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April 30, 2004
Catch some zzzzz’s
Farewell to the Seniors!
Residence Council makes revisions
Senior Wills and Fond Memories
Students deprived of sleep
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Wilson College
Chambersburg, Pennsylvania
Vol. 35, No 6
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Bring on the springtime Christy Cordova Co-News Editor Spring Fling, Wilson’s spring formal and celebration, was held on Saturday, April 24. Events were held throughout the day, and the celebration culminated with a dinner/dance, followed by a movie. Events during the day included inflatables to play on, a dog wash, and many different booths, sponsored by both classes and clubs. May Court and the May Pole dance took place on the Laird Green at 6pm. April Abernethy was crowned May Queen, Jamie Smathers was honored as May Queen Attendant, and Nichelle Noll was named Queen Bess during the ceremony. The May Pole dance was performed by Orchesis members: Candice Houser, Jamie McCauley, Jessica Brandt, Rebecca Hartman-Berrier, Michelle Bourque and Sara Drury. The dinner began at 6:30, with the theme “Deserted Island.” According to Abernethy, Spring Fling co-chair, “We built off the success of Pirates of the Caribbean and it evolved from there.” Food services people wore pirate’s outfits, while many others in attendance wore floral or
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Wilson College’s 2004 May Court and Court Jester from left to right: Lisa Thompson ‘07, Stacy Prettyman ‘07, Stephanie Forbeck ‘07, Doretha Lewis ‘07, Lorrie Rejonis ‘05, Jessica Doyle ‘05, Jenn Chilcoat ‘05, Dorothy Blake ‘05, April Abernethy ‘04, Jamie Smathers ‘04, Lisa Haviland ‘04, Caitlin Kennell ‘04, Amber Rhyne ‘04, Gina Tranquillo ‘04, Lois Schaffer ‘05, Rachel Ward ‘04, Priscilla Cruz ‘06, Tiffany Beck ‘06, and Amber Allen ‘06.
tropical clothes. Manic and the Sounds of the Night DJ provided the music, trading off every hour or so. “The alternating sets between the band and the DJ was met with mixed reviews. I think many preferred one format or the other. But all in all I think it was a huge success” said Abernethy. “The feedback was fabulous. People seemed to enjoy the theme, the food and each others company.”
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Remembering Alan McKee Rebecca Hartman-Berrier Staff Writer Alan McKee, Wilson College’s well-regarded physical plant director, passed away on April 25. McKee began his career here at Wilson 37 years ago as a security guard and was eventually promoted to Director of Operations. “No one was more dedicated to our students; no one has been more resourceful; no one has been more kind,” wrote President Lorna Edmundson in an all-campus email. McKee was remembered as a kind, generous person who gave much to the college, its faculty and students. McKee’s Administrative Assistant, Marlene Newell, also remembers him as being “a very good man to work for. He cared
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Richard Levengood, Alan McKee and Randy Brake at the groundbreaking of the Lenfest Commons in 2001.
a great deal about the welfare of our students and he stressed over and over again that the students are our first priority. If someone had a complaint, he would insist that we try to remedy the situation, if we could, as soon as possible. He would Continued Page 2
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