Ramsey, Katherine T. Roesch, Kenneth
phones.
Staff Writer What do you do when you get writer’s
What got block?
you inter- I block my writer’s blocks.
ested in How do you relax when you are stressed
journalism? out?
The power I usually try to break stuff around me or just
Tracey Fix/Echo that journal- get more stressed so eventually I get tired ���������������
and relaxed.
ism has in the media, and the communica- What do you do in your free time?
tion field is the fastest growing one in the Listen to music and talk to my friends back
world. If you are smart, and lucky enough home.
you can make a lot of money. What is your favorite thing to do on
Why do you write for the Echo? weekends?
I write for the Echo basically because I need Hang out with my friends at the football
extra money to pay for my college tuition. (soccer) games back home.
Also, I wanted to learn how to make news- Where is back home?
papers. Belgrade, Serbia, Europe
Why should students read the Echo?
Because students really spend a lot of time
on their stories and there is always fun stuff
to read. Also, we spend a lot of time prepar-
ing the papers for print so if we can spend
10-12 hours preparing it, you can read it
for 15 minutes.
Do you feel that writing for the Echo is
preparing you for journalism outside of ������������
college? �����������
Yes, definitely. I learned a lot of new things,
but still can’t get rid of “my point of view”
problem.
What is the one thing you would like to
see in the Echo?
Full color papers.
Who is your biggest influence as a
writer?
Jim Morrison.

Olivet College Echo Friday, November 11, 2005

Sports 11

O.C.’s Sowders enters amateur boxing circuit Sports Briefs: Takahashi
earns National Swimmer
By Kyle Stefan Sowders has experienced both ends of the spectrum
through his first three fights. After debuting with an uncon- of the Week honors
Staff Writer
Former Olivet College student and Kalamazoo resident vincing win, his latest fights at the Oct. 21 MAC series proved By Kyle Stefan
Peter Sowders is launching a career in boxing. Sowders, 25, to be a disappointment. Steve Lafave, an experienced scrapper,
currently holds a record of 1-2 and aspires to eventually came out swinging and dominated the first thirty seconds of Staff Writer
progress through the amateur ranks. Competing as a super Sowders’ first bout before both fighters were disqualified for
heavyweight, he is discovering the journey to the top can be disregarding the official.
long and difficult, even for some of the world’s top amateur Said Sowders about the fight, “I was in the best shape of • Sophomore swimmer Koji Takahashi garnered College
boxers. He attended Olivet College from 1999 to 2001. my life and ready to go, but I had to come out protecting. Swimming.com’s National Swimmer of the Week honors for
Traveling the amateur circuit is a far cry from the glitz and He had more ring time than me.” He added about the dis- his efforts in Olivet’s 133-110 win over Hope Oct. 29.
glamour of the elite professional boxing ranks. Glancing at the qualification, “I didn’t deserve that. I got caught with a shot
staging area at the Marshall Athletic Center (MAC), site of a and was giving them back. We didn’t deserve that.” • The Olivet men’s and women’s cross country teams both
U.S. boxing-sanctioned amateur event on Oct. 21, one sees Sowders got another chance and came back strong the next finished in seventh place at the MIAA championship meet
fighters that literally range the entire spectrum. From cagey night at the MAC against another experienced boxer, fighting hosted by Kalamazoo and held in Three Rivers Oct. 29. Fresh-
veterans to outclassed 17-year-old strong into the third round only man Justin Todd led the men with a time of 28:17.4, while
novices, boxers of every size, shape, to drop a split decision. senior Andrea Szokola’s time of 24:12.1 paced the women’s
and style come hoping to make a “That was a much better effort, team. The result leaves both teams seventh in the overall
name for themselves, dreaming for the best fight of my life,” said MIAA standings.
one chance to shine. Sowders. “I realized I had been
The facilities mirror the diversity way too hyped up, too aggressive • Olivet senior punter Ken Lackscheide was named MIAA
of the fighters. On this stage, bright at the start of my fights. I com- Special Teams Player of the Week for his efforts against
lights and luxurious arenas are few and mitted to coming out calmer and Kalamazoo Oct. 29. He averaged 48.5 yards on two punts,
far between. For most amateur events, taking it the distance.” including a 56-yard effort.
a makeshift ring is constructed around “It’s just a lack of experience
a few bleachers and foldout chairs in right now,” he said. “Give me ten • The wrestling team hosts the Comet Duals at Olivet
an obscure activity center. Fan support more fights in there with these High School Nov. 19 to start the 2005-06 season. Second-
is minimal; mostly family and a small guys and I’ll be right there.” year coach Todd Hibbs’ team is coming off a 10-2 dual meet
entourage accompanying each boxer, Despite the setbacks, Sowders record and was ranked as high as 26th in the Adidas/NCAA
with assorted characters filling the remains driven and focused on the Division III Top 30 Poll last year.
bleachers, intrigued by the pureness road ahead. “There’s no substitute
and thrill of small-time fighting. for hard work in this stuff,” he • The men’s basketball opens up non-conference play
As for the actual boxing at the said recently. “You’ve got to get Nov. 18-19 when it hosts Olivet’s own Gary Morrison Tip-
MAC, well, it followed suit. Most in the gym, training, working Off Tournament. Andrews College will play Olivet in the
boxers there adopted the same style: hard, and then get in the ring. tournament opener, followed by Marygrove against Spring
aggressive sparring for as long as their Peter Sowders, who went to O.C. Kyle Stefan/ECHO No substitute for experience and Arbor. A consolation and championship game will conclude
the weekend on Nov. 18.
stamina would allow. Eleven of the 12 fights at the MAC made good technique out there.”
it the three-round distance but slowed down noticeably after He added, “My conditioning has been revised to put me • The women’s basketball team will begin the season Nov.
the initial outbursts. The clutching and grabbing that dogs in situations I might face in the ring. I am going to make my 20-21 by participating in the Kean, (N.J.) Tip-Off Classic.
even the best professional fights is a staple of this level. Eventu- footwork more efficient, my punches more efficient.” The Comets will return home Nov. 25-26 to host the Comet
ally, the boxers with more polish and savvy distance themselves “It is a lot of work, but we are working hard to get up to Classic, which will feature Aquinas, Rochester, and Alverno
from the scrappy and inexperienced wild fighters. the top.” College along with Olivet.

Comet football rolls into showdown with Albion Men’s Basketball hosts Gary Morrison
Tip-Off Tournament
By Kyle Stefan more season, making 12 tackles including three for a loss.
The Comets fought off Kalamazoo for a 21-14 win one Nov. 18 Olivet vs. Andrews 1:30 p.m.
Staff Writer Nov. 19 Marygrove vs. Spring Arbor 3:30 p.m.
week earlier. Sleight carried 28 times for 184 yards to lead the Consolation game 6:30 p.m.
The Olivet football team rattled off its third straight win Olivet offense. The Olivet defense forced four interceptions Championship game 8:30 p.m.
with a 28-14 triumph over Wisconsin Lutheran on Nov. 5. and a fumble and recorded five sacks.
The Comets (5-4, 4-2 MIAA) can clinch a share of the MIAA Women’s Basketball hosts Comet
title with a win over rival Albion Saturday. Albion heads into Saturday’s game in sole possession of the Classic
MIAA lead with a 5-1 record. The Britons have only allowed
Senior Travis Sleight continued to close out his career in one touchdown in their last four games and have outscored Nov. 25 Olivet vs. Alverno 5:30 p.m.
style, rushing for 201 yards and two touchdowns. He has opponents 285-64 in league play. Nov. 26 Aquinas vs. Rochester 7 p.m.
now gained 1,054 yards on the season and ranks second in Consolation game 1 p.m.
the MIAA in both rushing and all-purpose yards. Albion last won the conference in 2001. Last year’s 58-35 Championship game 3 p.m.
loss to Olivet denied the Britons a share of the MIAA title
Clinging to just a seven point lead in the fourth quarter, with Alma.
the Comet defense came up with two big plays. Early in the
quarter, senior defensive end Andy Storey stopped a golden Olivet is in a four-way tie for second place and is the only
scoring opportunity by forcing a Wisconsin Lutheran fumble other team that controls its own fate. Prior to last year’s win,
on the Comet six-yard line. Two possessions later, sophomore the Comets had not beaten Albion since 1975. Their last
defensive tackle Nick Johnson returned an interception 27 MIAA football title came in 1974.
yards for a touchdown to provide the final margin.
No two-loss team has ever won or shared the MIAA
Linebacker DeRan Thomas continued his strong sopho- championship in football.

Olivet College Echo Friday, November 11, 2005

12 Sports

Swimmers upset Hope for first time Sophomore Abbie
ever in Oct. 29 meet at Upton Center Utberg races to beat
the opponent from
By Kyle Stefan Calvin College to
the ball at the home
Staff Writer soccer game on
Nov. 5.
The Olivet College men’s swimming and diving team began the season with a resounding
133-110 win over conference powerhouse Hope in front of a packed and electric crowd at Elizabeth Koebel/ECHO
the Upton Center Pool Oct. 29. Olivet’s win was the first ever over Hope in a dual match.
The last time Hope lost a dual match was Jan. 25, 2003. Soccer teams wrap up MIAA play

Comet Junior captain Juan Aguirre said, “It was just an amazing feeling to beat Hope here By Kyle Stefan
at home in front of our fans. We just came out right from the start and swam well.”
Staff Writer
He complimented the Upton Center crowd, saying, “We really seemed to feed off the
crowd, which was going crazy from the beginning of the first relay. We won that, which After stunning wins over Calvin and Alma, the Olivet men’s soccer team ended their sea-
seemed to trigger them even more. son with a 5-3 setback at Albion Nov. 5. The Comets (8-11-1, 7-6-1 MIAA) finish MIAA
play in fourth place, a dramatic improvement from last season’s one win conference season
“It was a great day for our team and our program,” he said. and last place finish.
The Comets were led by sophomore Koji Takahashi, who swam the butterfly leg of the
winning 200-yard medley relay and won the 200-yard freestyle and 100-yard butterfly indi- The 1-0 Calvin win was a display of some of the season’s best soccer. Olivet took an early
vidually, garnering National Swimmer of the Week awards for his efforts. lead in the 29th minute on a goal from freshman midfielder Graham Lockwood. The Comet
Olivet swept the top three places in the 200-yard freestyle behind the efforts of Takahashi, defense was stellar through the entire game to preserving the win.
Aguirre and freshman Igor Rasula. The 100-yard breaststroke featured another sweep for the
Comets with sophomore Dustin Meisner taking first place in 1:01.65. Lockwood commented after the game, “This was easily one of our better performances of
The team of Aguirre, Rasula, freshman Brad Voss, and junior Paul Riha took second with the year. Calvin was ranked high and came out and pressured us all game.”
a time of 1:30.90 in the meet’s final event, the 200-yard freestyle relay, to seal the win.
Youth dominated the diving for Olivet, as freshman teammates Garret Draper and Shawn “We got an early goal and it took a real team effort to get that goal and then keep up and
Bergman finished first in the one and three-meter dives, respectively. Freshman Dustin win the game.”
Hubelsos finished second in both events.
Olivet takes to the road for four straight contests, including two MIAA meets. The Comets Senior goalkeeper Will Drogt made 10 saves while facing 26 Calvin shots, including several
face Calvin and Albion in the league and will compete at the North Central (Ill.) Invitational point-blank scoring chances.
and against Ohio Northern away from home.
Sophomore Brian Jaffee evaluated his team’s prospects for the season, saying, “Hope Senior forward Kevin Hagan provided the dramatics against Alma in his final home game
was definitely one of our toughest meets. We have a good shot now at going undefeated in of a distinguished four-year career at Olivet. He notched two goals in the 2-1 win, including
conference.” the game winner in double overtime off a free kick from fellow senior Gabe Pringle.
“We need everyone to step up at every meet and concentrate on swimming our best,” he
added. The Olivet women’s soccer team ended its season by splitting two league matches and
Aguirre said, “We feel pretty confident about the future, but we aren’t getting ahead of defeating Davenport 4-0 Oct. 31 in a non-league game. The Comets won their final home
ourselves. We aren’t arrogant or cocky.” MIAA match 3-0 against Alma Oct. 29, but fell on the road to eventual conference co-cham-
He added, “We just need to go out and swim our best every time and do what it takes to pion Calvin 5-0 Nov. 5 to end conference play alone in sixth place.
come out on top.”
Olivet (8-10-1, 7-8-1 MIAA) got a first-half goal against Alma from junior Ann Marie
Keisic and cemented the win with two second-half goals from freshman Megan Reardon in
a span of three minutes, 10 seconds.

The win over Davenport was another offensive explosion, with four different Comets
notching goals. Sophomore goalkeeper Breanna Bath-Simonsen notched her fifth overall
and second straight shoutout.

Members of the men’s and women’s swimming and diving teams. Courtesy Photo Sophomore Alan Holdorf breaks away from the defenders Elizabeth Koebel/ECHO
during the home game against Hope College.
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