I t II 1 1 \i^'' .( w i\\n ^ il 1. \\n\ 1 B in a Digitized by the Internet Archive in 2010 with funding from Lyrasis IVIembers and Sloan Foundation http://www.archive.org/details/yamacraw200069ogle contents A Week in the 2 Bubble Arts and Performances \ q Life Inside Sports Faces 40 92 2 A Week in the Bubble eft: If you're hypnotized lyou know it, raise : hands. Oglethoi-pe mts recieve a little cine from the amaz- ve: I promise, Mom, it's teal. Bahar Shariati discov- he joy of henna at the an- i Quad Fest. Due to rain, event was moved to the nidt Center. _.ng with your eyes closed ana carry oig sticks..." That's Peter , , George" s motto, as evident at the FC A y| bonfire. Left: The Law of the Land: the 00-0 1 Panhellenic Council. Back row: Joe Loccacio. Brooke Roberts. Kristin Wentzel. Margaret Mazwell. Middle Row: Kal Trujilio, Jorjanne Zorn. Erin Sellars. Kara White. Rachel Moore. Front row: Anne Pitini. Mariah Stout, Anna Blacklidge. The Panhellenic Council meets every Monday across from the mailboxes. ^:AI\prLdau i CniLd ii avi Oi acE.. . . and it seems almost as if the Oglethorpe bubble shines a little brighter. After the hustle and bustle of the weekend, students welcome the more laid-back atmosphere of classes and the daily routine. Ummm...yeah. But Mondays do serve as a wake-up call and reminder for those who escaped the gravitational pull of the campus that once again, the bubble has closed. All rules have changed. Say goodbye to the world outside. A Week in the Bubble 3 Right: Kevin Wo Chris Rylands. i Lauren Begnaud den strata "mercy, clemet ' practicing for C ^ , where the ac( nuch better. f - I Grace (gras) n. 1. Seemingly effortless beauty or charm of movement, form or pro- portion. 2, A characteristic or quality pleasi ing for its charm or refinement. 3. A sense of fitness or propriety. 4a. A disposition to >e generous or helpful; goodwill, b. Mercy; clemency. 5. A favor rendered by one not inclined to do so; indulgence. 6. A tempc rary immunity or exemption; a reprieve. Though it might not be obvious at firj pance, the community under the bubble ex- em plifies various aspects of grace. From the fcffortless beauty" of the architechture to the disposition to be generous or helpful" of ^rious service organizations on campus, Sglethorpians are granted "a reprieve" from any of the norms of college life. Instead, the teachings of Aristotle, Locke, and Thoreau mold students into visionaries, con- dent of the impact they will make on the world and what is yet to be. n V' ,> ,^'W'*^t& '.? ' my cooldes?" asks L Schroeder and Cleve Hill;; displaying "a disposition to be generous" at the Luau before fail classes begin. Far Right: B-I-N-G-0. BSCspd sors Bingo night in the Talm% room, exemplifying grace with their "favors," including memora- bilia from the OU bookstore. Right: So they may not necessarily i emmulate "charm or refinement", but Justin Ailegood, Stephanie Petrakos, Blair Hoover, and Josh Minney do a body good in the One- Act Play, "Innebriation" by Jeff Poole. 4 A Week in the Bubble A Week in the Bubble 5 6 A Week in the Bubble Left: Ashes, Ashes, they all fall down! As faculty and staff tumble, the stu- dents regain the title for the Battle of Bloody sh after last vear' s de- S^nf" Abo coule^^^^^^BSxico in this electrical van?" won- ders Joe Vance. "Maybe alone you could." replies Marlies Hoehner. left: 'Wlieeee!" Dr. Shropshire ilaims with delight at Eco-Talk. .'eel like a little boy again!" t: Masquerading as "The Village lOts," Kevin Trotter. Frank Fuller. David Jenkins, and Lance Ozier sen e as only a few of the suspects in OLl"s Murder Mvsterv Theatre. Okay... hold it right there. True, Hump Day demands a Httle extra effort o sHde into the weekend, but "woe" may go a Httle too far. After all, Oglethorpe Day fell on a Wednesday... and that' s the one day that everyone SHOULD eat in the cafeteria. Eco-Talk brought electric cars and Ted Turner nothing to cry about there! Besides that, Wednesday is the official day for Programming Board events. When else can you watch movies on the Quad or solve a murder in Talmadge? In addition, woe should be saved for finals, not a regular week- day. As a matter of fact, I think it should be, "Wednesday's Child is Full of 'Whoa!'" Yeah. That's much better. As in, "Whoa! What's going on in the bubble tonight?" A Week in the Bubble 7 Gl^itd ai uat to Right: Passing the t( (or mace, as it is), Pre Kerr hands over the S bol of the universi' With the turn of the year, century, and minineum, Oglethorpe is shaking off the dust and heading off into a new direction, with the help of some very large changes on cam- pus. Start with the obvious-Hasta Luego, ^. Stanton; Hello, Dr. Large! In his innaguration address. Dr. Large answered our challenges and issued a few of his own, guarenteed to shake things up a bit. And he's not the only one. We found out that the Dean of Student's office DOES have a door- -and it's not permanately bolted shut. Instead, Artie Travis sits at the desk, ready for any- thing you can throw at him (literally, not figu- ratively speaking). And that's just the be- ginning. So yeah, we have some travelling to do, and it may be long, but man.. .it's worth Far Right: Comedy an. edy prevail as Laura Ar.v.^. .,>... and Mona Jain enjoy the do-it- youiself fun of Pottery Night. Right: Strike, Spare, who knows? Austin GilHs Irys his hand at Frozen Turkey Bowling, a brand new event for Geek Week. 8 A Week in the Bubble A Week in the Bubble 9 10 A Week in the Bubble Left: Not juvenille delinqunets Dorough De- inquents. The newest spirit squad on Oglethorpe's campus wel- comes visitors to the Homecoming game with cheers and jeers. Above: Life on the edge: Julie Balestreire navigates ihe tight-jump-rope in the production of "Marmalade Gumdrops." Far Left: And you thought the World Cup was exciting. Amber Hampton heaves the ball back into play in one of the Lady Petrel's home games. Left: Pucker up. Piggy. Lainie Wilson purses her lips in a particu- lar position, trying to smooch the swine for the OAK initiation with as little contact as possible. iJTzCdau 1 CniLd li. J ooa an LUincj . . . As is evident by the many com- munity service projects and organi- zations here on campus. Trick or Treat in Traer, an annual event ea- gerly awaited by children of all ages, is sponsored by Alpha Phi Omega, one of our service organizations. And good? Well, attend a basket- ball game, soccer game, or any other sport. Sports are not your strong suit? How about Theatre events, Greek Row parties? We're really good. The Bubble harbours many opportunities to exhibit your great- ness and your generousity; sign up for the Community Calendar with Monique Toole in the Community Life Office today! A Week in the Bubble 1 1 <:^atuzdau i C^fiiLd nMDzkl czrfazd SJ'oz a J^iuina... And we do. During the week, classes, internships, workall these contribute to a strong and healthy in- dividual. As a result, on Saturdays, we play hard. Remember Casino Night? How about Homecoming? Or Chi Phi Halloween? After strenu- ous activity on the weekdays, the weekend lets the Oglethorpe Com- munity relax, rewind, and leave Locke and Smith behind. Plus, there's brunch at the OU Cafe. Condsidering it's one of the most popular days (except for chicken patty day, of course), Saturdays serve to feed our bodies and souls in preparation for the upcoming chal- lenges. Enjoy! Right: Feeling Lucky? Students gamble fake money for real prizes at Casino Night, sponsored by Programming Board. 12 A Week in the Bubble Above: Faster than a speeding bullet: Dan Keeley edges the competi- tion at a home cross coun- try meet. Far Right: Just another lazy Satur- day. Jerry Portwood ('99) and Julie Greenwell lounge around in the AH'Q show. Right: "It's okay, we're sisters!" Allison Osboume and Kylene Ball grin and grope at the annual XO Halloween Party. A Week in the Bubble 13 14 A Week in the Bubble Left: Superbowl Sunday made some Rams fans pretty blithe and bonny. And as for the Titans fans, well, it was a good molton lava as these _ sh Focus students real- ' '^'"ing OU Adventures. i sing, they dance, ;! Katie Jeffries, Funderburk, and Wanda shake and shimmy in the iroduction of "The Drunk- ! Ok, there's no pink in licture, but it's cool so ;oinghere. Plus, the ice n crippled Oglethorpe iunday sending students Jig for safe, warm ha- But iL Ckid Ukai\ Boxn on iris, ^aliljatk J^au Li juifiE ana JtSonnu ana ^ooa ana ^coj- r ; And face it, we're a pretty happ^ lunch here. So there are minor skir- mishes, but for the most part, we get along. Yes, life in the Oglethorpe pubble is unique. I mean, seriously, how many campuses have their own |Ho Chi Minh Trail"? Or an elephant buried under the library? And did you know that Oglethorpe is consecrated ground? It is. So take advantage of your time in the bubble. Everything is up for grabs, nothing is for certain, and you can be sure that something is always happening, if you look for it. By the way, if what you happen to be looking for is a good game of hall golf, try the fourth floor of the New Dorm. Maybe they'll let you in for a few rounds A Week in the Bubble 15 1 6 A Week in the Bubble CTTxtit, Et iJ~^ sxjoxmayias.il. Arts and Performances 1 7 Oglethorpe Museum As seen and interpreted through the nearsighted eyes of Shanna Hobson. It was a warm spring day sometime in. ..spring when Shanna, accompanied by her illustious and loyal photographer Katie Coakley made the trek to the library to experience the wonder that is... the Oglethorpe Muesem. Shanna and Katie found the museum to be a wonderous place full of learning and fun. The mu- seum is often forgotten by many students who find that taking the elevator to the third floor is just too tedious and time consuming to fit into their busy schedule full of naps and frisbee matches. But as this student found, the extra ten seconds in the elevator, at the cost of a quick nap between a class, is worth the sleep deprivation. Besides, if you go without sleep for long enough you hallucinate and that has the potenital to enhance one's experience in the museum. So maybe cutting out those naps to visit the museum isn't such a bad idea after all. **To experience Shanna's Day at the Musuem in all it's glory, please follow the picture and captions starting with the picture directly below this copy and follow the pictures counter-clockwise. When you reach the picture directly to the right of the copy, sadly, your vicarious journey Rig^t: Sadly, the day had to come to an end. but to the museum with Shanna will have Shanna took time under the Buddah to meditate J . J . , , , and reflect on all that she had learned. Oh what a reached its end. I hope you have as much ^,oderous adventure the Museum had been. fun as Shanna did. Above: As Shanna stepped out of the elevator, she was welcomed with the friendly greeting of work-study student Heidi Teague. What a great start to this adventure. Right: In awe of the expansive gallery whose walls were adorned with great art, Shanna could find no words to express her excitement. So she did a cartwheel. I hope the excitement is commu- nicated to you. the reader, through this picture. I get chills everytime 1 see it. 1 8 Arts and Performances Left; After viewing the art. it's time to visit the gift shop. Shanna met up again with the friendly Heidi Teague to see what the gift shop had to offer. For those wondering, the gift shop offers drums and llamas, which, by the way, are quite entertaining. Above: After viewing the pictures. Shanna met Chad Vaughn and Kitty Hodges who operate the museum and keep things running smoothly. They were both nice and Shanna felt honored to be in their presence. You should meet them too and let them know that their work in the museum is ap- preciated. ibove: Next, Shanna sat in front of a painting, unable to stand n the presence of its glory. After contemplating the picture or a while Shanna began to feel as thought she were inside of His magical moment captured on canvas and began to become art of this artwork. If one looks closely at the picture you will ee that she is petting the dog at the bottom of the picture while heering on her team that is playing football on the t.v. Arts and Performances 1 9 20 Arts and Performances I The Arts at Oglethorpe Express Yourself Talent is one quality that Oglethorpe students do not lack-- especially artistic talent. This is, after all, a liberal ARTS university.. Students are given several opportunities throughout the year to share their gifts with others at events such as Open Mike Night, Night of the Arts, and International Night. Honors Projects, Singers, Playmakers, Shad- owbox, the list goes on for a chance on stage. For the non-performing artists of OU, the spring semester offers a wonderful chance for them to showcase their artwork in the Great Hall of Hearst. Whether painting, singing, writing, or dancing, one thing that all Oglethorpe artists have in common is their passion for art and their abihty to express to everyone their deepest emotions in their own unique ways. Above: I could have danced all night. Above: Well, at least they're not dressed in religious habit. The sacrilege is present, but modified in Tina Stults, Nickie Gilpin, Richard Grillo, and Katie Coakley's behavior one specific night. Left: "I Got You, Babe," Kevin Woolf sings, accompanied by David Jenkins. Not if you keep singing Hke that, you don't! Arts and Performances 21 Fall Productions Talent Takes the Stage Oglethorpe students and faculty were treated to a wide range of theatrical performances during the 1 999 fall semester. Produc- tions such as Planet X allowed the freshman audience to think about serious social issues that college students face. Other per- formances such as Alpha Psi Omega's "Daddy's Dying: Who's Got the Will" presented the audience with the immense talent of OU's actors and actresses, while the Playmakers musical "The Drunkard" showcased the many acting, singing, dancing, and drink- ing talents of OU's drunkest... err... finest students. The Night of the One Acts, sponsored by Shadowbox, featured student written and directed skits, which proved to be a success. And last, but not least. Night of the Arts, sponsored by The Tower, was a hit as students thrilled the audience with their talent and creativity. Dur- ing the fall, talent took the stage. Right: Julie Greenwell attempts to introduce her hippy boyfriend Jerry Portwood in Daddy's Dying. Above: Well known compus band King's Indian rocks their audience with their music during Night of the Arts. Right: The Shadow Box Players, displaying their various organs as part of Jeff Poole's orginal pro- duction, pose for a picture during the Night of One Acts. 22 Arts and Performances Left: Maggie Bryson is teased by dancehall girls Kim Vax, Katie Jeffries, and Jennifer Holcombe in Tlie Drunk- ard. Above; Kevin Woolf and Lauren Begnaud en- trance the audience with their riveting duet in The Drunkard Arts and Performances 23 Right; Wanda Soler, as Heather, tiies to illicit some kind of response other than "apricot" from Dr. Baube. 24 Arts and Pertomiances I spring Productions Take a Bow The 2000 Spring Semester opened with a bang. The Playmakers production of "Marmalade Gumdrops" thrilled and delighted children of all ages, including bus loads of perhaps future petrels from surrounding elementary schools. The Children's Show is one of the most entertaining productions of the year for the simple fact that the audience partici- pation is encouraged and one feels the actors perform specifically for them. In addition to the Children's Show, the Playmakers highlighted the enormous talent available in the Oglethorpe bubble with "A Madhouse in Goa." This show, starring several talented fresh- man as well as veteran Playmakers and even faculty, provided an intense look at one man's past, present, and the truth behind each. With superb acting and a challenging script, the Playmakers provided lasting entertainment for any student that attended the shows. The Shadowbox Players performed "A Zoo Story," an intense two-man show starring Gabriel Dean and Brian Huskey on the deck of the Conant Center that received praise from the members of the audience. In addition to the productions by Playmakers and Shadowbox, Senior Mandy McDow presented her honors thesis in the Talmage Right: "I will meet you in Ath- . .^ r^ i t^i 'h- i * t-. ens," promises Jesse DeMaria. Room. Featuring OU graduate Sarah Philnps and Mrs. McDow, Lance Ozier smiles excitedly, not realizing that the relation- ship will end with a bang. well as a passiug grade for Mandy ! the short plays provided a much needed laugh to the campus, as Above: Don't worry Dr. Tucker. I'm sure Jesse will dance with you on the next song! Left: Wanda Soler and Kim Vax provide detailed instructions for audience participa- tion in Marmalade Gumdrops. > :i^ Arts and Performances 25 Battle of the Bands Battling for the Spotlight This year's Battle of the Bands brought more students to the cafeteria than Taco Day ever did, and we all know what an accomplishment that is. Two outstanding bands competed against each other that night- King 's Indian and George and the Greaseballs. Both bands had the crowd going crazy with a wide variety of cover songs, ranging from the Dave Matthews Band to Metallica. The brothers of KA were especially enthused, forming a mosh pit in front of the stage while George and the Greaseballs performed. The final decision was tough, but King's Indian came out on top, giving them the privilege if opening for Jump, Little Children during Stomp the Lawn. Right: Chris Scott of King 's Indian jams on his drums. 26 Arts and Performances Left: Dennis Dejamie and Travis Jones rock, even though they're performing in the cafeteria. Above; As the only girl on the stage that night. Anna George proves to everyone that GIRLS ROCK!! Arts and Performances 27 Right: Kinda makes you wonder, doesn't it? Julie Baliestreire, Richard Grillo, and Stephanie Petrakos make new friends in the oddest places. 28 Arts and Performances I University Singers Providing Oglethorpe's Melodies The University Singers and Chorale, directed by Dr. Ray, is an Oglethorpe organization often recognized for their superb blend of voices and their dedication to the pursuit of musical pleasure. However, what many residents of the Oglethorpe bubble do not realize is the time and effort that these students put into their craft. Meeting three to four times a week, as well as additional night rehearsals as needed, the Singers hone and perfect their musical talents in order to reach the high level of performance, which each student can witness in the Fall and Spring Concerts as well as various other events on campus such as Boar's Head, Oglethorpe Day, and Commencement. The Singers' Concerts feature music from various countries and in several dif- ferent languages including German, Latin, and Russian. While the text may not always be readily understood by the audience, the smooth blend of voices and accompaniment readily convey the emotion and power intended by the composer. One of the highlights of the year was Lainie Wilson's Honors Thesis consiting of a collection of traditional Argentinian music performed during the Spring Concert. But as they say, all work and no play makes Singers dull people. In a work/play spirit of things, the Singers journeyed to Athens, Georgia to issJ DeMaria rlears'is li'er ""elax a Uttlc iu addition to performing for churches in the area. solo for the Fall Concert. As the pictures provc, a good time was had by all. Above: Katie Jefferies, Chris Scott. Jorjanne Zom and Brad Evans launch into one of the Chorale pieces unaccompanied. Left: The University Singers, led by Dr. Ray and accompa- nied by Randy Roberson celebrate the annual Boar's Head ceremony. Arts and Performances 29 The Boars Head Ceremony The Traditional Kiss Nothing gets Oglethorpe students into the Christmas spirit Hke kissing a big, dead boar's head. The tradition of the Boar's Head Ceremony started back in 1944, and since then the Omicron Delta Kappa initiation ceremony has become the highlight of the fall semester for students, faculty, and alumni. This year at the ceremony, the University Singers dazzled their audience with traditional American Christmas carols, as well as songs in Spanish and German. They even engaged the audience in a sing-along in which everyone stood up and joined the Singers in tradi- tional Christmas songs such as "Hark the Herald Angels" and "Deck the Halls". With guests from the Centennial High School Orchestra and an eigth grade handbell group, the ceremony proved to be an evening of music, smiles, and lots of fun. Of course, the best part of the evening is no doubt witnessing the newest members of Omicron Delta Kappa puckering up for a big ol' kiss with the pig in front of their friends and family. Right: Molly Lewis lights the candles for the induction ceremony. Above: Dr Larry Large gives the Boar's Head two thumbs up ! Right: Ann Hsu and Bubba Brownley carry the ceremonial boar's head into the Conant Center. 30 Arts and Performances Left; The OAK inductees listen attentively to the speaker before marching into the Conant Center. ^bove: Smiles are exchanged as Lisa Vessling is inducted into OAK by Cevin Woolf . Arts and Performances 3 1 Right: Anne Hsu does a little jig of joy for her induction to OAK. Bubba Brownley and Cleve Hill are a little more re- strained in their joy. Above: Settle down. Mona! You'll get to kiss pig soon enough! 32 Arts and Performances Honor Societies Showing Their Smarts You've seen the banners in the cafeteria. OAK. IZ. OHX. Order of Omega. These prestigious and often elusive societies. No, they're not the Skulls, but the member- ship requirements can be as stringent. AX is made of the top 10 percent of the Junior and Senior class. ODK requires academic, social, and community involvement to be admitted into their ranks. OHZ inducts the top of the freshman class. But what about the other societies on campus? STA, the English fraternity gleans future New York Times Best Seller's List authors for it's roster. ^X recruiters the next Sigmund Freuds. But, unfortunately, we're not able to represent all of these and the many other honor societies on campus. It's not because we're biased. It's not because we're mean. It's because you didn't give us any pictures. And since there's no way we can Kevin wooif inducts new be iu all thcsc clubs, we apologizc for not crashing your inductions. members to OAK. xhc Yamacraw box is 496. Above: "Are you sure that's your name? Did you spell it right?" Molly Lewis doublechecks Mona Jain. Just to make sure. Left: "I didn't get a bag," Hillary Barrowman pouts as Julie Greenwell, Allison Williams and Mariah Stout cheerfully fill bags for the battered women's shelter. This was one of Order of Omega's projects for the year. Arts and Performances 33 International Night Culture, Anyone? The International Club is made up of international students as well as American stu- dents. Members in the International Club participate in a variety of events ranging from member presentations on their home countries to going to restaurants to try cuisines from around the globe. Some of the more popular activities include Kereoke Night at Barnacle's Bar and road trips to places such as Helen, GA., Mardi Gras in New Orleans, and to Savannah for St. Patrick's Day. The capstone of each year for the International Club is International Night. Interna- tional Night is a chance for students to learn about the different cultures of Oglethorpe's international students. Some events include traditional dances, folk songs, and costumes. This year, students from Young Harris College's international club demonstrated dif- ferent french gestures, and were a strong compliment to the demonstrations of Oglethorpe students and professors. Some of the interesting demonstrations included a Vienna Waltz, Estonian and Latin dances, as well as traditional costumes from Ghana, Nigeria, and Vietnam. Dr. Jay Lutz performed two Swedish folk songs and Dr. Orme played the piano. There was also a quiz for students to test their international knowledge. Year after year International night is a great success, not to mention an entertaining way of letting other Oglethorpe students learn about cultures other than their own. This year was no , ^ , , ,v. ^ ,,, u ' Right: Dr. Luz entrances the audience with his exception. virtuoso performance. Next stop. Carnegie Hall. Above: "Schlag!" Visiting German professor Dr. Pappenburg explains the joys of cream in his presentation. Right: And time Passes. ..Dave Pass, Josh Funderburke, and Robbie Payne entertain the masses at International Night. 34 Arts and Performances /e: Nope, not above. Bulow. Karyn Bulow. Arts and Performances 35 Right: "Okay, follow me!" Dr. Smith excitedly leads the pro- cessional with Dr. Volante as backup. Below: Four years in the making. Joe Vance and Fo Uwasa wait for their diplomas. Above: Processional. Right: Nah. it's just sunscreen. Jamie Chardos prepares Tim Watt for the blazing sun during the ceremony. ^^^^^^HP ' i' lip^ IP llij W^^^^^m ^ ^^^^ '' '^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^H ^^B --^^^^^^^1 36 Arts and Performances Commencement Time of Your Life It seems that many events here in the Oglethorpe bubble center around the weather and the subsequent prayer for sunshine-Stomp the Lawn, QuadFest, Graduation. This year was no exception With seniors hastily lining up extra tickets and considering the possibihty of scalping rain tickets, the morning of May 6 dawned clear and bright. Rising early, donning the acetate black robes and the color coordinated hood of each division, seniors all over campus sighed for one last time. Perhaps it was a sigh of relief for the knowledge that the last final of the undergraduate career was turned in on time. Perhaps it was a sigh of sadness for the friends and memories collected in the stone walls and echoing classrooms. Or perhaps it was a sigh of expectation, of what the world held after holding a diploma from such a prestigious school in your hand. Most likely, it was a mixture of each. Relief, nostalgia, hope-the emotions ran high as the long line formed for proces- sional. The ceremony was simple, elegant; words by Dr. Large, Dr. Kerr, Sr. Class Presi- dent Mandy McDow and others highlighted the event without losing the interest of the audience. Diplomas were conferred, closing remarks made, the Alma Mater sung. Really a very simple ceremony for the culmination of four years of effort. But definitely worth it. Thanks for everything. Above: Christine Espisito pays tribute not only to the school, but to Disney worid as well. Above: Members of the Commencement Chorale highlight the ceremony with their beautiful voices. Left: There are thirsty people all over the world--and in the back row! Katie Coakley and Mandy McDow seem unaware of the ecological damage they are doing. Are diplomas that im- portant? Arts and Performances 37 38 Life Inside J^ijE. Llniidt Life Inside 39 Right: VROOM! VROOM! Nikki Garbarini is ready to start running the meter in ttiis natural gas Ford Expedition Checl -- u| 1 i 1 jja^^^^^^^^^^^H V. Above: Billy, Anna, Amy and Blair prove that Petrel Spirit is better than Teen Spirit. Above: Jamie Wojdowski, Rachel Newby, Kim Vax, and Jenni Shanks take time out from dancing at the Georgian Terrace to pose for a picture. Left; First runners-up for Lord and Lady Oglethorpe, Shibbon George and Vincent PIsani Above: Like a Disney World worker taking the head off his Mickey Mouse costume and destroying forever the wonderful Illusions of a 5- year-old, so too does Harry Schroeder destroy the illusions of Oglethorpe students who really thought there was a petrel rooting on the team. Life Inside 5 1 Right: Austin Gillis gives Cool Hand Luke a run for tiis money at the Black Jack table while sporting his most coveted Greek-sorority- affiliation T-Shirt. "Well you can just kiss my " Adam Vossler proudly shows off his buttocks on stage. We all know he wasn't hypnotized. 52 Life Inside Above: Shaniece Broadus and partner cut ttie proverbial rug at the Programming Board sponsored Sock Hop in the glitzy OU Cafe. Above: Mona Jain and Adam Ballew, punk rock- ers that they are, enjoy their role in the Murder Mystery Dinner Theater. Like Man, Like Wife. ^; I o s^ianiniuis^ ^aaid Giving Students Something to Do Programming Board sponsors many different events throughout the school year. For example, the Virgin Bourbon Party, which is not a bourbon tasting for those worthy of ritual sacrifice. Another point of irony can be found in the location of the soiree, held in Traer Hall. For those of you living outside of the bubble, Traer is also refered to as the Virgin Vault. Point made. Casino Night is held each year in order to teach Oglethorpe students exactly how to lose all the hard earned money you make once you graduate. Anyway, Programming Board puts tons of effort, time, and ingenuity into its programming choices. Other events included a Murder Mystery Theater in the Grenwald Room, complete with big wigs (literally, see left) and a shady cop. The outdoor movies are always a hit, as well as the hypnotist that taught several students the power of inhibition. Though Programming Board members often stay behind the scenes, arriving early and staying late, their love and dedica- tion shines through in aU they do. Thanks guys ! I \ Far Left: Katie Coakley looks a bit too happy to be at the virgin bourbon party. There was nothing in the drinks, but Katie sure was sucking on that lolipop. Front: Katie Coakley, Missy Barnett, Vanessa Bundy, Sheniece Broadus, BaharShariati, Ann Hsu. Back: Nicole Garbarini, Mariah Stout, Adam Ballew, Melissa Conrad, Schaeffer DeArmand, Stacy Chavis, Kevin Woolf, Lauren Cates. Life Inside 53 Leadership in the Limelight ^. sns^ii ana[ 7^J mafias The annual Honors and Awards Convocation took place on April 12 in the Conant Center. Faculty and other presenters were dressed in academic regalia to honor the many academic and extracurricular ac- complishments of Oglethorpe students from Who's Who in American Universities and Colleges to Chi Alpha Sigma, the Athletic Honor Society. President Larry D. Large began the program with an address titled " Self-conscious Leadership." The "Deans' Award for Outstanding Achievement by a Student Or- ganization," chosen jointly by the Provost and the Vice President for Student Affairs, went to The OSA Pro- gramming Board. Kevin Woolf, a senior from Alpharetta, Georgia was presented with the Pattillo Leadership Prize. Dr. Artie Travis closed the convo- cation with a rousing speech on "The ABCs of Oglethorpe." The Univsersity Singers closed the pro- gram with the Alma Mater. A picnic to celebrate the occasion was held on the veranda of the Conant Cen- ter immediately after the ceremony. Above: Shanice Brodus gladly ac- cepts the Dean's Award for Outstand- ing Acheivment by a Student Organi- zation on behalf of Progrannming Board. Above: Janelle Smith accpets the Alpha Phi Omega Service Award. Right: Tina Stults shows off her Stormy Petrel award thinking that it will finally get her respect. Little does she know it wont won't work. :) Far Right: Cleve Hill presents Missy Barnette with the Donald C. Agnew Award for Distinguished Service, an award Missy has truly earned. 54 Life Inside Left: Adrienne Lerner accepts the Outstanding Honors Program Graduate given by the Atlanta Phi Beta Kappa Alumni Association. Above: Allison Williams, a girl on the go, gets her award and gets out In a hurry. Life Inside 55 Right: Watch the hands, boys. The wild and crazy guys of Jump, Little Children use multiple appendages to make their distinctive style of music. Above: "Really? You've got to be kidding!" Katie Coakley looks sur- prised as she is told that she will win the Big Game lottery and name the New Dorm after herself. 56 Life Inside Above: All the same with no pain. Titfani Hulsey gets a henna tattoo: no pain, and looks just as cool. Above; Dennis and Travis of King's Indian rock on earning the privilege to open for Jump, Little Children and also the privilege to play outside instead of In Schmidt. f:JWH!jy A*0 H" WEB WBS Left: Despite an early meeting at 6:30 a.m., IVIelissa Conrad and Erin Sogolow (front), along with Mirna IVIaldonado, Lara Sidenstricker, Maria IVIaldonado, and Steve Totino manage to keep smiling and have fun while volunteering at the Children's Healthcare of Atlanta's Fun Run. Above: Larrie Schreiner inspects food donated to the Atlanta Community Food Bank. Life Inside 7 1 Right: The girls of Alpha Sigma Tau get into their song at Greek Week Sing. 72 Life Inside Above: The Alpha Sigma Tau Crest. Alpha Sigma Tau New Greek Qrls Hit Campus After extensive searching and interviewing, fall semester of 1999 witnessed the colonization of a new sorority on campus, Al- pha Sigma Tau. With the anchor as their symbol, these girls are attaching themselves firmly to Oglethorpe's community with the willing support of Chi Omega and Sigma Sigma Sigma. Holding a separate recruitment week, the membership of AZT rose to over twenty girls, an amazing accomplishment in so httle time. Recruitment ef- forts spanned the ensuing months, gaining girls and completing re- quirements for gaining chapter status on campus. A trip to the na- tional office in Arkansas sealed friendships and made many memo- ries. A deficiency in numbers prevented AZT from participating in all events for Greek Week, but a rousing rendition of "American Pie" (words by AST) brought the house to its feet in Greek Week Sing. Unfortunately, due to a ruling by their national, the women of Alpha Sigma Tau were unable to reach chapter status in the Spring Semester, but prospects for the fall look promising. Left: All the AST girls during Greek Week Sing. Life Inside 73 Spirit, Vigor, and Vim Chi Omega "Oh we've got spirit, and vigor, and vim, and what's more we've got ambition to win. That's why the Chi O's are always on top, 'cause everybody knows we're the cream of the crop." As a rule, recruitment songs must be peppy and bouncy and guaranteed to get stuck in your head. However, this particular recruitment song could not be more on the mark. The Delta Theta chapter of the Chi Omega fraternity demonstrates spirit, vigor, and vim not only in chapter activities, but in aspects all over campus. Spirit is not only evident in the members of the cheerleaders and dance team, but in the players themselves. Chi Omega letters are everywhere on the stands as fans cheer the team onto victory. Vigor, active bodily or metal strength or force, is represented by the high aca- demics in the Chi Omega chapter on campus. With a chapter GPA above not only the all-greek average, but the all-women's average as well, Chi Omega demonstrates their mental strength on a regular basis. Oh, and check out the rosters for such honorary societies as AX, OAK, X, Order of Omega, or OHZ. Chi Omegas every- where. Vim, for those non-English majors out there, is defined as robust energy and enthusiasm. What could more evident? Whether is be on the way to class, making sandwiches for the homeless or during Greek Week Sing, the smiling faces and non-stop energy from Chi Omegas permeate the campus. Right: The girls of Chi O pose during the Luau IVIixer. Far Right Teal Sheaver and Jess DeMaria display their carving skills at Halloween. The girls of Chi Omega show their best smiles. The girls show their letters with pride at Greek Sing Week. 74 Life Inside /\ imd M<5otl& Left: Kathryn Hargrove, Lauren Montagno, Liz Campbell, Betony Hall, & Charlon Payne get ready to welcome the new pledges. Above: Seniors Kahre Coakley & Molly Lewis really support eacti other as evidenced on Bib Day. Life Inside 75 Right: Laura Anderson and Caroline Bartenfieid, the Sigma Queens of dancing, shal celebrated the one hundredth year since its founding, the Alpha Nu chapter showed its pride, and made its presence felt all over Oglethorpe's campus. They year started with AX completing an ambitious philanthropy project. The brothers of AZ<1) conducted a 72-hour marathon see-saw session to raise money for the American Cancer Society. This See-Saw for Cancer was a great success, gaining coverage on the Atlanta radio and raising $2,615 for a very worthy cause. After this excellent start to the year, the brothers of Delta Sig stayed busy. Delta Sig remained active in intramural athletics, fielding teams in every sport. Brothers from the chapter were quite visible as active participants in the Oglethorpe Student Association, and other campus organizations, including the Urban Leadership Program, and University Singers. Parties at ASO were very enjoyable. The most notable parties were their annual Get Lei'd and Safe Sex in the Snow. Finally, Delta Sig came together for Greek Week. The brothers of A20 competed ardently, capturing a win for best skit, and had an excellent time. Their spirit and pride were evident throughout the week. The same spirit and pride are defining characteristics of the Alpha Nu chapter of Delta Sigma Phi. From the See-Saw for Cancer, to the six-foot tall chariot the brothers constructed for Greek Week, to wearing their letters in class, the brothers of ZiZO are clearly proud of their chapter and their frater- nity, and for good reason. This diverse group has enjoyed a rich history, and looks forward to an excellent future. I Far left: Trey Rhem sits pretty with his modern day parasol while raising money for the American Cancer Society. Left: Showing their Petrel spirit, the brothers of Delta Sigma Phi show out in full force to the Homecoming Game. Life Inside 8 1 KappaAlpha Southern Gents Provide Southern Comfort The Beta Nu chapter of the Kappa Alpha Order has grown, reaching its largest membership numbers in recent years thanks the addition of eleven new brothers. From Rush Week in September through Greek Week in March, KA has tried to maintain its tradition of being "Southern Gentle- men" despite wild parties such as White Trash Weekend. KA brothers make their presence known on campus by par- ticipating in a wide variety of organizations. Their presence is particularly felt in Oglethorpe's sport teams. One can find KA brothers on the basketball and tennis courts, the baseball and soc- cer fields, as well as on the track. Not to limit themselves to just one area, KA brothers participate in other student groups includ- ing FCA, the student government, and community life organiza- tions just to name a few. KA looks forward to an excellent future marked by growing numbers and maintaining their pride as southern gentlemen. As KA spiritual founder. General Robert E. Lee once said, "We have but one rule here and that is that every student [brother] must be a gentlemen." Above: KA brothers take a moment from the hard work of hanging out to pause for a quick picture. Above: Lee Wilson, Robbie Payne, Marlies Hohner, and Chad Wilson pose in front of the kiddie pool KA provided for their new pledges' entertainment during Bid Day. Right: Chad Donahue, Collin Pajot, Erich Chatham, and Matt "no shirt" Mills break it down in front of the KA house during Bid Day. Far Right: Michael Newkirk performs with his 5th appendage (the guitar for those of you with dirty minds) on stage for the Greek Week sing. 82 Life Inside Left: Nate Harrison poses as General Lee, KA'a spiritual founder and offers sage advice to brothers in need during Greek Week skit. Above: Scott Harris (Teeter) forgets his southern manners for a moment and succumbs to his greed while trying to catch money during Casino Night. Life Inside 83 Right: David Jenkins smiles pretty, secure in his masculinity despite the glittering hair accessory Above: Cody Parton does the cheering for himself and John Slack, who appears too busy lounging to yell, at a game. 84 Life Inside r Above: Erin Sanderson guffaws while An- thony Dowell and Nate Harrison don't ap- pear to get the joke. Above: Andrew Shehan, Doug Jamie Fisher, Kurt Call, Cody Parton crowd around Dr. Amerson, their faculty advisor and Paddy Murphey contributor. 3\0ma Alpha EpeWon The Tradition Continues Oglethorpe's Georgia Eta chapter of Sigma Alpha Epsi- lon experienced another year of positive growth during the year. Both in numbers and in campus involvement, ZAE con- tinues to provide and example of leadership for both the Greek community and Oglethorpe as a whole. Numerous community service projects, such as the nurs- ing home outreach, gave ZAE a sense of fulfillment in the larger area, and first-time and traditional campus activities alike benefited Greeks and independents. For instance, Menelaos Demestihas initiated both a Make the Connection Greek in- formational session and a Greek-Row recycling program. Several SAE members hold positions in the student govern- ment. This year SAE reasserted its traditional dominance over many of the Greek Week activities. All the while, membership numbers and growth continue to lead the fraternity system, along with achievement of aca- demic averages at the top of the fraternities and well above the all-student average. Far Left: Josh Saliba serves as bodyguard to Dr. Amerson in case Paddy Murphey tries any monkey business. Left: Let's hear it for the boys! SAE proves the power of their lungs dur- ing Greek Week Sing. Life Inside 85 Doing It Independently ^efia ^st a Independents. You know them. You see them everyday. You love them. You want them in your lives. You want them in your classes. You want them running the school. You want them spending your money. You want them to perform for you. You want them singing for you. You want them winning awards. You want them praying for you. You want them winning games for you. And they do. Oh yes. they do. They are all around you. You might not recognize them without the flashy greek letters plastered on their chests. But you might find them plastered at a party. Independents are everywhere: in your classes, in your organization, in your dorm. Maybe even in your room. Somehow they manage to stay involved, even though they chose to abstain from the greek way of life. How- ever, this is does not stop them from participating in the weekend soirees of the fraternities, and being welcomed with open arms. For instance, Cleve "Gonna Run the Country Someday" Hill runs the school without the element of Greek letters to add to his re- sume. Jodie Sexton manages to be involved in many aspects of Oglethorpe's bubble without participating in a Bid Day. Chad Mozley is hot. Nuff said. Dan Heacox provides weekly laughter with his "Hindsighf article, telling Oglethorpe how it should be done without the benefit of fraternity brothers to back him up. And Shanna Hobson. She manages to not only produce 3/4 of this year- book, but she makes cool animal noises while doing it. There you have it. They're involved. They're cool. They're Damn Indepen- dent. *Independents are trustworthy, loyal, have all their shots, and can be adopted to owners willing to love and care for them, with minimal effort involved. Buy them nice things, and they will purr for you on command. Far Left: Cleve Hill. independent, but not sh\. strikes a pose for the camera. He's proud to be independent. Left: Jodie Sexton, independent now for three years, shows off her talent of holding on to a rail and balancing on one foot. Apparently this is a mediation pose that allows her to retain that independence of hers. Above: Chad Mozely, as previously mentioned, is an independent and a sweet sexy thing at the same time. Above: Shanna Hobson, future yearbook editor, is being independent and cold in New York. 86 Life Inside Left: Dan Heacox seen here the moment before an innocent photographer was drenched, is an independent that is well known and involved around campus. He manages to do so without the aid of any Greek organization. '^ Above: Megan Wallace is an active member of OCF and participates in many activities around campus. Her involvement is of her ; own volition for she too is. ..an independent. i J ) 'i Life Inside 87 Right:"You haven't lost that loving feeling, have you?" Scooter Stevens asks Bubba Brownley. "Nah, man. I've got your loving feeling right here," Bubba replies with a smile. Above: Peter George, as Austin Powers, is lead away by one of the ugliest women we've ever seen. Life Inside Above: And they said there would be no re- union. The sisters of SII reincarnate the Jacl<- son Five for part of their Boy Band tribute during Sing. Above: "Hey, are we on yet?" The brothers of lAE talv^ %^^^H H E^B i^^^^l 1 lifl * *" cf * Left: Senior Chris Fort follows through on a pass. Always up for a challenge, Chris showed his versatility when he took on the job of goalkeeper. Men's Soccer Two words describe this year's men's soccer team: youthful and unlucky. The team was youthful in that it gradu- ated only three seniors; it was unlucky in that it suffered sev- eral key injuries over the course of the season. The team looked to three different players over the entire season as injuries took down goalies Tim Watt, Mene Demestihas, and Chris Fort. However, under the leadership of seniors Jason Amos, Nate Harrison, and Jamie Fisher, the men overcame these obstacles and finished the season on a high note dou- bling their conference victories from last season. Next sea- son looks very bright for the Petrels as they well be loaded with many experienced juniors and seniors. -Chris Fort '^i^$^^ i^*- - i Chin Chin 3887 Peachtree Road Atlanta, GA 30319 Tel: (404)816-2229 Fax:(404)816-5929 Congratulations and Good Luck, Graduates! Congratulations FROM TIRAMARK 152 Advertisements 'Best wis ties to tfte students ancCfacuCty of OgCetfiorjfe University from your friends at SunTrust Bank. 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