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''Not that I have already obtained all of this, or have already arrived at my goal, but I press on to take hold of thatfor which Christ Jesus took hold of me. Brothers and sisters, I do not

consider myself yet to have taken hold ofIt. But one thing I do: forgetting whatIs behind and straining toward whatIs ahead, Ipress on toward the goal to win the prize for which God has called me heavenward In Christ Jesus."

-Philippians 3:12-14

Pursuit. Noun. An effort to secure or attain; a quest.

We ore all in pursuit of something. Friendships. Success.

A degree. A career. The person we're going to spend the rest of our lives with. Whatever it is, every single one of us ore in pursuit. And just like these verses say, we push forward with perseverance in order to achieve the things we desire.

Being a college student is all about pursuit. We're cur rently pursuing our education so that in a few years we can pursue a steady job. Then we con pursue buying our first home, building our family and acquiring financial stability.

We are beginning to pursue the crazy dreams and ideas that we've held so dear to our hearts from the time we were young children. We forget about the things that hold us down. We forget about the hurts and the tears and the pains of the post.

We put all of the challenges behind us and we chase the things we love. We pursue.

While we pursue our goals, ambitions, and desires, we must not forget the reason that we were placed on this earth-the ultimate pursuit. We are In pursuit of eternity. The possessions and status that we pursue here on Earth have no eternal value. We don't leave this life with anything in our hands. While the chase after those things is fun and enjoy able, we have to remember that Christ should be the one that

we are chasing after the most. If we are not pursuing Jesus and pursuing people to shore the Gospel with,then all of our other pursuits are meaningless. Jesus gives our lives, and our pursuits, value and purpose.

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When it comes to students

having fun on campus, many of these fun times and good memories are due to the efforts of those who

work in the student life department.

Michael Mayo, director of campus iife, has a iarge hand In organizing student activities, including homecoming, graduation, Fali Hay Day, Harvest Party and many more,

"We aiso heip with student-ied projects in advance that students want to put on," said Mayo,"like if SAB (Student Activities Board) wants to do a horseshoe tournament or a

flamingo bowi."

Another iarge aspect of the student iife division is

SOS, Student Orientation Staff,

which is spearheaded by Kerry Norrls, director of student success.

Through the SOS program, Norris also hopes that new freshman will take ownership of the campus and become a part of the "CBC family"

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Pursuit of Community The sense of belonging in a college is a very important. Student iife tries to embody that sense of belonging and reach out to all students to help them get involved.

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With CBC being a Christian campus,spiritual deveiopment is one of the major outcomes that the schooi hopes that students ieave with.

CBC and the city ot Conway otter a variety ot opportunities tor students to grow spiritually, such as chapel, Bible classes,small groups, mentorships, devotionals and college ministries. These activities aliow students to not oniy grow in their waik with Christ, but also to build relationships with iike-minded peopie.

Every traditional student must attend at least 11 chapel services each semester as weil as take three Bible classes. These on-campus requirements are

designed to provide students with knowiedge on spiritual topics and discipiines.

"Over this past year, I have increased my ievel ot knowiedge that I am more ot a sinner than I previousiy thought," says sophomore Jacob Bentley."And God is more holy than I have ever thought before."

There are also opportunities tor students to get invoived in spiritual lite ott campus. Many students,such as sophomore Preston Jones, attend Antioch's Perspec tive ministry on Wednesday nights.

"God has used Perspective as a refuge and a mid-week re-tiiiing ot God's Word tor stressed out stu dents," says Jones.

Other students are activeiy involved in the ministry ot City Church, which has services on Sunday mornings and Thursday nights. City Church emphasizes community building in its ministry.

"The friends I've mode there hove taught me that it's okay to share burdens, because we were meant to walkthrough lite together," says junior Megan Speer.

Students were given the option ot joining a small group in the tail semester, where they studied the book, "The Jesus I Never Knew" by Philip Yancey.Jones led one ot these small groups.

"Leading the smali group impacted my spirituai growth in many ways," Jones says. "I was abie to grow while helping others to grow."

In addition to being involved in various ministries, students take advantage ot opportunities to buiid inti mate friendships and oftentimes discuss spiritual matters over a cup ot coffee or lunch.

"Through conversations with friends I have been reminded how refreshing and encouraging it is to taik about Christ so openiy," says freshman Meredith Hammontree."It has pushed me to not keep my faith to

myself, but has shown me that my faith is something to be shared and displayed!"

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Ponies to Mustangs story by Jessica Sawyer

Mustangs Under Development(MUD)Week Is 0 time when new students,commonly colled "ponies", ore occlimoted to college lite ond OBO culture through different gomes ond octivities. These octivities took ploce August 15-20.

"MUD Week ollowed me to moke connections with students thot I wouldn't hove mode if I hod not ottended," sold freshmon Zoc Lee.

The week kicked off on August 15 with o compuswide Hunger Gomes Nerf wor. The four teoms(red, yellow, oronge ond green)"killed" eoch other with pool

specific distonce. For the big finoie,eoch teom took port in 0 compus tradition - o 30-foot mudslide. Overoll,the red teom emerged os the victors of MUD week.

Freshmon Jesse Wheot sold the Christ-like

compus otmosphere helped him hove confidence during MUD Week.

"Everyone wos interoctive," Wheot sold."It wos nice to see how even though we were complete strongers, everyone toiked like we were oil best friends."

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Kerry Morris,first yeor experience coordinotor, sold thot there wos more involvement this yeor thon in the post. The emphosis on the point system this yeor omped up the competitiveness,teom spirit ond community

Another mojor event wos Copture the Flog.

The gool wos for eoch teom to defend their flog while simultoneously ottempting to copture those of the opposing teoms. Once oil the flogs were coptured,the

"I feel like (the new students) reoily got to see who we ore os o community ond os o college," Norris sold."MUD Week is o reoily good introduction for them to

round ended. The first round wos o Ponies-oniy round,

see the OBO culture."

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generols for their teom.

Even senior Zoch Poteet remembers whot MUD Week wos oil obout.

On Thursdoy night,the Ponies officiolly groduoted to Mustongs otter the compus-wide MUD reioy. This reioy

"MUD Week is on introduction to opportunities thot will lost you o lifetime," sold Poteet.

noodles ond Nerf dorts. The rounds losted for obout 30

minutes,ond the teom with the most pioyers left won the

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Weekend of Winning story by CJ McClung

Over the weekend of Friday, October 16 and Saturday, October 17, the A.R. Reddin Fleldhouse was packed with screaming fans scarfing down food and winning door prizes and athletes preparing for their seasons in basketball and wrestling.

This was Mustang Madness.

were competitions held among students and staff

Including a free throw and three point competition.

At the end ot Friday night's activities, one lucky student had their name drawn for the chance to win a

$100 cosh prize if they were able to make a shotfrom half court. That student was freshman Jacob Pongle.

On Friday night the Lady Mustangs, varsity men and junior varsity men's teams played against each other in scrimmage games.

To keep the fans involved and interested,there were many items raffled off throughout the night. These ranged from cookies from a local bakery to gift cords to popular stores. Every student was given a raffle ticket tor attending the event. "i won a bog of peanut butter M&M's," said sophomore Jordan Lockhart. "It was nice but I was a little disappointed because the person whose name was drawn right after me won a gift card."

Pongle missed the first couple of shots, but he

mode his final one, making himself $100 richer.

"I felt extremely blessed that I was able to make that half-court shot because I had to make repairs on my phone and pay for groceries that week and i didn't have the money," said Pangle."I want to thank CBC for giving me the opportunity to shoot that half-court shot!"

Other students were excited and supportive when Pangle scored the winning basket.

"I dropped my phone when I was videoing Pangle making the half-court shot," says junior Megan Speer."I was in total shock and started screaming."

Along with door prizes being raffled off, there Gametime JV players freshmen Jonathan Rankin, Daniel

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Pregome Prep (Above)Coach Tyisha Amos taiks to the Lady Mustangs before their scrimmage starts.

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Old Tradition Turned New Story by Jessica Sawyer Since the traditional Fail Hay Day was twice rained out. Spring Hay Day was born in replacement.

With hay rides, horse shoes,tishing, paddie boating, an egg toss, and the opportunity to cook hotdogs and s'mores over the fire, the event was a way for all the students to be involved.

Spring Hay Day was held at the Riddle farm in Damascus on April 14. The goal of the event was to provide a relaxing atmosphere for the students and staff that attended.

Freshman Hunny Stephens said that she had a great time hanging out with her friends.

"My favorite part was the hay ride where (freshman) Mitch Goodwin and (freshman) Ryan Guyfon made us ail laugh really hard," said Stephens.

Katie Fleming, women's resident director for Dickson Hall,says fhat she also enjoyed Spring Hoy Day.

"I did a little bit of everyfhing of Spring Hoy

day," says Fleming,"i afe some delicious food, played some games and wenf on a hay ride! The mosf memorable thing for me was wafching fhe sunsef! If was a beaufiful reminder of how artistic God is."

Fleming also said that there was good student/ staff inferacfion at the Hay Day and mentioned how great it was to get to interact with students she doesn't see on a regular basis.

Jeff Riddle, physical education department chair, agreed with Fleming and said that watching students experience something that they don't normally get to do is one of his fovorife things. Based on this. Riddle considers this Spring Hay Day a success.

Fleming is already pumped for next year's Hay Day.

"I had a blast," said Fleming."This was my first Hay Day at CBC and it was amazing! i can't wait for next year's!"

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Deep Concentration Students begin Spring Hay Day with on intense egg toss bottle. The egg toss was one of the many games played during the event.

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Paddle Harder Freshmen Jade Woodrome and

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A Tradition to Treasure Story by Catey Payne Being a favorite among the events held at CBC, Harvest Party Is a formal dinner thaf has been a long standing tradition. Every year, the Student Activity Board (SAB) gets together and plans the details of this much awaited night.

"It's a time to allow students to break away from some of fhe rouflne of fhe semester to enjoy something

different with friends," says Michael Mayo, director of campus life.

Because the women ask the men to this event. It gives 0 different spin on formols.

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Harvest Party starts In Bruce Hall as the men arrive shortly after the women. The ladles line up In a hallway on the second floor and the men line up In the lobby below. Tradition has It that the men buy flowers for fheir dote and give It to them when they reach the bottom of the stairs. The couple then pauses together for 0 picture.

"I absolutely love the port where the girl walks down the stairs! It kind of makes me feel like a Disney princess," says junior Amanda Glover. "I love getting flowers because It's something you con keep for weeks after the event has ended. Therefore being a constonf reminder of all the fun I had!"

Beauty and the Beast was this year's theme with rose petals decorating the stairs of Bruce Hall and the tables of the dining hall, along with roses In gloss jars.

Glover soys this theme gave the SAB lots of freedom for some really cool decorations Ideas.

Not only did Glover and Carter Mayo help plan Harvest Party, but they also got voted king and queen of the evening.

"I was extremely excited to be queen and It's a memory I will cherish forever," soys Glover.

Carter Mayo soys It's fun fo watch the girls dress up and have the spotlight on them.

"I love seeing their smiles and seeing how special It makes them feel," he says.

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Hear ye! Hear ye! Under King Henry ill, the royai singers and the merry townsfolk celebrated the eighth annual Madrigal Feast on Dec. 4-6 in the year of our Lord, 2015.

"A lot of people wont to go to a dinner theater, you know, for a date night, so most people who might not neces

The music department's Madrigal Feast is a yearly celebration held during the Christmas season. The feast

of view," Mariow says.

is set in the Renaissance era and is a light-hearted dinner theater performance.

According to Jim Turner, co-chair of the fine arts department. Central Baptist College's particular madrigal feast Is one of a kind.

Henry Smiley, chair of iiferature and language arts department, wrote The King's Court over twenty years ago. toer 6r the vristmas

reason the Madrigal Feast is important because of the way It presents the Gospel.

Most traditional feasts contain drinking songs, some ques tionable humor and scenarios.

"Smiley wrote our feast from the perspective of a Christian king who just came back from a journey to Beth lehem," Turner said. "On his return, his kingdom celebrates

with feasting as he recounts his journeys and the entire feast celebrates the Christ child."

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sarily hear the Gospel will get to hear it through a cool point Sophomore Preston Jones agrees and adds that the Madrigal Feast is a good opportunity to encourage other students to get involved in choir.

"It is Important for recruiting. We had a few people

(join) fhis year as a product of fhe feast," Jones says.

The event also serves as a fundraiser for the choirs.

Every choir member receives 40 percent of ticket sales to go towards the cost of fhe spring choir tour. This year, the choirs will be touring in St. Louis, Mo. and Chicago, III. According to Turner, the feast was considered a success.

"Anytime students engage In learning, it is suc cessful - nof fo mention selling out ail three nights, making money for the student choir tour, and having fun in the process," Turner said.

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The air filled with the smell ot tunnel cakes as

students played carnival games,colored shirts at a tie-dye station and jumped In a moon-bounce house.

These festivities took place on Friday, February 19, and students, alumni and their children were all Invited to attend.

The mustang carnival was just one ot the events that took place during Homecoming week.

Monday through Thursday was packed with events tailored specifically tor students.

"In years past. Homecoming has really been focused on alumni," says Michael Mayo, director ot campus lite.

This year students got their own share ot events. Including a hall decorating contest, the CBC Freeze and a wing-eating contest. Events later In the

In the Story Library. Rita Hoshaw,the widow ot CBC's former president, Ralph Bradley Hoshaw,donated many ot his personal belongings to the library, Lowry says.

"She has everything from when he was a student here to when he was president," says librarian Rachel Whittlngham.

The donated Items Included Hoshaw's

degrees, diplomas and pictures, along with his clarinet and a gold pocket watch given to him by CBC's Class ot 1984.

Finishing out the Homecoming weekend were two basketball games on Saturday afternoon,the Lady Mustangs at 2 p.m. and the Mustangs at 4 p.m. Both teams played against Hannlbal-LaGrange University

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In addition to the Mustang Carnival on Friday, the school held a Stampede Open House and chill

Between the games,the Homecoming Court was presented. Including the new Homecoming Queen, senior Alyssa Fontlllas.

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On Saturday, February 20, Homecoming events continued with an SOS Reunion in the Com

munity Room from 10-11 a.m. This was followed by the "I was honored to be selected to be port ot the Alumni and Friends Luncheon,attended by 130 alumni. homecoming court this year," says Bender."I had a lot "The alumni luncheon Is where we see the big ot tun and made a lot ot memories with some awesomgest number come back," says Meagan Lowry, alumni some girls." coordinator.

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Mustang Pride Mustang fans showed lots of

spirit with signs and chants.

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Recognizing Hard Work Story by Jon Sims

Central Baptist College hosted Its 2016 Athletic Awards Banquet on Monday, April 25. The event was held In the Chlldress Dining Hall with Shawn Hammontree, pastor of student ministries at Antloch Baptist Church, serving as Master of Ceremonies for the event. The coveted Highest team CPA award was given to the CBC Softball team with a CPA of 3.446.

The women's soccer team had four awards to

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present. The Mustang award was presented to Danielle HIghtower and Allyson Lamb was given the Player of the Year award. Senior Terra Hendrlcks was recognized for scoring the most goals In a single season In CBC and Is now the All Time Leading Goal Scorer In school history.

The men's soccer team presented three awards. The Mustang Award was given to Hector Lopez, the Offensive

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The golf program awarded Male Golfer of the Year to Austin Harmon and the Mustang Award to Jody Mercer.

The women's basketball team presented three awards. The Mustang Award was given to Hottle Horton, the Offensive Award to Rachel Etherlngton and the Defensive Award to Aaliyah Block.

Men's basketball recognized four athletes. The Mustang Award was presented to senior James Brown, the Offensive Award to Fred Albright and the Defensive Award to Mike Evans. Jalyn McBrlde was the last basketball player awarded a plaque for being ranked fourth In the notion In Assist/Turnover Ratio In NAIA Division I basketball.

The Softball team gave their Mustang Award to Alysso Fontlllos, the Hordhot Award to Whitney Wade, and

The volleyball team awarded the Mustang Award to Roley Thompson and Lenee Gibson, and the Most Improved Player Award went to Kolln Woods.

Baseball recognized Jolln Lowson with the Mustang Award.

Lyie MIddleton, athletic director. Is happy with the progress that the teams made this year, and looks forward to the future of the Mustangs. "(The) teams have made a solid run In the new conference," soys MIddleton. "Finishing In the middle of the pack Is good to teed off of going Into next season."

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story by Mcti Spencer As the school year winds down, many students hole up In the library, cotfee shops or their bedrooms to study and cram before finals.

Sometimes,though,a break from studying con be a great relief to stressed students.

Spring Fling gave students an opportunity to poke their heads out of the books and enjoy their coliege community.

even a gome of lacrosse.

"The biggest lawn game was the lacrosse game we had," said Lewis.

After the campus activities were finished around 7:30 p.m.,those who attended Spring Fiing were able to travel to Conwoy Bowl, and bowl three free gomes together to conclude the evening.

"The teachers did an amazing job," said freshman Austin Lewis,"and we appreciate all the hard work they did for us in putting this on."

"Bowling was good," said James,"I did terrible at bowling, but it was also fun!"

Provided at Spring Fling was a spread of seafood,inciuding crawfish and shrimp, in addition to chicken, potatoes, corn,spicy mushrooms and

evening,though, because it took away from study

cookies.

"The corn was really tasty," said sophomore Dillon East."I had like four pieces. I'm not a big seafood fan,though."

Sophomore Matt James also agreed with East that the food was great, and he loved the fact that there was also free Kona Ice.

Aiong with food. Spring Fling inciuded many games,inciuding Kan Jam,Spikebaii, Frisbee and

James did have one concern about the

time so close to the end of the semester.

"I thought it was good, I liked the evening," said James,"but I think they should do more events at the beginning of the semester when we aren't busy."

East concluded,though,that he very much enjoyed the evening.

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the whole year. SOS helps new students to meet people and build relationships.

Whatever organization a student decides to join, Norrls believes that they will form friendships and bonds In that group.

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This organizafion has 300 chapters across the

Since 1922,Alpha Chi has been "making scholarship effective for good" on coliege campuses. Af Central Baptist Coiiege speciticaliy,22 students were

annually. It is one of the most prestigious national honor's

chosen to join this notional honor society's program at the

societies available to college students.

United States, and on average, inducts 12,000 members

Junior Lenee Gibson was ottered acceptance in

2016 awards ceremony.

Students ore chosen tor Alpha Chi by being in

to CBC's Alpha Chi chapter this year. "i decided to join Alpha Chi," said Gibson,

the top 10 percent of their entire institution, and by being junior, senior or graduate ievei, having taken at ieast 30

"because it is an honor to be selected for such a high

hours from their current schooi.

academic achievement."

Stephen Raines, assistant professor of history and politicai science, presented the awards to those who couid attend the ceremony on Aprii 24.

"We had so many to be invited and accepted," said Raines."It was a banner year. Twenty-two out of the

Alpha Chi derives its name from the first letters of the Greek word Aletheia, meaning "truth," and Xapakthp, meaning "character." The society's motto comes from John 8:32, which says "You shall know the truth and the truth shall make you tree."

"The honor of being inducted into Alpha Chi is a

24 people Invited accepted the invitation. I wish more hod

blessing for which I am very fhankful," said junior Clay

showed up, oniy about 1/3 did,tor their sakes,so they couid have been in the group photo."

The first year CBC participated in Aipha Chi, It

expected to moke this achievement before coming to

was a much smaller group. There were only five students

CBC. I am convinced that the initiative and drive it took to

invited, and oniy three accepted the offer.

earn this honor is a gitt from God."

Nance, who was also inducted,"i never would have

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Choir Story by Moti Spencer The five senses are incredible mechanisms. Cre

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piece is an accomplishment."

Freshman Mackenzie Crocker sees choir as not

the innumerable pains and pleasures otthis world. One ot

only an opportunity to express her talents and passion,

these five senses,sound,enables us to experience one ot

but as a ministry.

the most exquisite gifts given to mankind: music.

There is a program at Central Baptist College

"There are moments in some ot the perfor mances that I've been so overwhelmed by the words

that specializes in delivering this gift to those across the

written to express what our God has done," said Crocker,

nation. In a way that sends many listeners through the

"that it's hard to be focused on the tact that we are per

highs and lows ot emotion while they listen to their melo

forming, and not at a worship service."

Junior Clay Nance says that students should join

dies-the Concert Choir.

Zach Poteet, a senior and five-year member ot the ast

choir, has been singing ever since he was a small child,

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choir because it becomes like a family, and helps mem bers meet new people.

"I've made some great friends because ot choir,"

affords him the opportunity to be a port ot something that

said Nance,"and am very thankful tor each one ot them.

he can use his talents with.

Choir is a great support system as well. Any time some

"I got involved with choir," said Poteet,"because I

love this Idea ot singing as one with several other people.

one has a need that they would like prayer tor, we always take time out ot practice to pray right then."

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The 2015-2016 school year has been one filled with many events and memories not soon be forgotten as they are published permanently in the Carillon yearbook.

coherent book,similar to individual pieces forming a

This year's edition of the Carillon is led by co-editors junior

year.

Addie Bender and senior CJ McClung. McClung oversees content creation while Bender runs the planning, designing and the working of spreads.

"This year we split the staff a little differently than In the past, and that's how CJ and I are co-editors," says

puzzle. Sophomore Hannah Bowen,yearbook spread designer,said that she has enjoyed being on staff this

"Being a part of design has grown my interest tor it," Bowen soys.

Not only has the staff captured memories of the campus through photos and stories, they have also created memories with their fellow staff members.

Bender.

Bender and McClung say readers can expect differences between this year's Carillon and past

yearbooks. A major example of this Is the academic spreads, which highlight an individual student from each department and Include an intographic giving detailed statistics about that department. "The department stories ore no longer focused primarily upon writing about the

"We've had a blast this year," McClung says."We have a great team and we have shared many laughs and tun times."

This year's team is one of the biggest yearbook staff's in CBC history, allowing tasks to be completed with greater ease.

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department, but if has a student focus," McClung says.

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Hole in One story by Jessica Sawyer

Fall 2015 welcomed a change fo the sports dynamic on campus:the addition of disc golf.

Disc golf is similar fo tradifional golf, but instead of using golf clubs, players use a varlafion of discs like puffers and drivers. The objective is to throw the disc at a target, which is usually a metal basket,said Michael Mayo, director of housing and sfudenf acfivities.

The disc golf feam currently consists of nine players,fhe majority of which are male. Senior Zach

Poteef is the president of the disc golf team because he Is the only senior on the team and has the most experience In the sport.

"I'm in charge of getting the team together for practices,finding fournaments for them to play In, and making sure the team is prepared," Poteet says.

The lone female,freshman Jade Williams,says she wishes that more girls would join the team.

four members," Williams says."Since you can't play boys and girls together, I can't enter any tournaments because I'm the only girl. I could do Individual stuff, but as a collegiate team, we couldn't play unless we have other girls on the team."

The team has not participated in any official collegiafe fournaments as of yet, but has plans to do so in the future.

"Our main goal for this spring semesfer is community involvement,so we're getting in touch with a lot of fhe disc golf club teams that are around fhe

region," says Mayo."We're going to be doing work for some of fhe disc golf courses in fhe region and then we're going fo be puffing on clinics for the community.

We're really just preparing tor the fall when we get to play a regional tournament that gets us the opportunity to play at the national tournament of collegiate disc golf."

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The Minister's Association is dedicated to making sure that ministry students are weli-equipped tor their future careers as pastors or ministers and guiding those students oiong their walk with God. This is occompiished through feilowship, preaching and finding opportunities for students to preach.

Martin Jameson, assistant professor of Bibie, is fhe head of the Minister's Association. Jameson feeis that the association is essential to the future ministries of the

roughiy 20 students that are part of the association. "it's on opportunity to hong out with peopie who wiii be going into the some career path as you," Jameson soys.

Junior Cioy Nonce agrees with this saying that feiiowship is important to oii entering the ministry and that severai of his closest friends ore port of the Minister's Association.

"it gives us a chance of coming together and building relationships with our fellow brothers," soys junior Dillon Nix. Each semester, the MAs have multiple pastors come to speak to the students. Jameson soys that the speakers are there to encourage the students. He says

they help give spiritual insights to the MA students.

"He always has really good speakers to come and pour into us," Nonce says.

Nance says that the preachers have helped the students with time management and prayer, among other things. Nix soys that this semester, the speakers have included Jordan Bowen, Jason Auitman and Larry Pillow.

Finally, the MAs help students by finding them opportunities to preach. Jameson says he and the other MAs advisors are contacted by churches looking for someone fo preach for them.

"Any time Dr. Jameson hears about a preaching opportunity he'll present it to the Minister's Association," Nonce says.

Through these methods, the MAs help ministerial students prepare for fheir future. Nonce says that the association is very helpful to the ministry. Nix says that the MAs prepare them in ways they didn't think about.

"The MAs really offers several things to a young preacher," Nance says. "Spiritual guidance, feiiowship, and resources fhey would not otherwise have access to."

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The definition of leadership is "the position or function of a leader, a person who guides or directs a group."

getting the privilege to hove the president and vice presi dent for advancement pour in to our lives," said Abel.

In addition to meeting twice per month to work in order to be a leader at Central Baptist College,

you may have to get up at the crack of down.

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ship Council must do twice per month to meet with Presi

on leadership development,the members of PLC ore working on a class project to impact current and future students at CBC.

"We're going to try and put a new intramural field

dent Terry Kimbrow and Vice President for Advancement

by the library," said senior Alyssa Fontillos."We're also

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going to try and touch up the Cafe 52 area."

"The purpose of PLC is leadership development,"

Members of this group say they try to live out the

said Fauik."So President Kimbrow and i started this so

principles learned in their day-to-day lives, striving to lead

that we could take a group of students who already had

in a humble and honorable way. Members also wish to

leadership qualities or potential to for those qualities to

take the things they learn in to their lives otter graduation.

be developed, and develop that leadership more."

Junior Kristo Abel, along with the other mem

"Now i detinitely don't moke my way the only way," said Fontiiias."I'm open to other leaders giving

bers of PLC,take part in many CBC activities, including

ideas, because there may be better ideas that work

working the BMA meetings, homecoming,graduation and

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The Tower Radio gives Central Baptist College students a voice among their peers.

The Tower Radio station untortunateiy was off the air in the spring semester due to issues with the streaming service. However,these issues have been resolved, and most

of DJs and producers from the fall semester say they are ready to come bock in full force for the 2016-2017 school year.

"What I loved the most was that we didn't have many restrictions as to what we could do or say as long as it stayed within CBC's rules and as long as we represented our school well," said Bentley.

The show never extended two hours,so there was

no conflict with any of his classes or other activities, he said.

There were also some great memories made with the show.

"My favorite memory was probably the day that Zach Junior Stephanie Battles was a OJ for the Dickson Chicks radio show with sophomore Deekota Polk. Their show consisted mostly of contemporary Christian music and devotionals, but that didn't stop memories from being made

failed transitions(between songs and the talk show)," Bentley said."He just blundered it every single time. That's the hard thing with radio, if you laugh you hove to control it or get away from the mike as quick as possible."

in the radio room. Battles originally joined the staff just to try something new,and throughout the semester she said she began to hove a lot of fun with it.

"I loved being able to communicate God to others in a way that I never couid before," said Battles.

There were also some very serious moments in the radio room where the DJ's would pray in the middle of transitions to keep them focused and doing well, explained Bentley.

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broadcasted the show When Grace Meets Truth. Being on the radio was Bentley's first media job and a completely new experience for him.

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From majoring in psychology and counseling to working with troubled kids at a youth home, Sanders strives to achieve her goals while honoring Christ.

"I'm currently Dr. (Aaron) New's office assistant," said Sanders. "I also work at a youth home in Little Rock as a mental health care

professional. I watch the kids and process with them about their behavior."

Growing up, Sanders attended church services at Fellowship Bible Church in Little Rock.

She was also very close to her younger brother, who is 18 years old, butwasn't OS close with her older

so I like being at CBC," said Sanders.

While living in her home in Little Rock, she did Bible quizzing at her friend's church, and very much enjoyed it. She oiso attended Heath Valley summer camp from eighth grade to her junior year in college, serving as a counseior from tenth grade to her final year of attendance.

In the fall of 2016, Grace will marry Jaron Sherrill, a former CBC student. After she graduates in May, she wants to take a year off and work somewhere with the potential for moving up. After that, she would like to go bock to school and become 0 licensed counselor.

siblings.

"My older siblings were mostly out of the house," said Sanders. "They were six and nine years

"In 10 years I'll be 32. I'll probably have two or three kids, and I think I want to homeschool my kids until middle school. I may want to be working port time as well. I picture myself as a homeschool

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With his dad, physical education deportment chair Jetf Riddle, being employed at Central Baptist College tor over 20 years. Riddle has grown up around the school and says it was just natural for him to attend coilege here.

He Is majoring In general studies and minoring in recreation leadership. On campus.

Riddle is involved in intromurals and the fishing ;team.

"Me and Cody Goff pretty much started the fishing team here," Riddie says. "Through that we've been able to have a brotherhood of guys to fish. I've been able to make a lot of friends that I hope to hove for a lifetime."

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Riddle, who married junior Chelsea Reichert over the summer, soys he proposed in December at Silver Dollar City in Branson, Mo. and used a visit to the Silver Dollar City Santa Claus as part otthe engagement event.

"(Santa Claus) gave me the ring as a present to give to her and I opened it up and proposed to her," Riddle said.

Riddle states that his grandpa has been the

most influential person in his life and has helped shape him into the man that he is today.

"He's a good example of showing what hard work and staying strong in your faith gets you,"

When considering his career goals, there Is one thing that he for sure doesn't wont to do.

"I don't like cleaning bathrooms," Riddle soys. Riddie soys. "He's hod a successful farm and overall His current job at Conway Parks and successful life."

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Hailing from Marshall, Horton comes from a very close family, and is especially close with her grandparents. She's attended Eastside Missionary Baptist her entire life, of which her grandparents are the only founding members left.

She is also a tough country girl, having been

raised to love the outdoors.

"I was basically raised in the woods hunting

or fishing on the Buffalo Notional River," said Horton.

"My whole family hunts and fishes. We also scuba dive and spear fish in Bull Shoals Lake...We live on

the some form that my great, great grandpa homesteaded."

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After obtaining her biology undergraduate degree, Horton will pursue graduation from optometry school to be on eye doctor.

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Hailing from Dunlap,Iowa, Espinoza is a physi cal education major pursuing a career in teaching

sity and tough situations throughout his lifetime, but through encouragementfrom his high school coach and his grandfather, he has consistently persevered

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Being the oldest of four siblings, Espinoza was the first to moke the critical decision on choosing whereto attend college. He considered playing sports at the collegiate level at different schools but after being contacted by wrestling coach Ken Prophete,

"Keep your chin up," Espinoza says. "It doesn't matter how hard life hits you...keep getting up and keep moving forward through all of the adversity that it will throw at you."

Because of the people that have poured into his life, Espinoza wants to pour into the lives of others.

"I've been helped,so I just wont to pay it for ward to everybody else," Espinoza says.

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"Wrestling has taught me quite a few life les-

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Espinoza's biggest excitement about coming to CBC was the opportunity to experience a new place and meet new people and he says that his expectations hove definitely been met.

"I've ended up developing relationships with people that I never thought I would develop one with,"

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Senior Ross Westbrook originally come to CBC to ploy baseball, but he found his calling in the field of psychology and social services with a minor In counseling.

"Psychology and social services is the only thing that interests me in school because I like working with people and helping people," said Westbrook.

Westbrook admits that his first dream job would be a major league baseball player, but his second would be any job that would allow him to make a difference.

"I want to work with children," said Westbrook."I

just wont to help people that have nowhere to go."

Working with people con be a great opportunity to spread the word of God.

"I feel like with helping people,they're in situations where they're open to hear about faith," said Westbrook."I think the people I will be helping will need encouragement and that's when I can present the gospel to them."

Westbrook feels that CBC has given him the support and skills he needs to witness his faith to others.

"The students and teachers are so encouraging

and strong in their faith," said Westbrook."They set on example for everyone else."

Westbrook has had many people influence him during his career at CBC,including chair of the behavioral sciences department, Aaron New, head baseball coach, Aaron Brister, and assistant professor of psychology and social services, Oscar Gomez.

Brister is the person that Westbrook feels has made the biggest impact on his life. Westbrook explains that it was Brister that helped him build his identity in Christ instead of baseball or other worldly things.

"I already had a foundation for my faith, but he has really helped me grow in my walk with Jesus," Westbrook said.

After he graduates in the spring of 2016, Westbrook's plan is to return to his hometown and hopefully work at a homeless shelter.

"I just want to help people that are lost find a place," Westbrook said."I think my purpose is to help people."

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Martin Jameson, assistant professor of Bible He has always wanted to be a pastor, which Is his profession in addition to teaching, His favorite quote Is "deeper message, broader ministry,"

He has been teaching here for five years.

Virgil Porter, assistant professor of Bible His favorite course to teach Is Life of Paul,

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that he says have both been helpful to his spiritual growth.

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In addition to taking classes. Lee attends

"I hope that. In my ministry, I can help people and teenagers come to know Christ as their personal Savior," says Lee.

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She did not always want to be a college professor, in fact she started college as a premed major.

She believes that education is more than simply learning facts, Education is learning how to learn. In order to be successful in the workplace students hove to be willing to learn.

Kotherine Ligon, assistant professor of Business Her favorite course to teach is business management.

She always exceled in education so she decided to pursue a career in it. She feels like she can make an impact through education.

Her philosophy on teaching is that it's important to help students bridge today's material to tomorrow's goals.

Heather Solano, assistant professor of Business Her favorite course to teach is Accounting I because she enjoys seeing the iightbuib go off in students' heads when they begin to understand.

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Fish is involved in choir. Chamber Choir and

Tower Radio and also works for the maintenance depart ment.

"Choir and Chamber Choir helps me with voice development," said Fish."These activities help me to pay my bills."

Along with the campus activities. Fish also works atTacos 4 Lite, which he says helps him feel like a better person due to the restaurant's mission: tor every meal purchased, a meal is provided tor children in a foreign country.

know,"said Fish.

Fish said the field he is heading into is not friendly to those with faith.

"The media world is not inviting to Christians as a whole," said Fish. "All I can do is live my lite as an example."

Although there has been a trend in recent years to make taith-based movies. Fish said he thinks the approach should change from making movies and shows with taith-based themes to Christians focusing more on being examples of living a Christian lite on the set.

Fish soys he has figured out the definition of success by looking at his father. He defines success as not how much money someone has, but having a loving family and a lite that honors and serves God.

One person on campus who has helped Fish is Ann Gardner, his academic adviser.

"She has helped me find answers I didn't

"It does not matter how many years you live, but what you do in those years that defines you," said Fish.

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was there and he understood what i was going through,"

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Poteet soys."He helped me get back up and pursue

music again."

Community has been a highlight of Poteet's

Poteet says that his purpose In life Is to be the best leader that he can be and lead others to follow the

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Lord, who he came to know as he finished high schooi.

that he has made.

He uses music as a platform to minister to others. "i hove a passion for music and wanted to use

"My community around CBC Is practically the

choir," Poteet says."They have been my family when

that gift to the best of my ability," Poteet soys,"i hope to

I'm here In Conway the last 5 years and i wouldn't trade

help out on the worship team at the church I attend, if i

them for anything In the world."

stay In Conway, hopefully that's City Church."

Poteet Is also active on campus outside of the

has had and says that he appreciates the help of his

choir room. He loves to spend his spore time playing disc golf, singing, playing piano, and driving remote

academic adviser. Earl Johnson.

control cars. But ultimately, his goal is to use the gifts

Poteet is thankful for the professors that he

that the Lord has blessed him with for the sake of the

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in understanding music," says Poteet. "i plan to use my experience In music to help

Poteet also said that the biggest Impact anyone

reach others In ministry and in the church," said Poteet.

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Earl Johnson, Fine Arts department co-chair His favorite course to teach is Hymnology.

His favorite thing about being a college professor Is Interacting with the students, seeing them grow in their knowledge of music theory, classical and sacred music, and hearing them learn to perform more musically.

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Fontiiias said that she feels like God has called

her to coach softbaii and possibly be involved in athletic administration.

"i know that's what I'm supposed to do. I've tried

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thing to look forward to than worldly things and material things," she says.

Fontiiias is also very involved on campus and in the community. Besides softbaii, she is a part of the Student Orientation Staff, works in student services, is on the President's Leadership Council, Softbaii Lead ership Council, and she is a part-time math tutor. Oft campus, she leads a small group at Marian Park Baptist

other majors out...but doing volunteer stuff with the girls in softbaii i just knew that this is what i (need) to do," she

Church, and she's been involved in the Faulkner County Day School with the softbaii team. These things have

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improved her work ethic, patience, and have benefited her in other ways too. "it got me out of my comfort (zone) by getting to help students. Student services helped me get real-world experience," she soys.

Fontiiias has had many positive influences in her lite here at CBC, including her softbaii coach Kristen Drage, kinesioiogy department chair Aaron Brister, and

After graduation, Fontiiias hopes to be a gradu ate assistant here at CBC and to get her master's degree in education at UCA. She wants to coach college softbaii and teach sports psychology. it she becomes a college coach, Fontiiias plans on sharing the gospel with her team by living it out and trying to be a good role model tor them.

"There's only so tor you can go with planting a seed without pushing (the players) away," she says.

Fontiiias is confident that God's purpose tor her is to influence other people and lead them to Christ.

director of student services Rachel Steeie. Fontiiias said

that they've ail been excellent role models, and have

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Janice Bowen, assistant professor of math Her favorite courses to teach are any course algebra related.

Her teaching philosophy is summed up in one word: relationships, Her Bachelor's degree is in petroleum engineering.

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Senior Ryan Johnson is pursuing a goals revolve around basketball at the high moth minor in addition to his history major. school level.

He is the only student with a minor in math at "Honestly, my dream job would be on CBC,and decided to do so because the math a coaching staff in the NBA," says Johnson. major isn't offered.

"But I want to coach basketball and be a Johnson,a transfer student from

Dallas Baptist University,came to CBC in the spring of 2014 because it is closer to his hometown of Sherwood,AR and he

math teacher."

His favorite class at CBC has been Business Calculus.

Johnson has enjoyed his time playing center field as a part of the baseball program and loves playing under Brister and the rest of the coaching staff. More than anything, he enjoys the time with his teammates and

"It is a math that can be applied to everyday life, especially in the business world," says Johnson.

Although a baseball player by trade, Johnson enjoys watching different sports and playing basketball.

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Johnson is set to graduate in May of 2016 and is planning to pursue a master's degree in education at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock.. Even though Johnson played baseball at CBC, his career

"Don't give up," says Johnson."Moth can be very difficult and time consuming, but if you really enjoy it just push through the rough patches because you will definitely

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Her favorite course to teach is Botany, She wants to teach student responsibility and accountability,

critical, creative and bold thinking, questioning, problem solving, communication and that science is for everyone.

She oiso seeks to octiveiy engage students.

Elizabeth Gomez, professor of chemistry She has been at the coilege for eight years.

She enjoys all the courses she teaches, She was trained to be a teacher and she ioves teaching at

Central Baptist College because of the Christian environment it offers students and professors.

The hardest courses she teaches in the science department are chemistry and physics.

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Her teaching philosophy is deveiop a scientific mind involving God's creation and life.

She has always wanted to be a college professor.

Her favorite part of teaching Is the topics she gets to teach,

Latasha Smith, assistant professor of biochemistry Her favorite course to teach is General Pharmacology.

Being a college professor wasn't her original plan, but she decided to teach at CBC because she wanted to explore

teaching as a career. She also wanted to gain experience teaching in a Christian environment.

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Making the journey from Texas to Arkansas tor college,sophomore Mokoye Key Is pursuing o biology degree, desiring to become on oncologist or family practitioner and use medicine as on opportunity to shore the Gospel on a global scale.

"I believe that the Lord wonts me to be in the

medical field and hove a heart tor missions," soys Key. Key said that she has a passion tor the medical field because she believes it con help her build relationships with others and open the door to sharing the Gospel by providing tor their physical needs.

She has been on multiple international mission

trips, traveling to Panama and Ukraine and she Is heading to Romania in the summer ot 2016. Key has also worked as a counselor at Daniel Springs Camp.

She has not mode it to this stage in life alone, stating that her mom has had a major positive impact on her lite, consistently supporting her.

"My mom has been encouraging me to follow God

Key said that her mother is very caring and open to people when talking about God. "My mom loves to help people and follow the Lord," said Key. Key has also said that her academic adviser, Elizabeth Gomez, professor of chemistry, has been a great help to her because Gomez has been both encouraging and understanding in helping Key to hove a better knowledge of science.

Currently a member of the Rotaroct Club, Key soys the club makes her feel more open to the world because

of Its outgoing nature and the fact that membership is open to the public. Key said that because of this, she feels

more confident about approaching people and initializing relationships.

In her free time. Key loves to take part In archery, painting, and hanging out with her family and friends.

"Most of all, I love mission work with all my heart," said Key.

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Senior Jody Mercer's love for golf brought him to OBO from Arkansas Tech University three years ago.

Mercer said that he is majoring in history because it can possibly help him get a job as a golf coach and because he's always had an interest in history.

"It I can't find a college level job, I can always coach the high school level with a history degree and get a job that way," said Mercer.

Dusty Bender,sociai studies department chair, has been an encouraging advisor when it comes to academics as well as Mercer's personal lite.

"Not only is he a good teacher...he's a reaiiy good person. He genuinely cores about how well you're doing," said Mercer.

Mercer was awarded the department's John L. Ferguson award in the spring of 2015. This award is given to students who hove a passion tor history and have superior knowledge ot how to discover and relate historical tacts.

Mercer said other professors in the history

department have also helped prepare him to be abie

to use his degree by teaching relevant information in a relaxed setting.

"It I'm comfortable,I'm able to learn and have

a better shot ot being successful In the classroom," he said.

Mercer beiieves his purpose in lite is to help other people.

"I'm one ot those people who can't say no,

especially with schooiwork. I'm good at helping people it they need It," he said.

Mercer's tavorite part ot CBC is the smoil size,saying that he has been able to know the other protessors and students well. He also likes the selection ot history courses ottered. "Pretty much every one I've had to take...there's been some kind ot interest in it. I

enjoyed the subject matter," he said.

Mercer says that one ot the greatest positive Influences in his iite have been his grandparents.

"They've always supported me in my decisions,even it my decisions were questionable. They taught me how to act. They really support me," he said.

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He teaches because it's his calling. He's taught elsewhere and knows this Is where he's supposed to be.

He's always wanted teach, but did not think it would be at the collegiate level, ppwiliwi

Stephen Raines, assistant professor of social studies His favorite course to teach is American National Government,

He often tells his students, "if you aren't your own worst critic, somebody else will be," The weirdest thing he's done in the classroom is speak in an Irish accent for the whole class period after everyone passed a quiz.

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The Mustangs' athletic pro grams are undergoing a lot of changes,such as playing in a new conference,the introduction

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Lyie Middleton, athletic director, expiains how the sports programs and information services are

evoiving, "We have added to the

sports information area," says Middieton,"improving the ath letic website,(which) informs recruits, parent, and CBC alumni how teams and players are doing on a broader scaie."

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As a collegiate athlete, you always relish the opportunity to ploy gomes or matches on your home field, court or turf. You get to sleep in your own bed, it only takes a short drive to get to the gome and your friends are often there to support you. There is comfort in the familiarity, plus routines and rituals that can't be done anywhere else.

The Mustang volleyball team seldom hod that luxury.

The Mustangs started the season played 24 matches on the road, often having multiple matches each day of fhe weekend for four weekends straight.

Sophomores Lenee Gibson and Raiey Thompson agreed that the hardest parts of fhe schedule were fatigue from playing and the hours spent on the bus.

Add on 5:45 a.m. practices, and the challenges that come with playing in a new conference, and one might find reason for panic.

"The passion for the game helps us get

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Although the team's schedule was a difficult

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"The teams that we (played) against have prepared us for conference ploy, because they have been tough," Gibson said."With our tough new conference, we needed a tough preseason in order for us to succeed in our conference."

The Lady Mustangs won only one match during conference play, but enjoyed the opportunity to play some at the A.R. Reddin Fieldhouse.

Thompson was most excited about pioying in front of the Stampede,the student section constantly showing support for all athletes.

Gibson, also excited for the Stampede, looked forward to each match at home and the support received from fans and students.

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Even though the Mustang wresting team competed in its first season in a new conference, the methods of preparation for competition remained the same.

Ken Prophete, head coach,stressed three dynamics as a part of the program: being physicaliy, mentaily and spirituaily prepared.

The physicdiity was seen in the team's unorthodox practice routines. Tires, sieds and ropes ore just port of the toois that were used to prepare for the combat sport.

"Practice was definitely at the intensity ievei that it needed to be so that we could further

condition ourselves to overwork our opponents," said freshman Jesse Espinoza.

Prophete attributed the mental and

A former coiiegiote athlete himself, Prophete understands the stresses that come with that opportunity,such as practice times on top of full class schedules. He said he makes it a point to be available to the team at ail times to talk to and

listen withoutjudgment. "i always respect them as i want to be respected,to keep everything on on even ploying field," said Prophete."On top of classes and the fact that they are growing and learning how to be men,there is a lot of emotional and mental

struggles all college athletes go through."

The team's physical, spiritual, and mental preparation paid off when four wrestlers: seniors Peter Acuno, Kuriond Porks and Matthew McKenna

and Espinoza competed in the NAiA Midwest

spiritual preparation to his meditation on God's

Notional Qualifier. Parks and Acuno moved on to

Word. He said the verses seen on the bock of

the notional championship. in addition to growing in their athletic abilities throughout the season,the wrestling team grew closer together as teammates.

"The team is like a family, everyone jokes around with each other," says freshman Curtiss Miller."When it's time to get serious, we con get

wrestlers' shirts and sweatshirts are not picked by accident.

"i generally pray and meditate on what the upcoming season should be focused on, and providing a scripture for the guys at the opening of the season gives a sense of a 'year mission statement'for the team to follow," Prophete said.

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The Mustang men's soccer team finished the season with a record otfive wins, nine iosses, and two

ties, and in their first year in the American Midwest Conterence,the Mustangs had two wins and seven iosses.

Sophomore Coiium Morris said he enjoyed the

above ali eise.

"Every gome and training session was great to spend so much time with a great group ot iads," said Deaton.

Morris, Matebu, Miiner and Deaton aii agree that to improve upon this season they must work hard as a

season,despite the record of wins and iosses.

team in the off-season.

"My favorife part of the season was getting to piay my favorite sport with notjust my teammates, but friends as weii, even if the season didn't go the way we

Deaton added that team chemistry wiii be key and that the more time they get together in the off-season wiii oniy improve the team as an overaii unit.

Aii four piayers aiso appreciate the work that

wanted it to," said Morris.

Sophomore Ferdinand Matebu, who piayed in oil of the team's matches,said he enjoyed piaying against the tough pre-conterence competition.

"We piayed against teams that were on a higher ievei than us, but we stiii competed and got pretty good resuits out of it," said Matebu.

Peter Smith, men's soccer coach, has done and the

guidance he has provided.

"Coach Smith has heiped us in not just developing our skills but with personal situations as weii," says Morris."He is always there for us when we need to talk and gives excellent advice."

Sophomore Thomas Milner aiways iooked torward to traveiing.

"As on internationoi student i iove seeing the

Miiner added that Smith works hard each day on tactics, training and the personal development of each

different cuiture each state has to offer," Miiner said.

Though their season wasn't ideal,the Mustangs are working hard to improve for next year and look forward to the opportunity to piay again for Smith.

Sophomore Bryce Deaton,from Bathurst, Austraiia, enjoyed spending time with his teammates

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Story by Jon Sims The Lady Mustangs had a short bench all season,oftentimes with only seven or eight players available for each game. Add on competing in a new conference,and playing with a limited roster wasjust

five on five,the preparation for gomes was difficult.

"At first in my head all I could think about was how could this be possible," Block said.

But the Lady Mustangs showed resilience, win ning four games and losing one In preseason gomes

another obstacle they had to face.

Even with all of this,junior DeNesho Dillard thought the Mustangs played well together.

"I honestly feel like this has been a journey," she said."Only the strong survive... we're figuring It all

not deemed exhibitions.

Block recognized thatjust because the team didn't have a deep bench didn't mean their opponents were playing a lot of players, either.

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played this year have had more players then us, but only played six or seven girls," Block sold.

The team remained positive about what they accomplished on the court.

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times,so we would still have to go through the drills with the few (players) we had," Block said.

Practicing with less than 10 players made It hard to do anything but drills. Without enough to play

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Lipscomb, Andrew 15,

McNatt, Caleb 50

Pangie, Jacob 6, 13, 77

McVay, Chris 52, 77

Pascoe, Rachel 77

Mercer, Jody 112

Parks, Kurland 26, 120,

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Lockhart, Jordan 15, 17, 31, 77

Jones, Richard 74

Long, Crystal 31

Jordan, Courtney 74

Lowery, Jacob 6,61,77

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Lowry, Meagan 80

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Parrish, Donny 80

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Payne, Catey 77

Miiner,Tom 122, 123

Montgomery,Sarah 97 Moore, Hayden 31,48,

Kakilaia, Matthew 74

Kimbrow, Terry 7, 10, 37,

Martin, Meredith 32

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Martinez, Oscar 122

Morales, Edward 77, 118

Matebu, Ferdinand 123

Moran, Audrey 128

May, Monterio 77

Morano, Brian 130

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Mayo, Michael 15, 48, 54,

Nance, Clay 44, 54, 57, 83

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McAllister, Gary 24,80 Laurence, Nathaniei 15,

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McBride, Jayin 126

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Pittman, Blake 6, 30,66,

Pooie, Jason 80

Kingston, Moiiy 74

Laisure, Corey 74

Pinney, Tyler 50,51, 119 77

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Perry, Jared 14, 22, 28, 56, 63, 77

PurtiaOoie 122 New,Shanda 80, 96

Lawson,Samantha 74

McCain, Paige 77

Lee,Zac 74, 91

McClung, CJ, 14, 25, 31,

Nix, Dillon 25, 77, 82 32, 46, 47, 54, 66, 67, 77

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McCrackin, Makayla 77

Norris, Kerry 7, 80

Lee, Lori 80 Lenizen, Garrett 52, 74

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Raines, Stephen 40,41, 81, 113

McKenna,Jacob 26, 120

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Staton, Abby 24, 78, 132

Waltes, Colby 78,85

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Steeie, Rachel 81

Waites, TerrI 81

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Stidham, John 78

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The 2016 Carillon was published by Jostens Pubiishing Company in Clarksville, Tennessee. Brandy Wathke was the in-plant customer service consuitant, and Natasha

Durham was the local representative. The cover concept was designed by co-editor Addie Bender and created by the Jostens creative team in Topeka, Kansas. All 160 copies of our process color cover feature a supermatte lamination and our paper was 80-pound gloss finish stock,

Central Baptist College was one of the first schools in the county to create the yearbook using the industry-first Monarch tool provided exiusiveiy through Jostens, our publisher. Pages were completely student-desgined by ail staff and produced with the latest version of Adobe InDesign and Adobe Photoshop which was accessed in the cloud through Monarch.

Photos were taken with Canon and Nikon cameras and photographers' personal equipment. Photos were also submitted by Cody Goff, Makenzie Baker and Central Baptist College Human Resources department.

The theme was selected by co-editors Addie Bender and C.J. McCiung. OUr fonts included AYT Avolon and its various type families, including book, book italic, demi and demi condensed, and the colors featured were SM Perfect Day and SM Frisbee.

Faculty adviser iS'Ann Gardner and photography adviser is Angela Wiser.

The Carillon is a member of the Arkansas College Media Association and has received numerous awards.

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