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Volume 79 Issue 8 Oct. 19, 2012
Shooting takes place at apartments near campus One person injured; another in custody Dillon Brollier Editor
Photo by Rio Velasquez Sole finalist Brian May is greeted by friends, faculty, staff and students after his acceptance speech at the CJ Davidson Center.
ASU presidental finalist named after months of anticipation First ASU alumni named to presidency Dillon Brollier Editor The five-month wait is finally over. Dr. Brian May was named the sole finalist for the office of president of ASU Monday in front of a full house at the CJ Davidson center. “Being a member of the class of 1980, I never dreamed that this would be a reality,” May said. “It is a humbling experience. I love this school, I love the university, I love this town and I love west Texas.” May was one of four finalists who was presented to Texas Tech Chancellor Kent Hance near the beginning of September by the presidential search committee, said Mickey Long, chairman of the search committee. Hance then recommended May to the Texas Tech Board of Regents on Oct. 12, where the board accepted May as the sole finalist for president of ASU. Under Texas law the university must wait 21 days before officially hiring May as president. Dr. Joesph C. Rallo said his last day will be Nov. 5 and May will take over the next day on Nov. 6.
Once May arrived at ASU, he said he knew that this was where he belonged. “I came here in ‘76, and I was met at the door by Dr. Gil Engdahl; he was a new professor,” May said. “I never left. I thought that this was the best place that a person could not only go to school, but to come back here and go to work.” May has quickly moved up in the ASU hierarchy, being promoted three times in the past three years. In June of 2009 he was named the dean of the College of Graduate Studies and was also named the provost and vice president of academic affairs in July of 2011. Although May’s movement from professor to president has been a fairly quick one, he said he welcomes the change. “It was a rapid move up,” May said. “I embrace the chance to be able to help and to work with the faculty and the students and the staff at ASU.” The appointment of May will allow Rallo to finalize his move to Lubbock, where he will carry out his duties full time as vice chancellor of Academic Affairs at Texas Tech University, a position he was appointed to back in May. Rallo said that his years at ASU
“have been the most rewarding in my over 30 years of university roles. While leaving is bittersweet, I still will remain involved in my new position within the system.” While leaving ASU summons mixed emotions for Rallo, he said he has confidence in his successor. “Dr. May has the academic experience and passion for ASU to become an exceptional president for the university,” Rallo said. May holds a bachelor’s and master’s degree in animal science from ASU and a doctorate in ruminant nutrition from Texas A&M University. He has published nearly 400 refereed journal articles and abstracts, according to his vita. Dr. Michael Salisbury, head of the Agriculture Department and a close friend of May said, “What he says he means. He is a person of high integrity.” Perhaps the greatest indicator of the May family’s commitment to ASU is that attending ASU has become something of a tradition in the May family. In May’s speech he said his wife, two daughters and sons-in-law have all either attended or graduated from ASU. “As you can see, our whole family is in,” May said.
A suspect has been arrested in relation to the Tuesday shooting at the Tuscany apartment complex that saw a 20-yearold female victim transported to Shannon Medical Center. Thirty-two-year-old Ronald Montana II was arrested Tuesday evening for aggravated assault with a deadly weapon and resisting arrest, a San Angelo Police Department news release said. Tuscany resident Alfonso Perez, 26, said he heard screaming and went outside to find a man holding a pistol. “I went to go look and there between my car and another car there was a woman shot directly in her chest.” Perez said. “She was still breathing and he stood around yelling for a while.” “Just before noon we received a call that came in by 911 regarding a shooting incident located at the Tuscany apartments at 1815 S. Fillmore,” SAPD Public Information Officer Tracy Gonzalez said in an earlier statement. “Right now, all that we know is the victim of the shooting was transported to Shannon Medical Center for treatment of unknown injuries.” San Angelo police confirmed that none of the individuals involved in the incident were ASU students. The Criminal Investigations Division is looking for 21-year-old Juan Carlos Sanchez “Sanchez is needed for questioning,” the news release said. ASU police sent out alerts about the incident, warning people to stay away from the scene. ASU police were present at the scene to aid local law enforcement. “We were notified by city police that they were responding to a shooting, and it is not uncommon for us to also respond to incidents close to the campus,” ASU Police Chief James Adams said. “We simply assisted them by helping set up a perimeter around the crime scene area and standing by.” San Angelo police officers were on the scene conducting their investigation and no further official statement has been given containing any details of that investigation. The investigation is still ongoing. If anyone has any information regarding the incident please contact SAPD. If you would like to remain anonymous call Crime Stoppers at 658-HELP.
‘Belles snag first place in the Lone Star Conference standings, prepare to take on ACU at home Oct. 19 Key stretch of games start with rival ACU Stephen Cogan Staff Writer The ‘Belles have eight games left in their regular volleyball season, but a few players said they do not want it to end so soon. “I’m just having too much fun,” sophomore Shelby Wilt said. “I’m just taking it one game at a time.” The ‘Belles have four home games this weekend and then will play their final four regular season games on the road before they head to the Lone Star Conference Volleyball Tournament. The team leader in kills, junior Shelbi Goode, is having the time of her life in her first season with the ‘Belles after transferring from the University of Alabama. “I’m having so much fun,” Goode said. “I’m actually looking forward to these last eight games because after the regular season comes the conference tournament and
regionals, so it is going to become more exciting.” Goode transferred to ASU and she said it felt more like a family. Goode has won three Lone Star Conference Offensive Player of the Week awards, while leading all players with 273 kills, although she said she could not do it without her teammates. “My season with this team has been a lot of fun,” Goode said. “I expected to come and have a winning season and have a lot of fun, and that’s exactly what’s happening.” The ‘Belles are having fun and success at the same time with an 18-3 record, a fivegame winning streak and they are in American Volleyball Coaches Association’s national top-10 again after being voted No. 9 in the current poll. “I felt like we deserved it,” Wilt said. “I feel like we are top-10.” The ‘Belles had been ranked, coincidentally, No. 9 in the beginning of the season, but after back-to-back losses in the
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Photo by Rio Velasquez ‘Belles anticipate a serve in their game against Texas A&M-Kingsville. The team is No. 1 in the LSC and plays to keep their title Oct. 19.
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Events Calendar Get involved on campus! Here’s what’s going on this week.
Friday, Oct. 19 ASU Caregiver Research Institute: “Strategies for Preventing Hospitalizations in At-Risk Populations” 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. @ Houston Harte University Center, C.J. Davidson Sculpture Exhibit: “Path and Pattern” by Bill Molthen 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. @ Carr Education-Fine Arts Building, room 193 Saturday, Oct. 20 Homecoming Parade, 11 a.m. Begins downtown at Harris Avenue and Oakes Street Presentation of Homecoming King and Queen 4 p.m. San Angelo Stadium (at halftime of football game) Sunday, Oct. 21
Golf: ASU at Cameron University Tournament in Lawton, Okla. Monday, Oct. 22
IM Soccer Officials Clinic 5 to 7 p.m. @ Center for Human Performance Holland Symposium on American Values: Class Visits 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. Holland Symposium on American Values: Jeffrey Lyons, Author and Film and Theater Critic 2 to 3:15 p.m. @ University Center, C.J. Davidson Conference Center Tuesday, Oct. 23
Disabilities Awareness 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. @ University Center Lobby SMART Workshop: Resume Writing 6 to 7 p.m. @ Academic Building 119 Wendsday, Oct. 24
Franchise Ownership: Is it Right for You? 9 to 10:30 a.m. @ Mathematics-Computer Science Building, room 108 Secondary/All Level Teacher Certification Advising Session 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. @ Carr EducationFine Arts Building; Room 101 Thursday, Oct 25
SMART Workshop: What Are You Going To Be When You Grow Up? 6 to 7 p.m. @ Academic Building 119 Michael Jackson’s Thriller 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. @ the Super Slab
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Friday, October 19, 2012
Symposium covers Film and American Value cause of his experience he can promote a particular perspective upon the values that are related to the industry and art form.” Following the symposium Mariah Powell will be an informal reception in Managing Editor the University Center tower lobby, open to the general public. The 2012 E. James Holland At 7:30 p.m. will be the discusSymposium will take place Oct. sion and question time with Lyons 22 at 2 p.m. in the C.J. Davidson and moderator Dr. John Wagner, Center. English professor. This year’s topic is Film and The student response contest American value with distinwill become open immediately guished guest speaker Jeffrey Lyafter the symposium. Student rePhoto Courtesy of The E. James sponses are due by Nov. 30. They ons. Holland Symposium Committee can enter an art work of any media, Among the nation’s top film Guest speaker Jeffrey Lyons and theatre critics is author, critpersonal prints, poems, research ic, television and radio host Jefessays, music or film, Hall said. frey Lyons. His keynote address for the symposium “The media is wide open, but we ask that students is titled “Thinking Twice Before Knocking Someone submit an entry directly related to the topic of the Else’s Work: My 42 Years as a Movie Critic.” symposium and the presentation of our guest speak“Everyone likes films, but we rather think criti- er,” Hall said. “It’s a way to include students in a very cally about it,” said Randy Hall, art professor and chair important event.” person of the E. James Holland Symposium commitEntries can be turned in to the Art and Music oftee. “We try to find topics that are compelling to the fice in the Carr Education and Fine Arts building. The ASU community.” winner of the student contest will receive a $500 cash The symposium barbecue will be Oct. 21 at 5 p.m. prize, Hall said. at the LeGrand Alumni Center. The event is free to the The E. James Holland Symposium on American public, however, reservations are required because Value has been at ASU for 28 years. In Dr. Holland’s 36 seats are limited. Reservations for the barbecue can years at the university he served as a professor of govbe made at www.angelo.edu/events/university_sym- ernment and head of the Government Department, posium/. Director of Curriculum Development, Associate Vice Lyons will be visit the honors lounge Monday be- President for Academic Affairs and Dean of the Colfore the Honors Society Luncheon, leading to his key- lege of Liberal and Fine Arts. note address at 2 p.m., Hall said. The symposium has brought over 50 nationally “I believe Lyons will speak to not only the popular prominent scholars, academicians and policy makers understanding of film as entertainment, but his per- to ASU to provoke thought and discussion on a wide sonal vast experience with interviewing major stars range of themes. and critiquing thousands of movies,” Hall said. “Be-
Movie critic Jeffrey Lyons brings his thoughts to ASU
Civil War Lecture Series: Different disciplines introduced to series Professors highlight the Civil War in its 150th anniversary Rachel Riggs Staff Writer More than 400 community members, students, and faculty attended the second chapter of the Civil War Lecture Series last Tuesday, which focused on the impact of the Civil War on American literature. The official counter reported 384 people, but more people arrived late, History Professor and Coordinator of the series Kanisorn Wongsrichanalai said. “That was the most people I have ever seen at a Civil War lecture here,” an audience member said. This was a “great opportunity” for ASU to highlight the expertise of its professors on the Civil War because it is the 150th anniversary of the Civil War, Wongsrichanalai said. “This is the 150th anniversary of the Civil War, so it was a great opportunity for ASU to highlight the expertise of professors here at ASU and of men and women in this community,” Wongsrichanalai said. “At our last session, we had 175 people from the community and students attend.” Many ASU departments and local organizations sponsor the Civil War Lecture Series, including the History Department, the Center for Security Studies, West Texas
Collection, the Multicultural Center, the Air Force ROTC, Fort Concho, and the Concho Valley Civil War Roundtable, according to the press release. The Civil War Lecture Series has changed this year by bringing other disciplines into the discussion, like the study of literature, Wongsrichanalai said. “My hope is that by broadening the focus to include the humanities, we will draw in students who normally wouldn’t attend a history lecture,” Wongsrichanalai said. “The Civil War has influenced childhood books, poems, novels, and so much more.” The featured speakers from the English department included Professor Wallis Sandborn, III, and Professor Gabriela Serrano. Professor Linda Kornasky moderated the panel, according to the press release. We are dealing with human conditions and not facts and figures by talking about the war through the perspective of literature, Serrano said. “Literature captures the human element to war,” Serrano said. Serrano read ‘O Captain! My Captain!’ and ‘When Lilacs in the Door-yard Bloom’d’ by Walt Witman. Both poems deal with emotions during the civil war and after Abraham Lincoln’s death, Serrano said. Sandborn discussed the characteristics of American war novels, as described in his book, The American Novel of War, according
to a press release. By examining war through a literary framework, people make things more human, Serrano said. “This applies to today, too,” Serrano said. “We hear numbers and statistics of how many men were killed and how many were wounded, but when we make aspects of war more human, it helps us to become better human beings.” Wongsrichanalai became interested in the Civil War through the novel “The Killer Angels” by Michael Shaara, he said in a press release. “The war lives on in the passages that our nation’s greatest poets and wordsmiths put down on paper in an attempt to grapple with the profound experience that the American people had undergone,” Wongsrichanalai said. The Civil War is important because we are still struggling with many issues brought to light by the Civil War, Wongsrichanalai said. “Debates about race relations, the federal versus state power struggle, and morality of war are still with us today,” Wongsrichanalai said. For more information on the Civil War Lecture series, please email the History Department at civilwar150@angelo.edu. “Students ask, “Why history? Why literature?” Serrano said. “History and literature teach you to be a better person because it awakens your social consciousness.”
Friday, October 19, 2012
OPINIONS
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Clever marketing or invasion of space? Staff Editorial
Clever marketing:
Students who went Monday to get food or relax at the University Center found, or rather heard, something a little different from what they were expecting. Students, faculty and staff heard the popularly annoying song “Barbie Girl” playing on repeat for five-plus hours. University Center Program Council played the song on repeat until they raised $250 for the Make a Wish Foundation. This raised varying reactions throughout the student body. Though some disagree with the idea of playing loud, annoying music to get people to donate money to a cause, we think it was a creative strategy. We understand why some people would think that UCPC was trying to force students into paying money so they would cut off the song, but the money was going to a good cause. It is not like they were raising money for themselves. Yes, the music was loud. Playing music in the UC is something we’ve all heard regularly since our first day at ASU, and we say this is no different than the Multicultural Center or any other group playing music for its events. As long as the group had proper permission to play music in the UC, there really is not anything to
be said about the matter. Everyone who had a problem with the song should have just eaten outside or moved to a different location. If we start banning groups from fundraising in the UC, when do we stop? Should we ban all fundraising groups that make us feel guilty or uncomfortable? I don’t think so. While some fund-raising is powered by guilt we cannot punish the good for the one or two bad apples. The money was raised for a child that has one last wish, and we would like to think that grown adults could listen to a song for a few hours to help that kid have one last hurrah. Kudos to UCPC who thought of the fundraising idea. It was a great way to get attention for their cause. They are getting free publicity in the newspaper, aren’t they?
Invasion:
At what point did charity become something that had to be done instead of something that was voluntary? It certainly felt like being charitable was mandatory after Monday’s incident in the
University Center. While the cause to raise money for the Make a Wish Foundation is admirable, the “marketing” idea is a bad one. It may seem clever in
terms of market strategy, but the idea crosses several lines when it comes to common courtesy and personal space. There is no question that the song was used to annoy people into paying money to the Make a Wish Foundation. “Barbie Girl,” with its auto-tuned vocals is already annoying, so combined with continuous play is worse than static on a radio or scratching a chalkboard. People with different views have made numerous comparisons of this tactic with the Multicultural Center’s events that have music playing. Those people will also point out that is for a good cause and anyone can leave the UC if they don’t like the music. The difference between events with music held in the UC and the continuous looping of “Barbie Girl” is that the music in the UC events are intended to enlighten the experience of a place we paid a lot of money to enjoy. Students in the UC at that time were given an ultimatum. Either pay to stop the music or their ears are subjected to torment if they decide to stay in the UC, a place
where students go to relax, to buy lunch and to take a break from their studies. The biggest problem was for people who did not like the music and were suggested to simply leave. Why? Why should students, who have paid for tuition and other fees including food, have to leave the UC, something they paid to have a right to, when an intrusion happens? Good cause or no good cause, the playing of loud music isn’t tolerable. Why should “Barbie Girl” be played then? In fact, the music most likely turned people off from making a donation at all. Also, there are people who cannot leave the UC. The cashiers at the food stations, the people in offices nearby and the cafeteria workers cannot leave their jobs. Should they have to deal with five-plus hours of the same song? No. They should not. It is violation of human decency to force people to listen to things they do not want to hear and to do it in a public place such as the UC.
Ram Page Staff
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FEATURES
Friday, October 19, 2012
2012 Homecoming Week Activities
Photo by Rio Velasquez Students line up to get brisket and sides at the Brisket Cook-Off Sunday hosted by Delta Sigma Pi. The cook-off started at 9 a.m. and went until 6 p.m. There were several activites going on while organzations cooked their brisket, including basketball and a limbo contest. Photo by Rio Velasquez The 2012 homecoming court finalists were announced Monday night in the CJ Davidson Center. Five ladies and five men were chosen from the 26 total nominees. All nominees were invited to the presentation. During the presentation, a flash mob, organized by Isaias Martinez (pep rally chair), danced to an assortment of ‘90s songs.The ten homecoming finalists from left are: Emily Banda with AMAS, Darcy Musick with Block and Bridle, Leah McFadden with Baptist Student Ministry, Chantel Jackson with Kappa Delta Pi, Ashley Hampton with Tri-Beta, Kiel Sieckmann with Block and Bridle, Paul Mason with SAAC, Henry Luna with AMAS, Nathanial Redic with Lambda Chi Alpha, and Austin Sparks with Delta Zeta. The King and Queen will be announced during halftime on Saturday at the football game.
Photo by Tim Peevy Lambda Chi Alpha member Ry Narvaez (front) led the fraternity in their step routine at the preliminaries Wednesday night. The top five organizations who won the preliminary round will move on to perform at the pep rally Friday Oct. 19 at the LeGrand Sports Complex.
Photo by Rio Velasquez Honor students, freshman Emily Perez (left) and sophomore Sawyer Ricard (right) put the finishing touches on the Honors Lounge door for the Departmental Door Decortaing competition. Each department or office was allowed to enter one door. Each door would be judged based on the best use of the theme (Roscoe loves the ‘90s), creativity and ASU spirit. The judging was Thursday, Oct. 18.
Photo by Rio Velasquez Roscoe bends down to go underneath the limbo stick at the Brisket Cook-Off sunday. Homecoming week kicked off Saturday Oct. 13 with different events scheduled every day. Homecoming is a collaboration of the Alumni Association, the Center for Student Involvment, ASU Athletics and the students. Some of the homecoming week activities included: Midnight Madness, Washer Tournament, ASU Choir Spooktacular, Kick Ball Tournament, Think Fast Game Show, Pep Rally, Torch Parade, Bonfire and the football game. ASU will be playing Texas A&M Commerce at the San Angelo Stadium Saturday Oct. 20 at 4 p.m.
Photo by Rio Velasquez Block and Bridle came out as the top brisket cookers at the 16th annual Brisket Cook-Off Sunday Oct. 14.
SPORTS
Friday, October 19, 2012
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‘Belles soccer beats ACU for the second time this season
Photo by Time Peevy Goalkeeper senior Danielle Edwards strives to keep the ball out of the goal durning their Oct. 17th practice. The ‘Belles take the field Friday and Sunday for their final home games. Photo by Tim Peevy The ‘Belles look to knock off Eastern New Mexico today. Their last games gave them a 1-0 win and a 0-1 loss.
Team looks to dominate last 2 home games Mariah Powell Managing Editor ‘Belles are looking forward to recover from a bittersweet weekend on the road. They defeated Abilene Christian, 1-0, and then suffered a 0-1 loss to Midwestern State. On the plus side, the ‘Belles have beat both Texas A&M-Commerce and Abilene twice this season, head coach Travis McCorkle said. This season makes their first time to beat Abilene Christian since 2008. “It shows your dominance over that team, and it was exciting
to do that,” he said. McCorkle said that is the goal they have for every team if they can. “We have a good group of girls,” he said. “We are very strong in team defending, so if we score one goal we are hard to beat, if we can score two I don’t think we have lost yet this year. It all comes down to how we do offensively and if we can continue to have the good habits that we’ve had so far in our defending.” There are thirteen returning players on the team of twenty, he said. “Our new players have done a great job, and I’m really pleased with how they have contributed to our team,” McCorkle said. Sophomore Caitlyn Conaway said the team has great chemistry
on and off the field. “We had a good team last year and we didn’t lose too many team members, but as a team we are closer than we were last year,” she said. The ‘Belles play their final two home games this weekend. They take on Eastern New Mexico Oct. 19 at 4 p.m., and West Texas at 1 p.m. Sunday, which is Senior Appreciation Day. “Us being able to win these games will solidify not only our place in the conference tournament but earn us a bi-day in the first round [of the tournament],” he said. Goalkeeper senior Danielle Edwards said Senior Appreciation Day gives her a bittersweet feeling. “It’s fun being a senior but its sad that my days with the team will
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Rams prepare to defeat Texas A&M-Commerce at Homecoming game after 28-35 loss to Midwestern State Emotion-filled game will be one of last for seniors Stephen Cogan Staff Writer The Rams face Texas A&M-Commerce on Saturday, Oct. 20 at 4 p.m. in their stadium as part of the main event of Homecoming week for ASU. For the seniors, it will be their last time to walk onto the field and feel the magic that is Homecoming with their families and friends in the stands. For the alumni, it is a flashback of their own moments in ASU’s history or memories of watching their peers play. “All the alums coming back to have a little bit of celebration,” senior fullback Avery Rigg said. “The old-timers come back to relive their days as an ASU football player or whatever their athletics may have been.” Beyond the pomp and festivities of electing a man and woman as King and Queen of ASU, the seniors know that it is the game where they will make their memories. Beyond the parade and the giant home crowd cheering them the seniors know that Homecoming is just another game, but yet, not just another game. “It sets you on your heels a bit to know that this is the last time to put on your jersey for Homecoming,” Rigg said. “I’m happy to be here and hope to put big numbers to help win the game.” It is the game that the Rams intend to win to make them 4-4 and gives them a 3-2 conference record. A win on Saturday would help the team shake off back-to-back losses in the last two weeks.
Photo by Tim Peevy Rams practice Oct. 18 for the 2012 Homecoming game which is on Oct. 20 against Texas A&M-Commerce. Kickoff is at 4 p.m. at the stadium.
One senior players has mixed feelings about taking the field at homecoming one last time. “It’s kind of bittersweet,” senior defensive end Austin Benson said. “I’m excited, but it’s sad that this is my last Homecoming.” The Rams have held opponents to less than 100 yards rushing seven times this season and will look to make it eight
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“Even just playing them a second time is Colorado Premier different,” Wilt said. Challenge, the ‘Belles “We know what to exdropped to No. 15 when pect.” they began their conferHaving the match ence schedule. held in the Junell CenA&M dropped a ter may influence the match against Abilene outcome with the help Christian University to of the home court fans. fall to 8-2 in conference “I think we play play. really well on our The ‘Belles don’t inhome court, especially tend to drop anything with our fan support,” when they face ACU on Goode said, “We have Friday, Oct. 19 at 7 p.m. an advantage, and I’m in the Junell Center. ready to beat them.” As well as ACU, the Shelby Wilt said final four home matchshe wants ASU stues include showdowns Photo by Rio Velasquez dents to be there for against the University Senior Alex Woolsey serves for the their home games. of the Incarnate Word, Belles in their game against Texas “We’d love y’alls’ Eastern New Mexico Uni- A&M-Kingsville. Their next game support and we’d versity and West Texas will be Oct. 19, against ACU, at the love to have a full A&M University. Junell Center. house there for evThe rematch against ery single one of the West Texas A&M has been brewing games,” Wilt said. “They’re imsince the conclusion of the first game portant, so the more support the and players have said they still think better.” about that loss.
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against Texas A&M-Commerce like any ordinary game. “We’re going to prepare like we do every week,” Benson said. “Do what our coaches ask us to do.” Benson said his mother is coming in from California on Senior Night to see her son and watch him play. “This is my alma mater and I’ll be giving back to the school and the pro-
gram,” Benson said. “Definitely going to be back in a few years or even next year. I’m going to be back years down the road to show my family and kids where I went to school.” That’s what Homecoming is about; taking pride in where one went to school.