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Shelbi Miller was named Olivet’s 2011 Homecoming queen Nov. 9. Miller was escorted by Michael Bishop.
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Centennial Chapel has been filled with the melodies of many different musical genres since its construction, yet to be filled with the sweet sounds of southern gospel – until now. This Saturday, to celebrate Homecoming, the Gaither Vocal Band’s performance will mark the one-year anniversary of the Centennial Hawkins Chapel. The Gaither Vocal Band has been a staple in the Christian music scene since the early 1980s. What started as just a few friends harmonizing together, before Bill Gaither Trio performances, evolved into an award-winning legacy. While at Olivet, the Gaither’s may meet an old friend. Communication professor Jerry Cohagan once worked with the Gaithers. Before Cohagan became a fulltime faculty member, he was apart of the Christian comedy duo ‘Hicks & Cohagan.’ From 1984 to 1989, the pair toured with the Gaithers. “You are not an opening act for Bill Gaither. You are part of the Bill Gaither program,” Cohagan said of Gaither’s attitude toward his work. “He doesn’t really care who hits the home run, as long as someone hits it out of the park.” Cohagan remembers learning that one of the three Grammys Elvis Presley won was for the gospel song “He Touched Me,” which Gaither had written. “[Gaither’s] impact and his influence has had a far reach on many,” Cohagan said. “It will continue for a long time.” Now, instead of hearing Cohagan’s jokes, the Homecoming audience will listen to Olivet’s choir programs as they accompany the Gaithers. Olivet’s Proclamation Gospel Choir will preform at 7:10 p.m. before the Gaither Vocal Band takes the stage at 7:30 p.m. The “O” Award will be presented in between at 7:25 p.m. The band’s stop in Bourbonnais is part of the “Gaither Homecoming Tour” that began earlier this month and will run until May. Tickets for the event were sold out months in advance.
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Fall showers bring Homecoming flowers Sydney Young & Megan Lingle sryoung@live.olivet.edu mflingle@live.olivet.edu
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here’s more than one queen on campus. Dr. Beth PatrickTrippel might not be the Homecoming queen, but she has ruled over the flowers and décor of Homecoming for the past 16 years. Prior to coming to Olivet, Patrick-Trippel, a professor in the Department of Communication, planned and coordinated weddings and special events. Because of her experience and creativity, Olivet now relies on her to arrange flowers and decorations at different events. Olivet used florists before Patrick-Trippel began decorating. However, florists are her pet peeve. She believes the goal of a florist is to make a profit, so their flowers are substantially more expensive than those a wholesaler sells. Olivet does occasionally use a florist, but arranging flowers inhouse saves the school money, leading to more resources and a better product. Quality and elegance are what Patrick-Trippel strives for when she plans arrangements. “Her attention to detail is amazing,” said sophomore Daley Schimmelpfennig, Patrick-Trippel’s assistant. Flower choice varies based on
Dr. Bowling
The president of Olivet addresses those who are visiting during Homecoming. page 2
where the arrangements will be used. This year, table arrangements consist of a modern display of purple orchids, inspired by the reality show, “Flowers Uncut.” Bigger arrangements stick to traditional roses, Patrick-Trippel said. Because of Patrick-Trippel’s commitment to quality, she avoids using “cheap flowers,” such as carnations, and filler material. Schimmelpfennig helps her with organization by planning work teams and schedules. Organization is necessary to Homecoming due to the large number of events, and because the big arrangements have to be reused at the large events like chapel, the Gaither concert and the prayer breakfast, she said. Sometimes unexpected events interrupt the planning process. During these times, it is vital to be able to improvise and adapt, Patrick-Trippel said. “Plan all of the things that you can, and improvise when something goes wrong.” Her first Homecoming at ONU was full of last-minute adjustments. The main roses for the arrangements failed to arrive on time. Patrick-Trippel was forced to position the other flowers for the arrangements in advance, and then insert the roses when they finally arrived. Last year Patrick-Trippel also faced difficulties when one of the arrangements was destroyed
Past Queens
Olivet takes a look at former Homecoming queens and one heartfelt story. page 6-7
Weather
on the way to its destination. The flowers were part of large twin arrangements meant to flank the ONU-crested glass podium in the chapel. Patrick-Trippel always orders extra flowers for emergencies, but not enough to create a full arrangement. The remaining assortment was simply placed in front of the podium. There is a lot of behind the scenes work to prepare for Home-
The weather for Homecoming weekend should be sunny with no rain. page 8
coming, and Patrick-Trippel estimates only 10 percent of guest attending any function understand the work that takes place behind the scene. She views this small percentage as a good thing, because guests are able to relax without being aware of the hours of work that took place. “Any event where people don’t see the work that goes into it, I’d consider a success,” she said. Dr. Beth Patrick-Trippel, communication professor and Olivet’s floral designer combines simple flowers to create the arrangements seen at Olivet events.
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Economy
Homecoming affects more than Olivet; It also benefits local businesses. page 10
Events
A map of campus and a schedule of events helps guests get around Olivet. page 12
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Coming home
Homecoming issue contributors Executive Editor Cathy Schutt News Editors David Timm Matt Dahlberg Photo Editor Cassie Shattuck Writers Ethan Barse Austin Brink Adrian Calhoun Matt Dahlberg Crystal Fleck GJ Frye Kammy Goedhart Amber Hawley Jordan Lewis Megan Lingle Lydia Linsner Seth Major Morgan McCririe Destiny Mitchell Aaron Nelson Jake Neuman Andrew Oliver Colton Parker Donte Payne Cassie Shattuck Samantha Starner Alex Swickard David Timm Jennifer Wieland Hannah Williams Sydney Young Photographers Ethan Barse Morgan McCririe Donte Payne Graphic Designers GJ Frye Carolyn Goettsch Stephanie Williams Copy Editors Rachel Kearney Autumn Keiss Andrew Kriz Meagan Ramsay Luverta Reames Tyreze Taylor Jenny White Page Designers Justine Espersen GJ Frye Rachel Kearney Autumn Keiss Andrew Kriz Nicole Lafond Meagan Ramsay Luverta Reames Jenny White
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Olivet’s first class of nursing students graduated in May 1971.
John C. Bowling University President
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Initial nurses to be honored Lydia Linsner llinsner@live.olivet.edu
The nursing department is celebrating the 40-year anniversary of its first graduating class this year at Homecoming. To celebrate the anniversary the department is hosting an affinity dinner for nursing alumni from 5 to 6 p.m. in the Weber Leadership Center prior to the Gaither Homecoming concert on Saturday, Nov. 12. Entertainment for the dinner will include a photo slideshow titled “Through the Years” to highlight past students, faculty members and nursing uniforms.
During the dinner, there will be a special auction of nearly 150 figurines. Each of the pieces, whether ceramic, porcelain or wooden, relates to the field of nursing, and all were donated by a nurse with no previous connection to Olivet. What makes the figurines unique is what they represent. “Whether the bidder pays $6, $600, or $6,000, the value of these figurines is not their sticker price,” said Dr. Susan Draine, nursing department chair. “Their value comes from the love of the original giver. These figurines were given to the donor from patients and people whose lives she touched.”
The donor wanted to support a nursing program whose students reflected God’s genuine care and love for their patients. Proceeds from her gift will go toward nursing student scholarships. Alumni will also have a chance to take tours of the nursing department’s simulation laboratory, called the Virtual Learning Center, during Homecoming weekend. “[The tours] will give alumni a chance to see how the department has changed over the years,” said Dr. Paul Dillinger, nursing professor who headed up Homecoming plans for the department. Students from the Nursing Students in Action club will lead the tours.
A warm home with a solid chair Lydia Linsner llinsner@live.olivet.edu
Walking into Dr. Susan Draine’s office is like coming home. Not just because of the family pictures on her desk, the humorous placket that reads, “Nurses Call the Shots,” or the jar of peppermints on her conference table. It’s because of the welcoming, warm manner Draine brings to her position as the Olivet nursing department’s newest chair. The Michigan native graduated from Olivet with a nursing degree in 1976 and went on to graduate school in Gadsden, Ala.. Draine never imagined she’d live in Illinois, but God opened and closed doors and led her back to Olivet in 1983 to teach critical care nursing. Over the 28 years that followed, Draine taught almost every course in the nursing curriculum with the exceptions of obstetric nursing (pregnancy and newborns), mental health and pediatrics. She accepted the position of nursing department chair in April 2009. Stepping into the role of department chair was like being a student.
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Dr. Susan Draine has served Olivet with her teaching in nursing for 28 years and is the nursing deparment chair.
“It’s a learning experience,” Draine said. “It’s also very humbling.” Relationships Draine built with other nursing faculty helped her transition into the new role. “You have to know your people in leadership,” Draine said. “[Working as chair] has allowed me to try to bring out the best in the nursing faculty.” Draine’s responsibilities in-
clude keeping the department properly accredited and overseeing various changes to the department, such as the recent addition of the family practitioner track to the nursing Master’s program. However, Drain’s main goal is to help equip the nursing faculty to teach and minister to students. “Everything [the students] read and we [as faculty] share, they will need to know and more,” Draine said. In addition to equipping teachers, Draine directly impacts students through her hiring of adjunct faculty. Adjuncts fill the gaps between teaching needs and the schedules of current faculty, Draine explained. They are especially vital to the nursing department, whose faculty well outnumbers its students. In her search, Draine looks for people that can provide a high level of expertise in one specific area, can clearly communicate their knowledge and will love the students. Ultimately, she trusts God for the staff she needs. “Whenever we’ve needed teachers, the Lord has provided,” Draine said. “This is His work.”
Parking guidelines for Homecoming weekend Faculty and staff
Please park on the east side of the Centennial Chapel.
Resident assistants
During chapel on Wednesday, Nov, 9, please park in the back half of the lot at the Shine.FM radio station.
Students in the Oaks
Please park in the back half of the College Church parking lot.
Other students
Those who park in the Ward lot, please move to the north lot in order to free up room for visitors to park during the football game and other festivities.
**These parking regulations will be in effect on Friday, Nov. 10, and Saturday, Nov. 11.
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egardless of one’s age or circumstances, there is something special about going home. Therefore, Homecoming is an occasion which radiates meaning in several directions. First, for Olivet alumni who return to campus for the weekend, friendships are renewed, memories are rekindled, plans and commitments made years ago are revisited. The Latin phrase, Alma Mater, which means “nourishing or fostering mother,” gets it right. The University provides a particular kind of nurture – academic, social and spiritual – at an important point in life. Second, this weekend also has meaning for the University-atlarge beyond its individual meaning for alumni. It is a time which demonstrates the significance and influence of the University in general. The presence of alumni from across generations and around the world gives evidence that the impact of Olivet goes well beyond the four years a person may be enrolled as a student. Third, I also think Homecoming can have a special meaning for today’s Olivet students. The activities and guests on campus bear witness that the real measure of one’s university experience may not be fully realized until later in life. Students are reminded that they are part of a long line of individuals who have passed through this campus on their way to the future. I came here to college from a little town in western Ohio. I have made that drive back and forth many times across the last fortyfive years. There was not, and still is not, a direct route to my home in Ohio. So, for me to get home, I have to go the old fashioned way on two-lane roads, navigating lots of twists and turns and passing through countless little towns along the way. I have made the trip home so many times that I know the way by heart. I don’t need a map. I don’t have written directions. I don’t use a GPS. I know the way by heart. Several times during those trips alone I have experienced an interesting phenomenon: suddenly, it seems, I find myself almost home, yet I cannot really remember making the trip, not in detail anyway. Whatever this experience says about me, and some of you may be thinking to yourself – “I am not riding with him,” it seems to indicate that deep down, at a subconscious level, in spite of all that goes on around me, without thinking, my inner person knows the way home. I know the way home ... by heart. What a grand thought. I hope that same phenomenon is present for alumni, friends and present students who think of Olivet as “home” on this Coming Home weekend.
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Francis Edward Richards:
Sacrificing all for education Cathy Schutt cschutt@live.olivet.edu
In 1907, Olivet was founded as a symbol of a new type of religion based on holiness. But it was not until 2007, at the school’s centennial celebration, that all of the founders who shared this dream were publicly recognized. Until then, cofounder Francis Edward Richards had fallen through the cracks. This is his story. Richards was born in Indiana in 1867. His family moved to Illinois in 1870, according to his granddaughter, Sara Richards Frank. As an adult, Richards worked as a broker, selling land to farmers and coalminers. At the time, there was a rift within the Methodist church regarding entire sanctification. The church did not want Richards to share his “experiences of holiness,” Frank said. As a result, Richards, along with his brother Will and good friend Orla Nesbitt, decided to create a school that would teach holiness as its core principle. In 1906, Richards inherited plots of land in Georgetown, Ill., which he then sold so he could have enough money to purchase land for the campus in Olivet, Ill. Once the land was purchased, Richards drew up the first curriculum plans for the university with Will and Orla. They decided to name it Illinois Holiness University and dreamed for it to become the “finest holiness school in the Midwest,” Frank said. After the school was established, the founders each gave out of their own pockets to keep it going. Richards gave a particularly large portion, mortgaging his own house and farm to make it happen. In 1912, the university joined the Nazarene church. As a result, people expected the church
PHOTO FROM “TO ALMA MATER, OLIVET”
‘O Lord, give us a school if it takes the roof from over our heads.’
to finance the school, but money was scarce. Richards organized fundraisers for over 10 years, but it was not enough to reverse the debt. The university declared bankruptcy in 1925. During the early years of the school’s life, Richards had prayed, “O Lord, give us a school if it takes the roof from over our heads.” Little did he know that his words would come true. Because he gave everything to finance the school, Richards lost his house and farm when it went bankrupt. He died a pauper in 1938. In November 1939, the campus at Olivet burned down, destroying many important records, including the deed. When the building crumbled, so did the memory of Francis Edward Richards. Six months later, the university, then named Olivet Nazarene College, moved to Bourbonnais and occupied buildings previously belonging to St. Viator College. Frank said she did not know her grandfather was a founder until she found a box of documents 10 years ago. The box contained the original deed to the school, with Francis Edward Richards, Orla Nesbitt and J.F. McCoy, an architect hired to design the original campus, named as the university’s
Francis Edward Richards and his wife Minnie gave thousands of dollars to help fund Illinois Holiness University, according to a 2007 book titled “To Alma Mater, Olivet.”
founders. Frank then called Bowling to inform him of the discovery. Bowling also was unaware that Richards was a founder. “Nobody knew these papers were out there,” Frank said. Richards was officially recognized as a founder during the school’s centennial in 2007. Frank said her grandfather’s story reminds her of Hebrews 11, which lists a number of people with unyielding faith. “Some see their sacrifice producing [results], and others die without ever seeing it,” she said. “I count [my grandfather] in that half … He never saw the fruit of what he did.” Today, over 100 years later, a member of Richards’ clan is finally reaping the benefits of the incredible sacrifice he made for the sake of Christian education. Senior Emily Walters is the first student to come from the Richards family. Bowling said she will be recognized at commencement as the first descendant to attend Olivet. Frank is glad her grandfather’s story is finally being told. She said he was a fervent man who gave everything he had to what he believed in – the school. “He had so much passion that it drove him to lay everything on the table, in one way or another.”
Olivetians earn more awards Jake Neuman
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eserving alumni now have double the chance to be recognized. The new Young Alumni Award was created this year in addition to the “O” Awards to “recognize those alums that are making an impact even in their relative youth,” said Jeremy North, assistant director of alumni and university relations. The award is for alumni who graduated no more than 10 years ago. The first recipients of the ONU Young Alumni Award are 2003 graduate Lauren Seaman and 2006 graduate Jessica Swanson. Seaman currently works for the International Republican Institute in Washington, D.C. He works to advance democracy in Nigeria, Libya and Mali. Swanson works for The New Teacher Project’s DC Practitioner Teacher Program as an operations manager. These two recipients were chosen because of their strong leadership skills and their Christ-honoring perspective life perspectives.
In addition to this new award, the “O” Awards have been an annual tradition at Homecoming for years. The “O” Awards have been presented since 1957 to “someone who has a lifetime of service in their profession,” North said. Alumni nominated for this award must be 15 years graduated. This year, the two “O” Awards will be presented to Dr. Robert C. Wall, 1957 graduate, and Dr. Neil Wiseman, 1955 graduate. Wall, who will receive the Lay award, is currently the president of Wall Investment Group and is involved in many church organizations in his community. Wiseman, who will receive the Ministerial award, is an author, educator and pastor who recently helped develop “GROW” magazine to connect pastors and church workers. Both of these men were chosen based on outstanding service in their respected fields and their continual service to Olivet. The four awards will be presented on Saturday Nov. 12, and will serve to honor past students and encourage present ones to honor Christ, in all work fields.
Dr. Neil Wiseman, a 1955 grad, will receive the Ministerial “O” Award this year for his work as an author, educator and pastor. Wiseman recently helped develop “GROW” magazine.
Dr. Robert C. Wall, a 1957 grad, will receive the Lay “O” Award for his work as president of Wall Investment Group and his involvement in church organizations.
Olivet’s history 1907 East central Ilinois starts Miss Mary Nesbitt’s grammar school in a house in Georgetown, Ill. 1909 Becomes liberal arts college and is named Illinois Holiness University and the first president is A.M. Hills
1912 Founder and trustees offer to give their educational work to the Church of the Nazarene
1915 School is renamed Olivet University
1923 School is renamed Olivet College
1926 Olivet’s financial base is eroded significantly, and trustees declare bankruptcy and Dr. T.W. Willingham, college treasurer, buys the school back and is later elected president 1940 Campus moves to Bourbonnais in the summer and “Nazarene” is added to the college’s name
1991 Dr. John C. Bowling is appointed president
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1908 Cofounders Francis Edward Richards, Orla Nesbitt and J.F. McCoy acquire 14 acres in the village of Olivet, Ill.
2005 North Central Association grants ONU accreditation for a maximum of 10 years without conditions
1938 Olivet adds 42 acres to the campus 1939 A devastating fire destroys the main campus building. Officials purchase the present campus in Bourbonnais, Ill.
1953 Dr. Willis Snowbarger is appointed dean and areas of study are grouped into curricular divisions 1986 School is renamed Olivet Nazarene University
2004 Dr. Bowling announced plans to construct the Centennial Chapel
2010 Construction of the Centennial Chapel is complete
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HOMECOMING COURT Meet the queen candidates and escorts
Shelbi Miller
Michael Bishop
Business Administration
Recreation and Leisure Studies
Since coming to Olivet, Shelbi Miller has kept busy. She participates in track and leads Bible studies, plus she also works with teachers and tutors in America Reads and works with local businesses for Students In Free Enterprise. The 21-year-old from Bloomington, Ill., is a resident assistant (RA) for females in Nesbitt. Last year she was an RA in Grand apartments. “I absolutely love being an RA and working with girls,” Miller said. Miller enjoys meeting new people and building strong relationships. Close friends describe her as humorous, encouraging and always willing to listen. “She is an amazing RA and friend, and I am very happy that I have gotten the chance to get to know her,” Leah Saunders said. She is majoring in business ad-
Michael Bishop is a man who can drink ten glasses of milk in one sitting. But that’s not the only thing that makes him stand out. Bishop is known for his friendliness. “He is that guy who says hi to everyone,” Carolyn Goettsch said. And he’s a busy guy, too. He competes in three varsity sports: football, cheerleading and track. Bishop, a recreation and leisure studies major, was born on June 17, 1989, in Kankakee, Ill. His father is a professor and the director of Public Safety at ONU. His mother worked at Olivet in previous years and his brother graduated from the university last spring. Bishop views being on Homecoming court as an honor and he is pleased that his classmates voted for him. This isn’t his first time being in this situation, though, as he was voted Homecoming king in high school. After receiving his degree,
Bishop later plans to pursue his Master’s at Olivet in Christian Ministry, so that he can become a missionary one day. “I’m going to use the gifts God has given me to show His love to the world,” Bishop said. His favorite verse is Jeremiah 29:13, which gives him strength in times of need.
Growing up, Johnson attended Christian schools where he played soccer and golf. He also co-created a bowling league at his high school, complete with the “cliché bowling shirts.” Johnson has always been close to his family, so much so that they became the reason he chose ONU, where he only came after his mom pressured him to apply and visit. “My choosing ONU was random. Nothing really clicked for me until I got here, then I realized
this was it,” Johnson said. During his freshmen year, Johnson declared an engineering major but soon realized after he attended an engineering expo that it wasn’t his field. After deciding on a marketing major, he chose graphic design as his concentration because, “I didn’t have to take another accounting class.” As for the future, Johnson says he’s still waiting to figure out what God has planned for him.
Kyle Lowry
“Homecoming is a really cool time to learn about what Olivet was like in the past, how far we have come and the changes that have been made through the years,” he said. When Lowry was a freshman in high school, if asked where he wanted to attend college, Olivet would not have made the list. Right after high school, Lowry took a year off to work, and then he started college ready to focus on academics. But as time passed, his passion grew for pastoral ministries, so he started to pursue Olivet. After getting involved as the VP for Social Life during his junior year, his passion for student government grew. By Christmas break of that year, Lowry had decided to campaign for student body president. Lowry said he has enjoyed serving as the students’ voice and putting on events around campus. Many students speak highly of him. “I think Olivet will really feel the loss of such a great leader when Kyle graduates,” said sophomore David Timm.
ministration and finds it “incredibly interesting.” Last year she was an education major, but it wasn’t her passion. Before her senior year she found a growing interest in business. In her spare time she enjoys baking, making crafts, running and having fun with the people around her.
Mitch Johnson Marketing Mitch Johnson, 21-year-old marketing major and management minor, was born in Loves Park, Ill., a suburb of Rockford. In addition to being on Homecoming court, Johnson is also the VP for Social Life. He has been involved in intramural sports, served on class council and was junior class president.
Jana Pierce Social Work Jana Pierce is a social work major who plans to work as a counselor overseas after graduation this spring. “I feel honored to be a part of the Homecoming tradition and to represent the women of the senior class of 2012. It is humbling to realize that Homecoming is not
necessarily about our class alone, but (about) many generations of alumni who revisit their college years,” Pierce said. Pierce grew up in the small town of Mason, Mich. She attended Mason High School and Mason First Church of the Nazarene. She came to Olivet to pursue a social work degree because of her strong passion for people. During her time at Olivet, she spent three years as a member of the Associated Student Council, served as a resident assistant for McClain, and ran varsity cross country. She also participated in mission trips through Missions in Action. Pierce is a third generation Olivetian; her grandparents graduated in the early 1960s and her parents in 1981. Pierce’s mother also was elected to Homecoming court and was crowned queen. “By far the best part of my Olivet experience has been meeting incredible people who will truly be my lifelong friends,” Pierce said. “The little moments with friends that I love are the ones I am going to remember in the years to come.”
Christian Education Kyle Lowry, ONU’s student body president, is happy to be in his final year at Olivet. He admitted that during his freshman and sophomore years at ONU, he didn’t know what Homecoming was all about or why the school held it each year, but now he sees the purpose behind the activities.
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2011 Karyn Nichols
Bryan Stevens
Exercise Science
Nursing
Karyn Nichols’ first choice was not Olivet – until her first visit. Everything “just clicked,” Nichols explained. “You just never know where you’re going to end up,” she said. Nichols has been dancing for 11 years – hip-hop, jazz and even tap. She loves Olivet and the Lord has been important in her life here, she said. Nichols is VP of Woman’s Residential Life and is an exercise science major. She was surprised when she found out she would be on Homecoming court. She helped plan Homecoming events in the past but did not expect to be on the court. She is happy her fellow seniors voted for her, though. Nichols, who was born in Bensenville, Ill. 21 years ago, has an older brother and younger sister. Her brother graduated from college last spring and her sister is a sophomore at ONU. One word that would describe
Nichols is “active.” As VP of WRL, a member of the Associated School Council, playing intramural sports and having a 17hour workload, Karyn’s days are packed. She gets approximately four to five hours of sleep per night during a busy week. She is also a big Packers fan, despite having lived in Illinois her whole life.
Bryan Stevens is known as a hard worker and will continue to work hard beyond his college years at ONU. After graduation, this 21-yearold from Janesville, Wis., hopes to move to Colorado and work with patients with diabetes, as he has had personal experience with the disease. He would also like to work with people that are prone to getting diabetes. Stevens hopes to teach people how to prevent diabetes and be available to answer questions. This medical condition can be maintained with the proper amount of knowledge and attention, he said. While at Olivet, Stevens has participated in the ministry Evangels for four years, co-led the group for three years and participated in class council his junior year. In his free time, he enjoys run-
equally important to me as a person.” And Sinn is a caring and loveable person, said Chad Hemphill, a friend. She loves playing any kind of sports, especially ultimate Frisbee, and takes part in intramurals to stay active. Sinn, a nursing major, used to do gymnastics, as well. She plans on getting a job as a scrub nurse in the operating room after graduation.
“Next year – my plan is completely up to the Lord at this moment,” she said. Until then, Sinn is determined to gain the best education she can get. She is excited to be a part of the Homecoming court tradition this year. “It really is an honor...There are so many good and godly people that make up our class, and it is so great to be a part of this journey with everyone.”
ing to Olivet seemed like the natural choice. Rivas said that once she arrived at ONU, “I just knew God wanted to me go here, and He provided for me.” While at Olivet she has been actively involved in her college experience. In addition to double majoring in history and intercultural studies, Rivas has been involved in several different ASC positions on class council. She has also been on color guard for three years and sang with gospel choir for two years. Rivas also had the chance to take two different MIA trips to Cabo San Lucas, Mexico and to Rwanda. With graduation coming quickly, Rivas has begun to look at graduate schools specifically on the East Coast. She would like to work in an area of religious conflict, such as the divide between Christianity and Islam. She gave some advice for Olivet underclassmen: “Meet new people every day. I never stop meeting people and getting involved.” She believes that making friends was a key component in making her Olivet experience special.
Austin Hill
Sarah Sinn Nursing When she came to Olivet four years ago from a turkey farm in the tiny town of Tremont, Ill., Sarah Sinn was a quiet girl. But not for too long. “Olivet has brought me out of my shell and made talk to and meet more people,” the 21-yearold said. “The people and experiences I have encountered here are
Angela Rivas History and Intercultural Studies
Angela Rivas, a 21-year-old from Newton Grove, N.C., brings her desire to help others to Olivet and Homecoming court. Rivas grew up an hour-and-a-half from the East Coast in a very tight knit family. She has a younger sister who she is very close to and her dad is a Nazarene pastor, so com-
Youth Ministry Austin Patrick Hill, a 22-year-old from Muncie, Ind., is very excited to be selected as an escort for this year’s Homecoming court. Hill said he has never been nominated for something so prestigious as Homecoming before. “[Being chosen as an escort] means that my peers think very
ning, hiking, rollerblading, dancing, playing tennis and searching YouTube for the next greatest videos. He describes himself as being incredibly social, or as he likes to say, gregarious. One of his favorite quotes comes from Kyle Lowry: “I like to fly by the seat of my very wellplanned pants.”
much of me,” he said. “It is an honor to stand up with the people in court.” Hill is a youth ministry major at Olivet. In his free time, Hill loves to read and write, and he holds Bible studies in his apartment. He also enjoys working outdoors with his dad. “I love mowing lawns and landscaping properties with my dad,” he said. “My dad owns his own company and I been working with him for 10 years now.” Hill is a sociable person who loves to meet new people and hang out with friends. After graduation he plans to pursue his Master’s degree in family ministry from Olivet. He is leaving what he does from there up to God. “Wherever God takes me, if that means working as a youth pastor or with a nonprofit organization,” Hill said. He most loves the environment at Olivet and how genuine the students and faculty are. “I love the spiritual connection everyone has with each other and with God. And they’re open to sharing that with you.”
Colton Parker, Donte Payne, Jordan Lewis, Austin Brink, Amber Hawley, Meagan Ramsay and G.J. Frye contributed to these pages.
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1980 - 1981
2000 - 2001
Linda Foulks Lemen
Teresa Ulmet
Molly Taylor
1970 - 1971
1985 - 1986
2005 - 2006
Homecoming Queen of 2011
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Queens of
Heart
Queens of 1990 - 1991 Laura Swinehart Sherry Fortado Kim Cherry Jill Seider and Cindy Langdon
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Olivet likes to stick to tradition. Ollies Follies always kicks off the beginning of the fall semester, University President John Bowling always welcomes the new freshman class, and come December the music department will perform Händel’s Messiah. Homecoming coronation is one of many traditions. For the class of 1991, though, tragedy changed the course of events. Exactly one week before the festivities began in the fall of 1990, one of the nominees for queen, Cindy Langdon, died in an automobile accident along with two fellow Orpheus Choir members while on their way to perform in Indiana. The tragedy impacted the entire student body and the final decision on whether coronation would happen was a difficult one. Voting for queen was scheduled for the day of the accident, but was canceled. “No one cared at that point,” Sherry Fortado, a nominee that year, said. “That week was one funeral after another.” After careful thought and consideration, the other four nominees were told that there would be a coronation; however, rather than celebrating victory of one queen, this ceremony would be a celebration of Cindy’s “Homecoming coronation in heaven.” Fortado said the ceremony was short and simple. As usual, each homecoming nominee was recognized, including Langdon. The audience, which included Langdon’s parents, listened to the testimonies of Fortado, Kim Cherry, Jill Seider and Laura Swinehart. Langdon’s testimony was taken from her resident assistant application. “It was a beautiful thing to hear her love for God in her own words,” Fortado said. Then the girls each laid a rose next to a candle and photo where Langdon would have stood. Putting on the ceremony was not easy for the nominees. “We were all still wounded,” Fortado said. “It really hurt to lose Cindy after spending so much time with her.” The five women had already been a part of countless photo shoots, excited about their chances of becoming queen. “I thank God that we had that time together. You never know why God puts you in a certain place at a certain time, but I think that He had something to teach all of us on campus,” Fortado said. “I count it a privilege that I was given that opportunity.” Fortado wanted to encourage this year’s nominees to stop and “consider why God has put them in this position.” She stressed that being a nominee is much more than a popularity contest. The student body should look at how each woman demonstrates her life in Christ. “This experience is just one step forward in God forming them into a person that He can shine through.”
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What does Homecoming mean to
you?
It’s that time of year again: the celebration of current students and returning alumni. To find out what the campus thought, journalism students asked their peers what Homecoming brought to mind. “It is more of a time for alumni to celebrate Olivet’s past, present and future,” junior Kelsey Nelson said.
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“ Homecoming provides school spirit,” junior Tyler Hamilton said.
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“It is a reminder to me about the generations of my family that were here before me and what it means to them that I am here now,” junior Megan Radcliffe said.
The sun is expected to shine over most of Homecoming weekend. Temperatures will be in the mid- to high 50s on Friday and Saturday, while there will be some clouds and temperatures in the high 40s on Sunday.
“Classes have the opportunity to bond through events like PowderPuff and the football game,” senior Allison McGuire said.
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“Homecoming is a time for family and alumni to come together and celebrate the Olivet tradition,” junior Joe Schindel said.
“Homecoming is a time to honor and celebrate our great tradition ... and the many specialty groups that make us great, like Spoons for Forks,” senior Jonathan Shreves said.
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“I enjoy Homecoming because it’s a time for me to see my family and to see them reunite with their old classmates,” junior Taylin Frame said.
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“I always enjoy the musical groups they bring in. I’m especially excited for the Gaither Vocal Band this year,” freshman Matthew Jones said.
Phyllis (McKnight) Batra, class of 1961, has spent the 50 years since her graduation working in education. After completing her Bachelor of Science degree in education at Olivet, she taught elementary school in Steger, Ill., for five years. Batra then taught overseas for the U.S. Department of Defense and was stationed in Tainan, Taiwan; Hamura and Yokota, Japan; and Schweinfurt and Wiesbaden, Germany. After five years overseas she returned to the United States and completed a Master of Science degree at the University of Illinois at
Urbana-Champaign. Following the completion of her Master’s degree, Batra began her career at the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater as coordinator of the tutorial center in 1984. She later became the director of developmental education and retired in 2011. Batra is married to Harish Batra and has two sons, Scott and Jason. Crystal Fleck clfleck@live.olivet.edu
Jeanne Drake-Bruce graduated from ONU in 1986. She is married to David Bruce, also an Olivet alumnus. After graduation, she was a stay-at-home-mom and raised four children: Jenna, now 22, Alyssa, 19, Michaela, 15, and Cameron, 12. Between 2005 and 2010 she
earned a teaching degree, a Master’s degree, an Education Specialist degree as well as a Doctorate in Education. She currently works as a special education teacher and an adjunct instructor at Trevecca Nazarene University in Nashville, Tenn. Looking back, her most memorable experience was dressing up on Halloween and trick-or-treating in the guys’ dorm rooms. Drake-Bruce also cherishes her experiences at football and basketball games, class competitions and Homecoming. The person who influenced her the most during her years at Olivet was Dr. David Kale. “I looked forward to every class with him. He helped me to ‘to think outside the box,’” Drake-Bruce said.
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The 1962-1963 University Life Handbook states, “It is undesirable for students to be married during the school year. In no case will a student be permitted to marry without permission of the president of the college.”
Rules relaxed from past years David Timm, Jennifer Wieland dptimm@live.olivet.edu jewieland@live.olivet.edu
Some returning alumni may remember the good old days when secret societies were prohibited, dinner cost 35 cents and social events had to be over by 10:15 p.m. Olivet Nazarene University is known for some strict rules, but compared to 1942, students today have it easy. They can see movies, they don’t have to ask permission to date or go off campus for the day and they definitely use more than 125 watts of power in their dorm rooms. Until the early 1960s, the University Life Handbook was a book of principles on how to survive college with several firm rules. Most rules found in the old handbooks were not set in stone. Instead, they were social expectations. For example, the 1915 handbook encourages, “every boy to be a gentleman and every girl
to be a lady, and to always act like it.” Many principles haven’t really changed, such as being considerate to your roommate. For example the 1942 handbook advises students to always “use soft-soled bedroom slippers” in order to avoid disturbing one’s roommate(s). In the same way, students have quiet hours today. However, some policies have seen significant changes, such as the dress code. Over the years, the dress code has gone from prohibiting students to wear jeans, to allowing jeans after dinner on school days, to allowing students to wear jeans anytime. Also, dressing up on Sundays had been enforced in the dress code as late as the 1990s. During that time, women were required to wear a dress or skirt and men a suit and tie until after Sunday evening service. While today’s handbook encourages students to dress up during the Sunday noon meal, the rules are more relaxed. Curfew hours have also been altered. During the 1940s, every student must be in his or her dorm
room by 10:30 p.m. and must be quiet. Teachers also used to enforce study hours “during which time quietness shall prevail in all living quarters and throughout campus.” Today, curfew for freshman is midnight and for upperclassmen is 1 a.m. Quiet hours begin at 10 p.m. across campus. Things have changed socially as well. For example, the 1942 handbook states, “social privileges are not in order in the library. It is not a place for social contact, but for individual study.” Today, students use Benner Library both for studying and for social purposes. Also, as late as the 1990s Olivet students were not allowed to go to the movie theater and their sources of entertainment were mostly found on campus. Today students may go to movies and attend other entertaining events off campus as often as they please. Though some students may complain about Olivet’s rules, university policies have relaxed significantly in the school’s 100year history.
Teams expect challenges in Homecoming games Adrian Calhoun adcalhoun@live.olivet.edu
As the 2011-2012 season begins, both ONU basketball teams are anticipating the Homecoming games on Friday, Nov. 11. The women’s basketball team will play Davenport University at 5 p.m. in McHie Arena. Last season, the Lady Tigers finished with a record of 27-7 overall and became CCAC regular season co-champions and NAIA National Tournament participants. Davenport is also coming off a strong season, having been NAIA national runner up with a 37-1 record. Head coach Doug Porter explained, “[Davenport is] a very strong opponent and it will be a great challenge for us.” Davenport comes in to the game
against Olivet with a record of 2-0 this season. The men’s basketball is also gearing up for its Homecoming showdown against nationally ranked University of Saint Francis (Ind.) at 7:30 p.m. The Tigers are coming off a successful season, as they were participants in the 2011 NAIA Division I National Tournament, ending last year’s season with an overall record of 21-12. St. Francis is coming off a NAIA Division II championship season. Players are excited for the matchup. “We know that we can play with them, it’s just a matter of whether we bring it to them or not,” said guard and junior Ben Worner. “When we play with a big fan base … We tend to play better.”
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Guard and junior Nikki Dier shoots a three at the women’s team’s home game against Judson University Nov. 7.
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No room at the dorms for students Recent campus housing events break historical trends Seth Major
enced before. Although originally built for women in 1959, Nesbitt Hall has been housing male freshman for years. This year however, female students reside on the first floor. Additionally, sophomore girls have been placed in Olde Oak apartments and some are currently living in dormitory study rooms – two things that have never happened before. Although enrollment numbers
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Study rooms are for studying, right? Well, not anymore. The current fall semester has marked a significant time in residential living at Olivet Nazarene University. A record-setting freshman class, that included a large number of female students, has brought on changes that the univeristy’s campus has never experi-
Olivet has never had housing problems before this semester. have continued to grow over the years, Olivet has never had housing problems before this semester. Aside from Chapman Hall (originally built in 1909 by St. Viator
College), every on-campus dormitory that is used today was built between the years 1951 and 1970, according to the archives department in Benner Library. The University Place apartments were acquired in 2001, in addition to Grand and Olde Oak apartments. It is not until 40 years later that the university has run into housing issues. Just 10 years ago, Olivet had a little over 1,400 residential stu-
2001: University Apartments acquired
1962: Hills 1970: Parrott Hall (for men) Hall (for women)
1951: Williams Hall (for women)
1959: Nesbitt Hall (originally for women)
1967: McClain Hall (for women); Howe and Gibson (for men)
dents; that is roughly 34 percent fewer residents than the university has now (2,127 students), according to the archives. This is very substantial growth for a campus that did not reach the 2,000 resident mark until 2006. Though housing is currently an issue, the administration does not have plans to put a cap on enrollment at this time, according to VP for Student Development Woody Webb.
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What does Homecoming mean to you?
Answers to quiz on page 9 1. C (St. Viator’s) 2. A (Catholic) 3. B (Birchard), D (Chapman), H (Burke), M (Miller) 4. C (Burke) 5. D (Miller) 6. A (Chapman) 7. B (Birchard) 8. A (Chapman/ Burke) 9. C (Birchard/ Miller) 10. D (Walker)
“Homecoming means a time of excitement as alumni return to see their alma mater. So many great events and concerts bring out the best aspects of Olivet,”
“Well it’s a chance to see the graduates of Olivet and how they are living out their lives in Christ,” junior Julie Carlson said.
“It is a statement of loyalty to [our] school and declaration of one’s pride for the school while attending or after graduating,” sophomore Clarissa Tawel said.
“A cold marching band performance and football game and a fun basketball pep band game,” freshman Ethan McCallister said.
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Excitement for Homecoming reaches beyond just Olivet’s alumni and friends. Local area businesses were in a frenzy leading up to this weekend as they prepared for Matt Dahlberg & Aaron the influx of cusNelson tomers they would mldahlberg@live.olivet.edu receive, doing evamnelson@live.olivet.edu erything from rearranging schedules to preparing their stock. Area hotels are booked for the event. Andy, an employee at the Hampton Inn who asked to keep his last name unknown, and Nancy Gagnon, an employee at Super 8 Motel, both said they are booked for the Homecoming event. The local Holiday Inn Express, which usually fills its rooms with traveling businessmen, has “been sold out since the announcement of Homecoming,” according to employee Daniel Walz. “We make sure we have more people working on [Homecoming weekend],” he added. Local restaurants also prepare
for the surge in customers. “[We] make extras of everything,” said Haleigh Boatright, manager of a local Subway. McDonald’s manager Emily Toune said employees have heavier work schedules during Homecoming weeked. Laura Coyne, who has worked at Jimmy John’s for two years, estimated a 10 percent increase in the restaurant’s business during this time. Local residents also notice a difference during Homecoming. Longtime resident Georgette Betourne said Olivet has an economic impact on the area, noting that when Olivet has events like this people go out into the community to spend their money. “I don’t mind Olivet being in the ‘I don’t mind community,” she said. Olivet being in the Randy Pauliscommunity.’ sen, who lived in the area for 25 years, said Olivet brings in “more commerce” to the Bourbonnais area.
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What does homecoming mean to you? “I think it’s a special time, a time to get back with friends … and see the campus.” - Greg Harrell, 1987 grad
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Ben Colling steals a base in a game during his days at Olivet.
Athletic Hall of Fame gets new inductees
“Homecoming was always a special day, because I was on the basketball team and that was the start of our season ... and it’s just a chance to meet up with old friends.”
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- Zach Birkey, 2006 grad
“Homecoming is a perfect time to reconnect with friends, faculty and current students. It’s the one thing every year my wife Amy and I look forward to.” - Joshua Koch, 2007 grad
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livet’s Athletic Hall of Fame originated in 1982 with its first inductee, C.W. “Butch” Ward. Ward Field is named after this former coach and athletic director, according to current Athletic Director Gary Newsome. Currently, 87 members have been inducted into ONU’s Athletic Hall of Fame. Each inductee must comply with certain criteria, which include at least eight years demonstrating exemplarity meritorious for coaches and two years of outstanding performance for players. Inductees are selected by a committee of head coaches, Newsome, Alumni Director Gary Griffin and Faculty Athletic Representative to the Registrar Jim Knight. This year’s inductees into Olivet Nazarene’s Athletic Hall of Fame are Ben Richardson, Brenda
Football fact box Colton Parker crparker@live.olivet.edu
Football and Homecoming usually go hand in hand, but football was not the focus during Olivet’s early history. Before football was the prime event at Olivet, basketball was the big game that
happened during Homecoming. This was the game that everyone went to see. Football did not become prominent among the sports at Homecoming until the mid1990s. The school’s football program began in 1977, when the team went 4-2-1. For the next few years, they struggled, but in 1982 they went 7-3, making it the best
year in ONU’s football history. Over the next 16 years the program had only six winning seasons until 1998, when the Tigers went 11-4 and finished second in the country. The program has had its ups and downs. Since the team began, Olivet’s overall record has been 160-187-2.
Important dates in ONU’s football history: • 1997, 2004, 2005: NCCAA Victory Bowl Championships • 1998: NAIA runner-up • 1998, 2000: NAIA National Playoffs • 1999, 2003: MSFA Midwest League Championship • 2008: last win at Homecoming game
Williams, Richie Richardson and Ben Colling. The induction ceremony will be held during halftime of the men’s basketball game Friday, Nov. 11. Ben Richardson Ben Richardson’s football achievements earned him a spot in the Hall of Fame. He is a twotime National Association of Intercollegiate Athletic (NAIA) All-American, playing free safety. Richardson has played on two Mid-States Football Association (MSFA) championship teams and had individual tryouts for both the New York Jets and the Houston Astros. Brenda Williams Brenda Williams, a graduate of the University of Alabama Birmingham, is being inducted into the Athletic Hall of Fame for 14 years of coaching achievements. At Olivet, Williams has had over 736 wins with 12 winning seasons. She is currently ranked fifth active NAIA coach. She received the NAIA Regional Coach of the Year five times and the National Christian College Athletic Association (NCCAA) National Coach of the Year twice. “I feel honored that my peers feel that way about our program,” Williams said in response to her nomination. Richie Richardson Richie Richardson is the coach
of Olivet’s softball program. Richardson hails from Tennessee, where he played baseball for Lincoln Memorial University. He was inducted into the Lincoln Memorial University Athletic Hall of Fame in 2009 for his athletic achievements in baseball. Richardson has been coaching for Olivet since 1995, and his teams have won over 700 games. Under Richardson’s leadership, the Tigers have claimed five NCCAA National Championships and seven trips to the NAIA World Series. He has received numerous coaching awards. In 2010 Richardson and his assistant coaches were awarded the NAIA Great Lakes Region Coaching Staff of the Year. Over the years Richardson has learned that success comes with “continuously adapting to the times.” Ben Colling Ben Colling earned a spot in the Hall of Fame for outstanding performance in baseball. He received the award for Chicagoland Collegiate Athletic Conference (CCAC) All Conference in 2000 and was team MVP in 2001. Colling was an Academic All American in 2003 and his team won NAIA Region VII Champions and NAIA World Series Participant in 2003 and 2004. Olivet athletics have taught Colling the importance of hard work and that “anything worth doing is worth doing well.”
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