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S t u d e n t 6ody 1; Members of the 2002 pull team embrace in the Black River after their hard-earned victory. 2: A tree replaces a desk on a warm March day. Many students enjoyed the unusually warm weather by studying in the Pine Grove. 3. A group of Dorians pose for a picture at the annual Homecoming Hoe-down. 4. Senior soccer team member, Deb Burr struggles to gain control of the ball in their game against Calvin College. 5. The transfer student Orientation group stops for a picture at Holland State Park 6. Waving the school flag, sophomore Jacob Cain supports the football team at the homecoming game.

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With the largest incoming class in college history descending upon campus, the year was underway. Orientation began on August 27, and welcomed 732 new faces to the campus community. One of these new faces, however, did not belong to a student. The eleventh President of Hope College, Dr. James Bultman, was also learning the ways and traditions of the college. On October 22, the official inauguration took place. Bultman's inaugural theme was "Visions of Hope" and he hoped to create greater community within the campus body. Also arriving to the campus was Diana Breclaw, new Director of Student Activities. Breclaw came to the college looking to be involved in the many student organizations. She also had visions of creating a lively campus by maintaining and creating new traditions. With new additions new departures arose. With the conclusion of the academic year, sixteen professors retired from the college faculty, leaving their legacy of learning behind. ( 5 1 u * ; r; •

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DHring his inaugural service in the Dimnent Chapel, the new president of the college challenged the students and faculty to work together to maintain the highest standards of a liberal education within a Christian context. The inaugural service was held the same weekend as the Homecomine festivities. (PR Photo)

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M e m b e r s of Campus Ministries, Cheryl Speese, Paul Boersma, and Delores Nasrallah, perform "H.O.P.E." to the tune of "Y.M.C.A." while demonstrating this year's theme of "Under Construction." Following Tradition, the first Chapel service of the year was held outdoors in the Pine Grove and intoduced the year's theme through skits and songs. (Photo by Kristin Lamers)

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During Orientation, the hallway of a dorm is clogged with students' belongings as new students move onto campus and into their rooms. This year, with the influx of new students, new housing problems arose amd students and staff were forced to go to extreme measures to find a place for all students to live for the year. (PR Photo)

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This year was not without its share of bumps along the road. Controversy surrounded the Greek system when four organizations were suspended early in the year. All four organizations, however, regained their status as student organizations second semester, in time for Rush 2000 and the first ever Dance Marathon. The addition of adult supervisors to accompany students on activity related trips caused a small uproar as mission trip leaders and student organization leaders scrambled to find last minute adults to join their trips. The Women's Issues Organization created a mock sweatshop to enlighten students on the topic of foreign and domestic sweatshops. They succeeded in getting the administration to sign on to the Workers Rights Consortium and the Fair Labor Association, two monitoring organizations that are working to support workers rights around the world. And finally, in the wake of all the violence in the school systems, the college found itself on the defense when a prospective student was found in possession of a concealed firearm while visiting the college. As students used these events to build on to their values and ideals, they relished the good times and savored the sweet.

Th® cast of "Electra" performs on the DeWitt Main Theatre stage. The theatre department also put on "Maura's Angel," "Side by Side by Sondheim." and "Nathan the Wise" this year. (Photo courtesy of John Tammi) M e m b e r s of the Odd Year Pull team embrace after a heartbreaking loss to the sophomores. After gaining valuable experience, the team looks forward to returning to the pits next year in hopes of jumping into the river. (Photo by Monica VanDenend). I n t r o d u c t i o n

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^ — S t e p p i n g Q u i 2 f Lin£ Lifting the spirits of others and the entire campus community, the first Dance Marathon took place on March 10-11 .Students raised more than $23,000 with Children's Miracle Network for the DeVos Children's Hospital. The college's learning ideals were supported and expanded by programs abroad, the new Discus Board, and the establishment of the Phelps Scholars. Athletics topped the charts this year. Football, women's tennis, women's basketball, women's swimming, and men's swimming all earned MIAA First Place honors. The women's tennis team finished first in six of nine flights to win the Championship. Women's and men's swimming placed sixth in the NCAA Division III finals with sophomore Josh Boss capturing a National Championship in the breaststroke. The Pull and Nykerk competitions were both won by the sophomore class, the Milestone won the National Gold Crown Award, and students survived the millenium. Far and wide, the college was supported by the excellence of its students as they individually stepped out of line to step up and achieve. i l n t r o d u c t i o n

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Gerald Ajega and Rosa Morales, and junior Basha Mekuria Assefa dance an Ethiopian dance at the annual Images performance. The concert is performed and organized by students to bring the cultures of the campus to life. (Photo by Katie Klein)

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the All-College Sing, senior Rebecca DeVries sings from her book of fairy tales. DeVries and many other students participated in the event to display their talents. (Photo by Nora Staal)

became legal as students entered Phelps cafeteria during Pajammin in Vegas". Staff and faculty helped students gamble tor prizes and even a trip to Disney World. (Photo by Kristin Lamers)

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3:00 P.M. on October 2nd, hundreds of fans gathered at the Black River, not more than a few miles from the college's campus for the 102nd year of this time honored tradition. After three weeks of complete commitment to physical and mental preparation, the long awaited event arrived. Family, friends, and others waited nervously as the participants walked out of the dark woods and into the limelight. It had rained sporadically all night and morning, leaving the woods and pits damp and cold, and the sky dark and overcast. Despite the conditions, nothing could dampen the spirits of 40 pullers and moralers from each team that came out focused on one goal. Odd year coach, Jon Plummer, said, "We walked out as a team and the crowd went crazy, then we knew it was time to go." As the teams pumped each other up. shouting and shaking like engines revving up for a race, the respective coaches huddled, reassured each other, and strategized for the coming three hour battle. After all the anticipation, the judges were ready. The whistles blew, signifying the start of the competition. Both teams came out strong, throwing every ounce of pent-up energy and desire into each heave. As both teams sprinted for every inch of rope they could drag through the muddy pits, the pullers' screams of intensity and exertion competed with the cheers of joy and elation coming from the many spectators. The competition continued on at full force despite the inevitable pain and exhaustion. The pullers and moralers showed just how much determination and stamina they had. "Pull takes hard work, dedication, and heart," said even year moraler Cara Klapp. These were all displayed in the eyes of the participants as they struggled and persevered to take what each believed belonged to them. "This year's pull was a battle," said odd year coach Joel Neckers. "The credit belongs to those men and women on either side of the river who made Pull the incredible experience it is meant to be." With the pain of three hours on his When the three hours were up and the rope was measured, the even face, freshman anchor Trent Geisler, year 2002 pull team had officially taken 6 feet, one inch more rope uses the last ounce of strength. The than the odd year 2003 team, earning a Pull victory. However, after anchor carries the weight of the rope the team had the tears dried and the reflection began, the victory or and must adjust to its length several the loss was not the most important aspect of Pull. times during the Pull. (Photo by Freshman moraler Liz Knoohuizen said, "Even though we lost, it Monica Vandenend) showed how much Pull meant to us; it was about becoming a team and becoming close." The lessons learned and relationships gained are what makes Pull such a special and heartfelt tradition. Freshman puller Tony Cappa said, "I have grown so much just from doing it. 1 have never done anything so hard. Now I feel I can do anything I put my mind to.

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Closing in song, senior Meredith Arwady leads the audience in the college Alma Mater. Arwady, a vocal performance major made her last performance as a college student a memorable one. (Photo by Kristin Lamers) Giving his graduation address, education professor C. Baars Bultman, the president's brother, gives the graduating students a look into their past four years. Bultman reminded the students of the positive aspects of the college and encouraged them to hold on to them. (Photo by Paul Loodeen)

During his May 7 Commencement speech. Dr. C. Baars Bultman, associate Professor of education at Hope, and brother ot the college's new President, invited the graduates to treasure their memories of the college and the people they learned from in his speech "Remembering Why You Came." 565 college seniors attended the Commencement ceremony at Holland Municipal Stadium with the company of over 5,000 family and friends. "It was so nice to be able to have the ceremony at the stadium. Had it been inside, I think we would have all had some disappointed family members and friends," said senior Aaron Schantz. Bultman urged students to not forget why they came to Hope. He outlined his own daughter's search for the perfect college life and her decision to attend Hope College. "We spend our first three years here and we forget that someday we will eventually be leaving campus. It seems like it took a long time to get here, but these past few months have flown by. The experiences I have gotten from classrooms, living situations. May Terms, and friends will be with me forever. Even though we are all going our separate ways, I know that I have made friends for life here," senior Beth Bailey said. The Commencement ceremony took place on a Sunday afternoon at 3pm after two Baccalaureate ceremonies earlier that day. The sermon, "Take Nothing for the Journey," was delivered by President of the General Synod of the Reformed Church, Reverend Dr. Gregg Mast. The Bacclalaureate was mostly a serious one, but Mast was able to get a few laughs out of the audience, claiming the parents of graduates would have highly encouraged their sons and daughters to take nothing on their journey to campus. The deeper meaning of the message struck a chord with many seniors. Senior Kelly Klein said, "It is a scary time after graduation. Trying to find a place to live, waiting to hear about job applications. It was a comfort to hear that even though it will not be easy, but a challenge, we can work with our strengths and lean on our faith and be provided with the tools we need to survive." Mast challenged the graduates to pursue their purpose with the same passion as the disciples. He ended his speech by saying, "Class of 2000, we send you out as the first pilgrims in the new Millennium. M e m b e r s of the college board give Hear the words of Jesus: take nothing for the journey. Take nothing, graduates their diplomas. Over 500 for you have everything: purpose, passion, people. Take nothing, for college seniors were recognized then everything will be a gift." individually. (Photo by Paul As the first class of the 21st century headed out into the new Loodeen) Millennium, they were welcomed with open arms and sent into the world with the blessings of a college, and encouraged to take that college with them. !t is doubtful that any of the graduates could ever forget the memories of the past four years and this college.

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the sun shinning brightly upon the Pine Grove, students took the afternoon off to enjoy it. Every year, the Student Activities Committee sponsors Spring Fling on the last day of class before exams. Held in the Pine Grove, students are encouraged to come and eat lunch, listen to live music, and play games. With final exams approaching and the end of the academic year. Spring Fling is a szood opportunity for friends to spend time with each other and relax. And lor those who had trouble sitting still, there were inflatable games such as boxing, sumo wrestling, and the ever-popular laser tag. A new addition to this year's Spring Fling was the making of wax hands. Students had the opportunity to dip their hands in hot wax several times and then color their creation. "It took a long time to make, but it was kind of cool when you were all through," said senior Jennie Mill. Students were able to break out their summer clothes and sandals and enjoy the fresh air. Any pent up frustration could be taken care of with the silly games brought into the Pine Grove. Students had the opportunity to stuff their friends into a large ball and go bowling. They donned large suits to wrestle one another and put on supersized gloves and stepped into the ring. All done in the name of fun, students showed their appreciation for the event by the large smiles on their faces and the laughing that could be heard throughout the Pine Grove. Spring Fling did not end when the sun set, however. Canoe trips, backyard parties, and barbecues were all taking place. Senior Susan Hinman said. "I had a great time meeting new people at a barbecue 1 went to. There was lots of crazy dancing and everyone Keeping themselves busy, juniors was in such good spirits. It made me postpone my thoughts of taking Kim Howie and Shamika Myers play exams the next week." With bonfires and food, music and dancing. Spring Fling is always sticks in the Pine Grove. Students kept busy doing many various a night to remember. activities on the sunny day. (Photo Most students will agree that Spring Fling is one the best days out by Jessica Davis) of the year. "What a great way to end the year," said junior Anthony Moton. "You get out of class early so you can sit in the sun with your friends. There is the excuse to stay up all night long and just enjoy the company of the people around y o u . " ^

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Playing a variety of songs, the band Danger Will Robinson performs at the Spring Fling. Playing Dave Matthew tunes and other popular songs, the band kept the sound of the Spring Fling lively. (Photo by Jessica Davis) Sitting on yet another piece of furniture brought to the Pine Grove for May Day, students lay back and enjoy the sun. It is a college tradition to bring furniture to lounge on in the sun for the spring day, not just your usual blanket and lawn chairs. (Photo by Jessica Davis)

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Fear. Change. Dealing with insecurities. Loneliness. Homesickness. Incoming students were going through all these things when they first came to college this fall. But Orientation 1999 helped to subside those feelings, or at least lessen them. It was a busy weekend, but its purpose was very meaningful. "With all the activities that were going on, they never gave you a chance to think about missing people and leaving things behind," said freshman Kjersti Teachman. "It was total chaos," said freshman Dorothy Howe. "I liked it, and it was worth it. It really got people to come out of their shells." That continues to be the general consensus among those who participated, both behind the scenes and out in front. WELOo^lior)*} Sophomore Jacob Cain said, "It is all absolute fun. worthwhile, enjoyable and character building, especially for the Orientation Assistants. We learn how to deal with many different types of people." It is not surprising that Orientation this year was a success, but its plan was created in a slightly different way. This year a new Director of Student Activities came on board. Diana Breclaw did not officially begin her term until the end of the summer, so this year's Directors, David Fleming and Jonathan Kopchick, had to begin planning everything on their own. Orientation, in general, follows a consistent schedule. There are certain activities that are a tradition to Hope College's Orientation program, one of those being Playfair. Fleming said, "This year we were innovative with the program and Welcoming students back to campus, adjusted the traditional program activities to make it a really positive a banner welcomes the residents of VanVleck. VanVleck is the oldest experience. We incorporated new things to interest new people, to get building on campus dating back to the parents involved, and to make the students welcome." the late 1800's and is the smallest The purpose of Orientation is to help new students become better residence hall on the entire campus. acclimated to college life, the campus, and higher education. This year (Photo by Ronette Blank.) it was also used to help the parents become comfortable with the school and the idea of leaving their children behind on their own. Thanks to the Director of Student Activities, the Orientation Directors, the Assistant Directors, and the Orientation Assistants, Orientation 1999: New Beginnings was a success.

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O n December 31, 1999 millions of people crowded into Times Square in New York to celebrate the new year. It took cleaning crews almost a week to clean up all of the debris after the big bash. (Photo courtesy of ACP)

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In their Millennium attire, juniors Tim Engen and Jesse McKey get ready for the big night. Engen hosted a party for his friends that night like many other students at the college. (Photo courtesy of Roni Blank) Toasting the New Year, several students prepare for the new year. People met all over the country to bring in the new year. (Photo courtesy of Roni Blank)

the end of a century, the beginning of a new millennium descended upon us; whether we were ready or not. This year, parties and trips were planned in advance to ensure that this New Year's would be the most memorable ever. Expectations of the night were high. Whether you had champagne or celebrated with non-alcoholic spirits, when the ball dropped, it got crazy. And the lights stayed on. Or at least, the electricity stayed running. December 31. 1999 was both anticipated and feared. Some were expecting the power to be shut off and stocked up on food. And there were, of course, students who planned to party through the night no matter what. Sophomore Amy Woolard went to a friend's house to boogie the night away. "We had so much food, everybody brought so much. We had enough for the rest of the year. After all that food, we danced the night away," she said. This party of the century began well into 1999. Stores began selling merchandise in January and clocks were set in countdown mode. Corporations and businesses began testing their computers for the Y2K Bug to make sure the computers would run into the new year. Pop stars such as Will Smith, the Backstreet Boys, and Robbie Williams paid tribute to the event in their music. Millions of people tuned into Times Square early in the evening to watch the festivities in New York. Television provided a way to watch the turning of a new century multiple times. "We had the TV on mute so we would not miss the ball dropping," said senior Lori Sciortino. "As soon as the 2000 was lit, the confetti and champagne were everywhere." Celebrating with friends, the evening held special meaning for Seniors Beth Bailey and Dan Zoller students who would be separating after graduation in May. celebrate New Year's with great "I had so much fun just being with all my friends. Being seniors, fervor. The two spent the evening at this may be the last big bash we could all be together. We have had senior Paul Kemstock's house with lots of reasons to celebrate during our four years, but the Millennium friends. gave us something to celebrate in style," said senior Kristen VandeWege, who celebrated at senior Paul Kernstock s house. "A few of us went out early to help decorate Paul's house and get things ready. Even the preparation was fun," said Sciortino. No matter where you were when the clock flipped to 12:00 a.m., it was a moment to remember forever.

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cancellation of the event last year, the All-College Sing once more proved to be a crowd pleasing evening of comedy and song. Held at the Knickerbocker Theatre, the emcee. Darren Carter, delighted audiences with his clever humor and witty impressions. Crowd favorites included "the chair," Bart Simpson impressions, and the line, "You ain't nothing but a groundhog." First in performances were juniors Jennie Alexander and Jeanette Johnson, singing an original composition entitled, "Who Are You?" Dressed in red, the ladies started the night off with a bang, with Johnson singing center-stage and Alexander singing and playing the piano. Known as "the coffee shop singer," sophomore Jeremy Hoekstra appeared on stage with just his guitar and a microphone, performing his own "Bring Me Back," written for voice and guitar. A Holland native, Hoekstra showed the audience why he has been playing in the community for years. Soprano Patricia Rhiew took the audience to the movies with a rendition of "There Can Be Miracles" from the "Prince of Egypt" soundtrack. She stunned the audience with her clear, soaring voice, earning her the first-place trophy at the end of the night. Seniors Mike Brinks and Bob Rutherford pleased the crowd with "Lead of Love" by Caedman's Call, a guitar and voice duet. Dressed and dangerous, senior Meredith Arwady thrilled the audience with opera, performing Va Terror mio palesa by Mozart. Her obvious skill earned her the fourth-place trophy. Freshman Kellie Malocha fooled the audience into believing she was the real "Jewel" of the night. Singing "You Were Meant For Me," by Jewel Kilchen. Dancing and bantering, freshmen Jeff Templeton and James Pierce performed with voice and guitars a song entitled "Jamie," by Rivers sophomore Jeremy Hoekstra has been Cuomo. irs. (Photo by Nora The audience favorite of the night was senior Dave Phelps, with his Staal) original composition "Tara's Song, A Lullaby For a Sick Child." Dedicated to his mom and dad. the song was a unique mixture of piano, drum, guitar, cello, and voice. The professional show merited the group of five a second-place finish. As the last act of the evening, senior Rebecca DeVries performed "Happily Ever After" from "Once Upon a Mattress." Her comical and skillful presentation of the only musical theatre performance of the night won her third place. The All-College Sing's appearance back in the Student Activities lineup this year was greatly welcomed by the students.

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year, the 65th Annual Nykerk Cup Competition took participants and on-lookers "Outside the Lines." The entertainment was provided by the freshman class of 2003 and the sophomore class of 2002. Nykerk was introduced to Hope College over 60 years ago by Dr. John B. Nykerk who wanted to create an event for women that would enable them to have fun and to make friends, as well as to showcase their talents. This traditional competition is a culmination of hard work, laughter, commitment, and fun for everyone involved. Nykerk, however, does not just happen. Both classes have morale guys who help to keep their spirts high. They perform skits (as did, surprisingly, new president James Bultman!) and anonymously leave posters of encouragement and plenty of goodies for the ladies. Both 2002 and 2003 girls adopt secret pals from the competing class and. in displaying the true spirit of Nykerk, join together for a candlelight walk just a few days before the competition. Preparing for this competition begins a few months before the actual event. Each class prepares a song, an oration, and a play. This year, 2003 song reminded us that "You Can't Hurry Love"" while the sophomores sang "Lullaby of Broadway." The song participants kept their vocal chords warm and the audience in their seats by performing "Count on Me" as intermission entertainment. Sophomore orator Heather Dustin encouraged everyone to find "A Starting Point" and freshman Kristi Cummings motivated listeners toward "Butterfly Successes." It is also no surprise that both odd and even years' plays Sophomore orator Heather Dustin always instigate some type of laughter. After all, what would we do gives her speech about "A starting without "Batman and His TuLips" from the freshmen or "The Point." The sophomore's perforAdventures of Robin Vanderhood and His Merry Dutchman" from the mance helped to repeat their victory sophomores? at Nykerk. (Photo by Johnathon Meunk) Nykerk is truly a tadition of excellence. It makes for some wonderful memories and experiences that are wholly unique. Christen DeVries, an even year song girl and assistant coach, probably said it the best, "Being part of Nykerk for two years was one of the best experiences I have had at Hope. It was a great way to show class spirit and meet people in a fine arts setting," said DeVries. Though the Nykerk spirit will always prevail, there still has to be a wi r, however: congratulations to the sophomore class of 2002- you've got the cup!

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T h e freshmen play girls bow afer their performance of, "Batman and his tuLips." In their play the victorious Batman sought to find his missing maiden, "leggy" and put an end to the Joker to save Holland.(Photo by Johnathon Muenk)

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coaches Melissa Nienhuis and MaryBeth Marchionda lead their song girls to the end of their song. The coaches finished their second year with another win. (Photo by Jonathon Muenk) The freshmen morale guys put on their shades to entertain their song girls during the intermission. The moralers were the girls' loudest cheering section. (Photo by Johnathon Muenk)

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Posing with their amunition. freshmen Patrick Kearney, Peter Beck, and junior Steve Rabuck play guards in "Maura's Angel." The play focused on the controversy between the Protestants and the Catholics in Northern Ireland. (Courtesy of Theatre Dept.)

Juniors Anne Pott and Whitney Young perform a dramatic scene in "Electra" while members of the chorus look on. "Electra" was the first production the theatre department put on this year. (Courtesy of Theatre Dept.)

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Performing dramatically. Seniors Patricia Rhiew and Rebecca DeVries with sophomore Quincy Marr perform a song by Sondheim. The cast not only had to be talented actors, but talented singers as well. (Courtesy of Theatre Dept.) Freshmen

Lauren Toner and Jannah Wickizer and junior Michelle Rynbrandt perform in "Maura's Angel." Wickizer's portrayal left audience members believing in angels. (Courtesy of Theatre Dept.)

Camera. Action. For those who are involved in the theatre productions, putting together a show is not that simple. Long hours of hard work and rehearsal absorb the daily life of a student involved in theatre. This year, the theatre department put on four shows. The season opened with Sophocles' tragedy, "Electra," directed by Daina Robbins, chair of the theatre department. With a hefty plot, including murder, betrayal, and revenge seeking all rolled into one family, the play conveyed that its theme could be applied to the world today. Professor John Tammi and senior David Fleming co-directed "Maura's Angel," a play that focuses on the conflict in Northern Ireland. The play, based on a novel written by Lynn Reid Banks, showed the effects of fighting through the eyes of a child. Complete with Irish accents, students transformed the DeWitt Theatre into a place caught between two sides of political views and people searching for a tiny piece of hope to hang on to. Tammi chose the piece because he wanted to start a conversation on the campus about the troubles in Northern Ireland and the peace process. Having taken students to Ireland the past four years, Tammi was familiar with the ongoing conflict in Northern Ireland. "I wanted people who did not know much about the Troubles to understand a bit more about their quest for peace. I believe that those students involved in the production were those most affected by the the actions in Northern Ireland," Tammi said. Tammi was also impressed by the effort the students put into the production. And he was not the only one. While Lynn Reid Banks could not make it to see the show, Tammi is working on putting together a video of the play to send to her in England. Opening second semester, a musical review paid tribute to American songwriter and lyricist Stephen Sondheim who turned 70 this year. "Side by Side by Sondheim," directed by Tammi, was unique in that it had no plot, only a collection of songs. While all the performers were students, Tammi brought in Tito Hernandez as a guest artist. Hernandez choreographed the musical with help from senior Sarah Anders. A great learning experience, the review proved to be high in theatrical value. Closing the year was "Nathan the Wise." According to the director, The cast of "Side by Side by Sondheim" gather on the darkened Robbins, the play presents one vision of religion and racial tolerance stage. The students sang popular and understanding. Robbins selected the play last year when tolersongs such as, "West Side Story" and ance was a hot issue on campus. "A Funny Thing Happened on the "1 felt that last year it was a topic of interest at Hope and it was Way to the Forum." (Courtesy of definitely in conversation. I wanted to do something that the campus Theatre Dept.) was talking about." said Robbins. Throughout the year, senior theatre students are called upon to put together their 490 Senior Projects. Fleming wrote, produced, directed, and acted in his comedy show, "Scarred at a Young Age." He enlisted help from sophomore Misha Neil and junior Dan Valente. The three spent time writing a series of smaller scenes and performed different scenes each night. "My Senior Project gave me the opportunity to try something that 1 had not done before. 1 was given the freedom to push the boundaries with my material and put together a show that 1 was very proud of," said Fleming. Whether behind the scenes or out under the lights, being involved in a production is a valuable life experience. J *

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Reviewing their lists, senior Dan Caldwell and junior Abby Piatt help their CASA students find things for a scavenger hunt. The CASA mentoring staff kept the CASA kids busy with many activities. (Photo by Kristin Lamers)

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CASA tutor. sophomore Annie Ervin examines the scales of a Boa Constrictor with her CASA student in the Peale Biology Museum. As part of a special program with the Tri Beta Biology Club, CASA students were invited to explore the museum's inhabitants. (Photo by Katie Klein)

Sitting in the grass, sophomore Andrew French helps his CASA student with his reading. The CASA mentors helped the students develop their cognitive and social skills. (Photo by Katie Klein)

Nature: the Write Idea" was the theme for this year's CASA program. Children's After School Achievement, CASA, is a nonprofit program that assisted disadvantaged elementary students with academic skills and motivation. The purpose of the organization is found within their slogan, "Children becoming children of promise." Bob Boersma, Program Director of CASA said, "The most rewarding part of my job was seeing the continuing improvement of the students as they grew and developed." Some of the kids, like Tanner Wolf, continued with the program from first through fifth grade because, as he said, "CASA is fun!" The tutors, most of whom are college students, were also rewarded by their participation. "It is really exciting to see children who come from disadvantaged families look up to you. You are their role model," said sophomore Melissa Roop. For students studying education, it was also an opportunity to get experience working with kids. The only downside of the program was that with an ever-increasing number of children entering the program, sometimes there were not enough tutors to work one-on-one with the children. Nichol Mesbergen, a second time CASA tutor said, "The challenge this year is the lack of tutors." Sophomore Christa VanDort shows Nevertheless, CASA had big plans this year. Besides the routine her CASA tutor a reptile in the homework help, DEAR (Drop Everything And Read) time, and Biology Department Museum. The Enrichment period, CASA planned "nature theme" special events and Museum provided a look at nature writing seminars for the students. and a break from their normal The theme continued with the CASA summer program taught by routine. (Photo by Katie Klein) writer-in residence, Jackie Bartley. During the summer the children built upon their writing skills using nature as inspiration for both poetry and prose. During the fall semester of 1999 and the spring of 2000. the children learned more about writing in seminars and more about nature through special events co-hosted by Tri-Beta, the Biology Club. Eor everyone involved it was a memorable year, because CASA had the "write idea" about learning.

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year's chapel theme. Under Construction, embraced the many ways Hope College underwent renovation. The theme stemmed from discussion over Dwight Beal's own home improvement project as he rebuilt a house this past year. The spiritual lessons learned from this project were easily translated into a series of sermons playing off Beal's "Tool Time." Chaplain Paul Boersma said these sermons contained a vision for the reconstruction of individual spirits. This vision was pulled from Romans 8 and Jeremiah 29. "All of our lives are tinder God's construction. God has designed us and has a good plan tor us. Individually, God is doing a good work in you." These sermons also emphasized a vision for the Hope College corporate community. This vision came with the inauguration of a new president and a desire to see all students, faculty and staff grow together as a community. Boersma emphasized that all of us are in the process together; the one who is doing the work is God. President Bultman echoed these desires in his wish to see more faculty, staff, and students at chapel. He also expressed the importance of a caring community and said, "We ought to be concerned about each other: our joys and our sorrows." "Under Construction" could be seen all over campus this year; a new president, additions to the Nykerk Music Hall, a fresh coat of paint in Dimnent Chapel, and new faces in the worship team. Senior vocalist Heidi Huebner said, " The musicians on worship team looked for ways to bring more diversity to worship music. We found variety in the addition of Celtic music, songs by popular bands, and songs written by worship team members. These new songs were also chosen because of their deeper meanings. "It says in the Psalms, 'Sing to the Lord a new song. We searched for songs that had words you have to think about, said

The Christmas tree in DeWitt stands surrounded by hundreds of packaged boxes. The Operation Christmas Child program, sponsored by the chapel, resulted in hundreds of gift boxes for children around the world. (Photo by Jessica Davis)

junior Liz Seramur. The more intimate nature of these songs closely paralleled the intimate calling of the sermons, skits, and dances that made up chapel worship. Skits urged students to clean out their dusty, secret closets and let God renovate their spirits. "An interactive prayer workshop and a class exploring philosophies of life from the Old Testament were added to investigate this construction theme in a more hands on, informal setting,' said

Boersma. Much like past years, service was also a component of worship through the chaplain's office. During the Christmas season hundreds of boxes were filled with suprises as the chaplain's office sponsored Operation Christmas Child. The Chaplain's office also sent out over 20 spring break mission trips throughout the world. As new changes were made across campus, the Hope community was reminded of God's powerful work in all internal and external renovations.

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Belting out, Darnisha Taylor leads the Gospel Choir at the annual Gospel Fest concert. Several other colleges in the area came with their choirs and helped the Gospel Choir rejoice in worship. (Photo by Carrie Arnold)

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the Chaplain staff, Cheri Speese,Paul Boersma, and Delores Nasrallah do their own version of the YMCAto H.O.P.E. The staff performed at the first chapel of the fall semester. (Photo by Kristin Lamers)

Donning his tool belt, worship leader Dwight Beal speaks at the outdoor chapel service. The idea for this year's theme, Under Construction came from Beal's own renovation of his house last summer. (Photo by Kristin Lamers)

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Junior Anthony Moton and seniors Daniza Monroy and James Sitati prepare the crowd for the next act. The trio kept the crowd laughing between performances and also took part in several of them. (Photo by Katie Klein)

Senior Tannia Lascano and sophomore Yoko Sezai perform the song "Gambia Todo Gambia" or "Everything Ghanges." Lascano, an Equador native, chose the song to describe her experiences learning in a different culture and country, (Photo by Katie Klein)

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Doing the "Gate le Coupe," an African Dance, sophomore Leecox Omollo and freshman Gerald Ajega move to the music. The dance was performed in traditional style and loved by the audience. (Photo by Katie Klein)

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traditional Japanese Dance taught to her by her grandmother, sophomore Yoko Sezai dances the Koujyo-no tsuki. She dedicated the dance to her grandmother and their shared love of dance. (Photo by Katie Klein)

and jumping across the stage, junior Anthony Moton leaped into the air to a familiar rendition of "Kung-fu fighting." His introduction was designed to gain the interest of the audience at this year's 2000 Images performance. One of three emcees, Moton announced and described each performance and added some lively humor to the stage. On February 23, the annual Images concert was again held in the Knickerbocker Theatre. Supported by Amy Otis, Stephanie Smallwood, and Glinda Rawls, the event once again introduced and promoted the different cultures of the world. The students were in charge of all their own acts and the emcees wrote their own scripts. "The main purpose of Images is to showcase the different cultures [represented at the college]," said Moton. College students represented many countries around the world including Kenya, Japan, Ecuador, and Zambia. The performances were designed by the students during many long practices. "We began practicing about a month before the event," said Moton. "Preparation was tough because rehearsals went really late, sometimes even until two in the morning and everybody could not make it all the time." Talents and cultures of all kinds were represented in the performance. One of the most welcomed was a performance by several African dancers. The "Gate le Coupe" in the Ndombolo style of Senior Hussein Wario and sophoKenya was performed by Gerald Ajega, Lily Bour, Rosa Morales, more Leecox Omollo read in their Leecox Omollo, Minerva Perez, and James Sitati. Dances representnative African tongue. The duo read ing the Latin and the Indian culture were also displayed. the writing, "Do Not Let People Language is an important part of culture and many were shared Tamper With Your Rights!" (Photo through poetry readings and song throughout Images. by Katie Klein) "It really is a celebration of cultures," said Amy Otis. "The students enjoy learning about other cultures and displaying their own." The night was one of celebration and appreciation for the cultures and ethnicity that the students bring to the college.

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from all over the country poured onto the campus during the last week of February for "Camp Hope." Brothers and sisters of students were invited to campus to experience a piece of college life and see where their college-aged siblings live and learn. "It was a good time to hang out with my younger brother because I do not get to see him a lot," said freshman Peter Schaafsma. Unlike summer camp, the students did not sleep in cabins or tents, but usually stayed with their brother or sister in their rooms. They also attended the many events that were presented by the Social Activities Committee. Friday night kicked off the weekend with Ice Skating at the Edge Ice Arena. The skating also benefited the Heifer Project that was raising money to send animals to poor families across the world. Students and their siblings were invited to brave the cold temperatures and chance of falling to have fun and skate to raise money for a good cause. Hope provided transportation to and from the arena and special rates for students and their siblings. The night ended with hypnotist Fredrick Winters. Originally scheduled to perform at 8:00 p.m., Winters' performance was rescheduled to 10 p.m. because his flight was delayed by weather. Saturday morning began with crafts and T-shirt painting in Phelps. Siblings were encouraged to come and paint a shirt, do sand art, or create a picture on a paint wheel. One of the most well-liked events for the siblings took place on Saturday night in the Maas Auditorium. Lights, music, and a stage were set up for students to come and make their own music videos. Siblings and students could pick out their own clothes and music and make memories to take home with them on a video. "The music videos were the best!" said sophomore Meg Backus. "My brother Mark showed the video to everyone we saw for the rest Sophomores Pat Kinne, Anna of the weekend. He thought it was awesome and it was fun for us two Bonjiorno. Sarah Smith, and Josh to do it." Bosniak prepare craft materials on a Other events planned for the weekend included the movie "The Saturday morning. The SAC Prince of Egypt," with a special matinee on Saturday and games in the Committee stayed busy all weekend Kletz on Saturday night. preparing for their many events. Many students also did other activities other than the ones pro(Photo by Laura Evans) vided by SAC. "My fifteen- year- old brother came for the weekend and we had a lot of fun," said Schaafsma. "We went to the beach and played Ultimate Frisbee and went bowling with the boys from third floor Durfee." The SAC committee worked hard to make "Camp Hope" an enjoyable and busy place for the weekend.

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the college and their sisters make a music video during the Sibling's Weekend festivities. Students were invited to pick out their own music, costumes, and background scenery for their star performance. (Photo by Jessica Davis)

Siblings of all ages and the children of the faculty and staff all enjoyed the "Camp Hope" events. One favorite activity was bubble making in Phelps on Saturday morning. (Photo by Laura Evans)

Tying knots for necklaces to be made, senior Beth Hoffman helps a fellow student get ready to craft. Many activities were scheduled for the weekend including skating and a chance for siblings to make their own music video. (Photo by Laura Evans)

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Members of the Cosmopolitan fraternity juniors John Reed and John McDonald relax in the pine grove on a clear fall day. Members of the college fraternities often formed tight bond with their brothers and established lifelong friendships. (Photo by Kristin Latners)

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Diva attitude senior Ashley Tanner leads the Dorian sorority in the lip sync. The Dorians won a second place award for their performance of "I Will Survive." (Photo by Jessica Davis)

Representatives from all the Greek organizations come together to take a photo with their traditional sweatshirts on. Greek Week provided an opportunity for greeks to show their pride for their individual organization. (PR Photo)

spite of the term"Greek Week," the event only took place for three days this year. Even so, it was still a time for many organizations to show dedication among their members, as well as have a lot of fun during activities such as races and lip sync competitions. In her senior year, Kimberly Richardson of the Kappa Delta Chi sorority said, "Greek Week is great, but it was much better when we had a full week because it gave us the opportunity to bond with other organizations more." The Greeks took the opportunity to get as much out of the few days as possible. They hammed it up with their couterparts and joked around with those outside their organization. Either way, it is all friendly competition. Even though the college's annual Greek Week was shorter this year, the activities were enjoyed by the many organizations on campus. Sophomore Arcadian, Josh Silvis, said. "It was a good opportunity for us to show our spirit as Greeks and compete against the other organizations." Competitions like the bat race and the lip sync gave all organizations an opportunity to participate. It was not completely about winning or losing. It was about spending time with the people you care about. "I like being able to spend time with all of the organizations as well as people from my own fraternity," said senior Cosmopolitan, Members of the Promethean fraternity use Ryan Peters. their dancing skills during the lip sync A tight race, the Promethean fraternity placed first out of all the competition. This performance helped the Greeks, with the Dorian sorority following close behind. fraternity win first place in the Greek Week Almost all of the Greeks participated in the activities throughout festivities. (Photo by Jessica Davis) the week, which brought them all together and made them a lot closer. "We took advantage of the week in order to grow closer to our sisters through participating in as much as we could," said sophomore Dorian, Lindsey Wolf. Richardson said it best when she said, "Greek Week allowed all the Greeks to become a tighter family." The week included many activities for the entire campus and not just the Greeks to participate in. One of these events was Mocktails when students were invited to taste the different drinks made by the Greek Organizations. It was a time for all students to form the bonds that make college what it is meant to be. I,**;

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was music. There was food. And there was a whole lot of dancing. On the night of March 10, the Dow was transformed into a twenty four hour Dance Marathon to help raise money for the Children's Miracle Network and DeVos Children's Hospital. Preparation for the event began months before the actual marathon. Sororities, fraternaties, student organizations, and residence halls held fundraisers to raise the $400 entry fee needed for each dancer. Some of the fundraisers included a flower sale during Valentine's Day and a chance for students to show off their bowling skills at Northern Lanes. The idea for the Marathon began with Director of Student Activities, Diana Breclaw. Breclaw started a Marathon at Bowling Green State University when she was a graduate student and thought the students here would show an interest in it. She was right. As the night rapidly approached, moralers, committee members, and the "Dream Team" were hard at work putting last minute details into place. These details paid off as the Marathon raised $23,328.05, reaching far beyond any expectations. "I was hoping that campus and community would come together for the kids. Everything went beyond my expectations; it ran smoother than I thought and it was incredible how everyone joined together. i was left with a really good feeling," said Assistant Director, sophomore Keith Cravotta. Themes were designated every hour to give something new and T h e official Dance Marathon banner exciting to the dancers. Moralers were by the dancers' sides encouraghangs in the Dow Gym. It was ing them and providing them with back rubs and foot massages. They surrounded by other banners that also taught the dancers and committee members a dance they created supported all the children that were to go with the song " I ' m Not Running Anymore," by John being danced for. (Photo by Jessica Mellencamp. When the song was played at various times throughout Davis) the night, everyone involved was encouraged to run to the middle of the dance floor and join in. "I think that the song really unified all the dancers. It gave them something in common. It was an opportunity for them to all do the same dance at the same time rather than having them dance on their own. After teaching them the steps, it was really amazing to watch them put it all together," said senior morale captain, Laura Markessinis. The Marathon also brought in live entertainment. The John Reed Band came in at 4 a.m. to loosen up the dancers, a local dance company provided two shows with jazz and tap numbers, and Kids Healing Kids sang and spoke to a teary-eyed audience. With slogans like, "Dancing for Duncan" and "Kickin' it for Katherine," it was obvious to see the whole purpose behind the Marathon. Energy rose when the kids and their families were present in the Dow. You could hear the laughter from one end of the Dow to the other when students and the young children played catch, checkers, colored, or just clowned around. With the conclusion of the night, the tiredness was shoved aside as emotions ran high. Dance Marathon Director, senior Anne Schrock said, "It was such an amazing event. What a great event for students all over campus to come together and raise money for such an important cause. The way the Marathon ran and ended was just beyond any of my expectations and I am so thankful for the opportunity to be a part of something like this. I hope it continues in the future.'

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Senior Kate MacDoniels hoists a child onto her shoulders during the Dance Marathon events. MacDoniels danced on behalf of the Sigma Sigma sorority. (Photo by Jessica Davis)

Dealing the next hand, sophomore Paul Hendricks and junior Patrick Murphy play cards with children attending the Dance Marathon. The 24 hour event kept many college students busy throughout the night. (Photo by Beth Bailey)

dancin P o s i n g for a quick start before beginning the event, the head committee gathers to take a photo. These people were the heart of the Marathon and worked hard for several months to make sure the event ran smoothly. (Photo courtesy of Jessica Davis)

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Sarah Smith colors with children at the Dance Marathon. The dancers and volunteers had fun while working hard to make the event a success. (Photo by Beth Bailey)

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Students follow the lead of a dance instructor at the Homecoming Hoedown at Tuesinks farm. Besides dancing, students could also go on hay rides, eat food, and pet the animals in the barn. (Photo by Suzanne Beckman.

Senior Jamie Partridge laughs as she is presented with her traditional wooden shoes. Partridge is a Dorian and is majoring in Special Education Learning Disabilities. (Photo by Holly Morris)

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T a k i n g their places as King and Queen, seniors Tom VanHekken and Jamie Partridge are crowned. The court consisted of five female and five male seniors who rode in the parade before appearing in the halftime ceremony. (Photo by Brenda Brewer) Junior Laura Evans presents sophomore Jaclyn Smith and senior Katie Alverson with the trophy for the best float. The competition is sponsored by the Social Activities Committee. (Photo by Holly Morris)

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cold weather welcomed this year's Homecoming ceremonies and the new president to the campus. Homecoming weekend was crammed with extra activities this year, as it was held the same weekend as the Presidential Inauguration, The festivities began on Friday morning with a special chapel featuring the Chapel Choir and Reverend Tim Brown. The service was followed by the Inaugural lecture led by Dr. Richard Mouw of Fuller Theological Seminary. The culmination for the days events was the ceremony for the inauguration of President James Bultman. Delegates from many other colleges, the college faculty, and over 1,100 other people gathered to hear the president's address, "Hope as Hope." The Homecoming festivities continued on Saturday with the annual parade where Greeks, student organizations, and the homecoming representatives proceeded down the street to the football field for the annual Homecoming game against the Adrain Bulldogs. The halftime ceremony included the singing of the alma mater by the Chapel Choir alumni and current members. The ceremony continued by announcing the winners of the float contest and ended with the crowning of the 1999 King and Queen. Seniors Tom VanHekken and Jamie Partridge were crowned and given thentraditional wooden shoes. VanHekken said. "I was very suprised that I was announced as the King, but somewhat dissapointed because the wooden shoes they gave me were way too small. I asked for an exchange, but they did not come in a size 12." To end the day, the Dutchmen football team took Adrian down with a score of 38-16. "We knew this was a big game," said sophomore Kurt Glupker. "It Junior Laura Evans fills the popcorn was one more step to win the championship. We knew the Homecombowl at the Homecoming Hoedown. ing festivities were going on and we would have a big crowd, but we Evans and the other SAC members stayed very busy preparing for the kept them at the back of our heads and really focused on the game." Homecoming festivities. (Photo by The weekend ended in grand fashion with an inaugural ball in the Suzanne Beckman. Haworth Ballroom. Attendees donned their formal attire and were served hor 'dourves by waiters dressed in tuxes. "It was nice to see faculty, staff, and students socializing in a formal atmoshpere," said junior Laura Evans. "It was very different from any other event I have been to." And as yet another Homecoming weekend rolled by, another year of tradition continued at the college.

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George W. Bush burst into the national scene when he defeated liberal incumbent Ann Richards for Texas governor in 1994. He was re-elected by an impressive landslide in 1998. More moderate than his conservative father, former President George Bush. George W (as he is often referred) is often called a "compassionate conservative" and has a strong following among GOP activists. The 53-year old Republican was front-runner in the Presidential race.

A devastating earthquake hit Turkey in 1999, killing more than 17,000 people. Nearly 50,000 people were injured in the quake, which destroyed or dangerously weakened more than 139,000 residential buildings. Hundreds of thousands were left homeless and forced to live in tent cities. The quake measured 7.4 on the Richter scale and demolished buildings across the populous northwest Turkey on August 17.

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the addition of the Phelps Scholars,the Discus Board, and a new President, academic life for students here is forever changing. We learn in the classroom, we learn outside the classroom, we conduct research, and we create in labs. We come to class with open minds and are continually challenging the world around us. Professors encourage us to think for ourselves and to grow as individuals. Enjoying a social life is a part of college, so is the valuable education that will propel us into our future. ^

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Julia Wheelock and Kieu Tran study in their cozy room in Scott Hail. This year, Scott Hall housed the Phelps Scholars and provided a commu ity for many International students. (PR Photo)

Kristy Bell gets a first hand look at growing pains in her Developmental Psychology class. Every year, the class brings in infants through toddlers so students can see the developmental stages. (Photo by Kristin Lamers

use the computer lab on the second floor of VanWylen Library. This teaching lab was used throughout the year by professors and students in many fields. (Photo by Sam Kanaan)

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Erica Winn takes a break to bond with two kids at her field placement. Placements are used in a variety of classes to help students get hands-on experience in their field. (Photo courtesy of Erica Winn)

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and trainers bustle around a filled room on a chilly fall morning. Medical tape flies through the air as ankles are quickly wrapped before morning practices. The trainers are not in a class, but expected to work in the training room for many assigned hours. "Our program is very demanding, but you would not know that until you spent a day with one of us," said sophomore Candace Kool, a sports medicine program student. This view seems to be common among students involved in the curriculum. "Even though it does require a lot of time out of class, it is well worth it," said sophomore trainer Anne Bradley. Each student is required to spend time in the training room. They have to be able to put forth large amounts of time and dedication. In the training room they must get the athletes ready for their competitions, but also keep many of them healthy between the games and during the offseason. Juggling many classes and training hours can be a very grueling task for many trainers in the program. Many of the training students take more than 16 credit hours. "We have to take a little bit from every department in order to become a well rounded trainer, said Kool. Sports Medicine requires the most credits of any major on campus. This means that the program is very academically challenging. "Athletic trainers' services are in demand from a

much broader segment of the public. The opportunities for students entering the profession are great. Also, I think it is important to note that we prepare people for this profession in the context of a liberal arts education, one that prepares our students to be contributing members of their community and not just competent technicians. That is an important part of out program," said Head Trainer Richard Ray Along with training room hours and the normal stress of college classes, the trainers are also assigned to a specific sport each semester and must be there for each sporting event that the team is involved in. "Our program is closest in design and function to the Nursing Program since we are both health care professions," said Ray. "Our students leave college with a national certification that they can use to enter the profession immediately." Because the program is so demanding, it requires an application, along with interviews, essays, and recommendations to even be allowed to attempt a Sports Medicine degree. Few applicants are accepted each year. "We have an application process which is unlike almost all majors on campus," said Ray. "We consider it an honor that we were accepted into the program," said Kool. "We are really lucky to be able to get all of this hands-on experience and responsibility so early in our careers." Athletic trainers obviously have a dedication and passion for helping athletes stay healthy and injuryfree.

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Richard Ray leads freshman Patrick Warren off the field. As the Head of the Sports Medicine Department, Ray is in charge of not only the students in the program, but also the athletes that come to the training room. (Photo by Brenda Brewer)

Senior Trainer Peggy Klott helps stretch the football team. Football is most often reserved for the trainers with seniority in the program because it is a very high contact and players often need quick, experienced help. (PR Photo)

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W o r k i n g in the training room, sophomore Diana Bray ices the back of sophomore Mike Bailor. Trainers are required to work in the training room to receive their certification. (Photo by Kristin Lamers)

C a n d a c e Kool, sophomore athletic trainer, and trainer Richard Ray, check out a possible injury to senior Lisa Hoekstra, during a women's basketball game. Each trainer is assigned to a sport for each season and must attend all the practices and games that the teams have. (Photo by Liz Dornbos)

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knows that when you come to college, you will sit in a classroom and learn a lot of stuff. Some stuff will stick with you and some you will forget. Sometimes, however, we learn valuable lessons outside of the classroom. The college offers a variety of May Term offcampus programs, two of which are unique because the students never set foot into a traditional classroom. Across the ocean, eight cities in Ireland become an opportunity to study a rich culture, explore, and interact with locals. It is this type of encounter that cannot be duplicated in a classroom. Hands on experience enables the history of a country to come alive and allows personal growth among the students. History professor Earl Curry, along with Theatre professor John Tammi, led one May Term and said, "It is a wonderful impact on memories with sights, sounds, emotions, and experiences which affect the lives of students in many ways." Not only do students have the opportunity to learn about a country vastly different from the United States, but also to get to know people they might not have met on campus. The bonds forged while traveling in tight quarters for three weeks lead to unforgettable friendships. Senior Dave Fleming said, "I have never had an experience close to the wonder of traveling through Ireland. Those three weeks made me not only appreciate the beauty of the land, but allowed me to learn a little more about myself as well. This trip will be with me forever." For those traveling to New York, the wilderness of the Adirondacks becomes their classroom. In a course called Ecological Theology and Ethics taught by professor Steven Bouma-Prediger,

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students learned to appreciate the earth as God had intended. "Being off-campus and surrounded by a natural setting helped to better absorb what we were learning," said senior Anne Schrock. "Being outside is educational as well as enjoyable." Educational boundaries were pushed by building leadership roles and working together. Professor Bouma-Prediger said, "Living together in a small community one learns a lot about oneself and how to get along with others." Students carried their homes on their backs, went canoeing and kayaking, and learned how to cook outdoors for twelve days. They also focused on learning about forest degradation by acid rain, watershed pollution, and endangered species in the wilderness. "Being a part of the wild allowed the students to see in person the problems of ecological degradation and to learn more about the causes of such degradations," said Bouma-Prediger. The students ended their trip by discussing theological and ethical questions while reflecting on their experiences. Added Bouma-Prediger, "Living with your home on your back among our nonhuman neighbors simplifies things and puts life in perspective." No matter where we go, our life will be forever changed by our experiences. Not everything we learn will come from a book or taught to us by a professor in a classroom. It can come from sitting by yourself on a lake or talking to local residents in a pub. We just have to be willing to look outside our common, everyday surroundings. Said senior Jon Kopchick about his experience in Ireland, "There is only so much you can learn in the classroom, but to actually be there among the people is an unforgettable learning experience."

A group of students pose in front of the ruins in Glenalough. This was one of many stops the group made to monastic ruins throughout the country. (Photo courtesy of Beth Bailey)

Seniors Kendra Maloni, Kate Berghorst, and Anne Schrock take time out from their climb up Mount Marcy, the highest peak in New York. After the picture, the girls took a nap on top of the peak. (Photo courtesy of Anne Shrock)

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S e n i o r s Beth Bailey and Susan Hinman, with Holland native Martha Fincher, stop to have their picture taken in the Gap of Dunloe. Students spent the day in Killamey traveling through the rugged mountains on bike and later on foot. (Photo courtesy of Beth Bailey) P r o f e s s o r Bouma-Prediger and Kent Busman show their enthusiasm for the wilderness. Both B.P. and Busman are Hope graduates and have been hiking the trails together for many years. (Photo courtesy of Anne Schrock)

Just off the trail, the hikers rejoice in surviving their trip. Earlier that morning, the group found a note telling them their final exam was to make it back on their own. (Photo courtesy of Anne Schrock)

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Freshm e n Greg Skelnar, Sam Kanaan, and Jason Kehrer are fascinated by Tom Hanks as they take a break to watch movies in their dorm room. Watching movies was a popular pasttime in the halls of Scott. (PR Photo)

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Freshm e n Kanita Harris and Helen Meronek play a song together on the piano in the lobby of Scott Hall. The program was referred to as the "Heart and Soul" of the residence Hall. (PR Photo)

After a Phelps Scholars Program meeting, freshmen Kieu Tran and Kim Turner exchange jokes. After meeting, the members often socialized before returning back to the evening's homework. (PR Photo)

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thrives within the walls of Scott Hall and has become an important issue growing here on campus. New programs and class requirements have developed during the last few years to help students broaden their cultural awareness. First-Year seminars and required cultural heritage credits promote exploration of other areas of the world, allowing students to learn of the differences in the world's cultures, and even here on campus. The Phelps Scholar Program is the latest effort in promoting diversity awareness on campus, encouraging participating students, as well as the campus at large, to look beyond Holland's city limits to what lies beyond. The effort to increase diversity and awareness is not a new idea at the school. The first President, Phillip Phelps, originally advocated this same dream that administrators are hoping to fulfill with this program. President Phelps encouraged the recruitment of faculty, staff, and students from many different areas. Resident Director of Scott Hall and Assistant Director of Multicultural Life, Glinda Rawls, sums up the goal of this program as a way to encourage greater minority participation on the campus. " The world is becoming more diverse, students need to be prepared for a diverse work force," Rawls said. The Phelps Scholar Program helps prepare students for this multicultural work environment by emphasizing the importance of recognizing cultural differences. African-American, Native-American, Asian, Hispanic, and European cultures combine with the

American culture in Scott Hall. Each student is accepted as a freshman and lives in Scott Hall. Participants must meet certain requirements, such as attendance at mandatory events throughout the year. Optional events open to the entire student body are also offered in hopes that the entire campus will take this opportunity to learn more about the program. Support is offered to participants through their First-Year Seminar classes, where students receive academic encouragement and are able to talk about diversity with other students in the class. "These [students involved in the program] serve as a model for the rest of campus," Rawls observed. The group of Phelps Scholars value the friendships they have formed through this program, living amidst a diverse group of students. Most feel their first few months at college have been easier because of these close bonds that have formed. "1 am very interested in the idea of diversity," said freshman Kendra Terryn, "I am glad [this program] was offered the year I came in." Students who enter this program receive no scholarship money or special credit; the main goal is to encourage acceptance of all cultures and to mix students of different nationalities in a comfortable, open learning environment. It is a learning experience chosen by students from diverse backgrounds who want to learn something new about themselves and others. President Phelps' approach toward greater diversity is becoming a reality as students seek to learn from each other and look beyond the borders of Holland, Michigan

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T h e brainchild of Lorna Hernandez Jarvis, the Latina Film Series, has sparked some interesting discussions and race issues important in today's world. The series, which focuses on women film makers, is becoming an important part of academics this year. One such film chosen by a panel of faculty is called, "Fear and Learning at Hoover Elementary." This movie depicts the life of Mexican immigrants, and aims to show viewers that immigrants can do things society can be proud of. "This movie depicts how Americans look to Mexicans across the border," said Jane Dickie, professor of Psychology. "The perspective taken by this film has led to discussions between professors in both the Sociology department and the English department." By requiring students to see these films for credit, professors are combining this series with academics. This way, entire classes can participate in discussions about issues that affect our lives in Michigan. Another important film series that takes place every year in Holland is the foreign film series at the Knickerbocker Theatre downtown. Showing four films throughout the academic semester, this series offers a unique opportunity for both students and the community to experience films from around the world. Technical Director for Performing Arts and Manager of the Knickerbocker, Erik Alberg said, "I value the impact these films have on the commu-

nity of Holland." Because the Knickerbocker is the only theatre in this area that runs films like this, people from all over take the opportunity to experience a different culture through the cinema. "These films have brought people from Grand Haven, Grand Rapids, South Haven, and as far as Indiana and Chicago," said Alberg. "There is an amazing draw." When first purchased, the Knickerbocker was showing 42 foreign films annually. As the demand for the Knickerbocker as a performance arena increased, however, time allotted for foreign films was cut to four films per academic semester, with six to eight films showing during the summer. These films have been required for classes in the Language departments, as well as Biology, Theatre, and the English department. "I really enjoy seeing how a culture can be so different from our own," said sophomore Janelle McFarlane. McFarlane was required to attend each foreign film for an art of the cinema class. The movie, "King of Masks," for example, portrayed the life and difficulties of a young girl in China, and offered viewers a glimpse of a culture with values completely different from our own. Both the Latina film series and the foreign film series have enriched academic life on the campus as well as throughout the community. The discussions sparked by many of the films continue to be an important part of learning about other cultures.

Academy award winning movie. Life is Beautiful, depicts the hardship of an Italian family during World War II. The movie was very popular with the student body and many went to see the movie, both for class credit and many for their own enjoyment. (Photo by Jessica Davis)

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T h e Knickerbocker Theatre sign beckons the population off of the streets of downtown Holland, Movies, plays, and guest speakers were all attractions at the Theatre this year. (Photo by Jessica Davis)

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of high school students poured onto the college's campus on the ninth of March to attend the annual Hope College Model United Nations. The entire Model U.N. Simulation is run by students taking one of the Model U.N. Classes. Each year the college students research world wide issues and crisis areas to present to the attending high school students, who in turn work toward resolutions for the problems. The preparation for the simulation began at the beginning of the semester when classes began. Students that want to organize the event can enroll in either a two or four credit class and the organization of and research their issue is the sole project of the class. Other than researching their topic, the students are in charge of preparing for the students' stay be finding them college students to spend the night with and classrooms to have the debates held in. Preparation for the simulation is a long and exciting process where students learn more about the United Nations, giving them further insight to the issues of the world. "I think Model U.N. was great for students because it teaches them a lot about world politics and teaches them compromise and patience through the process of coming to a resolution," said sophomore Brooke Petersen. "This learning experience is great for not only the high school students, but also the students

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involved in the planning. It gives us all a chance to look at International issues from a different perspective, not just the American one," said Scogin. When students arrived on Thursday night they were given time to register and their first session was held that night. The next morning they went back to work with more sessions in which different sections of the simulated model united nations met to discuss their various issues and crisis' and work towards their resolutions. "When they arrive each student is given a country to represent and an issue to resolve. The goal for the weekend is to have the students come to a resolution with all the countries in the simulation and pass that resolution by a three-fourths majority," said Deputy Secretary General sophomore Matt Scogin. The weekend ended Friday afternoon with the presentation of first, second, and third place awards for individuals that represented their countries and came to resolutions. "The awards are chosen by the coordinating students based on the students' overall performance in the simulation," said Scogin. The Model U.N. Simulation provided a handson experience for the college and high school students that indirectly taught them more about the world and the issues with which they are surrounded.

Louis Canfield looks on as students register for the U.N. simulation. Student Congress helped to plan and organize the event. (Photo by Kristin Lamers)

A Model U.N. student gathers food from the buffet at the opening banquet dinner. High school students from across the state of Michigan attended the two-day simulation of the United Nations. (Photo by Carrie Arnold)

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J u n i o r s Beth Kilgore and Jessica Zimbelman help students to register for the two day conference. Students that participated in the simulation earned class credit for organizing and running the conference. (Photo by Kristin Lamers)

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O n the Job experience is highly necessary for any field of study. Because of this, the college uses a system of field placements to give several majors that experience. Field placements are a variety of courses taken outside of the normal classroom time. They involve working directly with kids and helping the teachers. All education classes, and several psychology classes, require fulfillment of the corresponding field placements. "We require placements for our students because we want our students to experience before hand the rigors and joys of teaching," said Professor Sue Cherup. The field placement requirement is worth one credit and aims to put theory into practice through various activities, interaction with the children, and assisting teachers. The majority of the activities include reading to kids, playing games with them, grading papers, and helping the teacher with inclass projects. The main objective of the placements are to allow the students to be exposed to the many teaching methods used today and incorporating them into their own learning methods and philosophies. Students interested in education have to complete three levels put into place by the education department. The type of field placement depends on the student's level in their education. Level one is for students who have not yet made a final determination that education is their future. The majority of the level one placement is teaching children, group learning, and enrichment. Through this placement students are encouraged to decide if education will be their major. After an admission process students are able to move on to the second level of placement. This

level covers topics about the method of education and how to teach. Students in this level teach lessons to whole classes as well as plan and devise their own teaching plans within the methods they have studied. Finally, the third level of student teaching gives students an opportunity to explore the field more deeply and to look at the potential possibilities of studying education and teaching. Regardless of the level a student enters, they are expected to reserve time in their schedule for the field placement requirement. Typically students reserve two to four hours in their schedule depending on the course. "Field Placement is an excellent opportunity for students to discover if teaching is what they want to do as a profession," said senior Leslie Cogan, a special education major. Field placements take place in several educational institutions, from public to private schools. Ranging in age from preschool to high school students, and even government educational facilities. Many students have expressed enjoyment of the program. The criteria for a candidacy for the education department include a minimum G.P.A. of 2.5, having passed the MTCTP basic skills test, three faculty recommendations, and a completed written application. Students are also supervised during their placements and are evaluated for many qualities, including communication skills, listening skills, and class management. The education department puts approximately 600 students into field placements each year and aims to put those students in a classroom atmosphere where they will gain experience.

Terin Brodin stands with her high school students during her weekly placement in their classroom. Education majors are required to fulfill several placements before they can go on to student teaching. (Photo courtesy of Terin Brodin)

J u n i o r Dana Lamers poses for a picture with her preschoolers during the week of Halloween. Lamers went to the preschool class once a week for her Developmental Psychology Class. (Photo courtesy of Dana Lamers)

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O n the last day of her placement, sophomore Amber Vredevoogd takes a picture with her students. Education majors are placed in classes to give them hands-on teaching experience. (Photo courtesy of Amber Vredevoogd)

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T h e Nykerk building, home of the music department, undergoes construction for an organ loft. Much of the building was done over the summer and the final touches were done just after the school year started. (PR Photo)

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Profess o r Charles Aschbrenner leads the symphonette in a fall performance. All of traditional events of the music department took place even though the staff changed greatly throughout the year. (PR Photo)

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T h e college's music department has undergone much growth and many changes throughout the year. Due to an increase of interest in the jazz program, the college has responded by creating a new jazz major. Huw Lewis, acting chairman of the music department said, "It allows a more formalized structure for learning." This new program will teach courses in jazz, history, and theory, and is expected to be challenging and rewarding for the students enrolled. Another large change in the program is the new addition built onto the Nykerk building. It was built to overcome the extreme space shortage, but also for the new 20 by 12 foot organ that arrived from England in April. The organ was built specifically for the college's music plan and compares to those at several major universities. The organ was added because the chapel was seldom open for practice time and it had to be reserved in order for the students to practice. Now, they will be able to practice without reserving the chapel and Lewis will be able to do his professional work in the music building. In addition to the organ loft, the new addition includes a new teaching studio, two

practice rooms and more office space. Lewis said, "This organ will be a rich addition to the building and also the music program." There are also several exciting new faculty that have joined the department this year. Three voice professors joined the staff this year due to an increase of committed voice students. "Voice lessons are very important," said sophomore Hannah Bira. "They provide growth in techniques as well as performance and allow us to grow as soloist performers." The music program is much in demand and, therefore, the Opera Workshop has been reintroduced as well. The department has also welcomed a new wind symphony director, Dr. Ward, and Orchestra and Cello professor. Dr. Richard Piippo. These two new professors will continue to offer opportunities such as the annual concerto/aria competition and spring tour program. The music department has expanded and prospered this year and they are expecting the music program to increase in enrollment because of these opportunities. Lewis looks to next year and said, "I'm expecting an exciting crop of students next fall.

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Reynolds, Director of Academic Advising. "Many of the people who used it were those for, whatever reason, were more hesitant to speak in class and were more vocal on DISCUS," Reynolds said. "It is never going to replace one-on-one contact with professors to talk an issue through, even with a group of students," Reynolds said. Polik agrees that DISCUS will be a component of education in coming years, although he doesn't think it will ever supplant the more traditional lectures and labs. Many other colleges and universities, such as Harvard University Law Review, University of California, Berkeley, Florida State University, and the University of Melbourne in Australia, have also seen the potentials of DISCUS. This follows a similar trend of an increased use of technology in the classroom. "I think that is just because professors want to give students lots of options to communicate," said Rebecca Van Dyke Robrahn of CIT. In Spring Semester 1999, the DISCUS boards averaged 1,000 hits per month. Any person can read the boards, although one must have a registered name and password from a particular class in order to post information. Polik has been continually developing the software to make it even more user-friendly. Polik believes that one of the great aspects of DISCUS is that it allows many people to communicate with many others, without having to be in the same place at the same time. ^

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Senior Katie Shelley uses a computer in the Cook computer lab to work on some out of class discussions. All discus sites could be reached on campus computers. (Photo by Jessica Davis)

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A t his Presidential Inauguration, Dr. James Bultman addresses a crowd of over 1,100 administrators, faculty, and students. Bultman said. "Hope is first and foremost an educational institution where teaching, learning, and scholarship are of primary importance." (Photo by Nora Staal)

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a student, then a faculty member and coach, now Dr. James Bultman is the 11 th President of the college. Dr. Bultman's history with this school stretches as far back as 1959 when he first laid eyes on the campus as a freshman. 1968 marked the start of his career as a chemistry professor and later he took on the responsibilities as a coach for the baseball team. However, July of 1999 marked an important milestone, not only for his career, but also in the history of the college. Students and faculty welcomed a president with a rich connection to this college, back this time as her leader. Bultman served as the president of Northwestem College in Orange City, Iowa for fourteen years. At the end of the time he and his wife, Martie Tucker Bultman said, " We felt called to assume a leadership role here. [We] felt a deep affection for the school, taking great joy in returning to (our] alma mater." Bultman has great plans for his time as president. First, he would like to repair and strengthen the sense of community on campus. He intends to bring the communities of Holland and the college closer together by creating stronger bonds than they

have now. "I want to restore the joyful spirit here," Bultman said. As president, he also plans to raise the college's endowment. He would like to see a brand new, state-of-the-art science building built within the next few years. The Dance, Foreign Language, Music, and Communications Departments need more space as well. This should not be difficult for Bultman, who as president of Northwestern, raised the endowment from $2.5 million to $25 million. The most important improvement Bultman would like to make is, however, quite a challenge. "I plan to demonstrate that an institution can be best academically and spiritually," he said. Despite the fact that some think only one or the other is feasible, Bultman plans to prove a college can be the best in both areas. He hopes to continue the college's strong academic tradition as well as maintaining a vibrant campus spiritual life. "I want Hope to be the single best Christian liberal arts college in the nation," said Bultman. With such high aspirations and dedication. President Bultman will surely lead our school into a new era.

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Katherine Rabe, sophomore Rachel Gazda, and seniors Kate MacDoniels and Beth Artman take time out to get a picture in their sorority sweatshirts. The Sigmas were found in many student activities, showing support, throughout the year. (Photo courtesy of Rachel Gazda)

" ( J J h e n walking around the activities fair at the beginning of the year, a bevy of freshmen congregated at the Alpha Phi Omega booth. "You are a service what?" "A service fraternity." "But you accept girls?" "We are co-ed." "And you are not really Greek, you are a club?" "We are a national organization using Greek letters, but you ban still join APO while being a Sib or an Arcadian." "Oh." Complicated as it may seem, the people within Alpha Phi Omega look at the choice to join their fraternity as a simple one. Senior Christy Witte said, "Doing service projects with diverse groups of people makes me feel more confident about my role in society. It is fun and empowering and the people are great." Who would not want to combine trick or treating with collecting money for UNICEF, a getaway weekend in the woods helping clean up a children's camp, or pledging with assisting Women in Transition? "Service can actually be a lot of fun," said junior

M e m b e r s of Alpha Phi Omega, juniors Cherie Allers and Andrea Egeler paint for Women In Transition. Five new members were inducted to the service fraternity in the spring. (Photo courtesy of Lisa Helder)

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M e m b e r s of Alpha Gamma Phi disguise themselves on Halloween night. The women used their creativity to come up with festive costumes to party in. (Photo courtesy of Rachel Meengs)

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â&#x20AC;˘ growing stronger every year as they find new ways to have fun- while preserving the traditions that came before them. Their tradition is echoed in the timeless words, "Friendship, anchor of our strength." This can be seen in the activities that the Alpha Gamma Phis take part in, like the Leukemia walk where they participated to raise awareness and money about Leukemia. Yet, they also find time to tie into the past friendships at events like Homecoming where many graduates return to visit their old friends. With all of these special qualities they have built up around friendship and having fun together, these women have created strong bonds within the sorority. In all that the members of the Alpha Gamma Phi sorority do, they do it together. v k

^ j ^ e r y year freshmen men marvel at an exciting group of young women bubbling out with energy when they put on the green and gold colors that typify the Alpha Gamma Phi sorority. Green represents the enjoyment they get out of wholesome fun they have from being together and the gold, a symbol of priceless relationships with all their sisters. With their outgoing nature these women are seen throughout the campus as having something different about them, something special. They are an organization that is 43 years strong and

)pha Gamma Phi Alphabetical O r d e r : Brooks Bolt, Sandra Bos, Kristin Brown. Kelly Cleland, Leslie Cogan. Sara Coke, Elizabeth Corrigan, Amanda Creighton, Audra Davis, Amanda Drozer, Elizabeth Flory, Anna Holt. Danielle Grammerstorf, Rebecca Mancini. Jennifer McNamara. Laura Meengs, Rachel Meengs, Michelle Michalski. Amanda Neucks. Branda Page, Jennifer Peeks, Jennifer Riley, Sara Richmond, Katherine Rivest, Elizabeth Russel, Samantha Sandro, Magdelena Schakel, Jennifer Sewall, Sasha Snapp, Aimee Teale, Amy Yingling, Can Yingling, Whitney Young, Kim VanVliet, and Sara Wassenaar.

The women of Alpha Gamma Phi take part in Light the Night. The walk raised awareness and funds for Leukemia awareness. (Photo courtesy of Rachel Meengs)

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Celebrating their brotherhood, juniors Steven Engel and Chris VandeBunte laugh in the sun behind the Cent house. After a cloudy weekend, they were glad to run out and have some fun. (Photo courtesy of Centurian Fraternity)

Raising the most money out of all the other fraternities on campus, they were proud to be a part of it and are looking forward to participating next year. Brotherhood shines in this fraternity. Second semester President Luke Smith said that there is "Pride in knowing [any brother] is willing to give up anything at the drop of a hat to be there for you." Some of the organizations this year were to be more open, embrace one another in brotherhood and love, and to get more involved in the community. They want to get back to fellowship and be close to each other as men and not be afraid

^ c a d i a n Alphabetical O r d e r : Rob Allison. Andy Ball, Andre Baraka, Rob Bartlett. Chris Bemheardy, Jeff Bloem. Geoff Beam, Rodney Cobb. Brad DeKuiper. Mike DePuy. Aaron Elston, Chad Ferguson, Brandon Funk, Ryan Gonzales, Anthony Grech. Chris Howell, Jim Jabaay, Don Jones. Peter Kellepourey, Chris Kenins. Curt Kesler, Josh Ludka, Jake Maas, Adam Magers, Josh McAlpinc, Chad Mixer, Ascar Mohammed, Dave Pesci, Joe Postma, Steve Purtell, Bob Remes. William(Jason) Roe. Mike Rusk. Jef f Sankiewicz, Kyle Schaub. Josh Silvis. Paul Slater, Luke Smith, Rob Struck. Clay Trapp, Peter Travear, Todd Tylgestke. Steve Uyl, and Bryan Volk.

of intimacy. The fraternity holds numerous opportunities for leadership in office positions. First-semester President was Kyle Shaub, with Chad Mixer as Vice President. Helping out Luke Smith secondsemester was Vice President Brian Volk. As next year's president. Keith Cravotta said, "Being a member of the Arcadian Fraternity gives members a chance to have "Real brotherhood, bring together a full college experience, and gives [them] more of an opportunity to know more about themselves.'

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{^nturian Alphabetical O r d e r : Marcus Brisbo, Seth Bruggers, Douglas Cameron, Garret Childs, Darin Crask, Steven Engel, John Fairchild. Bnan Flickinger, Brent Forsberg, Victor Gonzalez, Robert Henry. Bradley Hudkins. Christopher Jones. Philip Leete, Everett Leonard, Steven McBride, John Milan. Nathan Moore, Travis Noparstak, Justin Notier, Jeffrey Petkus, Richard Rangier. Stephen Robinson, Chester Scherer, Matthew Tcsch, Nathaniel Tripp, Christopher VandeBunte, William Weiss, Adam Wesselink, and Eric Wohlfield.

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Focusing their attention on the video game contest, senior Steve McBride manipulates his N-64 controller. The Cents obtained legless chairs just for the purpose of seeing the screen better. (Photo courtesy of Centurian Fraternity)

(f^>metimes you can not understand a group of people until you spend time with them. Watching is not enough to understand what it is that holds the group together so tightly when so many different characters are involved. This is the story behind the Centurian fraternity. These students get together from diverse backgrounds, from across the country and around the world to be together and share the college experience with one another. This is the kind of brotherhood that is displayed so proudly when the men of the Centurian fraternity bear their

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pong and proud history are some of the threads woven together to make the Cosmopolitan fraternity. The history of the Cosmos serving the college extends back over 110 years to 1890 when they were established as a literary organization which is part of their tradition even today with literary meetings being held once a month. These literary meeting help the members of the fraternity to progress towards being better individuals and community members. This common bond also helps promote unity and friendship within the organization. Friendship is intangible and is the foundation of this organization as they are often seen roaming t h e _

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Ighty members strong. Delta Phi is an organization of women held together by strength through unity. Whether living in the Delphi cottage, Kollen Hall, an off-campus house, or scattered somewhere else around campus, the Delphis bond together as a group of individual and unique women. After a difficult first semester. Delta Phi started the new year and second semester out by "Rushing Through the Millennium." Actives and rushees shared in events such as laser tag, an 80's roller skating party, a lip synch slumber party at the cottage, a canned food drive and more. Rush provided great opportunities for the actives and rushees to meet each other, have fun together, begin new friendships and nurture the old. As New Member Education ended, the sorority welcomed 23 new members into the sisterhood. The New Member Class of 2000 picked as their motto, "Delta Phi Sisters, my strength everyday." "When I first decided to go Delphi, I never knew what it could mean to me," said freshman Megan Betka. "Now this group of women, who were strangers a month ago, have become my best friends."

The Delphis enjoyed the college's first ever Dance Marathon, in which many of the members played an active role. The sorority supported the event with enthusiasm and energy, whether dancing, organizing, volunteering, or participating in the lip synch, in which they took first place honors. Other service projects included volunteering at the Holland Area Arts Council, working for Habitat for Humanity or participating in various fund-raising walks around the Holland Area. They also enjoyed time together at their annual spring formal and canoe trip. The Delphis finished out the year by saying good-bye to a group of "super seniors" who have made a lasting impact on the sorority. "Delphi as been causing a ruckus for four years straight," said seniors Rebekah Brown and Katie Johnson, with a smile. The Delta Phi Sorority, in its 89th year, once again upheld its strong beliefs in friendship and tradition. "Delphi is at the core of my college experience and will be my most cherished memory," said sophomore Beth Lomasney. ^

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Juniors Anne Vanderwel, Lisa Webster, Meredith Adomat, and Danika Verbeek dance together at the Delphi Formal. The dance was held in Southfield and allowed time for the sorority to escape the boundaries of campus. (Photo courtesy of Anne Vanderwel)

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Sleeping through the ruckus, junior John Dobbins withstands a wrestling match over his head. Anything could happen during times of rough housing. (Photo courtesy of Sean Bateman)

service project for the Dorians, as the entire sorority pulled together to do work for the event. The women in the sorority took the initiative to be leaders and volunteers for the Dance Marathon. In the end, the beauty of the Dorian character shone through as they contributed in every way they could. These women have done a lot for the community through service and quality jobs that they are proud of. One thing that the Dorians developed through their projects was a renewed sense of sisterhood as the whole group pulled together to do a job that was worthwhile and left them with many memories. These are the trademarks of the Dorian sorority which make them a vital part of campus.

dorian Alphabetical O r d e r : Becky Austin, Sarah Ayres, Stacey Baker, Lisa Bartlett, Julie Barton, Brenna Bosma. Krista Brewer, Megan Burkart, Ann-Marie Campion, Heather Carr, Michelle Chowning, Ellen Colenbrander, Emily Collenbrander, Alicia Daniel, Erin Davis, Jessica Davis, Christine Duff, Karen Elliott, Holly Essenberg, Jennifer Esterline, Heather Fowler, Kristin Hess, Stacey Hoglund, Kim Howey, Lindsay Johnville, Jamie Lademen, Tanya Lasley, Sara Maile, Laura Markessinis, Sarah Martin, Jennifer McKenna, Katie Miller, Rachel Miller, Alison Molter, Jennifer Mudra, Jessica Mulder. Renee Mursch, Shivaughn Myers, Laurie-Beth Nederveld, Carrie Olson, Jenelle Orzechowski, Jamie Partidge, Jamie Passchier, Maureen Peters, Eron Powers, Kara Pranger, Emilie Preseau, Emily Prins, Connie Ratdavong, Jill Schaap, Kara Schwieterman, Lisa Silverthom, Emily Small, Larissa Smith, Amy Szymczak, Ashley Tanner, Emily Thielk, Sandra Vanderwal, Amber Vredevoogd, Kris West. Nicole Wilde, Lindsey Wolf, and Ann Zeneberg.

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helping each other through the rough times. They share with each other and become true bothers. Honor is found for these men when they help those in the community. Service projects in the community include volunteer work at Evergreen Commons, delivering turkeys at Thanksgiving, and working with CASA. The honor comes from the respect that they build within the community for these projects. The goal of success is found when the members of Phi Tau Nu get together and smile, share their stories, and then celebrate good times they have together. J c

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basting the oldest and longest lasting fraternity on campus, the members of the Fraternal Society can often be seen walking with heads held high with an outstretched hand offering to help when needed. This history extends past the founding of the college, back 165 years. Each of the 52 members take the honor of being a Prater seriously and each member works hard to be an example of the fraternity's motto of Friendship, Love and Truth. In doing this, these students attempt to set an example for other students and fraternities to follow. Building friendships is a part of the motto that is not lacking in this organization, as all the members find ways to go out and have a good time with each other. They can often be found eating in the cafeteria, playing intramural sports, taking classes, or working together. They are tight-knit group that has developed unique friendships by binding

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together the uniqueness of each person with those interests that they have in common. To enrich both campus and community, the Fraters lean on the principles of their fraternity. In the fall, the Fraters held an annual raffle during Homecoming weekend to raise money for Parkinson's Disease research. They also contribute to the community through their Christmas party at Lincoln Elementary School that they put on with the Sigmas. They also participated in rebuilding a local church and clearing brush at Wildlife Unlimited. These are only a few examples of the dedication that the Fraters have for the community of which they are a part. The truth can be found in all that the Fraters do on and off campus as well as their literary meetings, where the organization learns about and discusses different topics in the interest of building a better campus community, ^

Proudly showing off their paddles. New Members join the current actives at their informal. After Activation Night, the informal is one of the first events in which New Members participate as full members. (Photo Courtesy of Kim Richardson)

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as their backdrop, Praters enjoy their spring break trip south of the border. They went to Acapulco to paint the town when the sun goes down. (Photo courtesy of Mike Ladd)

^ ^ t e n the principle that Greek organizations are founded on get overlooked by the campus community. Perhaps the people within the organizations forget what these founding principles are. Yet, the Kappa Delta Chi sorority remembers the roots of their sisterhood and try their best to express it as often as possible. Pledging honor and giving friendship is the cement that makes up this sorority's foundation for which all the rest of their experiences together are built. The group of individuals build each other up by being their own person and then bringing their individuality and strengths back to the group. The individuality of all the members leads them to be widely distributed across the campus. They are involved in almost every aspect of life on campus from Residential Life to the Theater program. However, this may not do them justice as they are also members of the larger community and actively take part in building this community up. This building is done through service projects like food drives, community cleanups, and countless other events. Whatever they may be doing, alone or together, they can be seen doing it in a manner consistent with what it means to be a member of the Kappa Delta Chi sorority.

p a t e r n a l Society Alphabetical O r d e r : Brian Adloff, Clark Beacom, Clayton Bergsma, Chris Berry, Todd Bloemers. Mark Boss, Jeff Boucher, Daniel Caldwell, Adam Chaffee, Bill Claus, Chris Currie, Benjamin Damstra, Nate Damstra, Todd Edema, Mike Evans. Mike Grant, Nick Grinzinger, Phillip Haan, Chad Joldersma, Greg Kilby, Ben Klimek, Ben Koetje, Jared Kooistra, Mike Ladd, Brian Leicht, Tomas Lugo, Raj Malviya, Brent Merchant, Jeff Mulder, Jeremy Nickels, Aaron Petersen, Devon Quinn, Doug Randall, Scott Rumpsa, Chris Rutan. Steve Rypma, Will Schubert. Mark Simonson, Adam Stack, Tim Stowe, David Stuit. Eric Terpstra, Dave Thomasma, Jeremy VandenBerg, Kevin VanTimmeren, Scott VanTimmeren, Matthew VanderNaald, Dan Wilkens, Brad Wheeler.

Opening their hearts, Kappa Chi members prepare to begin the Dance Marathon. Community service was an important component of the sorority's events. (Photo Courtesy Kim Richardson)

O & p p a Delta Chi Alphabetical O r d e r : Jessica Abbott. Jennifer Baker, Robin Brintnall, Autumn Brown. Kristin Debbink, Kristen Elsholz, Erin Faulk. Elizabeth Folkerstsma, Jennifer Gliesman, Ashley Herman. Jennifer Huber, Shannon Juengst, Holly Kaye. Katie Keyes. Donna Maupin, Lynae Nagelkirk, Akua Ofori-Mensa, Amy Otteson, Joanne Randinitis, Kim Richardson, Kristin Schneider, Emily Sowers, Piper Spratt, Sarah Vincent. Sarah Werner.

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" " ^ ^ h e i r shirts this year were black with red ornate lettering. Yet, there was a lot more beneath the sign of the Knickerbockers than a cool seal and a Kappa, Eta, and Nu. What was it? Friendship seemed to be the consensus among this year's class of Knicks. Nick Tobin, a freshman, decided to join for the community aspect. "It is a family away from home that you can fall back on," he said. "If you are in any sort of trouble or just need a hug, they are there â&#x20AC;&#x201D; no questions asked." It is a great bunch people who have a lot of respect for each other," said senior Tim Hoebeke. "Our smaller size adds to the depth of our friendship." Staging a can drive to benefit needy children, the Knickerbockers all got together in the Pine Grove one Saturday afternoon. When asked if he minded spending his Saturday afternoon in one spot, freshman Andy Buchner said, "Nope. It is a good cause â&#x20AC;&#x201D; and I am with great company." "It is a group of guys you can have fun with and help you though stuff," said sophomore Jeremiah Wonders. "We keep a pretty low profile, but we had a decent-sized pledge class this year." With their participation in Dance Marathon and their Euchre Tournament at the Maas, the Knickerbockers have attempted to reach out more to the community. These efforts, and those of their politically savvy president. Matt Parker, will get them an on-campus cottage for next year. "It will be good to be closer to class," said Wonders. It will also be good for the college to be close to the Knicks. An interesting, accepting group of guys, they add a needed dimension to the campus' assortment of Greeks.

Not quite sure what is going on around him, sophomore Matt Parker assesses the situation at the spring BBQ. Weekend events gave the Knicks a chance to let loose and release the cares of the school week. (Photo courtesy of the Knicks)

Chilling at a spring BBQ, sophomores Luke Webster and Jeremy Wonders await their lunch. Once the warm weather rolled around, the Knicks hit the outdoors with gusto. (Photo Courtesy of the Knicks)

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(^ometheans Alphabetical O r d e r : Andy Aardema, Gerald. Ajega, Bassam Atallah. Daniel Atallah, Matthew Boes, Carl Bussema, Kurt Koehler. Jed Leachman, S. Jake Lynema. Kent McCoy. Andrew Nardone, Leecox Omollo, A. Gregoor Passchier, Jacob Sitati, James Sitati, Matthew Vanderhyde, and Martin VanOort.

(^lickerbockers Not Pictured: Derek Braneheau, Andy Buchner. Tom Eilers. Patrick Glaub, Adam Herspink, Tim Hoebeke, Matthew Parker. Nick Toben. Mitchel Walker, and Jeremy Wonders.

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senior Andrew Nardone falls into the arms of the rose-hearing senior Basasm Atallah. The men in green liked to have a good laugh. (Photo courtesy of the Prometheans)

( J ^ r c h i n g down 8th street, the Prometheans made clear where they stood, "We take the "R' out of 'Greek.'" This campus fraternity, known for its intelligent, academically conscious members, decided to go all out this year and boldly go where no fraternity has gone before — acknowledge their reputation and use it to build up their membership. Freshman Matt Boes was one of the Prometheans' rush class that was attracted to the group. "I joined Promethean both because I agree with their academic emphasis and because I have a lot of friends in the group."

Enjoying pizza and pop, Prometheans finish of a meal in their basement of the cottage. The basement provided a place for socializing and conducting official business. (Photo Courtesy of the Prometheans)

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— Juniors Carl Bussema and Martin Van Oort made sure that the new member class got a taste of what it meant to be a Promethean early on. New Year's Eve, they staged a Lan Party, a computer game. Boes commented on the night. "It was incredible. We played video games all night — then we watched the clock turn over." Yet, as senior Andrew Nardone and sophomore Bassam Atallah can tell you, the Prometheans did not spend all of their time playing video games or helping each other with their homework. They put in time for the community doing various service activities. One of these at the end of the year was for Habitat for Humanity. We demolished a house," said one member. "It was cool. " v k At the Pull, sophomores Matt Parker and Tim Hoebeke raft. They had a front-row seat for the event from the Black River. (Photo courtesy of the Knickerbockers)

A c t i v e sophomore Daniel Atallah grabs a hug with 1999 graduate and Promethean Scott Anderson. With the fraternity being relatively young, they are just beginning to build a base of alumni. (Photo courtesy of the Prometheans)

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academics and Highactivities. extracurricular Members of the Sibylline sorority participate in the Dance Marathon as dancers and committee members. The members raised the most money of any group for the Children's Miracle Network and earned the most spirit points. (Photo courtesy of Erin VanDyken)

Members of the Sigma Sigma sorority and the Arcadian fraternity join together to play intramural football. The team became the IM champs in the fall. (Photo courtesy of Sarah Fensler)

â&#x20AC;&#x201D; it is a good acronym for a Greek Organization whose motto is "friendship, love, and loyalty." Yet, these women stood out in ways other than their close kinships. Their leadership, action, and hard work were viewed throughout the academic year through their work in the community and the campus. They participated in the AIDS walk, the Walk for Warmth, and outdid every other student organization in their contributions for the Dance Marathon.

The SIBs stood out this year in more ways than one. With 66 members in the sorority they continued to be one of the largest sororities on campus. The girls participated in everything from Nykerk to Pull to sports. Gospel Choir, Dance 26, and various plays. Their heavy participation in extracurriculars did not stop them from excelling in academics, though. The SIBs boasted the highest academic GPA of any Greek Life. Beginning as a literary society, like several ol the other sororities on campus, they have tried to keep their organization focused on activities that enrich one's college experience. Through this focus, as their numbers have grown, their leadership and dedication has given them legacy to be proud of.

Sigma lota Beta women play flag football late at night. The sorority members were able to mix extracurricular activities and academics as they sported the highest CPA within the Greek system. (Photo courtesy of Erin VanDyken)

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Minerva Literary Society, named after the Greek goddess of strength, was founded in 1905. That same literary society is now the Sigma Sigma sorority. Sorosis represent strength and honor. The words are a challenge to be met, hut also a promise to be fulfilled. The women of Sigma Sigma have succeeded, individually and collectively, in turning that challenge into a reality. The Sigma Sigma sorority stands to create an environment that fosters friendship, to provide an opportunity for social and cultural growth amongst its members, and to bring together a group of diverse individuals into a positive and supportive atmosphere. Sorosites are women of widely different interests, all drawn together by a spirit of real friendship, which welds them into an active sorority. Because a sorority is a place that can provide the setting for the development of lasting friendships, practicing the skills of leadership and

Sigma Sigma women take time out from getting ready for a traditional fail event to pose for a picture. Following tradition, the women lived on third floor Kollen Hall. (Photo courtesy of Cara Klapp)

igma lota Beta Alphabetical Order:Meredith Akins, Jenny Alexander, Sarah Anderson, Diane Asher, Elizabeth Bennett, Sara Bishop, Tara Blacquiere. Kelli Berggoetz. Stacy Bitterburg, Heather Bledsoe, Kerri Bouws, Dawn Broekhuis, Debbie Burr, Jen Chahfoux, Laurie Chalifoux, Maria Cipolone, Jenny Dukes. Annie Ervin, Beth Evans, Jani Fischer. Mindy Fischer. Amy Ford. Gracie George. Nicole Giovanardi, Trena Hedley. Anne Houseworth, Maribeth Huizinga, Andria Hundt, Stephanie Hyma. Amy Johnson. Sarah Johnson. Amy Kazmarski. Kelly Klein, Peggy Klott, Andrea Kopacz, Jessica Lange, Christine Lutz, Jessica Lyons, Meghan McGovem, Sara Messina. Katie Moore. Betsy Mulder. Courtney Munz. Julie Murray. Min Northcutt. Lexie Costing. Beth Paalberg. Kristin Pecora. Megan Poertner, Jen Polsgrove, Rachael Pridgeon. Jamie Riemersma. Karly Savara. Anne Schrock, Ginny Schodorf, Katie Slephan. Sarah Stein, Sarah Sudnick, Kale Sutton, Emi Teshima, Erin VanDyken. Maureen Williams, Katie Whiting, Kathleen Whitfield. Erica Winn, and Amber Witt.

- cooperation, and for helping others achieve happier and more satisfying lives, it is a fantastic place for young women to explore their surroundings and to grow as a person. In the past year, Sigmas have hosted a Halloween party for the students at Lincoln Elementary, as well as the annual Christmas party they hosted with the help of the Praters. The sorority also enjoys retreats to cherish the close friendships that bind them together in their sisterhood. Sigmas can be found around campus involved in activities such as Biology Club and other academic organizations. Sigmas also enjoy being student athletes and spending time within the community with programs such as Upward Bound and CASA. These are all areas where Sigmas can be seen contributing to the betterment of the college and the community. Leadership is also an important part of the sorority. Junior Andrea Korstange has been elected as Panhellenic president for the coming year. With the leadership skills of the senior class, and the strong bonds within the sorority, the Sigma Sigma sorority will carry on Sorosite traditions and will surely continue to shine,

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- ^ ^ e a t i v i t y and ingenuity are qualities that are important to all students, but when faced with difficult problems involved in manufacturing, these tools are even more important. These qualities, along with the hard scientific knowledge behind the students of the Engineering and Physics club, are essential ingredients to successful students entering the world of engineering. These students use the club to develop those creative skills and talents to promote themselves into their desired field of engineering after graduation. The students participating in the club often tour nearby factories seeing how engineers in the real world have approached problems and how they have implemented the solutions to

M e m b e r s of the Emersonian fraternity stay awake long enough at Dance Marathon to have their picture taken. Dance Marathon was just one of many events that IPC and Panhel encouraged Greeks to take part in. (Photo courtesy of Sean Bateman)

those problems. Some of the other events that the group takes part in is an internship and graduate school seminar, which helps students learn about the different fields and what it takes to get into those specific fields. This is furthered by the interviewing skills and job search seminar that Senior Kate MacDoniels spent a busy school year as Pan-Hel president as she represented her class in the Homecoming ceremony. MacDoniels and sorority representatives worked together to ensure a quality Greek system. (Photo by Jessica Davis)

they sponsor for graduating seniors and other upperclassmen in the engineering department. However, these are all on the academic side. The creative side is a different story as these future engineers find a fun way to develop skills. In the spring, the members of the Engineering and Physics club have a cardboard boat race in the Dow pool. Members are only allowed to use cardboard, duct tape, and plastic bags to keep their little boat afloat. Then they race to the finish addressing a number of different issues an engineer may face in a real life problem. The members overcome the obstacles of limited materials and other dynamics of boat building that need to be addressed before the boat will even float. In the end, these students develop a number of skills while having fun at the same time. These enterprising students are dedicated and hard working as they help make each other better students and engineers. ^

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well as a speaker who spoke on the leadership qualities that can be learned in a Greek organization. This all happened as the councils had to deal with a number of college investigations into improper behavior by different Greek organizations. At one point, a number of fraternities and sororities had their official activities suspended. However, all of the organizations were fully reinstated for participation in Rush and New Member Education. This year the number of issues that the two Greek councils had to deal with filled their plates, but working together they overcame the problems and continued Greek-Life on a good note for the college. ^

M e m b e r s of the Cosmopolitan fraternity get decked out for their annual formal. Each fraternity has representatives on IPC that aid individual groups and also work together to form a strong bond between the fraternities. (Photo courtesy of Cosmopolitan fraternity)

Posing with a cardboard boat, freshmen Brian Bosman, Kourtney Keefer, and Kara VanAssen get ready to sail. They were a few of the members participating in the club's activities throughout the year. (Photo courtesy of Engineering Club).

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Freshman Karissa DeYoung helps to prepare some lumber for a building project at Open Door Reformed Church. FCS helped the church with a building project for their winter retreat. (Photo courtesy of Katie Gipson)

Proving their cooking skills, members of FCS cook hotdogs at the fall retreat. Each night different people would prepare the dinner which resulted in some interesting meals. (Photo courtesy of Katie Gipson)

^ ^ n g i n g the Christian aspect of the college into full bloom this year, FCS, also known as Fellowship of Christian Students, worked hard to provide students with a Christian atmosphere in which they were able to fellowship with Christian friends. The group met weekly with almost thirty students attending regularly to listen to various speakers and to study the Bible. Other highlights for the year were their fall and winter retreats. On their fall retreat to Cran-Hill, they braved the cold to have camp fires and get acquainted. Their winter retreat was to the Brethren Heights Camp. Both of these retreats were times where students could get away to experience a time of reflection. "Prayer times this year have been incredible," Discussing with one of the Legionaires of Christ, juniors Melissa Lenin and Lodd Dye, learn more about Catholicism. Lhe group often had speakers come to discuss their faith. (Photo courtesy of Jessica Hungerford)

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said sophomore Katie Gipson. "God has been faithful and good. We are very open and people can be broken." Prayer time has been a key aspect of FCS and they work to set aside time to pray together weekly. "It is like Christian therapy," said Gipson. Once again the Fellowship of the Christian Students on campus has provided the college with an opportunity for students to get to know people on an intimate level and grow in their walk with the Lord.

Members of the Union of Catholic Students prepare for people to arrive to their spaghetti supper. The annual event was arranged to raise money for the organization. (Photo courtesy of Jessica Hungerford)

money for their organization and met often to discuss and learn about their faith. "Many people ask us questions about being Catholic because the majority of people are Protestant. UCS gives us a chance to answer questions about our faith and learn from each other," said Dye. The Union of Catholic Students gives students a chance to fellowship and find refuge within a group of friends. lj:J|)irituality, Education, Service, and Social Growth are the four main goals for the Union of Catholic Students. Their purpose is to provide an educational and spiritual refuge for Catholic Students that attend the college. Throughout the year the group had several activities to encourage this growth, including a fall and spring retreat. The fall retreat was at Camp Geneva and the spring retreat was at the house of an alumni still living in Holland. "The retreats were designed to get off campus and set aside time to focus on their faith," said junior Co-President Todd Dye. "On the spring retreat we focused on Lent and that was very beneficial to me," said sophomore Melissa Roop. The group also had their annual spaghetti dinner to raise

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- 4 J h ) ] c models. Friends. Partners! The college founded Partners in Promise in 1997 when alumni, Seth Dale, made the program as a Residential Life activity. Still active and growing, students were paired up again this year with Lincoln Elementary students, as the group has had another successful year. The number of participants grew yet again this year, with many returning partners and a high number of new students as well. "Each Hope student spends at least one hour a week mentoring, tutoring, or simply hanging out with their little partner," said sophomore co-Vice President Theresa Janik. Janik will share her duties as president with sophomore Heather Bachelor who will be working with her next year. Together they will step in and take over duties vacated by senior Jill McKinnon, who leaves after two years with the group. Some activities that the group has done as a whole included a Christmas Party, a movie and pizza party, a Valentine's Day party, and activity time in the Lincoln Elementary School gymnasium or playground

Playing at Lincoln Elementary School, sophomore Heather Bachelor and her mentorees play on the swings. Bachelor is studying to be an elementary teacher and it strengthened her communication skills to work with the kids. (Photo courtesy of Heather Bachelor)

â&#x20AC;&#x201D; This personal, consistent contact is what allows these children to see a positive, constant adult role model in their life. But, not only do the Lincoln students benefit, but the Hope students as well. "I have learned how fortunate I was as a child and I hope to share that with my little sister," said junior Kari Boss. Together, as friends and truly partners, these relationships are making a difference in individual lives, in the schools, in the community, and on this campus.

yprtners in Promise Meredith Atkins, Liz Chapin, Claire Krukowski. Jill McKinnon. Brooke Oosting, Elizabeth Wilson, Kelly Techter, Amy Quillo, Misha Neil. Lindsay King. Erin Hoopes, Meredith Care, Guergana Sazleykova, Rachel Burton, Kan Boss, Christine Diestl, Jen Jury, Stephanie Salveter, Heather Bachelor, Anna King, Rachel Boersma, Meghan McGovem, Holly Morris, Anne Osterink, Audra Bredeweg, Ashley Hermann, Jessica Costing, Julie Visser. Jakub Malarz, Brad Jerdon, Rusty Blondin, Terry Bums, Louis Williams, Jeff Kauffman, Jacob Cain, Dan Hendncks, Marty Kane, Mike Alt, Josh Spalsbury, Raii Hourani, Justin Dragoo, Brian Scott, Eric Terpstra, Corey Adomitis, Mitch Wacksman, CJ Jarrad, Brandon Carley.

)rtar Board Dana Andrews, Irina Arzumanova, Michelle Bamett, Lisa Bartlett, Curtis Brinks, Ellen Colenbrander, Kristy Dalrymple, Seth Gardner, Eric Goodman, Carolyn Haase. Jill Harkema, Shana Henry, Katie Horsman, Cathleen Jaworowski, Shannon Kenny, Jenny Kossoris, Michelle Kramer, Melyssa Lenon, Jessica Loomis, Jack Mulder, Anna Naber. Caroline Newell. Andrew Ohm. Jaime Partridge. Kemberlee Pease. Rebecca Potts. Marie Provost, Erica Puntel. Sarah Robbins. Alexander Ruch, Aaron Schantz. Kathryn Schmidt. Kurt Scholtens, Mark Slabaugh, Jennifer Smith. Phillip Stawiski. Karyl Stead. Christine Trinh. Kelly VanderUan, Stacey VanderMolen.

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Year, 40 seniors on campus are recognized for their achievements in scholarship, leadership, and service. These students are initiated as juniors into Hope College's Alcor chapter of the National Mortar Board. "Mortar Board creates opportunities for continued leadership, development, promotes service, and encourages lifelong contributions to the global community," said senior president Kathryn Schmidt. This year's national project was entitled "Reading is Leading." The Alcor chapter took this idea to Lincoln Elementary School in a buddy reading program. Senior Aaron Schantz spent Tuesday lunches at Lincoln reading to a boy named Jeremy. " I read to him while he ate lunch and then he read to me. One time he spit his food on me," Schantz said. Another new project was begun by a challenge from the Adrian College chapter during the basketball season. Both chapters picked up a charity and collected pop cans and bottles from

Preparing for dinner. Mortar Board students meet with International students. The Mortar Board students worked to bring the campus together and promoted unity through diversity. (Photo courtesy of Erica Puntel)

Tackled in the snow, junior Jakub Malarz, plays with his Partner in Promise. The students met with the children weekly to form bonds and provide mentorship. (Photo courtesy of Heather Bachelor)

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the Way their campuses. Hope College won the competition that concluded at the Hope-Adrian basketball game. Projects that continued from previous years included sponsoring a Compassion Child, "Trick or Treat for Canned Goods" with donations going to local charities, Rake'n Run, volunteering at Rest Haven, the annual "Wearing of the Blue Breakfast," and the annual Thanksgiving Dinner for International students. This year's dinner was a huge success with approximately 50 International students, visiting International professors, and Mortar Board members in attendance. The annual dinner is designed to introduce International students to the tradition of the American Thanksgiving holiday while also allowing American students to learn about other national traditions. "A highlight was the pumpkin pie which many of the International students had never eaten," said senior Michelle Bamett. Other exciting highlights from the year included maintaining an active local webpage, co-sponsoring a graduate school panel discussion, a children's book drive, and receiving a National Project Grant to fund a relief package to victims of the earthquake in Turkey. The national organization was founded in 1918 and Hope's Alcor chapter was chartered in 1961. The students who were honored by membership in this honor society fulfilled the societie's mission through their outstanding contributions to the college, town, and International communities.

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^ ^ b s i d e s allowing a place for psychology students to come together, Psi Chi and Psychology club again merged this year to unite the department. Psi Chi is a national honor society whose purpose is to encourage, stimulate, and maintain excellence in scholarship of the individual members in all fields, particulary psychology, and to advance the science of psychology. As a continuing effort from the previous two years, Psi Chi and Psychology club continued to have joint meetings and have one executive board. Combining the two groups has proven to stabilize participation and also provide more unity between the students in the department. "We have found this to be beneficial to the entire group," said senior president Kristy Dalrymple. This year, besides holding their lectures, Psi Chi members sponsorsed a campus-wide Coat Drive in February. "We collected coats, mittens, gloves, hats, and scarves, which were then donated to the Villa Aurora Shelter," said Dalrymple. In April they also took a monetary collection at the annual potluck to help sponsor the child that the Student Social Work Organization sponsors on a monthly basis

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— Besides their contributions to the community, Psi Chi has also been very helpful to its members by holding several seminars on different aspects of the graduate school experience. These seminars ranged from general guidelines of how and when to apply to the specific details behind obtaining good letters of recommendation. Psi Chi is a growing organization and in Mid-April it inducted 26 new members. Additionally, this year they inducted one of their two advisors. Dr. Charlotte Witvliet.

Working with kids involved in the CASA program, junior Ginny Schodorf answers questions about biology. The C A S A program and TriBeta came together to make a difference this year. (Photo courtesy of Sherrie Cunningham)

many people, staying in Peale Science Center longer than they have to is a chore, but for members of the Tri-Beta Biology club it is a pleasure. "Our mission statement is to stimulate interests in biological interests," said junior president Sherrie Cunningham. The Tri-Beta Biology club worked in the community to stimulate interest in Biology in many ways. They teamed with the CASA after school program to bring the aspects of Biology to elementary school kids from around the Holland area. "We had kids come and tour the Biology museum, took them on nature scavenger hunts, and gave them lessons about eating right and fat intake," said Cunningham. "We also taught them things like the scientific process and allowed them hands-on kind of work to help them learn the methods." The Tri-Beta club also worked to establish relationships between the staff and students at the college. They had a Fun with Faculty night and played Trivial Pursuit, pitting faculty against

-students. For their spring project they organized a "Survival of the Fittest" run for students, staff, and members of the community. "The run was to raise money to further our interest in Biology and also to get other people to be aware of their biological surroundings," said Cunningham. One of the most exciting things for Tri-Beta this year was the number of people that showed interest in being part of their group. "We now have over 40 members that are actively involved in the group," said Cunningham. "Our induction ceremony doubled our membership and we are so excited about that." With growing numbers and motivation to make the community and college aware, the Tri-Beta Biology club hopes to further their e f f o r t s . ^

Beta Biology Club Alphabetical Order: Carrie Arnold, Lindsay Beckner, Krisla Brewer, Ericka Cunningham, Sherrie Cunningham, LeeAnn Cunny, Jenny Folkert, Jody Farrey, Eric Gotlz, Justin Grobe, Kristen Hess, Adrienne Hull, Kristin Knoenigsknecht, Jenny Kossoris, Rachel Lamb, Jakub Malarz, Jill McKinnon, Michelle Miller, Jody Murray, Matt Nehs, Ginny Schodorf, Jennifer Schweiger, Kevin Sonneman, Tim Stowe, Sara Troyer, Christa VanDort, Angela VanErp, Jill Veldhof, Mitchell Walker, Alisa White.

Members of Tri-Beta get to know the Biology Department better by playing Trivial Pursuit with their professors. The annual Fun with Faculty Night was designed to allow the students to meet the staff in a comfortable setting outside of the classroom. (Photo courtesy of Sherrie Cunningham)

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Alphabetical Order: Steve Alles, Ryan Atwell. Beth Bailey, Michelle Bamett, David Bauer, Kevin Bazan, Stacy Bitterburg, Allyson Boggess, Jenny Bongiomo, Breanne Borin, Kelly Buwalda, Amy Champaigne, Kristy Dalrymple, Kate Davelaar, Blythe Davis. Alex DeHaan, Robin Demitroff, Jennifer Dennis, Joslin Feinauer, Andrea Fry, Brianne Fry, Jason Giless, Carolynn Haase, Jessica Hall, Lisa Helder, Stacy Hoglund. Sarah Hossink, Rebecca Jackson, Emily Koster, Lauren Lashbrook, Angela Lee. Temple Lovelace, Kyla Moore, Andrew Ohm, Sara Beth Oostendorp, Kristina Pecora. Lori Peterson, Marie Provost, Alex Ruch, Jennifer Schwieger, Eric Shaeffer, Tanya Sobeck-Murdock, Emily Sowers, Tracy Summerer, Kelly VanderLaan, Kylee VanHaitsma, Kate VerHeulen, Christy Witte, Mary Wyciechowski

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M e e t i n g with their advisor, Christa Collins, senior Chris Frentz and junior Lesley Woodall discuss sexual awareness issues for the campus. C.A.A.R.E. worked hard to keep the campus educated on the college's sexual assault policies. (Photo courtesy of Christa Collins)

Reading the C.A.A.R.E. manual, junior Erica Torgerson updates her own knowledge. C.A.A.R.E. provided much knowledge to the campus and the students involved. (Photo courtesy of Christa Collins)

article. Professor Jane Dickie participates in Take Back the Night. The project, sponsored by the Women's Issues Organization gave students a chance to walk to areas on campus where sexual assualt had taken place. (Photo courtesy of Rachel Gazda)

-discussion about gender issues, as well as to take an active role in improving the lives of women and the opportunities they have in society," said junior Sara Lamers. The participation of WIO members not only impacted the college community by the individuals themselves. "WIO has not only helped me to do some good things for women on and off campus, it has given me the opportunity to hang out with some fun and thoughtful women," said junior Dana Lamers. Rachel Gazda, a sophomore, echoes her words. "Besides being a voice for issues that are not always mentioned on campus, I think WIO has been a real community of support for m e . " ^

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-that we have brought in a new director, Christa Collins. She has helped a lot in keeping the organization together and growing." Using presentations, workshops, and other special events as mediums to reach the student community, C.A.A.R.E. members worked together fulfill the educational and awareness aspects of their mission. "A lot of people know the basics about rape," said junior Lindsey Woodall. "But most do not recognize the importance of bringing the issue of sexual assault into the light." "The People vs. Stevens," a mock rape trial, was one of the ways C.A.A.R.E. sought to bring this matter to the forefront. Offerings such as these helped this issue to become more recognized as important by the student body. "1 think the issues are starting to hit in more," said sophomore Rachel Gazda. The response aspect of the C.A.A.R.E. experience is a very sobering one. The members deal directly with students who have experienced assaults. This is a difficult, yet rewarding responsibility. "It has made me a lot more motivated to talk about certain issues at Hope," said Gazda. "C.A.A.R.E. has taught me to broaden my horizons. As one of the three guys involved, it has been able to open my eyes to an issue that guys must learn to think about, talk about, and be involved in," said Frentz.

the first three weeks of school, most of the students at the college had the opportunity to come into direct contact with the members of the Campus Assault Awareness, Response And Education. The team put on presentations in each residence hall, which was just one of the many offerings that C.A.A.R.E was able to give the community this year. "It has evolved a lot," said senior Chris Frentz. I think one of the best things that has happened is.

M e m b e r s of the Women's Issues Group sell baked goods at the "Taste the Irony" Bakesale. The money raised from this event went to help the Women in Transition Foundation. (Photo courtesy of Christine Trinh)

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|f^5lch year, a group of selected students participate in the Baker Scholars. These students, with majors in economics, accounting, and business administration, look for ways out of the classroom to enhance what they have learned in the classroom. Being a member of the Baker Scholars is hard work, but pays off in the rewards it creates for its students. During the fall, members of the Baker Scholars had the opportunity to spend some time in Chicago. During the trip they visited the advertising firm Grant/Jacoby. While there the group was able to see the inner workings of one of the country's top advertising agencies. While other students spent Winter Break at home, the Baker Scholars traveled to sunny San Francisco. There they experienced both the tremendous cultural and business aspects of the city. The group was able to meet with Ling Chi Wang '57, Chair of the Department of Ethnic Studies at Berkeley and the directors of Pier 39. But the group is not all work and no play. In their free time, they were able to visit Napa Valley, Muir Woods, and Alcatraz. The group is not only focused on making ties in the business world, but with their peers as well. "In addition to our trips, we were able to take advantage of many local opportunities to further our excellent business education," said senior Dana

Senior Court Buchanan discusses the issues at the weekly meeting of RISE. The group came together to provide a respectful environment for discussion about issues related to the integration of faith and learning. (Photo courtesy of Laura Grit)

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Posing for a formal picture. the Baker Scholars meet for their final dinner. The Baker Scholars worked hard throughout the year and established good friend ships as a result. (Photo courtesy of Dana Andrews)

. Andrews. "We once again coordinated the executive-in-residence programs for Hope College and met with many local business and educational leaders, including President Jim Bultman, Doug Iverson, and Bob VanderWeide." Year after year, the Baker Scholars have shown their dedication to their education and to the business world.

Speaking at RISE, Professor Leigh O'Connor explains ideas from a psychologists view. Visitors and experts from many different fields were encouraged to attend and give their views. (Photo courtesy of Laura Grit)

I ^ p l a c e where faculty, staff, and students can all come together to discuss issues related to the integration of faith and learning would be hard to find at the college a few years ago, but thanks to several students that cared about their fellow classmates, the group RISE was formed. "RISE was created because there was a need for a refuge on campus, in which students could participate in an open and unobstructed dialogue about current issues related to the integration of faith and learning," said President, senior Laura Grit. RISE worked hard this year to promote the avoidance of language, statements, and actions that disparge people of differing religious beliefs, gender, creed, ethnicity, race, disability, and sexual orientation. "We wish to rejoice in our differences while we affirm our similarities. We do not want to become self-satisfied and complacent, but seek instead to be a lifegiving community that reaches out and welcomes in," said Grit. Some of the highlights for the year included a three week series on "What it means to a college in _

-the context of Christian faith" which included vistis from President Bultman, Dr. Donald Luidens, and Dr. Marc Baer. Through weekly meetings and strong discussions RISE was able to establish a strong community for students to discuss strong issues.

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On a rainy day, the Baker Scholars take a walk through Muir Woods. The Baker Scholars had many opportunities to leave campus to find new innovative ways to learn. (Photo courtesy of Dana Andrews)

attentively, RISE attendees ponder their own values during a discussion. The group met on Monday nights in the Cook Lounge to discuss serious issues related to the college. (Photo courtesy of Laura Grit)

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ÂŠ , s t students do not know that there is actually a sport on campus, besides frisbee golf, that uses a frisbee. There is, however, an active student organization that goes beyond frisbee golf. The Ultimate Club has been growing since its birth in 1997 and continues to be successful. The format of the Ultimate Club is unlike any other organization on campus. They have formal practices, but also pick up games for students, faculty, and community members to participate in. Competitions are played in tournament format and take place throughout the year.

to make a pass during a lacrosse match. The lacrosse team looks forward to another successful season. (PR Photo)

-During the fall, the team participated in two tournaments and placed lower than they would have liked. "The fall was a rebuilding time for us," said junior Matt Goupell. "We lost a lot of our seniors from the past year and had a lot of new people coming to play. We placed a lot better in the Spring and built up a nice team." In the spring, the team played in five tournaments, taking place both in and out of the state. For one overnight tournament, the team traveled six hours to and from Cleveland. The team also had tournaments in Chicago, Grand Ledge, and even hosted their own tournament, "Dope Cabbage."

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Goupell fakes a long throw against his Calvin opponent. Many members of the fall team returned to the sport in the spring as well. (Photo courtesy of Ultimate Club)

The change is a huge one according to assistant coach Murle Greer. "Two years ago they were a defeated team," said Greer. "They never won a game." The turnaround had been caused partly by the last two recruiting classes. Said sophomore Lee Webb, "This year we have a lot of talent in the freshman class and the talent from last year grew a lot." Club president, sophomore Nate Joos, agreed. "This year has been an exceptional year. (The freshmen's) performance has been exceptional as far as goals and assists and even team leadership," said Joos. Webb added, "Those freshmen and new players that have not played before are showing a lot of dedication. They are showing up to practices, and learning how to play the game instead of watching it being played." With the return of many players and the recruitment of new players, the lacrosse team will be in good shape for next season. ^

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f f r n s year was an exciting one for the members of the Hope's Asian Perspectives Association. Besides attending group meetings, members of HAPA raked leaves in the fall as a service activity, participated in the food fair, performed in Images, and attended the R.l.C.E. Conference. The most important HAPA activity, however, was Asian Awareness Week. Asian Awareness Week ran from April 14, to April 20. Some of the week's highly anticipated events were an Asian student discussion panel titled "Growing Up in America as an Alien." The speaker from Michigan State University, Maggie ChenHemandez, and a range of activities in the Pine Grove from Aikido to Origami, kept students busy. Members felt that being in HAPA was a rewarding experience. Freshman Kieu Tran said. "HAPA has helped affirm my Vietnamese-American identity and has given me a place of support." Equally enthusiastic was senior Patricia Rhiew who said of HAPA, "It helps make Hope more a part of my life. It creates a feeling of ownership of the

Stopping at their conference at Capital University, senior James Sitati and Glinda Rawls, advisor of Black Coalition, stop for a bite to eat. The group attended several conferences this year to raise their awareness and knowlegde about racial issues on college campuses. (Photo courtesy of Katrina Calhoun)

campus." Club sponsor. Amy Otis, agreed that their mission was clear. "Too often Asian Americans are swept under the carpet as the model-minority. It is time for us to speak out, move, and educate Hope.'"4^

M e m b e r s of the Black Coalition get their groove on at Images 2000. Members from all three multicultural groups took part in Images and represented their culture. (Photo by Katie Klein)

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^ÂŁ^:ick Coalition, an organization to heighten awareness of African American history and culture, was an active force on campus this year. Among the activities BC had this year were dialogues on race, the Martin Luther King Celebration, Gospelfest, and the Black History Month video series. According to freshman Kenita Harris, one of the greatest advantages to being in BC was that it "allows members to interact with students who have a similar interest in the AfricanAmerican experience." As a whole, the Black Coalition members wanted, "every student to become involved in our goals as an organization. It is important that we all put forth our best effort to learn and appreciate the differences that each of us possesses," said Amy Otis. ^

times the least well-known groups are the ones most worth finding. HSO is one of those groups. The Hispanic Student Organization is a club devoted to promoting an understanding of the Hispanic culture at the college and within the Holland community. Freshman Rosa Morales said, "We really want to work on awareness. Not all Latinos are Mexicans. They are also Dominican, Puerto Rican, or Cuban." This year, they brought in speakers and sponsored events, sometimes in conjunction with other multicultural organizations on campus. One of the events HSO had this year was the Second Annual Cesar E. Chavez Address. With the Office of Multicultural Life, HSO brought Ms. Patricia Durante to speak on "Latinos into the Next Millenium: Becoming One Nation." Her speech was about bringing the diverse cultures under the category of Latino into a unified group. HSO also did work at Evergreen Commons, attended conferences off campus, and participated in activities such as "Calling All Colors'" and "Images 2000."

M e m b e r s of Black Coalition take time out from the busy Orientation schedule to pose for a group picture. Every student organization has an opportunity to show new students what their organization is about at the Activities Fair. (Photo by Ronnie Blank)

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V e r y happy to be on the air Junior Andrew Lotz and freshman Jane Bast use their sense of humor to make their show exciting. The duo was also known as the "Hazard County". (Photo by Paul Loodeen)

^ 1 ^ 1 you n e e d to d o is turn the dial of a r a d i o to the right f r e q u e n c y and you will find the ' N e w Voice of H o p e C o l l e g e . ' T h e student run radio station, 89.9 F M W T H S , is the radio station that p r o v i d e s s t u d e n t s with t w o i m p o r t a n t services. T h e first j o b of the r a d i o station is to p r o v i d e m u s i c that the s t u d e n t s of H o p e C o l l e g e enjoy. T h e radio station p l a y s m u s i c t w e n t y f o u r h o u r s a day, seven d a y s a w e e k with the a d d i t i o n of the electronic Disc J o c k e y that p l a y s m u s i c e v e n w h e n the station c a n n o t be m a n n e d with student D i s c J o c k e y s .

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Sophomore Andy French gets his next selections ready to be aired. As part of the Executive Committee for WTHS, French was instrumental in decision making at WTHS. (Photo by Paul Loodeen) Being selective, senior Steve McBride, and sophomores Andy French and Erin Epskamp look through music selections. Students are given the opportunity to play the kind of music they want. (Photo by Paul Loodeen)

Freshman Nate Koenigsnecht plays his next tune on the air. Even when no Disc Jockey was available, WTHS still provided students with music with the automatic Disc Jockey. (Photo by Paul Loodeen)

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Freshman Jane Bast speaks out over the airwaves. Bast is one of many freshman Disc Jockeys who decided to get involved this year. (Photo by Paul Loodeen)

remotes at the hockey games and Dance Marathon, we are completely digital now, we did a battle of the bands, and we have put on Earth Jam to name a few." All of these have led the staff to feel good about the job they have done. "I think we are a more complete voice of Hope with these additions," Bouton said. Yet, there is always room for improvement. However, that is dependent on the enthusiasm of the students. "I would like to progress and keep doing new things well and maybe try some new things with coverage of events," Bouton said. "But this will depend on our ability to get dedicated students to work at these things." In any case, WTHS has made big strides this year for servicing the students of Hope.

Junior Andrew Lotz sits in the guest chair in the WTHS studio. Many student Disc Jockeys bring their friends in to help with music selection and just to be another voice on the air. (Photo by Paul Loodeen)

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An Elected Usinghands Few SDeak for the Many - ^ ^ b m e representatives are decided in the spring, and others are chosen in the fall. But it is not a matter of when they are chosen but how they serve. These students are elected to a position of leadership and communication as representatives of the student voice. These students attend weekly meetings as the Student Congress, but they also attend meetings with faculty and administration that make the decisions that affect the entire campus. However, this is only a small portion of the responsibilities allocated to these students. The Congress continues in sponsorship of traditional events such as the annual speaker series and the Ice Cream Social at Lincoln Elementary School. This year they did some other community involvement activities by participating in a Kollen Park Clean-up where the members of Congress volunteered time to help clean up the local park. "I am pretty impressed with the way the members of Congress have been able to work together," said President, junior Louis Canfteld. "In fact, they have almost worked too well together where there is not enough conflict of opinion." This ability to work together helped in the bi-annual revision and ratification of the Student Congress Constitution and By-Laws. I t _ .

.also helped Congress get on track and find another speaker when their first speaker fell through. Congress quickly reached an agreement to bring Dr. Will Miller to campus. Dr. Miller is known as one of the leading pop culture analysts in America and used these as the focus of his presentation. Raising the Beyond this. Student Conroof, freshmen, gress has done the first scientific Joel Solomon survey of what students want to puts the see the campus look like in the finishing touches on the future and will be used in the edge of a porch. decision making process in upThe Habitat coming years. members worked hard to make sure their projects were quality work. (Photo courtesy of Jack Mulder)

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I ^ c r y year Hope students choose to spend their Saturday mornings in service to the greater Holland Community. These dedicated "morning people" volunteer to work with Habitat for Humanity in its mission lo help build homes and get to know local families. "Habitat is a Christian housing ministry that seeks to provide simple, decent homes to families that were formerly living in undesirable circumstances. Along the way, we try to show people that Holland is not just Hope College and Hope College is not just Holland," said senior Jack Mulder Jr. Habitat worked hard at bridging the gap between community and — college by bringing over forty Holland families together for work projects, parties, and potlucks. The families appreciated attending many of these events regularly, and children enjoyed playing with Habitat members while making elaborate sidewalk chalk drawings. Sophomore Sarah Josuns said, "When we spend the time with the families, it is just awesome to see the way they appreciate what you have done for them." Habitat continued its service activities with a spring break trip to Sumter County, North Carolina. Nearly a dozen students put their Saturday workday training to use in the construction of new homes. All who volunteered with Habitat this year felt the joy of working with their fellow community members toward a common goal. "It felt good to really feel like I was giving back to the community that supports our college in so many ways. The people are amazing and the work is fun," said junior Susan Schwalenberg.

Working as a team, the Habitat members put siding on one of their projects. The team worked many Saturdays to finish several projects. (Photo courtey of Jack Mulder)

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Planning was done in many places, including the beach as the committee prepared for the school year. The staff spent many hours preparing before first semester even began. (Photo by Jessica Davis)

games, to compliment a number of original and traditional college events. Some of the events that have been the biggest hits are the traditional Casino Night and Homecoming, while a new event that has become big is the Java Jive coffee shop on Wednesday nights in the Kletz. These events use resources of the college by coming up with creative themes that add to the effect of the event. An example is Casino Night which had the theme, "Pajamin' in Vegas" where students were encouraged to wear their pajamas to the event. These themes help to bring people out to the events. "We have been pleased with the numbers at our events," said junior Laura Evans, SAC Co-Director..

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Students make a coffee drink on a Wednesday night at Java Jive. The event was created to give students a break and a coffee houselike atmosphere to visit. (Photo by Jessica Davis)

The new Director of Student Activities, Diana Breclaw, has helped a lot with this organization in planning and bringing new ideas to the organization. "We have done a lot more this year because of Diana," Evans said. "Our new advisor has helped with creativity and put new twists on traditional events," said junior Kristyn Sundstedt, SAC Co-Director.

Playing a water balloon game, the Student Activities Committee takes a break from their planning to have a little fun. SAC met several times before school started and worked extra hard during Orientation weekend to prepare for the return of students.(Photo by Jessica Davis)

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on a latenight deadline, sophomore Julie Green proofreads her work. The staff stayed early into the morning on Wednesdays for their deadlines. (Photo by Jen Bodine)

Anchor staff members take a break from shopping at the Mall of America for a picture. They visited the mall on their trip to the National Media Conference in Minnesota. (Photo by Henry Chan)

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Journalism proves to be fun as Editor in Chief, senior Mike Zuidema puts aside his pencil to try the climbing wall. The Anchor staff did many activities on their trip to Minnesota to encourage teamwork. (Photo by Julie Green)

â&#x20AC;˘ Sunday they have another meeting to see what progress has been made, if there are any changes that need to be made to section because of new and more important news, and then things are set for the night of the deadline. Tuesday night is deadline night and while other students are sleeping, the staff is working well into the morning hours putting the finishing touches on their issue. The Anchor goes to print and students are able to read it Wednesday afternoon. Sometimes this means working into the wee hours of the morning and then going to class with little or no sleep. Yet, these students are dedicated to their work, love the job they do, and would not have it any other way. They put in a lot of work and sometimes go unappreciated.

Cautioi Wet Floor Sophomores Julie Green and Matt Cook stand soaked at the indoor log ride at the Mall of America. The Anchor staff spent a day in the mall relaxing after their National Conference (Photo by Henry Chan)

"It has been a lot more work than I expected but it has been fun so it does not seem like I was working as hard as I was," said sophomore Carrie Arnold, Campus Beat Editor. There is always something new to experience at the Anchor and that makes it a good experience. "It is always an experience working with the people I do," said sophomore Julie Green, Campus Beat Editor. "It is good to meet all the different people on and off campus, and also good to see all the different sides of campus I wouldn't normally see." ^

Junior Andrew Lotz and senior Mike Zuidema work during a deadline night. The staff stayed into the early hours of Wednesday morning meeting their weekly deadline. (Photo by Paul Loodeen)

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" © i r l y in the school year, it arrives in the fall. Packed away in a number of boxes, one group of hard working students anticipate the result of a year's hard work. The Milestone has arrived for the students to reflect on the events of the past year. "1 think the yearbook is a great place to collect memories of a past year," said sophomore People Editor, Beth Otto. Capturing the memories of a year gone by, the staff that works on the book goes to great lengths to capture a year's worth of memories for the enjoyment of the students. Throughout the year you can find a faithful staff working to meet deadlines, brainstorming creative layout ideas, and calling students about stories. It is •

Keeping focused sophomore Kristin Lamers designs the layout for the 2000 yearbook. Lamers and Coeditor, senior Beth Bailey spent numerous hours preparing for the start of the yearbook. (Photo by Paul Loodeen)

Sophomore Kristin Lamers and senior Beth Bailey, CoEditors-in Chief, smile at the Coca-Cola Factory in Atlanta. The duo spent three days in Atlanta for the National Media Convention. (Photo courtesy of Beth Bailey)

• a long process that sometimes goes unnoticed the following fall when a year's worth of effort is given to the students. "No one really understands how much work it takes to publish a three hundred page book," said sophomore Kristin Lamers, Co-Editor-in-Chief. "It takes extensive organization and help from students." The Milestone is not all work. The editors tried to keep things lively for the staff members. "We had a lot of fun this year," said Co-Editor-in-Chief, senior Beth Bailey, "We always made sure there was plenty to

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ilestone Back Row: Katie Klein. Sam Kanaan, Heather Swope.Christina VanRegenmorter. Kami King. Anna Mullendore, Kristin Lamers. Jessica Davis; Front Row: Tiffany Williams, Paul Loodeen, Beth Bailey, Beth Otto.

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Chief, sophomore Kristin Lamers and senior Beth Bailey look at the schedule for the upcoming weeks. Their planning took up many hours, and was a vital part of the 2000 Milestone. (Photo by Jessica Davis)

Sophomore Kristin Lamers and senior Beth Bailey cruise downtown Atlanta while there for the National Media Convention. The 1999 Milestone won a fifth place award during the convention. (Photo courtesy of Beth Bailey)

-eat at the meetings and played the traditional get-toknow-you games at the beginning of the school year. The most fun were the nights in the office when we were cramming for a deadline. Tired, hungry people can get pretty crazy when you put them in a small room together." For all the hard work of last year's staff the Milestone was awarded the National Gold Crown Award. They were one of four yearbooks in the nation recognized for overall excellence. This success is a result of hard work and dedication that this year's staff hopes to build on into next year. The staff also won five Gold Circle awards for the 1999 yearbook. "This award means a lot to us as a staff and we â&#x20AC;&#x201D;

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want to continue this tradition of excellence," Lamers said. "It is hard to repeat the successfulness of last year's book, but it is something that we are trying to do for this book. We were also really excited about this award because of the competition that we worked against. The other schools that also won the Gold Crown Award were huge, but through hard work we made up for the student support and resources that those schools have." With staff dedication and help of the students at the college, the Milestone looks forward to preserving the memories of an entire school year in unique way, just as every school year is, in itself, unique,

Staring at a computer. People editor, sophomore Beth Otto works on her pages. Otto worked diligently with the other staff members to produce a quality yearbook. (Photo by Paul Loodeen).

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set; the coaches mainly ran around and played catch with a rubber mannequin's foot we found on the side of the road." Everyone involved in Nykerk had to deal with the hard schedule of juggling homework and practices five days a week. Frehman song girl Emily Tennant said, "I really think the hardest part was having to sit perfectly still with a smile pasted on your face for 3 hours. It was worth it though." Another difficulty for song girls was found in coordinating all their hand motions. Freshman Abbie Gonzales said, "The hardest part was getting all of our moves down and getting them to look good. It was also really cool to see all of our hard work pay off when we got everything sharp and crisp." Orator Kristi Lynn Cummings, a freshman, also realized the challenge of presenting her interpretation of this year's theme, "Outside the Lines," in a -

^ ir the 65th Nykerk Competition, the spirit of Nykerk still held fast. Freshmen spent a month preparing themselves for the best night of their college years. Behind-the-scenes preparations began the year before when the new coaches began looking for the perfect song and Play. Freshmen Song Coach, junior Cheri Stibitz said, Jill and I looked through stacks and stacks of oldies, and went to music store after music store, finally deciding on "You Can't Hurry Love" by the Supremes." The play coaches went through the same rigorous workout to write and adapt a play that included many characters. "Batman and His TuLips," fulfilled that role. All the coaches enjoyed getting to know the talented young women that joined Nykerk this year. Freshmen play coach, junior Jodi Kurtze said, "It really was like having your own children. I had such complete confidence in them, but they were on their own. Sarah and I just had to sit back and watch them in their glory." Some coaching jobs were a bit different. Freshmen play morale coach junior Andrew Lotz said. The participants are the ones who do and control most of the work on the -

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Odd year play girls take a bow after their performance. The team performed the play, "Batman and His Tu-Lips," written and edited by their play coaches. (Photo by Jonathan Muenk) F o r m i n g a heart in the center of the group, the freshmen use motions to enhance their performance. The freshmen sang, "Can t Hurry Love," by the Supremes and thrilled the crowd. (Photo by Jonathan Muenk)

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speech on "Butterfly Successes," freshman Kristin Lynn Cummings mystifies the audience. Cummings ended her performance with her arms extended with wings from her dress. (Photo by Jonathan Meunk)

T h e organizational staff for Nykerk come together to sing the alma mater. The performance is a tradition of Nykerk night. (Photo by Jonathan Meunk)

made, and the wonderful feeling that you get when you know that you put everything you were out there and touched someone."

• sharp and clear manner. Her coaches pushed her beyond what she believed she could do in her speech entitled "Butterfly Successes." Her favorite part was Nykerk night. "It was unbelievable! It was such a rush, being allowed to get up in front of all those people and speak words that God gave to me. I was allowed to make a personal stand for my beliefs in front of 3000 people," said Cummings. The coaches and girls were all well-rewarded for their hard work when they came together with voices and hearts on Nykerk night. Play member freshman Jane Bast said. "The best part of Nykerk is the amazing, funny and talented people who made each rehearsal a blast." Song girl freshman Elizabeth Barton summed up the spirit of Nykerk when she said, "Nykerk is not about who wins or loses that night- the real prize had already been won by whoever gave it their all- the friendships —

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sophomore class of 2002 came back for an exciting second year of participation in the annual Nykerk competition. Memories of freshman year danced in their heads as they returned to protect their trophy cup. Even year song girl Miriam Takish said, "I think I had even more fun this year and that is saying a lot, because last year was hard to top!" Even year play member Ronette Blank said, "I did not do it last year, but 1 just knew the — s.

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play would be a blast!" The second year of Nykerk provided as many gratifying memories as the first year for these veterans. Even year song girl Jessica Tischendorf said, "I would have to say the most fun part was singing our song, and nailing it, and then hearing the response of the crowd as we sang our last note and threw our hands in the air. It will be one of those moments that will always stick with me and make me smile!" Song coach Melissa Nienhuis directed 2002 in a dynamic, exciting rendition of '"Lullaby of Broadway." Her favorite part of Nykerk was the great unity Song experienced this year and last year. She said, "We were like a huge family - we worked hard, but I think everyone had a great time and the work paid off in the end! It was the best experience of my time at Hope College!'

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Even year oration coach, senior Rita Spires, treasured the tight bonds that were formed by the two coaches and orator, sophomore Heather Dustin. She said, "Throughout the three weeks, I saw her grow from someone who knew she was something, but did not know quite what it was, to someone who knew exactly what she wanted. [She] walked onto that stage and claimed it." Dustin claimed it in her stunning speech entitled, "A Starting Point." The play coaches also pushed their girls to new levels of

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The even year play girls gather around the cup to enjoy their victory. Their performance of "Robin Vanderhood and the Merry Dutchmen" led them to a repeating victory. (PR Photo)

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Making the — mZ_m Students come back Transitionto campus to welcome the freshmen. O.A. leaders make a tunnel for the incoming freshmen to rush through during Playfair for Orientation weekend. Playfair is designed for students to meet many of their new classmates. (Photo by Ronette Blank)

- ^ ^ i e sun rose fully for Orientation 1999. This year's theme, "A New Beginning," illustrated the many changes occurring on the college campus and in the lives of the students. As the Class of 2003 packed their cars, mini vans and U-Hauls, over 160 upperclassmen gave up the last week of their summer to prepare for an invasion by the largest freshman class in the college's history. Assistant Directors came back to school a week early to stuff parent and student orientation packets, make name tags, and create skits for training energizers "Orange and Blue for you," and "H.O.P.E." Junior Melissa Howe described their introduction to the week and said, "All the events had been planned, but we had to do all the work." The friendship bonds that were formed during this intense time were productive and fun. Orientation Assistants raced back from their summer vacations to enjoy three extra days of move-in time and Phelps dining. O.A.'s attended large and small group meetings where they discussed how to help the incoming students feel welcome their first weekend away from home. " I enjoyed trying to help them through that transition between school and home life." said junior Ashley Hermann. "I wanted to be someone to lean on." There were plenty of opportunities for that, as the O.A.'s led their groups in games like the "Lap Sit" .

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- and the "Human Knot." O.A.'s also led the campus tours and generated enthusiasm in Playfair, the Orientation Extravaganza, the Spirit Dinner, and Groovin' in the Grove. In addition to last year's program, the Orientation staff participated in training on alcohol education and diversity issues to help them better answer questions of incoming students. During the spirit dinner Sunday night, introductions to all the college's traditions were made: Pep Band, the Fight Song, the Alma Mater, Pull, Nykerk, Fall Sports, "Orange and Blue," and the Flying Dutchman. The entire O.A. staff was also introduced at the dinner by the new Director of Student Activities, Diana Breclaw. Breclaw's high energy level and her listening ear at every hour of the day gave everyone a —

lift of encouragement throughout the weekend. Howe expressed her excitement and said, "She is awesome! She genuinely cares. She never complained and was always an encourager and cheerleader." Breclaw was just as enthusiastic about the leaders' efforts. "Orientation affirmed why I came to Hope," Breclaw said. "The staff and students were amazing."^

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In charge of Van Vleck, the oldest building on campus, sophomore R.A.'s Megan Zeneberg and Katie Gipson, and their R.D. Lisha Heckman keep their girls in line. The three focused on the needs of their residents and worked to make it a good year. (Photo courtesy of Katie Gipson)

â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Two of the most memorable events for R.A.'s this summer were putting out a fire with an extinguisher down at the football field, and experiencing "Behind Closed Doors" in Dykstra Hall. "It was quite interesting," said sophomore Beth Corrigan, an R.A. in Kollen Hall. "Residential life gives me a sense of community, you have influence to make it a better place. It is also a lot of fun though. It is a way to enhance the college experience by planning events, getting to know people, and facing the

Donning costumes, the Residential life staff from Kollen keep their residents guessing at a Mystery Dinner. The staff had many activities to create unity within the group. (Photo courtesy of Karen Blum)

" f ^ s i d e n t i a l life on campus is something that almost all students at Hope experience at one time or another. It is the job of the residential life staff to make this experience a memorable, fun. growing experience. R.A.'s this year were trained during the summer, before school started. They listened to speakers from Hope administration, public safety, the physical plant, the counseling center, and the health center. R.A.'s were informed with the knowledge of resources that are available on campus.

(Resident Assistants Residence Halls: Tannia Lascano, Beth Hofstra, Christy Boes, Amanda Peters, Laura Grit, Christopher Winkler. Matt Goupell, Kristyn Sundstedt, Ryan Coghill. Josh Bochniak. Kevin Wolthuts, Andrew Vanover Elizabeth Carter Enn Clapp. Marta Liana, Erin Hughes. Tiffany Ripper, Sara Johnson, Ruth Corthnght. Elizabeth Bennett, Emily Snyder, Sharon Konnpka, Erin Peel, Jessica Drosle, Kallierine Paarlberg, Teresa Jamk, Lon Oeuder, Jennifer DeVRe. Lon Brown, Eric Branch, Belh Cotrigan, Kelli Becker. Jane Murfcy. Samantha Sandro. BelhAnn Ptovenal, Cody Statema. Isaac Hartman, Mall Klaver, Aaron Gerds. Emily Wineland, Man Tncombe, Qumcy Marr, Seth Palmer Tanner Smith, DceAnn Maynard, Maren Heinberg, Ryan Bass, Meredith Anvady. Kalnna Calhoun, Steve F^rtell, Robert Bradford, Katie Gipson, Megan Zeneberg. Treasure Givan, Mieke Dykman, Kane Bode, Jason Hairis, John Shoemaker, Josiah Dykstra, Keith Cravotta, Andrew McKay, Bradley Jerdon. Cottages and Apartmerits. Elizabeth Flory. Alallah Bassam, Rita Spires, Kristin Koenigsknect, David Kuhrt, Lcighann Schmidt, Lisa Vredevoogd, Jenny Mark. Chnslopher Poest. Steve McBride, Heidi Huebner, Kim Howey, Kelly Buwalda. Sarah Phillips, Kara Burk Aimee Morehouse, Rachel Miller, Brain Kieft, Jeremy Vandenberg, Garrett Childs. Wano Hussein. Joanne Randitis, Jill Spalding, Junu Shresta, Christy VanDenHuevel, Kara Brinkley. John Dobbins, C a m e Lowe. David VanderLaan. Sarah DeHaan, Justin Gambino.

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The R.A. staff from Kollen go on a fall outing with students that did not leave campus for fall break. The staff worked hard to form tight friendships with their residents. (Photo courtesy of Karen Blum)

challenge of making dorm life positive for everyone." There have been many exciting events that the residential life staff has planned this year. Some of the activities were; Women's Brunch, Men Cooking, Take Back the Night, 90210 Night, Kollen Jam at the Kletz, Men's and Women's Health Issues, Monday Night Football with President Bultman, Dykstra Formal, Van Vleck and Durfee Pumpkin Patch, Voorhees Haunted House, skiing, and the Kollen Cookout." Residential life will always be an interesting and exciting experience here at Hope. J c

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Working as a team, the odd year strains for rope. Their effort and hard work pushed the team to their limits. (Photo by Monica Vandenend)

Leanne Cook talks to Charlie Whitney as he clings to the rope in the final minutes of the Pull. Both were returning members of the Pull team and worked to make a victory happen. (Photo by Mike Zuidema)

dreams of bathing in triumphant glory in the cool Black River. To be victorious over their older peers is the goal of the college's oldest competition; the Pull. Two teams lined up across a river, held together by one rope after weeks of training and sacrifice for three hours of competition. Freshmen for the first —

© t e n Year Pull First Row: Luke Smith. Mandy Creighton, Peter Myers. Tara Blacquiere. Jon Kopchick, Mindy Fisher. Josh Strand. Anne Schrock. Mall VanDam. Erin Selmcr, Chris Cappa; Second Row: Amy Woolard. Maureen Williams. Beth Miranda, Sue Berghorst, Li/ Fothergil. Erin Van Dyken. Kara Clapp. Jessica VanDam. Knsti Bell, Sam SandroThird Row: Matt Boyle. Ben Falk. Adam Hoane, Brad Jerdon. Paul Hendricks. Steve Haulenbeek. Aaron DeVos. Jason Firek. Mark Foreman; Fourth Row: Jen Peeks. Leanne Cook, Monica Chemick, Courtney Munz, Jenny Raupp. Becky Broughlon. Mary Wyciechowski. Laura Meengs. Julie Asher, Carol Miller. Back Row: Seth Palmer. Chuck Whitney. Terry Bums. Ramez Milad. Nate Haveman. Bob Remes, Dave Cochrane. Josh Bochmak, Steve Purtell, Nate Tripp.

© I d Year Pull Back Row: Thomas "Fred" Bergman. Chad Sampson. John McCallum. Anna Krumseig. Lance Forsberg. Ahren Ceisel, Br\ an Yurk. Josh Egedy, Dan Hinz. Trent Geisler; Fourth Row: Mindy Chamberlain. Diane Asher Corey Morris. Anne Patterson. Kristin Shcehan. Amy Ford. Jen Giasone. Beth Winne. Alison DeMarse. Meghan Betka. Third Row: Jeff Bloem. Tony Kappa. Joel Schraw.Kyle Frank. Eric Goltz. Greg DeHaan. Barry Rice, Cordelle Thomasma, Ted Wilda; Second Row: Liz Knoohuizen. Karly Savara.Emily Selden. Mim Northcutt. Jenmier Coleman. Kelly Cleland. Sasha Snapp. Amber Beeson, Maggie Marlott. Jen Barret; Front Row: Kristin Kooyer. Jennifer Palsgrove. Megan Brax. J.B. VanDenberg. John Plummer. Joel Neckers. Guillermo "Bill" Serrano, Justin Savara, Anne Vandcrwel.

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Waiting for the next call freshmen Meghan Betka and Trent Geisler pause for a moment. The odd year team aims toward winning the Pull next year. (Photo by Monica Vandenend)

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to new distances, the sports teams took the 1999-2000 seasons to the edge with determination and dedication. The football team repeated their 1998 victory as MIAA Champions with the women's basketball team following in stride during the winter season to also take the championship. The college's success reached far beyond the MIAA with both the men's and women's swim teams placing 6th at the National Championship. Every team at the college combined their strength and skill to step beyond the boundaries to prove they were the best.^

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their colors proudly, fans at a hockey game keep the team motivated with cheers and support. The men's hockey team had their best season yet and won more games than any other season. (Photo by Brenda Brewer)

their spirit, women's soccer fans raise their signs. The fans were supportive to the women's team this year and followed them to many of their tournaments, (PR Photo)

of the football team huddle together to discuss the next play. The football team once again won the MIAA Championship in a three way tie. (Photo by Brenda Brewer)

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M a k i n g quick moves, freshman Matt Wynalda looks to push through an opponent. Wynalda and several other freshmen helped the team this year and hope to improve the hockey program in future years. (Photo by Brenda Brewer) G o i n g head to head, junior Clark Beacom battles for the puck along the boards. Beacom will return next year to once again provide strong leadership. (Photo by Brenda Brewer)

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W a i t i n g defensively, senior John McDonald waits for the puck to come his way. McDonald was an assistant captain for the hockey team and helped them tremendously to build support. (Photo by Brenda Brewer)

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Hope hockey again moved up the ladder of success this season. With many new faces and surprising game wins, it is no wonder the team looks back on this season proudly. "This season is the best one we have had yet," senior Jon Kopchick said. "I have played hockey for Hope for all of its four seasons, and I have seen a major improvement from the team's beginning through this season." Starting the season, Hope Hockey lost four out of its first five games, winning only to Northwood University. However, they then came back with a strong win against rival Calvin College. In this sixth official game of the season, against Calvin, the team battled the Knights on their home turf in Grand Rapids. However, this had no impact as Hope's Dutchmen rallied to a 3-1 win. "We came in complete underdogs to their home ice," said senior Brad Irving, as he commented on the Calvin game. "Then, we ended up pulling out a much deserved win." Irving, along with others on the team, agree that this win was the biggest goal achievement of the year, considering that previously the Knights had always come out on top. In the second Calvin game, having

home ice advantage at The Edge Ice Arena, freshmen twin brothers, Jeremy and Ben VonEitzen, played a large role in the Dutchmen win. Jeremy, playing forward, had a hat trick and one assist. Ben, playing in net, saved 18 of 21 shots on goal. The final score of the game was 7-3, with Hope coming out on top once again. Another key player the team had on this year's roster was transfer student, junior Michael Alt. Alt came to Hope this fall with high caliber experience, including Division 1 experience from the United States Air Force Academy and training from the Twin Cities Vulcans. Adding much skill and confidence to the team, Alt ended up not only making a positive impact on Hope's team, but also as this year's leading scorer in the entire conference. Next year Hope loses four seniors to graduation, but the majority of the team is counting on returning for another great season. "We are looking to be even stronger next year," freshman Aaron Gerds said. Next year, the team will be hosting the league playoffs here in Holland, and plans to make a good run in the tournament, with a good, committed team.

F r e s h m a n Mike Brown sprays an opposing goalie as he comes to a stop. This season, the Dutchmen scored 100 goals, averaging about five per game. (Photo by Brenda Brewer)

S e n i o r Brad Keuning makes a clutch save. Keuning and three other seniors will be sorely missed next season. (Photo by Brenda Brewer)

W a i t i n g for the puck, junior Clark Beacom waits for a pass. Leadership was beneficial in increasing offensive play. (Photo by Brenda Brewer)

1 ronl Row: Ben VonEitzen. Brad Keuning; S e c o n d R o w : Clark B e a c o m , John M c D o n a l d , Brad Irving, C o a c h Jeff Chappell, Isaac Tam, M i k e Evink, J e r e m y VonEitzen. Will S c h u b e r t ; B a c k R o w : Holly Martin, M i k e Alt, Branden Johnson, Chad Beaver, M i k e B r o w n , Eric Terpstra, Matt W y n a l d a , Aaron Gerds, Paul L o o d e e n , Jon ICopchick, Scott V a n T i m m e r a n , M a t t h e w Nickel, J.C. Collins, J e r e m y Pearson, M e g Heiden, Eve B u s h o u s e .

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Front row: Bryan Volk, Scott Langlois, Jason Main, Ted Patrick, Dan Wegner, J o h n Soltis, Tony Petkus, Mark Hofstee, Aaron Jubar, Joe F i t z s i m m o n s , Todd Tester, Todd cooper. Brent M e r c h a n t , Matt Anderson, Ross Baldwin. Peter Kellepourey, Matt H a n d z o , Ryan G o n z a l e s ; S e c o n d row: Arend Elston, R y a n Kerstetter, D u a n e McColium, Randy Arwady, Steve M o l e s a , C h r i s M a n g u s , Jason M e e r m a n , J i m R a s e m a n , Craig Gruner, J.D. Graves, Adam M a g e r s , D o u g Randall, R y a n O v e r m y e r , Jim L a m b , Nate D a m s t r a , Brian A d l o f f , Kevin Koetje, Anthony Kaly. L a n d o n M a t t h e w s , Eric N i c h o l s . S a m Martin, Matt Bride; T h i r d row: Jaimie B u i k e m a , David Bos, Chase Carpenter, Todd Corstange, Pat Warren, Curtis Tyler, Nick Letarte, Ian Fish, Lucas Smith, Bob Lesnau, Joel Solomon. Nick C o n r a d , Chris Berry, Ken C h u b b , Josh B a u m b a c h , A n d y Keller, Kenny Allen, Jeff Konfara, Steve McCarty. Brian King, M i k e S i g m u n d , Eric Branch, Tracey Br anch; F o u r t h r o w : Jason Roh, Vinnie, Harambasic, Mike Gle, M i k e Bailor, Kurt Glupker, Bill C r a n e . Eric M c D o n a l d , Brian H a m m e r , Nick K u n n e n , John Dobbins. Tom C o o k , Curt B a n n i n g a n , Jesse G i l d i n g , C a s e y Glass, Brian Winner, Tim Folkert, Steve VanLaan, Matt Baumbach. R o n n i e Wilcox, Travis Beagle, Ton H e e m s t r a , A n d r e B a r a k a . Dan K l o o s t e r m a n ; Fifth row: S a m Nichols. Curt C o p e l a n d , B r a n d o n Carley, Scott Kneller, A n t h o n y G r e e c h , David Pesci, Bryan Regner, G e n o Peters, Milch W a c k s m a n , D a v e Yang, Jeff Luchies, Derrick Lyons, T o m D e M e u l e n a e r e , C h a d Rivette, Bret Bajdek, Bobby Raatz, Spencer B a c o n , Brett Eldridge, Matt W o r k m a n , Brian Batchelder, Dave Anderson, Rob Wise. Matt Teusmk, David Hendrix, Vince S c h e f f l e r ; Sixth row: Jon Powell, Clay Trapp, Josh L u d k a , Devon Q u i n n , Rick Meyenng. A n d y Oosterhour, Ted Wilda, M i k e Zack, Justin Ryckaert, N o a h Weiss, Scott Feldpausch, Michael lannuzzi. Travis N o p a r s t a k . Matt V a n D e w e g h e , Jim Poledink, Chris Ledtke, C.J. Maher. Dan M a n n , Mike Grant, Josh N o r t h o u s e , Kyle Hackney, A n d r e w C h a p i n , Chris B a y u s , A n d r e w Van Engen; B a c k row: trainer Richard Ray. student trainer Sheri H a r m a n , student trainer Peggy Koltt, trainer M e g A b f a l l , asst. coach Rick Frens, asst. coac Stu Fritz, asst. c o a c h Peter S t u u r s m a , asst. c o a c h D o u g Smith, head coach Dean Kreps, asst. coach Todd Kolster. asst. c o a c h J i m VanderMeer, asst. coach Jim D e H o m , student asst. coach Matt Putnam, student asst. coach Greg Vaughan. student m a n a g e r M i c h e l l e B o v e n k e r k , and e q u i p m e n t m a n a g e r G o r d o n VanderYacht.

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S e n i o r Joe Fitzsimmons closes off the opponent, while Matt Bride tackles him. Working together was a critical factor in winning many games. (Photo by Brenda Brewer)

W i t h perfect form, senior Eric Nichols rushes past a opponent carrying the bail. Nichols had an outstanding season and helped the Dutchmen with a Championship victory. (Photo by Johnathon Muenk)

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of the greatest moments for the football team this year was heard over the radio. Just as the football team was coming out of the locker room after their away game at Olivet, it was announced that the Alma Scots had just beaten Albion and the Dutchmen were back in the game as contenders for the MIAA Championship. The football team had a rough start, losing their first three games, but came back in brilliant blue and orange colors to capture the MIAA Championship title in a three way tie with Alma and Albion. "We felt some pressure to do well in the MIAA," said Head Coach Dean Kreps. "Mostly because we started off 03, but I knew we had a great team even if the wins were not there yet." "We knew we were good," said senior Scottie Langlois, "But the losses caused a lot of doubt." Injuries were another negative aspect of the season. Along with the general bumps and bruises of football, several players suffered severe injuries and were out for most of the season. Quarterback, junior J.D. Graves said, "We were not very fortunate when it came to injuries this year, even the guys that were playing were feeling beat up." Graves himself missed one game because

of a sprained ankle. Injuries and three loses at the beginning of the season did not affect the team's morale or performance. The Dutchmen won several games against some very tough contenders this season. The Alma Scots were ranked second in the nation coming into the season, but the Dutchmen crushed them. The team took their first win of the league and ran with it, literally. Their running game and their passing game worked in synchrony to bring the Dutchmen back in the race for the MIAA title. "Our tailbacks all have different qualities to cover good ground," said Graves. "We also had a lot of guys step up to the Defensive line." Graves also held his own, earning a National title as "Player of the Week." He also averaged over 200 yards per game and led the team in touchdowns, along with tailback, senior Eric Nichols. "The Alma game was total domination for the Flying Dutchmen. Our defense crushed them and defensively we could do no wrong," said Kreps. From disappointments to hard-earned victories, the Dutchmen kept their chins up and showed that they were MIAA Championship material.

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W a i t i n g for the ball, freshman Martha Luidens watches intently. As a freshman on the varsity team she was one of several young members. (PR Photo)

T h e varsity team groups together before a game to gather their thoughts and provide support for each other. What the team lacked in their record this year they made up with attitude. (PR Photo) J u n i o r Kim Grotenhuis sets up the ball for her teammates. As a returing varsity letterwoman she brought experiene to the team. (PR Photo)

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This year's volleyball team had a tough season in comparison to last year's outstanding performance. When it was all said and done last year the Flying Dutch had a record of 338 and finished first in the Michigan Collegiate Athletic Association before a loss in the second match of the N C A A tournament ended their season. This season was a bit tougher for the Flying Dutch as they tried to duplicate last year's magic that was hard to find, losing to Calvin in the M I A A finals in five straight sets. "We played around 12 of the top 20 teams in the nation, the competition was very tough," said junior Kim Grotenhuis. "It was also hard for us as a team because we were not used to losing as much as we did." Most of the season the Flying Dutch were off and on as they finished the season with an 18-18 record under Coach Moreen Odland-Dunn. It was the worst finish for the Dutch since the '93 season when they finished 13-18. But their record was not the focus for this year's team; hard work was. "This was definitely a rebuilding year for us. We hope to use the experience from this year to improve a lot for next year," said Grotenhuis. Some bright spots of the season included Heather Velting ('00) being

named to the All-MIAA first team for the fourth consecutive season. That makes her the first person in the MIAA to do that in 12 years and only the third person in MIAA history to accomplish that feat. Along with that honor she was voted to the Great Lakes All-Region team for the third consecutive season. Also receiving honors for the Flying Dutch were junior Kim Grotenhuis who was named to the All-MIAA first team, and junior Jennifer Gerig who was named to the All-MIAA second team. The J.V. team also had a rough season, but they worked hard together to build a strong team for the next year. The Varsity and the J.V. teams worked together to build team unity and create strong friendships. "Both teams practiced together at the beginning of the season and even had a team dinner at Heather Velting's house to get to know each other," said freshman Hillary Stone. The J.V. team's record improved greatly at the end of their season and they hope that success will carry over into the next season. "We started working together much better at the end of the season and won many more games," said Stone. With this year behind them, both teams look forward to next year and hope to prove the skills they have a t t a i n e d . ^

C o a c h Maureen Odland-Dunn gives the team pointers for success. OdlandDunn has been the varsity coach for three years and had lead the team to several MIAA championships. (PR Photo) L u n g i n g for the ball sophomore Leanne VanDuinen and junior Kim Grotenhuis reach for the ball. Teamwork and dedication were the heart of this year's varsity team. (PR Photo)

1 ront Row; student trainer Karen Fischer, Hillary Stone, D a w n Allers, M a r t h a Luidens, L a u s r a H a h n f e l d , JennilerGerig, Heather Veiling, student trainer Katie W h i t i n g ; M i d d l e R o w : C o a c h M a u r e e n O d l a n d - D u n n , Courtney ( loud, Amanda Wegner, A m y Leyrer, Molly Henson, Alexis M i c k , L e a n n e VanDuinen, Stephanie S c h a a p , Kara VanAssen, student m a n a g e r A m y B ro w e r ; B a c k Row; Christy Gerig, Kourtney Keefer, Kristy VandenBerg, Karen Clark, BethAnn Provencal, Sara B a l d w i n , Kim G r o t e n h u i s , Sara Schultz.

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S e n i o r Matt VanderNaald gives a thumbs up, while senior Clayton Bergsma and sophomore Charlie Matz high five after a winning goal. This game against Defiance was the team's ninth shut-out of the season.(PR Photo)

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Coach Steve Smith, and seniors Rob Allison, Greg Kilby and Mike Ladd take a short break while football friends Pete Kellepourey and Adam Magers show their support. The Dutch finished the season with a final record of 13-6. (PR Photo)

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posting a disappointing 7-10-3 record the previous year, the men's soccer team finished the season with a chip on their shoulder. It was this chip that proved to be a main factor in the turn around of records. The Flying Dutchmen finished the season with a 13-6-1 record. Much of this success can be attributed to the players for their vigorous out of season work ethics. The Dutchmen also returned their main nucleus of players. However, among the players they had to replace was the goalkeeping position. This would mean that the Dutch would have to start and play a freshman goalie. Prior to the start of the season the six seniors and coaching staff gathered for a retreat in northern Michigan. It was at this time that the group organized and set team goals. Instead of having one main goal, the group decided to develop several small goals that would lead into their main goal... the national tournament. And for the first time the national tournament could be achieved by capturing the MIAA title. The mentality behind the strategy of goals was to orchestrate small goals that could be achieved game by game, rather than one large goal that may or may not be achieved and then have the season be viewed as unsuccessful. As the first game came near, the

Flying Dutchmen wasted no time in seeking their first win. They jumped all over Concordia College beating them 80. The following weekend the Dutch traveled to Ohio Wesleyan University for their opening season tournament only to drop both games to Ohio Wesleyan and Kenyon College. However, this disappointment did not keep the Dutch sulking for long. They instinctively rattled off six consecutive wins. After the first round of the MIAA schedule, the Flying Dutchmen were sitting well positioned at 6-1 and in sole possession of first place. However, due to key injuries and a scoring drought, the Dutch faltered through the second round. This mediocre play knocked the Dutchmen out of contention for the conference title and in turn, the national tournament. Although the Dutchmen did not achieve their main goal, they did not consider their season to be unsuccessful. Senior Matt Hassenrik broke the school single season assist record with 13. Seniors Rob Allison and Clayton Bergsma achieved A11-M1AA first team status while sophomore Tim Keeler was recognized on the second team. Senior Mike Ladd sums it up nicely by quoting, "Success is not necessarily measured in wins and losses but rather by the friendships and personal growth each player makes.

S o p h o m o r e Liz Dornbos follows a pass to the ball, Dornbos led the team with encouragement and a good attitude. (Photo by Kristin Lamers)

S o p h o m o r e Candace Kool looks for a pass from her teammates. Kool and several of her teammates were athletic trainers during the season. (Photo by Kristin Lamers)

K i c k i n g the ball, sophomore Emilie Dirkse puts the ball on the field in their game against Calvin. This was the second year that Dirkse took All MIAA honors. (Aioto by Kristin Lamers)

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. only talent and determination rounded out this year's women's soccer team, but also young players and a lot of heart. Despite injuries throughout the season and a couple of nail-biting games, the lady Dutch finished fourth in the M I A A conference and proved that barriers can be overcome, it just takes a strong mind and the inner feeling of wanting to win. Looking down the road next year, the Flying Dutch will be returning several players who will want to keep building on how they finished this year. Junior Lindsay O'Dell and sophomore Emilie Dirkse were named to the AllMIAA first team. This is the second year in a row for Dirkse to receive this honor. Coach's honorable mention went out to seniors Kate Berghorst and Deb Burr, freshman Kate Dornbos, junior Miriam Khadija, and sophomores Sarah Ramel, and Beth Stygstra. Hope finished out their regular season with a win over St. Mary's, which would lead them into the first round of the M I A A tournament. Hope posted a first game victory over Albion with a close score of 1-0. This close score did not stop them, however, from playing all out

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in the second game, defeating Albion again by a score of 2-0. However, next Hope would face a strong Kalamazoo team who would take the win over the Lady Dutch. "A highlight for me was playing with my sister," said freshman Kate Dornbos, about her older sister Liz. "It was hard to come in and play as a freshman and she really helped me to prepare for the games." Highlighted statistics from this year include: junior Miriam Khadija pitching in a season high of five goals. Goalkeeper senior Kate Berghorst had 137 saves on the season, and all together the Dutch scored 33 goals as a team throughout the season. "This year's team showed a lot of unity," said Khadija. "We picked each other up when things got rough and tried to be cheerleaders for each other." The Dutch proved to be victorious not only on the playing field but leading their everyday lives and representing Hope College Soccer in a respectable manner. Looking forward to a dominant future with such a young team, the Lady Dutch will soon be back out on the field again with a goal for the MIAA Championship.

S o p h o m o r e Jennie Drummond chases after a Calvin competitor. The Lady Dutch played a hard game against Calvin, but lost 3-0. (Photo by Kristin Lamers)

F r e s h m a n Kate Dombos looks to take the ball from the sidelines. Dombos is one of several freshmen who look to take the place of the graduating seniors. (Photo by Kristin Lamers)

S e n i o r Deb Burr struggles with a Calvin competitor for control of the ball. Burr and five other seniors will be sorely missed next year. (Photo by Kristin Lamers)

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C l u b to the sky, sophomore Eric Wohlfield contemplates his swing. One of Hope's star players, Wohlfield spent much of his time perfecting the game of golf. (PR Photo)

B r o w furrowed, Coach Bob Ebels gets ready to give his team some advice. His years of experience proved profitable for the talented team.(PR Photo)

J u n i o r Mike Evans silently taps the golf ball towards the hole. Putting is dependent on vision, wind, and terrain, and often proved more difficult than it looked. (PR Photo)

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C l u b in hand, freshman Craig Kuenzer, eyes the horizon. Throughout the season, he concentrated on the game both mentally and physically. (PR Photo) T h e Golf team waits for the game to progress. Though tedious at times, most team members enjoyed the short breaks. (PR Photo)

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though golf is thought of as a leisurely sport, the college has had a long standing rule that sports are not to be played or practiced on Sundays, golf included. This rule almost stood in the way of sophomore golf team member, Eric Wohlfteld, from competing in the Horton Intercollegiate Tournament, a prestigious event hosted by Ohio Weslyan. The tournament was scheduled for Sunday and according to the standing rule at the college, Wohlfteld could not play. After appealing to the new president, Wohlfteld was allowed to play, but with restrictions and no publicity from the school. Wohlfteld, however, focused on playing and not on winning the tournament. He finished the tournament with a 20th place seat. Wohlfield's attitude towards this instance is a good summary of the overall team this year, they came to play. The men's golf team ended the fall conference with a 32 stroke lead over their league rivals. Olivet, winning not only the title, but also respect in the league. The team also went on to win the Comet Classic six strokes ahead of Emory University, impressing not only the league, but also non league teams. "I think we came together as a team this year, a lot more than last year," said

Wohlfteld. The team took control of the MIAA this season and took the other teams to the limit. Outstanding performances by the whole team led them to the M I A A Championship. Individual stand-outs also helped the team's performance. Wohlfteld lead the team with an average 72.8 strokes per match throughout the season. He also tied for first place in the Comet Classic, but lost in a playoff. The men's golf team ended strong with another MIAA Championship and a 10th place rank in the nation. Wohlfteld also captured the league Most Valuable Player honor for the second consecutive year. Even as the season ended, the men's golf team looked ahead to the spring tournaments. "I am looking forward to the three spring tournaments that we will be participating in," said Coach Bob Ebels. "We will have a chance to qualify for the nationals in the NCAA and we are very excited about that." As the season came to a close, the golfers continue to prepare physically, and mentally for the Nationals in April. "I think we have a really good shot at making Nationals this year," said senior Ben Fellows. "We worked hard all season and have the talent."

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W i s p s of hair blowing around her face, freshman Emily Colenbrander hopes for a birdie. Though a first year student, her presence was always appreciated. (PR Photo)

L i p s pursed, senior Ellen Colenbrander looks out in the distance. As a senior teammate, she brought a lot of experience to the team. (PR Photo) C r o u c h i n g to the ground, sophomore Emily Thielk measures the distance from her golf ball to the hole. Thielk and the rest of the team took careful time with putting. (PR Photo)

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up a family trend, freshman Emily Colenbrander was added to the women's golf team this year. Her older sister Anne began the legacy in 1994 and her other sister, Ellen, followed her in 1997. This season, in 1999 the tradition was upheld with the addition of a third sister to the Hope College golf heritage. Emily Colenbrander said, "We are really not that competitive. We support each other and give each other advice." This year, the two sisters currently on the team and their teammates worked hard to continue another tradition at the college, a winning tradition. The women's golf team has won the M1AA Championship five times and has never finished below second place. With pressure to succeed, the team struggled during the first few matches and were dismayed with a fourth place standing. By the end of the season, however, with the encouragement of their coach and other team members, the women's golf team moved into a solid second place position. "We were not playing well together as a team at the beginning of the season,"

said freshman Emily Colenbrander. "When we finished second in the league we were really proud that we came back." Her sister, senior Ellen Colenbrander said, "The season started out rough because there were not enough recruits and we were discouraged by being in fourth place for so long. Then, before a tournament, Coach Eaton encouraged us to move up and it was after that tournament at Calvin that we moved into second place." The team ended the season with much more success and confidence, hitting almost 10 strokes better than earlier in the season. Ellen Colenbrander was awarded the team's Most Valuable Player award and ended the season with a first team AllMIAA position. She also was a medalist in the two day Grand Valley tournament where she posted a 150 for 36 holes. Sophomore Emily Theilk and Emily Colenbrander also found spots on the second All-MIAA team with outstanding performances. The team looks to the future with great anticipation of what is to come.

C l i p b o a r d in hand. Coach Donna Eaton helps out freshman Emily Colenbrander and sophomore Emily Thielk. Even experienced golfers need tips every once in a while. (PR Photo) S o p h o m o r e Emily Thielk squints as she judges her swing. Sunlight, though welcomed in a Michigan autumn, was not always a blessing. (PR Photo)

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T a k i n g things in stride, junior Louis Williams sets the pace for his Alma opponent. Williams was a focused runner throughout the season, and showed his talent during his races. (PR Photo) J u n i o r captain Joe Veldman keeps up with a college alumni. Having had someone to keep his pace, Veldman placed extremely well at this meet. (PR Photo)

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into team camp this summer, we were anxious and knew we definitely had potential. I remember the first practice of the year. We came in ready," said sophomore runner Dylan Wade, as he reminisced about the beginning of this season. The men's cross country team was definitely ready to run. They opened up the season repeating as champions of their own Hope Invitational. The Dutch led the five-team men's race with seven runners finishing in the top ten, while junior Joe Veldman came in first out of 55 runners. This fall, the team got a good taste of what to expect from their N C A A Division 111 competitors at the University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh Invitational. Here, seven runners, including Veldman, Wade, Paul Berke, Jeremiah Saier, Keith Cravotta, Garrett Childs, and Dane Splinter placed within a field of 195 runners. The Alma meet fine tuned the team for the MIAA Championships. The Dutch placed three runners in the top ten. Veldman 4,h (26:01),Wade 6th (26:08), Paul Berke 9 ,h (26:30). Other Dutch finishers were Splinter 18th (27:17) and Kauffman 20th (27:43). At the MIAA meet, juniors Joe Veldman, and Dylan Wade achieved All-

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T h r o w i n g water over his head, freshman Peter Schaafsma feels the relief of running a good race. The team kept Athletic Trainers busy providing the team with enough water for them to stay hydrated. (PR Photo)

MIAA honors, while Paul Berke, a senior, was All-MIAA second team. The NCAA Division III Great Lakes Regional national cross country championships in Ada, Ohio proved to be disappointing for the Dutch because they came so close to qualifying for Nationals as a team, but missed the cut by several points. "We had a very good regional performance. Four out of our five top runners ran their personal bests. For the first time in a long time, we had people run that fast. We were not far out of third place, which would have qualified us for Nationals," said Wade. The good news from the regional meet was that junior Joe Veldman qualified for the Division III Nationals by finishing sixth among 203 runners in the 8K competition. At the competition Veldman ran an outstanding time of 24:52. The National meet proved to be a good one for Veldman. He ended up finishing 55"1 among 212 runners. Veldman clocked in a personal record best of 24:49.6 for this 8K run. The Dutch ran a good season. They knew this year that they were ready from the start and all their anxiousness paid off at the end of the season, with the success they achieved.

S e n i o r captain Jeff Kauffman from Minnesota, knows from experience how to run a good race. His Alma opponents came to discover this fact quickly. (PR Photo)

C a p t a i n , senior Paul Berke and juniors Dylan Wade and captain Joe Veldman are an unstoppable team. The trio helped bring in victory for the Dutch on several occassions, (PR Photo) C o a c h Mark Northuis, gives his strategy to the runners, After eleven years of coaching at Hope, his experience has paid off for the team, (PR Photo)

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D u r i n g a meet, senior Hazel Lawson gives her all in a contest of speed and endurance. The women's cross country team ran far and fast during their season. (PR Photo) T h e cross team starts a race on a sunny fall day. When they began on their way, catching up to them would be a feat for any rival. (PR Photo)

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comes in numbers. With over 40 student athletes making up the roster, this team knew it would be a rewarding season. The team pulled together to make things happen. Not only did the upperclassmen do their part, but leadership also emerged from some of the younger runners. Katie Veldman and Kristen Post were among the freshmen runners who helped propel the Dutch to consistent second place finishes throughout the season. Leading the upperclassmen was senior Jennifer Ernst who earned N C A A All-American status at the National meet in Oshkosh, Wisconsin. Ernst finished with a personal best time of 17 minutes and 33 seconds. She placed 25"1 among 213 runners. The team also finished second at the Alma invite, second at the MIAA Jamboree, second in their Invitational, and second at the MIAA meet. Strong finishes were required from all lady Dutch and when it was all said and done, they pulled through. Other runners setting the pace this season for the Dutch included juniors Nicole Reynolds, Jami Grant, and Sarah Golden, sophomores Kelly Clarkson and Sarah Scripsema, and senior Ann Zeneberg. Being able to pull together as a team and set the standards high is what these lady Dutch are all about. "One of the best things about cross country is how close we are as a team.

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T h e team's leading runners, along with the rest of the Dutch, wait behind the line. The women's cross country runners were well prepared by their team practices for this and every race. (PR Photo)

We do a lot of stuff together outside of practice and that helps with team unity," said Ernst, the captain of the team. These athletes are committed to working hard, to their coaches, and to each other. Team unity begins long before the season begins. Both men and women attend a cross country camp where they have plenty of opportunities to get in shape, but most importantly, they have a chance to grow as a team. During the season, the ladies made signs and treats for each other. They also tiedyed bandanas for the guys. The team ended the season with a desert banquet on November 23. Awards were given and next season's captains were announced. Next year Grant and Golden will lead the ladies. "What helps these ladies succeed year in and year out are team practices and the general cohesiveness of the group. I think that our practices really unite our team. Leaving campus and being solely alone with the team allows a special bond to be created and is evident despite the size of the team. Everyone puts in such incredible effort on a daily basis, even in the off season, and it never fails to be seen in competition," said Grant. With over 25 letter winners on the roster, it is no surprise that the team competed as well as they did. Everyone, including Coach Northuis, is looking forward to another successful season next season.

On a beautiful autumn day, senior Ann Zeneberg leads a pack of runners. Her four years of hard work paid off with a good place finish.(PR Photo)

J u n i o r Jami Grant leads a pack of Cross Country runners with sophomore Kelly Clarkston running close behind. The Dutch ran through the Michigan countryside in pursuit of victory. (PR Photo) B e f o r e each meet, the Dutch pray together. Team prayer was a unifying and spiritual experience which helped focus the team to race.(PR Photo) •^TTTT—

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C o a c h VanWieren sets up the offensive play during a time out. The team attributes much of their success to Coach VanWieren's knowledge and leadership.(PR Photo)

J u n i o r Chad Zagar takes his opponent on the dribble to the hoop for the score. Zagar will be returning next season to help the team accomplish their goals and go for the MIAA title. (PR Photo)

M o v i n g quickly, junior Kyle Maas shuffles around this Aquinas opponent. Maas went on to dribble through him, scoring the basket for the team.(PR Photo)

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J w M o r captain Ryan Klingler takes the ball to his opponent, scoring the layup for the team, Hardwork and great play always got the job done for the Dutch. (PR Photo) T h e D u t c h huddle before the game, with the intensity of the arena surrounding them. This focusing helps the team remain strong throughout the season. (PR Photo)

of the 26 games the Flying Dutchmen played this season, two still haunt Hope's Head Coach Glenn Van Wieren, the two losses to Calvin. "Both of them bother me a lot," Van Wieren said. ""They were so close, both of them." In the first game, on January 15, the Flying Dutchmen cruised to a 41 -31 halftime lead before falling 78-68. It was the first time the Knights had won in the Civic Center since 1994. On February 9, the next time the two teams met, it was the Dutch who had a second half surge quieting the home crowd. However, an off-the-glass three-pointer by Calvin's Aaron Winkle with six seconds left tied the game at 68-68, and forced it to overtime. Calvin, who would later win the Division III national championship, won the game 82-80. "Calvin was ranked second in the nation and we came on to their court and we are in position to win...that says something pretty good about o u r team," Van Wieren said. Despite how well Hope performed

both times, thoughts still linger in the back of a coach's mind. "You sometimes wonder what you could have done to win," Van Wieren said. "I do not think we could have done anything except have a little more luck on our side." The Flying Dutchmen finished the season with a 15-11 record and third in the Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association. It was the 21st consecutive year that the team finished with at least 15 wins. Hope will lose three seniors to graduation this year: Mark Bray, Kevin Van Timmeren, and Brian Paul. They are three that will be greatly missed. "They have been in our program four years and they have brought great joy to players, coaches, and friends," Van Wieren said. Senior captain Mark Bray, from Plymouth, recapped the season and said, "Even though it was not an exceptional year, we still played really well, won some games, had incredible comraderie, and had a lot of fun as a team."^

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F r e s h m a n Amy Baltmanis puts the ball up under pressure from her opponent. Many of the Dutch's points came from tough shots like this. (PR Photo)

C a p t a i n s , senior Lisa Hoekstra and junior Kristin Koenigsknecht. hold the trophy up for the team after winning the league championship. It was a tough feat, but the Dutch accomplished their goal. (PR Phpto)

F r e s h m a n Amanda Kerkstra swings the ball through her opponent as sophomore Laura Poppema looks on I or help. The team worked together well this year. (PR Photo)

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T h e winning edge is what the Flying Dutch women's basketball team rode on all season as they busted their way to the top of the conference ending with a great season record at 21 -5. Though a couple injuries were sustained along the way, the Lady Dutch still kept on trucking towards the M1AA conference championship defeating Calvin 59-36. Nothing ever came in the way of a win for the Dutch. "We had a few setbacks early on in the season, but we knew we definitely could pull it together and prove to everyone what we were made of. And that is just what we did," said sophomore Becky Sutton. The season began by returning five letter winners who posted a 20 game winning record in the 1998-99 season including a spot in the National Tournament. Along with those five returnees were eight other players with no varsity experience at all, five of which were freshmen. Having no experience cast little doubt on the team and what they could accomplish in the 1999-00 season. The Dutch only lost one senior this

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season, Lisa Hoekstra. Hoekstra was a returning three-year letter-winner who was named to the All MIAA first team last season. This season she capitalized on that becoming the MIAA MVP and was also named to the first team list once again. Along with Hoekstra, junior Amanda Kerkstra was named to the First Team conference list while junior Kristin Koenigskencht was named to Second Team All Conference and sophomore Amy Baltmanis earned Coaches' Honorable Mention award. Although the season was cut short in the end. the Lady Dutch gave all their effort in hope of rising to the top next year. The outlook is strong for several seasons to come and the Flying Dutch will keep moving toward victory with every game they face. Hoekstra reflected on the season and said, "Although we did not make it to the National Tournament, we had a phenomenal year. Even though our team was so young, we worked well together and ended up winning the League Championship."

S o p h o m o r e point guard Becky Sutton beats her Aurora opponents on the dribble. Sutton sustained a knee injury early in the season, but will be back stronger than ever next season. (PR Photo) J u n i o r captain Kristin Koenigsknecht on a fast break, scores a much needed lay-up. Koenisgknecht was one of the leading scorers for the Dutch this year. (PR Photo)

S o p h o m o r e Laura Poppema holds the ball above her opponent to keep it safe. This is one of the fundamentals that the team used in their success this season. (PR Photo)

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Using his megaphone, sophomore Jacob Cain shows support for the football team. The squad used a great number of props and stunts to keep the crowd involved in the game. (PR Photo)

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U s i n g their muscles, female cheerleaders do push-ups after the football team makes a touchdown. The squad did push-ups for each point that the team scored. (PR Photo)

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key to this year's co-ed cheerleading squad's success was unity. Although the young team went through a variety of adjustments, they were able to remain focused, spirited, and united through both the football and basketball seasons. The squad started the season in August at a camp in Milwaukee, Wisconsin to participate in the largest regional cheerleading camp in the country sponsored by the Univeral Cheerleading Association. Although the squad contained many new participants that were unfamiliar with the competition level, the team did very well. "We competed on the last day and placed fourth in fight song competition, and third in sideline competition in Division III," said sophomore Beth Evans. As the football season came to an end and the basketball season began, the teams's lack of men continued to be a struggle for the squad. This year saw yet another decrease in the number of guys cheering for the college's squad. Their problems furthured with the knee injury

T h e basketball cheerleaders perform a cheer for the game using several stunts. The team was able to do much more stunting for the basketball season because they had more men on the squad. (PR Photo)

of sophomore Nick Kunnen. With yet another decrease in the size of the squad, they to make adjustments even in the middle of the season. The basketball squad was able to stunt more because it had several more men that the football squad did. Despite these conditions, the team attempted to adapt accordingly. "The girls rose to the challenge and did some of our own stunting," said sophomore Bethany Beuge. Besides their hard work, the squad also managed to have some fun. The team worked together almost daily to improve their cheers, stunts, and pyramids, and accomplished their goals with a smile. "This year has been full of wonderful times and memorable events," said sophomore Camy Clift. As the squad plans for coming years, they hope to recruit more men, increase the level of activity, and remain as optimistic and focused as they did this year. The basketball season brought vast improvement to the individuals on the young squad and they look forward to display that talent in upcoming seasons.

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far as finishes go, the Dutch were nothing short of spectacular as the men's swimming and diving team placed third in the 400-yard freestyle relay to lock up a sixth place finish at the N C A A Division III National Championship Meet. "We were fighting for it," said coach John Patnott. "There were three of us: six, seven, eight. Those positions depended upon how each of those teams swam the 400 relay-the last event of the meet." The meet, held at Emory University in Atlanta, almost ended with Hope and Wisconsin, Stevens Point tied. The scoring going into the last event, along with the team's preliminary times in the 400 freestyle relay, indicated they would end up dead even. However, the Flying Dutchmen moved up, due in no small part to their concentration, according to Patnott. "1 think the mental focus of all six guys was excellent through three days of swimming," Patnott said. "Usually there is a day or a session or two where they are not quite as sharp or ready. At a national meet, it is really crucial that you are ready to go every time." Hope was able to stay goal-oriented throughout the weekend with the team meetings Patnott added to the schedule. They usually consisted of talking about the events that were coming up, where players were seeded, various worries, and the positives aspects within the race.

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"By the last session it gets a little redundant," said Patnott. "But once you begin to think it is there, it is not." Two players that were clearly ready were junior Chris Dattels and sophomore Josh Boss. Dattels swam to a school record in the 100-yard backstroke and earned Ail-American status with a time of 51.29 seconds. Bos, an Olympic hopeful, also earned Ail-American status by placing first in the 200-yard breaststroke with a time of 2:02.12 and second in the 100-yard breaststroke with a time of 55.94 seconds. Also helping the team to their top ten finish at nationals were senior co-captain Jarod Lippert, senior co-captain Tom Bouwens, junior Scott Vrowegindewey and freshman Brian Slagh. For Lippert, it was apparent he was excited about the team's finish in the 400yard freestyle, an event he has spent a lot of time working on. "He has been part of the 400-yard relay for four years, and his senior year we finally went and got third," said Patnott. Besides the top ten finish at nationals and a second place in the Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association, Patnott expressed that the team was an easy one to coach. "This was a fantastic year," Patnott said. "This was very close to a maintenance free year. Rarely would I have to say things more than once to this group. It was a good, fun group to work with. ^

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D i v e r , sophomore Mari Titcombe concentrates before her dive. Her skill and focus led her to first place finishes at several meets. (PR Photo)

S t r e t c h i n g her arms for a strong pull, senior Jennifer Gliesman aggressively swims the backstroke. She was one of the several successful senior swimmers. (PR Photo)

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T h e men's and women's swim team seniors are honored for their hardwork and leadership through out their four years on the team. The women co-captains were seniors Michelle Fangmeier, Kari Jackson, and Llena Durante. (PR Photo) .

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T h e women's swim team has been renowned for many years because of its members dedication and commitment. This has resulted in a winning streak that has been going now for eight consecutive years. Once again, the team showed their skill and spirit by claiming yet another title as conference champions of the MIAA. The team was led this year by senior captains Michelle Fangmier, Kari Jackson, and Llena Durante. These three leaders were only a few of the many seniors who left the team after four years of hard work and intense competition. Megan Clapp, Erinn VanAuken, Jennifer Gliesman and Colleen Doyle all gave four years of their college careers to this team. Other seniors were Kate Mulder and Erin Najjar. VanAuken will graduate as a 26 time All-American, and will go down as the most decorated swimmer ever to compete in the MIAA. Durante left having been undefeated within the MIAA in the 100 yard butterfly â&#x20AC;&#x201D; a 16 time AU-American. Jackson graduated holding all of the school's diving records and an All-American, and Doyle left being a two time All-American as well as conference champion. The college's women's swim team has never been referred to as a group of slackers. Two-a-day practices for eight months without exception creates a life-style for these athletes that makes them into winnersâ&#x20AC;&#x201D; both athletically and academically. Not only does this team have the best athletic record this season in the MIAA but they also have the best academic record.

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Betsy Vandenberg stood out as a National Champion and record breaker this year in the 200 yard breaststroke. However, she also maintained a 4.0 G.P.A. in accounting. Clapp, Durante, Fangmier, and Jackson all swam for four years while carrying double majors. Somehow, Division Three athletics has created a team of wonderful athletes with brains. Who or what makes this possible? The answer, a committed coach. Behind the scenes of this successful team lay a man who motivated, stimulated and taught these athletes what it took to win. "John Patnott is by far the best coach that I have ever had," said Durante. "He teaches us both the athletic and mental skills that it takes to be good." Patnott coached a group of women into championships and into national competitors. Sophomores Jenna Anderson and Laura Smith and freshmen Erin Vandenberg and Sara Gray were all members of the sixth place national team that competed this year in Atlanta. The team has been ranked in the top ten for nine consecutive years. As this team moved on to yet another year of hard work and fun, of course,they could only hope that the legacy would continue. The seniors wished the underclassmen all good luck as they moved on to achieve their other goals and dreams and to tell the freshmen and sophomores that stuck through the entire year, "We are proud of you and congratulations. Keep your spirits high. Go By for a tenth!"

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his strength junior Kai Bouchard serves his ball up high and swings aggressively. Bouchard worked hard to use his serve as a weapon against his opponents. (PR Photo)

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C o i m i l g off a 15-3 dual match record last spring, and finishing second to longtime Division III power Kalamazoo, the Dutch also had their most successful dualmatch record in school history. This would definitely be a challenge, but not an unattainable shoe to fill this season. With the guidance of second year tricaptains, senior Eric Berg of Lansing, senior Chad Bollinger of Petoskey, and senior Paul Lillie of Roseville, Minnesota, this season was already headed in the right direction. The Dutch began their season on the right foot by claiming their first three matches. However, the team suffered their first dual match defeat of the season to Grand Valley. The sadness of this loss did not last long for the team, by posting their second shutout victory of the season against Millikin, Illinois. After this match Bollinger, Kai Bouchard, and Raj Malviya had remained unbeaten. During spring vacation, the team traveled down to warm and sunny Hilton Head, South Carolina for some fun in the sun and some serious tennis time. The team spent a close week together and played against some tough opponents, including an exhausting six hour, 30 minute match against Macalester, Minnesota, which the Dutch edged out with a 4-3 victory. Despite setbacks because of injuries to Lillie and junior Dan Mann, the Dutch responded and remained focused, capturing the championship of the Wheaton College Tournament. Heading into the match against

Kalamazoo, the Dutchmen stood 12-3 in dual matches. Things did not get any brighter with the dark shadow of a 9-0 loss to Kalamazoo hanging in the team's midst. Interestingly enough, Kalamazoo's hold on the MIAA men's tennis opponents did not leave room for foul play. Kalamazoo's mastery over the other teams is unparalleled by any amateur, high school, college or professional team in America. Kalamazoo has held their league match record at 379-1 since 1935, losing only once in 1962 to Hope, 4-3. "We played our best match of the year against Kalamazoo," said head coach Steve Gorno. "We were competitive in every match, and we had the opportunity to shine once again." Closing in on their season with a win against Calvin, the team tied a 1997 school record for dual match victories. The team closed their most successful dual match season in history by achieving a 6-3 victory over Aquinas. Traveling on to the MIAA tournament, the Dutchmen were tied with Kalamazoo for first place. However, they ended up finishing second to Kalamazoo for the fourth consecutive year. Although the Dutch would have enjoyed the position of first, they were quite satisfied with their finish. Senior tri-captain Lillie was voted the MIAA's MVP with Paul Harding of Kalamazoo. Paul was the Dutchmen's first MIAA MVP honoree in tennis since 1985. Lillie also was presented the Lawrence Green Scholarship for academic achievement.

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S t a y i n g close to the net, senior Jessica Mulder leans in to hit the ball. She helped the Dutch to their winning season. (PR Photo)

Holland shows determination in her eyes as she sets to score. Smith made it to the Round of 16 at the NCAA Division III women's tennis championships in St. Peter, Minnesota. (PR Photo)

D i s c u s s i n g her match with coach Karen Page, junior Kristin Kooyer gets advice. Page was able to lead the Dutch to an incredible season with several records set. (PR Photo)

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players competing for the MIAA title in every singles and doubles match, the Flying Dutch were in excellent position at the beginning of their season. Coach Karen Page returned nine letter winners from a 1999 team that posted a 17-5 dual match record for the MIAA Championship. Four of the returning team members were conference single champions. Overall, the Dutch finished with an 11-3 record. They went on to capture first place victories in six of the nine flights and to sweep their fifth consecutive MIAA women's tennis Championship. Hope singles flight champions were #1 Jennifer Smith, #2 Julie Murray, #3 Kristin Kooyer, #5 Emily Reeves, and #6 Jennifer Esterline. Also, Smith and Julie Murray combined to win the first flight doubles Championship. This was definitely not an easy season for the Dutch, who began their training with the annual spring trip to Hilton Head, South Carolina. They played many tough competitors and learned a lot about tennis and their teammates. During this trip, they posted a 4-1 record, only losing to a NCAA Division I team. The Flying Dutch were beaten by

Wheaton, 111. 5-4 in the semi-finals at the midwest regional of the NCAA Division III championships, held at Kenyon College in Gambier, Ohio. The team finally ended their season with a 19-5 dual match record. This was the second best record in school history! Probably the ultimate highlight of the season was the advancement of Smith, senior captain to the Round of 16 at the NCAA Division III women's tennis championships in St. Peter, Minnesota. She opened play in the championships, which happened to feature 32 NCAA Division III players in the nation, with a three-set victory over the tournament's eighth-seeded player. However, in the Round of 16, she was defeated by a player from the University of Chicago. Smith was able to walk away happy from her tennis career at the college. She ended her final tennis season as the college's second winningest singles player with a 7820 record. She was 20-7 this season. Yet, not only could she be satisfied with this season's outcome, so could the rest of the team. As their results showed, their hardwork paid off, and they were rewarded with an outstanding season.

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Head Coach Stu Fritz leads his team through the game. has been the baseball coach since 1994. (PR Photo)

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Coach Stu Fritz's Dutch began the season having to come off of a MIAA co-championship season, the team's third straight title and the sixth during the decade of the 1990's. As Fritz began his seventh season as head coach, he knew that many challenges definitely lay before the team. However, they had hard work and determination on their side, so no matter the ending result, they would still walk away feeling a sense of accomplishment and satisfaction. Leading the team this year as cocaptains were seniors Ben Fellows of Lansing, and Jeremy Gasper of Belding. The Dutchmen went into this season knowing that they were facing a major rebuilding job with the graduation of seven senior starters, including 4 AllMIAA players. The team began their season on a good note with a double-header win against DePauw University. Soon after, the Dutch traveled down to Cape Coral, Florida for their annual spring break trip. Enduring some rained out games caused disappointment for the Dutch, but the team made sure the break was a challenging and successful trip. After executing many wins over challenging opponents, their bid to win a fourth consecutive MIAA Championship was hurt by a doubleheader loss to Olivet. Finally, with another loss to Alma the next day, in a three-game sweep, the team's chance to repeat as MIAA baseball champions came to an end.

Although the Dutch did not end up where they did the previous season, they were still happy with their performance, and knew going into this year that it would definitely take time to rebuild. They did not walk away from this season empty-handed however. Five Dutch players were named to the All-MIAA team. Sophomore pitcher Mark Simonson of Holland received first team honors by earning a 5-2 record this season with an excellent 2.33 earned run average. Players voted to the All-MIAA second team were second baseman Nick Grinzinger of Mount Pleasant, junior shortstop Sean Bateman of Saline, senior third baseman Ben Fellows of Lansing, and junior outfielder Scott Houser of Portage. Those players who received coaches honorable mention recognition were freshman outfielder Kyle Blackport of Grand Rapids, junior pitcher Nate DeVisser of Mattawan, senior first baseman /designated hitter Brock Isanhart of DeWitt, and freshman outfielder Mike VanBeek of Hudsonville. Coach Stu Fritz's Dutch finished fifth in the MIAA conference standings and obtained their fifth consecutive winning season with a record of 19-16, which is a school record. The season ended up pretty well considering all of the challenges that were faced. Because of this learning year, they will definitely be a force to be reckoned with next year in the MIAA.

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Grinzinger quickly runs the bases toward home. The Dutch worked hard to perform as a team and gain runs. (PR Photo)

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Dutchmen congratulate each other after a great run into home that lead to a winning game. It was this togetherness that made the team successful. (PR Photo)

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expectations led the Softball team this season. With nine returning letter winners and many promising freshmen, things looked good for the team. This year, the team was led by senior Tara Blaquiere from Caledonia and junior Carrie Scott of Centreville. The Dutch began their season on a poor note with two season-opening losses to Spring Arbor. They renewed themselves, however, when they won against Augsburg, Minnesota, 11 -2. Their first games were played in Kissimmee, Florida during the team's annual spring break trip. With a 12-0 win against Ramapo, N.J., junior pitcher Kim Grotenhuis pitched her first collegiate no-hitter. Kim followed this up less than 48 hours later as she threw another no-hitter. She made Flying Dutch softball history as she became the first pitcher ever to accomplish this. Amazing feats continued when junior catcher Carrie Scott hit her third homcrun of the season producing a win against Adrian. Coach Karla Wolters and her team moved into second place in the standing with a win against rival Calvin after a five game winning streak. One of the most difficult times this season, a doubleheader win against the University of Chicago, brought the team two games above the .500 mark (13-11). In the second game, senior Heather Roy delivered the game winning hit in the bottom of the

Leading off Tobi Hill, a junior from Portage, watches carefully to know when to run to the next base. Her skills enhanced the team's perfomance. (PR Photo)

seventh inning to clinch the win. The Dutch advanced to the tournament for the tenth consecutive year this season and obtained second place in the regular season MIAA standings and the second seed in the conference tournament. Once again this year, the team achieved over 20 victories, with a 21 -16 record. The Dutch ended this year's softball season with a second place finish. There were many happy faces at the end of the year, especially for those who had won various awards. Six players were voted to the MIAA allconference softball teams. First team honorees were junior pitcher Kim Grotenhuis, senior shortstop Roy, and junior catcher Scott. Voted to the second team were senior outfielder Angie Cieilski, freshman outfielder and designated hitter Kathi Grotenhuis and senior third baseman Sarah Paccione. Kim Grotenhuis was named to the GTE/ CoSIDA College Division Softball Academic All-District team for the second consecutive year. While Scott and Grotenhuis were named to the Division III Central All-Region softball team. Scott was also named first-team honoree for the second consecutive season while Grotenhuis was voted on to the second team. This season the Dutch proved that they could easily live up to their past years' accomplishments, and even surpassed them.

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J u n i o r Joe Kattelus stretches his arm and watches his shot put soar. His long throw was good enough to obtain a first place in this event. (PR Photo) S t r i v i n g to have a successful hand-off juniors Chris Kerrins and Curtis Tyler put in all their effort. They proved themselves and the Dutch won this 400 relay. (PR Photo) '

T h e 5,000 meter run is a very tough mental race, but luckily, junior Joe Phillips and sophomore Tim Cupery were ready. The duo raced against each other often in this race. (PR Photo)

T h e Dutch approached the 2000 season with some uncertainty. With the arrival of their new coach, Derek Chavis, they knew that they were in for a lot of hard work. However, with this uncertainty also came many assurances. The team returned 25 letterwinners from the past season and were led by outstanding senior tri-captains Jeff Kauffman of Minnetonka, Minnesota, Chris Kerrins of Lansing, and Kevin Richardson of Custer. The team was also returning the 10,000 meter champion senior Paul Berke. The runners, jumpers, and throwers began their outdoor season after a long winter of training, including a spring break training trip down to Atlanta, Georgia. Here, they competed at the Morehouse College Relays and at the Emory University Invitational. The trip was positive for the team because it allowed them to work hard at their events, while also being able to spend their free time together, and getting to know each other well. In their opening MIAA dual meet, the Dutch won a 101-53 victory over Alma. The team was feeling confident and was depending on the good coaching skills of Coach Chavis. Junior Joe Kattelus won the discus during this meet with an outstanding NCAA Division 111 conditional qualifying throw of 156 feet, 2 inches. Unfortunately, the Dutch suffered a loss to the difficult opponent, Calvin College in a 106-43 defeat. However, the Dutch did not

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walk away empty handed. The 1,600-meter relay team of Curtis Tyler, Kerrins, Garett Childs, and Ed Perez established a new school record at 3:20.9. The old record was set in 1995 with a time of 3:21.21. Competing at the Hillsdale Invitational proved to turn out some excellent performances for the Dutch. The 4 x 400 relay team finished second at the meet, tying the school record once again. Ben Freebum had an amazing day, hanging with the Division I high-jumpers, and himself achieving a jump of 6 feet, 8 inches. The MIAA Field Day hosted on two extremely warm days at Calvin College produced four Dutch conference champions. Freshman Tim Hoogewind won the shot-put with a throw of 51-0 feet, obtaining the only field event championship. Childs won the heart-pounding 1,500 meter run in a time of 3:58.78, junior Steve Rabuck captured the 800-meter run in an outstanding race coming in with a time of 1:54.41, and Perez won the 400-meter hurdles with a time of 54.25 seconds. The team ended with a third place finish in the MIAA, and were very excited about their accomplishments throughout the season. They established some extremely good times this season, and gained confidence in the coaching abilities of new Head Coach Chavis. Next year will hopefully once again prove itself to be a successful season for this wonderfully talented and close-knit team.

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il 200 meter dash. Many distance runners believed this race helped strengthen them for their longer races. (PR Photo)

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T e a m m a t e s , seniorsRob Struck, Paul Berke, and sophomore Dylan Wade rely on each other to pull through the race. This 3,000 meter race is grueling, but fast. (PR Photo)

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Courtney Mum leans hard over the hurdles. She placed first for the Dutch in the 100-meter hurdles many times during the season. (PR Photo)

Post push themselves in the 5,000 meter run. Being a difficult race, only the best athletes can win. (PR Photo)

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Natalia VanderHoek gets herself set in the blocks. With the gun shot, she worked for a great start for the 400 meter race. (PR Photo)

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themselves in the 800-meter run. junior Shannon Oakley, and sophomores Sarah Schripsema and Anna King race hard for the finish line. Schripsema finished first in the race with her teammates following closely behing her. (PR Photo)

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begins the 400-meter race with a great start. Looking for a top finish, she went on to place fourth in the race. (PR Photo)

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J \ . history of high achievement is what the women's track team is known for. The Dutch came into this season with 15 returning letter winners and 35 newcomers. New, first-year Head Coach Derek Chavis picked up right where the team left off with outstanding coaching and leadership. The past head coach, Mark Northuis, also coached Cross-country and handed over the responsibility to Chavis so that he could focus on coaching the distance runners. The team was led by co-captains, senior Ashley Pries of Byron Center and junior Erica Torgerson of Weidman. Senior Jenny Ernst, an outstanding returning runner who achieved NCAA AU-American distinction in crosscountry and track, also returned to the team. Unfortunately, she was injured and was unable to complete the season. The Dutch began their outdoor season with their annual spring break trip. This year the team traveled to a new location, Atlanta, Georgia, in order to train and bond for a week before their grueling season began. The team competed at the Morehouse College Relays and at the Emory University Invitational. During the Morehouse meet, the Dutch crowned three champions in the coaching debut of Derek Chavis. The week proved to be a vital component to the team's success this year, bringing the team close together and toughening them up for the upcoming season. In their opening meets of the MIAA, the Flying Dutch obtained a pair of wins, beating Alma 111-43 and St. Mary's 143-10. The team e captured firsts in 15 out of 18 events against Alma and was also a first for the Dutch to compete in women's collegiate pole vaulting.

The Hillsdale Relays proved to be an outstanding meet for the Dutch, resulting in two school records. One of the oldest records still remaining on the books was the 4 x 100 relay, which was broken at this meet by Pries, Karen Clark, Courtney Munz, and Torgerson with a winning time of 50.52 seconds. The previous mark was 50.8 seconds set in 1982. Emily Sowers also captured a school record in the discus, with a NCAA Division III best of 154 feet, 8 inches. On a warm, spring day, the track team competed at Calvin College for the 109th annual MIAA Track and Field Championships. The Dutch had three conference champions. Sowers, unsurprisingly, won the discus for the third consecutive year with a league record throw of 151-9, while sophomore Sarah Burgess successfully defended her title in the shotput with a throw of 41-3 1/2. Capping off these victories, Torgerson won the 400-meter hurdles with a time of 1:06.14, beating the defending league champion. The team ended up finishing second with Calvin winning the top spot in the MIAA. For two Dutch athletes, the season did not end there. Sowers and Torgerson competed at the Division III Nationals held in Naperville, Illinois. Sowers finished third in the nation in the discus, while Torgerson finished eleventh out of eighteen athletes in the grueling event of the heptathalon. This was once again an outstanding season for the Flying Dutch women's track and field team because of teamwork that accomplished their goals. Coach Chavis also proved himself to be a key element to the team's success and led the Dutch in the tradition of being successful.

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W i t h enrollment reaching higher numbers than ever, students pushed the boundaries ofthe campus community. With freshmen anticipating the start of their college years and seniors looking forward to graduation, the student body came together to overcome new challenges. Alcohol, sexual assault, and the Greek system were scrutinized by students and administration, as new policies were introduced.With the new Millennium came a fresh determination for a better campus. ^

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freshmen keep the crowd yelling at the annual Pull. The sophomores went on to win the competition, but both crowds were very enthusiastic. (Photo by Monica Vandenend)

Alexis Oosting, Nate Whitmyer, and Kati Hoffman enjoy the sunshine and their puppy at the Labor Day picnic in the pine grove. The band Domestic Problems was the entertainment for the day. (Photo by Kristin Lamers)

the band Domestic Problems, senior Libby Folkert enjoys the warm fall day. The picnic was held because classes were in session on the Labor Day holiday. (Photo by Kristin Lamers) â&#x20AC;˘ ' ' ' H i m m to their next adventure an O.A. group walks back from their meeting. The O.A.'s kept the students at Orientation very busy with many activities throughout the weekend. (Photo by Ronette Blank)

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Seniors Robin Aalderink Holland

L a n g u a g e Arts C o m p o s i t e

Andy Aardema Kalamazoo

Computer Science

Khurrum Ahmed Karachi, Pakistan

Geology

Meridith Akins Gaithsburg, M D

Communications

Lindsay Albers H a m i l t o n ...Language Arts C o m p o s i t e

Rob Allison Kalamazoo

Psychology

Katherine Alverson Holland

Exercise Science

Elizabeth Alvesteffer Whitehall

Communications V"-, 'â&#x20AC;˘ v^W 0 *..

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Sarah Lynn Anders S o u t h Butler, N Y

Music/Theatre

Elizabeth Anderson M a l t a , IL

Communications

Dana E Andrews Petoskey

Business Administration

Ramona Angelescu Romania

Poli, Sci./Bus. A d m i n .

Andrea Apol F a r m i n g t o n Hills

English

6 e t h Artman Lakeport

Social Work

Meredith A Arwady K a l a m a z o o ...Vocal P e r f o r m . / English

Irina Arsumanova Wyoming

Chemistry

Allison Ash G r o s s e Pointe

Art History

6assam Atallah Cyprus

Math/Physics

Ryan Atwell M u s c a t i n e , IA

Rel./Psych./Phil.

Elizabeth M Bailey Okemos

Psychology/Sociology

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Aalderink Baumann

Nathan Bair Holland

Engineering

Michelle Salcerski Westerville. O H . . L a n g . Comp./EI. Ed.

Ross Scaparro Baldwin Lansing

Political Science

Michelle E Barnett Alpena

Psychology

Glenda Mae Barnhart Wyoming

Social Work

Lisa B a r t l e t t Mt, Vernon, I N

Sociology

Anjanette Bauer B e s s e m e r ...Music E d u c a t i o n / G e r m a n

Nicole Y Baumann Zealand

the span of one's lifetime, college may seem like a small part — only four years out of forty, sixty, eighty. Yet, at the end of their senior year, most Hope students would beg to differ. Not only do memories of college, like well-kept baby books and family albums, last for years, the bonds that are formed have the ability to last a lifetime. One of these bonds is that of friendship, and of all the results of college, this bond is one of the strongest. When looking back, senior Bill Murdoch said, "New relationships made up some of the best times of my four years at Hope. I think that finding people who shared my interests provided a sense of security that was able to grow into true friendship over the years." Most of his classmates would agree with him. There are many other aspects of the college experience. Some are ridiculous, others sad, and a couple are mind-blowing. Take the experience of senior Stacey Kemerer. She remembered an attempt to determine how many people could be stuffed into a Kollen Hall room and still be able to breathe. "The grand total was twenty-six," she said. And why did these people do this? Not only did it serve as a study break, it solved the age-old question: "Exactly how big are the rooms in Kollen

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Hall?" Of course, the college experience was much more than a lot of people in tight spaces. It also involved a fair amount of giving back to the community. At Hope, there were many ways to do this, and among them is the service fraternity. Alpha Phi Omega. Senior member Christy Witte said, "I valued the time 1 was able to spend giving blood, working in a community house, and helping Women in Transition. Helping people left an impression on me that I will remember my entire life." From the dorm, the athletic field, and the friends, to the real world, the memories of college are everlasting. Wherever we go after graduating from college, the memories of college will follow us and give us something to look back on.

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Seniors Kevin A Bazan Allegan

Psychology/Spanish

Julie Beglin Marshal!

Special E d u c a t i o n - L . D .

Nicholas Belill Clio

Chemistry

Jill Bennink Mason

Vocal P e r f o r m a n c e

Erik Berg Lansing

Business A d m i n i s t r a t i o n

Katherine Berghosrt Hudsonville

Chemistry

Clayton J Bergsma Holland

Bus. A d m i n . / E x e r . Sci.

Paul L Berke Park R i d g e . 1L ...Engineering/Physics

All in Family i

people talk about the traditions that Hope College has, but it is also important to recognize the tradition that the college is for families. Some families have had five generations of their family attend Hope. In fact, the number of generation students (2nd- 5th generations) at Hope College is about 375, almost 13 percent of the student body. About 80-95 generation students enter Hope each year, but this year the graduating class of 2003 had a record setting 105 students. This surpasses the previous record of 10! entering generation students in the graduating class of 1987. Being a generation student, I know what it feels like to have Hope College in your blood. Although it was a family tradition, my parents did not pressure me to attend their Alma Mater. I chose the college because I was excited to be part of the family that I had heard so much about for so long.

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Many other generation students, including senior Lisa Bartlett (5th generation) and junior Kristin Brondyke (3rd generation), agreed that they did not feel any pressure to attend Hope College, Although being a generation student does not necessarily make a difference in pressure to attend a school or the treatment received while one attends that school, there are some exciting connections. One connection that generation students have is the stories that they hear 33 of the 105 freshman generation students attended the about Hope event during orientation that was planned for them. (PR College from Photo) their parents and/or grandparents. These stories have connected the generations of Hope attendees and have given us each a home. Sophomore and fifth generation student, Jacob Van Pernis states, "It feels like 1 have roots here." These roots are what we share with both our fellow students now and the generations that have gone before us.

Carrie L Berlin Eastpointe

StudioArt/Art History

Reid Beyerlein Royal Oak ..Bus. A d m i n . / E c o n o m i c s

Sara Bishop Dewilt

Poli. S c i . / B u s . A d m i n .

Tar a Blacquiere Grand Rapids

Phys. Ed./Sec. Ed.

Pat Blake W a u c o n d a , IL

Business A d m i n .

Bryan Boersma Holland

Communications

Chad Bollinger Petoskey

Business A d m i n i s t r a t i o n

Michael C Bona Livonia

S o c . S t u d . C o m p . / E I . Ed.

Jenette Bongiorno Oxford

Psychology/Religion

Mark Boss C h a r l e v o i x . . B u s i n e s s Administration

Howard Bouton Hinsdale, IL

English/Comm.

Tom Bouwens Zeeland

Chemistry

Jaclyn Brower G r a n d R a p i d s ..Social Studies C o m p .

Tawny Brinson Holland

Business

Michael Brinks Byron C e n t e r

Studio Art

Curtis Brinks W h e a t o n , IL

Biology

Krista M Brewer Middleville

Accounting

L e t t y Bowling Portage

French/Spanish

Kerri Bouws Brookfield, WI

Political Science

Gretchen Bouwer Holland

S e n i o r

Vocal M u s i c E d u c a t i o n

C l a s s

Angela A Brown Grand Haven

English

Rebekah Brown Holland

Elementary Education

Joshua Brugger Political S c i e n c e

Grand Haven

Seth Bruggers Lima, Peru

Biology/Chemistry

Jeffery William Brust Palatine, IL

Engineering

Stephanie Bruursema Holland

Psychology

Court Buchanan West Winfield, N Y

Religion

Sarah Buchinger Frankenmuth

Psychology

Aimee M Burdo Portage

Special E d . - E . I . & L . D .

Kara Lee Burk R o c h e s t e r Hills

Theatre/Religion

Oebra Burr Vicksburg ... Business A d m i n i s t r a t i o n

Sarah Bussing Okemos

English/Communications

Bruce Cain St. J o h n s

Political S c i e n c e

Doug Cameron Kalamazoo

Engineering

Shannon Campau Fennville

Psychology

Ann Marie Campion Woodstock

Sociology/Spanish

Jill Ellen Capuano U p p e r Saddle River.NJ .. Social Work

Amy Champaigne South Bend, IN

Social Work

Jason Chapman Grand Rapids

Communications

Michelle Childers Traverse City

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Megan Clapp Kalamazoo

Psychology

Michael Clark Lansing

Special Education

Leslie Cogan Saline

Special Education

Ellen Colenbrander Holland

Accounting

Ruby Cook Fremont

Lang. C o m p . / E l . Ed.

Heather A Coverdale Kalamazoo

Chemistry

Oarin Crask Marsielles, IL

Sociology

Courtney Crawford Portage

week of spring finals leads students to anxiously count down the days until summer. Yet for many Hope College students, this long awaited break means finding a job to pay the large tuition bill. While numerous students seek full-time day jobs, several students find themselves working another type of full time - 24 hours a day, at summer camp. Sophomore Lori Geuder is one of those who returned to her childhood reveries and volunteered to spend her summer romping through the woods. Her positive experiences as a childhood camper and a gentle nudge from God sparked her desire to help other kids experience the same exciting time. Both Geuder and sophomore Tara Costing, sacrificed their "relaxing" summers to work at a local camp to encourage kids in faith and fun. At their camp, weekly events ranged from "Big Night," a series of mud games and an obstacle course, to a rodeo with four of the camp's sixty horses. The rodeo games included a chance for campers to take revenge on their counselors by using waterguns to remove flour from their faces in a game called "Bulls-eye." The small lake provided yet another area to engage in some creative games. Once campers passed the swim test by swimming to the buoy and back, they could partake in Water Olympics; relay.

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sandcastle-building contest, and "Swan Lake," a unique twist on synchronized swimming. Through these and many other events, the enthusiastic campus braved homesickness and enjoyed the camp experience. Geuder and Costing represent a large number of students who chose to delay the thrust into adulthood, and brought new meaning to the statement "all work and no play." But before you complain about your 40 hour per week minimumwage job, consider this: 24 hours a day, six days a week $0.22 an hour. "The pay was low, but seeing campers reluctant to leave was worth it," said Costing. For many counselors, it is a much better alternative to working the summer away behind a desk or cash register.

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Seniors Amanda K Creighton Lombard, IL

Bus. A d m i n i s t r a t i o n

Brian Crocker A n n A r b o r ...Business A d m i n i s t r a t i o n

Ericka Cunningham C a r s o n City

Biology

Lee Ann Cuny H i c k o r y Hills, IL

Biology

Kristy Oalrymple Plainwell

Psychology

Christina L Oamhuis Nunica

Social W o r k

K a t e Oavelaar Holland

Psychology/Religion

Oeidre DeKam Kalamazoo

Chemistry/Biology

Shuffling Practice and Class

by Heather Swope

i M e for sports at college, initially, seemed like an impossible task for itibst entering freshman. College life was busy enough with the time required for studying and attending classes, not to mention socializing. If you added in the twelve plus hours spent at practices, games, and traveling time throughout the week, athletes ostensibly seemed to have an impossible schedule. Yet, those freshmen athletes who play for all four years had to find enough time to fit in something they loved to do, athletics. Though this may have been hard at first, by the time they were

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seniors, most found that through hard work, they could fit in both academics and athletics. For senior basketball forward/center Lisa Hoekstra, time management was not a problem. "Playing basketball helped me more than anything," she said. "1 wanted to be prepared for the games, so 1 knew I had to get my work done and get sleep the night before." Many times, the skills and time management that athletes learn help them when they are not participating in a sport. A sport can also teach athletes to look at things in perspective and work hard. Senior Dan Wegner, who also participated in athletics for four years, agreed that his participation in sports was actually an asset. "My time management was actually better during the season," he said, "because 1 knew it had to be." All in all, most seniors had no regret that they spent some of their last year in college on the court, on the field, or in the pool. With time management skills gained, they were able to have a great experience in the process. Wegner confirmed this and said, "It was the best experience of my life."

Jill OeSoer Traverse City ....Lang. C o m p . / E l . Ed.

Todd OeSoer Muskegon

M u s i c Education

Alexander Paul OeHaan Holland

Psychology

6anu Demiralp Turkey

History C o m p o s i t e

Robin Oemitroff Beulah

Psychology

Stephan Dettmar Germany

English/French

Rebecca OeVries Indianapolis, IN

Musical T h e a t r e

Jonathan OeWaal Kalamazoo

Business Administration

Patricia OeYoung Traverse City

Special Education

Zack Dickinson Reed City

C o m p u t e r Science

Philip H Dillingham IV Dearborn

Econ./ Int'l Studies

Sarah Dixon Birmingham

Spanish/ El.Ed.

Colleen Doyle R o c h e s t e r Hills . B i o c h e m . / C o m p . S c i .

Justin Dragoo Ligonier, IN

Chemistry

Katherine R Drop Iowa City, IA

Theatre

Brian Dryfhout Worth, IL

Communications

Emily Du Bois Eaton Rapids

Political Science

Sara Duffey Marshall

E l e m e n t a r y Education

Jenny Dukes Hastings

L e a r n i n g Disabilities

Uena Durante C h i c a g o , IL

S e n i o r

Psych./Social Work

C l a s s '

Amy K Edlefson T r a v e r s e City

Theatre

Alison CF Eichmann D o w n e r s G r o v e , IL

English

Joy L Eisenga McBain

Music Performance

Karen Elliott Clare

Business A d m i n i s t r a t i o n

Kristin Elsholz Dundee

SpecialEducation-L.D.

Katie Ergang G r a n d R a p i d s ....Spec.Education-L.D.

Kathryn Erickson Grand Haven

L a n g . C o m p . / El.Ed.

Jennifer Ernst Westerville, O H

Art

Jennifer Esterline Coldwater

Engineering

January Estes Holly

Psychology/Sociology

Lindsay Etheridge West Olive

Business/Poli. S c i e n c e

John M Fairchild Royal Oak

Psychology/Sociology

Michelle Fangmeier Inver G r o v e , M N

Engineering

Erin Faulk Dublin, O H

Dance

Michelle Fawley Portage

English/El, Ed.

Melissa Joy Feenstra Grand Haven

Chemistry

Joslin Feinauer Royal O a k . . . Ph il o s o p h y / P s y c h o l o g y

Chad Ferguson Roscommon

Geology

Melinda Fischer Midland

Lang. Comp./Education

Joseph Fitzsimmons Jenison

Business A d m i n i s t r a t i o n

e S e n i o r

C l a s s

Edlefson Fuqua

David fleming Grand Rapids

Comm./Theatre

Elizabeth Folkert Hudsonville

Biology/P.E.

Christopher Formsma Grand Haven

English

Jesse Forquer Edmore

Business Administration

Gregory M Frens Grand Rapids

Vocal M u s i c Ed.

Chris Frentz Haslett

Chemistry

Aaron Fritzsche Okemos

English/German

Emily Fuqua Ann Arbor

an obvious goal of preparing for the future, many of Hope's students have taken advantage of internships this year. Available through Career Services, internships are a great way to get your feet wet, so to speak. The goal of an internship is to promote the various job opportunities that are available and help students see if what they are interested in is the right match for them after college. Following his love of soccer and searching the intern center through the college, senior and exercise science major, Doug Sweester worked for a pro soccer team in Massachusetts. For away games, Sweester set up transportation, hotel accommodations, and made sure the opposing team was ready to host. "1 also had to set up the stadium which included concessions, making sure the field was okay, press box, locker rooms, the singer for the National Anthem, and security. We ran the stadium during the game and we had to tear it down afterwards," said Sweester. Through internships, students are pushed into the real world with real world responsibilities. Internships are categorized into the following six areas; arts/humanities/politics, business/ communications, computer science/engineering, health/human services, natural sciences, and nonprofit. Each of these has the opportunity to fulfill academic credit. Students who are juniors and seniors have the

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Getting opportunity to apply for off-campus internships as part of the Philadelphia Center, the Chicago Metropolitan Semester, the New York Arts Program, the Oak Ridge Science Semester, or the Washington Honors Semester. Students live in the city and through an interview system, are able to select an internship, which they feel will best suit their needs. Not only do students gain experience in the work field, but being on their own in a new city is an opportunity for personal growth. Senior Chad Bollinger spent fall semester living and working in Philadelphia. "Working at the Four Seasons Hotel gave me insight into the professional world. And living in Philly gave me a chance to experience big city life which is something I would not have been able to get out of living in Holland," Bollinger said. Whether students choose to do a local internship or one which requires a big move, the knowledge and skills learned are invaluable.

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Seniors Seth Gardner Battle C r e e k

Music Education

Michael Gentile Holland

Business A d m i n i s t r a t i o n

S c o t t Gerhardt Petoskey

Econ./Business Admin.

6 e t s y Gibbs Grand Haven

Social Work

Laura Gibson G r a n d Blanc . Special E d u c a t i o n - ! , . D .

Carrie A Gilligan Kalamazoo . Bus.Admin./Psychology

Nicole Giovanardi N a p o l e a n .... Business A d m i n . / F r e n c h

Jennifer Gliesman Macomb

Math/Physics

Adding Dimensions to Life

by Kristin Lamers

traditional student spends most of their time trying to get their studying done so they can go out and do other things. But for several students at Hope, their goal is to get things done so they can start their studying. Many of these study-seeking moments are sought by married students. Senior Eric Nichols and his wife, junior Kylee Nichols said, "Study time does not begin for us until our daughter Reagan's bedtime, which is 9:00pm and can make for some very long study nights." Another married senior, Todd Timmer also said, "It is hectic, I'm in class while she's working and when I get home I have to do homework. It's been tough balancing homework and spending time with my wife."

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While it can be a struggle to be married in college, there are many positive aspects that outnumber the negatives. The Nichols also said, " We are a support system for each other. We carry the weight for each other when one of us is having a rough day or week. We are each other's cheering section." "I've talked to several students that are married and everyone 1 have talked to has gotten better academic grades. When you are married you have more to focus on than just classes and that is a motivation," said Timmer. Goals for seniors also change after they are married. They are no longer able to focus on themselves, but they must also include the family they now belong to and the responsibilities that come along with that. "As a mother, my goal is to give Reagan every extra advantage as a child and a potential student. I never want Reagan to have to suffer for her parents youth, or laziness. At her birth, I devoted myself to her, so she would never be denied any opportunities because of those two things. As a student, 1 haven't set any grade or study standards for myself. I work extremely hard, not for myself, but for the students I will eventually teach, so 1 have enough knowledge to educate them. That may mean an A or C grade really is not that important."

Eric Goodman Okemos

Economics/Philosophy

Laurie Gorter Grand Rapids

Special Ed.-L.D.

Brian Grabinski Spring L a k e

Soc.Stud.Comp./Educ.

Travis Graham Hudsonville

Biology

Janette Griebe Ann Arbor

Biology

Daniel Griggs Ada

English/Religion

Phillip Haan Grand Rapids

Accounting

Carolynn J Haase Ft. Wayne, IN

Psychology

Laura Hahn Midland

Spanish/El. Ed.

M a t t Hahnfield Midland

Comp. Sci./Comm.

Ashley Hall Frankfort, IN

Lang. C o m p o s i t e

Jill Harkema Holland

Exercise Science

Jennifer Harvey Columbus, OH

Spanish/ El. Ed.

M a t t Hassenrik Holland

Business Administration

Todd Haulenbeek Kalamazoo

Religion

Andrea Hays Williamston

Business A d m i n .

Trena Hedley Lansing

Business/Psychology

Bradley J Herrema Grand Rapids

Spanish/Biology

Kathie Herweyer Kalamazoo

E x e r c i s e Science

Kristin Hess L a k e Orion

S e n i o r

Biology/Chemistry

C l a s s '

Seniors Amanda Heydon Rockford

Business A d m i n i s t r a t i o n

Laura Hill Holland

Nursing

Susan Hinman Beverly Hills

Chemistry

Johnny Ho Business A d m i n i s t r a t i o n

Holland

Timothy Hoebeke Walker

English/Secondary Ed

Lisa Hoekstra Grandville

Bus. A d m i n . / C o m m .

Bethany Hoffman Park Forest, 1L

Communications

K a t i Hoffman Vicksburg

Special E d u c a t i o n - E . I .

Heather Hofman Kentwood

Lang. C o m p o s i t e

Stacy Hoglund Yorktown, IN

Psychology

Dawn Hollidge Grosse Pointe

Sociology

Erin M Horrigan Holland

Nursing

Katie Horsman Battle C r e e k

Chemistry

Sarah Hossink Holland

Psychology

Ross E Howell Mt. Pleasant

Political Science

Angella Huddleston W i l m o r e , KY

Dance/English

Jeremy Hylen Charlotte ....English/Classical Studies

Stephanie Hyma Carpentersville, IL

Bus. A d m i n .

Lori Jean Irvine Rochester, N Y

English

Brad A Irving East G r a n d R a p i d s

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Psychology

C l a s s

Heydon Johnson

Brock fsanhart Dewitt

Business

Kari Jackson Canton

Engineering/Spanish

Lori Jackson Lake Odessa

D a n c e / E l . Ed.

Annie Jakosz D o w n e r s G r o v e , IL

Lang. Comp.

Tyler Jansen Delton

Biology/Religion

Cathleen Jaworowski G r a n d Rapids ....Philosophy/Religion

Edward E J e w e t t C r o w n Point. IN

Bus. A d m i n .

Joshua M Johnson Eagan, M N

many women all over the world, the night is no longer theirs. It has been stolen by those who rape, beat and murder. The Women's Issues Organization (WIO) is trying to change this. In coordination with a worldwide effort, WIO sponsored Hope's annual "Take Back the Night" march in the evening of September 30. The keynote speaker for the evening was English professor, Linda Dove. Psychology professor, Jane Dickie, along with others followed, delivering speeches at sites around the college campus where known acts of violence have occurred. The purpose of the demonstration was to make people aware of violence against women and domestic assaults. This effective demonstration gives women, as senior Alison Eichmann, chair of the program, said, a hope for the future. "Take Back the Night" gives students the opportunity to understand what happens in other people's lives. These demonstrations show reality for some women. "Take Back the Night" was designed to allow students to join together and support victims. "It is really empowering. It is hard to share your own story. But this creates a safe space to share," said senior Christine Trinh, co-President of WIO. Trinh also said that victims are able to reclaim

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Take Sack their own rights, to be in the dark and do things that men can do on a daily basis. "Take Back the Night" began in Germany in 1973 as a response to sexual assaults, rapes, and murders. Hope has been participating in "Take Back the Night" for approximately 10 years. Dickie sees the march as a way for women to show their independence. "Women are saying they can walk around in the dark and not be afraid of being attacked by men," Dickie said. At some campuses, men are not permitted to participate. However, Hope encourages men who are against violence toward women to participate. "Professionally, as a woman faculty member, it is important to be supportive," Dove said. "It is also important to get the (Hope) community involved. This year a new stop was added. It recognized all of the assaults that have gone silent.

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Seniors Katie Johnson Kentwood

Lang. Comp.

Shari Louise Johnson New Hope, M N

Theatre/English

Michelle Jones Grand Rapids

Lang. Comp.

Kelly Joos Okemos

Biology/Chemistry

Aaron Jubar Holly

Biology

Jennifer Kamphuis Grandville

Kinesiology

Benjamin M Kapenga Hamilton

Social W o r k

Jennifer Kasperski Coldwater

Special E d u c a t i o n

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time for homework comes around, there is always another activity that's far more appealing and demands attention. Maybe a favorite television show is on or a group down the hall needs a fourth person to play euchre. "It is bad, but everyone does it," freshman Monica Armstrong said matter-of-factly. Procrastination. For some, it almost takes pleasure intervening and preoccupying our time with things far more trivial than the task at hand. But we give in anyway. "Some people work best under pressure, but for those who don't, [procrastination] adds stress [they]

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don't need. We do it to ourselves," freshman Anne Patterson, states logically. Other people work best in a relaxed atmosphere where they are able to finish tasks ahead of time. Usually, people are aware that they are procrastinating when they do it, but it does not seem to be a big deal, not until they start trying to get their work done. "It always comes back to haunt you," said sophomore, Jacob Cain with a tone of experience. Some students think that they have been able to put a stop to their own procrastination since they have come to college. Sophomore Elizabeth Otto seems to be on her way to curing her procrastination. "In high school I was the queen of procrastination and thought that I did my best work under pressure. Since coming to college, I have had to manage my time better and procrastinating just simply does not fit into my busy schedule. 1 also found that my best work can be done earlier, rather than the last minute." So why do we do it? Maybe being under pressure and finishing things in a fixed amount of time adds excitement, a thrill, an adrenaline rush, so to speak. But whatever the reason is, freshman Kjersti Teachman said, "I'll deal with it later."

Beverly K a t t G r a n d Haven

English

Peter Kellepourey Nashville

Communications

Quinn Kelley Barrington. IL

English

Stacey Kemerer Brant

Dance/French

Shannon Kenny W h e a t o n , IL ....Elementary Education

Paul M Kernstock Bay City

Business Administration

Christopher Kerring Lansing

Business Administration

Curtis Kesler Midland

Business Administration

Angela Mary Kidder Grand Rapids

Art/Religion

Gregory Kilby Plymouth

Business/Spanish

Peter Kim Glenview. 11

English/Sec. Ed.

Kelly Klein DeWitt

L a n g u a g e Arts C o m p o s i t e

Jill Klinger G r a n d Rapids

Special Education

Kelly Kloosterman Traverse City

Accounting

Margaret K l o t t Kalamazoo

Athletic Training

Nicholas Knebl Ludington

Music Performance

Adriann Knepshield Middletown, OH

Communications

Cynthia Knight K a l a m a z o o ... English/Sec. Education

Lori Knudsen Suttons Bay

Physical Education

Kristin Kooiker Jenison

S e n i o r

Nursing/Biology

C l a s s

Seniors Jonathan Kopchick G r a n d R a p i d s ... Poli.Science/Spanish

Sandra Kops Muskegon

Music Education

Jennifer Kossoris Jenison

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Biology/Chemistry

Kristin Kotman Holland

Business A d m i n . / G e r m a n

Michelle Kramer Naperville, IL

Engineering

Linda Laird Holland

L a n g u a g e Arts /El. Ed.

Rachel Lamb Brookfiels. W I

Biology

Benjamin Lane Traverse City

Accounting

6arb Langeland B e l l w o o d , IL

Special E d u c a t i o n

S c o t t Langlois Hopkins

Exercise Science

Tannia Lascano Ecuador

Biology

Tanya J Lasley Ludington

Spanish/Sec.Education

Jeremy Latchaw C h a r l o t t e . . Business A d m i n . / R e l i g i o n

Hazel Lawson Princeton, IL

Engineering

Philip Leete Vienna. VA

Engineering/Dance

Gretchen Lemmen Williamston

Psychology

Melyssa Lenon Mecosta

Mathematics

Janet Librizzi O r l a n d Park, IL L a n g . C o m p . / E l . Ed.

Renee Lick Shelby T o w n s h i p

Biology

PauIR Lillie Roseville, M N

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Jarrod Lippert Alma

Business Administration

Jessica Loomis Holland

Music Performance

Lauri L Loris C h i c a g o , IL

Sociology

Temple Lovelace Granville. O H

Psychology

Chris Lowe Okemos

S o c . S t u d . C o m p . / S e c . Ed,

Melissa Lucar G r a n d v i l l e .. Business A d m i n i s t r a t i o n

Kathryn R MacOoniels Holland

Social W o r k / P s y c h o l o g y

M a t t h e w Mahaffey M o n t e z u m a . IA

year collegc students are asked to become involved in service projects. This year, Lori Fair decided to become a part of Operation Christmas Child and hoped that the campus would choose to participate as well. To her excitement, her expectations were met and exceeded. Faculty, staff, and students came together to fill and then wrap nearly 300 shoe boxes. Filling them with goodies for young children that might otherwise receive nothing for this holiday. The participants had no idea where their box would be sent, only that somewhere a child would be delighted when they got to tear into their very own Christmas present. Junior Ryan Coghill decided to become involved in OCC because he thought it was a good cause. "Christmas is not about getting presents, but the Christian gift of giving to those who have less," said Coghill. Fair became aware of the project when a woman from the Appalachian area, who has been impacted by OCC, was invited to speak at Chapel. By sharing her moving story and an inspiring video. Fair was motivated to get the entire campus community involved. Fair said, "We at the college have been given so

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Christmas For the Children much and I believe we are called as Christians to be a blessing to others in return. If each of us contributes just a little, we collectively can make a big impact on those in need in our world." "Sometimes, we tend to take things for granted. Like the fact that many of us can afford to go to college," said sophomore Elizabeth Otto. "We sometimes forget that there are others in the world who can not even afford to buy Christmas presents for each other. OCC was a great reality check.""

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Seniors Jason Main Six L a k e s

Special E d u c a t i o n - L . D .

Kendra N Maloni C h i c a g o Heights, IL .... Span./P.E./Ed.

M a r y 6 e t h Marchionda New Baltimore

D a n c e / E l . Ed.

Jennifer Mark Manistee

Nursing

Rochelle Marker Lansing

L a n g . C o m p . / E l . Ed.

Laura Markessinis Nassau, N Y

Psychology

Sarah Martin Midland

English

Donna Maupin Northville

Psychology

If the past " " c o u l d , be changed life presented us with a rewind button, we could replay past experiences and change them to create a perfect picture. Pressing this button could also influence us to make better decisions in the future. But, we can not change the past; we can only talk about it. Some seniors at Hope talked about how they would change their college experiences if they could start over as freshmen. As most freshmen discover, the first year of college can be somewhat daunting. Then, participation in activities is often the farthest thing from a harried first year student's mind. With papers due and exams to study for, who has time to play flag football? Senior Tricia Stein said, " I wish I had made more time in my schedule to do more extra

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curricular things during my freshman year." Many have found that doing things outside of the classroom, whether it be playing football or improving the environment, helps to release the stress of academic life while opening the door to new friendships. As college is a multifaceted experience, it offers not only academic stress, but social pressures as well. Peter Kim said, " 1 would have dealt with this stress by rejecting those who said 1 was not good enough. Being loved by God makes me more than good enough, and higher than any standard set by society." With this healthy attitude, along with exercise, Kim said, "1 could have attained a healthy mind, body, and soul, better preparing me for college life." The avoidance of stress seemed to be the overall goal of most seniors. When asked what they would have done differently, the answer was usually an emphatic, "Not worry so much!" Little things, they say, often take care of themselves. As seniors look back on the choices and experiences, they, no doubt, learned how to make decisions for the future. This knowledge will be valuable for the rest of their lives.

Angela Leigh Mayer Holland

L a n g u a g e Arts/El. Ed.

Steven Mc 6ride C h i c a g o , IL

E n g l i s h Literature

Jessica Mc Combs Holland

Communications

Drew McCulley Burton

Business

Kelli Mc Donald Chelsea

Biology/Spanish

Jill Mc Kinnon F a n w o o d . NJ ...Social S t u d i e s / C o m m

Rachel Meengs Muskegon

Special Education-E.I.

Charrie Meints Okemos

Nursing

Leslie Merriman Hastings

Communications

Renee Meyer M o u n t Vernon. 1A

Music Perform

Jennifer L Mill South Haven

English

Michelle Miller Columbia, M D

Biology

Luke Mioduszewski Detroit

Chemistry

Amy J Moldenhauer Walled L a k e

Lang. C o m p / E l . Ed.

Laurel Monette Holton

Business/Spanish

Daniza Monroy Lima, Peru

Special E d u c a l i o n - L . D .

Keri A Moore Lansing

Inst. Music Education

Heather Moran G r o v e City, O H

Special Ed.-L.D.

Kelly Morgan G r a n d Blanc

Business

Kimberly K Morgan Howell

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Kirsten Morian Shelby T o w n s h i p

Business A d m i n .

Jennifer Morris B l o o m f i e l d Hills ....Special E d u c a t i o n

Doug Morton Bernardsville. NJ Bus. A d m i n . / E c o n .

Jessica Mulder Queensbury, N Y

Chemistry

Kathryn Mulder Holland

Biology

Jack Mulder Jr Grand Rapids

Religion/Philosophy

Brittany A Mull Mame

Spanish/El. E d u c a t i o n

Juan Carlos Munoz M e x i c o City

Business Admin.

Peter Myers Western Springs. 1L

Geology

Anna Naber Zeeland

Nursing

Lynae Nagelkirk Zeeland

Nursing

Jessalynn Nagy Canton

Accounting

Erin Najjar Sarasota, FL .Special E d u c a t i o n - L . D .

Caroline J Newell Reed City

Biology/Chemistry

Greg Nienhouse Spring L a k e . . B u s i n e s s A d m i n i s t r a t i o n

Melissa Nienhuis Zeeland

Nursing

Kortney Niles Grand Blanc

English/ C o m m .

Melissa Norris Pinckney

Communications

Joni K Norwood Muskegon

Vocal Per./ Bus. A d m i n .

Andrew J Ohm Grand Blanc

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Morian Padilla r' liHl

;g Kristy K Oldham Lansing

Exercise Science

Alexis Oosting Spring Lake

Special Ed.-L.D.

Christine L Orejuela Grand Rapids

Studio Art

Janelle Orzechowski Mantague

Lang. C o m p o s i t e

Andrew K Otis East Jordan

German/Art

Amy Renae Otteson Mt. Vernon, O R

Music Education

Sarah Paccione Kalamazoo

Engineering

Rachel Padilla Jenison

are many fund-raising programs on our campus. Too often we forget about the community which suiTounds us. Going to college we have all grown in one way or another. This is something we all have in common. We are also called to give. Often we think we will give when we get. Christ does not call us to give out of our great but out of our little our now. With the help of a Soup Dinner, many people, and an all powerful God, Hope College gave to the community and made one family's days just a little better. Tana Ferguson and Kimberly VanDerWende, both juniors at Hope, set to praying for what to do to raise funds for people in the community and specifically to whom the funds should go. When it was decided a Soup Dinner would be the way to raise funds, the organization Higher Horizons and a single mom were selected. Ferguson set to work on ceramic bowls that would sell for $8 a piece. These bowls would be used at the dinner and the people could take them home afterward. With the help and supervision of the Art Department, Rob and Bill Mayer over 200 bowls were made and used for the purpose of this

Nursing

' c m H e a r t s meal. Because God had revealed Himself through art to Ferguson, she felt the entertainment of the evening should consist of students who had experienced the same. The evening was full of music and poetry. Those who collected donations for bread and who helped more or less behind the scenes were Erin Hoopes, Angela Kidder, and Todd Timmer. The soup and staff were generously provided by the Hope College Dining Services. With the proceeds from the event, a refrigerator/ freezer, a stove, and a microwave were bought. Even after these purchases were made, there was money leftover which will also be going back to the community.

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Seniors Laura J Parsons Midland

Biology

Jaime Partridge M a r y s v i l l e ....Special E d u c a t i o n - L . D .

Ted Patrick Shepherd

Business A d m i n i s t r a t i o n

Brian Paul Bad Axe

Political S c i e n c e

Kemberlee Pease K a l a m a z o o ..Psychology/Social W o r k

Kristina Pecora Lansing

Psychology

Shonda Perdue L a i n g s b u r g ....Special E d u c a t i o n - L . D .

Erica N Perez Flint

Poli. S c i e n c e / S e c . Ed.

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students of the Vienna Summer School program is to make it to school on the first morning in the city. Whether by train, bus, or on foot, the students, scattered with host families around Austria's most famous city, and capital, must all meet back at the AustroAmerican Institute, the home base for the program. The lessons and experiences that this trip is able to give to its participants go far beyond the classrooms they spend their mornings in. Five days a week students meet for morning classes, while the afternoons and evenings are spent exploring one of Europe's most famous cities, getting acquainted

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with its art museums, operas, shops, restaurants and pubs, and more. "My experience in Vienna is one I will never forget," said junior Sara Lamers. "The city of Vienna itself was so wonderful â&#x20AC;&#x201D; so rich with history and culture. I loved the pace of the city, the intensity, the sense of inspiration is provided me. Some of my favorite times were those spent wandering through the streets, stopping for coffee at an outdoor cafe before ducking into an art gallery to experience culture firsthand." Vienna Summer School 1999 also took students traveling every weekend. The group spent weekends together in Salzburg, Prague, Budapest, and hiking in the Austrian Alps. The first weekend in Austria is an orientation weekend, spent in the small city of Kirchberg, where the whole village seems to be accustomed to being bombarded by two bus loads of Hope Students early every May. A free weekend is also taken; some students stay in Vienna, while other travel to cities like Venice or Munich. Dr. Hemenway led the trip again, as he has for the past few decades, still able to outdo most of the students on the trip, including hiking in the alps. "Doc's general love and enthusiasm for the city were contagious," said Lamers.

Parsons Riekse

Ryan Peters Traverse City

Business/Spanish

Jennifer P e t t Holland

Communications

Jonathan Phillips Traverse City

Business

Jennifer Pierce South Haven...Fine Arts C o m p . / E l . E d .

Christopher Poest Brunswick, OH

Religion

6ecca Potts C a r m e l , IN

Biology

Ashley M Pries Byron C e n t e r

English/Sec. Ed.

Marie Provost Allen Park

Psychology/Religion

Erica Puntel Centerville, O H

History/Religion

Jennifer L Pyszora Mt. C l e m e n s ...Psychology/Sociology

Joanne M Randinitis Plymouth

Biology

Karl Rasche St. L o u i s . M O

C o m p . Sci./Physics

Joshua M Rasdall Durango, C O

Music Performance

David Rataj Traverse City

Biology

Rebecca Renner South Haven

Bus. A d m i n . / E c o n .

Matthew Reynolds Lansing

English/Chemistry

Patricia J Rhiew Farmington Hills

Vocal P e r f o r m .

Kimberly Richardson w

Sanford

Nursing

Douglas Richter Hinsdale, IL

Bus. A d m i n . / E c o n .

Jamie Riekse G r a n d Rapids

S e n i o r

Accounting

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Sarah Bobbins Alpena

M a t h / S c i . C o m p . / E l . Ed.

Anne Rodeck Traverse City....Spanish/Lang. C o m p .

Erin Rodenhouse Grand Rapids

French/English

Renee Rooks Grand Rapids

English

Heather Roy Alpena

Biology

Holly M Russcher Fennville

English/History

Bob Rutherford D o w n e r s G r o v e . IL ..English/Sec. Ed.

Emily Saalfeld East L a n s i n g

Accounting

Esnart Sakala Lusaka, Z a m b i a . . . . B u s . A d m i n . / E c o n .

Talandila Sakala Clare

Business A d m i n i s t r a t i o n

Guergana Sazleykova Bulgaria

International Studies

Aaron R Schantz Hastings

Social Studies C o m p .

Kyle Schaub Suttons Bay

Chemistry

Kathryn E Schmidt Fort W a y n e , I N

Span.Ant'l Studies

Leigh Ann Schmidt Estes Park, C O ...Lang.Comp./El. Ed.

Kurt Scholtens Kennesaw, GA

Chemistry

Wm Patrick Schoonveld Grand Rapids

Computer Science

David Jon Schout Holland

Music

Anne E Schrock Mason

Exercise Science

Lori A Sciortino Findlay, O H

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Robbins Smith

Lesley Ann Sheldon Grand Rapids

Business A d m i n .

Katie Shelley Saginaw

Studio Art

Amy Shineman Fultonville. N Y

Nursing

Lori Simmer Clare

Business Administration

Kathleen M Sine Battle Creek

Social Work

James N S i t a t i Nairobi. K e n y a ....Engineering/Chem.

Hilary Skuza Kalamazoo

Biology

Mark Slabaugh Homer. AK

Biochemistry

Stacey L Slad D o w n e r s G r o v e , IL

Spec. Ed. l . D

Paul Slater W7

Dover, N H

Philosophy

Jennifer Smith Holland

F r e n c h / S e c o n d a r y Ed.

Lucas R Smith Oscoda

weekend, college students participate in a variety of activities. Some sleep, some party, a few study, and some relax in Graves Hall, enjoying a movie courtesy of the Social Activities Committee (SAC). Since the mid-eighties SAC has brought movies to Winants Auditorium for a relatively low fee. Students can watch everything from summer blockbusters to classic eighties films. The committee is allotted a budget every year from which they purchase the movies. According to the film committee chairman, sophomore Mike Brevet, SAC has a budget of $17,000 - $20,000 for the movies. Each film, depending on how new it is, costs approximately $700 -$800 to bring to campus. There is no indicator of how well a movie will fare on any given weekend, but overall, the more recent ones tend to do better. "Probably The General's Daughter, Notting Hill, and The Blair Witch Project have been our biggest sellers so far," said Brevet. Over the years, the SAC movie tradition has

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Cheap nicks evolved. The concession stand, for example, sells more of a variety now than it did in years past. Other changes have occurred as well. "When SAC first started doing movies, the cost of admission was fifty cents," said fifth-year senior canisters for it directly from Pepsi. We used to serve pop from those canisters, but then they stopped selling them." Each week SAC set up a new movie to be viewed on Friday, Saturday, and even a matinee on Sunday. The variety of times and close location made movie-going easier for students. If you're looking for a good movie, but you're a little low on cash, or you want something close by, look no further than Graves.

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Stacy Smith Wyoming

English

Kevin Sonnemann Traverse City

Biology/ Chemistry

Andrea Spaman Rockford

Lang Arts Composite

Rebecca Sue Speyer Byron Center

Communications

Rita Spires F r a n k f o r t , IN

Communications

Victoria Sprague Palatine, 1L

Biochemistry

Lisa S t a r t Muskegon

Social Work

Phillip A Stawski Grand Rapids

Chemistry

Karyl Stead Dearborn

Social W o r k

Sarah Stein Ann Arbor

Social W o r k

David Stielstra Holland

Computer Science

Laura Stob Grand Rapids

Exercise Science

The Spirit Season entire campus realized that Christmas was again approaching, not because of the snow, but due to the arrival of the annual Vespers service held on December 4th and 5th in Dimnent Chapel. Vespers was composed of four concerts with several Hope College Music Department groups. The Symphonette. Wind Ensemble Brass Group, Chapel Choir, and College Chorus all performed in the Christmas performance for the campus and community. This year, the new Orchestra and Symphonette conductor. Richard Piippo, received rave reviews from both new and old participants. Senior Meredith Arwady said, "It was an

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eclectic blend of traditional and contemporary music. Everything from the brass chorale to "And the Child Grew' served to provide listeners with a varied and enjoyable experience." The program was not as long as in previous years, nevertheless, the program was thoughtfully connected and formed. The processional marked a special moment in the night's activities when the chorus' walked down the red carpet and up onto the stage. Trees sprinkled with lights and poinsettias lined the stage and made for a beautiful holiday feeling. "I liked when the chapel choir sang 'Silent Night' acapella and stood surrounding the audience. They sang with a beautiful, sweet sound, and because of their arrangement around the Chapel, 1 felt as if I was within the choir itself, said freshman Nora Staal. Vespers is an annual college activity that encompasses the campus as well as the surrounding community. Tickets for the program are sold out weeks in advance each year, and the program is televised to provide the opportunity tor all to take pleasure from the service. The sounds of Christmas were once again appreciated by the campus and the community.

Smith Tyrrell

Allicia Stojic L a G r a n g e Park, IL ..Lang. Co../El.Ed.

Joshua Strand Burnsville, M N

Spanish/English

Robert Struck Orland Park, IL

Bus.Admin.

Kate Sutton Eaton R a p i d s

Political Science

Doug Sweetser L o m b a r d , IL

E x e r c i s e Science

Matthew Swier M u s k e g o n . . L a n g u a g e Arts C o m p o s i t e

Ashley Tanner Omaha, NE

Spanish

Janelle Thompson Marysville . . T h e a t r e / C o m m u n i c a t i o n s

Rebecca Thoreson M a p l e City

Chemistry

Sara Tillema Tucson, A Z

Religion

Elizabeth S Timmer Zeeland

Communications

Todd Timmer Sci.Comp./Education

Holland

Carrie Tonn K a l a m a z o o ...Special E d u c a t i o n - L . D .

Thang Tran Kentwood

Biology

Jennifer Trask Alma

Business Administration

Craig Tommola Saugerties, NY.

CreativeWriting

Nicole Travis Traverse City

Communications

Christine Trinh Holland

English

Todd Tulgetske Traverse C i t y . . E c o n o m i c s / E d u c a t i o n

John Tyrrell Chelsea

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David Uyl C a l e d o n i a ... S.S. C o m p . / B u s . A d m i n .

Holly Van Dam Meeuwsen Hudsonville

Geology

Erinn VanAuken Holland

Spec. Ed./ El.Ed.

Christy VanDenHeuvel Montague

English/Education

Paul Vander Heide G r a n d R a p i d s ... B u s i n e s s / E c o n o m i c s

Stacey Vander Molen Grand Rapids

Social Work

Darla Vander Roest P h i l m o n t , N Y ... L a n g . C o m p . / El. Ed.

Kelly VanderLaan Grandville

Psychology

Paul VanderLaan O r l a n d Park, I L . . . . B i o l o g y / C h e m i s t r y

Elizabeth M VanderLind Social Work

Grand Rapids

Dana J Vanderplow Jenison

Art H i s t o r y / S t u d i o Art

Jaclyn VandeWege Holland

Exercise S c i e n c e / S p a n i s h

Kristen R VandeWege Zeeland

Sociology

Tenille VanEck Rockford

Nursing

Tom VanHekken Holland

Social Studies C o m p o s i t e

Sheila Beth VanMaanen Grandville

Psychology/Sociology

Kim VanVliet Grand Rapids

Biology

Annalise VanWyngarden Caledonia

Chemistry/Spanish

Jill Veldhof Holland

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Hilary Vellenga Portage

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Uyl Wesslink

Amy Vincent Holland

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Kristi Vincent Lyons

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Angela Visser Holland

Business Administration

John Vlnka Estates, IL ....Bus. A d m i n . / E c o n o m i c s

Mary Ellen Ward Portage

Communications

Emily Wahlstrom D e K a l b . IL

C o m p u t e r Science

Hussein Abbarufa Wario Kenya

Religion

6ryan 0 Volk Traverse City

Biology

Michelle Washburn Shelby T o w n s h i p

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6 e t s y Waterloo Ann Arbor

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Anne Weener Holland

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Chanda Wegner M i d d l e v i l l e . Political Science/History

Adam Wesslink Grand Rapids

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by Christina VanReganmorter

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o'clock at night from August to May, Nykerk was home to sound. The only hour that the scales, arias, finger exercises, and more reverberating off the thin walls of the practice rooms dulled was at convocation time. Taking place most Thursday mornings during the community hour, convocation was a chance for majors, minors, and private music students to get together in one spot. You get to hear a variety of things from chamber music to jazz to speakers on how to keep down performance anxiety," said freshman Allyson Payne, a private voice student. Some others, though liking the diversity of offers, disliked the frequency of guest artists. "I'd rather see people in the department perform

than professionals," remarked Dave Van Der Laan. junior performance major. Sophomore Becky Mancini, "It's beneficial for music majors to perform or to see what your peers are doing." Whether they were students taking Music 101 or private lessons, convocation ended up being reliable, 50 minute way to take care of event attendance requirements while enjoying a relevant lecture or performance. Sophomore Nick Botkins, an organ performance major, probably put it best. When asked to sum up what he thought of the convocations, he responded, "I think it's great."

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L a n g . C o m p . / E d . El.

Sarah Westfall Livonia

Business Admin./French

Evan Wheeler Philmont, NY....History/Poli. Science

Josh Wheeler Watervliet

Bus. A d m i n / E c o n o m i c s

Nathan Whitmyer Hartland

Geology/Environ. Science

Elissa Wlckmann Holland

Religion/Theater

Dan Wilkens S h a n n o n , IL

Geology

Valerie L Wilkerson Gaylord

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Kortnea L Williams Traverse City

Social W o r k

Brian Wolf Marshall

Business/Comm.

MaryLou Wolfert Holland

Nursing

Anna Wynbeek Rockford

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Cari Yingling Morris Plains. NJ

Sociology

Jennifer Yonker Orland Park. IL.Int.Stu/Pol. Sci./Span

Melissa Zeiger Three Oaks

Spanish

Ann Zeneberg Roscommon

B iology/Spanish

Jason Ziemer Palatine, IL

History

Daniel Zoller Sarasota, F L

Biology

Michael Zuidema Holland

English/Communications

Rebecca J Zwart Wyoming

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Seniors together a senior recital can be a difficult but rewarding task for Hope senior music students. As part of the requirement for a bachelor of music performance degree, 13 music students will give their senior recital the last semester of their college career. These recitals are meant to be a summation of their four years of music education in college "Everything you've gained thus far. You can communicate it in a practical situation. " said double bassist Nick Knebl. The path to the recital is a long one, involving much preparation. Often the performer begins preparing as early as the year before their recital. "You prepare for up to a year, and you get one hour and it's over," said Jessica Loomis, viola player. The first step in the process is deciding which pieces to play. This can be a hard decision because music students have learned a lot over their four years. The decision usually involves the help of the student's private instructor. "I've chosen challenging pieces that I've managed to learn," said Knebl. "They're generally pieces that demonstrate a higher technical ability. I've also chosen some pieces for variety's sake. After the pieces are chosen, the real work begins. "After you get a program nailed down, you apply for a recital. If you are accepted then you reserve the Chapel. The you work like crazy," said trumpeter Josh Rasdall. Practicing is the biggest part of the preparation. Rasdall has worked on his recital music between one and two hours a day. But. Besides practicing, there is a lot of organizational work involved. Rasdall has had to reserve a caterer for the post-recital reception, make sure the Chapel is ready, and work with

everyone involved in his recital to make sure they know what they are doing. Some students also do some extra work to personalize their recital. " I ' m arranging a piece for the recital as well, so I have that extra work," said Rasdall. After all the work, it is time for the recital itself. The performers have mixed feelings about it. "It's the last big hurdle I have to go before I graduate. So, it'll feel good to be done with it, " Loomis said. They are also proud of their accomplishments and how recitals reflects their musical skill. "It's an exciting thing to do," Rasdall said. "It's very invigorating to be able to play that length of the program. Getting done with it is a great feeling." For music students who have learned and played together for the past four years, it is rewarding for them to see how their peers have grown. All the performers feel that there is much to be gotten out of attending a senior recital because of it's quality of music. Also, it is a great way to gain an appreciation of the hard work Senior Patricia Rhiew also performed at that music majors put the All-College Sing. Many seniors into their music. enjoyed performing in order to gain useful experience (Photo by Nora Staal) "You'd get an idea of how much music means to us," said Loomis. "We live in Nykerk, we don't live in a dorm. It is a celebration of a student's hard work. We want to show everybody what we've done, and that's how we do it. The senior recitals began on Friday, February 18, with tenor Seth Gardner in Wichers Auditorium and continue for the rest of the semester with faculty, staff, and parents in great anticipation of great performances.

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Lara Alderman Maple City Cherie Alters Kankaka. IL S t e v e Alles Byron Center Michael A l t Eagan, MN D o u g l a s Ammeraal Zceland

Lisa Anderson Muskegon Ed Annen 111 Kalamazoo Carrie Arnold West Bloomfield Mary E A s p Lamberton, MN Annie 6 a c k e Holland

Courtney 6all Kalkaska Michael 6 a r n e s Ada S a r a Garry Libertyville, IL Ryan B a s s Hudsonville Sean 6 a t e m a n Saline

David J Bauer Hartford K a t i e Baumann Zeeland Rachel Beaudoin Portage Chad Beaver Gladwin Suzanne Beckman Macatawa

Lindsay Beckner Middletown. OH K r i s t i n Bentivolio Milford Dan B e s s e l s e n Hudsonville Rachel Bigelow Little Falls, NJ K a t h r y n Binkley Oak Park, IL

Kyle Bloemers Holland Melissa Blundy Crystal Lake David Boerema Chicago Ridge, IL C h r i s t y Boes Grand Haven Kayleen Boeve Zeeland

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... Vanderborgh Apts Voorhees Hall Stuphen Cottage Parkview Apts. ..College East Apts.

.. Stryker Cottage .... BrumlerApts. Cook Hall .... Voorhees Hall Holland

BrumlerApts. Cook Hall Kollen Hall Scott Hall Kuyper Cottage

Vennema Apts. Zeeland France Parkview Apts. ..Beeuwkes Cottage

Voorhees Hall New Zealand . College East Apts. Cook Hall Klies Cottage

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Allyson 6 o g g e s s Walworth, NY Sarah Jean Bolt Mt. Sinai, NY Dan Bos Holland Michelle Bovenkerk South Bend, IN Cara B e t h B r a c k e n r i d g e Mattawan

Eric J Branch Jenison J o h n William Brandkamp Staten Island, N.Y Lisa Breuker Fremont Terin C Brodin Wonder Lake, IL K r i s t i n Brondyke Holland

Voorhees Hall ... VerBeek Cottage Poll Cottage . College East Apts Cook Hall

Kollen Hall Belt Cottage .. Welmers Cottage ... Zwemer Cottage ... Timmer Cottage

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When trying to get a peek at Christmas gifts, many kids have found that rummaging through their parent's basement isn't a bad place to search. But senior Amy Vincent found her mom preparing for something else this holiday season. "I was in the basement this summer and I found all kinds of toilet paper and paper towels. I asked my mom what it was for and she said Y2K," Vincent said. "She said it didn't hurt to be ready just in case." Although planning for New Year's Eve parties typically involved making reservations, finding some friends to spend time with, planning a social calendar for the evening, and early morning, this year some felt the need to plan on much more that just a celebration at midnight. Such people were convinced that the entrance of the year 2000 will leave Americans scrambling for the comforts they take for granted: electricity, food, water, gas and more. When the clock struck midnight the fear was that all computers would read '00 as the year 1900 and shut down everything they control. While most people were hoping that the kinks would be worked out and the world would proceed as usual, others weren't trusting the authorities who said there was nothing to worry about. "One of my friends has an aunt who tried to build a room underground to store up food and candles, etc." said senior Lori Jean Irvine. "She was ultra freaked out." Others seem to be most prepared for those who they believed were making a bigger issue out of Y2K than it actually was. "1 thought it was a big scam, that the media

Year T â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Thousand would think of anything to get people all worked up," said junior Jenny Blackwell. "If anything went wrong, it would have been because it was contrived by the media or just because people were freaking out for no reason." While some websites urged Americans to develop emergency plans for food, water, heating, cooking, other people choose to leave the worrying to someone else. "I just felt that there was someone out there in the world who was smart enough to fix this problem," said junior Kelly Kiewiet. "So I wasn't worried at all." As the world watched Peter Jennings of ABC News counting down New Year's across the globe American's were mesmerized by the celebrations in Japan, New Zeeland, and the very first place to see the new Millennium the island of Kirbauti in the South Pacific. Relief set in as Tokyo. Sydney, and then Europe reported no computer glitches. The Y2K scare turned out to be just fine and many Americans decided to donate their stash of supplies to nonprofit agencies for people in need.

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Brumler Apts.

Eric 6runs

Mulder Cottage

Holland Lori S r u n s t i n g Holt Callie Sudd Quincy Paul Bush St Louis. Mo..

Timmer Cottage College East Apts. Scott Hall

Darren Buursma Zeeland Sherell By a r d Omer K a t r i n a Calhoun Chicago. IL Louis Canfield Whitehall Chase Carpenter Traverse City

...College East Apts. ..College East Apts. Scott Hall Parkview Apts. Phelps Hall

Payino Park the new school year began, desperate student drivers chose to resort to illegally parking on Holland area streets rather than in the specified college parking lots. As the college's parking fines swelled from $10 and $15 to a painful $50 for parking on the college sidewalks and walkways, many students chose to offend the city instead. Greg Maybery, Director of Operations and Technology, explained the reasoning behind the fine hike that led to the sudden interest in Holland public parking spaces. "Pedestrians were run off the road [by vehicles passing through the campus or attempting to park by the dorms]. Fifteen dollars wasn't keeping the students from parking there. The college made a decision to try to limit, or cut out completely, vehicular traffic |by increasing the fines for illegal parking or driving on college sidewalks]."

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Over twenty $50 tickets were issued in the first semester. Public Safety officers became vigilant in protecting even the sprinklers, as many had been damaged from students seeking a convenient parking spot. In only two month's time, few cars could be seen parked on the sidewalks or confusing sidewalks for roadways. Students seemed to catch on quickly. However, as college sidewalks were emptied of unnecessary traffic, the streets surrounding the college suddenly became prime parking opportunities, now creating parking problems for Holland residents and visitors to the area. Lesson learned? No one seemed to be able to win the Great Parking Predicament. Yet, the college seemed to be able to effectively handle the increase in student vehicles brought to campus as much as it was possible. Though many of the spaces were out in "Siberia," there was adequate parking spaces for registered drivers. Technically, "illegal" parking wasn't needed on campus property. Yet many students in haste or needing to be near their dorms (to bring in groceries or heavy luggage) chose to risk the $10 city fine rather than chance the Hope fee. As the year ended, some unlucky students found themselves with a stack of tickets of over one hundred dollars, but most of them saw the restrictions as fare and chose to follow the rules,

Brouwer Oryfhout Vioki C a r t e r Grayling J e n n i f e r Chelepis Orlando Park, IL G a r e t t Childs Breckenridge Andrea C h r i s t i e Portage Angie Ciesielski Linden

Columbia Apts. Cook Hall Hinkamp Cottage Zuverink Cottage College East Apts.

â&#x20AC;˘ C o u r t n e y Cloud Walhalla J e r e m y Clymer Holland Ryan M Coghill Cary. IL Melissa Coll Thailand J e r e m y Cook Allendale

Todd R C o r s t a n g e Portage Leanne C r o n q u i s t Lombard. IL Sherrie Cunningham Waterford Tim Cupery Holland J o s h u a Oanek Augres

Carl Daniel Pompton Plains, NJ Christopher O a t t e l s Wilmette, IL 6 l y t h e Davis Westlake, OH C h r i s t o p h e r De Alvare Holland K r i s t o p h e r De Young Belle Mend, NJ

C u r t i s DeBoer Kalamazoo S a r a h DeHaan Grandville N a t e DeVisser Schoolcraft Amy DeVries Zeeland K r i s t e n DeYoung Jenison

Tyler Do Holland Amy Donley Rockford Lisa Doorlag Wyoming Andrea D o u g l a s s Green Oaks, 111 Vicki O r y f h o u t Orlando Park, IL

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Parkview Apts. Holland Durfee Hall Parkview Apts. Hinkamp Cottage

.... Visscher Cottage ..Kuizanga Cottage Cook Hall Cook Hall Cook Hall

...College East Apts. Parkview Apts. Timmer Cottage Holland ..Centennial Cottage

Brumler Apts. Zuverink Cottage Mattawon ..VanDrezer Cottage Cook Hall

...Cosmpolitian Hall Voorhees Hall Cook Hall Cook Hall . College East Apts.

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Todd Oye Hillsdale Andrea Egeler Fruitport Ian Engelmann Flint Tim En gen Grand Rapids Adam Eriks Holland

Laura Evans Livonia U n d s e y Evans Dearborn Heights S a r a Eveland Oskaloosa, 1A J o d y Farrey Belvidere, IL J o h n Fisher Ludington

S t a o e y Flegel Ithaca Brent Forsburg Williamston Alison F o u t s Zeeland K r i s t y n Fox Holland Andrea Fry Lansing

6rianne Fry St. Joseph 6 r a d Garling Buffalo Grove, IL .. J e n n i f e r Gerig Montague Kelly G e t m a n South Haven J a s o n Giless Hoffman Estates

Kevin G i n g r a s Muskegon Mike Gle Brighton Kelly Ann Gormly Dearborn M a t t Goupell Mt. Pleasant Olerdre Graham Rochester

Nick Grasman Byron Center K a t h r y n Green England Chris Griebe Chelsea Laura G r i t Fort Collins J u s t i n Grobe Mason

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Brumler Apts. Cook Hall ... Kuyper Cottage Belt Cottage .... Mulder Cottage

College East Apts. Cook Hall College East Apts. Cook Hall College East Apts.

Van Zyl Cottage Belt Cottage .. Van Zyl Cottage Holland Cook Hall

Parkview Apts. Phelps Hall Beck Cottage . Brownstone Apts. Parkview Apts.

.. Hinkamp Cottage Parkview Apts. Brumler Apts. Cook Hall Cook Hall

Brumler Apts. . Brownstone Apts Vennema Apts. Cook Hall Voorhees Hall

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Kim G r o t e n h u i s Holland Craig Gruner Chesaning Jessica Gutierrea Pella. 1A Karen Hahn Midland J e s s i c a Hall Traverse City

Melanie Hall Hudsonville Benjamin Hansen Holland N a t h a n i e l Hansen Grand Rapids J a n e t Hardenburg Harper Woods K a t e Harris England

this year, dance students were given an opportunity to express themselves in a unique way â&#x20AC;&#x201D; through choreography. Each semester this year, like those in recent history, saw up to thirty young artists experiencing the challenge of creating a dance. The choreograpical voice is a silent one, but it is able to speaks loudly about life, relationships, pain, spirituality, joy, and even headaches. The possible topics to build a dance on are endless. This year, each choreographer saw the wealth of options and chose to bring new approaches to their subjects â&#x20AC;&#x201D; built upon themes that have probably been danced a hundred times before. Yet, with each student bringing her or his life experiences to the dance, the results were an original expression of each students' wish to push out from their comfort zones, expanding their boundaries while stepping out of the boxes of normalcy Choreographers faced obstacles other than creating a pretty staged picture. The student choreographers selectined dancers, music, and lighting while designing costumes. These aspects of the dance, though mostly overlooked by an audience ignorant of the time and energy required to accomplish performance-ready pieces, created professional results. The students, challenged by

Venema Apts. Holland Phelps Hall Deutsches House

Van Drezer Cottage Oggel Apts. Kraker Apts. Holland Verbeek Cottage

Expandino Boundaries the dance department, created innovative works incorporating many unusual combinations of these many "behind-the-scene" aspects. Besides being an opportunity for dance majors and minors, the dance program had involvement from many students outside of the department. As the dance department continued to expand and gain momentum, the participants enjoyed support from Hope College students, faculty, staff, and outside community members This encouragement, monetary and otherwise, gave voice to many students dreams of making dance their lifelong profession â&#x20AC;&#x201D; helping them to dance the distance from the lights of the Knickerbocker to those of New York.

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Michael Harris Brighton Nathan Hart Holland Sheri H a r t m a n Indianapolis. IN Alison H a t h a w a y Grand Rapids Deborah Hawk Berea, OH

Holland . Sutphen Cottage Cook Hall

French House VanVleck Hall

Adam Heerspink Holland Rachel Henderson Fort Wayne. IN Lauren Hermes Arlington Heights. IL . Keith Heustis Three Rivers t o r i Hlligan Holland

Holland Holland Ross Cottage Cook Hall Holland

Women, Leadership, Vfc and. Service by Stephanie Velander

in advisor and many active graduates, HielntsofM I.VE League had a difficult start this year. Yet, this leadership development and service group was soon able to resurrect itself, looking to its junior and senior members to rejuvenate this honorary leadership organization. The 1999-2000 school year marked the League's eighth year. In 1992, Dean Frost headed the creation of a club that recognized and encouraged the development of leadership skills in Hope College's female students. The organization was named for Isla VanEenenaam, a former dean of women at Hope. I.VE League spent much of this year drafting a new mission statement and participating in service projects. These service projects have had a large role in reaching out to the greater Holland community while developing leadership skills in members.

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One of the more publicised events this year was the annual Christmas tree project. Paper Christmas trees were placed on a trees in Van Wylen and DeWitt. Each little tree had the name of something needed by a family in the area â&#x20AC;&#x201D; clothing, toys, and house supplies. After collecting the gifts. I.VE members donated them to Community Action House. In addition, I.VE League participated in an active prize donation campaign for the Dance Marathon. Donations from local merchants were used in a raffle to help raise money for the DeVos children's hospital. In February, I.VE League organized a gettogether in the Scott Hall basement. Member Meredith Arwady, an RA in the building, round up some of her 2nd floor girls to spend the evening making Valentine's Day cards. The girls wound up with a grand total of 85 cards for the residents of Warm Friends. "I was just glad to be able to help," said freshman Katie Klein, who spent the better part of three hours elbow deep in construction paper, glue, and glitter. As I.VE League goes into a new year, members anxiously look forward to the many opportunities they will have to lead and serve, and graduating seniors look back fondly. "I'm so glad to have been able to meet the women in this group," said senior Meredith Arwady. She and the other students involved were grateful to be able to fellowship with other women dedicated to developing leadership through the planning and attendance of service projects, meetings, speakers, and social activities.

Harris Kober Angela H o b b s Brighton K a t e Hoesch Zeeland Deb H o f f m a n Beme, NY 6etsy Hofstra Gmadville C h r i s t i n e Holton Fennville

Isaiah M Hoogendyk Portage S c o t t Houser Portage Jessica Hovater Grass Lake Eric Howland Blair. NE Brennan Hughey Elsie

Adrienne Lee Hull S t Joseph Jessica Hungerford Ypsilanti N a t h a n 0 Ide Grand Haven Colleen M tversen Dansville Rebecca J a c k s o n Pomfrei, CT

French House Van Zyl Collage . Van Drezer Collage ... College Easl Apis. Spanish House

... Hoffman Collage Cook Hall French House KrakerApls. . College Easl Apis.

Cook Hall . Deuisches House Vennema Apis. . Cook Hall Holland

Katherine Jen Hudsonville Don J o h n s o n Vicksburg Heather Johnson Indianapolis J e a n n e t t e Johnson Davisburg Elizabeth J o r n d t Park Ridge. IL

Kelly K a s p e r Soulh Bend, IN Joseph Kattelus Okemos J e n n i f e r Kaufmann Okemos Mery Kendall Moorseville, TN Eli Kendra Charloile, MI

J a k e Kerwin Schoolcraft Anna K i e v i t Grand Rapids J a n e t Kleban Novi Mary K l o k k e r t Zeeland K a t h e r i n e Kober Highland Park. IL ...

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Klaaren Collage .... College Easl Apis. . VanderBourgh Apis. Parkview Apis. Cook Hall

.... DeGraff Collage . College Easl Apis. .... Zwemer Collage .. Doesburg Collage Parkview Apis.

. College Easl Apis. VanZyl Collage Philadelphia Cook Hall Cook Hall

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Juniors J a s o n Koedyker Grand Haven Joel Koedyker Grand Haven Kristin Koenigsknecht St. Johns Anna Kohls Shawano, WI K r i s t i n Kooyer Holland

Meredith Koshgarian Hinsdale Cmily K o s t e r Kenosha, Wl Markeen K o s t u s Midland Carolyn Kremm Ann Arbor J o s h Krikke Hudsonville

Claire Krukowski Grosse He Alexandra Kubinski Rochester Nicole Kuhn Mentone, IN Oavid K u h r t East Greenbush, NY Rachel Kuipers Grandville

.. Van Saun Cottage .. Van Saun Cottage Beck Cottage Phelps Hall Schrier Cottage

.. College East Apts. Bergen Cottage Kleinheksal Cottage Voorhees Hall Hudsonville

Brumler Apts. .... Mayor's Cottage . College East Apts. Belt Cottage Klaaren Cottage

Becky LaRoy Kalamazoo Daniel Lam Kalamazoo J a m e s Lamb Portage S a r a Lamers St. Johns Daniel 6 Lannin Elgin, IL

.. Doesburg Cottage Dosker Cottage Holland . VanDrezer Cottage Mulder Cottage

â&#x20AC;˘, Daniel Lappenga Holland Lauren L a s h b r o o k Whitmore Lake Susan Lawrence Elmhurst, IL Helen Lear England Deanna Lebar Algonquin, IL

Angela Lee Muskegon Kelly L e f e v e r Harper Woods W h i t n e y Lepard Grand Haven Amy Leyrer Grand Haven J e n n i f e r Linton Kenya

... Brumler Apts. ,. Columbia Apts. .... Voorhees Hall Oggel Apts. Oggel Apts.

Columbia Apts. Schrier Cottage . College East Apts. Stryker Cottage .... Mayor's Cottage

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Angela Locke Hudsonville Melanie L o f q u i s t Port Huron Angela Long Allegan Andrew L o t s Sioux City, Iowa Carrie Lowe Holland

C a t h e r i n e Lowe Holland Angela Lower Ionia Michelle Lubbe Hamilton Kyle M a a s Hudsonville Drew MacKay Stevensville

Washing! iton Semester, a spring tenn taking place in our nation's capital, occupied the lives of about twenty Hope students from January to April. Led by Dr. David Ryden, a professor of political science, the trip included two six-week internships and 3 weeks of interviewing different organizations. "It was great to know the options you had," said junior Melissa Howe. Students were able to work for the World Bank, the District Attorney's office, the ACLU, and...interestingly enough...churches. "I'm a music major, so I was a bit hesitant about how I would fit into a program sponsored by the political science department. Yet, Doctor Ryden was great. Wanting to diversify the program, he helped me and a couple of other people get non-political internships," said junior Emily Gisleson. As she split her time playing piano and direction choirs for Knollwood Community Church and Centreville Presbyterian, another student working towards pre-med was able to spend his time at a local health clinic.

Brumler Apts. Cook Hall Allegan . College East Apts. .. Kuizenga Cottage

... Kuizenga Cottage Taylor Cottage Spanish House .. College East Apts. ..Cosmopolitan Hall

Hope Cqlleoe goes to 0 Washington During the students' time in DC, their faces were found at the Pakistanian Embassy, the AARP, the Israeli Embassy, The Washington Post, The National Journal (a political science magazine costing $2,000 a subscription), and Congress. Howe, who was able to spend quite a time in Congress itself, said, "The most interesting experience 1 had was meeting President Clinton and Madeline Albright. They were at the National Cathedral when we went to church the first Sunday of the New Year."

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J a k u b 6 Malarz Cadillac Christopher Mangus East Tawas J e a n n e t t e Oabisile M a s h a b a South Africa B e a u r e g a r d Lee Mason Hastings Allison M a t h i e s e n Ridgewood

Kraker Apts College East Apts. Klaasen Cottage Durfee Hall Cook Hall

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r Michelle A Mc Oougal Portage C a s e y McMahon Fennville J a s o n Meerman Whitehall C u r t Mejeur Kalamazoo Laura M e r t e Saline

.... Lampen Cottage Fennville Parkview Apts. Brumler Apts. .. College East Apts.

Douglass said. "With alcohol issues, people's eyes tend to glaze over like they're not listening when we're giving information that could someday save them or one of their friend's lives." Currently, AIM has five members, which limits them to what activities they can take on. "We can't take on as much, which is sad, but knowing that what we do really makes a difference makes it worthwhile," Douglass said. "I personally am very willing to speak to students." She also pointed out that at Hope, no single organization is specifically designated to deal with a small group of dedicated students leading the alcohol related issues. Often Public Safety is way. Alcohol Issues Matter (AIM) hoped to have a involved along with the Counseling Center, Student positive effect on campus this year by educating Development, and other offices and organizations. students about the dangers of alcohol abuse. "Sometimes people are given my phone number Andrea Douglassjunior, president of AIM, said and I'm not really eqipped to deal with all the she is often frustrated by fellow students' attitudes emotional and psychological aspects ot these towards alcohol. "Around campus, like in the issues. It's tough to deal with," Douglass said. cafeteria for example, people are always talking AIM's primary goal is to provide information about who got drunk recently," Douglass said. "It's about alcohol issues to students. "People don't join constantly thrown at us and often we wonder how AIM because they want to preach at people. They we can make a difference. We can." just see what goes on around them and it concerns AIM has recently had to deal with dwindling them," Douglass said. membership despite facing an ever present problem To help with alcohol problems, the school has of alcohol abuse on college campuses. AIM had 30 members when Douglass joined as a implemented a new amendment to its existing alcohol policy. The college is not permitted to call freshman, but many juniors and seniors became too a student's parents if he or she is found in violation busy to stay involved. of the existing drug and alcohol policies, "We lose a number of our members to burn out,"

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Mike Messink Ann Arbor Laura M e s s i n g Harbor Beach Marcy M e t i e r s Bloomfield Hills J a n e l Miller Holland Melissa N Miller Waterford

Tracy Miller Gumee Melissa M f l l e t t Midland David M i n t e r Algonac Unda Montane Odessa, Texas Kyla Moore Kenosha, WI

Thomas Moore Ypsilanti Aimee Morehouse Bowie Ayako Morishita Kamagaya, Japan Kelly R Morrison Niles Laurel M o r s e Danielson, CT

Olga M o t o r n a Ukraine Doug Mulder Holland Peter Munsberger Galesburg, IL K r i s t i n Munski Grandville 6111 Murdoch Fennville

Maryjane Murphy Indianapolis, IN Amanda Nelson Northville K r i s t i n Nelson Traverse City M a t t i e u Nguyen Holland Emily N i e r g a r t h Traverse City

Abe Northup Vicksburg Shannon Oakley Lincoln Park Carrie A Olson Ludington Sara 6 e t h Oostendorp Zeeland Robin Oppenhuizen Grand Rapids

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. Zwemer Cottage . Lampen Cottage

Phelps Hall . Doesburg Cottage . College East Apts Kleis Cottage Voorhees Hall

College East Apts. Mast Cottage Mast Cottage Cook Hall Saugatuck

.. Timmer Cottage .. Timmer Cottage French House , Parkview Apts.

. College East Apts. . College East Apts. VanZyl Cottage Parkview Apts. .... Lampen Cottage

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Juniors Carrie O u a t s Lawrence Ryan Overmyer Caledonia S a r a h Pedley Essexville Amanda P e t e r s Spring Lake Lori P e t e r s o n Traverse City

G r e g Piccolo Staten Island. NY Lauren P l o t r o w s k l Troy Abby P i a t t Mt. Pleasant Megan P o e r t n e r Wyoming S a r a h Polk Center Line

6rian Porter West Bloomfield Anne P o t t Hamilton William P o w e r s South Haven Kyle Pullano Holland S t e p h e n Rabuck Myerstown.PA

Doug Randall Midand J a m e s Raseman J r Kalamazoo J a r e d Redwell Holland S t e v e Reynen Peoria,IL Melissa R h o a d e s Grand Rapids

Megan Riley Portage David Romero Grand Rapids Ramon Rowden Chicago Sarah R u t t a n Port Huron Michelle R y n b r a n d t Clio

Justin Savara Rockford Jill S c h a a p Holland 6rian S c h a i d t Caledonia Magdalena S c h a k e l Holland Simone S c h a r t o w Haslett

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Voorhees Hall ... Zuverink Cottage . College East Apts.

Spring Lake ... BrownstoneApts. . Centennial Cottage Holland Parkview Apts.

Holland . Kollen Hall Holland Holland ... Cook Hall

Cook Hall Belt Cottage Cook Hall Cook Hall . Diekema Cottage

Parkview Apts. . College East Apts. Caledonia Holland Schrier Cottage

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Ousts Sebastian Lori Schilling Walhalla

Jordan Schmidt Eagan, M N

Virginia Schodorf Stevensville

.... Kollen Hall

Whitney Schraw Boyne City

.. Reeverts Cottage

Eric Schrotenboer Zealand

.. Sutphen Cottage

Lindsay Schrotenboer Zeeland

Van Zyl Cottage

Susan Schwalenberg Darien. IL

Columbia Apts

Jennifer Schwieger St. Clair

Cook Hall

Carrie Scott Centreville

College East Apts.

Julie Sebastian Coldwater

i two extra days thrown onto a midFebruary weekend? Go home? See the parents? Meet up with high school buds? Fly away from Holland for four days? Or...stay around campus and see what happens? This year, most Hope students exited their respective dorms promptly at the end of classes Thursday...or before. "I think we took a day off of classes," said junior Todd Dye. He and fellow juniors Jeff Wilcox and Corum Ahmeed found themselves in a plane on their way to New Mexico on sort of a fluke. It was the first time I've randomly taken off and just taken a trip somewhere," said Dye." Four days. Pretty quick, but, hey, if I didn't go I was going to waste $1,000." He had a plane voucher for exactly that amount that was going to expire the day of winter break. Dye looked around for a place to take a couple of friends hiking for that amount and wound up in New Mexico. Geology majors, Wilcox and Ahmeed relished the rock-filled hikes up and down the mountains while Dye, their benefactor, wondered at the scenery. "The land was dry and powdery and the mountains were hard and jagged. I'd never been west of the Mississippi before so it was a bit of a shock."

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by Christina Van Regenmorter

Break

When sophomore Laura Meengs managed to fall and seriously injure her arm the first day of skiing in Cadillac, she wasn't shocked. "I knew beforehand that I would get hurt â&#x20AC;&#x201D; I always manage to hurt myself." Accompanied by sophomore BethAnne Provencal and freshman Amy Sato, Meengs looked back on her experience with a smile. "I went back the next day and had a great time. It hurt for three months, but hey, it was worth it." Five bored residents of Scott Hall decided on Sunday that they, too, wanted to do "something" for the weekend. "Let's go to Chicago," suggested freshman Nora Staal. After two quick phone calls, they had a car and a place to stay. After three hours of night driving, they arrived at Staal's Aunt's house. A Hope grad, she provided the students with maps to the cities and tips for the train. "I will never forget The Cheesecake Factory," said freshman Gerrit Heertdeerks. "Best excuse for a road trip that I've had yet.

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Holland

Elizabeth Seramer . VanderBorgh Cottage

Milford

Jennifer Sewall Philadelphia

Bumsville, M N

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Eric Shaeffer C o o k Hall

Rochester

Hans Shen College East Apts.

Bayside, NY

. Sarah Shibley Van Vleck Hall

Buel, NY

Eric Shocks College East Apts.

Central Lake

Erica Simpson .... Vander Borgh Apts.

Lansing

Marcy Slotman College East Apts.

Hamilton

Kirsten Slolten C o o k Hall

Grand Ledge

Jack0fa|| Trades

by Christian Van Regenmorter

ordained minister, a Nick at Nite host, a therapist and a comedian: the 2000 Student Congress speaker, Will Miller, implemented all his past careers in one speech on Tuesday night, April 11. Miller used humor and psycotherapy experiences to explain why society today is more emotionaly imbalanced than in the past. "Increasingly in the american culture, people are living out life in perpetual discontent," Miller said. "We know what makes life meaningful, but life makes us focus on the more tangible (material)

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things." Miller is said to be the leading popular culture analyst. In his speech, he outlined a few things that have made current culture the way it is. Trying to be a control freak is one problem, he said. It makes society have anxiety or depression problems. "Enduring it here and disspelling it there... increasingly people are taking anger out on strangers," Miller said. Another problem is people who attach themselves too tightly to one person, exclusively. "We so willingly and easily hinge off (from people). Too few of us, when we land, remember to rehinge," Miller said. "I would urge you not to fall into this popular culture act of isolation." To stop this from happening. Miller told students to connect to many people, both those around you, and those not in your age group, who can mentor you and teach you, he said. "Everyone is susceptible to isolation. Isolation is enemy number one," Miller said.

Sefton Vanden Berg

Ryan Smarszcz Powell, O H

Belt Cottage

Lindsay Smies Whitehall

BrumlerApts.

Sara Smith Macomb

BrumlerApts.

Sally Smits Denver

.. Zuverink Cottage

Tim Soper Caledonia

Kollen Hall

Elizabeth Sortman Portage

Schrier Cottage

JHI Spalding Mentone, IN

Klaaren Cottage

Laura Splinter Libertyville, IL

. B e e u k w e s Cottage

Leif K Sporok Suttons Bay

. College East Apts.

Christina Stavros Traverse City

.... Reeverts Cottage

Matthew Sterling Big Rapids

KrakerApts.

Cherl Stibitz Ludington

. College East Apts.

Jennifer Strehle Saline

. College East Apts.

Tracy Summerer Kalam&zoo

M a y o r s Cottage

Kristyn Sundstedt Algonquin, IL

C o o k Hall

Benjamin Tennant Pinckney

.... Van Saun Cottage

Jeremy Thompson London, United Kingdorr

. International House

Joshua Jay Tibbe Newaygo

Mulder Cottage

Erica Torgerson Weidman

C o o k Hall

Jason Troutman Grandville

.. College East Apts.

Hilary Turner Watertown, NY

Cook Hall

Elizabeth Tworefc Mt. Pleasant

. Vander Borgh Apts.

Oan Valente West Bloomfield

. Mandeville Cottage

Oanika Van Seek Libertyville, IL

France

Kevin Van Sronkhorst West Olive

.. College East Apts.

Kimberly VanOerWende Midland

. College East Apts.

Angela Van Erp Bad A x e

Kevin VanTimmeran Grand Rapids

. Grand Rapids

Christopher L Vande Sunte Freehold, NJ

6etsy Vanden Berg Beverly Hills

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Grand Haven

Amy Vanderslice . College East Apts.

N e w Era

Tonya Vanderslice Holland

Traverse City

Kyle VanderWall . College East Apts.

Hamilton

Peter Vauter C o o k Hall

Kentwood

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Stephanie Velander Libertyville, IL

C o l u m b i a Apts.

Craig Veldman . College East Apts.

Jenison

Amy Vertalka Holland

Grand Ledge

Lisa Vredevoogd Grandville

Grandville

Tim Vroom Zeeland

Zeeland

Oaron Vroon Jacksonville, F L

C o o k Hall

Mike Warneke Holland

Holland

Jessica Watters . College East Apts.

Mason

Taylor Werkman Ferrysburg, O H

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Victor Wheeler Parkview Apts.

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Katie Wierenga . VanDrezer Cottage

Hopkins

Jeff Wilcox Brumler Apts.

Saline

David Willeumier Brumler Apts.

Palatine, IL

Louis Williams Dosker Cottage

PawPaw

Maryann Williamson Libertyville, IL

C o o k Hall

Benjamin R Wing .. Van Saun Cottage

Maple City

Andrea Witham North M u s k e g o n

. College East Apts.

Karen Wittstock Gross Pointe B l a n k . . .

Schrier Cottage

Shawn N Wolff Parkview Apts.

S t . Joseph

Lesley A Woodall . College East Apts.

Macatawa

Undsey Woodall ... College East Apts.

Macatawa

David Woody Parkview Apts.

Wayne

Chad Zagan ... College East Apts.

Mattawan

Laurie Zeller C o o k Hall

Waterford

Julie Zwart Grand Rapids

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; students spanned the globe for this year's : Break vacation. Students were given the opportunity to go on mission trips, music department tours, trips with friends, and (for a lucky few) all the way across campus to help out in research labs. Symphonette traveled to New York, New Jersey, Ohio, Washington D.C., and Michigan giving performances and seeing sights. A bunch of students even joined the "Today Show" for a morning in New York! Other students got into their cars to participate in the time-honored tradition of a college road trip. Junior Christy Boes, senior Chris Frentz, and senior Kurt Scholtens wound up spending most of their time in Georgia and Florida. "We went because it was warm and we didn't have to pay lodging," said Boes. Frentz, Boes, and Scholtens went to choir practice with Scholten's grandma, hung out at church potlucks, splashed along at Daytona Beach and the pool, went to a brother's baseball game, and kept contact around the Euchre table. Juniors Suzanne Beckman and Laura Splinter and seniors Jen Trask, Jill McKinnon, and Kevin Bazan flew to Hawaii after they found some unbelievably low priced airline tickets on the internet. Their expert websurfing led them to the beaches of Oahu to see the sights, kayak, and relax. "We watched a wedding on the beach as we were laying out. It was cool to see the bride, groom, priest and parents having this important ceremony just feet from our group laying on the beach in swimming suits!" Said Beckman. Other students benefited from time spent working at home and at school. Freshmen Nora Staal and Radika Rupasinghe got to know their professors much better through their days spent in Peale. "Hey, it was work, but we got a couple of free lunches and dinners out," said Nora. They also

enjoyed blaring ethnic music from their homes in Sri Lanka and Kenya through the basement of Peale. Another big choice on campus was to participate in a missions trip sponsored by the Chaplain's office. Students came together in randomly chosen teams of fifteen to go to 14 domestic locations and 5 international trips. Many were motivated by the desire to push themselves out of their comfort zones, to serve the Lord, and to experience God's presence and glory in places beyond Western Michigan. Students camped out all night in the Maas Auditorium first semester to grab their first choice location. Junior Dan Lam went to Newark, New Jersey to work in an inner city elementary school run by World Impact. He said, "It was just awesome to feel the Lord's presence and have Him teach us so much about ourselves when we thought we were the ones that were going to help others." Sophomore Jessica Tischendorf joined the Nashville, Tennessee trip in its work with kids in the projects, serving and eating lunch with the homeless, sorting canned goods, helping at a senior day care center, and visiting people in a nursing home. Tischendorf was amazed at the lessons God taught her group during the week. "The power of prayer is amazing, and I realized it even more so on this trip. God was answering our prayers for help, healing, and guidance all week," she said. Dungannon, Virginia trip leader Joel Koedyker was also struck by the beauty of his surroundings. He said, "I loved to get up every morning and look around and see everywhere the glory and power of God." No matter where they went, Hope students rejoiced in the vacation from classes, meetings, homework and necessary late night coffee-singing.

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Jenison

Nathan Alkire Phelps Hall

St. Ignace

Kenneth Allen Wyckoff Hall

Oxford

Dawn Alters Gilmore Hall

St. A n n e

Pamela Alvesteffer Kollen Hall

Whitehall

John Andersen Hamilton

Hamilton

AmandaAnderson Gilmore Hall

Naperville, IL

Jeff Anderson Kruitof Cottage

Howell

Jenna Anderson Cincinnati, O H

Lichty Hall

Jennifer Anderson VanVleck Hall

Escanaba

Julie Asher Mayor's Cottage

Midland

Sarah Ashley Muskegon

C o o k Hall

Daniel Atallah Lamaca, Cyprus...

Schuppert Cottage

Amanda Ausen Kollen Hall

Flint

Rebecoa Austin Kollen Hall

Hopkins

Amy Avery Dykstra Hall

Macomb

Sarah Ayres Cook Hall

Plainwell

Heather Bachelor Prior Lake. M N

Gilmore Hall

Meg 6ackus Mayor s Cottage

Mason

Spencer Baoon Phelps Hall

Custer

Laura Baker Cook Hall

Rochester

Andrew Ball Cosmopolitan Hall

Paw Paw, MI

Curt Bannigan Kollen Hall

Bay City

David Bannow Traverse City

Poll Cottage

Andre Baraka K o l l e n I-.isl

Portage

Kate Barbier . Brownstone Apts.

Port Huron

Bradley Bays ... Kollen East Hall

Shelby

Sarah Benjamin Kollen Hall

Three O a k s

Susan Berghorst Phelps Hall

Hudsonville

Joel Berrier Michigan City, I N . . . .

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Albrect- Bonfiglio

Tyler 6ing Zeeland

Hannah 6ira Flushing

.. Lichty Hall

Patrick Bissell Escanaba

Kollen Hall

Ryan Slack Dewitt

0J Blake Gaylord

Tara Blandford Fremont

. Dykstra Hall

Ronette Blank G e n e v a . IL

. VanVleck Hall

Kellie Bleecker Mt. Pleasant

Todd Bloemers Caledonia

Rusty Blondin Grand Blanc

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Joshua Bochniak Algonquin, IL

. Durfee Hall

Andrea Bode Cadillac

Katie Bode Grand Rapids

Brooks Bolt Hopkins

. Beck Cottage

Carolyn Bonfiglio Grand Rapids

Grand B allroom in the Amway Grand Plaza in Downtown Grand Rapids is reserved for the best of the best. And on the night of February 4, it was filled with the best of the college. The annual SAC event, Fantasia was again held at the Amway, but several things had changed from the previous years. The dessert room was replaced by a section of hot hour 'dourves and treats. Rice Krispie Treats and Chinese crepes awaited hungry students. Students were provided with the opportunity to have their pictures professionally taken by Hope College C.I.T. employee, Steven DeY oung. Students also had an opportunity to have their pictures taken and put into snow globes as a souvenir of the occasion. The style in which many students celebrated the night differed greatly for some people. Some went in grand style dressed in evening wear, had a fancy dinner, and a walk downtown, while others found

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Winter Wonderland the $20.00 ticket per couple to be the main expense. Other students took the economically conscious route. They found a great place to dine within their cottages and off campus houses that fit their taste. "We took an alternative route," said senior Aaron Schantz. "We went to VanZyl and they made us Chicken Parmesan, and we all brought other things to eat. It was fun to go in a big group and there was a lot less pressure." Then they piled into their cars and headed for the highway that would lead them to the dance.

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Anna Bongiomo Kollen Hall

Oxford

Jodi Boom Phelps Hall

Coopersville

Breanne Borin Phelps Hall

Midland

Kristen Borst ... G i l m o r e Hall

Jenison

Sandra Bos .. Klaasen Apts.

Holland

Josh Boss Jenison

Karl Boss Charlevoix

Matthew EL Boyle North M u s k e g o n

. Cook Hall

Rob Bradford Kalamazoo

Anne Bradley Shaker Heights, O H

Derek Brancheau Cosmopolitan Hall

Port Huran

Traoy Branderhorst

Lichty Hall

Hudsonville

Diana Bray . VanVleck Hall

Muskegon

Audra Bredeweg .... Gilmore Hall

Jenison

Courtney Brehm Howell

Raisino Roof

by Carrie Arnold and Christina Van Regenmorter

the end of January, choirs from Albion, Grand Valley, and Kellog Community College came together in unity with our Gospel Choir. Within the familiar and unfamiliar surroundings of stained glass, polished wooden pews, and a state of the art sound system, the choirs participated in one of the oldest traditions known to those of a Christian heritage, worship, in a fresh way. The level of worship was amazing as the faces of the members of the various Gospel Fest participants glowed with both perspiration and fervency. Besides being honest in their praise, the choirs showed various decrees of excellence. With powerful solos by senior Todd Haulenbeek and other gospel choir members and some beautiful harmonization by the choir at large,

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Hope's contribution to the festival in the matter of technique and vocal talent was firmly established. Each group performed separately and then came together at the end for a mass finale at the end of the performance. "I thought it was neat," said junior Kali Forquer. "All the choirs were there for the same reason: to praise the Lord. It's great to see people outside of Hope who loved the Lord and we could worship with." Sophomore Jenny Huber saw something within the Gospel Choir and the Gospel Fest that reached beyond the mission of many other performancebased groups. "The worship, whether in rehearsal or performance, in the choir is the same," said Huber. "This is not performance based. It's not a show." Forquer, the choirs secretary also said, "Our number on goal is to reach more people and that God would be glorified," she said. "We don't want to be the showy choir." Showy or not, the Gospel Fest, according to both audience and choir members was a success. It gave a medium for both talent and faith to meld, combining in one voice under one building. ^

Bongiorno Cook

Andrew Brosseit Lawton

Lori Brown C a s s City

Tricia Brown Grosse Pointe Farms .

..Gilmore Hall

Rachel Brownson Holland

Sarah Bublitz Chesaning

VanderBourgh ApLs

Bethany Buege Evart

.. Lichty Hall

Maria Bultman Fremont

Sarah Burgess Buchanan

Laura Burns Ann Arbor

Terrence Burns Clarksville

Anne Busse Niles

Jacob Cain Arcadia* -

Scott Campbell Ada

.. Patterson Cottage

Meredith Care Grand Rapids, M I . . .

Joshua M Carstei Double Oak, T X

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Elizabeth Carter Troy

. Dykstra Hall

Jessica Case Portage

. Gilmore Hall

Melissa Cetas Tucson, A Z

Mindy Chamberlain Grand Rapids

Elizabeth Chapin Lakeview

. College East Apts

Alyssa Chartrand Manchester

. Voorlhees Hall

Monica Chernick Williamston

Charlie Cihak North M u s k e g o n

Phelps Hall

Errin Clapp Kalamazoo

... Dykstra Hall

Kathryn Cleveland Brighton

..Phelps Hall

rtTnTir^i Camy Clift Bellevue

. Van Vleck Hall

David Cochrane Watertown

. Phelps Hall

Laura Collins Mt. Pleasant

Ginger Connor Commerce Township..

. Phelps Hall

Blaine Cook Niles

S o p h o m o r e

. Phelps Hall

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Sophomores

Matthew Cook Durfee Hall

Delmar, NY

Curtis Copeland . College East Apts

Fowlerville

Ruth CortHght Dykstra Hall

Fennville

CHstin Cramer Phelps Hall

Chesaning

6111 Crane Kollen Hall

C e d a r Springs

Undy Crockett Voorhees Hall

Battle Creek

Jeremy Cusiok Phelps Hall

Coopersville

Jodi OeHaan Phelps Hall

Okemos

Oavalyn OeSimone Phelps Hall

Troy

Leiah Oevito Kollen Hall

Okemos

Jennifer OeVree Gilmore Hall

Zeeland

Christen DeVries VanVleck Hall

Holland

Lisa OeVries Grosse Pointe

.... Kollen East Hall

Katie OeHaan .... T i m m e r Cottage

Kalamazoo

Christian Den Ouden D e s Moines, IA

.... Sutphen Cottage

Awantika Oeshmukh Phelps Hall

Midland

Tavia Oi Salvio Lichty Hall

Homer

Niok Oieleman Grand Rapids

D u r f e e Hall

Sarah Dieter C o l o r a d o Springs, C O ...

. VanVleck Hall

Rebecca Oignum Cedar Springs

Phelps Hall

Emilie Oirkse Phelps Hall

Holland

Liz Oornbos . Van Vleck Hall

Vicksburg

Benjamin Oownie Ft. Wayne, IN

D u r f e e Hall

Gen Oozeman Kollen Hall

Holland

Kim Oroscha Phelps Hall

Mason

Jessica Oroste Dykstra Hall

Ionia

Heather Oustin Phelps Hall

Bellaire, T X

Mieke Oykman Mt. Sterling, IL

Voorhees Hall

Josiah Oykstra Sioux City, Iowa ...

..Cosmopolitan Hall

Adam Cisenga Phelps Hall

Hudsonville

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Cook Formsma Erin Epskamp Kalamazoo

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Beth Evans Winfield, IL

Colleen Evans Holland

Nathan Farrar Alma

Tana V Ferguson Grass Valley, C A

Elizabeth Ferry Holland

Matthew Fesko Munster, IN

. Voorhees Hall

Jason Firek Howell

. Kruihtof Cottage

Karen Fischer Northville

Phelps Hall

Ian Fish Kalamazoo

. Kuyper Cottage

Chris Flachs Kalamazoo

Brian flickinger Traverse City

Jennifer Folkert Holland

. Dykstra Hall

Mark Foreman Otsego

Laurie Formsma Zeeland

. VanZyl Cottage

reached for the first thing that has Extra Strength in large letters on the label, you suddenly realized that deadlines and tedious classes were making your life incredibly stressful. Pharmaceutical remedies, that claimed to "temporarily relieve minor aches and pains" caused by everything from headaches to mutant versions of the cold, took up a majority of the space in your medicine closet. They warned, "Do not to take more than one caplet every 8-12 hours; use the smallest dose possible." "Can I take 8 caplets every one hour," you asked the bottle in desperation. "No," it answered, "there are healthier ways to deal with the pounding in your temporal lobes." Last year, in response to many such dialogues, some students found themselves dealing with stress by getting out of from under their desks and out of their computer labs. Sophomore Jodi Boom worked off her aggression during practice for the women's varsity basketball team. "I find that I can forget about the stress of school as I drop mad dimes left and right," she said. So, drop dimes she did, and while she focused her energy on improving her game, those stress

Stressed Out headaches became a thing of the past. Jodi's teammate. Freshman Colleen Corey, was also able to find out what to do when college life becomes a little too difficult. "I exercise to work off stress, but it has to involve bodily contact," she said. Yet, just because a person wasn't in a varsity sport didn't mean that they were confined to their dorm rooms. Whether taking a frigid moonlit walk to JP's before exams, heading to the swimming pool, or jumping on a stationary bike, Hope students found a way to get off their butts. Some, like sophomore Amber Hastings, individualized their stress-busting routines. "I love to dance," she said. "It's a good way to make me forget about the million things I have to do."

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Elizabeth Fothergill ....VanVleck Hall

Toledo, O H

Angela Frits Kollen Hall

Lansing

Anthony Frucci Kollen Hall

Plainwell

Patricia Oarcia .. Klaasen Cottage

Chicago

Rachel Kathleen Oazak .... Vennema Apts.

Charlotte, N C

Jenna Oerbens Kollen Hall

Grand Rapids

Aaron Oerds Kollen Hall

Melvin

Lori Geuder Gilmore Hall

Zeeland

Chad Oibbie . College East Apts

Fremont

Abby Gibbs VanZyl Cottage

Grand Haven

Katie Gipson . VanVleck Hall

Beulah

Treasure Givan . Voorhees Hall

Corvallis

Meghan Goerge

. Phelps Hall

Lansing

Ryan Grayburn Crystal Lake, IL

Phelps Hall

Julie Greene Traverse City

Phelps Hall

StretchiDQ lnt<L asmS® Summer exam week, a variety of excalmations on the theme, "Yay! School is done and I don't have to go back to thinking for three more months!" could be heard in every residence hall, apartment building, and cottage as students finished off their last paper, packed their last pair of socks, or placed their keys in neat rows outside their RA's door. However, there were about two hundred students who decided to stick around their beloved campus and experience that phenomenon known as The May Term.

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"I hated it. It was boring. I wanted to go home," said sophomore Carmen Hernandez. It wasn't so much her job as an RA in Durfee — it was her statistics class. Down the hall from Hernandez, freshman Amber Beeson had an exactly opposite response to her Spanish I class. "I loved it," she said. "I met a ton of new people that I otherwise wouldn't have met. I was able to get a really good grade because I had only one class to focus on. And...l like to go to the beach. Indiana, where I'm from, has a definite lackage of beaches." Junior Elizabeth Tworek didn't mind her extra month on campus either. "I really enjoyed my class. I liked that it was smaller. We had a really relaxed atmosphere and that was great — no pressure." From poetry to Spanish literature to economics courses, most of the students in May terms seemed to enjoy it. Still, on June 2, there was another string of "Yeah's" as a smaller group of Hope students polished off yet another exam, relieved that now summer could start for them, too.

Fothergill Huizenga

Tim Orover Mason

Voorhees Hall

Tami Habers Holland

Gilmore Hall

Whitney Hadanek Charlotte

C o o k Hall

Jessica Hanba Reed City

Cook Hall

Mike Hanley Traverse City

Phelps Hall

Vincent Harambasic Troy

Phelps Hall

Amber Hasting Mason

Phelps Hall

Jason Hathaway Mt. Pleasant

C o o k Hall

Steve Haulenbeck Kalamazoo

..Cosmopolitan Hall

Katie Hefferan Coopersville

Phelps Hall

Chris Heffner Saginaw

Kollen Hall

Maren Heiberg Edina

Phelps Hall

Suzanne Hekntan Holland

Gilmore Hall

Greg Henry Mason

Kollen Hall

Molly Henson Allegan

Kollen Hall

Jennifer Hill Allen Park

Scott Hall

Amy Hingelberg Troy

Phelps Hall

Adam Hoane East Grand R a p i d s . . .

.. Cosmopolitan Hall

Jennifer Hodges Grandville

Phelps Hall

Jeremy Hokestra Holland

Durfee Hall

Sarita Hoekzema Charlotte

Kollen Hall

Julie Hofman Kentwood

Gilmore Hall

Sarah Hokenson Kalamazoo

Holland

Jeanette Holloway Plainwell

VanVleck Hall

Erin Hoopes Chestertown, M D

Lichty Hall

Adam Hopkins Niles

Cook Hall

Jennifer Huber Farmington Hills ....

Phelps Hall

Jason Huff Frankfort. IL

Dosker Cottage

Erin Hughes Rochester Hills

Dykstra Hall

Wendy Huizenga Zeeland

S o p h o m o r e

Zeeland

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James Hull .... Phelps Hall

Grand Ledge

Mika Hulllberger .... Durfee Hall

Williamston

Meryl Humphrey .... Kollen Hall

Fremont

Elizabeth Husa .... Phelps Hall

Hudsonville

Emily Hutchins . Beck Cottage

Watervliet

Alicia Irvine Rochester, NY

Phelps Hall

Paul Jackson Cedar Rapids, IA ..

.. Patterson Cottage

Teresa Janik G i l m o r e Hall

Cadillac

Bradley Jerdon Wyckoff Hall

Niles

Blair Johnson C o o k Hall

St. Joseph

Branden Johnson ... Kollen East

Galesburg

Sara E Johnson . Dykstra Hall

Muskegon

Sarah Johnson Bloomington, IL

... Kollen Hall

Nathan Joos ... Phelps Hall

Okemos

Sarah Josuns . C o o k Hall

Portage

Matthew Kalajainen Phelps Hall

DeWitt

Alicia Kaneshiro . VanVleck Hall

Kaneohe, HI

Laurie Karsten .... Gilmore Hall

Grand Rapids

Ron Keller C o o k Hall

Carson City

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Rachael Kieft Gilmore Hall

Spring Lake

Lee Kiessel Suttons Bay

Wyckoff Hall

Beth Kilgore Byron Center

Dykstra Hall

Anna King Downers Grove, IL

C o o k Hall

Lindsay King West Bloomficld

Kollen Hall

Patrick Kinne Syracuse, NY

Kollen Hall

Nathan Klay Holland

Holland

Lindsay Klepper Traverse City

Kollen Hall

Sam Klooster Grand Rapids

C o o k Hall

Qeri Klug Baroda

Kleinheksel Cottage

Sharon Knopka West Lafayette, IN

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Hull Lee

Kristie Koehler Eastpointe

.. Lichty Hall

Sara Koetje Grandville

. Phelps Hall

Candace Kool Kalamazoo

. Cook Hall

Lisa Kosten Grand Rapids

.. Lichty Hall

Cassie Krause East Jordan

Lana Krolikowski Rochester Hills

Ross Cottage

Charles Kroll Caledonia

Reese Cottage

Jon Kuoinski Portage

College East Apts

Paula Kukulka Holland

Woodview Apts

Kristin Lamers Hudsonville

VanVIeck Hall

Kammy Larr Hopkins

Dykstra Hall

David Laughter Traverse City

Poll Cottage

Nicholas LeTarte West Bloomfield

Kollen Hall

Kelly Leassner Cincinnati, O H

Kollen Hall

Christopher K Lee Phelps Hall

Detroit

you randomly asked sophomore Josh Carstens on a regular, sunshiny Spring semester day to think of a subject close to his life, he might have mentioned something about his videos. His room in Brumler Apartments contained a lot of videos. Three hundred and twenty-five to be exact. People come over and brouse a lot," said Carstens. He built up quite a student clientel for his collection. Not only did they appreciate the variety, they were treated to his alphabetized and categorized list. When asked about the rigorous qualifications each movie must make to be added to his list, he said, "I choose them on the basis of whether I like it or not. Deep, huh?" Even for a guy looking, acting, and speaking normally, this collection may have come off as an obsession if it weren't for the fact that Carstens had a history with large amounts of videotapes gathered at one time. "I worked at a Blockbuster for two years in

Brumler olockbcister Chicago and then in another one for a month in Dallas. I got 20% â&#x20AC;&#x201D; it's a good discount." His roommate, junior Todd Dye, didn't really mind the extra occupied space. "I thought it was really cool at first. It was like having your own blockbuster. But...it sort of became somewhat of a distraction as the semester rolled on." For any overstressed student looking for a way to procrastinate, these everpresent options to waste time could have proved fatal. Yet, Dye and Carstens were able to balance the free-loaning video store along with schoolwork "with no problem."

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John Leff el Kollen Hall

Escanaba

Tracy Letnan . Van Vleck Hall

Elmhurst. IL

Kurt Lemmen Phelps Hall

Williamston

ShaH Lewis Phelps Hall

Brighton

Maria Uang Dykstra Hall

Fariview, IL

David J Uchtenberger Lansing

Kollen Hall

Shauna Little Kalamazoo

Voorhees Hall

Robert Long Holland

Kollen Hall

Jeff Lubbers Kenlwood

Phelps Hall

Jeremy Lydic Eldridge, IA

Brumler Hall

Marcos Machado Hudsonville

Cosmopolitan Hall

Tracy Maddocfc Oxford

Kollen Hall

Lindsay Maharg C a s s City

Phelps Hall

Sara Maile Galesburg

C o o k Hall

Missy Malik Holland

Holland

Keepino An Interest Holland has a fairly large percentage of minority students in the public schools, the percentage of minority teachers in the area is not as proportional. Project TEACH (Teachers Entering A Career through Hope College), a program started in 1996, seeks to change that. Project TEACH is a mentoring and scholorship program between Hope education majors who have shown an interest in teaching in Holland, and minority high school students at Holland High, Holland Christian, and West Ottawa High School. Team-building activities at Hope facilities help the students learn more about each other, the college and a career in teaching. If the students decide to attend Hope, they receive a scholorship and continue to work with their mentor and the other

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students in the program. "Project TEACH is an opportunity for students who are interested in teaching to, at an early age, dedicate themselve," said Barbara Albers, program director. This program was first conceived of in 1990 by a few members of the education faculty. Three new students are accepted every year by recommendations from their high school guidance counselors. The students are required to turn in teacher and community recommendations and attend interviews. The knowledge and popularity of the program has rapidly grown in the high schools that are involved. Only six students applied in 1996, but there were 20 applicants this year. Albers believes the students who have had the opportunity to be involved with Project TEACH will be excellent teachers in Holland in the future. Since they went through Holland schools themselves. Albers believes they will be more committed to this area and more willingly to give wholeheartedly to the community. " Hopefully, they will be real movers and shakers in the school district," Albers said.

Leffel Neil Rebecca Mancini Hawthon Woods, IL .

Lichty Hall

Quincy Marr Gridley, IL

Phelps Hall

Samuel Martin Alma

Kollen Hall

OeeAnn Maynard Walled Lake

Phelps Hall

Rebecca McCoy Kalamazoo

Kollen Hall

Janelle McFarlane AuGres

Kollen Hall

Kris McMilien Kalamazoo

VanVleck Hall

Kathryn McNeely Countryside, IL

Phelps Hall

Jason Mellema Fremont

. Cosmopolitan Hall

Stacey Mellema Muskegon

Kollen Hall

Chris Meyer Holland

C o o k Hall

Andrew Mezeske Holland

C o o k Hall

Ross Mika Arlington Heights, IL .

Phelps Hall

Ramez Milad Naperville, IL

Phelps Hall

Steven Miles Mt. Pleasant

Phelps Hal!

Carol Miller Hickory Corners

Lichty Hall

Kathryn Miller Novi

Kollen Hall

Sarah Elaine Miller Battle Creek

C o o k Hall

Alison Molter Benton Harbor

Kollen Hall

Misha Molter Holland

.. Van Vleck Hall

Kiplynn Moore Ionia

C o o k Hall

Rebecca Moore Allegan

Gilmore Hall

6etsi Muldefc Caledonia

Kollen Hall

Andrea Mulder Midland

. Van Vleck Hall

Andrew Mullenix Battle Creek

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Jane Murfey Troy

Kollen Hall

Megan Murphy Bloomfield Hills ..

. Van Vleck Hall

6etsy Nagy O g d e n Dunes

Phelps Hall

Matthew Nehs Traverse City

Phelps Hall

Misha Neil Hastings

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Whitehall

Shelby Noxon Kollen Hall

Lansing

Dirk W Nykamp .... Grand Haven

Grand Haven

Katie Nykamp Cook Hall

Battle Creek

Jill Nyquist Phelps Hall

Dyer. IN

Erin Oertel VanVleck Hall

Lawton

Karen Olson Phelps Hall

H o f f m a n Estates, IL

Leecox Omollo Nairobi, K e n y a

. Schuppert Cottage

Andrew Oosterheart Kollen Hall

Grandville

Tara Costing Grand Rapids

Gilmore Hall

Heidi Osmundson .. V a n V l e c k Hall

Adams, MN

Anne Otterness Rochester, N Y

. Deutsches Haus

Elizabeth Otto Ross Cottage

Hudsonville

Katherine Pbarlberg Glen Rock. NJ

G i l m o r e Hall

Seth Palmer Phelps Hall

Marshall

Matthew Parker Voorhees Hall

Ann Arbor

A Gregoor Passchier Holland

Netherlands

Erin Peet Traverse City

Dykstra Hall

Briony Peters Cook Hall

Menominee

Geno C Peters . Kruithof Cottage

Northville

Brooke Petersen Traverse City

... VanVleck Hall

Andrea Philipps ... VanVleck Hall

Kentwood

Joseph Phillips Phelps Hall

Kalamazoo

Ross Poll .... Reese Cottage

Hudsonville

Lucus Pols Hudsonville

Hudsonville

Laura Poppema .... Phelps Hall

Holland

Heather Post .. G i l m o r e Hall

Holland

Eron Powers Lichty Hall

Brighton

Melissa Praamsm Holland

Holland

Andrea Preston Grand Rapids

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Nelson- Reister

Ammie Pries Byron Center

. Phelps Hall

Christina Prince Indianapolis

. Phelps Hall

SethAnn Provenc; Grand Haven

. Kollen Hall

Lisa Purcell Oakdale, M N

Gilmore Hall

Steve Purtell Northville

Amy Quillo Cadillac

Jamie Raabe Newport Beach, C A

. Kleinheksel Cottage

Kayla Rademaker Holland

. Phelps Hall

Sarah Rahmel Naperville, IL

Carmen Randel Hudsonville

. Kollen Hall

Dana Ransohaert Holland

C o o k Hall

Jenny Raupp Marysville

Kollen Hall

6ryan Regner Livonia

Scott Hall

Kristin Reinhard Rochester, NY.

Gilmore Hall

Nick Reister Mason

sun, dunes, water, stairs, and trash: these are the scenes that used to greet visitors at Beach Park in Laketown Township. But due to the efforts of the Environmental Issues Group (EIG) on September 18, the presence of tras on the beach has greatly diminished. In the groups's annual Beachseep, 27 Hope students went to Beach Park and picked up trash for two and half hours. "It seems like a nice thing to do," said junior, Brian Wondergem. "It's good for the Enviromental Issues Group to come out and bond while picking up trash." junior Dave Willeumier agreed. "I care a lot about the environment and I love the great outdoors," he said. "I can do my part to help protect the environment." Beachsweep is an annual worldwide event, sponsored by the international Coastal Cleanup (ICC). Each year, one day is desiganated for the waterfront cleanup efforts. Senior, Adriann Knepshield co-president of EIG said, "Every year, there's not much of a decrease in trash. It's a sign that this needs to be done yearly or more. We record all the trash we pick up and turn the data into ICC. They come out with a magazine to show us how much trash was picked up all over the

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Sweeping world." "In high school, I was in a community service group and I wanted to continue," said freshman Gracie George. "It was something totally different. 1 always go to the beach and see garbage and never thing anything of it." "I'm very impressed with the enxpected turnout," Knepshield said. She hopes that the EIG continues to work with other members of Hope's campus, as well as the Holland's community. Wondergem sees EIG as a way to expand the traditional rold of Hope in the surrounding community. "[Beachsweep] is more of a group thing to bring people together," he said. "EIG wants together," he said. "EIG wants to make people more aware, more politically active. It's like a stepping block.

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Sophomores

Erie J Ringnalda Alto

Wyckoff Hall

Cathleen Robart Hudsonville

Oggel Apts.

Melissa Roop Traverse City

G i l m o r e Hall

Derek Root Holland

Phelps Hall

Garth Rotman Zealand

Phelps Hall

Jaokie Ryczek Lansing

Phelps Hall

Kristin Sabol Walton Hills

Van Vleck Hall

Ian Samson Clinton T o w n s h i p

C o o k Hall

Samantha Sandro Greenville

Kollen Hall

Jay Sanford Ann Arbor

Poll Cottage

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fesley Poythress, Dean of Multicultural Life, began the annual "Women of Color Celebration" three years ago, he hoped it would serve as a way for minority women to reflect on both their struggles and triumphs. The event, which took place on Tuesday, March 28, featured a discussion by minority women from Hope's faculty, staff, and student body, as well as keynote speaker Dr. Anna M. Oritz. ""It needed to be here in this place called Hope because it gets into the relection and celebration of women of color in our society," said Poythress. "There aren't any right or wrong answers, just

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women reflecting on their lives. People laugh, people cry." Oritz, an assistant professor in the College of Education at Michigan State University spoke on "Redefining Ourselves in the New Millennuium." This lecture came following a dinner and panel discussion. Recieving her doctorate in higher education and organizational chance at UCLA in 1997, Oritz has spoken on such topics as race, class, and gender in the classroom and educational strategies for cross-cultural education. Speaking in anticipation for the event, Poythress said, "I hope students get a greater appreciation for the impact that women of color have had and continue to have in the development of our society. In our society, we truly forget what a great role they've had. Students will be challenged, educated, and impacted to change in to a greater consciousness." Co-sponsored by the Offices of Special Programs and Mutlicultural Life, the even was a success. Those who attended look forward to next year. ^

Ringnalda Smith

Stephanie Sohaap Holland

Phelps Hall

Kara Schaberg Saline

Kollen Hall

Megan Schaub Suttons Bay

Kollen Hall

Jacob Scheidler Logansport, IN

. Reese Cottage

Joel 0 Schick Tecumseh

Durfee Hall

Kristin Schneider Naperville, IL

.... Gilmore Hall

Uz Schofield Niles

Phelps Hall

Jamie Scholten Allendale

Durfee Hall

Jordan Scholz Portage

C o o k Hall

Michelle Schoob Joliet, IL

. VanVleck Hall

Michelle Schreve Whitehall

Gilmore Hall

Sarah Schripsema Kalamazoo

Phelps Hall

Jessica Schulte Clarkston

Lichty Hall

Sarah Schultz St Joseph

Phelps Hall

Jennifer Sciortino Findlay, O H

.... Kollen West Hall

Matthew Scogin Portage

. College East Apts.

Emily Semer Suttons Bay

Cook Hall

Katlego Setshogoe Soweto

Klassen Cottage

Meyly Sew Holland

Kleis Cottage

Lauren Seymor Holland

Phelps Hall

Yoke Sezai Utsunomiya, Japan ..

. College East Apts.

Teresa Sheffield Fenton

Lichty Hall

Jennifer Shutes Mason

Kollen Hall

Chris Sizemore Ann Arbor

Phelps Hall

Emily Small Defiance

Kollen Hall

'mm Elizabeth Smith Marshall

VanVleck Hall

Larissa Smith Lake Zurich

Lichty Hall

Laura Smith Dearborn

Kollen Hall

Lucas Smith McBain

Phelps Hall

Richard Smith Athens, NY.

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Sarah Smith .... Phelps Hall

Brighton

Tanner Smith .... Phelps Hall

Kellogg, IA

Teresa Sneller .. Gilmore Hall

Zeeland

Emily Snyder .. Dykstra Hall

Owosso

Kara Spaman .... Kollen Hall

Rockford

Dane Splinter Libertyville. IL

Durfee Hall

Ben Sportel WyckoffHall

Caledonia

Cody Statema Kollen Hall

Zeeland

Matthew Stehle . . C o s m o p o l i t a n Hall

Pittsburgh. PA

Dana Stehouwer Voorhees Hall

Cadillac

Sarah Stoepker . Phelps Hall

Portage

Alaina Stojic L a G r a n g e Park, I L . .

.. Lichty Hall

Kelly Stouten . Phelps Hall

Holland

Brian Sutter . Phelps Hall

Midland

Rebecca Sutton . Kollen Hall

Eaton Rapids

Jenna Swanezy C o o k Hall

Holland

Elvir Tabakovic ... Kollen Hall

Jenison

Miriam Takish G i l m o r e Hall

Flint

Kate TeWinkle Sheboygan, W1

G i l m o r e Hall

Jay Thwaites .... Phelps Hall

Grand Rapids

Megan Timmer Holland

Van Vleck Hall

Janis Tippie Ypsilanti

Phelps Hall

Jessica Tisohendorf Libertyville, IL

G i l m o r e Hall

Mari Titcombe Minnetonka, M N

Lichty Hall

Katie Torgerson Weidman

C o o k Hall

Gregory Town . Voorhees Hall

Pittsford

Jennifer Traxler Phelps Hall

Easton, PA

Sara Troyer C o o k Hall

Howell

Kristy Truax Wilmington, D E ....

. Vcnnema Apts

Shannon Tucker Lichty Hall

Marshall

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Doug Turk Minnetonka, M N

. Brumler Apts.

Erin Tuttle Aurora

OTy Holland

Curtis Tyler Charlotte

Christa Van Oort Midland

..Phelps Hall

Leanne VanOuinen N e w Era

. Phelps Hall

Sarah VanOyke Palos Heights

Curt VanHekken Holland

Todd VanKuiken Holland

Jared Van Noord Sparta

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Junior Kristyn Sundstedt, sophomore Pat Kinne, sophomore Mike Warneke, and junior Laura Evans take time out from setting up Spring Fling to pose for a picture. Sundstedt and Evans are the SAC directors for 1999-2000 school year and Kinne and Warneke are in training for directors of 20002001 school year. Spring Fling is just one of the many events that SAC (Social Activites Committee) plans each year. Their advisor Diana Breclaw said, "It was one of my favorite activties of the year because you could see the whole campus come together and have fun at a single event."

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Sophomores Jacob Van Pernis Ashland. W I

Voorhees Hall

Lora Van Uff elen Holland

C o o k Hall

Heather Van Wingeti Hudsonville

Phelps Hall

Natalia Vanderhoefc Pease. M N

Phelps Hall

Chris VanderHyde Grandville

Durfee Hall

Stephen Vanderlip Plainwell

C o o k Hall

Andrew Vanover Ada

D u r f e e Hall

Stephanie Venard Holland

Taylor Collage

Kate VerHeulen Grand Rapids

Phelps Hall

Sarah Vincent Midland

Kollen Hall

0ÂŤadly Dinner College students have been asking for more interactive programs on the weekends. The Social Activities Committee rose to the challenge and found a fun solution... A Murder Mystery Dinner. On Saturday, April 8, 2000 Phelps cafeteria was transformed to a lifelike Clue Game. Participants were greeted by two authentic Broadway actors imported from New York City for the occasion. When students entered the cafeteria, transformed into a theater stage, they received a card detailing a part as a potential murder or victim in the whodunit.

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"When we walked in, a woman with really large red hair assigned us with our parts. I was 'Babs Ravioli' and part of the MOB. It was great to get a chance to just act crazy and play up the part," said sophomore Elizabeth Otto. A candle lite dinner was served with seven course meal highlighted by a delicious steak and shrimp entree. All participants were asked to dress elegantly for the occasion. Many students also received costumes to further involve the audience in the murder mystery. Women donned colorful feathery boas and men wore mobster type hats. Entertainment was provided by Kareoke performed to YMCA by the Village People and ballads from the Supremes. Junior Laura Evans, the Co-Director of the Social Activities Committee said, "We had some much fun and I got to meet a lot of students I hadn't met before. We are planning to have another Murder Mystery in next year's schedule." As the plot unfolded before the audience and the drama came to a close the murderer was revealed. It is elementary dear Watson, in the dressing room with the poison death power slipped into an evening cocktail. The motive... For Love.

Van Noord Zylstra

6rook L Vivian Mc Bain

Phelps Hall

Staoy Wabeke Jenison

Phelps Hall

Dylan Wade Beulah

Phelps Hall

Anna Wagnild Minnetonka. M N

Phelps Hall

Mitchell Walker Burton

Vennema Apts.

Pat Warren New Lothrop

Visscher Cottage

Leland H Webb Bernardsvilie, NJ

Voorhees Hall

Trevor Weston Port Huron

Phelps Hall

Rodney Westrate Grand Rapids

Kollen Hall

Brook Wever Fremont

Gilmore Hall

Emily White Cedar Springs

Phelps Hall

Katie Whiting Spring Lake

Cook Hall

Heather Wicklund St. Paul, M N

Gilmore Hall

Rebecca Wiechman W h i t j n o r e Lake

Phelps Hall

Emily Wineland Chelsea

Lichty Hall

Christopher Winkler B o y n e City

C o o k Hall

Erica Winn Northvilie

Dykstra Hall

Kevin Woloszyn Oak Lawn, IL

C o o k Hall

Kevin Wolthuis Holland, MI

Durfee Hall

Amy Woolard Muncie, IN

. Van Vleck Hall

Christopher Working Z e e land

Cook Hall

Erin Wysocki

, ;N.

Plymouth

... Voorhees Hall

Jennifer Yoh Wooster

.. Van Vleck Hall

Megan Zeneberg Roscommon

. Van Vleck Hall

Jessica Zimbleman Stanton

Kollen Hall

Sarah Zoulek Shelby

Melissa Zylstra Spencer, Iowa

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Fairgrove

Corey Adomitis Kollen Hall

Jackson

Ashlea Allen Gilmore Hall

Midland

Cryn Alsum Dykstra Hall

Schoharie. NY

Matt Ambrose .. C o s m o p o l i t a n Hall

Midland

Sarah J Anderson Dykstra Hall

Oxford

Scott Anderson Voorhees Hall

A n n a n d a l e . NJ

Monica Armstrong Dykstra Hall

Milford

Molly Arntz Dykstra Hall

Greenville

Leslie Aronson West Bloomfield

Dykstra Hall

Rand Arwady Scott Hall

Kalamazoo

Diane Asher .. Dykstra Hall

Midland

Jonathan Warner Atwell .... Durfee Hall

Muscatine, IA

Joe Avery . WyckoffHall

Constantine

Mary E Ayres .. Dykstra Hall

Plainwell

Amanda 6ahnsen .. G i l m o r e Hall

Holland

Bret 6ajdek . WyckoffHall

South Bend

Arianna Baker .. Dykstra Hall

Wheaton, IL

Andrea Balduck .. Dykstra Hall

Algonac

Sara Baldwin Randolph, NY

.. Dykstra Hall

Amy Baltmanis . Gilmore Hall

Paw-Paw

Erio Barendse .... Durfee Hall

Utica, NY

Jennifer Barrett .. Dykstra Hall

Findlay, O H

Rob Bartett Mt. Vernon, IN

.... Durfee Hall

Elizabeth Barton ...Dykstra Hall

Troy

Zayed Fahd Nageeb Basir Basir Karachi. Pakistan

..Voorhees Hall

Jane Bast Grand Rapids

.... Dykstra Hall

Brian Batchelder G r a n d Haven

Kollen Hall

Josh Bauman Durfee Hall

Manistee

Katie Bauman .... Dykstra Hall

West Branch

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Adams Blacquiere Josh 6aumbaoh Byron Center

Wyckoff Hall

Matthew Baumbaoh Byron Center

Wyckoff Hall

Travis Beagle Traverse City

Scott Hall

Peter Beck Dolton, IL

... Kollen Hall

Kristen M Beelen Holland

. Dykstra Hall

Amber Beeson Crander, IN

.. Lichty Hall

Brian Bell Kalamazoo

... Cook Hall

Mike Betiko Holland

. Durfee Hall

Thomas Bergman Grandville

. Durfee Hall

Daniel Berhanemeskel Holland

..Phelps Hall

-train Meghan Betka Imalay City

. Dykstra Hall

Aaron Bird Plainwell

... Kollen Hall

Brad Bishop Holland

... Phelps Hall

Kyle Blaokport Grand Rapids

....Kollen Hall

Jessie Blaoquiere Hudsonville

Students at Hope avoid gaining extra weight while staying on the Phelps or Cook meal plan? Some didn't even try. As one anonymous freshman said after changing from a size 5 to a size 7, "An inevitable result of growing up, the freshman fifteen isn't necessarily a bad thing. Adult bodies simply need a couple more pounds than adolescents." Yet, for many Hope college students, weight was definitely an issue. For those who didn't choose to work off their extra calories, there was the option of calorie counting.(C.C.) C.C. was not the easiest thing to live under. It involved counting all calories one consumed, from morning Cheerios to midnight brownies. Most people who C.C. make a special point of counting fat grams and avoid snacks. Since snacks consist of the majority of most exam-harried college students, this can be a problem. Yet, some people saw it as the easiest solution to avoid those unwanted pounds. One of these people was freshman Jonathon Wendrick. He said, "I started eating healthy in 10th grade." For him, the only thing he had to do to continue this choice was to take a look at the enormous ringbounded caloric information book that Phelps

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offers. "I ate the hot food bar items in smaller quantities and had lots of vegetables and fruit," said Wendrick. Anne Osterink, also a freshman, had another method of staying healthy. She said, "Only keeping healthy snacks in my room helped me avoid temptation. I and my roommate kept tuna, popcorn, and fruit as snacks to cure our grumbling stomachs." Low fat but filling foods like those stocked by Osterink were, for the most part, absent from Phelps. Yet, if students really wanted to keep off their weight, they could have found alternatives to calorie counting. If you didn't want to partake of Phelp's vegetarian entrees, there was always the Dow center. Open from 6:30 to midnight, it gave an opportunity for well-fed Dutchmen to work off some uncounted calories.

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Freshmen

Robert 6laoquiere Caledonia

Kollen Hall

Jeffrey 6loem Ann Arbor

Phelps Hall

Jordana Blondin Grand Blanc

Lichty Hall

Jennifer Bodine Naperville

Gilmore Hall

Jen Boersma Dorr

C o o k Hall

Rachel Boersma G i l m o r e Hall

Holland

Matt Boes Hudsonville

Scott Hall

Jesse Bolinder Grand Rapids

Scott Hall

Laura Bomeli Otsego

Lichty Hall

Matthew Bendy Petoskey

Voorhees Hall

Elizabeth Bos Holland

Dykstra Hall

Brenna Bosma Orland Park, IL

Voorhees Hall

Brandon Bosscher Grand Rapids

Scott Hall

Raohael Bottema Spring Lake

Dykstra Hall

Dan Bouwens Zeeland

D u r f e e Hall

Inaugural Celebration , October 22, classes were canceled so students and faculty could participate in the many events celebrating the inauguration of President Bultman. The day was kicked off with an early morning church service featuring the Gospel Choir and Western Theological Seminary's Dr. Tim Brown. After that came Dr. Richard Mouw's inaugural lecture, Collegium Musicum performing at the inaugural lunch, and the widely-attended international luncheon held at Phelps. One-thirty launched the beginning of The Big Event the presidential inauguration at Dimnent Chapel. The ceremony began with a procession of delegates from other colleges, students, the board of

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trustees, and. lastly, the faculty dressed in full academic attire. Louis Canfield, president of the student congress, opened the presentation with a greetings speech talking about the kindness of the new President. He recalled being warmly welcomed into Bultman's home when he showed up unannounced. He set the trend for all the speakers who followed. Nearly everyone had something to say about the incumbent president's congeniality. After the chapel choir and symphonette performed, Bultman's inaugural address, entitled "Hope as Hope" got underway. He expressed his affection and outlined his plans for Hope. After hearing the optimistic speech, freshman Timothy Stowe commented, "President Bultman is the kind of guy with a track record that makes one wonder if he'll be creating miracles here at Hope College." The events concluded that night with the wellattended inaugural ball. "It was nicely done, appropriate for all ages. I find it interesting how much money they spent on it," said sophomore Sarita Hoekzema. "Overall, the whole day was very well done.'

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Matthew Boyle Arlington Heights

Kollen Hall

Joe Bradfield Wyoming

Voorhees Hall

Christine Bradford Clinton, NJ

Dykstra Hall

Matthew Bradley Hastings

Durfee Hall

Joshua Brandenberg Mt. Vernon, O H

.. Cosmopolitan Hall

Megan Braun Northbrook, IL

Dykstra Hall

Meghan Breeden Carmel, IN

Kollen Hall

Geoffrey Bremer Midland

Kollen Hall

Lindsay Brink Kentwood

Dykstra Hall

Colin Brown Fruitport

Scott Hall

Mike Brown Midland

Durfee Hall

Rebecca M Brown Petosky

... Dykstra Hall

Bryan Brugger Libertyville, IL

.. Wyckoff Hall

Daniel Bruggers Li m a , P e r u

Scott Hall

Alyson Brzezinski Springboro, O H

... Dykstra Hall

Andy Buchner Grawn

. Voorhees Hall

Elizabeth Buikema Muskegon

... Dykstra Hall

Jamie Buikema Hudsonville

Kollen Hall

Pete Buis Allegan

Durfee Hall

Meredith Bulkeley Galesburg, IL

... Dykstra Hall

Angela Bunker Muskegon

Cook Hall

Lynn Burghardt Mequon, WI

.. Dykstra Hall

Rachel Burton

Hamilton

Lichty Hall

Eve Bushouse Holland

.. Gilmore Hall

Joseph Bychowski Carol Stream, IL

... Durfee Hall

Cynthia Byrne . Dykstra Hall

Midland

Sarah Calmes Findlay

. Dykstra Hall

Matthew Camp Holland

... Phelps Hall

Leslie Canfield Whitehall

. Dykstra Hall

Lisa Canterbury . Dykstra Hall

Orinda, C A

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Anthony Cappa Naperville

D u r f e e Hall

Chad Carlson Holland

Durfee Hall

Katie Carlston D e s M o i n e s , IA

Dykstra Hall

Carla Carrozziere Rochester, NY

Lichty Hall

Rachel Carrozziere Rochester, NY

Dykstra Hall

Sarah Caulk Troy

Dykstra Hall

Ahren Ceisel Glenview, IL

Phelps Hall

Daniel Chadderdon Voorhees Hall

Portage

Adam Chaffee Ann Arbor

Kollen Hall

Mary Chambers Alma

Gilmore Hall

Andrew Chapin ... D u r f e e Hall

Midland

Anna Chappel . Dykstra Hall

Traverse City

Undee Claerbout . Dykstra Hall

Oostburg.WI

Karen Clark .... Lichty Hall

Midland

Kelly Clarksen .. Kollen Hall

Johnston, IA

Kelly L Cleland . Dykstra Hall

Deckerville

Kristin Cleveland . Dykstra Hall

Brighton

Carne Cochran ....Lichty Hall

Plainwell

Jennifer Coleman . Dykstra Hall

G r a n d Rapids

Emily Colenbrander . Dykstra Hall

Holland

Justin Compson C o o k Hall

Remus

Marybeth Conrad . Dykstra Hall

Schaumburg

Nick Conrad Scott Hall

Wyoming

Anne Marie Conwell C o l u m b i a Hts., M N

... Kollen Hall

Colleen Corey Scott Hall

Jenison

Lisa Cortez Scott Hall

Cadillac

Laura Cowen . Dykstra Hall

Dexter

Ryan Cox ... Durfee Hall

Marshall

Katherine Crawford . Dykstra Hall

Troy

Clay Cressler Indianapolis, IN

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Sarah Crisman Downers Grove, IL

Cook Hall

Kristi Lynn Cummings Howard City

Dykstra Hall

Kim Oaelhousen Sinking Spring, PA

Voorhees Hall

Alicia Daniel Cincinnati, O H

Dykstra Hall

Megan Daniels Grand Haven

Dykstra Hall

Megan Danielson Manistee

C o o k Hall

C Noelle Davids Big Rapids

. Dykstra Hall

Jessica J Davis Plainwell

. Gilmore Hall

Meg Davis Brecksville, O H ...

. Dykstra Hall

Melissa De6oer Haslett

. Dykstra Hall

Oreg DeHaan Plainwell

.... Kollen Hall

Kathryn DeHaan Grand Rapids

.. Dykstra Hall

Timothy DeHaan Haslett

. Wyckoff Hal!

Jayme DeJonge Zeeland

.. Gilmore Hall

Susan DeLange .. Dykstra Hall

Orland Park, IL

)ance Group, comprised of 25 members, was committed to spiritual growth as individuals, as well as dancers. First of all, the group met once a week for a student-led Bible study. There, topics stemmed f r o m faith and struggles to body image. Along with the Bible study, they met on a regular basis for rehearsals. As a new organization, they attempted to create a constitution that reflected their goals. Within this resolution, they talked about their purposes as an organization. Not only do they want to introduce Sacred Dance as a part of worship and to allow students to choreograph and dance Sacred pieces, their goal was to build community among dancers. This was accomplished through regular Bible study and the group exploration of sacred dance and movement. Open to all students interested in dancing as a means of worship, members showed dedication to peers and their group as well as an eagerness to deepen their faith throughout the year. This year they were blessed with many opportu-

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nities to share sacred dance. Performing in chapel services, gatherings, and area churches, the group was also given the opportunity to travel to Ft. Wayne, Indiana. There, the ensemble of 29 students was able to participate in an hour long worship service. The Program consisted of ten dances that were part of the group's repertory, as well as scripture reading and signing. Through their fellowship both on and off the stage, the members of the Sacred Dance Group were able to come together as they went on. They will cherish their friendships for years to come.

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Allison OeMaise ..Dykslra Hall

Grandville

Derek OeVries .... Kollen Hall

Caledonia

Aaron OeWitt .... Durfee Hall

Zeeland

David DeYoung .... Kollen Hall

Westmont

Karissa OeYoung Lichty Hall

Jenison

Nicole Dekker M e n o m e n e e Falls, WI .

.. Gilmore Hall

Joseph Deller Dearborn

Katie Delozier ,. Scott Hall

Mt. Vernon. O H

Jennifer Dennis

Crystal

Ken Diekema Holland

Christine Diestl . Dykstra Hall

Schaumburg

Audrey Dillon Clinton T o w n s h i p

Dawn Dodge . Dykstra Hall

Caledonia

Julia Doherty Harper W o o d s

Scott Hall

Michael Dolislager Rocklin, C A

Durfee Hall

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weekend in December, Phelps diners were surprized by the sight of over twenty of their fellow Flying Dutchmen dressed in midieval garb in the Mass Lobby. Hope's Collegium Musicum, having made an appearance at the Inauguration Lunch and hosted an Evensong at Western Theological Seminary, was involved in their final performances of the year: The Madrigal Dinners. Preparing for their upcoming performance, freshman Dan DuPuis, junior Greg Frens, and senior Seth Gardner stalked around the tiled floor in puffy satin sleeves, velvet knickers, and brightly colored tights. Taking up the girls' bathroom with yards of cord, fabric, and clasps, freshmen Noelle Davids and Suzy Martiere helped seniors Renee

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Meyer and Tricia Rhieu tighten up their mock corsets, tuck in stray ribbons, and adjust their flowered tiarras. The night featured good old midieval humor (burping and other bodily noises portrayed with the best English accents), fighting, chivalry, dancing, and singing. The tightly knit harmonies of this group â&#x20AC;&#x201D; the smallest of H o p e ' s musical offerings â&#x20AC;&#x201D; soared through ancient yuletide melodies into more lighthearted fare. After singing an a capella version of "Gracias," a Latin blessing, the food started arriving. On cue, the students sang in honor of Wassail, the delicacy of boar's head, or the marvels of figgy pudding as each offering arrived. During lulls, various acts were staged in order to keep the audience laughing. Diners came up with an Ode to the Boar's Head and other offerings as different tables were given an edict by the King or Queen. Laughing and dancing, tousling and posing. Collegium Musicum members had as much fun as their audience. Whether their first experience with Madrigals or their 8th year of a string of select singing groups starting in high school, the students were able to do something they loved while creating an enjoyable evening for all.

DeMaise Fleming

Rachel Rebecca Ooolen Berrien Springs

Gilmore Hall

Heidi Ooran Waterford

Scott Hall

Jessica Oore Tustin

Dykstra Hall

Katie Oornbos Vicksburg

Gilmore Hall

Holly Douglass North Oaks, M N

Dykstra Hall

Amanda Orozer G r o s s e Pointe Farms .

. Gilmore Hall

Daniel DuPuis Flushing

... Durfee Hall

Kevin Dubois Holland

Scott Hall

Amber Dufrene Alma

. Dykstra Hall

Mary Dunlap Saline

.. Dykstra Hall

Jason Dunn Cedarville

. Wyckoff Hall

Corrie Durham Fremont

.. Gilmore Hall

Jennifer Dutra St. Louis, M O

.. Dykstra Hal!

Julia Cagan New Providence, NJ .

.. Dykstra Hall

Todd Edema Grand Rapids

.... Kollen Hall

Josh Cgedy Midland Park, NJ

... Phelps Hall

Kara Cisenbrandt Stevensville

. Dykstra Hall

Ryan Engen Grand Rapids

... Kollen Hall

Eric Erdman Manistee

... Durfee Hall

Melissa Estes Muncie, IN

. Dykstra Hall

Matt Evearitt Ada

.... Durfee Hall

Adrienne Farrell Novi

.. Dykstra Hall

Katie Faulkner Jenison

,. Gilmore Hall

Sen Fedak Albany, N Y

.... Derfee Hall

Undsey Feenstra Grand Rapids

. Dykstra Hall

Scott Feldpausch Marshall

.... Phelps Hall

Greg Field Jr Naperville, IL

.... Durfee Hall

Sally Fisher Kalamazoo

.. Dykstra Hall

Necia Flaherty Holland

.. Gilmore Hall

Cody Fleming Ames, IA

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Ruth flores Dykstra Hall

Claundon Hills

Rebecca Folkema Dykstra Hall

Fremont

Tim Folkert Scott Hall

Hudsonville

Tracey Forbes Van Vleck Hall

Lone Tree, 1A

Amy Ford Dykstra Hall

Wilwood

Cara Forney Dykstra Hall

Clarkston

Kyle Frank Wyckoff Hall

St. Joseph

Melissa Freckman Gilmore Hall

Holland

Megan Frey Dykstra Hall

Sand Lake

Megan Fry Scott Hall

Charlotte

Meghan Geer Dykstra Hall

Lowell

Oracle George Kollen Hall

Brethren

Shawn Gerbers Kollen Hall

Jenison

Christy Gerig Van Vleck Hall

Montague

Ben Gielczyk Durfee Hall

LaPorte

nr?fm Jacinta Gifford Lichty Hall

Normal,1L

Casey Glass Kollen Hall

Hudsonville

Caleb Gleason Phelps Hall

Hudsonville

Eric Golf z Wyckoff Hall

Midland

Abbie Gonzales Dykstra Hall

Holland

Jennifer Gormley Grand Rapids

Dykstra Hall

Edita Graievci Off Campus

Kosovo

Oani Grammerstorf Haverstraw, NY

Knllui Hall

Michael Grant Grand Rapids

Kollen Hall

James Ryan Graves Greencastle, IN

Cook Hal

Ellie Gray Dykstra Hall

Hillsdale

Sara Gray Grand Rapids

Kollen I Kill

Janice Greca ... Scott Hall

Charlotte

Jennifer Greenwell Elizabethtown. KY ...

Dykstra Hall

Kathi Grotenhuis Gilmore Hall

Hamilton

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Kyle Hackney Elwell

Kollen Hall

Laura Hahnfield Midland

Dykstra Hall

Ryan Hamby Hudsonville

WyckoffHall

Brian Manning Oxford

Durfee Hall

Lisa Hardy Midland

Lichty Hall

6rett Harring Holland

Scott Hall

Kenita Harris Detroit

Scott Hall

Jamie Hartman Glen Rock, PA

. Dykstra Hall

Caleb Hartmann Naperville, IL

... Kollen Hall

Jessica Hauch Wateruliet

Scott Hall

Rebefcah Hauch Waterviliet

Scott Hall

Tracy Haveman West Olive

Gilmore Hall

Sara Haverdinfc Hamilton

Gilmore Hall

Hilary Hawn Midland

.... Lichty Hall

Oerrit Heerderks Webster. NY

are a variety of reasons why the students of Hope College have chosen to attend this school year after year. The most popular often include mention of its academic reputation, the location near Lake Michigan, or its Christian atmosphere. Joy Pope, a freshman this year, learned about Hope through a college fair at her church. Willow Creek, in Illinois. " W h e n I came to visit," Pope said, "I fell in love with the atmosphere- the campus was well kept, the students were friendly, and the faculty were helpful. I also chose Hope because of the Christian atmosphere â&#x20AC;&#x201D; I was amazed at all the students that went to chapel". Some students also c o m e for more specific reasons, such as a certain academic field of interest, athletic sport, or family reasons. Drew Mac Kay, who was a junior this year, felt that his family background had a large role in his decision. "There was no pressure f r o m them, but both my parents are grandparents went here. So, when I came here for a visit, it just felt right. I thought it would be great to be the third generation to go

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here." "When I was looking into schools, I was looking for a good psychology program and the college had a good reputation. They give me more of a broad scope of psychology instead of one aspect of it," said senior Beth Bailey. There are many reasons to attend Hope College and receive the liberal arts education that it has to offer. Simply just ask people around campus, "Why did you chose to come to H o p e ? " and you will find that each individual has a completely different answer.

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Freshmen Margaret Hdden Grand Rapids

Gilmore Hall

Tracy Hekman Holland

G i l m o r e Hall

Daniel Hendricks Novi

Kollen Hall

Sarah Henry Gr. Junction

Dykstra Hall

Ian Hesselsweet Grand Haven

Scott Hall

Anne HHbrecht Kalamazoo

Dykstra Hall

Dan Hinz LaGrange, IL

Cosmopolitan Hall

Amanda Hltesman Traverse City

Dykstra Hall

Mitch Holdwlck Ann Arbor

Kollen Hall

Tim Hoogewind Wyoming

Durfee Hall

Raji Hourani Lansing

Wyckoff Hall

Jessica Hcusman South Holland. IL

VanVleck Hall

Dorothy Howe Dykstra Hall

Collegeville, PA

Sara terrain Huff Middleville

G i l m o r e Hall

Andria Hundt Dykstra Hall

Haslett

On the Road Again 1 be better than spending hours in a small vehicle with some of your best friends? Only reaching your final destination with those friends. Some of the best memories of college come from road tripping. Whether you go an hour, or twenty hours, you realize that you learn a lot more about the people you spend your days with. Sometimes you learn things that are a little bit annoying- like how the person you share your hotel room with snores very loudly through the entire night or insists on dirtying all of the hotel glasses. But mostly you realize what awesome friends you have. "Spring break road trips have become somewhat of a tradition for me. These are the kinds of college

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memories I will always remember," said junior Sara Beth Oostendorp. If you are female, long trips are about sharing secrets and laughing about the divulged information. The already existing bonds of friendship are strengthened. The male road trip is somewhat of a mystery to me so I will just assume that whatever it is that entails male bonding is what goes on in the confines of the car. The exhilarating feeling of letting loose drives us to push ourselves to the limits. That feeling is what keeps us f r o m going insane after spending eight hours straight in the car, traveling mostly through construction. It is also what makes us get up in the morning after a long night out. Flying is fun, but there is something about a long car ride with your friends. Rolling down the windows and letting the wind from the expressway mess up your hair. Turning up the radio and singing as loud as you can. Stopping for food in the middle of the night. Getting lost. Finally relenting and asking for directions in a sketchy area. Meeting new people. Knowing that these people will be with you forever. These are the reasons why we are crazy enough to hop in and take off for a road trip that we will never fully explain to our children.

Helden Keefer Melissa Huron Maple City

Phelps Hall

Ashley Hutchinson Kalamazoo

Dykstra Hall

Maren Hyde Royal Oak

Dykstra Hall

Michael lannuzzi Ann Arbor

Kollen Hall

Karen Ice Barringlon, IL

Dykstra Hall

Andrew Imdieke Marquette

Wyckoff Hall

Erin Ingersoll Comstock Park

Dykstra Hall

Amber Inman Haslett

C o o k Hall

Patrick Irish East Lansing

Wyckoff Hall

Adrienne Italiano Carlsbad, N M

Dykstra Hall

James Jabaay Munster, IN

..Cosmopolitan Hall

6renton Jackson Grand Haven

Wyckoff Hall

Kimberly Jacobsen Leeland

Scott Hall

Justin Janik Park Forest,IL

D u r f e e Hall

Clisby Jarrard Barrington, IL

C o o k Hall

1 Crryn Jenks Lincoln, N E

... Dykstra Hall

Isabel S Jewell Plymoth, IN

... Dykstra Hall

Amy Johnson Sarasota, F L

... Dykstra Hall

Eric Johnson Battle Creek

C o o k Hall

Jason Johnson Chesterfield

.. Wyckoff Hall

Eric Jones Grand Rapids

. Wyckoff Hall

Elizabeth Jonker Grand Rapids

.. Dykstra Hall

Carly Jugenitz St. Charles, IL

.. Dykstra Hall

Jennifer Jury DcWitt

.. Gilmore Hall

Alexa Kaly Gaylord

.. Dykstra Hall

Charlene Kan Midland

Dykstra Hall

Hussam Kanaan Jordan

Scott Hall

Muhammad Karimuddin Karachi, Pakistan

Kollen Hall

Patrick Kearney Cinton Township

Durfee Hall

Kourtney Keefer Holly

F r e s h m e n

..Voorhees Hall

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Freshmen Jason Kehrer Scott Hall

Arlington Heights, IL...

Andy Keller ..Cosmopolitan Hall

Hastings

Macare Kelly DykstraHall

Traverse City

Amanda Kerfcstra Dykstra Hall

Grandville

Ryan Kerstetter Kollen Hall

Grand Rapids

Jennifer Kettler . Dykstra Hall

Pella, IA

Joelle Kezlarian . Dykstra Hall

Birmingham

Ashley Klghtlinger Scott Hall

Cooperstown, PA

Brian King ... D u r f e e Hall

Kalamazoo

Kami King ... Kollen Hall

Somerset

Miriam King . DykstraHall

Ann Arbor

Sarah King . Dykstra Hall

D e M o t t e , IN

Erin Kirby . Dykstra Hall

Charlotte

Matt Kirby ... Kollen Hall

Williamston

Oretohen Klein .... Lichty Hall

Colon

Katherine Klein Scott Hall

Indianapolis, IN

Paul Kloostra .. Patterson Cottage

Rockford

Sharmon Kneoht G i l m o r e Hall

C o l u m b i a City, IN

Elizabeth Knooihuizen Kollen Hall

Grandville

Ashley Koebel Dykstra Hall

Horton

Kurt Koehler ..Wyckoff Hall

Ypsilanti

Douglas Komejan Holland

Holland

Jeffrey Konf ord Durfee Hall

Farmington Hills

Elizabeth Koster ...Gilmore Hall

Kenosha, WI

Kevin Koster .... D u r f e e Hall

Hudsonville

John Kran ...Wyckoff Hall

Free Soil

Anna Krefcelberg C o o k Hall

LeSueur, M N

Megan Krigbaum ... Dykstra Hall

Clarkston

Erica Krolik .. Dykstra Hall

Charlotte

Anna Krumsieg Bellwood, IL

...Dykstra Hall

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Kehrer L i t t l e Craig Kuenzer Brethren

Durfee Hall

Karen Kuhl Chelsea

Kollen Hall

Melody Kuiken ... Dykstra Hall

Grand Prairie, T X

Le Anne Lamphere Galesburg

Scott Hall

Jessica Lange Dykstra Hall

Gaylord

Autum Laperna Kollen Hall

Dorr.

Miranda Lawrence Sterling, NY.

..Voorhees Hall

Craig Lawton Durfee Hall

Holland

Chandra Leben Dykstra Hall

Wheaton, IL

Chris Ledtke Durfee Hall

Fort Gratiot

Juliane Lenon ... Dykstra Hall

Mecosta

Everett Leonard ..Wyckoff Hall

Kalamazoo

Laura Utteral Lichty Hall

Jackson

Emily Little ...Dykstra Hall

Mequon, W1

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ti vast majority of Hope Students, sharing a small rectangular box with another human being for such necessities as changing clothes and doing homework and sleeping was a very present reality. For the good, the okay, the livable, or the bad, roommates were there. As anyone lived in a residence hall knew, some combinations of people worked and some didn't. "Roommates who are acquaintances and have a lot in common, but don't spend a lot of social time together are the best roommates," said Cook Hall Resident Director Monica Marcelis. With students spending f r o m 6-18 hours in the same room together, this recommendation made a lot of sense to people who had difficulty in the past with rooming situations. "Living with a friend can restrict you and if you have conflicts it can ruin your friendship," said freshman Amanda Whitmer. "My second roommate is a friend of mine. We're great friends, but our personalities made it difficult to be roommates. We get along much better now that we don't live together." Horror stories of incompatibility to the contrary, good roommates were not necessarily like each other.

...Dykstra Hall

Mequon, WI

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"Oddly enough, it doesn't have to be someone who does things the way you do," said Kristen Gray, Director of Counseling. "It's important to find someone who you can communicate with about a variety of topics including the uncomfortable and conflicting." With all the possibilities for disaster among rooming relationships, there were a surprising number of successful pairings. Despite lack of privacy, even freshman strangers in a Dykstra Hall triple could find wonderful friends. Freshman Lauren Toner and Hope Reese learned to love each other as the year progressed. "It's like a family," Toner said. "When you always have people around you, it teaches you to be patient in a completely different way."

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Kollen Hall

EmHy Louis Zeeland

G i l m o r e Hall

Keri Lubelan Gaylord

Dykstra Hall

Jeffry Luchies Scott Hall

Kalamazoo

Sarah Lucker Bangor.

Dykstra Hall

Martha Luidens Holland

G i l m o r e Hall

S c o t t Lynema Grandville

Scott Hall

Adam Lyng Hudsonvile

Wyckoff Hall

Oerriok S Lyons Howell

Phelps Hall

Sonja Lytle Sturgis

Scott Hall

Michael Mac Pherson Brethren

Kollen Hall

Jeff Maitner Grand Rapids

Kollen Hall

Kellie Malocha Vicksburg

Dykstra Hall

Dan Mann Grand Haven

Kollen Hall

Emily Mannakee Park Ridge, IL

Dykstra

Sleeping i m a n y people around the world, h o m e is a bench, an alley doorway, or maybe even a cardboard box. There are over 35 million homeless in the United States. This places the homeless to Hope student ration at 12,000-to-l. That number has made many Hope students wonder what kind of difference they can make in reducing it. On September 29, Habitat for Humanity organized "Sleep Out in the Pine Grove", where students spent the night in a cardboard box. Fifteen students came to participate, but only ten made it through the cold night. "Habitat For Humanity is a group who ultimately want s to help eliminate homelessness by building homes and through other service projects,"

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said Habitat President senior Jack Mulder. '"Sleep Out in the Pine Grove' is an event to help increase student awareness of homelessness. We hope that students will be a little shocked when they walk outside in the morning and find people sleeping in cardboard boxes in front of their dorms." While Mulder emphasized the effects on the night on the other people, some of the participants found that it also had a significant impact on the way they thought. "It was really cold," said junior Sarah Escott. "It really made me appreciate what I have more. It made me glad that at least I don't have to go out there everynight." One of the event's organizers, sophomore Cathy Robart, believed that the event served a double purpose. "Part of it was to raise awareness of homelessness," she said. "It also server to gain a sense of empathy by actually feeling the cold. Instead of just seeing it or imagining it, people were actually feeling it." "We always have to be grateful for what we have," Mulder said. "We need to try to understand what people are going through. Sometimes it just takes spending a night outside in the cold for us to realize that."

Liu Morris Matthew S Margaron Naperville, IL

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Durfee Hall

Maggie Marlatt Battle Creek

Dykstra Hall

Angela Martin Streator, IL

Scott Hall

Holly Martin

Kingwood, T X

Dykstra Hall

John McCallum Livonia

Phelps Hall

Leigha McCallum Evart

. Dykstra Hall

Steven MoCarty Mancelona

... Kollen Hall

Scott McClelland Indianapolis, IN

Scott Hall

Krista McDonald Roscommon

. Gilmore Hall

Sarah McEvoy Findlay, O H

Scott Hall

Meghan McGovern Ann Arbor

. Dykstra Hall

Laurie McNamara Cedar Grove, NJ

. Dykstra Hall

Laura Meisch Muskegon

Scott Hall

Sara Messina Glenview, IL

. Dykstra Hall

Clare Messink Ann Arbor

. Dykstra Hall

Carrie Meulenberg Grand Rapids

. Dykstra Hall

Rick Meyering Grand Rapids

.... Kollen Hall

Alexis Mick

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.. Gilmore Hall

Jennifer Mills Jenison

.. Gilmore Hall

Mike Miner Saline

... Kollen Hall

Jason Monstola Brighton

... Durfee Hall

Beth Montagno Muncie, IN

. Dykstra Hall

Hillary Moon Fremont

. Dykstra Hall

Katherine Moore Ypsilanti

. Dykstra Hall

Nathan Moore C o o k Hall

Manistee

Lisa Moores Jenison

... Dykstra Hall

Terah Morantis Scott Hall

Barrington, IL

Corey Morris Berkley

... Gilmore Hall

Holly Morris Traverse City

... Gilmore Hall

Katie Morris Portage

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Michelle Morriscm .. G i l m o r e Hall

Zeeland

AUster Mulder .... Kollen Hall

Holland

Anna Mullendore Farmington Hills

.. Dykstra Hall

Amanda Mullins .. Dykstra Hall

DeMotte

Pat Murphy .... Phelps Hall

Midland

Jody Murray Dykstra Hall

Grant

Megan Myslajek . Voorhees Hall

Grand Rapids

Laura Clisabeth Nichols ... Dykstra Hall

Traverse City

Susan Nichols ... Dykstra Hall

Lambertville

Matthew Nickel G r o s s e Pointe Park

... W y c k o f f H a l l

Katie Nienhuis ... Dykstra Hall

Zeeland

Ubby Nienhuis ... Gilmore Hall

Holland

Hillary Noordeloos Lichty Hall

Rockford

Miriam Northcutt Lichty Hall

Rockford

Josh Northouse Durfee Hall

Hudsonville

Jennifer Nyenhuis . Dykstra Hall

Grand Rapids

Young Oh Holland

Kalamazoo

Stacey Oldham ... Gilmore Hall

Lansing

Amanda Olson

Voorhees Hall

Oak Park, IL

Meredith Oosla Dykstra Hall

Grand Rapids

Brooke Oosting Gilmore Hall

Grand Rapids

Jessica Oostbig Gilmore Hall

G r a n d Rapids

Anne Oppenhufeen Gilmore Hall

Grandville

Anne Osterink Gilmore Hall

Grandville

Don Overfoeek Cosmpolitan Hall

Wyoming

David Ovies Phelps Hall

Royal Oak

6randa Page Michigan C e n t e r . ,

Phleps Hall

6Han Pagean Kollen Hall

Lombard, IL

Ann Papes Ko'lcn Hall

Newaygo

Sugin Park Scott Hall

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. Dykstra Hall

Anne Elize Patterson Plymouth

. Dykstra Hall

Alyson Payne Three Oaks

. Dykstra Hall

Amanda Peterson Wheeling, IL

. Dykstra Hall

Lauren Petrlch Oak Park, IL

. Dykstra Hall

Kimberly P e t t Holland

. Gilmore Hall

James Pierce South Haven

... Kollen Hall

Jim Plasman Scott Hall

D o w n e r s Grove, I L . . . .

James Poledink Detroit

.... Kollen Hall

Lindsay Pollard Holland

Holland

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. Dykstra Hall

Bethany Porter C o c h a b a m b a , Bolivia

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the ages of f o u r to eleven lay sprawled on the carpet of a b a s e m e n t c o n f e r e n c e r o o m in the Holland M u s e u m as they p r o p p e d their e l b o w s on brightly colored pillows and studied the face of f r e s h m a n Jason Kehrer. " D o you k n o w what it's like not to fit in?" Kerher asked the e n s e m b l e . Little h a n d s — f r o m the color of paper to c o f f e e — rose in the air. G o i n g around in a circle, Kehrer and his a c c o m p a nying Phelps Scholars called on each of the children. " M y friends m a k e f u n of my hair ' c a u s e its f u z z y and w o n ' t let m e play with t h e m at recess," said a nine-year-old girl. A n o t h e r child, through the aid of an interpreter, said that he felt lost and c o n f u s e d sometimes. T h e rest of this hour, like most of the other o n e ' s at the series of Diversity F u n s h o p s was spent w a t c h i n g a video, talking about big w o r d s like "stereotypes," d r a w i n g pictures of their feelings w h e n hurt about h o w they look, and eating cookies. T w o of the H o p e students went to a training w o r k s h o p with David D o u g l a s at the b e g i n n i n g of the Spring semester. "It w a s really valuable," said

Holland

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Joe Postma Wypming Christine Powers

... Kollen Hall

South Haven

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Lessons about Diversity by Christina Van Regenmorter

a participant. " W e were told that w e had the p o w e r to give these children a voice. All of us involved k n e w what it w a s like to be picked on and rejected for superficial things, and w e were happy to be able to give these kids not only the w o r d s to put their frustrations, but a m e d i u m in which to express them." Working not only with the c o m m u n i t y at large but with the Holland Alliance for Cultural Harmony, the students involved were a m a z e d at the e l o q u e n c e of the kids, the quality of their artwork, and the affection they s h o w e d for the volunteers after three short sessions. ^

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Freshmen PWI Prentice Dexter

Cosmopolitan Hall

Emllie Preseau Traverse City

Dykstra Hall

Cassandra Quigg Holland

Van Vleck Hall

Devon Quinn Traverse City

Kollen Hall

Robert Raatz Middlebury, IN

Wyckoff Hall

Amanda Raklovits Kalamazoo

Dykstra Hall

Katherine Ramsey Holland

Gilmore Hall

Jessica Rankin Wales

Dykstra Hall

Rebecca Rasdall Hutchinson, KS

Voorhees Hall

Amy Reynolds Downers G r o v e . IL

Dykstra Hall

Barry Rice Sparta

Wyckoff Hall

Janal Rich Port Huron

Dykstra Hall

Kristi Ridge Williamsburg

Dykstra Hall

Jamie Riemersma Alma

Dykstra Hall

Tiffany Mlchele Ripper Holland

Dykstra Hall

Praisino Him In New, by Heather Bachelor

n in many of the chapel services at Hope College, worship could be presented in a variety of ways to a variety of people. One way shown this last year was through Silent Praise, a worship group presenting music and sign language to a variety of audiences. This organization started back in 1996 when Miguel Cruz felt the Lord calling him to start this ministry. From there, the group spread by word of

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mouth, gaining both membership and campus support. Silent Praise performed regularly throughout the schoolyear, but mostly just on demand. First semester, they performed at a different church almost every Sunday ~ sometimes even more than one a day. Second semester, they were not quite as busy but still performed regularly for churches, chapel services, and Gatherings. Most of the group members agreed that the best part of the group was the actual act of worshiping. Like junior Kristy Oldham, one member of the group who started signing in the third grade, many of the members this year had been signing for a long time. While they were accustomed to worshipping in this way, most found that this particular Hope experience contained something special. "To be able to branch out and be able to worship God is a different way is amazing," said Oldham. Many different people worship in many different ways. Silent Praise was a great example of how this could be done while spreading the word of God.

Prentice Senneker Chad Rivette Flint

Durfee Hall

Chris Roecker Battle Creek

Cook Hall

Jason Roh Caledonia

D u r f e e Hall

Amanda Romig Three Rivers

Dykstra Hall

Rachel Romsaas Minneapolis. M N ..

Dykstra Hall

Undsey Root Novi

.. Gilmore Hall

Rebecca Rottenberg Walden, NY

.... Phelps Hall

Joshua Ruch Kentwood

.... Kollen Hall

Laurie Rudbeck Davenport, IA

C o o k Hall

Luke Rumohr Mason

.... Durfee Hall

Josh Rumpsa Grand Rapids

.... Scott Hall

Justin Ryckdert Grand Blanc

.... Scott Hall

Jeremiah Saier Benzonia

. Kollen Hall

Chad Sampson Portage

. D u r f e e Hall

Sarah Sanderson Holland .

. Gilmore Hall

Sarah Sanford . Holland

Holland

Amy Sato Kentwood

... Kollen Hall

Stephanie Sauceda Holland

...Off C a m p u s

Karly Savara Rockford

. Dykstra Hall

Elisabeth Sawchuk Battle Creek

. Dykstra Hall

Robert Schaaf sma Cadillac

Wyckoff Hall

Vince Scheffler Chelsea

Wyckoff Hall

Joel Schraw Durfee Hall

Boyne City

Whitney Schraw Boyne City

. Reeverts Cottage

Amanda Schreur Cook Hall

Bay City

Dan Schroyer Marysville

.... Durfee Hall

Jody Schwarck Marquette

.... Kollen Hall

Brian Scott Cook Hall

T h r e e Rivers

Emily Seldon Portage

Dykstra Hall

Danielle Senneker Grand Rapids

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Freshmen Kristin Sheehan

Holt

. Dykstra Hall

Katie Sherron C o o k Hall

Livonia

James Shiparski ... Durfee Hall

Pentwater

Jessica Short . G i l m o r e Hall

Battle Creek

Christian Shuck C o o k Hall

Greencastle, IN

Jamie Sines .... K o l l e n H a l l

Sheridan

Gregory Sklenar Scott Hall

Chicago, IL

Brian Slagh .... D u r f e e Hall

Zeeland

0 J Slater Scott Hall

Southfield

Elizabeth Stents .. Dykstra Hall

Greenville

Rachel Smarszcz ... Gilmore Hall

Powell, O H

Ben Smies Kollen Hall

Whitehall

Eric Smies Kollen Hall

Whitehall

Morgan Smith ... Dykstra Hall

T h r e e Rivers

Joseph Snow Phelps Hall

Greenville

Noel Snyder Flushing

D u r f e e Hall

Joel Solomon Caro

Wyckoff Hall

Elizabeth Sonsara Jackson

Dykstra Hall

Elizabeth Sorge Bloomfield Hills

Lichty Hall

Sonia Soto Holland

Scott Hall

Kristi Spitters . Dykstra Hall

Richland

Undsay Spoolstra ....Lichty Hall

Byron Center

Daniel Sporer ... Durfee Hall

Kalamazoo

Melissa Spors West Bend. W I

. Dykstra Hall

Nora Staal Scott Hall

Jerusalem

Crystal Stabenow .. Gilmore Hall

Mt. Pleasant

Harold Steed N e w York, NY

Scott Hall

Sara Steele Lichty Hall

Midland

Mandy Stehouwer .. Dykstra Hall

Cadillac

Myra Stein C o o k Hall

Big Rapids

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Sheehan Thomasma Lindsey Steinbach Rockford

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Katie Stephan Cadillac

. Dykstra Hall

Kristen Stolle Kalamazoo

. Dykstra Hall

Hillary Stone Middleville

Voorhees Hall

Timothy Stowe Valparaiso. IN

... Kollen Hall

Elizabeth M Sturrus Kentwood

. Dykstra Hall

Sarah Sturtevant West Olive

. Dykstra Hall

Kimiko Sugimoto Kijabe, Kenya

... Phelps Hall

Rosanna Sutton Fountain

. Gilmore Hall

Rebecca Swenor Marquette

. Dykstra Hall

Heather Swope ... Kollen Hall

Cedar Springs

Alyson Sybesma Holland

Holland

Tyler A Tacoma Cedar Springs

... Phleps Hall

Sarah Talbott Mount Vernon, O H ...

Scott Hall

Kjersti Teachman . Dykstra Hall

Stewartstown, PA

Frankie Teague Dowagiac

... Durfee Hall

Janel Tebbe Fort Wayne, IN

Scott Hall

Kelly Techter Lake Zurich, IL

. Gilmore Hall

Jeff Templeton Stevensville

... Kollen Hall

Emily Tennant Pickney

. Dykstra Hall

Meredith TerHaar Zeeland

Gilmore Hall

Joshua TerHorst Cook Hall

Holland

Eric Terpstra Grand Rapids

Kollen Hall

Kendra Terryn Scott Hall

Harbor Springs

Peter TerVeer Kollen Hall

Fremont

Matt Teusink Kollen Hall

Fremont

Mark Thelen Scott Hall

Portland

Kathryn Thiemkey Dykstra Hall

St. Louis

Rebekah Thomas St. Louis, M O

Gilmore Hall

Cordelle Thomasma Stevensville

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Grand Rapids

Sarah Thoreson . Dykstra Hall

Maple City

Kristin Tisoornia . Dykstra Hall

Geneseo, NY

Nicole Toben .. Scott Hall

Troy

Derek Torno .. Durfee Hall

Allendale

Kieu Tran Kentwood

Zach Turley . Durfee Hall

Lambertville

Kimberly Turner Grand Blanc

Sara Utterbaok . Dykstra Hall

Ft. Wayne. IN

Bryan VanHal Lansing

Mike VanHekken Holland

Durfee Hall

Elisabeth VanHouwelinger Traverse City

Gilmore Hall

Christina VanRegenmorter West Olive

Scott Hall

0 J Van Slyke Jr Hudsonville

Scott Hall

Maria VanWieren Grand Haven

Dykstra Hall

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pay a high price, monetarily, physically, and emotionally, for being young. We all want to look good, but how far should we go? It takes a lot of money to keep up with the fashion trends. We buy the magazines which tell us how we are supposed to dress and what is fashionable. They give us their lists of dos and don'ts. They inform us of the colors which will be this particular season's color. We watch the television commercials who show us people our age having lots of fun wearing expensive clothing. And we buy it. We buy all of it; the jeans, khakis, button down shirts, shoes, makeup, and hair products. Physically and emotionally we put ourselves at

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risk when we let our appearance take over our lives. Eating disorders received special attention this year on campus when the new protein diet hit the campus. The idea of the diet is to eat less carbohydrates and more protein. This new diet gave the college time to reflect on the more serious side of eating. Whether you overeat or undereat, you are always conscious of what is going in your mouth. 1 once read a book that made a point of saying that God gives us one body- and you may as well learn to love it because it is the only one you are going to get. Sure, you can make small adjustments, but your f r a m e is never going to change. You cannnot make yourself taller or your shoulders more broad. But accepting the way you look is not always the easiest thing to do. So when we think about looking good, who are really trying to please? Ourselves, or the people around us? When we spend money on expensive clothes and buy makeup, and spend hours in the bathroom before a date, remember, do what you have to do. Remind yourself that even without all the stuff, you already look good.

Thomasma Wassink Kara VanAssen Jenison

Dykstra Hall

Michael 0 Van&eek Hudsonville

Kollen Hall

Erin Vanden6erg Bevery Hills, MI

Phelps Hall

Jeff Vandenberg Olympia, WA

Kollen Hall

Krlsten VandenBerg Byron Center

Gilmore Hall

Monica VanOenend Durham. N C

Voorhees Hall

Ryan VanderHagen Warren

Lichty Hall

Megan VanderKamp Midland

Dykstra Hall

Kerstin VanderVen Grand Rapids

Gilmore Hall

Steven VanOyk Zeeland

Holland

Jolene VanDyke Dearborn

Phelps Hall

Andrew VanEngen Glendora, C A

Wyckoff Hall

Steve Vantaan Lowell

Wyckoff Hall

Dan VanSlett G e r m a n t o w n , WI

Phelps Hall

Scott VanTimmeran Grand Rapids

Kollen Hall

Kathryn Veldman Sawyer

. Dykstra Hall

Heather Verbeke Dykstra Hall

Yale

Nadine Vldoni Phoenix, A Z

... Kollen Hall

John L Vinke III South Holland, IL

C o o k Hall

Julie Visser Grandville

,. Gilmore Hall

Undsey Voelker Grayling

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Abby Vollmer Spring Lake

Dykstra Hall

Ben Von Eitzen Vicksburg

Kollen Hall

Jeremy Von Eitzen Vicksburg

Kollen Hall

Josh Vork Zeeland

Zeeland

Mitch Wacksntan Essexville

Cook Hall

Melissa Wagar Sturgis

Scott Hall

Lindsay Walton Traverse City

Gilmore Hall

Emily Ward Ionia

Phelps Hall

Jenna Wassink Holland

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Christine Watters Lichty Hall

Saginaw

Amanda Wegner Gilmore Hall

North M u s k e g o n

Lynette Wehmer Voorhees Hall

Port Sheldon

Noah Weiss Kollen Hall

Algonac

William Weiss Durfee Hall

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Buchanan

Ryan Wells Durfee Hall

Malta. 1L

Jonathan Wendrick Durfee Hall

Brighton

Joel Wernlund Phelps Hall

Milwaukee. WI

Julia C Wheelock Scotl Hall

W h i t e Lake

Alisa White Dykstra Hall

Petersburg, IL

Bethany White Phelps Hall

Evansville. IN

Amber Whitehouse Dykstra Hall

Manton

Amanda Whitmer Dykstra Hall

Willowbrook, IL

Jannah Wickizer Midlothian. VA

... Dykstra Hall

Rebecca Wieferich Dykstra Hall

Ithaca

Ronald Wilcox Scott Hall

Wyoming

Carrie Williams .. Cook Hall

Grand Haven

Yvonne Williams Dykstra Hall

Kalamazoo

Elizabeth Wilson Gilmore Hall

Lansing

Noah Windbacher Wyckoff Hall

Kaleva

Beth Winne Littleton. C O .

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Brian Winner Hudsonville ...

Hudsonville

Rob Wise . Kollen Hall

Alma

Julia Wood .. Cook Hall

Mason

Elizabeth Woolley .. Dykstra Hall

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Anna Worbois Holland

Holland

Matthew Workman .... Kollen Hall

Muskegon

Matt Wynalda Grand Rapids

.... Kollen Hall

Nathaniel Wynveen . Wyckoff Hall

Osceola. W l

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D u r f e e Hall

Matthew Zwler Portage

Scott Hall

Kelly Zylstra C e d a r Springs

Scott Hall

Living In Close Quarters by Jane Bast and Emily Gisleson

women forced to share three showers may seem like the recipe for domestic distress, but it's just another day in the life of a cluster for Dykstra Hall residents. "It's amazing we don't riot," said resident Katie Veldman. "But by and large everything seems to work out." Dykstra Hall, the second largest residence hall on campus, houses over 260 w o m e n in clusters. With exception of the Resident Assistants, all are first-year students. The residence hall has been primarily inhabited by underclassmen for more than 30 years, figures Resident Director Jennifer Kmeta. "Dykstra's been a freshman girls' dorm longer than anyone can remember." Krneta stated. Clusters are unique to Dykstra, a system where residents' rooms surround a common living area. The shared space creates a unique atmosphere where residents are in constant contact with each other. "The cluster gives the opportunity to get out of the room," Kmeta said. "Students can use the cluster for studying and socializing or to store their extra junk...they have the opportunity to meet a lot of students a lot quicker. It provides a good atmosphere to bond." Dykstra resident Kristi Ridge agrees that clusters foster friendship. "I met some really great people here [that] I wouldn't have otherwise met," Ridge said. "There's a lot of variety of people. It gives you something different." Clustermate Mel Kuiken feels the cluster system makes college life more manageable for new students. "It made the transition as a freshman to college a lot easier," Kuiken said. "It's like having a bunch of sisters around to support you." Sophomore Resident Assistant Sara Johnson thinks that

the family atmosphere of clusters are one of Dykstra's greatest benefits. "There's always somebody around. It's f u n , " said Johnson. "I think socialization is a lot easier. It feels so much like a family. As an RA, I feel like I know my residents a lot better b e c a u s e ! really live with them." Unfortunately, the large amount of time clusters spend together can also be a bit stifling. "It gets too comfortable," Kuiken said. "A lot of people feel they don't need to go outside the cluster to make friends. They stick really close together." By not expanding their social circle beyond the cluster, Dykstra residents can be intimidating. "When you meet new people and bring them back, the cluster intimidates [them]," Kuiken observed. " S o m e people don't really want you to hang out with people outside the cluster." Krneta realizes the social pressures living in a cluster can bring. "There's a lot of pressure to hang out with your cluster, even if you want to sleep, study, or hang out with other friends," Krneta admitted. Clusters can also get noisy, making it difficult for less social students. Krneta also conceded "the clusters have a tendency to be loud. I think you really have to be outgoing and extraverted to live in Dykstra. I think if you're introverted, it can be overwhelming." Johnson still thinks the benefits outweigh any challenges. "You have 12 people to find someone to relate to. One of the best things about clusters is learning to live with someone who may be completely different from you." Ridge agrees that living in Dykstra has been a positive experience. " I ' m not sure I ' d live here sophomore year," Ridge said. "But I ' m glad I had the opportunity as a freshman!"

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Alpha Gamma Phi

Kristin Grown

Rochester.

Junior

Leslie Cogan Saline

Senior

Sara Coke Grand Rapids

Senior

6eth Corrigan Hinsdale, IL

Sophomore

Mandy Creighton Villa Park, IL

Senior

Audra Davis Big Rapids

Junior

Elizabeth Fiery Decatur.

Junior

Anna Holt Durand

Junior

Adriann Knepshield Middletown, OH

Senior

Jyn McNamara Missouri City. T X

Junior

Laura Meengs Muskegon

Sophomore

Rachel Meengs Muskegon

Senior

Jen Peeks Holland

Sophomore

Sara Richmond Alma

Junior

Jenny Riley Grand Rapids

Junior

Kathryn Rivest Junior

Corunna

Liz Russell Sophomore

St. Joseph

Sam Sandro Sophomore

Greenville

Aimee Teale Junior

Portage

Kimberly Van Vliet Senior

Grand Rapids

Sara Wassenaar Holland..,

Sophomore

Carl Yingling Morris Plains, NJ..

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Junior

Whitney Young Decatur...

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Nate 6air Holland

Senior

Jessica Berglund Midland

Junior

Michael Brevet Metuchen, NY.

Sophomore

Court Buchannan West Winfield, NY.

Senior

Kristy Oalrymple Plainwell

Senior

Elizabeth Helder Holland

Sophomore

Ross Hov/ell Mt.Pleasant

Senior

Shannon Kenny Senior

Wheaton.IL

Luke Mioduszewski Detroit

Senior

Brandy Schenck Grand L e d g e

Junior

Kristin Sorensen Beecher, IL

Junior

Victoria Sprague Holland

Senior

Christy VanDen Heuval Montague

Senior

Tim Vroom Zeeland

Junior

Christy Witte Newago

Senior

Kevin Woloszyn Oak Lawn, IL

Sophomore

Promethean

Andy Aardema Kalamazoo

Senior

Bassam Attallah Cyprus

Senior

Daniel Atallah Cyprus

Sophomore

Carl Bussema Lansing, IL

Junior

Howard Fitzgerald West Olive

Senior

Jediah Leachman Tracy. C A

Senior

Kent McCoy Fredericktown, O H

Sophomore

Leecox Omollo Kenya

Sophomore

Gregoor Passchier Netherlands

Sophomore

James Sitati Kenya

Senior

Matthew vanderhyde Comstock Park

Sophomore

Martin Van Oort Deer Lodge. MT.

Junior

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Jenison

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Junior

Seth Sniggers ...Senior

Holland

Ooug Cameron Semoi

Kalamazoo

Garrett Childs Breckenridge

Junior

Darin Crask Marseilles. IL

Senior

Steven Cngel West Chester, OH.

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John Fairchild Si iimr

Royal Oak

Rob Henry ..Junior

Kalamazoo

Brad Hudkins Senior

Ottawa, IL

Tyler Jansen Senior

Delton

Chris Jones Junior

Socus, NY.

William Kim Glen Ellyn, IL

Senior

Phil Leete Senior

Vienna. VA

Steven MoBride Junior

Chicago. IL

Justin Notier Sophomore

Holland

Jeff Petkus Bellflower. CA,

Junior

Ed Rangier Sophomore

Centreville

Stephen Robison Junior

Saline

Chet Scherer South Barrington, IL.

Senior

Matt Tesoh Park Ridge. IL

Sophomore

Nathaniel Tripp Hudson. NY.

Sophomore

Chris VandeBunte Junior

Freehold. NJ

John Williams Glen Ellyn. IL

Senior

Eric Wohlfield So|itiomou'

Brighton

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Kappa Chi

Jessica Abbott Mayetta

. Sophomore

Jennifer 6aker H o f f m a n Est. IL

Junior

Robin Britnall Hudsonville

. Sophomore

Autumn Brown Mt. Pleasant

. Sophomore

Kristin Oebbink Appleton, WI

. Sophomore

Kristen Elsholz Dundee

..Senior

Erin Faulk Plain City, O H

. Senior

Elizabeth Folkertsma Grand Rapids

.. Junior

Jennifer Gliesman Macomb

. Senior

Ashley Hermann Midland

.. Junior

Jenny Huber Hibbing, M N

...Junior

Shannon Juengst Libertyville, IL

...Junior

Holly Kaye Dearborn Hts

...Junior

Katie Keyes Wyoming

..Senior

Oonna Maupin Northville

..Senior

Lynae Nagelkirk Zeeland

..Senior

Akua Ofori Mensa Plymoth

..Senior

Amy Otteson Mt. Vemon, OR

..Senior

Joanne Randitis Plymoth

. Senior

Kimberly Richardson Sanford

..Senior

Emily Sowers Grand Rapids

Junior

Piper Spratt Kalamazoo

Sophomore

Sarah Werner Alpena

Junior

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C o m p o s i t e s

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Cosmopolitan

Tim Anderson Holland

Junior

Eric Berg Lansing

Junior

Oave 60s Holland

Junior

Kai Bouchard Hinsdale

John Branderhorst Holland

Junior Sophomore

Chris Cappa Naperville, IL

Senior

Aaron Oevos Grand Rapids

Sophomore

Trleu Oo Holland

Benjamin Faulk Lexington

Junior Sophomore

Mike Oentlle West Olive

Senior

Steve Haulenbeek Kalamazoo

Sophomore

Grandville

Sophomore

Paul Hendrioks

Scott Hes Kentwood

Tom Hillegonds Ada

Senior Sophomore

Adam Hoane Grand Rapids

Sophomore

Matt Holmes Holland

Josh Johnson Eagan, M N

Junior ...Senior

Ben Lane Traverse City

Senior

Andrew MacKay Stevensville

Junior

Grand Rapids

Junior

John McDonald Zachary Mezger Ann Arbor

Patrick Murphy Fenton

Sophomore Junior

Joel Neckers Grand Rapids

Junior

Ryan Peters Traverse City

Junior

Jon Plummer Traverse City

Junior

East Lansing

Senior

Mahtomedi, M N

Junior

Andrew Prfns John Reed

Doug Richter Hinsdale, IL

Kip Roberts Lexington

Jason Schroder Rochester, M N

Junior

Sophomore

Bill Serrano Villa Park, IL

Junior

Granville, O H

Sophomore

Centerville. O H

Sophomore

Brian Showman Scott Stockert Jeremy Stoner Battle Creek

Senior

Bumsville, M N

Junior

Holland

Senior

Josh Strand Matt VanOam

I Paul VanderHeide Spring Lake

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Arcadian

Rob Allison Kalamazoo

Christopher 6ernhardy Grand Rapids

Rodney dobb

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Sussex, NJ

..Sophomore

6rad OeKuiper Norton Shores

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Glen Arbor.

Senior

Mike OePuy

Ait

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Woodstock,IL

Keith Cravotta

Senior

Chad Odchnowski Carmel. IN

..Sophomore

Brown City

..Sophomore

Arend Elston Chad Ferguson Roscommon

Brandon Funk Alto

Ryan Gonzales Troy

Anthony Orech Livonia

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Matthew Handzo Davisburg

Senior

Chris Howell Brighton

...Junior

Pete Kellepourey Battle Creek

...Senior

Chelsea

...Senior

Lansing

...Senior

Jeffery Kemner Christopher Kerrins Curtis Kesler Midland

...Senior

Jake Maas Allendale

Christopher Madden Ft. Gratiot

...Junior ..Senior

Adam Maoers Battle Creek

...Junior

Durand

...Senior

Muskegon

...Senior

Holland

...Junior

Josh McAlpine Chad Mixer Askar Moukhammad

M Bob Remes South Elgin, IL

Mike Rusk Midland

Chris Sandro Greenville

Jeff Sankiewicz Dry den

Kyle Schaub Suttons Bay

Josh Silvis Muskegon

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Paul Slater Dover, NH

Senior

Mount Pleasant

Senior

Lucas Smith Rob Struck

Orland Park, IL

Clay Trapp

Grand Rapids

Senior ..Sophomore

Todd Tulgestke Traverse City

Senior

Caledonia

Senior

David Uyl

G r e e k

C o m p o s i t e s

Delta Phi

Jennifer Abraham Kalamazoo

Merideth Adomat Linden

Junior Junior

Kristi Bell Kalamazoo

Sophomore

Meghan Brax Omaha. NE

Junior

Holland

Senior

Granger, IN

Junior

Rebekah Brown Kelly Buv/alda

Leanne Cook Byron Center

..Sophomore

Holland

...Sophomore

Holland

...Sophomore

Amy Oobb

Heather Oykstra Audrey Ehinger Fort Wayne, IN

Katie Cllis

..Junior

Ada

Oiana Esteves Hudsonville

Sophomore

Lindsay Etheridge West Olive

Senior

Tiffany Ghent Hudsonville

Sophomore

Kalamazoo

Senior

Carrie Oilligan Jami Orant Holt

Junior

Suttons Bay

Junior

Emily Gregory Sarah Howard Williamsburg

Sophomore

Katherine Johnson Kentwood

Jen Joubran

Senior

Traverse City

Sophomore

Ann Arbor

Sophomore

Christina Kelly Kelly Kiewiet Kalamazoo

Junior

Shannon King Gaylord

Sophomore

Spring Lake

Sophomore

Kelly Komray

Sarah Koop Holland

Amanda Krempa Milford

Junior Junior

Kelly Kuipers Holland

Sophomore

Jodi Kurtze Elkhart, IN

Dana tamers

Junior

Hudsonville

Junior

Grand Rapids

Junior

Cate Undhout

Beth Lomasney Lockport.IL

Teagan McCaslin

Sophomore

Kalamazoo

Sophomore

Wheaton, IL

Sophomore

Beth Miranda Emily Moellman LaGrange, IL

Heather Moran

Sophomore

G r o v e City, O H

Senior

Grand Blanc

Senior

Kelly Morgan

Kortney Nlles Grand Blanc

Laura Parsons Midland

Erika Perez

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Flint

Senior

Carmel, IN

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Grand Rapids

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Erin Selmer Seymour. WI

Lesley Sheldon Grand Rapids

Kelly Smalleoan

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Hudsonville...."

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Beth Styostra Abbie Tanis Dana Vanderplow Jenison

Anne Vanderwel Holland

Junior

Libertyvilie, IL

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Oanika Van Geek Jessie Van Dam Wyoming

Sophomore

Rockford

Senior

Traverse City

Junior

Plymouth

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Tenille Van Eck Lisa Webster Tiffany Wniiams

Mary Wyciechowski Jeddo

Jennifer Yonker Orland Park. IL

Emily Ziegler Carmcl, IN^

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Patrick Glaub Plymouth.IN

Adam Heerspink Holland

Matthew Parker Ann Arbor

Craig Tommola Albany. NY

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Stacey Baker Saginaw

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Julie Barton Morton Grove. IL

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Krista Brewer Whcaton. IL

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Megan Burkart Naperville, IL

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Heather Carr Slurgis

Sophomore

Ellen Collenbrander Holland

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Erin Oavis Lansing

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Jessica Oavis Christine Duff

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Winnetka, IL

Karen Elliott Clare

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Grand Rapids

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Katie Ergang Jennifer Esterline

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Coldwater.

Heather Fowler Senior

Holland

Sarah Golden Valpariso, IN

..Junior

York town. IN

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Stacy Hoolund Kim Howey Junior

Traverse City....

Annie Jakosz Senior

Downers Grove, IL..

Lindsay Johnville

Sophomore

Williamson, NY.

Jamie Lademan Junior

Okemos

Tanya Lasley Ludington

Senior

Nassau. NY

Senior

Laura Markessinis Sarah Martin

Senior

Midland

Jennifer McKenna ..Junior

East Lansing

Rachel Miller Junior

Sioux City, IA

Jenny Mudra Sophomore

Glenview, IL

Jessica Mulder Senior

Queensbury, NY.

Renee Mursch ...Sophomore

San Antonio, TX

Shivaughn Myers Junior

Indianapolis. IN

Laurie Beth Nederveld Sophomore

Jenison

Janelle Orzechowski Senior

Montague

Jamie Partridge Marysville

Senior

Maureen Peters Jackson

Sophomore

Kara Pranger Fremont

Sophomore

Emily Prins Holland

Junior

Connie Ratdovong Grand Ledge

Junior

Kara Schwieterman Battle Creek

Sophomore

Lisa Silverthorn Sophomore

Ithaca

Lori Simmer Harrison

Senior

Grand Rapids

Junior

Amy Szymczak Ashley Tanner Senior

Omaha, NE

Emily Thielk Sophomore

Ann Arbor

Sandra VanderWal Junior

Sacramento, CA

Hmber Vredevoogd Wyoming

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KHstina West Marquette

Senior

Nicole Wilde Clinton Township....

Sophomore

Undsey Wolf Clarendon Hills, IL.

Sophomore

Ann Zeneberg Roscommon

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Sibylline

Meredith Akins Gaithersburg, M D

Jennie Alexander Muskegon

Elizabeth Bennett C r o s s e lie

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Kelli Berggoetz Ft. W a y n e , IN

Junior

Sara Bishop Dewitt

Stacy Bitterburg Fruitport

Senior Junior

Tara Blacquiere Caledonia

S en i o r

Heather Bledsoe Junior

Rochester Heights

Kerri Bouws Holland

Senior

Dawn Broekhuis Holland

Sophomore

Becky Broughton Sophomore

Mason..

Oebra Burr Senior

Mendon

Jennifer Chalifoux Fort W a y n e . IN

..Sophomore

Laurie Chalifoux Junior

Fort W a y n e , IN

Maria Cipolone Fort W a y n e , IN

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Jenny Dukes Hastings

Senior

Ann Marie Ervin Howell Melinda Fischer

...Sophomore Senior

Midland

Jani Fisher ..Sophomore

Fruitport

Nicole Qiovanardi Senior

Jackson

Trena Hedley Senior

Lansing

Anne Houseworth Junior

Alanson

MeriBeth Huizinga Junior

C o m s t o c k Park...

Stephanie Hyma Senior

C a p e n t e r v i l l e , IL

Sarah Johnson B l o o m i n g t o n . IL. ..

...Sophomore

Amy Kazmask ..Sophomore

Ludington

Kelly Klein Senior

Dewitt

Margaret Klot Senior

Kalamazoo

Andrea Kopacz Junior

Coldwater.

Christine Lutz Junior

Rochester, N Y

Courtney Munz ...Sophomore

M t . P r o s p e c t , IL

Julie Murray Junior

Spring Lake

Alexis Costing Senior

Spring Lake

Elizabeth Paalberg ..Sophomore

G l e n R o c k . NJ

Kristina Pecora Junior

Lansing

Jen Paulsgrove Junior

Royal Oak

Rachel Prigdeon Sophomore

Montgomery

Anne Schrock S en i o r

Mason

Sarah Stein Senior

Ann Arbor

Sarah Sudnick Sophomore

Crosse Pointe

Kate Sutton Junior

Dewitt

Emi Teshima Junior

Ludington

Erin Van Oyken Sophomore

Grandville

Kathleen Whitfield Junior

Kalamazoo

Casey Wilholt Junior

Kentwood

Maureen Williams ophomore

'alatine

Amber Witt ophomore

Schoolcraft

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Emersonian Adam Albertson Junior

Stevensville

Matt Anderson .Senior

Dublin, OH

Sean Bateman Junior

Saline

Niok 6elill Senior

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Matt Bride Junior

Pctosk

Brian Crocker Senior

Ann Arbor.

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Wvoming

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Joe Fitzsimmons Scm.'t

Jenison.

Jeremiah Oasper Senior

Greenville

Andrew Oohl Senior

Ann Arbor

Brook Isanhart Senior

Lansing

Ed J e w e t t Crown Point, IN

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Aaron Jubar Senior

Holly

Anthony Kaly Junior

Gaylord

Kevin Kudej Junior

Ml. Morris

Aaron Labbe Junior

Cadillac

Landon Matthews Battle Creek

Junior

David Miller Ann Arbor.

Senior

Eric Nichols Holland

Senior

Oreg Nienhouse Senior

Spring Lake

Ted Patrick Senior

Shepherd,

Jon Phillips Traverse City.

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Dave Rataj Senior

Traverse City

Kevin Richardson Junior

Custer

Alex Ruch Kentwood

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Aaron Smith Stevensville

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John Soltis Gaylord

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Dave VanDerLaan Lombard, IL

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Jeff VanPutten Grandville

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Dan Wegner Muskegon

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Shawn Wolff St. Joseph

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Brian Adlof f Grand Rapids

Clark Beacom Sit Ste Marie

Clayton Bergsma Holland

Jeffrey Boucher Kalamazoo

Mark Boss Charlevoix

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Daniel Caldwell Roanoke, IN

Junior

William Claus Grand Rapids

Sophomore

Christopher Currie York. PA

Junior

Benjamin Damstra Grand Rapids

Senior

Nathan Damstra Grand Rapids

Sophomore

Mike Evans Rochester Hills

Junior

Michael Feyen Grand Rapids

Junior

Nicholas Grinzinger Mt. Pleastant

..Sophomore

Philip Haan Grand Rapids

..Senior

Chad Joldersma Grand Rapids

..Senior

Greg Kilby Plymouth

..Junior

Ben Kilmek East Lansing

Senior

Ben Koerje

Grand Rapids

Sophomore

Jared Kooistra Grand Rapids

Mike Ladd Horton

Tomas Lugo Wayne. PA

..Sophomore

Raj Malviya Holland

..Sophomore

Brent Merchant Kalamazoo

Jeff Mulder Grand Rapids

Jeremy Nickels South Haven

Junior

Aaron Petersen Grand Rapids

Junior

Doug Randall Midland

Junior

Scott Rumpsa Grand Rapids

Junior

Chris Rutan Ann Arbor.

Sophomore

Steve Rypma Zeeland

Junior

Will Schubert Grand Rapids

...Sophomore

Mark Simonson Holland

..Sophomore

Adam Stack Holland

..Sophomore

David Stuit Grand Rapids

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Jeremy Vandenberg Grand Rapids

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Matt Vandernaald Peloskey

Junior

Kevin VanTimmeren Grand Rapids

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Frater Washington Holland

Eider

Dan Wilkens Shannon, IL

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Katie Alverson Senior

Zeeland

Elizabeth Artman Lakeport Katherine Baxter

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Grand Rapids

Julie 6eglin Senior

Marshall

Sarah Benjamin ..Sophomore

Three O a k s

Mary Bradford Junior

Royal Oak

Sara Broene ..Sophomore

G a m d Rapids

Jaimie Brush ..Sophomore

Grand Rapids

Sarah Buohinger Senior

Frankenmuth...

B e t t y e Ann Daniels ..Sophomore

Troy

Joellen Delong Junior

Holland

Colleen Ellis Battle Creek

Sheila Eriks ...Sophomore

C r o w n Point, IN

Sarah Fensler ..Sophomore

Glenview. 1L

Elizabeth Folkert Senior

Hudsonville

Katrina Gier Junior

Holland

Laura Gibson Senior

Grand Blanc

Melissa Goodyke ...Sophomore

Hudsonville

Candace Groenhof ..Sophomore

Holland

Kati Hoffman Senior

Vicksburg

Cara Klapp ..Sophomore

South Haven

Andrea Korstange ...Sophomore

Grand Rapids

Katie Lenz ..Junior

Glenview, IL

Heidi Uenesch Ludington

Kate MaoOoniels Holland

Mandy Morrison ColdWater

Shamika Myers Indianapolis, IN

Erin Najjar Senior

Sarasota, F L

Brandi Neuman ..Sophomore

Traverse City

Christine Orejuela ..Senior

Grand Rapids

Rachel Padilla ...Senior

Jenison

Hilary Peterson ..Junior

Jacksonville, IL

Katherine Rabe Holland Jaclyn Smith

Sophomore

Grand Rapids

Sophomore

Andrea Speers Senior

Kalamazoo

Elizabeth Timmer Holland

Nicole Travis Traverse Citv

Charlotte VanCoevorden ..Sophomore

Holland

Katie Vanderhill ..Sophomore

Holland

Kate Visser Junior

Holland

Megan Waller Niles

Maryellen Ward Holland

Chanda Wenger Middleville

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Megan Clapp Kalamazoo.

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of the Sibylline sorority who participated in Dance Marathon were dancing for a cause that helped save a sister's life. Sophomore Jessica Lyons, who joined the Sibs this year, made the notion of helping children a reality for her sorority. Lyons was born prematurely, three and one half months early. She remained in an incubator for four months, and was fed intravenously. Still to this day, Lyons" muscles are not as strong as they should be. "My father tried to be there all the time, " said Lyons. "If babies are touched and held they get better faster. They can feel that someone is there." Lyons shared her experience with some of her sorority sisters, and it increased their spirit for the event. "It made us feel the dancing on a more personal level," said sophomore Erin VanDyken. "Her emotions spread to us." But Lyons was not the only premature birth that motivated the Sibs dancing. The sorority-sponsored children were also b o m prematurely and were saved at DeVos Children's hospital. Alec and Julia Batts were born six weeks early, and remained in the hospital for care for the first few weeks of their life. The Sibs were paired with the two children, making the importance in fund-raising for infant care facilities an important theme within the sorority. "It definitely gives us more of a connection to the marathon," said senior Trena Hedley. "It makes it more real that one of our sisters went through it. These children are miracle children, and Jessica is a miracle S t a y i n g up all night, members of the Delta Phi sorority tough it out to sister." raise money for the Children's Miracle Network. All the Greek organizaKathy Batts, the mother of Alec and Julia, was tions came together to raise over $24,000 for the cause. (Photo courtesy of excited about the Dance Marathon, and especially Diana Breclaw) thankful for the sorority's fund-raising efforts. "We've gotten to know a lot of them, and they're great girls," Batts said. "To say this is a good cause is an understatement. Philanthropic money is what keeps the hospital going." The Sibs not only raised more funds for the Dance Marathon than any other sorority, they were the campus organization with the most funds raised overall: $4,430. They won the Dance Marathon's gold crown trophy for money raised and highest number of spirit points. "It's good to know that we're raising money for the same treatments that saved Jessica's life," said sophomore Sarah Sudnick. Lyons was pleased with the involvement of her sorority in the marathon and expressed her hope that the tradition of supporting sick children continues. "I want to get more involved in Dance Marathon next year," Lyons said. "It's important and great that the different organizations are all raising money for kids. Even people who weren't b o m early can understand and contribute to helping kids.

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James Bultman speaks in the Chapel during his Inauguration in October. The campus was filled with many celebratory events that weekend, as Homecoming was also taking place. (Photo by Jessica Davis)

4 an Orientation event in August, newcomers to the college play ice-breaker games to get to know one another. Many returning students arrived on campus early to help welcome new students. (Photo by Ronette Blank)

K Susan Hinman and Beth Bailey with juniors Eli Kendra and SaraBeth Oostendorp pose with a friendly frog at Sea World in Orlando, Florida. Many students headed south in search of sunny skies and warm weather during Spring Break. (Photo courtesy of Beth Bailey)

ready to graduate, members of the Class of 2000 anxiously await their turn to receive their diploma on stage. Although the weather was hot and muggy, the seniors did not let that interfere with the excitement of Commencement. (Photo by Paul Loodeen)

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Aalderink, Robin Aardema, Andy

Arwady,Meredith 162,188,278 Arwady, Rand A r z u m a n o v a , Irina

Abbott, J e s s i c a . 7 7 , 82, 110, 261 Abfall, M e g 57, 122 Abraham, Jennifer 149, 2 6 4 A d a m s , A n d r e a ... 109, 1 5 4 , 2 3 2 A d l o f f , Brian

7 7 , 122, 2 6 9

A d o m a t , Meredith

Adomat, Merideth Adomitis, Corey

264 86, 2 3 2

A g h e a n a , Ion

Ahmed, Khurrum 162,207 A j e g a , G e r a l d . . 9, 33, 52, 78, 97 A k i n s , Meridith

122, 2 3 2 86, 162

Aschbrenner, Charles A s h , Allison ...!

162 78, 162, 2 5 9

Abaya, Abe

20,114,

59, 61 162

Asher, D i a n e

81, 116, 2 3 2

Asher, Julie Ashley, Sarah

113, 116, 2 1 2 110,212

Asp, Mary

194

Assefa, Mekuria Atallah, B a s s a m

9 78, 94, 162,

259 Atallah, D a n i e l

78, 212, 2 5 9

Atkins, Pricilla Atwell, J o n a t h a n

58 232

Atwell, R y a n Ausen, Amanda

89, 162 110, 2 1 2

Austin, R e b e c c a

74, 110, 2 1 2

81, 86, 162,

Austin, D a l e Avery, A m y

51 101, 110, 2 1 2

Avery, J o e Ayres, M a r y

232 129, 2 3 2

Ayres, Sarah

74, 2 1 2

267 Albers, B a r b a r a Albers, Lindsay Albertson, A d a m

162 74, 2 6 8

Albrecht, G a r y Alderman, Lara

144, 2 1 2 113, 194

Alders, D a w n 110 Alexander, J e n n i e ... 20, 81, 2 6 7 Alkire, N a t h o n All College S i n g

212 20

Allen, A s h l e a

142, 2 3 2

A l l e n , Kennith .... 122, 153, 2 1 2 Aller, M e g a n Allers, C h e r r i e

81 194

Allers, D a w n

125, 2 1 2

2â&#x20AC;&#x201D;5â&#x20AC;&#x201D; 194 34,113,212

Bacon, Ben

126

Bacon, Spencer

122, 2 1 2

Alles, S t e v e 89, 113, 194 Allison, R o b . , 70, 126, 162, 2 6 3

Baer, M a r c Bahle, Jean

A l p h a G a m m a Phi A l p h a Phi O m e g a

68, 2 5 8 69, 2 5 9

Bahnson, Amanda Bailey, Elizabeth

A l s u m , Eryn

109, 2 3 2

Alt, Michael

86, 121, 194

106,162,241.273,286 Bailor, M i k e

Bainbridge, Laura

A l v a r e z - R u f , Hersilia 57 Alverson, Katie 41,81,162, 270,283 Alvesteffer,Elizabeth

Bair, N a t h a n Bajdek, Bret

56 63 232 19,22,89,

102,162,

Baker, A r i a n n a

232

212

Baker, L a u r a Baker, J e n n i f e r

212 77, 2 6 1

Ambrose, Matt Ammeraal, Douglas

232 194

Baker, Judith Baker, Stacey

Anchor.

104

Baker Scholars

Anders, SarahL ynn Andersen, John

162 212

Balcerski, M i c h e l l e Balduck, Andrea Baldwin, Ross

122, 163

Baldwin, Sara Ball, A n d y

109, 125, 2 3 2 70, 2 1 2

58 74, 2 1 2

Ball. Courtney Ball, W e s

194 59

A n d e r s o n , Sarah ... 81, 109, 2 3 2 A n d e r s o n , Scott 232, 287 Anderson, Tim 73, 262 Andre. MariaClaudia 57 A n d r e w s , D a n a E . ... 8 6 , 9 2 , 162 Angelescu, Ramona A n n e n , Ed Apol, A n d r e a

162 194 162

Arcadian 70, 2 6 2 A r m s t r o n g . M o n i c a . 109,176,232 Arnold, Carrie....89. 105, 194, 287 Amtz, Molly A r o n s o n , Leslie A r t m a n , Beth

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232 109, 2 3 2 3, 162

Bass, R y a n

114, 194

B a s s a m , Atallah Bast, J a n e Batchelder, Brian B a t e m a n , Sean

114 98, 105, 109 74, 122

Bennett, Elizabeth . 8 1 , 1 1 4 , 2 6 7 Bennett, N i c o l e 52 B e n n i n k , Jill

164

Bentiviolio, Kristin Berg, Erik

194 148, 164

74, 153, 194,

B e r g g o e t z , Kelli 81, 2 6 7 Berghorst, Susan ....94, 116, 2 1 2

271

Berghorst, Katherine...50,94,129,

268 Batts, Julia

233 54

164 Berglund, Jessica

69, 2 5 9

Bast, J a n e

232

Bergman, Thomas

116, 2 3 3

Batchelder, Brian

232

Bergsma,Clayton

77,126,

Bauman, Josh

163 89, 194 109, 1 3 8 , 2 3 2

164,269 B e r h a n e m e s k e l , Daniel Berke, P a u l L

Bauman, Katie Baumann, NicoleY

194, 2 3 2 163

156,164 Berlin, C a r r i e L

Baumbach, Josh

122, 2 3 3

B e m h e a r d y , Chris

Baumbach, Matt

122, 2 3 3

Berrier, Joel Berry, Chris

Baxter, K a t h e r i n e

81, 2 7 0

Baer, M a r c Bays, Bradley

93 74, 212

B a y u s , Chris B a z a n , Kevin

122 89,97,113, 113

B e a c o m , Clark

77, 121, 153,

269 B e a g l e , Travis

122,233

Beal, D w i g h t Beals, R o w e n e Beam, Geoff Beaudoin, Rachel

54 70 194

Beaver, C h a d Beck, Peter

121, 194 26, 2 3 3

Becker, Kelli Beckman,Suzanne

114 113,194,

233

123, 135, 165 70 212 77, 122

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194

113,194 114, 116,213

Bode, A n d r e a B o d e , Katie B o d e n b e n d e r , Brian B o d i n e , Jennifer. B o e r e m a , David B o e r s m a , Bryan Boersma, Jennifer

Betka, M e g h a n

213 114, 213 56 234 194 165 154, 234

B o e r s m a , Paul 4, 30, 51 B o e r s m a , R a c h e l . . . 86, 109, 234 Boes, M a t t h e w B o e v e , Kathleen

114, 194,211 78, 234 194

B o e v e , Liz 48 B o g g e s s , A l l y s o n ... 89, 113, 195 Bollinger, C h a d . . . 148, 165, 171 Bolinder, Jesse Bolt, B r o o k s Bolt, Sarah Jean B o m b e , Michelle Bomeli, Laura Bona, M i c h a e I C Bondy, M a t t h e w

234 69, 213 195 63 234 113, 165 234

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B o n f i g l i o , Carolyn

213

Beyerlein, Reid Bigelow, R a c h e l

165 194

B o n g i o m o , Jenette

89, 165

Bing, Tyler

213

Binkley. K a t h r y n Bira, H a n n a h

194 61, 113, 2 1 3

Bird, Aaron 30, 51

Blundy, M e l i s s a B o c h n i a k , Josh

Boes, Christy

271 Batts, Kathy Basir, Z a y e d Fahd N a g e e b . . . . 2 3 2

Bauer, A n j a n e t t e Bauer, D a v i d

234 86, 113,213

Bischop. B r a d Bishop, Sara

233 233 81. 165. 2 6 7

Bissell, Patrick

213

Bitterburg, Stacy

81, 89, 267

Black, R y a n Black Coalition

213 96

Blackport, Kyle

153, 2 3 3

Bongiorno, Anna B o o m , Jodi Borin, B r e a n n e Borst, Kristen Bos, D a v i d Bos, D a n Bos, Elizabeth Bos, Karen Bos, Sandra B o s c h n i a k , Josh

34, 214 141,214,217 89, 214 110, 214 73, 122, 262 195 109, 234 287 69, 214 102

Bosma, Brenna

74, 109, 234

B o s m a n , Brian

122 162

194 74, 122, 2 6 8

152 138, 140

B e n j a m i n , Sarah ... 81, 212, 2 7 0 Benko, Mike Bennett, C h e r y l

Blondin, J o r d a n a Blondin, Rusty

163 232

Anderson, Dave A n d e r s o n , Elizabeth

A n d e r s o n , Lisa A n d e r s o n , Matt

Baseball Basketball

47 73, 113, 116, 2 6 4

59 74, 142, 2 6 6

A n d e r s o n , A m a n d a l 10, 1 1 3 , 2 1 2

A n d e r s o n , J e n n a .. 110, 146, 2 1 2 Anderson, Jennifer 212

109, 2 3 2 74, 2 6 6

Bell, Christy Bell, Kristi

69, 163, 2 5 9 122, 2 3 2

212 Alvesteffer, P a m e l a

A n d e r s o n , Janet A n d e r s o n , Jeff

70, 2 3 2 55

Barton, Elizabeth Barton, Julie

164,211 B a z a n , Stacey

Bachelor, H e a t h e r . 86, 2 1 2 , 2 8 7 Backe, Annie Backus, Meg

Bartlett, R o b Bartley, Jackie

Bailor, M i k e

122

Baltmanis, A m y Bandervelde, Rich

141,232 135

Bandstra, Barry B a n n i n g a n , Curt

62 122,212

Bannow, David Baraka, A n d r e

212 70, 122, 2 1 2

B a r b e r - G i b s o n , Karen Barbier, Kate B a r e m a n , Steve

57 212 52

B a r e n d e s e , Eric 101,232 B a m e t l , Michelle...86,87,89,163 Barney, C h r i s t o p h e r Barnes, M i c h a e l Bamhart, Glenda Barr, Karen

50 194 163 48

Barret, J e n n i f e r 116, 2 3 2 Barry, Sara 194 Bartlett, Lisa ... 74, 86, 163, 164

211,287 Beckner, Lindsay ... 89, 113, 194 B e c k s , Jessica Beebe, Brandon Beechik, C o u r t e n y

109 85 109

Beelen, Kristen M 233 Beeson, A m b e r .... 116, 218, 2 3 3 Beglin, Julie 81, 164, 2 7 0 Bekkering, J a m e s Belill, N i c h o l a s Belill, N i c k Bell, Albert Bell, Brian

48 164 74, 2 6 8 56 233

Blackwell, J e n n i f e r . 9 0 , 9 1 , 195 Blacquiere, Jessie 73, 2 3 3 Blacquiere,Tara81,l 16,154,165,267 Blacquiere, R o b e r t Blake, DJ Blake, Pat B l a n d f o r d , Tara Blank,Ronette

234 213 165 213 5,25,110,113,

213,278,287 Blankenspoor, H a r v e y Bledsoe, H e a t h e r Bleecker, Kellie Bloem, Jeffrey Bloemers, Kyle B l o e m e r s , Todd

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Botkins, Nick 191 Bottema, Rachael 109,234 Bouchard, Kai 148, 262 Boucher, J e f f r e y 77, 269 Bouma-Prediger, Steven . 50, 62 Boundy, Matt Bour, Lily Bouton, H o w a r d B o u w e n s , Daniel B o u w e n s , Tom

126 99, 165 144, 234 144. 165

Bouwer, Gretchen 165 Bouwer, Travis 90 Bouwkamp. Brad 52, 287 Bouwman, Lori 287 Boudreau, Timothy 53 Bouws, Kerri 81, 165, 267 Bovenkerk, Michelle .. 122, 195 Bowling, Letty 165 Boyd, Sylvia 54 Boyle, Matt 10, 116, 214, 235 Bracheau, Derek 113 Brackenridge, Cara 137 Bradfield, Joe 235 Bradford, Christine 101,235 Bradford, Mary 81, 270 Bradford, Robert 114, 214

Branderhorst, John 73, 262 Branderhorst, Tracy 214 Brandford, Christine 109 Brandkamp, John William.... 195 Braun, M e g a n 235 Brax, Megan 73, 82,113,116, 264 Bray, Diana .... 22, 110, 113, 214 Bray, Mark 138 Breclaw, Diana 2, 5, 16, 21, 38,102, 113,287 Bredeweg, Audra 86, 214 Breeden, Meghan 235 Brehm, Courtney 141, 214 Bremer, Geoffery 235 Breuker, Lisa 195

Brinks, Curtis 8 6 , 9 3 , 165 Brinks, Michael 20, 165 Brinson, Tawny. 48, 113, 165 Brintnall, Robin 77 Brisbo, Marcus 70 Brintnall, Robin 77 Brock, Lori 48 Brockheimer, Jon 52 Brocks, Libby 51 Brodin, Terin 58, 195 Broekhuis, D a w n 81, 267 Broene, Sara 81, 270 Brondyke, Kristin 164, 195 Brosseit, Andrew 215 Broughton, Becky 113, 116, 267

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Budd, Callie 196 Buege, Bethany 142, 215 Buikema, Jaimie 122, 235 Buikema, Elizabeth .... 109, 235 Buis, Pete 235 Bulkeley, Meredith 129, 235 Bultman, C. Baars 6, 55 Bultman, James 2, 24, 30,41, 65, 93, 273 Bultman, Marta 149, 215 Bultman, MartieT ucker 65 Bunker, Angela 154, 235 Buor, Lily 32, 97 Burdo, A i m e e M 166 Burgess, Sarah 158, 215 Burghardt, Lynn 235 Burk, KaraLee 114, 166 Burkart, Megan 74,110, 113,266 B u m s , Laura 110, 215 B u m s , Terrance 86, 116, 215 Burr, Debra .. 81, 129, 166, 267 Burt, Elizabeth 109, 158 Burton, Rachel 86, 137, 235 Bush, Paul 101, 196 Bushouse, Eve ... 121, 1 2 9 , 2 3 5 Busse, A n n e 215 Bussema, Carl 78, 259, 287 Bussing, Sarah 166, 287 Buursma, Darren 73, 196 Buwalda, Kelly 89, 114, 264 Byard,Sherell 196 Bychowski, Joseph 235 Byme, Cynthia 109, 235

Bradley, A n n e 48, 49, 214 Bradley, Matthew 148, 235 Brady, Alan 50 Branch, Eric 114, 122, 195,

260 Branch, Tracey Brancheau, Derek 78, Brackenridge, Cara Brandenburg, Joshua .. 109,

122 214 158 235

Brevet, Michael 69,102,187, 259 Brewer, Brenda 287 Brewer, Krista A 74, 89, 266 Brewer, KristaM 165 Brezezzinski, Alyson .. 109, 146 Bride, Matt 74, 122, 268 Brink, Lindsay 109, 235 Brinkley, Kara 114

Brouwer, Brenda 196 Brower, A m y 125, 141 Brower, Jaclyn 165 Brower, Susan 110 Brown, Angela A 166 Brown, A n n e Marie 57 Brown, Autumn 77, 261 Brown, Colin 235 Brown, Jennier 158 B r o w n Kenneth 52 Brown, Kristin 69, 113, 258 Brown, Lori 110, 114, 215 Brown, Mike 121, 235 Brown, Nate 260 Brown,Rebekah 73,109,166, 235,264 Brown, Tricia 110, 113 Brownson, Rachel 215 Brugger, Bryan 235 Brugger, Joshua 166 Brugggers, Daniel 235 Bruggers, Seth 70, 135, 166, 260 Bruns, Eric 196 Brush, Jaimie 81, 270 Brush, Pat 59 Brust, J e f f e r y W illiam 166 Brunsting, Lori 196 Bruursema, Stephanie 166 Bruwer, Josh 48 Brzezinski, Alyson 235 Bublitz, Sarah 113,215 Buchanan, Court 69,92, 166, 259 Buchinger, Sarah .. 81, 166, 270 Buchner, Andy 78, 235

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90 156, 166 16,86,113,142, 28, 77, 269 22,97,114,

196 Calmes, Sarah 235 Cameron,Douglas... .70,101,166,260 C a m p , Gary 48 C a m p , Matthew 235 Campau, Shannon 166 Campbell, Scott 215 Campion, Ann-Marie .... 74, 166 Canfield, Leslie 235 Canfield, Louis 56, 100, 196 Canterbury, Lisa 109, 235 Cappa, Anthony 10,236 Cappa, Chris 73, 116, 262 Capuano, JillEllen 166 Care, Meredith 86, 110, 137, 215 Carey, Jacqueline Carley, Brandon Carlson, Chad

50 86, 122 138, 236

Carlson, Kristin 141 Carlson, Patti 58 Carlston, Katie 109, 236 Carpenter, Chase... 122, 156, 196 Carr, Heather 74, 137, 266 Carrozziere, Carla 236 Carrozziere, Rachel .... 1 0 9 , 2 3 6 Carstens, Joshua 215, 221 Carter, Elizabeth 110,114, 215 Carter, Vicki 197 Case, Jessica 215 Castanon, Diana 110 Caulk, Sarah 109, 236 Ceisel, Ahren 116, 236 Centurian 71, 260 Cetas, Melissa 215 Chadderdon, Daniel 236 Chaffee, A d a m 77, 126, 236 Chalifoux, Jennifer 81, 267 Chalifoux,Laurie.... 8 1 , 8 2 , 2 6 7 Chamberlain,Mindy.... 109,116,215 Chambers, Mary 109, 236 Champaigne, A m y . 89, 113, 166 Chapin, Andrew 122, 236 Chapin, Elizabeth 86,137,158,25 C h a p m a n , Jason 166 Chappel, A n n a 73, 109, 236 Chappell, Jeff 121 Chartrand, Alyssa 216 Chassee, Brad 93 Chavis, Dereck 57, 123 Cheerleadlng 142 Chelepis, Jennifer. 197 Chemick, Monica 116,216 Cherup, Sue 55, 58 Childers, Michelle 166 Childs, Garett 12,70, 114, 135, 156, 1 9 7 , 2 6 0 Chowning, Michelle 74 Christel, Mark 58 Christie, Andrea 197 Chubb, Ken 122 Ciesielski, Angie 154, 197 Cihak, Charlie 74, 216 Cipolone, Maria 81, 267 Claerbout, Lindee 109, 236 Clames, Sarah 109 Clapp, Erin 114, 146, 216 Clapp, Megan 146, 167 Clark, Karen 125, 158, 236 Clark, Michael 167 Clarkson, Kelly 137, 236 Claus, William 77, 269 Cleland, Kelly 69, 116, 236 Cleveland, Kathryn 216 Cleveland, Kristin 101, 197, 236 Clift, C a m y 113, 1 4 2 , 2 1 5 Cloud, Courtney 125, 197 Clymer, Jeremy 197 Cobb, Rodney 70, 263 Cochran, Carrie 109,236 Cochrane, David 116, 215 Cogan, Leslie 58, 69, 258 Coghill, Ryan 114, 179, 197 Cohen, William 56

Clockwise from top left: R s t i r i n g History professor. Earl Curry, rests his eyes after numerous hours of driving through the Irish countryside. He greatly added to the History Department throughout his years at the College.

(Photo by

Andee Spaman) T h e hockey team celebrates after scoring a goal. The team won the most league games in its history this year. (Photo by Brenda Brewer) M g m b S r s of the Homecoming Court sit together and cheer on the Flying Dutch football team. The day w a s cold and the Court bundled for the temperatures.(Photo by Jessica Davis)

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69, 2 5 8 109, 116,

236 Colenbrander, Ellen

268 Dodge, Dawn

109,238

Demiralp, Banu Demitroff, Robin

169 89, 169

Doherty, Julia Dolley. Betty

109,238 287

Denis, Nick Dennis, J e n n i f e r

109 89, 2 3 8

Dolislager, Michael Donald, Luidens

239 93

Donley, A m y D o n k , Tony

197 55

D e n O u d e n , Christina Denselsbeck, Kevin DePuy, Mike D e r s h e m , Herbert

216 53 70, 2 6 3 53

216 D e S i m o n e , Davalyn.... 110, 113, 216 Dettmar, Stephan

74, 109,

133,236 Coll, M e l i s s a

Dobbins, John

D e s h m u k h , Awantika.. 101, 110,

74, 86,

132, 133, 2 6 6 Colenbrander, Emily

Delozier, Katie 109 D e M a r s e , Alison ....73. 116, 237 DeMeulenaere, Tom 122

197

169

Devisser,Nate Devito, L e i a h

153, 197 216

DeVos, A a r o n

73, 113, 116,

74, 114, 122,

Doolen, Rachel D o o r l a g , Lisa Doombos, Mary D o r a n , Heidi

109, 2 3 9 197 59 97, 109, 2 3 9

Dore, Jessica Dorian

109, 2 3 9 74, 2 6 6

Dornbos, Kate D o m b o s , Liz

129, 2 3 9 129,216

Doty, D r e w

138

262

D o u g l a s s , A n d r e a . . 93, 197, 2 0 4 D o u g l a s s , Holly 109, 2 3 9

Collins, L a u r a

110, 215

D a l r y m p l e , Kristy ... 69, 86, 88,

D e V r e e , J e n n i f e r .. 110, 114, 2 1 6

Dove, Linda

C o m p s o n , Justin Connor, Ginger

236 110, 2 1 5

89, 168, 2 5 9 D a m h u i s , Christina

168

DeVries, A m y 197 D e V r i e s , Christen . . 2 4 , 1 1 0 , 2 1 6

Downie, Benjamin D o y l e , Colleen

Conrad, Marybeth C o n r a d , Nick

236 122, 2 3 6

Damstra, Benjamin

77, 2 6 9

DeVries, Derek

238

D o z e m a n , Ben

216

110, 113, 2 1 6

D r a g o o , Justin Dressier, A n d y

86, 169 126

Collins, Christa Collins, J . C

91 94, 121

C o n w a y , Colleen

Conway, Joan Conwell, Anne Marie

59 236

C o o k , Blaine

215

Cook, Jeremy Cook, Leanne

102, 197, 2 8 0 73,113,116,

264 Cook, Matthew

105, 215

Cook, Nancy Cook, Tom

55 122

C o o p e r , Todd C o p e l a n d , Curtis

3, 122 122, 215

Corey, C o l l e e n

141,154,

217,236 Corrigan, Beth

69, 114, 2 5 8

C o r s t a n g e , Todd

122,197

Cortez, Lisa Corthright, R u t h

22, 23, 2 3 6 114, 2 1 5

Coryell, Ted Cosmopolitan

156 72, 2 6 3

Costello, Julie Cowen, Laura

55 236

Cox, John Cox, Ryan

55 94, 2 3 6

C o y l e , Brian

Craioveanu, Mihai 59 C r a m e r , Cristin .... 110, 113, 215 C r a n e , Bill 122, 2 1 5

Daelhousen, Kim

237

D a m s t r a , N a t h a n ... 7 7 , 122, 2 6 9 Dance Marathon 38, 271

D e V r i e s , Lisa DeVries, Rebecca

9, 20, 27,

Dandavati, Annie

169 DeWaal, Jonathan

169

Danek, Joshua Daniel, Alicia

197 74, 2 3 7

D a n i e l , Carl

113, 197

Daniels, B e t t y e A n n Daniels, M e g a n

81,270 109,237

Danielson, Megan

237

D a n k o , Jessica Dattles, C h r i s t o p h e r

109 144, 197

Davelaar. Kate

89, 168

Davelaar, T o m 138 D a v i d s , N o e l l e .... 109, 2 3 7 , 2 3 8 Davis, A u d r a

69, 2 5 8

Davis, B l y t h e Davis, Erin

89, 197 74, 2 6 6

Davis, J e s s i c a ( l l ) D a v i s , Jessica(9)

237

De Alvare, Christopher. D e K a m , Deidre

197 168

D e Young, Kristopher.

197

D e Y oung, M a r y D e Y o u n g , Paul D e b b i n k , Kristin D e B o e r , Curtis DeBoer, Melissa D e B o e r , Todd DeHaan, Alexander

237 169 89, 169,

285 DeHaan, Georgia DeHaan, Greg

48 116,237

D e H a a n , Jodi DeHaan, Kathryn

110, 2 1 6 109, 216,

Crockett, Lindy Cronkite, Donald

216 50

Cronquist, L e a n n e C r o s s Country.

197 134,136

C u m m i n g s , Kristi

24,25,

108,237 C u n n i g h a m , Sherrie

88, 197

Cunningham, Ericka C u n n i n g h a m , Sherry Cuny, L e e A n n

89, 168 113 89, 168

Cupery, T i m

135, 156, 123,

197 Currie, C h r i s t o p h e r Curry, Earl Cusick, J e r e m y

276

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197

D e Young, Patricia D e Young, R o b e r t

169 49

Deller, J o s e p h Dekker, N i c o l e Delta Phi Dibble, L i s a E v a n s

238 238 73, 264 61

114, 2 1 6

Drozer, A m a n d a Drummond, Jennie

69, 2 3 9 129

D r y f h o u t , Brian

169

D r y f h o u t , Kelly D r y f h o u t , Vicki

48 197

DuBois, Emily

169

D u b o i s , Kevin Duchnowski, Chad D u f f , Christine

239 126, 2 6 3 74, 2 6 6

137, 198

Ehinger. A u d r e y .... 73, 264, 283 E i c h m a n n , Alison 170, 175 Eilers, T o m Einberger, H e l e n Eisenbrandt, Kara Eisenga, A d a m Eisenga, JoyL Elder, Robert Eldridge, Brett Elliott, Karen Ellis, Colleen Ellis, Katie Elrod, M a t t h e w Elsbury, D a v i d

78, 98 58 109, 239 216 170 60 109, 122 74, 170, 266 81,270 73, 264 52 287

Elsholz, Kristen .... 77, 170, 261 Elston, Arend 70, 122, 263 Emersonian E n g e l , Steven E n g e l m a n n , lan Engen, Tim Engineering Club Englemann, lan E p s k a m p , Erin

75, 270 70, 95, 260 198 19, 198 82 74, 239, 268 98, 146, 217

Duffey, Sara

169

E r d m a n , Eric

239

D u f f y , Sean

126

Ergang, Katie

170,266

197

38,113,114,

236 109, 2 3 7 74, 168, 2 6 8

D e Young, Kristen

Droste, Jessica

77, 239 170 73, 116, 239

58 60 37, 77, 261

Cravotta, Keith

69,116,

D e Young, D a v i d 238 D e Young, K a r i s s a . . . 8 4 , 109, 2 3 8

169 110, 2 1 6

Egeler, A n d r e a

57,133 130 48

158,

237 Davis, M e g

D e B o e r , Jill

168,258 Cressler, C l a y Crisman, Sarah Crocker, Brian

D r o p , KatherineR Droscha, Kim

E d e m a , Todd Edlefson, A m y K Egedy, J o s h

109, 154, 239

74, 102,

70, 110, 2 6 0

Creighton, A m a n d a

DeWitt-Brinks, Dawn

238 74, 2 6 8

216 146, 169

Eaton, D o n n a Ebels, B o b Ebels, Laurie

106, 1 1 3 , 2 6 6 , 2 8 6

C r a s k , Darin

135, 123, 156, 2 6 3 C r a w f o r d , Katherine ... 109, 2 3 6

DeWitt, A a r o n Dewitt, Jeff

55, 175

^ Eagan, Julia

169

237 DeHaan, Sander

D e H a a n , Sarah DeHaan, Timothy DeHorn, Jim D e j o n g , Steven

114, 197 144, 2 3 7 122 52, 286, 2 8 7

DeJonge, Jayme Dekker, Nikki DeKuiper, Brad D e L a n g e , Susan Delbert, M i c h e l Delfino, Donatello DellOOlio, Jeanine Deloizer, Katie Delong, Joellen D e L o n g - W a l d n e r , Erin

237 109 70, 2 6 3 109,238 50 58 55 85, 2 3 8 81, 2 7 0 109

Dickie, J a n e

54, 90, 175

Dickinson, Zack

169

Diekema, Ken Dieleman, Nick Diekema, Ken Diestl, Christine

97 216, 2 3 8 238 86, 2 3 8

Dieter, Sarah Dignum, Becky

110, 2 1 6 113,216

Dillingham, PhilipH Dillon, A u d r e y Dirkse, E m i l i e

169 238 129, 2 1 6

DiSalvio, Tavia 216 D i x o n , Sarah 169 Do, Trieu 73, 113, 197, 262 Dobb, Amy 73, 129, 2 6 4

Dufrene, Amber. 239 D u k e s , Jenny 81, 169, 267 Dunn-Odland, Maureen 5 7 , 1 2 5 D u n n , Jason

73, 2 3 9

Erickson, Kathryn 170 Eriks, A d a m 198 Eriks, Sheila 81,270 Ernst, J e n n i f e r 137, 158, 170

Dunlap, Mary 239 D u P u i s , D a n i e l . . . . 109, 238, 2 3 9 Durante, L l e n a 146, 169 D u r b a n , Corrie 109,239

Ervin, A n n e m a r i e . . . . 29, 81, 267 Escott, Sarah 137, 246

Dustin, Heather.

Estes, January 170 Estes, Melissa 239 Esteves, D i a n a 73, 264 Etheridge, Lindsay..73, 170, 264

24, 110, 113,

216 Dutra, Jennifer. 239 Dye, Todd 85, 1 9 8 , 2 0 7 , 221 D y k m a n , M i e k e ... 110, 114, 2 1 6 Dykstra, H e a t h e r Dykstra, Josiah

73, 264 114,216

Essenberg, Holly 74 Esterline,Jennifer74,149,170,266

Etheridge, Sharon Evans, Beth E v a n s , Colleen

59 81, 142, 217 109,217

EvansJLaura

41.102,113,198,

230 Evans, Lindsey

198

Evans, M i k e Evans, Timothy Evearitt, Matt

77, 130, 2 6 9 50 239

Eveland, Sara Evink, M i k e

198 74, 121, 2

Fedak, Ben Feenstra, Cheryl

239 59

Feenstra, Lindsey 239 Feenstra, MelissaJ oy 170 Feinauer, Joslin 89, 170 F e l d p a u s c h , Scott...74, 122, 2 3 9 74, 130, 153,

268 Fensler, Sarah

51, 179 70, 170, 2 6 0

I Falk, Ben I Fangmeier, Michelle | Farrar. Nathan

170 85

Fellows, Ben

F I Fair, Lori I Fairchild, J o h n

Fawley, M i c h e l l e FCS

116 146, 170 144,217

81, 2 7 0

Ferguson, C h a d F e r g u s o n , Tana

70, 170, 2 6 3 183, 2 1 7

Ferrara, Faith Ferry, Elizabeth

23, 7 3 217

Fesko, Matthew Feyen, Michael

217 130, 2 6 9

Fiedler, Julie Field, G r e g Firek, Jason

55 239 74, 1 1 6 , 2 1 7

Fisher, Jani

82, 267

Fisher, J o h n Fisher, Sally Fitzgerald, H o w a r d Fitzsimmons,Joe

198 109,239 259, 2 7 4 74,122,170,

268 Flachs, Chris Flagel, Stacey Flaherty, N e c i a Fleming, Coty

217 113, 198 97, 109, 2 3 9 240

F l e m i n g , D a v i d . 1 6 , 50, 27, 113 Fleury, Todd 110 Flickinger, Brian Flores, Ruth Flory, Elizabeth

70, 217 240 69, 114, 258

Folkema, Rebecca Folker, J e n n y Folkert, Elizabeth Folkert, J e n n i f e r

109, 2 4 0 113 81,270 89, 110, 2 1 7

Folkert, T i m

122, 2 4 0

George, Gracie 225,240

81, 142,

Gray, Kristen Gray, Sarah

George, Meghan George, Tamara Gerben, Dan Gerbens, Jenna

110, 113 59 50 218

Greca, Grech, Green, Green,

Gerbens, Shawn Gerds, A a r o n Gerhardt, Scott

240 114, 1 2 1 , 2 1 8 172

Gerig, Christy Gerig, J e n n i f e r G e t m a n , Kelly Geuder, Lori 218

110, 123, 156,

218 Gibbs, Abby G i b b s , Betsy

110, 1 1 3 , 2 1 8 172

Forbes, Tracey 109, 2 4 0 Ford, A m y 81, 116, 1 1 7 , 2 4 0

Gibson, Kendrick G i b s o n , Laura

F o r e m a n , M a r k . . 9 , 11, 116, 2 1 7 Forester, Lee 57

G i e l o z y k , Ben Gier, Katrina

Forgue, Joy F o r m s m a , Laurie

54 110, 2 1 7

G i f f o r d , Jacinta Gilding, J e s s e

Forney, C a r a

109, 2 4 0

Giless, Jason

Forsberg, L a n c e Fothergill, Liz

116 110, 1 1 6 , 2 1 8

Fouts, Alison Fowler, H e a t h e r

113, 198 74, 2 6 6

Gilliams, Teresa Gilligan, Carrie G i n g r a s , Kevin G i o v a n a r d i , Nicole 267 G i p s o n , Katie

240 123, 156

Glass, Casey

122 91,211 109,240 59 218 48 57, 122 287 142,218

Fry, A n d r e a Fry, B r i a n n e

89, 198 89, 198

Fry, M e g a n Funk, Brandon

137, 2 4 0 70, 2 6 3

Garcia, M a n u e l Garcia,Patricia G a r d n e r , Kevin G a r d n e r , Seth

153 144 114 97 97, 2 1 8 60 86, 172, 193,

238 Garling, Brad 101, 198 Gasper, J e r e m i a h .. 74, 153, 268

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74, 1 2 2 , 2 1 7 , 2 6 8

G a z d a , Rachel Geer, M e g h a n Geisler, Trent G e i s m a n , Chris Gentenaar, Robert Gentile, Michael

3, 90, 2 1 8 240 10, 116 48 54 172, 2 6 2

Grinzinger, Nicholas 269

77,153,

Grit, L a u r a G r o b e , Justin 198

93, 114, 198 89, 112, 113,

G r a y b u r n , Ryan G r e e n e , Julie

218 218

Groenhof, Candace 81, 2 7 0 Grosse, J a m e s 123, 135, 156 G r o t e n h u i s , Kathi 141, 154, 241 G r o t e n h u i s , Kim ..125, 154, 199 Grover, T i m Gruenler, Curtis

219 55

Gruner, Craig

122, 199

G u g i n o , Tod Gumayan, Marian G u n n i n k , Jerry

52 59 62

Gutierrez, Jessica

199

74, 122, 153,

Haan, Phillip

77, 1 7 3 , 2 6 9

H a a s e , C a r o l y n n J . .. 86, 89, 173 Habers, Tami 110, 2 1 9 Habitat For Humanity. 101

78 122, 198

Gleason. Caleb G l e a s o n , Paul

102,240 74

Hadanek, Whitney Hahn, Karen

219 110, 199

Gleiss, Jason G l i e s m a n , Jennifer.

113 77, 146.

Hahn, Laura Hahnfeld, Laura

173 125,241

H a h n f e l d . Matt Hall, A s h l e y

98, 173 173

Hall, Jessica Hall, M e l a n i e

89, 199 199

172, 2 6 1 Glupker, Kurt

2 2 , 4 1 , 122

Goes, Amy Goerge, Meghan Gobi, A n d r e w G o l d e n , Sarah Golf. Goltz, Eric

51 218 74, 2 6 8 137,266 130, 132 116,240

Gonthier, Peter 60 Gonzales,Abbie.... 97,108,109,

G o n z a l e z , Victor G o o d m a n , Eric

Gall, E d Gallas, R y a n G a m b i n o , Justin

240 264 198 173 173

240 G l a u b , Patrick Gle, M i k e

240 G o n z a l e s , Ryan

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84, 1 1 4 , 2 1 8

F r e c k m a n , Melissa Freebum, Ben

29, 98 74, 2 3 8

Janice 137, 158, 2 4 0 A n t h o n y .... 70, 122, 2 6 3 Julie 105, 113, 2 8 7 Kathryn 198

148, 198 81, 172,

114, 2 1 8 144

Frost, R i c h a r d Frucci, A n t h o n y

267 Fish, Ian

55 73, 172, 2 6 4

203, 2 8 6

Fritz, Carol Fritz, Stu

73, 113, 2 6 2 77, 170, 261 239

89, 198

Givan, Treasure Glancy, David

Frikema, Brandy Frits, A n g e l a

Faulk, B e n Faulk, Erin Faulkner, Katie

109, 2 4 0 122

116,240 76, 2 6 9

Frentz, Chris Frey, M e g a n

81 125, 146, 2 1 7 81,116,170,

240 81, 2 7 0

Frank, Kyle Fraternal

Frens, Rick

Fischer, Jani Fischer, K a r e n Fischer, M e l i n d a

54 81, 172, 2 7 0

Gisleson, Emily

French, A n d r e w Frens, G r e g

89, 198 239

56 48

198

Fox, Kristyn

Farreyjody Farrell, A d r i n n e

264 116

Gibbie. Chad

G i b b s , Janis G i b s o n , Jan

214 70, 198

110, 114, 167,

Ghent, Tiffany G i a s o n e , Jen

Folkertsma, Elizabeth ... 77, 2 6 1 Football 122

Forquer, Kali Forsberg, B r e n t

125, 2 4 0 125,198 198

54, 245 146, 2 4 0

70, 122, 2 6 3 70 86, 93, 101,

173 G o o d y k e , Melissa Gormley, Jennifer

81, 2 7 0 109, 2 4 0

Gormly, KellyAnn Gorter, Laurie

198 173

Gotlz, Eric Goupell, Matt Grabinski, Brian Graduation

89 94, 114, 198 173 12

Graham, Dierdre G r a h a m , Travis Graievci, Edita G r a m m e r s t o r f , Danielle..69,

198 173 240 240

Grant, J a m i 73, 137, 158, 2 6 4 Grant, M i c h a e l 77, 122, 2 4 0 Grasman, Nick 198 Graves, James 122,240 Gray, Ellie 240

Hackney, Kyle

74, 122, 2 4 1

Hamby, Ryan Hamilton, T i m H a m m e r , Brian

241 51 122

H a m o n - P o r t e r , Brigitte H a n b a , Jessica

57 219

H a n d z o , Matt Hanley, M i c h a e l

122 135, 2 1 9

H a n n i n g , Brian ... 101, 1 0 9 , 2 4 1 Hansen, Benjamin 199 H a n s e n , Ed H a n s e n , Nathaniel HAPA

56 199 96

H a r a m b a s i c k , Vincent H a r d e n b u r g . Janet Hardy, Lisa

219 199 109, 241

H a r k e m a , Jill H a r m a n , Sheri Harrell, Ryan H a i r i n g , Brett Harris, Jason

86, 173 122 73 126,241 114, 144

Harris, Kate Harris, Kenita Harris, Michael

199 53, 97, 241 200

Hart, N a t h a n Hart, W i l m a H a r t m a n , Isaac Hartman, Jamie H a r t m a n , Sheri

200 287 114 109, 241 200

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Hartmann, Caleb

241

Harvey, J e n n i f e r H a s s e n r i k , Matt

173 126, 173

Hastings, Amber. Hathaway, Allison

217, 219 200

Hathaway, Jason H a u c h , Jessica

219 109, 2 4 1

Hauch, Rebekah Haulenbeck,Steve

241 113,116,262,

219 H a u l e n b e e k , Todd H a v e m a n , Nate

173,214 113,116

H a v e m a n , Tracey H a v e r d i n k , Sara

109,241 109,241

Hawk, Deborah

200

H a w n , Hilary

109, 2 4 1

Hays, Andrea

173

H e a r d , Michelle Heckman, Lisha

287 114

Hedley, T r e n a

81, 173, 267,

271 Heemstra, Ronald

122

H e e r d e r k s , Gerrit

207, 2 4 2

Heerspink, Adam

Hinz, Dan

116, 2 4 2

Hispanic Student Org Hitesman, Amanda Hledin, M a r i a

96 242 52

Ho, J o h n n y 174 Hoane, A d a m . . . ^ , 116,219, 262 Hobbs, Angela

201

Hockey.

120

H o d g e s , Jennifer. Hoebeke, Timothy

219 78, 174

Hoeksma, Jennifer 48 Hoekstra, J e r e m 20, 113, 2 1 9 Hoekstra, Lisa

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243 113, 2 2 0 33, 114, 191

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113,117,158,

220, 287 Hutchinson, Ashley

113, 201

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35, 102, 174

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201 8 1 , 8 2 , 174,

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219, 287 219

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122 113, 114. 201

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H e n d r i c k s , Daniel

174

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219 60

Irving, Brad

113, 174, 121

Irwin, A n n e Isanhart, B r o c k

129 7 4 , 1 5 3 , 175,

H o l m e s , Matt

73, 113, 2 6 2

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148

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70, 2 6 0

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174

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86, 113, 174 89, 174 86, 2 4 2

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242

Houser, Scott Houseworth, Anne

153, 201 81. 267

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201 149, 2 6 4

H e r r e m a , Bradley

H o w e , Dori Howe, Dorothy

109 16, 2 4 2

H o w e , Melissa

112, 113, 2 0 3

156 Herspink, A d a m Hertel, Lori Herweyer, Kathie Hes, Scott Hess, Kristen H e s s e l s w e e t , Ian Heustis, Keith Heydon, Amanda H i c k m a n , Heidi Hilbrecht, A n n e Hill, J e n n i f e r

78 50 173 73, 2 6 2 74, 89, 173 242 200 137 113 242 97, 109, 2 1 9

Hill, Tobi 154 Hillbecht, A n n i e 109 Hillegonds, T o m ....73, 1 1 3 , 2 6 2 Hilligan, Lori 200 Hillman, Judy Hills, J e n n i f e r Hingleberg, A m y Hinman, Susan 273

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Kattelus, J o s e p h .... 12, 1 5 6 , 2 0 1 K a u f f m a n , Jeffrey...86, 135, 156

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Joos, N a t h a n J o m d t , Elizabeth

Kasperski, J e n n i f e r Katt, Beverly

158, 1 8 3 , 2 1 9 H o p k i n s , A d a m .... 113, 144, 2 1 9

Henry, Robert

176

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Horrigan, E r i n M

77,86,112,

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220 201

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Karsten, Laurie Kasper, Kelly

243 220

268 Italiano, A d r i e n n e

54 94, 2 1 9

Herrick, Jim H e r s c h e l m a n , Fred

Irish, Patrick Irvine, Alicia

Holt, A n n a 69, 2 5 8 Holton, Christine ... 97, 110, 201

122

H e r m a n n , Ashley

Jones, Michelle Jonker, Elizabeth

Karimuddin, Muhammad

Holloway, Jeanette H o l m e s , Jack

242 86

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116 77, 261

InterFraternity Council 153, 2 4 2

Hendrix, Lynne Henry,Greg

Henson, Molly

Inman, Mary

Hollidge, D a w n

113, 1 1 6 , 2 6 2 Hendrix, David

Henry, Sarah Henry, S h a n a

74, 89, 174,

H o l d w i c k , Mitch

38, 73, 112,

J o n e s , Eric

K a p p a , Tony K a p p a Chi

243 158, 2 4 3

86, 2 4 2

H e n d r i c k s , Paul

H o g l u n d , Stacy

Ingersoll, Erin Inman, Amber

114

H e m e n w a y , Stephen H e n d e r s o n , Rachel

220, 257 220

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J o h n s o n , Sara E J o h n s o n , Sarah

176 176

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266 H o k e n s o n , Sarah

89 135

J o h n s o n , Katie J o h n s o n , Shari Louise

86 220 23 176

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201 175

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242

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110,113,

219 H o e s c h , Kate

110, 2 1 9

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48, 141, 168,

174 H o e k z e m a , Sarita

H o f m a n , Julie

H e k m a n , Tracy

109, 2 4 3

Hylen, Jeremy 174 H y m a , Stephanie....81, 174, 2 6 7

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109, 2 4 3

H w a n g , Yooyeun

142, 174

Heinberg, M a r e n

126

Huron, Melissa H u s a , Elizabeth Hussein. Wario

270 Hofman, Heather

H e i d e m a , Carl Heiden, Margaret

85, 2 0 1

H u n s b e r g e r , Peter.

109

Howell, C h r i s 70, 2 6 3 Howell, Ross .. 69, 98, 174, 2 5 9 Howey, K i m

14, 74, 114, 2 6 6

H o w l a n d , Eric Huber, Jennifer.

201 77, 110, 214,

2 1 9 , 261 Huddleston, Angella

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Jabaay, J a m e s Jackson, Brenton

70, 2 4 3 243

J a c k s o n , Kari

146, 175

J a c k s o n , Lori J a c k s o n , Paul

175 113, 2 2 0

Jackson, Rebecca

89, 201

Jacobsen, Kimberly

52, 2 4 3

J a c o b s m a , Kelly Jake, S. L y n e m a Jakosz, A n n i e

58 78 175, 2 6 6

James, David

4 8 , 55

Janik, Justin Janik, Teresa

243 86, 114, 2 2 0

J a n s e n , Tyler

175, 2 6 0

Japinga, Bill J a p i n g a , Lynn Jarrard, Clisby

54 62 74, 86, 153,

243 Jarvis, L o m a 54, 61 J a w o r o w s k i , C a t h l e e n . . . 86, 175

H u d k i n s , Bradley ...70, 110, 2 6 0 Huebner, Heidi 30, 114

Jellema, Mary Jen, Katherine

55 201

H u f f , Jay H u f f , Sara H u g h e s , Erin

73, 2 1 9 242 110. 114, 2 1 9

Jenks, Erryn Jensen, David J e r d o n . Brad

109, 2 4 3 58 11,86,116,156,

Hughey, B r e n n a n Huisman, Andrew Huizenga, Wendy

201 287 110, 2 1 9

220 Jewell, Isabel

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Huizinga, Maribeth Hull, A d r i e n n e Hull, J a m e s

81, 2 6 7 89, 201 220

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175 243 220

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220 201 243 201

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Brandon Dan Eric Heather.

J o s u n s , Sarah Jubar, Aaron

220 176

Jugenitz, Carly Jury, Jennifer.

243 243

Kalajainen, M a t t h e w Kaly, Alexa Kan, C h a r l e n e Kanaan, H u s s a m

Kaufmann, Jennifer

77, 261 81, 267

Kearney, Patrick

26,94, 142,

243 Keefer, Kourtney

83, 125, 244

Keeler, T i m Kehrer, Jason Kellepourey,Peter.

' 26 52, 244, 249 70,122,177,

263 Keller, A n d y 220 243 243 243

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Keller, R o n Kelley, Quinn Kelly, Christina Kelly, M a c a r e

122, 244 220 I77 264 73, 137, 244

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Kelly, Tim 126 Kemerer, Stacey 163, 177 Kemner, Jeffery 263 Ken, Min Liao 50 Kendall, Merry 201 Kendra, Eli 113,201,273 Kennedy, James 56 Kennedy-Dygas, Margaret ... 59 Kenny, Shannon 69,86,177, 259 Keohler, Kurt 105 Kerkstra, A m a n d a 141, 244 Kern, Greg 48 Kemstock, Paul M 19, 177 Kerrins, Chris 70, 123, 156, 177 Kerstetter, Ryan Kerwin, Jake Kesler, Curtis

122, 244 201 70, 153, 177,

263 Kettler, Jennifer 109, 244 Keuning, Brad 121 Keyes, Katie 77, 261 Kezlarian, Joelle 244 Khadija, Miriam 129 Kidder, Angela 177, 183 Kieft, Brain 114 Kieft, Rachael 220 Kiessel, Lee 123, 135, 156, 220 Kievit, Anna 201 Kiewiet, Kelly 73, 195, 264 Kightlinger, Ashley 244 Kilby, Gregory 77, 126, 177,

269 Kilgore, Beth 57, 220 Kilmek, Ben 269 Kim, Peter 85, 177, 180 Kim, William 260 King, Anna.... 86, 137, 158, 220 King, Brad 126 King, Brian 122, 244 King, Kami ... 73, 106, 244, 287 , King, Lindsay 86, 110, 113, 220 King, Miriam 109, 244 King, Sarah 109, 244 King, Shannon 73, 264 Kinne, Patrick 34, 102, 220 Kirby, Erin 244 • Kirby, Matt 74, 153, 244 Kirpatrick, Kevin 144 • Kittle, Kevin 153

Klapp, Cara 10, 81,116, 270 Klaver, Matt 94, 114 Klay, Nathan 220 Klay, Robin 54 Kleban, Janet 201 Kleczek, Andrew...104, 113, 287 Klein, Gretchen 85, 244 Klein,Katie 9,32,106,200, 287, 244 Klein, Kelly 81, 177, 267 Klepper, Lindsay 220 Klimek, Ben 77 Klinger, Jill 177 Klingler, Ryan 138 Klokkert, Mary 113,201 Klooster. Sam 123, 156, 220 Kloosterman, D a n 122 Kloosterman, Kelly 177 Kloostra. Paul 244 Klott, Margaret 49, 81, 177, 267 Klug, Geri 220 Knapp, Lisa 123 Knebl, Nicholas 177 Knebl, Nick 193 Knecht, S h a n n o n 109, 244 Kneller, Scott 122 Knepshield,Adriann 177,225, 258 Knickerbocker. 78, 265 Knoohuizen, Liz 10, 73, 116, 244 Knoppers, Sherry 59 Knoth, Garrett 48

Kober, Katherine 201 Koebel, Ashley 244 Koedyker, Jason 202 Koedyker, Joel 202, 211 Koehler, Kristie 221 Koehler, Kurt 78, 123, 135, 156 Koenigsknecht,Kristin89,l 14,141,202 Koenigsnecht, Nate 94. 98 Koetje, Ben 77, 269 Koetje, Kevin 122 Koetje, Linda 54 Koetje, Sara 221 Kohls, Anna 202 Kohsel, M y r a 55 Kolster, Todd 122 Koltt, Peggy 122 Komray, Kelly 73, 264 Konfara, Jeff. 122 Konopka, Sharon...! 10, 114, 220

Kooistra, Jared 77, 269 Kool, Candace 48, 129, 221 Koop, Sarah 73, 264 Kooyer, Kristin 116, 149, 202 Kopacz, Andrea 81, 267 Kopchick,Jon 16,50,112,113, 116,121,178 Kops, Sandra 178 Korstange, Andrea 81,82,101,270 Koshgarin, Meredith 202 Kossoris, Jennifer ... 86, 89, 178 Kosten, Lisa 221 Koster, Emily 89, 202 Kostus, M a r k e e n 202 Kotman, Kristin 178 Kraft, George 57 Kramer, Michelle 86, 178 Krause, Cassie 137, 221 K r e m m , Carolyn 113,202 Krempa, A m a n d a 73, 264 Kreps, Dean 57, 122 Krigbaum, M e g a n 109 Krikke, Josh 202 Krolikowski, Lana 137 Kroll, Charles 110,221 Krolokowski, Lana 22, 158, 221 Krukowski, Claire 86, 202 Krumseig, Anna 10, 109. 116 Krupczak, John 60 Kruzel, Milly 154 Kubinski, Alexandra 202 Kucinski, Jon 126,221

Kudej, Kevin Kuenzer, Craig Kuhl, Karen Kuhn, Nicole Kuhrt, David Kuiken, Melody Kuipers, Kelly Kuipers, Rachel Kukulka, Paula Kunnen, Nick Kurtze, Jodi

74, 268 130 154 202 94, 114, 202 109,257 264 202 221 122, 142 108, 109, 264

LaBarge, Melissa Lacrosse Labbe, Aaron Ladd, M i k e Lademan, Jamie Lafata, Mike Laird, Linda Lam, Daniel Lamb, James Lamb, Rachel Lamers,Dana 105, 264, 287 Lamers,Kristin 221,286 Lamers,Sara 202, 287 Landes, Perry Lane, Benjamin 262 Lang, Andrew Lange, Jessica Langeland, Barb Langlois, Scott Lannin, Daniel G Lappenga, Daniel LaRoy, Becky Larr, K a m m y Lascano, Tannia Lashbrook, Lauren Lasley, Tanya Latchaw, Jeremy Laughter, David Lawrence, Randi Lawrence, Susan Lawson, Hazel Leachman, Jed

113 94 74, 268 77, 126, 269 74, 266 62 178 202, 211 122,202 89, 129, 178 58,63,73,90. 4,6,9,106, 90,105,184. 63 73, 93, 178, 48 81 178 122, 178 202 202 202 113, 221 32, 114, 178 89, 202 74, 178, 266 178 221 109 202 137, 178 78

Lear, Helen Leasner, Kelly Lebar, Deanna Ledtke, Chris Lee, Angela 89. Lee. Chris Leete, Phil 70, Lefever, Kelly Leffel, John Leicht, Brian Leigh, Patricia L e m a n , Tracy L e m m e n , Gretchen L e m m e n , Kurt Lenger, Jim Lenin, Melissa Lenkart, Joseph Lenon, Juliane Lenon, Melyssa Lenz, Katie 81, Leonard, Everett Lepard, Whitney Lesnau, Bob LeTarte, Nicholas Lewis, H u w Lewis, Shari 102, Leyrer, A m y Liang, Marta 110, Librizzi, Janet Licht, Carol

202 221 202 122 113. 202 113,221 178, 260 202 222 77, 130 59 222 178 222 129 84, 85 97 109 86, 178 109, 270 70, 130 202 122 122, 221 59, 61 222, 280 125, 202 114, 222 178 137

Lichtenberger, Dave 135,153, 222 Lick, R e n e e 137, 178 Lienesch, Heidi 81, 270 Lillie, PauIR 148, 178 Lindell, Jeanne 54 Lindhout, Cate 73, 264 Linton, Jennifer 202 Lippert, Jarod 144. 179 Litteral, Laura 109 Little, Emily 73 Little, Sara 73 Little, Shauna 222 Locke, Angela 149, 203 Lofquist, Melanie 105, 113, 203 Lomasney, Beth 264 Long, Angela 203 Long, Robert 153, 222 Loodeen, P a u l . 6, 106, 121, 286 Loomis, Bryant 126 Loomis, Jessica 86. 179, 193 Loris, LauriL 179 Lotz,Andrew 98,105,108,109, 203, 287 Louis, Emily 109 Lovelace, Temple 89, 179 Lowe, Carrie 114, 203 Lowe, Catherine 203 Lowe, Chris 179 Lowe, Glenn 49 Lower, Angela 85, 203 Lubbers, Jeff 113,222 Lubbers, Michelle 203 Luchies, Jeff 122 Ludka, Joshua 70, 1 2 2 , 2 6 3 Lugo, Tomas 77, 269 63 Luidens, Don Luidens, Martha 125 Lunn, John 54 Lutz, Christine 81, 267 Lydic, Jeremy 222 Lynema, Todd 62 Lyng, A d a m 144 Lyons, Derrick 122 Lyons, Jessica 81, 105, 271, 287 Lytle, Sonja

M Maas, Jake 70, 263 Maas, Kyle 138, 203 MacDoniels, Kathryn 3, 7, 38, 81,82,270 MacDoniels, Joe 53 Machado, Marcos 222 Mackay, Andrew....73, 114, 203, 241,262 Maddock, Tracy 222 Magers, A d a m 70, 122, 263 Maharg, Lindsay 110, 222

Clockwise from top left: SSriiSr Meredith Arwady lets her operatic presence known in Dimnent Chapel. Arwady will be attending graduate school for opera in the fall. (Photo by Nora Staal) M £ m b S r s of the Delta Phi sorority and the Sigma Iota Beta sorority h a n g out during a ski trip to Colorado. The two sororities c a m e together for many events (Photo courtesy of Anne Schrock) S ° p h ° m ° r S s Ronnie Blank and Brooke Petersen enjoy their time with nature. They traveled to the Upper Penninsula for Fall Break. (Photo

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Clockwise from top left: S 2 p h 2 m 2 r e s Shari Lewis, Jeremy Cook, and Sarah Smith relax at the beach during a S A C retreat. S A C worked hard to have a good time while working to entertain students. (Photo by Jessica Davis) S s n i 째 r M i k e Z u i d e m a s h o w s his s e r i o u s side as an A D d u r i n g Orienatation 1999.The A D staff worked hard to make p r i c n t a t i o n s complete. (Photo by Ronnette Blank) T h e Chapel Choir and College Chorus c o m b i n e voices at the annual Christmas Vespers concert. The concert is enjoyed each year by college students and the community. (PR Photo)

Maher, C.J 122 Mahsun, Carol 50 Maile, Sara 74, 110, 1 1 3 , 2 2 2 Main, Jason 122, 180 Maitner, Jeff. 244 Malarz, J a k u b 86, 89, 204 Malda, Nancy 58 Malik. Missy 222 Malocha, Kellie 20, 244 Maloni, KendraN 50, 180 Malviya, R a j 77, 148, 269 Mancini, Becky 69, 110, 191, 223 Mangus, Christopher .. Mann, Dan 122, Mannakee, Emily Marchionda, Mary Beth Margaron, Matthew .... Mark, Jennifer Mark, Jenny Markan, Katie Marker, Rochelle Markessinis, Laura

122,204 148, 244 109,244 ..24, 180 126, 244 137, 180 114 129 180 38, 74,

1 1 2 , 1 1 3 , 180, 266 Marlatt, Maggie ... 109, 116, 244 Marr, Quincy 27, 114, 223 Martiere, Suzy 238 Martin, Angela 244 Martin, Bethany 90 Martin, Herbert 54 Martin, Holly 121,244 Martin, S a m 122,223 Martin, Sarah 22, 74, 180, 266 Mashaba, Jeanette 97, 204 Masick, Andie 109 Mason, Beauregard Lee 204 Mathiesen, Allison 204 Matthews, Landon..,74, 122, 268 Matz, Charlie 126 Maupin, Donna 77, 82, 180, 261 Maybury, Kate 52 Mayer, AngelaLeigh 181 Mayer, Rob 183 Mayer, William 50, 183 Maynard, Dee Ann 114, 223 McBride, Steven 70, 18, 2 6 0 M c C o m b s , Jessica 181 McDonald, Kelli 181 M c Dougal, Michelle A 204 M c K i n n o n , Jill 8 6 , 8 9 , 113, 137, 181,211 McAlpine, Josh 70, 263 McBride,Steve 98,102,112, 113,114 McCallum, John 116, 245 McCallum, Leigha 109, 245 McCartney, Kristen 109 McCarty, Steven 122, 244 McCaslin, Teagan 264 McClelland, Scott 245 McCollum, Duane 122 M c C o m b s , Bruce 50 McCoy, Kent 78, 259 McCoy, Rebecca 223

280

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McCulley, Drew McDonald, Eric M c D o n a l d , John

181 122 73,121,262,

280 McDonald, Krista M c D o n o u g h , Virginia McEvoy, Sarah McFarlane, Janelle M c G o v e m , Meghan

109, 245 50 97, 245 54, 223 81, 86,

245 M c K e n n a , Jennifer,...74, 82, 266 McKey, Jesse 19 McLaister, Tiegand 73 M c L e a n , Trina 113 M c M a h o n , Casey 204 McMillen, Kris .... 110, 113, 223 M c N a m a r a , Jennifer 69, 258 M c N a m a r a , Laurie 129,245 McNeely, Kathryn 110, 223 Meengs, Laura 69,94,116, 207,258 Meengs, Rachel .... 69, 181, 258 M e e r m a n , Jason 122, 204 Meints, Charrie 181 Meisch, Laura 109, 245 Mejeur, Curt 204 Mellema, Jason .... 101, 110, 223 Mellema, Stacey 223 Mendels, Kevin 52 Menning, Jessy 102 Merchant, Brent.... 77, 122, 269 Meronek, Helen .... 53, 109, 287 Merriman, Leslie 181 Merte, Laura 204 Mesbergen, Nichol 29 Mesezke, Barbara 55 Messina, Sara 81, 245 Messing, Laura 205 Messink, Clare 245 Messink, Mike 205 Metiers, Marcy 113, 205 Meulenberg, Carrie 73, 245 Meyer, Chris 223 Meyer, Jeremy 52 Meyer, Renee 181, 238 Meyering, Rick 122, 245 Mezeske, Andrew 223 Mezeske, Richard 55 Mezger, Zachary 262 Michalski, Michelle 69 Mick, Alexis 125, 245 Mika, Ross 223 Milad, Ramez 3, 116 Milan, John 70 Miland, Ramez 223 Miles, Steven 223 Milestone 106 Mill, JenniferL 14,18,287 Mills, Jennifer 245 Miller,Carol 11,110,113, 116, 223 Miller, David Miller, Janel Miller, Kathryn Miller, Katie Miller, Lois

74, 268 205 223, 287 74, 110, 133 49

Miller, Michelle 89, 181 Miller, Nancy 55 Miller, Rachel 74, 114, 266 Miller, Sarah 223 Miller, Tracy 205 Millett, Melissa 205 Miner, Mike 153, 245 Minter, David 205 Mioduszewski, Luke 69,181, 259 Miranda, Beth 73, 116, 264 Mixer, Chad 70, 263 Mlynarczyk, Sue 59 Moellman, Emily 264 Moffitt, Kimberly 53 M o h a m m e d , Ascar 70 Moldenhauer, Amy Ill Moldenhauer, AmyJ 181 M o l e m a n , Emily 73 Molesa, Steve 122 Molter, Alison 74, 110, 113, 223 Molter, Misha 110, 223 Monette, Laurel 181 Monroy, Daniza 32, 181 Monstrola, J a s o n . 123, 156, 246 Montagno, Beth 246 Montano, Jesse 55 Montano, Linda 205 Montgomery, Jason 153 M o o n , Hillary 246 Moore, Katherine 81, 246 Moore, KeriA 181 Moore, Kiplynn 110, 223 Moore, Kyla 89, 205 Moore, Nathan 70, 246 Moore, Padric 144 Moore, Rebecca 223 Moore, T h o m a s 205 Moores, Lisa 246 Morales, Rosa 9, 33, 97 Moran, Heather 181,264 Moran, Kirsten 93 Morantis, Terah 246 Morehouse, Aimee 114, 205 Morehouse, Brian 141 Morgan, Kelly 264 Morian, Kirsten 182 Morishita, Ayako 205 Morris, Corey 116, 246 Morris, Holly 86, 109, 246 Morris, Jennifer 182 Morris, Katie 246 Morrison, Kelly .. 101, 205, 287 Morrison, M a n d y . . . . 8 1 , 8 2 , 270 Morrison, Michelle 246 Morse, Laurel 205 Morton, Doug 182 Mortar Board 87 Motiff, James 61 Motiff, Judith 57 Moton, Athony 14, 32, 33, 97, 101 M o t o m a , Olga 205 M o u k a m m a d , Askur 93, 263 Mudra, Jennifer 74, 82, 110,

266 Muenk, Johnathan Muiderman, Tony Mulder, Alister. Mulder, Andrea Mulder, Betsy Mulder, Doug

9, 287 54 246 223 81, 223 123, 135,

156,205 Mulder, Jack . 86, 101, 182, 246 Mulder, Jeff 77, 269 Mulder, Jessica 74,137,149, 182, 266

Mulder, Kathryn 182 Mulder, Lori Mull, Brittany A Mullendore, A n n a 287 Muller, Barbara Mullins, A m a n d a Mullenix, Andrew Mullins, A m a n d a Mulroney, Diane Munch, Andy Mungall, William

60,113,146, 287 182 106,246,

Nardone, Andr e w. . . 78 Nasrallah, Delores . 4, 3 0 , 5 1 Neckers, Joel 10.11,113,116, 262 Nederveld. Laurie.. 74, 110. 266

48 109 144, 223 246 57 113 52

144 Nehs, Matthew . 8 9 . 113, 223 Neibarger, Y vonne 109 Neil. Misha ...27,86, HO. 113,223 Nelson, Amanda.... 205 Nelson, Chris 58

M u n o a , Phil 62 Munoz, JuanCarlos 182 Munsberger, Peter 205 Munski, Kristin 205, 282 Munz, Courtney 81,116,158, 267 Murdoch, Bill 163, 205 Murfey, Jane 114,223 Murphy, M e g a n 223 Murphy, Patrick 38, 73, 74, 1 5 3 , 2 4 6 , 262 Murphy., M a r y j a n e 85, 205 Murray, David 99 Murray, Jody 89, 247 Murray, Julie 81, 149, 267 Murray, K.Gr egory 50 Mursch, Renee 74, 110, 266 Mustapha, Sherry 59 Myers, Peter 116, 182 Myers, Shamika 14,81,270 Myers, Shivaughn 74, 266 Myslajek, Megan 247

Naber, Anna Nagelkirk, Lynae Nagy, Betsy Nagy, Jessalynn Najjar, Erin 270 N a o u m , Sarah

86, 182 77, 261 110, 223 182 81, 146, 182, 109

Nelson, Kristin 205 Nelson, Ron 224 Nelson, Steve 50 Nelson, Tiffany 137, 158 Netzly, David 50 Neucks, A m a n d a 69 Neumann, Brandi 81, 270 Newell, CarolineJ 86, 182 Nguyen, Mattieu 205 Nichols, Eric 74, 122, 172.

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268 Nichols, Kylee Nichols, L a u r a

172 109,247

Nichols, S a m Nichols, Susan Nickel, M a t t h e w Nickels, J e r e m y

122 109,247 121, 2 4 7 77, 2 6 9

Niel, Matt Nielsen, J o y c e

138 58

Nielsen, Ted 53 Nienhouse, G r e g ... 74, 182, 2 6 8 247 Nienhuis, Katie Nienhuis, Libby

73, 2 4 7

Northuis, M a r k 137 Northup, Abe Norwood, JoniK Notier, Justin N o x o n , Shelby Nuner, Devin Nyenhuis, Jennifer 247 Nykamp, Deb N y k a m p , Dirk N y k a m p , Katie Nykerk N y q u i s t , Jill

122, 247 123, 135, 205 182 70, 2 6 0 110, 1 1 3 , 2 2 4 126 73, 109, 49 224 110, 113, 2 2 4 24, 108, 110 113, 2 2 4

OOConnor, Leigh OODell, Lindsey Oertel, Erin Ofori-Mensa, Akua O h , Young Ohm, Andrew

93 129 113, 2 2 4 77, 261 247 86, 89, 148,

182 O j h a . Prakash O l d h a m , Kristy O l d h a m , Stacey

135 7, 2 5 0 247

Olgers, G r e g Olson, Amanda

287 247

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Paarlberg, Katherine .... 1 1 4 , 2 2 4 P accione. Sarah 154, 183 Padilla, R a c h e l 81, 1 8 3 , 2 7 0 Page,Branda Page, M i c h a e l Pageau,Brian

69, 247 63 94, 2 4 7

Palmer, Seth

114, 116, 156,

224 Pan-Hellcnic Council Papes, A n n Park, Sugin Parker, M a t t h e w Parker, Kelly

83 247 247 78, 2 2 4 146,247

Parsons, L a u r a 73, 184, 2 6 4 P a r t e n e r s In P r o m i s e 86 Partidge.Jamie

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78, 135,

224 Passchier, J a m i e Patnott, J o h n Patrick, Ted

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Patterson, A n n e 247 Patterson, Ben Paul, Brian Paulisse, Kevin

Oosta, Meredith O o s t e n d o r p . S a r a Beth

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2 0 5 , 242, 2 8 2 Oosterheert, A n d r e w .. 1 2 2 , 2 2 4 Oosterink, A n n e 109 O o s t i n g , Alexis .... 81, 183, 267 86,109,158,

247 Oosting, Jessica

Perez, Erica Perez, M i n e r v a

86,109, 158,

Pesci, David Peshick, R a c h e l Petrich, L a u r e n

O p p e n h u i z e n , Robin .... 93, 205 O r e j u e l a , Christine 81, 183, 270 Orientation Orzechowskijenelle 266 O s b o r n e , Kelly

16,112 74,183, 57

Osbum, Barb 49 O s m u n d s o n , Heidi 110, 2 2 4 Osterink, A n n e 86, 2 3 3 , 247 Otis, A m y Otis, A n d r e w K Ottemess, Anne

N o r m a n , Julie 110,113 Norris, Melissa 182 Northcutt, M i r i a m . . 8 1 . 116, 247

33 183 110, 2 2 4

Otteson, A m y . 37, 77, 183, 261 Otto,Elizabeth 106,176,179,

0 Oakley, S h a n n o n . . . 137, 158, 205 O O B r i e n , Pat 58

224, 230, 2 8 6 Overbeek, Don Otto, J o y c e O u z t s , Carrie Overmyer, Ryan Overway, K e n n e t h Ovies, David O w e n s , Rose

Pestun, Jeff Peters, A m a n d a Peters, B r i o n y

56 184 123,156 73, 184, 2 6 4 33, 97 70, 122 110, 113 248 248 52 114, 2 0 6 110, 113, 146,

224 Peters, G e n o

74, 122, 2 2 4

Peters, M a u r e e n 74, 2 6 6 Peters, R y a n .... 37, 73, 185, 2 6 2 Petersen, A a r o n 77, 2 6 9 Petersen, B r o o k e . . . 56, 224, 278 Peterson, A m a n d a 247 Peterson, Hilary 81, 2 7 0 Peterson, J o h n a t h a n Peterson, Lori Petit, A n n e Petkus, J e f f r e y

P l u m m e r , Jon 262 Poertner, M e g a n

10,73,113,116, 81, 2 0 6

Poest, Christopher 114. 185 Poledink, J i m . . . 1 2 2 , 1 2 3 , 1 5 6 , 2 4 8 Polik, William 52, 62 Polini, Claudia Polk, Sarah

58 206

Poll, R o s s Pollard. Lindsay Pols, L u c u s

22, 2 2 4 248 224

Polsgrove, J e n n i f e r . . 8 l . 116, 267 Pomp, Amanda 101 P o p e , Joy 146,241,248 Poppema, Laura

141, 2 2 4

Porter, Bethany Porter, Brian Post, H e a t h e r

248 144, 2 0 6 113, 2 2 4

26, 2 0 6 73,86, 146, 185,

110, 114, 2 2 4 58

Pett, K i m b e r l y

135, 2 4 8 28, 2 0 6 48

Pott, A n n e Potts, B e c c a

109, 2 0 6 69, 82, 116, 2 5 8

Perez, E d w a r d

P l a s m a n , Jim Piatt, A b b y Plewka, Laura

51 138, 184

86, 184 52, 56, 6 0

Penrose, Larry Perdue, Shonda

Oosting, B r o o k e

247 O o s t i n g , Tara 167, 2 2 4 O p p e n h u i z e n , A n n e ... 1 0 9 , 2 4 7

Nienhuis, Melissa . 24, 110, 182 Niergarth, E m i l y 205 Niewendorp, Emily 137 Niles, Kortney 73, 1 8 2 , 2 6 4 N o o r d e l o o s , Hillary .... 109, 2 4 7 Noparstak, Travis 70, 122 Norden, John 49

Peet, Erin Pennings, Tim

185 59, 61, 188 50, 52 48 206

137, 158, 248 70, 248

P e c k m a n , Susan 55 Pecora, Kristina.81, 89, 184, 2 6 7 Pedley, Sarah Peeks, Jen

Pierce, J e n n i f e r Piippo, Richard Pikaart, Michael P i n k h a m , Janet Piotrowski, Lauren

Post, Kristen Postma, Joe

109,191,247 121

Pease, K e m b e r l e e Peaslee, G r a h a m

110, 114 206 20, 2 4 8 144

10,116, 176,

Payne, A l y s o n Pearson, J e r e m y

Phillips, Sarah Piccolo, Greg Pierce, J a m e s Pierce, Jason

56 89, 2 0 6 57

264 Powell, Jon

122

Powers, Bill Powers, Christine P o w e r s , Eron Powers, Jenny

138, 2 0 6 109,248 74. 110, 2 2 4 62

Powers, Rachel 109 Poythress, D . W esley .. 226, 2 8 7 P r a a m s m a , Melissa Pranger, Kara

110, 2 2 4 74, 2 6 6

Prentice, Phil 73, 2 4 8 Prescott. W e s l e y . . 123, 135, 156 Preseau, E m i l i e 74, 2 4 8 Preston, A n d r e a ... 113, 146, 225 Pridgeon, Rachael Pries, A m m i e

81, 267 225

Pries, A s h l e y M Prince, Christina

158, 185 225

Prins, A n d r e w Prins, E m i l y Promethean

262 74, 2 6 6 79, 2 5 9

Provencal,BethAnn

114,125,

207, 2 2 4 Provost, M a r i e Psychology Club Pull

86, 89, 185 88 10,116

Pullano, Kyle Puntel, Erica Purcell, Lisa Purtell,Steve

206 86, 185 113, 2 2 4 70,114,116,

224, 2 6 3 P u t n a m , Matt

122

Pyszora, J e n n i f e r L

113,185

70, 94, 109,

260 247 57 206 122,206 52 247 154

Petkus, Tony Pett, J e n n i f e r Phelps, D a v e

122 185 20

Phelps, K y l e 138 Phelps Scholars 52 Philipps, A n d r e a .. 110, 1 1 3 , 2 2 4 Philips, Joe....123, 135, 156, 2 2 4 Phillips, J o n a t h a n . . 74, 185, 268

Q^2f

Quillo, A m y Quinn, D e v o n

^ ^ ^ 1 8 86, 225 77, 122, 2 4 8

I n d e x

281

Quinn, Devon

77, 122, 2 4 8

Quinn, John

Riley, M e g a n R i n g n a l d a , Eric

113, 2 0 6 135, 2 2 6

Sandra, Chris

Ripper, T i f f a n y RISE

110, 114, 2 4 8 92

116, 2 2 6 , 2 5 8 S a n f o r d , Jay

Ritton, Kris

142

Rivest, K a t h r y n Rivette, C h a d

69, 2 5 8 122, 2 4 8

Robart, Cathy

Raabe, J a m i e Raatz, Robert

225 122, 248

Rabe, Katherine 3, 81, 2 7 0 R a b u c k , Stephen....26, 123, 126, 156,206 R a d e m a k e r , Kayla R a h m e l . Sarah

225 73, 129, 2 2 5

Raklovits, A m a n d a

109, 248

Ramsey, Janet

Ramsey, Katherine

109, 2 4 8

Randal, C a r m e n Randall, A m a n d a

225 109

Randall, D o u g . . 7 7 , 93, 122, 206,

Robert, C a t h l e e n Roberts, K i p

186 113

R o d e n h o u s e , Erin Roe, William(J ason)

186 70

Roecker, Chris

Root, Lindsey R o s e b o o m , Pauline

Rasdall,Josh

185,193

R o s e n b r o o k , Paul

Raseman. James

122, 2 0 6

Ross, Eric

154, 186

R o z e b o o m , Pauline

Redwell, Jared

206

Rozendal, S a n d r a Ruch, Alexander

Regner, Bryan

225

268

Ruhmohr, Luke

126,249

R u m p s a , Josh

110, 225

Reister, N i c k

110, 2 2 6

Russcher, H o l l y M

Rejc, Natalie Remes, Bob

129 70, 116, 2 6 3

Renner, R e b e c c a

185

Renner, T o m Residential L i f e

287 114

Ruttan, Sarah Ryckaert, Justin

206

Reynolds, Geofrey Reynolds, Matthew

49 185

Reynolds, M a u r a R e y n o l d s , Nicole Rhiew, Patricia

186

R y c z e k , Jackie

69, 2 5 8

Rice, Barry Rich, Janal

116, 2 4 8 248

R i c h a r d s o n , Kevin

74, 123,

156, 268 Richardson, Kimberly 158, 185, 261 R i c h m o n d , Brad R i c h m o n d , Sara Richter, D o u g

37, 77,

59 69, 82, 2 5 8 73, 185, 2 6 2 109, 154, 248,

257 Riekse, J a m i e

185,264

Riemersma, Jamie

81, 149,

248 Riker, A n d r e w Riley, Jenny

I n d e x

126 69, 2 5 8

156,250 S c h a a p , Jill S c h a a p , Stephanie S c h a b e r g , Kara Schaidt, Brian Schakel, Magdalena Schakel, Peter Schantz, A a r o n

77, 130, 2 6 9 20, 113, 186 206 122,249

Schartow, S i m o n e

110, 113, 2 2 6

Schaub, Megan Scheerhom, Mary

Ryden, David R y n b r a n d t , Michelle

60 27, 2 0 6

R y p m a , Steve

77, 2 6 9

Schaub, Kyle

Scheffler, Vince Scheidler, J a c o b Schenck, Brandy Scherer, C h e s t e r 260 Scherron,Katie Schick, Joel

20, 27, 185, 113, 2 0 6

282

77, 2 6 9 70, 2 6 3

57, 62 137, 158

238 R h o a d e s , Melissa

Ridge, Krisd

249

Russell, Liz Rutan, C h r i s Rutherford, Bob

73, 109, 2 4 8

109,250 30, 208

Schruer, A m a n d a Schubert, Will

109 77, 121, 2 6 9

Serrano, Bill 73, 116, 262 Setshogoe,Katlego 97, 227

Schulte, Jessica

85, 110, 2 2 7

Sew, M e y l y Sewall, Jennifer.

227 69, 208

S e y m o u r , Lauren S e y m o u r , Michael

110, 227 52

Schultz, Kit Schultz, Sarah Schulz, C e c e

110 125, 2 2 7 109

74, 2 4 9 109, 2 4 8

Reinhard, Kristin

R e y m e n , Steve

34,123,135.

Senneker, Danielle S e r a m u r . Elizabeth

59 74, 86, 89,

Ruch, Joshua R u d b e c k , Laurie

R u m p s a , Scott Rusk, Mike

Reynolds, A m y

Schaafsma,Robert

109 86

250

116, 265 227

97, 2 0 6

122 93, 142

249 S a w c h u c k , Elisabeth Sazleykova, G u e r g a n a

Schroyer, D a n

Selmer, Erin Semer, E m i l y

129

Roy, H e a t h e r

149

81, 109, 116,

227 227

208 116, 250

226

Rowden, Ramon

Regner, Bryan Reichenbach, Rob

206 Savara. Karly

Schreve, Michelle S c h r i p s e m a , Sarah

Sefton, David Seldon, Emily

109, 2 4 9 287

Raterink, Linda

Reeves, E m i l y

S a w c h u n k , Elisabeth 250 Savara, Justin 98, 102, 116.

227 227

110 207

186

R o t m a n , Garth 226 Rottenberg, R e b e c c a . . . 1 0 9 , 2 4 9

38, 73, 262, 2 8 0 109

249

Scholz, Jordan Schoob, Michelle

S c w i e t e r m a n , Kara Sebastian, Julie

109, 2 4 8 109, 2 4 9

Rataj, D a v i d 74, 185, 2 6 8 Ratdavong, Connie 74, 2 6 6

Reed, J o h n Reese, H o p e

S a u c e d a , Stephanie

207 207

154, 207, 277 137

Root, D e r e k

185 109,248

33, 5 3 4 8 . 57, 122

49 73, 2 0 7 , 2 4 9

73, 2 6 2

Schrotenboer, Eric Schrotenboer, Lindsay

74, 86, 250

Scott, Carrie S c r i p s e m a , Sarah

R o o p , Melissa .. 29, 85, 110, 2 2 6

15, 225

Rawls, G l i n d a Ray, Rich

Sasamoto, Amy Sato, A m y

249 70, 2 6 3

116,267 Schroeder, J a s o n

Scott, Brian

206

Rooks. Renee

R a s c h e , Karl Rasdall. R e b e c c a

287

S a n f o r d , Sarah S a n k i e w i c z , Jeff

158 38,50,81,82,

Romero, David

Ranschaert, Dana

1 1 0 , 1 1 6 , 225

227

S c h r i p s e m a , Sarah Schrock,Anne

Roelofs, Laura 73, 2 6 4 R o h . Jason .. 122, 123, 156, 248

Roming, Amanda R o m s a a s , Rachel

Raupp, Jenny

263 9,69,94,114,

248

Roehling, Patricia

185,261 Rangier, Ed

70 248

113, 2 2 6 73, 113, 2 6 2

Rodeck, Anne Roden, Ramon

Roldan, Amie

Rangier, Richard Rankin, Jessica

27 86, 186

Robison, Stephen 70, 2 6 0 Robrahn, RebeccaV anDyk e 62

269 Randinitis, Joanne....77, 82, 144, 123, 156, 2 6 0

246

Robbins, Daina R o b b i n s , Sarah

Sandro,Samantha

Schilling, Lori S c h m i d t , Jordan

74, 2 0 6 125,227 227 206 69, 2 0 6 55 86, 87, 2 1 3 206 70, 2 6 3 227 59 122,250 110, 2 2 7 69, 2 5 9 70,110,113, 158 138,227 207 207

Saalfeld, E m i l y Sabol, Kristen SAC

186 226 100

S c h m i d t , Kathryn Schmidt, Leighann Schneider, Kristin

77, 110,

Saier, J e r e m i a h

123,135,156,

227 S c h o d o r f , Virginia

81, 89,

249 Sakala, Esnart

186

Sakala, Talandila 186 Salisbury, K i m 49 Salveter, S t e p h a n i e 86, 109 S a m p s o n , C h a d .... 116, 287, 2 4 9 S a m p s o n , Ian Sanders, Allison Sanderson,Sarah 249

110, 113, 2 2 6 109 109,137,158,

86, 87 114

207 S c h o f i e l d , Elizabeth

113, 227

Schwalenberg, Susan.. 101,207

Scholten, J a m i e Scholtens, Kurt Schoonfield, Liz S c h o p p , Lee Schraw, Joel Schraw, W h i t n e y

227 86 110 126 116, 2 5 0 207, 2 5 0

Schwarek, Jody Schwieger, Jennifer S c h w i e t e r m a n , Kara

Schreur, A m a n d a

101,250

227

Sciortino, Jennifer. Sciortino, Lori Scogin,Matthew

250 89, 2 0 7 74, 2 6 6 227 19, 2 7 9 56,101,113,

Sezai, Yoko Shaeffer, Erie

32, 33, 110,227 89, 208

Sharp, Stuart Shaugnessy, J o h n S h e e h a n , Kristin Sheffield, Teresa Sheldon, Lesley Shelley, Katie

116, 110, 73, 63,

59 61 250 227 265 113

Shen, Hans 74, 208 Sherron, Katie 250 Shibley, Sarah 208 Shiparski, James 156, 250 Shoemaker, John 114 Shooks, Eric 123, 156, 208 Short, Jessica 250 73, 262 Showman, Brian Shresta, Junu 114 Shreve, Michelle 110 Shrewsbury, Rochelle 110 Shuck, Christian 251 Shumaker, Gayle 54 Shumaker, Louise 54, 287 Shutes, Jennifer. 227 Sietsema, D e b 59 Sigma Iota Beta 80, 267 Sigma S i g m a 81, 270 Sigmund, Mike 122 Silverthom, Lisa .... 74, 110, 266 Silvis, Josh 37, 70, 263 Simmer, Lori 266 Simonson, Mark ... 77, 153, 269 Simpson, Eric 208 Sims, Deborah 51 Sines, Jamie 251 Sitati, Jacob 7 8 , 9 7 , 259 Sitati,James 32,33,78,97, 187,259 Sizemore, Chris 227 Skelnar, Greg 5 2 , 9 7 , 251 Skuza, Hilary 187 Slabaugh, Mark 86, 187 Slagh, Brian 144, 251 Slangta, Gloria 58 Slater, D.J 97, 251 Slater, Paul 70, 263 Slentz, Elizabeth 129,251 Slotman, Marcy 208 Slotten, Kirsten 208

Smith, Laura Smith, Lucas Smith, Luke 116,277 Smith, Morgan Smith, Ray Smith, Richard Smith, Sara Smith,Sarah

146, 227 122,227,263 70,112,113, 251 57 63, 228 209 34,39,102,113,

228, 280 Smith, Stacy 113, 188 Smith, Steve 57 Smith, Tanner. 110, 114, 228 Smith, T h o m a s 54 Smits, Sally 209 Snapp, Sasha 69, 116 Snellen Teresa 228 Snow, Joseph 251 Snyder, Emily 110, 114, 228 Snyder, Noel 109, 251 Sobania, Neal 56 Sobeck-Murdock, Tanya 89 Soccer. 126,128 Softball 154 Solomon, Joel 100,101, 122, 251 Soltis, John 74, 122, 268 Sonnemann, Kevin 89, 188 Sonsara, Elizabeth 109, 251 Soper, Timothy 209 Sorensen, Kristin 69, 259 Sorge, Elizabeth 109, 251 Sortman, Elizabeth 209 Soto, Kimiko 101 Soto, Sonia 251 Sowers, Emily...77, 89, 158, 261 Spalding, Jill 114, 209 Spalsbury, Josh 86, 135, 156 Spaman, Andrea 141, 188 Spaman, Kara 228

Spratt, Piper 77, 261 Spring Fling 14 Staal,Nora 9,109,188,207, 211,251,287 Stabenow, Chrystal 251 Stack, A d a m 77, 269 Stancik, Libby 137 Start, Lisa 188 Statema, Cody 114. 144, 228 Stavros, Christina 209 Stawiski, Phillip 86, 188 Stead, Karyl 86, 188 Steed, Harold 97, 251 Steele, Sara 251 Steen, Todd 54 Stehle, Matthew . . . 1 1 0 , 1 1 1 , 2 2 8 Stehouwer, Dana 228 Stehouwer, M a n d y 251 Stein, Myra 251 Stein, Sarah 81, 188, 267 Stein, Tricia 180 Steinbach, Lindsey 251 Stenhouwer, M a n d y 109 Stephan, Katie 81, 251 Stephenson, Darin 58 Sterling, Matthew 209 Stewart, Joanne 52 Stibitz, Cher 113,209 Stielstra, David 188 Stob, Laura 188 Stockert, Scott 262 Stoepker, Sarah 228 Stojic, Alaina 110, 228 Stojic, Allicia 189 Stolle, Kristen 109, 251 Stone, Hillary 125, 251 Stoneberg, Ryan 113 Stoner, Jeremy 73, 262 Strehle, Jennifer 209 Stoughton, John 58

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Sudnick, Sarah 8 1 , 2 6 7 , 271 Sugimoto, Kimiko 129, 252 Summerer, Tracy 89, 209 Sundstedt, Kristyn 103, 114, 209 Sutter, Brian 101. 113, 228 Sutton, Rebecca 141,228 Sutton, Kate 81, 189, 267 Sutton, Rosanna 109, 252 Swanezy, Jenna 228 Swanson, Debra 63 Swanson, Todd 58 Sweetser, Doug 171, 189 Swenor, Rebecca 252 Swier, Matthew 189 Swimming 144, 146 Swope, Heather .. 106, 287, 252 Sybesma, Alyson 252 Sydlik, M a r y - A n n e 50 Szymczak, A m y 74, 266

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Speers, Andrea 81, 270 Speese, Cheryl 4, 30, 51 Speyer, RebeccaSue 188 Spires, Rita I l l , 114, 188 Spitters, Kristi 109, 251 Splinter, Dane 123,135, 156,

228 Splinter, Laura 129, Spoolstra, Lindsay Sporck, Leif Sporer, Daniel Spors, Melissa Sportel, Ben 123, Sprague, Victoria .. 69,

209,211 251 209 251 109, 251 156,228 188, 259

Stouten, Kelly 228 Stowe,Timothy 77,89,126, 234,252 Strand,Joshua 73,116,123,156, 189,262,287 Strand-Hales, Gisela 57 Strouf, Linda 59 Struck,Robert 70,135,123,156, 189, 263 Student Congress 100 Stuit, David 77, 269 Sturms, Elizabeth 252 Sturtevant, Deborah 63 Sturtevant, Sarah 133, 252

57, 122,123 73, 129, 265

228 252 110, 228 137,252 121 5, 27, 50, 63 73, 265 58 141 37,74,97,

189,266 Tapia, Maria 52, 287 Tasma, Sandy 49 Taylor, D a m i s h a 7, 30, 51 Teachman,Kjersti 16,109,176, 252 Teague, Frankie 252 Teale,Aimee 258 Tebbe, Janel 97,109,252 Techter, Kelly 86, 109, 252 Templeton, Jeff 20, 252 Tenle, Aimee 69 Tennant, Benjamin 209 Tennant, Emily 108, 109, 252 Tennis 148,150 TerHaar, Meredith 109, 252 TerHorst, Joshua 252 TerVeer, Peter. 252 Terpstra, Duane 62 Terpstra, Eric....77, 86, 121, 252 Terryn, Kendra 52, 53, 109, 252 Tesch, Matthew Teshima, Emi 267

70, 260 81, 113, 142,

Tester, Todd 122 Teusink, Matt 122, 252 Te Winkle, Kate....110, 1 1 3 , 2 2 8 Thelen, Darryl 60 Thelen, Mark 252 Thielk, Emily 74, 133, 266 Thiemkey, Kathryn 252 Thomas, Rebekah 109, 252 T h o m a s m a , Cordelle 116, 252 Thomasma, Dave 77, 252 Thompson, Janelle 189 Thompson, Jeremy 142, 209 Thompson, Josie 109 Thoreson, Rebecca 189 Thoreson, Sarah 109 Thornton, Emily 110 Thwaites, Jay 228 Tibbe, Joshua 209 Tillema, Sara 189 Timmer, Elizabeth 8 1 , 1 8 9 , 2 7 0 Timmer, Megan 228 Timmer, Todd 172, 183, 189 Tippie, Janis 228 Tischendorfjessica 110,113, 211,228 Tiscornia, Kristin 252 Titcombe, Mari .... 114, 146, 228 Toben, Nicolas 78, 252 Tommola, Craig 189 Toner, Lauren 27, 245 Tonn, Carrie 189 Toppen, Joel 60 Torgerson,Erica 137,158, 209,287 Torgerson, Katie 110, 228 Tomo, Derek 253 Town, Greg 113, 228 Track 156,158 Tran, Kieu 47, 53, 253 Tran, Thang 189 Trapp, Clay 70, 122, 263 Trask, Jennifer 189, 211 Travear, Peter 70 Travis, Nicole 81, 189, 270 Traxler, Jennifer... 110, 1 1 3 , 2 2 8 Trethewey, Lori 49 Tri-Beta 89 Trinh, Christine 86, 90, 175, 189 Tripp, Nathaniel 70, 116, 260 Trombino, Mary 50 Troutman, Jason 209 Troyer, Sara 85, 89, 228 Truax, Kristy 90, 228 Trudgean, Mandy 109 Tucker, Shannon 229 Tulgestke, Todd .... 70, 189, 263 Turk, Doug 229 Turley, Zach 253 Turner, Hilary 110, 209 Turner, Kimberly .... 53, 97, 253 Tuttle, Erin 110, 1 1 3 , 2 2 9 Tverberg, Lois 50 Tworek, Elizabeth 209, 218 Ty, O 229 Tyler, Curtis 122, 123, 156, 229

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Clockwise from top left: S § n i ° r basketball player, Kevin V a n T i m m e r a n , attempts to block a shot f r o m his Kalamazoo opponent. The team had a successful season. (Photo by Brenda Brewer) S s n i 2 r Alex DeHaan receives his diploma f r o m President Bultman on M a y 7. (Photo by Kristin Lamers) , S e n § t 2 r John McCain visits the college during Fall Semester, (PR Photo) M S m b S r s of the Delta Phi and the Cosmopolitan Fraternity ride together in the H o m e c o m i n g Parade. (Photo by Brenda Brewer)

Tyler, Jeff Tyrrell. John .

62 189

Ultimate C l u b Union Catholic Students Utterback, Sara ... 109, 133, Uyl, David 190, Uyl, Steve 70,

95 84 253 263 263

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253 VanAuken, Erinn 146, 190 Van Beek, Danika 209, 265 VanBeek, Michael 153, 253 209 Van Bronkhorst, Kevin VanCoevorden, Charlotte 81, 270 V a n D a m M e e u w s e n , Holly 190 VanDam, Jessica 116, 265 VanDam, Matthew...73, 116, 262 Vande Bunte, Christopher 70,

209 Vandenberg, Erin

146, 130, 146,

253 VandenBergJeremy 77,116, 144,269 VandenBerg, Kristen... 1 2 5 , 2 5 4 VanDenend.Monica 5,109, 254,287 VanDenHeuvel,Christy....69,l 14, 190,259 VanderHagen, Ryan 254 VanderHeide, Paul 73, 190, 262 Vanderhill, Katie 81, 2 7 0 VanderHoek,Natalia 110,158, 230 VanderHyde, Chris 138, 230 Vanderhyde, Matthew... 78, 259 VanderKamp, Megan 254 VanDerLaan,Da ve....75,109,114, 191,268 VanderLaan, Kelly .. 86, 89, 190 VanderLaan, Paul 190 VanderLind, ElizabethM. .. 190 Vanderlip, Stephen 230 VanderMeeden, Tyler 210 VanderMeer, Jim 122 VanderMolen, Stacey 86, 190 Vandemaald. Matthew 77,126,

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190, 265 190 VanderRoest,Dar la Vanderslice, Amy 210 Vanderslice, Tonya 210 Vandervelde, Richard 57, 137 VanderVen,Kerstin 254 VanderWal, Sandra 74, 266 VanderWall, Kyle 138, 210 Vanderwel,Anne 73,112,113. 116,265 VanDerWende.Kimberly 183,209 VandeWege,Jaclyn VandeWege, Kristen 279 VanDeweghe, Matt VanDort.Christa

27, 209 ..83,125,158,

209, 260 Vandenberg, Elizabeth

269 VanderPlas, Nicholas....123, 156 Vanderplow, Dana 73,

113,229 VanDuinen, Leanne VanDyk, Steven VanDyke, Jolene VanDyke, Rebecca VanDyke, Sarah VanDyk en, Erin 267,271 VanEck, Tenille

113, 190 19,190,

73, 122 29,89,110, 125, 229 254 254 287 229 81,116. 82,73,190.

265 VanEng en, Andrew 122, 254 Van Erp, Angela 89, 209 VanHaitsma, Kylee 89 Van Hal, Bryan 252 VanHekken, Curtis 229 Van Hekken, Michael 253 VanHekken, T h o m a s 41,190 Van Houwelinger, Elisabeth.253 VanKuiken, Todd 229 VanLaan, Steve 122, 254 VanLangevelde, Heidi 149 VanMaanen, SheilaBeth 190 VanNoord, Jared 113, 230 Van Oort, Martin 78, 259 VanOpstall, Dave 113 VanOstenberg, Jon 123, 156 Vanover, Andrew 101, 114, 230 V a n P e m i s , Jacob 230 Van Putten, Jeffrey

113, 164, 74, 113,

268 VanRe genmorter, Chritina...90, 106, 2 5 3 , 2 8 7 VanSlett, Daniel 254 Van Slyke, Donald 253 VanTimmeren, Kevin 77, 138, 209, 269, 284 VanTimmeren,Scott 77,121, 126, 254 VanUf felen, Lora 110. 230 VanVels, Mary 62 Van Vliel,Kimberly 69,82,190, 258

VanW ieren, Elaine 62 VanW ieren, Glenn 57, 13 Van Wieren, M a r i a 253 VanWieren, Rachel 97 VanWingen, Heather.... 110, 230 VanW yngarden, Annalise... 129, 190 VanZanten. Brian 135 VanZanten, Craig 137 Vaughan, Greg 122 Vauter, Peter 210 Velander, Stephanie 113, 210,287 Veldhof, Jill 89, 190 Veldman, Craig 138,210 Veldman, Joe 135 Veldman, Kathryn 137, 158 Vellenga, Hilary 190 Velting, Heather 125 Venard, Stephanie 113,230 Ver Heulen, Kate . 89, 110, 230 Verbeek, Danika 73 Verbeke, Heather 109, 254 Verduin, Kathleen 55 Vertalka, A m y 210 Verhey, Allen 62 Vidoni, Nadine 254 Vincent, A m y 129, 191, 195 Vincent, Kristi 154, 191 Vincent, Sarah 77, 231 Vioni, Nadine 101 Vinke, John 254 Vl»ter, M g f e l a 1.4.4. 191 VadterJiUiedsey 8 6 . 1 0 9 , 255 ^iSgeltaKgt(Cindy 8J.,2ST) •Willia6rpiDoke7.0,.122, i m r 2SE Volleyball 124 Vollmer, Abby 109, 255 VonEitzen, Ben 121, 255 VonEitzen, Jeremy 121,255 Vork, Josh 255 Voss, Marcus 126 ViedevoogdAmber59,74,102,l 13,266 Vredevoogd, Lisa 114, 210 Vroegindewey, Scott 144 V r o o m , Tim 69, 210, 259 Vroon, Daron...... 210 Vruggink, David 113, 144

Wabeke,Stacy Wacksman, Mitch 255 Wade, Dylan

Washburn, Michelle Washington, Frater Wassenaar, Sara Wassink, Jenna Watcher, Elsa Waterloo, Betsy Watt, Allison Watters, Christine Watters, Jessie Webb, Lelan Webster, Lisa Webster, Luke

191 269 69, 258 255 113 191 90 109, 255 210 95, 231 73, 265 78

Werkman, Taylor 113, 210 Wemer, Sarah 77, 261 Wemlund, Joel 255 Werth. Jamie 110 Wesselink, A d a m .. 70, 144, 191 Wessman, Leslie 55 West, Kristina 74, 82, 192, 266 West, Sarah Westfall, Sarah Weston, Trevor. Westrate, Rodney

113 192 231 231

231 86, 122, 123, 135, 156,

231 Wagar, Melissa 255 Wagner, Larry 49 Wagnild, Anna .... 1 1 0 , 1 1 3 , 2 3 1 Wahlstrom, Emily 191 Walker, Mitchell 78,89,113, 231 Wallace, Kay 59 Waller, Megan 270 Walsh, Erin 109 Walters, Sarah 109 Walton, Lindsay 73, 255 Ward, Emily 146, 255 Ward, Joel 94, 135 Ward, Maryellen ... 81, 191, 270 Ward, Steven 59 Wameke, Mike 210 Warren, Patrick 48, 122, 231

Weener, Anne Wegner, A m a n d a Wegner, Chanda Wegner, Dan

191 125,255 191 74, 122, 168,

268 Wehmer, Lynette Weiss, N o a h Weiss, William Weldy, Matt Wells, Barbara Wells, R y a n Wemette, Cathy Wendrick.Jonathon 233,255 Wenger, Chanda

255 122, 255 70, 255 255 63 255 113 123,156, 270

Wever, Brooke 142, 231 Wheeler, Evan 192 Wheeler, Josh 192 Wheeler, Victor 113,210 Wheelock, Julia 47, 255 White, Alisa 89, 255 White, Bethany 109, 255 White, Charles 101 White, Emily 110, 231 Whitehouse, A m b e r .... 109, 255 Whitfield, Kathleen 81, 267 Whiting, Katie 81, 125, 231 Whitmer, Amanda 245, 255 Whitmyer, Nathan 192 Whitney, Chuck I I . 116

Wholfield. Eric Wickizer, J a n n a h Wickizer, Kallie

130 27, 255 109

Wicklund, Heather. 137,158,231 W i c k m a n n , Elissa 192 Widenmier, Matt 74, 153 W i e c h m a n , R e b e c c a 110,113,231 Wieferich, R e b e c c a Wierenga, Katie Wiersma, M a r g e Wiess, Noah Wilcox, Jeff

255 210 52 74 207, 2 1 0

Williams, Carrie Williams, Donald Williams, J o h n

109,255 52 260

W i n n e , Beth 116, 2 5 6 Winner, B r i a n 122, 2 5 6 Winnett-Murray, K a t h y 50

Woodall, Lesley .... 90, 113, 2 1 0 Woodall, Lindsey 91,210 Woody, D a v i d 210

Williams, K o r t n e a L 192 Williams, L o u i s .... 86, 156, 2 1 0 Williams, M a u r e e n 81, 116,

Wise, R o b Witham, Andrea Witkowski, Kris

267 Williams, T i f f a n y

Witt, A m b e r 81, 267 Witte, Christy 69, 89, 163, 2 5 9 Wittstock, Karen 210

Woolard,Amy 10,19,110,116, 117, 231 Wooley, Wes 142 Woolley, Elizabeth 141, 2 5 6

158, 2 6 5 , 2 8 6 Williams, Y v o n n e Williamson, Dave Williamson, Maryann Willis, A n n e Wilson, Boyd

73, 106, 255 73 210 109 62

Wilson, Elizabeth...86, 109, 2 5 6 Wilson, J o h n 50

74, 122, 2 5 6 142, 2 1 0 52

Witvliet, Charlotte Wohlfield, Eric Wolf, Brian Wolf, Lindsey

61, 88 70, 2 6 0 192 37, 74, 2 6 6

Wolfert, M a r y L o u 192 Wolff, S h a w n 74, 210, 268 Woloszyn,Kevin.... 123,156,231,

Worbois, A n n a 256 Working, C h r i s t o p h e r . 113, 144 W o r k m a n , Matthew...74,122,256

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110, 231 192,265 58

Young. Whitney Younker, Jen Yurk, Bryan

26, 69, 258 73 116, 2 5 6

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89,116, 121, 2 5 6 192

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58 73, 82, 265 192

Zimbelman,Jessica57,10,113,231 Zoller, Daniel Zoteway, J a m e s

19, 192 60

Z o u l e k , Sarah 141,154,231 Zuidema, JoelJungerius 54 Z u i d e m a , Michael

Wilson, L a v e n d a Windbacher, N o a h

109 130,256 114. 231,

Wilholt, Casey 267 Wilkens, Dan 77, 192, 2 6 9 Wilkerson, ValorieL 192

Wineland, Emily 276 W i n g , Ben Winkler, C h r i s t o p h e r 114, 231

Willeumier, David

Winn, Erica

Wilcox, R o n a l d Wilda, Ted Wilde, Nicole 266

122,255 116, 122 74, 110, 113,

210, 225

98,210 94, 113, 4 7 , 81, 231

259 Wolters, Karls Wolthuis, Kevin Wolthuis, R o n W o m e n ' s Issues O r g W o n d e r g e m , Brian Wonders, Jeremy Wood, Julia

W y n v e e n , Nathaniel 57 114,231 55 91 225 78, 98 256

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192, 2 8 1 , 2 8 7 Zwart, David Zwart, Julie Zwart, RebeccaJ Zwier, M a t t h e w

55 210 192 256

Zylstra, Kelly Zylstra, Melissa

158, 2 5 6 231

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Co-Editor in Chief Beth Bailey

Co-Editor in Chief Kristin Laraers

All we can say is "WOW." The entire experience of creating a yearbook has been one of the most stressful, frustrating, and rewarding things we have done in college. Thank you so much to all the staff and faculty that helped us put this book together. Every one of you has added to this learning experience for us. One year has allowed us to recognize the strengths in ourselves and in others. It has been rough at times and great at others, but overall all we can say is that we made it. Our goal of creating a unique millennium yearbook was

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People Editor Beth Otto

Greeks and Groups Editor Paul Loodeen

Sports Editor Tiffany Williams

Academics Editor Emily Gisleson

C°l°ph°n The 2000 Milestone was created using Adobe Pagemaker 6.5 and Adobe Photoshop 5.0 on a Power Macintosh computer network. Page proofs were in 75% on an Accel-a-Writer 8300 for page submission. Proofs accompanied page files were saved on an Iomega Zip Disk for disk-submission mounting. Publisher: The 2000 Milestone was printed by Walsworth Publishing Company, 306 North Kansas Avenue, Marceline, Missouri 64658. Representatives: Anthony Perez was the publishing representative and Holly Switzer was our customer service representative at Walsworth. Cover: Silk Screen Embossed and Debossed pictures with duotone colors. Endsheets: Printed on Whitelead paper while fonts match respective sections. Paper Stock. Type Specs: Cover and Title Page is A W P C M a s t e r m i n d and Impact. All Body Copy is ten point Times. Captions are nine point times. Folios use nine and twelve point Times. Headlines and Subheadings use various sizes, styles and shades of AWPC Logic Disk, S w i s s B l a c k 7 2 1, Charcoal. Helvetica. A W P C J a m e s . A W P C Knockout. P h o t o g r a p h s : Class Photos were taken by Appleyard Photography of South Haven, Michigan. Sports team pictures were taken by Public Relations of Hope College. Greek, Pull, Nykerk photos and greek informal pictures were taken by Steven DeJonge of Hope College C.I.T Cover page. Title page, and Closing page photos were taken by senior Beth Bailey. Advisors: Diana Breclaw, Student Development Department. Hope College.

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pride and joy for the Milestone staff this year was the achievement of the Gold Crown Award. The highest award given for the production of a yearbook was awarded to the staff for their hard work. (Photo by Jessica Davis) the pains of a yearbook, People Editor, sophomore, Beth Otto lets some steam loose. The office was known for getting a little crazy around deadline time and the staff could be unpredictable. (Photo by Kristin Lamers)

Many Thanks is p r e s e n t e d to

OKifestone Columbia Scholastic P r e s s Association in recognition of outstanding achievemem in the writing, editing, design and production ol" a superlative student publication through the cooperative efforts of students, (acuity and administrators which epitomizes the high ideals from which this Association has drawn its strength and inspiration;

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the G O L D CROWN, the highest award given to a student publication by the Association, is hereby conferred.

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The Anchor Staff Board of Trustees Business Office Brenda Brewer Lori Mulder Linda Raterink C.I.T. Steven DeJonge Rebecca VanDyke Maria Tapia Pauline Roseboom Brad Bouwkamp David Elsbury Carl Bussema Copy Center Staff Betty Dolley Hope-Geneva Bookstore Staff Kletz Staff Joint Archives Staff Mail Room Staff Andrew Huisman Physical Plant Staff Michelle Heard Public Relations Tom Renner Greg Olgers Kathy Miller Karen Bos Public Safety Staff Student Congress Kelly Morrison Student Development Richard Frost Louise Shumaker D.W esley Poythress Lori Bouwman Cindy Vogelzang Diana Breclaw Wilma Hart Student Union Desk Staff

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Cover by Kristin Lamers and Beth Bailey Title Page by Kristin Lamers and Beth Bailey Introduction by Kristin Lamers Division Pages by Kristin Lamers and Beth Bailey Student Life Pages by Kristin Lamers and Nikelle E. Johnson Current Event Pages by Chad Sampson Academic Pages by Kristin Lamers and Nikelle E. Johnson Sports by Kristin Lamers People by Kristin Lamers Index by Beth Bailey Milestone Staff Page by Kristin Lamers

Writers Katherine Klein Sam Kanaan Heather Bachelor Julie Green Carrie Arnold Andrew Lotz Andrew Kleczek Heather Swope Anna Mullendore Stephanie Velander Emily Hutchins Kami King

Michael Zuidema Helen Meronek Erica Torgersen Christina VanRegenmorter Jennifer Mill Dana Lamers Sara E. Lamers Josh Strand Sarah Bussing Katie Hefferan Jessica Lyons

Photographers Helen Meronek Nora Staal Monica Vandenend Johnathon Muenk

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