Fabulous Fall Tips October 10, 2006
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Environmental Town Meeeting
Chambersburg, Pennsylvania
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WILSON BILLBOARD Voices from the Past: Alumnae Return By Alyssa Yeip I had the opportunity to talk to three Wilson Alums who were visiting during Fall Weekend. Each told me about their experience at Wilson College and about the differences in the college today. Ellen Van Looy Reed ’53, Barbra Conover ’59, and Hope Weishuar Asrelsky ’57 shared stories on everything from boys, to classes, to college life. As one can imagine, Wilson is a very different atmosphere from what it was fifty years ago. While students today are free to come and go as they please, Asrelsky shared that they
Flamenco Ole! By Sarah Griffin Laird Hall was recently filled with the heavy and emotional sounds of stomping, clapping, and Spanish guitar. The auditorium was packed with a diverse population of people to view this cultural event. This performance, known as Flamenco Ole!, is an array of Spanish culture featuring sensual dancing, brightly colored clothing, Spanish folk music, and rhythmic beats created by the dancer’s stomps on the stage floor. This performance of Flamenco Ole! was directed by
Julia Lopez, a native Spaniard, who also founded the show in 1986. Flamenco Ole! incorporates modern dance with traditional Flamenco style. Lopez, an esteemed choreographer for such shows as “La Traviata” and “Carmen,” made dancing her career at the age of seventeen. She was nominated for the Barrymore Award for her choreography for “The Song of The Lizard.” Lopez strives to create and recreate Flamenco dancing to incorporate all people, and offers educational programs to Continued on page 2
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were locked in the college at 10:30.Wilson was a closed community then. The ladies didn’t have the luxury of personal automobiles, so the students stuck close to campus. When asked about her own personal remembrances, Conover stated, “We stayed in on the weekends…we were more attached to the college.” Although the ladies stayed close to campus, they did say that dating was always a possibility. Dances were often held at Wilson and men were brought in from local colleges. Sometimes
a dorm would hold a mixer and one of the fraternities from a school nearby would be invited. During the fifties, they were influenced by a “marriage” atmosphere. It wasn’t uncommon for students to be “pinned” as sophomores, engaged as juniors and married soon after graduation. The ladies also discussed a few of the teachers they remembered. They talked about the German teacher who they thought was a nice gentleman. His tenure was during the time of the “McCarthy Witch hunts.” Continued on page 2
Finding Your Religion: The Quest Program By Soo Jung Kim Harmony Cottage is where the first meeting of Quest was held. It was hosted by Kate Smanik Moyes, who is Wilson College’s Helen Carnell Eden Chaplain. Harmony Cottage is Kate’s home on campus, where she lives with her husband and their cat, and each person that attended had a great time, in a relaxed atmosphere, with nice brownies and tea being served. Kate was motivated to start Quest by the fact that there are so many students who don’t know what to believe. She wants
Clockwise from left: Simon Moyes, Chaplain Kate, Lynette Pardo and Satoko Unno to foster religious identity, whether it be Christian, Muslim, Buddhism, or other chosen faiths. To help facilitate discussion the book, Finding Your Religion is being used. Three students, Lynette, Satoko and Soo Jung, discussed their religious experiences. Chaplain Kate said, “You can buy the book…don’t feel pressured...this book will help you find your religion and understand the diversity of religion.” Lynette, talked about her motivation for joining Quest.
“Kate led me to Wilson...I met her…and found she was so nice. Even though a women’s college was a challenge for me, I was very impressed and motivated by her.” The next Quest meeting will be held Thursday, October 19th, at 9p.m. at Harmony Cottage. If you have any questions, contact Chaplain Kate at ksmanikmoyes@wilson.edu or call extension 3307.
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NEWS Secretary McGinty Speaks at Environmental Meeting By Debe Clark Wilson, having just hosted the Life After Cheap Oil conference, is becoming known as one of the leading Pennsylvania colleges on Environmental Issues. Wilson was the location of a Chambersburg Town Hall meeting on September 28th. The keynote speaker was Kathleen McGinty, Pennsylvania Secretary of Environmental Protection. Dr. Lorna D. Edmundson, Wilson’s president, introduced Ms. McGinty to an audience of approximately fifty students, staff, faculty, and community members. Havinig an extensive background in environmental issues, made her exceptionally qualified to address the community gathering. Her work includes chairing the White House Council on Environmental Qualities as well as being a U.S. delegate negotiating global environmental treaties. In addition, she is the first woman to hold her current position as head of the Department of Environmental Protection.
Secretary McGinty focused on the achievements that Wilson has made in such areas as renewable fuels and organic farming. She elaborated on how this sets a positive example for the rest of the state by letting them know how actions can be made to correct present environmental crisis. Noting that Pennsylvania itself is one of the leading environmental states of our nation, she stated that, “Pennsylvania has the largest farm land and open space preservation program in the United States.” Of particular note is how well the state is doing with wind and solar energy. “Smart economics” is what the Secretary seemed most adamant about. She declared that “Environmental challenges, properly understood, hold economic incentives hidden inside.” She feels that the environmental programs should be considered by everyone and, in particular, every state because of the money that it can save and potentially earn.
She stated that Pennsylvanians spend about thirty billion dollars a year on fuels; and, since alternatives are possible in Pennsylvania, there is no reason not to keep that money here. Before taking questions, Secretary McGinty addressed two issues pressing Pennsylvania state government. One involves cleaner smokestacks and how the state currently doesn’t require them even though they are federally suggested. The other issue is that some feel that cleaner cars should imported for sale to the public, but we currently do not request them. Pennsylvania’s Secretary of Environmental Protection, Kathleen McGinty, seemed to have left the audience with a positive attitude on environmental issues and with issues to ponder, as well as potentially new perspectives, such as considering the economic benefit as a leading point to encourage others.
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many different people of diverse demographics. The performance also included the magnetic music of guitarist Carlos Rubio. Rubio began playing guitar at the age of thirteen, and has been playing for Flamenco groups since he was seventeen. He is the musical director for the performance Flamenco Ole, and has won awards for his work along side famous Spanish guitarist, Serrannito. Flamenco dancing first originated in the southern region of Spain called Andalusia, and is believed to have been created through mixtures of Islamic, Sephardic, and Gypsy cultures in that area. It began as a subculture, then exploded throughout the
country and has been transformed many times over since its beginning. Flamenco Ole is one of those transformations adapted by Julia Lopez. The performers included Teresa D’April, Dolores Luis, Alexandra Rincon, Nicole Cortes, Sylvia Escobar, Julia Lopez and Richardo Santiago, all of whom brought a lively and magnetic presence. The show was sponsored by a grant from the Pennsylvania Arts on Tour, a program sponsored by the Vira I. Hein Endowment, The Pennsylvania Council on the Arts, and the Pew Charitable Trusts. The audience seemed very entranced during the performance. With every stomp and
graceful movement of the dancers, the audience gained even more interest. Wilson College students seemed especially enthralled by the group. Student, Elsa Camuamba said, “I loved it. There should be dance classes for this here at Wilson.” HyeRyung Nahm, another Wilson student agreed adding, “I want to learn it”. The dancers themselves were draped in brightly colored clothing that flowed with each poetic movement. One audience member said, “It was wonderful and the dancers were beautiful.” The performance was a wonderful cultural experience.
Blood Drive at Wilson By Alyssa Yeip On Wednesday, November 20th, Wilson will host a blood drive in Laird Hall from Noon to six O’ clock p.m. This drive is just in time for the holiday season when there is always a shortage in the blood supply. Although scientists have made many great disoveries, there has yet to be the discovery of a blood substitute. When someone needs blood, hos-
pitals depend on donors to supply the blood. Despite the great need for blood donations, only a fraction of people who are eligible to give actually do. Individuals who were turned down for non-health reasons are encouraged to try again. All are encouraged to donate. The incentives to donate include the possibility of saving up to three lives!
If you have any questions about donating you can find general information at www.redcross.org, or if you want to make an appointment, you can contact the school nurse, Nicole Villella at nvillella@wilson.edu or stop by her office in Lenfest.
Kathleen McGinty has been Secretary of the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection since 2003.
Camp Out
Friday, October 13th @ 6:00 p.m. at Fulton Farm. Sponsored by the Environmental Club. For more information contact eheyer@wilson.edu
From the Past cont’d from page 1 It is believed that he was fired from the college because he was suspected of being a Communist. “The hygiene teacher was absolutely crazy,” Asrelsky recalled. Although the class was supposed to be about hygiene, the class time was spent looking at grotesque pictures of female anatomy, miscarried births, and other things of that nature. In the last fifty years, what is expected of students has changed. The hygiene class at Wilson was mandatory. The students were also required to take two classes on the bible: one about the Old Testament when they were underclassmen and one about the New Testament as upperclassmen. Chapel was mandatory every day; Monday thru Friday. It was in good faith that students were expected to attend service on the weekend. As freshman, students were also required to have posture pictures taken to check for things such as scoliosis. Not only have the academics changed at Wilson, but the grounds have undergone some
changes as well. Some of the dorms on campus remain the same, but the Fletcher house, a pre-Civil War era building was knocked down after graduation in 1957 because it was beyond repair. The ladies told of how the toilets were flushed by pulling down on a chain and that when flushing one would have to yell “flushing” so that anyone taking a shower would have the opportunity to move so that they wouldn’t be scalded by hot water. Which dorm you stayed in at that time also depended on how much your parents were willing to pay. It was less expensive to live in ‘Fletch’ than it was to live in South Hall. Throughout the years, the college has changed. Conover stated that “The subjective good things remain the good things here at Wilson.” She also commented that “It is a superb education. Then and now, Wilson allows a woman to think for herself and go out [confidently] into the world.”
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STYLE Sarah’s Coffee House Revamped By Lacey Brownawell The “new kid on the block” isn’t just some freshman anymore. Sarah’s Coffee House (SCH) opened at the beginning of this semester, and students have mixed reviews. Some students, like freshman Amelia Frast, haven’t visited the transformed SCH. She said she has “so many other things on [her] mind.” Senior Lisa Pickren said she’s been there, but she wishes it would be “...reopened completely. I guess it’s better than nothing.” SCH, located on the ground floor of Lenfest, boasts wireless internet, an outdoor patio, couches, pub tables, comput-
ers, and a television. These changes were made in an effort to transform that area into “a fun gathering place,” according to an email distributed by Cheryl Sleboda during the start of this semester. “They are going to start serving little pints of ice cream,” freshman Elizabeth Rice said excitedly. She said she goes to the gathering place “after hours when nobody is there.” “It’s a good place to study,” sophomore Ashley Mudd said. Freshman Alyssa Yeip said if it had better hours, it would get a better crowd. “We’re all in
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class,” she stated. Yeip also said if it were open during lunch she would visit SCH. Sophomore Amy Weakley said she hasn’t been to SCH, but she enjoys other coffee places in the area like The Frap House and Heavenly Grounds. SCH is open Monday By Robin Herring through Friday, 9-11 am, and Monday through Thursday, 9-11 The weather has turned pm. Pickren said SCH has cofa bit nippy as the fall season is fee, muffins, and milkshakes. upon us. Here are some tips to “That’s pretty much it,” she make the transition to cooler added. weather a bit easier and enjoyable: CAR CARE is a must anytime, but especially in the fall. Schedule your vehicle for a fall check up to include an oil change, lube and filter. Have the heaters and defrosters checked to ensure the units work properly. Get all the fluid levels checked and filled to proper levels. Don’t forget the tires. As the weather changes, tire pressure also changes; so make sure tires are inflated properly.
Student Life in the Roaring Twenties: Wilson’s History on Display By Alyssa Yeip At the recently renovated Hankey Center, located on Wilson campus, students are invited to learn about the history of Wilson College. The Hankey Center houses the C. Elizabeth Boyd ’33 Archives and the Barron Blewett Hunnicutt Classics Gallery. The Hankey Center allows students to research various historical aspects of Wilson College. Currently available for student viewing is an exhibit of student life at Wilson College in the 1920’s. Included in the collection are photographs and other mementos from individual collections and the college’s records. Also, a part of the display is LeAnn Helmen’s 2006 senior thesis “The Letters of Helen Carnell Eden, 1925-1927.” LeAnn completed her thesis on two years of letters written by former student Helen Carnell Eden ’29 while she was a student at Wilson College.
FALL WARDROBE can be tricky. Mornings are cool, but by afternoon, the temperature can be warm. Wear layers. Include sweaters, jackets or sweatshirts that can be removed as the day becomes warmer. Artifacts from The Hankey Center
Helen’s letters give readers a glimpse of what Wilson College was like eighty years ago. It is a great opportunity for current students to make a connection with a student of Wilson’s past. The “Twenties” exhibit will be at the Hankey Center from September 29th until November 17th. Students, as well as the public, can visit the collection Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Fri-
day from 9a.m. until 11a.m. and 1p.m. until 4:30 p.m. These times are not guaranteed, so to ensure the opportunity to see the display, the staff archivist, Wanda Finney, PH.D., can be contacted by phone at 717-262-2049 or by email at wfinney@wilson.edu. More info on the Hankey Center can be found at http://www.wilson.edu/wilson/ asp/content.asp?id=451.
Sort through summer wardrobes and get rid of clothing that is worn out. You can recycle worn out clothes by cutting them
up and use them for rags to clean your car, garden equipment or for housekeeping chores. PLAN A DAY TRIP to the mountains or state parks. Pack a picnic lunch and enjoy the crisp air while hiking. Several state parks in the area include, Caledonia State Park, Cowan’s Gap, Laurel Lake and Colonel Denning State Park. The leaves will be changing color, offering a rich palette to enjoy. For more information on Pennsylvania state parks visit www.dcnr.state.pa.us/stateParks. IT’S TIME TO PLANT those spring flower bulbs. Remember to plant your crocus, daffodils, tulips and other spring bulb plants before the first frost. Visit your local garden center for bulbs, planting utensils and tips for composting the summer plants and leaves. Make this fall season the best ever! If you would like to share any of your own special tips for fall, please email them to rherring@wilson.edu and we’ll include those in the next issue.
Calendar of Events Field Hockey October 12 – 4p.m. HOME, Philadelphia Biblical Univ. Volleyball (tri with Goucher College) October 12 – 6 & 7:30p.m. Away Hood College Soccer October 13 – 4p.m. HOME Valley Forge Christian College Volleyball (quad w/ RMWC and Southern Va. Univ.) October 14 – 10a.m. Away Mary Baldwin College Field Hockey October 14 – 12p.m. Away at Steven’s Institute of Technology Movie - Barnyard October 14 Volleyball October 16 – 7p.m. HOME, Immaculata Univ.
Soccer October 16 – 4p.m. HOME Immaculata Univ. Mid-term grades due October 17 Soccer October 18 – 4p.m. Away at Shenandoah Univ. Volleyball October 18 – 7p.m. Away at Mt. Aloysious College Field Hockey October 19 – 4p.m. HOME, Immaculata Univ. Volleyball October 20 – 7p.m. Away at College of Notre Dame of Maryland
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Kid’s Korner Fall Placemat Project
By Robin Herring Kids love the outdoors, so take advantage of the beautiful fall weather and set out on a leaf hunting expedition. Make a list of trees and have the kids find leaves that have fallen from them. Bring along a bag to make collecting easier. These leaves will become the base for a great fall placemat for the kids. At home, have the kids separate the leaves. To make the placemat, purchase clear contact paper. Cut two pieces of contact
paper in any shape desired; rectangles, ovals, circles, even a heart shape. You’ll need one as a back and one as a front. Next, on a flat surface, peel the back off of one of the contact paper shapes, being careful not to wrinkle the paper. Place the leaves at random on the tacky side of the contact paper and press down slightly so the leaves adhere to the contact paper. When all the leaves are in place, take the
second piece of contact paper and remove the protective backing. Carefully match the second piece of contact paper to the first piece containing the leaves. Press the contact paper pieces firmly together, smoothing out any bubbles and sealing the edges together. Now enjoy the placemat!
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