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Mosaic, gift of Class of 2004, posted in library

"The Tree of Life at Eden," a mosaic by 2004 graduate Ben Norquist, has been hung in the Ironside Memorial Library, a gift of the Class of 2004.

Ben, who is pursuing a Master of Arts degree in Liberal Arts at St. John's Graduate Institute in Annapolis, Md., talked about the gift during a recent visit to Dayton. "There are biblical references in the mosaic," he said. "There is a valley, there are mountains and sheep. The main theme would be shepherds and shepherding."

The mosaic depicts Christ crucified on a shepherd's crook, as well as 11 sheep, "and there is some symbolism; for example, the use of numbers," he said.

Artistic inspiration came from the Isenheim Altarpiece by Matthias Grunewald, and the portrayal of human figures by Hieronymus Bosch. He said the hands reflect Grunewald’s technique and Christ's body is reminiscent of Bosch's work.

Dr. Ruth Kantzer, professor of English, said she particularly likes how the mosaic "points to the unity of the Word in the Old and New Testaments. Through sensitive placement of rough texture, with its quiet symbolic references, I sense the suffering of Christ, which is the source of Christians' pastoral peace."

Ben explained that classmates approached him late in their junior year and suggested he develop a proposal to create the mosaic as the senior class gift. "Shortly after the start of our senior year, the class commissioned me just like you would any professional artist."

In addition to his graduate studies, Ben is planning another mosaic. He traveled to India in March with the Bryan Tsunami Relief team. "I picked up some tile on the beach – there was tile all over the place from buildings that had been destroyed – and brought it back with me to make a tsunami mosaic. We were near Mount St. Thomas, where tradition has it that the apostle Thomas was killed. I may work that in somehow."

Graduation set May 7

Bryan College will celebrate its 72nd annual commencement May 7, when approximately 160 seniors are to receive their degrees.

Members of the graduating class will leave campus for the senior trip, this year a cruise to Costa Maya and Cozumel, on Friday, April 29, after the Senior Chapel, then return to present their Vespers service on Friday, May 6.

Also on May 6, members of the Class of 1955 will gather on Bryan Hill to celebrate their golden anniversary. Some 20 members of the class, with their spouses, will be honored at a dinner and dessert social Friday, while the Class of 2005 holds its own festivities.

End-of-the-year activities really begin the last week of April with Honors Day. Awards to underclassmen and some seniors will be presented during chapel April 25 and 27. Some senior awards will be presented at graduation.

Graduation is scheduled to be held on the Triangle lawn, weather permitting. Special music will be provided by the Chamber Singers, and graduation addresses will be given by Anneli Horner of Aurora, Colo., representing traditional students, and Harold McCawley of Dayton, Tenn., representing Aspire students.

In case of rain, the ceremony will be moved to Rudd Auditorium.

BrCoLee Bowl resurrected

Bryan, Covenant and Lee – the names conjure up images of fierce struggles on the intercollegiate athletic courts and fields, often with conference championships hanging on the outcome of a game.

In the years following 1977, the rivalry took on a different twist, with the prize becoming a battered colander converted into a trophy awarded to the winner of each year's Broccoli Bowl. The trophy was presented at the end of a day of field day activities involving students from each school, games such as the sack race, egg toss and tug-of-war. Eventually, the bowl fever waned and the Broccoli Bowl died.

But earlier this school year, Student Government Association President Anneli Horner learned about the Broccoli Bowl and was intrigued. "One of the goals for SGA was to start bringing back some traditions of Bryan," she said in an interview in the Chattanooga Times Free Press. Another goal was to "hang out with the leaders from Covenant and Lee."

She contacted her counterparts at Covenant and Lee and proposed they work to revive this tradition, and the dream began to come to life. One thing has changed, however: the spelling of the name has changed to "BrCoLee," although the pronunciation is the same.

The new BrCoLee Bowl will debut April 23 at Lee University in Cleveland. Basketball, ultimate Frisbee and flag football are on the agenda along with traditional games such as the sack race and egg toss. The day will end with a praise and worship time led by bands from the three schools.

Nick Senter honored

Bryan College honored Nick Senter and his family April 1 for his contribution which made possible reinstatement of the college's baseball program and significant improvements to athletic facilities.

The baseball field, built as a result of the gift, was named the Mark H. and Rosabel F. Senter Field in honor of Mr. Senter's parents. The late Mrs. Senter was among the early trustees of the college.

During a ceremony held in the library because of inclement weather, baseball Coach Joel Johnson presented Mr. Senter with pictures of the baseball team and the sign naming the field. Long-time friend Erwin “Lat” Latimer recounted Mr. Senter’s support for athletic programs, specifically Dixie Youth Baseball, and his service on the Lookout Mountain town council.

Bryan President Dr. Stephen D. Livesay thanked Mr. Senter for his support of the college and his encouragement to the student-athletes who benefit from his gift. Click here to see pictures of the event.