Greetings from Bryan College.
One of the highlights of the past month was a wonderfully exciting (and satisfying) Bryan-Covenant soccer game. The Lions won 2-1, but there was more.
Coach Sandy Zensen sent this note, written by a parent of a Covenant player, to the Bryan family: “I truly believe last night two Christian colleges got it right. So often our Christian character gets checked at the door as we enter into the arena of athletic competition. But last night I witnessed great competitive intensity but within the context of Christian community. Wow! Both teams played their hearts out but I never sensed either team or their fans lost perspective on what really matters. Here you have this heated rivalry, but at halftime Bryan students were serving cold water to visiting Covenant fans. Then the night concluded with both teams praying together.”
We praise God for the kind of students He is bringing to Bryan College, and for the fact that their testimony is one that brings glory to His Name.
Coming Events
October
Oct. 12
Fall break begins after classes today.
Oct. 22
11 a.m., Rudd Auditorium. Dr. Ron Petitte introduces the new International Leadership Forum.
Tickets go on sale for the Hilltop Players’ production of “The Taming of the Shrew” through Oct. 26. Contact the box office at 423-775-7500.
Oct. 24
11 a.m., Rudd Auditorium, Marek Markus of Integra Venture, Slovakia, speaks as part of the International Leadership Forum.
Oct. 26
11 a.m., Rudd Auditorium, Nancy Pearcey, author of Total Truth, speaks as part of the International Leadership Forum.
Oct. 30
Noon, Rhea County Room, Graduate School and Professional Fair. Representatives from seminaries, graduate schools, and businesses will be on campus to present opportunities for students.
Oct. 31
Day of Prayer.
November 2007
Nov. 1
7:30 p.m., Rudd Auditorium, Shakespeare’s “The Taming of the Shrew” presented by Hilltop Players nightly through Nov. 3.
Nov. 7
4:30 p.m., Rudd Auditorium, junior vocal recital of Micah Pepper
Nov. 8
Illuminate, Prospective students come for an overnight college experience.
Nov. 9
Illuminate/Highlight, Highlight visitors join the Illuminate crowd to familiarize themselves with Bryan College.
7:30 p.m., Rudd Auditorium, Concert Series Concert: Musical Showcase, featuring members of Bryan College Music Department. This concert is free and open to the public.
E-Lumine
October 12, 2007
Articles in this issue:Bryan celebrates Lion Pride homecoming - [ Article Below ] Gifts support Bryan - [ Article Below ] Bryan offers DVD of Scopes Trial reenactment - [ Article Below ] Hilltop Players to present "Taming of the Shrew" - [ Article Below ] |
Bryan celebrates Lion Pride homecoming
Hundreds of alumni exhibited tons of Lion Pride as Bryan College celebrated Homecoming 2007 Oct. 5-7.
In addition to recognizing an alumna of the year and naming an honorary alumnus, the college paid tribute to the 1975, 1976 and 1977 NCCAA national champion soccer teams at a luncheon on Saturday and between the men’s and women’s soccer matches that afternoon. Luke Germann, captain of the 1977 squad, was inducted into the Bryan Athletics Hall of Fame at the awards dinner that night.
“Having the national champion soccer teams back was a special addition to our Lion Pride homecoming,” Alumni Coordinator Warren Cole said. “Homecoming is a special time for the Bryan family, but being able to honor alumni for such a significant accomplishment made the weekend all the more memorable.”
Food was an important part of homecoming, with the Good Ole Days, 25th Anniversary Reunion and reunion dinners for the five-year classes on Friday night; departmental reunion lunches and the awards dinner on Saturday; and the second annual bonfire and s’mores after the awards dinner.
Jackie Perseghetti, a member of the Class of 1982, was 
honored as Alumna of the Year, saluting her achievements as a wife, mother, author, speaker and supporter of the college. Dr. Raymond Legg, chairman of the English Department, was named an honorary alumnus of the college.
honored as Alumna of the Year, saluting her achievements as a wife, mother, author, speaker and supporter of the college. Dr. Raymond Legg, chairman of the English Department, was named an honorary alumnus of the college. During the soccer game with Tennessee Temple—the Lions won 10-1—Jessi Hundley, a senior from Knoxville, Tenn., was crowned Homecoming Queen and Paul Gutacker, a senior from New Egypt, N.J., was crowned King.
Homecoming concluded with an alumni worship service, led by the Rev. Howard Burgoyne, ’82, and student Jessi Hundley.
Gifts support Bryan
Major gifts to the college recently have emphasized the importance of alumni support, Director of Advancement Steve Keck said.
As the academic year began, AT&T Tennessee Vice President Patsy Hazlewood presented Bryan President Stephen Livesay a check matching gifts to Bryan made by company employees. More recently, Rex Allen, owner of Pointe General Contractors, gave a gift reflecting his family’s and company’s commitment to education.
“One of the first things companies want to know when we approach them is how our alumni support the college,” Mr. Keck said. “The answer we give often influences how responsive a company or foundation is to our request.”
In some cases, companies will match dollar for dollar gifts made to Bryan by their employees; sometimes the matches are even greater. “We have information available about matching gift programs of thousands of employers across the country, and we would be happy to help our alumni and friends find out their employer’s policy on matching gifts,” Mr. Keck said.
The gift from Pointe General Contractors resulted from contacts several months ago between college staff and Pointe personnel, who presented a request to Mr. Allen. Robert F. Davis, advancement representative-at-large, said donations such as this happen when needs of the college match interests of the donor. “We are fortunate that a supervisor for Pointe General Contractors is a booster for Bryan College and was able to communicate his enthusiasm to Mr. Allen,” Mr. Davis said.
For more information about matching gifts programs or corporate gifts to the college, please contact Mr. Keck at 423-775-7581.
Bryan offers DVD of Scopes Trial reenactment
Bryan College’s critically acclaimed reenactment of the 1925 Scopes Evolution Trial has been filmed and produced on a DVD which college officials hope will help spark deeper study of that often-misunderstood event.
Because of a gift from a friend, the college was able to film “The Scopes Trial: Inherit the Truth” before the 20th annual Scopes Festival in July. Editing and duplicating was completed recently and the two-hour production is available from the Bryan bookstore.
Bryan President Dr. Stephen D. Livesay pointed out that, unlike “Inherit the Wind,” the new DVD “features actors speaking the words that were spoken that hot summer when one of the most significant trials of the 20th century took place.”
Accompanying the DVD is a study guide that includes a brief background for the play, an introduction of the “original cast” and the actors who portray them, and a bibliography for further study.
“While this is an educational opportunity, I trust viewers will enjoy this captivating community theater production,” Dr. Livesay said.
To order a copy of the DVD, contact the Bryan bookstore at 423-775-7271.
Hilltop Players to present "Taming of the Shrew"
Sharp tongues, quick wits and the meaning of marriage wrapped up in one of William Shakespeare’s favorite comedies will take center stage Nov. 1, as the Hilltop Players present “The Taming of the Shrew.”
Mr. Bernie Belisle, director of the theatre program, said he planned to do a Shakespeare play this fall and invited former student Monica Rollins Woodlief to direct. She chose the play.
“The Taming of the Shrew” has always been one of my favorites,” she said. “I admire Katherine so much that I wanted a chance to dig deep into her character, and this is it.” Mrs. Woodlief said the themes of what makes a marriage work and respect between individuals give the Elizabethan drama a timeless appeal.
The play tells the story of Petruchio and Kate, played by Rob Yates and Jessica Long, who are matched in wit and stubbornness but not so much in companionship. Kate (the Shrew) is determined never to marry and Petruchio is just as determined to marry her. Kate’s sister Bianca, played by Stacy Bradshaw, falls in love with Lucentio, played by Rob Hargraves, but is not allowed to marry until her older sister does.
Mr. Belisle, set and costume designer for the show, said, “I like to do Shakespeare plays in three-year rotations so that all the students will be exposed to Shakespeare because he was such an important part of history.”
Tickets go on sale Oct. 22, and can be purchased through the Bryan College Box Office, phone 423-775-7500.