Selah Yearbook 1996-97

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NOT ASHAMED NOT AFRAID NOT ALONE

1997 Prologue:

In the peace and quiet of a small chapel, we canfeel thepresenceof the Lord When the trials of life seem too much to bear, prayeris theonly solution. Forwhen we finallygrasp thepowerthat lies in prayer, we see He givesus the strengthto beNotAshamed, thecourage to beNotAfraid, and thecomfortthatwe are NotAlone.

Right:Using theBibleasthefoundation, studentlife, academics and athleticscenters around HisWord. Below:Denise Jones from PointofGrace sang about honesty,hope, truth and integrity Bottom left: Prayergroups were an integralpartofgrowing closertoGod and to one another

We arenot ashamed tostand up andbecountedfor Christ. We live with confidence inwho we are, where we camefrom, andwherewe are going. No matterwhatthe cost, we remaintrue to our commitments.Empowered by his love, we believethat God isin control and will completehis good work in us.

Bottom center: Thousands came to the "God Save America" Rally toshow theirsupportfora moralAmerica. Bottom right:Mission trips provided students opportunitiestoputtheirfaithintoaction all overtheworld; thisgroup ministered inMexico.

Photo courtes\ of St.icev Retch

Top:Back row - TinaBaken, TerryNewton, Jon Haun,Mark Wolfe, CarrieTimmons, Mamie Booker, Tillie Beers,Rebecca Walker, AliciaWard,RakiaJohnson,Leah Cohn and RachelWalker Frontrow - TaraVarnado,Marcie Huffman and Tammy Gardner These brother/sisterdorm studentsfrom 20-3and 18-1 found snow footballtheperfect distraction from studying.Left: Rebecca Walker,Marcie Huffman and AliciaWard built a snowman.

Bottom:The CarterGlass Mansion tookon an even more beautifullooksurrounded bythe winterywhite.

Left: So what if we wereat college, we still liked to play. The Block Party was j m a greatbeginning toa new • 1 year.

Middle left: Country songs,bluejeansand flannel shirts were theappropriateattireforthecountrywestern nightattheCoffee House Middleright: Rachael Sniderparticipated inthecountrywestern Coffee House.Left: A pieeatingcontest turned uglyasstudentsdove intothepumpkinfor the prize.

Not fifaU

We are not afraid to be different and go against popular trends, to take a stand for what we believe, to reach for the prize. Warriors of the cross, we go the distance for our Lord in the classroom, on the streets or on the field of competition. We are not just weekend warriors. We serve our Lord everyday in all things by doing everything to the glory of our Risen Savior. We push the limit, knowing no fear for Jesus enables us with the spirit ofpower.

Right: Joshua Cox finished hisrunforthe trackteam.Below:Marriottbecame festive forthe FallFestival. Left: The annual block partyprovided many ways forstudentsto have one more nightof"fun"before classes started.

Left:PeterAluma completed the lay-up despite thedefense Below: Anna Kate Jarman cleared thepoleduringthehighjump attheVirginiaTech Invitational.

Right:Forfreshman and new students, theBlock Partyprovided a way tomeet new friends. Leftto right: Leslee Nobel,NettyDanier, Cheri Walters, Amy Brindelland Beth Firmincelebrated beginningtheir studentlife at Liberty.

Above left: The Spirit oftheMountain marching band broughtentertainmenttofootballhalftime.

Above Right: The Lady Flames Softball team celebrated witha mud bathatthe1996 BigSouthTournament. PicturedareJen Scram,Lib! Cook,Jamie Pack,Stacy Radulovich, Amy Wood,Jen Ward,CarrieRodgers, KatiePhillips, AllisonMoore and Gina Miller Lower left: No itwasn'ta new techniqueforapplyingrouge Face paintinghelped setthemood. Lower right: Mark Lowry can closehismouth!Studentssaw the LU alumni in concertinRoanoke.

fTop left: A sea ofredflooded theVinesCenter insupportofthe Flames.Top right: "A-lu-ma"chantsfilled theaireverytime PeterAluma wentforthehoop.

Bottom left: The eagleadded a uniqueand comic additiontothecheering section. Bottom right: The "Give me an L'" cheertookon a new face.

Upper Right:BillyGillispieand Amy Reesman showed theirstrengththrough both balancing and entertaining. Above:JessiCooper posed withtheChristmas pigcompliments of Marriott.

Bottom

Left:Dorm 16studentstook advantage ofthemud slidecreated by HurricaneFran.

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We arenotalonebut setapart. Ina sea offaces,we are alldifferent with separate and creativeidentities. God divinely designed each of us and specifically placed us to fulfillhis purpose.His love isthe common thread that binds us together in unity.We find comfortwhileinhis presenceand immersed in his service. Collectivelyand individually, hemakes usaforce tobe reckoned with.

Left: RAs CheriWaltersand LisaPereztooktimeoutattheRA Christmas Banquettopose withJames Dean Bottom Center: The Spiritofthe Mountain marching band provided halftimeentertainmentduringhome footballgames. Bottom Right:Lynchburg offered many areastoobserve natureas Sarah Pollak,Robin Miller, Laura Sipple, ChristineRossman,LevelleWindsor and MikeWood tooktimeaway from classesto relax.

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ChallengingLeaders forChurch Growth

By Justus Bruno

Thisyear'sSuper Conference was committed to "The Renaissanceof theSunday school."Because theSunday school is the biblicalfoundationof the church, Chancellor Falwell said, "If the American church givesuponthe Sunday school,it will leaveour churches weak andpowerless."

In hisintroductory remarks Dr. Falwellsaid, "I am nottrying toprop up oneofthetraditional organizations of the church,I want ustoobey the Great Commission that tells us to teach Christians to obey all the commands that Jesus gave us."

Falwell went on to proclaim, "Sunday schoolis Bibleteaching .. it is the core ofall wedo."

Because of its importance, SuperConference assembled agreat core of speakers and leaders. Some ofthe speakers were Dr. Duane Gish, Dr. John Morris, Dr. Henry Morris,Dr. RobertWebber, and Mamie McCullough

One of the highlightsof Super Conference was the workshops that were featured on Christian education, churchministry,counseling and music. Jerry Falwell again offered thepopular seminars"Howto DoubleYourAttendance"and"Howto Double Your Offerings."

Another highlightwas theLadies Conferences which taught women how to grow in their walk with theLord. Other topics

for ladies included answers to prayer,thejoys ofbeing a wife and mother, and finding God's plan foryourlife.

The conference concluded with a performance oftheGod Save America Rally,formed to bring about nationalrevival.

The Dean oftheSchool ofReligion atLiberty University, Dr. Elmer Towns is a recognized leader in the Sunday school movement andhaswrittenbooks and lead seminars in this area. He was anotherfeatured speaker on Sunday school.

Over 100national and local leaders challenged all whoattended the Super Conference.

RachaelSnideralongwithThe SoundsofLibertyprovided specialmusicthroughoutthe conference.

Photos by Matthew Cuda

Romans 1:16

Above:Studentsand pastorsalikeenjoyed the preaching and singing Left: John Rawlings, Jerry Falwell's"mentorand friend," spoke on thefinal night ofSuper Conference.Below:John Starnesprovided themusicaltalentin theconference.

"For I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ: for it is the power of God unto salvation to every one that believeth."

Charlotte, NorthCarolina'sEricsson Stadium hosted morethan 75,000 young adultsforaBillyGraham Crusade.Outsidethestadium, 13,000peoplewatched theprogram on a bigscreentelevision

StudentCounselorsLeac/Ot/ierstoChrist

By Kristina Cabalo

The simplemessage touched hearts. God used ittosavesouls and restore believers.

In his hometown of Charlotte, North Carolina, BillyGraham presented thegospelto the largest event of itstype. More than 21,000 people made decisionsforChristduring the fourday BillyGraham Crusade. Outreachis themain objectiveof all the Graham crusades.His messageemphasizesman'sneedfor Christ.

Liberty participated in the eventby sending 175counselors to pray withand advisethosein attendance. The students who counseled attended trainingsessions topreparefordealingwith various situations.

Connie Henderson said she decided to be a counselor because of the importance of the message Graham was delivering. "If you had a cure forcancer,you would want to tell everyone aboutit."

"Billy Graham's preaching was so simple yet profound" said Levelle Windsor,who also served asacounselor.

Helping to lead someone to Christ isthe most fulfillingexperience in the life of the believer.William Graham IV, senior Liberty student,compared theproceduretoasking someone out. "At the first instance you might be nervous,but after a while, and with a little practice, you get better."

Studentswere partofateam of 6,000 counselors.Their impactwas probably seenthe most on Youth night thatwas geared to reach Generation X. Blowing raindidn'tdampen thecrowds' spirit.

ChristianperformersMichael W Smith and dc Talk provided

Photos by Ted Woolford

music to prepare the crowd for Graham's sermon. "There are a lotof prodigalsoutthere," Smith said."Tonight, it's time to come home."

Followingtheperformance,the crowd settled tolistentothemessage of salvation from thewellloved evangelist

Michael W. Smith and dcTalk teamed up with BillyGraham foranightfull of praiseand teaching Below, Billy Graham holdsalofthisBibleduring theservice.

"The harvest truly is great, but the labourers are few: pray ye therefore the Lord of the harvest, that he would send forth labourers into his harvest."

Luk

e 10:2

Loren Bsharat,Marissa Manzo, Amy Andrews,Mary Andrews and Miriam Long listentothe message that changed thousands of lives.

Po/sedandfteadyforSen//ce

By Lalie Lane

The spiritual leadership of this campus comprises many different roles.One important roleon thiscampus has always been theprayerleader

After hallmeeting,students assembled intheirprayergroups tobediscipled,tobe encouraged in the Word of God, and to be prayed with by their prayer leaders.

Campus Pastor,Dwayne Carson hadmany goalsconcerningprayer leadersandthe leadershipposition thatthey held during the 19961997 schoolyear.His firstgoalwas thattheprayerleaderswould develop a closerpersonalwalk with the Lord.

The reason forhaving prayer leadersatLibertywastominister anddiscipleagroupof students during the school year."Iask themtolovethestudentsintheir prayer group,pray for them daily, praywiththem weekly, and disciplethem throughout the semester," Carsonsaid.

Therewerefourobjectivesthat PastorCarson had fortheprayer groups:thatthey have a timeof worship, give instruction from God'sWord, fellowshipwith, and encouragetheirfellowstudents.

Carson looked for many things when he considered someone for the prayer leader position. He lookedfor someone who was saved and someone who was a sanctified vessel. He searchedfor someone who led and lived a godly life because actions speaklouderthan words.He also sought for someone with blameless character and for the willingness to sacrifice in Campus PastorDwayne Carsonmet weeklywith SLDsto preparethemto beeffective leaders.

order to be aleader.

Mike Stanziola, a junior and aprayer leaderforthree years, felt that God called him to serve as a prayer leader. He wanted his prayer group to see that he also failed and made mistakes and did not expect them to be perfect. His goal was to see his group grow closerto God.

Mike said, "Iwanted to encourage them to tell others abouttheir faith, memorize scripture,read God's Word sincerely and to be openwithme sothatIcould pray forthem.Together we saw God's power work mightily in answering prayer.

Mike recalled, "Being a prayer leader helped me to see what was important in life. Isaw thatnext to God, the greatest goal oflifewas toimpactothersand toteach them todiscipleas theyhave been been discipled."

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By Winifrid Whaley

After being prayer leaders, some students opted to spend theirsenioryearas aspirituallife director in the senior dorms. Thisyear the senior dorm SLDs served as both a director and a prayerleader; which was anunusual combination.

SLDs counseled students struggling with loneliness and depression,and offered help to thoseadapting to collegelife. In theseniordorms, studentsfaced the reality of ending one major part of lifebefore making their way inthe realworld.

These seniors left the corn-

Upper right: Prayergroupssuch as this one meteachThursday nightafterhall meeting.Right: SLDs oftenmetwith prayerleadersfromtheirhall for accountability

fortable world of convocation and room checks,and are beingasked to dealwith lifeoutside the confines of LibertyUniversity. AnSLD must take theseuncertaintiesand point them to the certaintiesoftheBible The passage that most have found helpfuland clungto isJeremiah29:11-13

Photos by Sarena Beaslev and Kristina Cabalo

l/Vbatdoyou remembermostabout your SLD?

'Thetimetheytookon each dorm mate and theconcerntheyhaveforourspiritual welfare."

-Bill Ford

"HIrememberthe nightsMaina andBrett keptusupbyplayingprankson us."

-KevinHarvey

"I'llremember Ryan and Bryanforthe friendlyway theyhad with everyone."

-Cody Gentry

FridayNightWitnessing

By Lalie Lane

Every Friday night Liberty students hit the streetsofLynchburg toevangelize thecityand to share their faith.Eric Newkirk, who ledthe Fridaynightwitnessingteam,wasexcitedaboutwhat happened throughout the year.

He said that the main goal was to reach Lynchburgwiththe gospel. Healsosaidthatitwas important forthestudents togetoutand share their faith and tobreak away from the Christian bubble ofLibertyUniversity.

"And ye shall be witnesses unto me both in Jerusalem,and inall Judea,and inSamaria, and unto the uttermost parts of the earth" (Acts 1:8), was a scripture that Eric used referring to Lynchburg asaJerusalem.

Follow up was accomplished through adiscipleship team thatcontacted thepeople who received Christ.The discipleship team made sure thatthe newconvertswerebaptized and involved with alocalchurch. A discipleship team was also developed through the Thomas Road Baptist Church.

Eric said that oneof the most exciting things was toseesomeone become excited afterleading another person to Christ.

"Then He said toHisdisciples,'The harvest trulyis plentiful, butthelaborersarefew'" (Matt. 9:37).

FridayNightwitnessingstudentssang praisesongstothe Lord in preparationforFridaynightwitnessing.

"Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works and, glorify your Father which is in Heaven."

Matthew 5:16

Photo by Lezah Crosby

Believing thatprayercan change nations,LU studentsjoined forthe annual "See You atthePole." Through prayer, each studentwas not only unitedwiththose gathered in the courtyard butalsowithallyoung people inAmerica who joinedin prayerforthenationand theirschool.

A TimetoPrayfortheNation

By Lalie Lane

Only one reason could have pulled hundreds ofLiberty students out oftheirbeds at7 a.m. Thatreasonwas theannual "See You at thePole."It gavestudents theopportunity to pray for their high schools, churches, unsaved loved ones and thefutureof this nation. Studentssacrificedsleep to intercede on the nation'sbe-

halfand toaskGod's face for revival

Mark Hodges from Canton, Ohio, said, "I feel really burdened for ourcountry. Ialso like how the prayergroupswerebroken up intoeachstate."

Akemi Okamoto from Anaheim, Calif.,agreed and said, "There's a realneed to pray for

the youth on theWestCoast."

Although the prayerburdens differed, everyone united toask God to touch lives."Ithinkit's most important to pray for the churchesbecause Christiansare the ones who must lead thenation," stated Mike Sadzinski of Williamstown,Mass

What effect did "See You at the Pole" have on your life?

"It helpsstudentsgrow closerto "Ithelpsyou have a betterday each otherand tothe Lord." when you getup in the Sarah Smith morning and pray."

Angela Motyl

"You gettobuilda bond with "it has a good effectbecause it people in yourown state.It unitesthecountry in prayer." bringsunity."

Christal Spears

Randy Hogue's heart-touching sermons caused many tocome forwardin repentance and reflection

GphHuat GtnpxfasH Champions inTraining

By Corrinne Negley

A week that focused on changeresultedin dozensof studentsmakingsalvationdecisions, as evangelist Randy Hogue headed up theyear'sfirst Spiritual Emphasis Week

Hogueprompted complacent Christians to revive theirsouls with the passion of the Lord. Hogue, a wellknownevangelist, had aspecialministryto Generation X.

Hisburden was tosee unbelievers come to know Christ, and forGod's people totrulyrepent of theirlethargyandindifference that hesaidsaturates the church.

CharlesBillingsly, the former singerof contemporaryChristian musicgroup"Newsong,"opened with songsof praise.

"Before students could changetheirworld,theyfirsthad to changetheir own lives,"CampusPastorDwayne Carson said. "The bottom linewas that alot of lives werechanged."

The week of revival-oriented meetings was bolstered by a great deal of student prayer.

"RAs, prayer leaders and spiritual life directors saw prayers answered,"Carsonsaid.

"Theprayersupportthat had

been going on forseveralweeks played abig part."

Aftertheservices, it wasnot uncommon to see a group of people huddled together praying "The enthusiasm of the dorms when one of theirhall mateswere saved wasunbelievable," Carsonsaid.

Though Liberty continually emphasized spiritual growthin students,thesetwospecialweeks specificallydesignated eachyear encouraged the studentsto grow closertothe Lord.Billingsly returnedin the springwithspeaker Jay Strack.

Left:Randy Hogue preached tothecrowd.Below:Libertystudents were so impressed withthemusicaltalentofCharles Billingslythatstudents asked him toreturnin thespring.FarBelow:Beforeeach meeting, studentsgathered throughouttheVines Centertodedicatetheserviceto God.

"If ye continue in my word then ye are my disciples indeed."

John 8:31

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A TimetoPraise

By LalieLane

Students obeyed the commandment "...ye shall have a holy convocation" (Numbers 28:26) everyMonday,Wednesday and Friday. Convocation opened withatimeofpraiseandworship ledby AssistantCampusPastor, Eric Lovett.

The students then heard a message from one of the many speakers invited toLiberty University from alloverthe worldto inspirestudentswith their testimonies and encouragingwords.

Christianbroadcasterandculture criticPat Robertson visited Liberty for the first time.In a speechfrequentlyinterruptedby applause,Robertson presented his viewsonthe battlefor the soul 24 NotAshamed

ofAmerica and explained how Libertystudents havethe opporLiberty students can become in- tunityto make adifferenceinthe volved. "In America,40 years ago world because of the training we were considered aChristian country. Thereneverwould have been the necessity to pass the Defenseof Marriage Act "Weknew whatthe standards weresupposed to be," Robertson said."We knew when we were doing something wrong. There was amoral consensus."

Studentswerealsochallenged by many of the speakers. Convocationwasatimefor the students togatherasone body and focus on thetruemeaning of life.

EveryWednesday,Dr.Falwell inspired the students to be, "Championsfor Christ." Hesaid

they received in their college years.

Right: Dexterand BirdieYager spoke tothestudents in Convocation afterYager received theChristian Businessman's Award.Bottom Right: Dr. Guillermin presented Jerry Edwards,Manager of WRVL radio; and directorofLiberty Broadcast Serviceswiththe November StaffAward.

Photo bv Serena Beasle)

PursuingGod'sWillforMen

By Timothy Gibbons& JulieCozby

PromiseKeepersinvaded Liberty's campus duringthe Fallwithone goalin mind— to mold men into godlyleaders, husbandsand fathers.

More than 6,000 men attended the conferencedespiteinterference from Hurricane Fran, making it thelargestsuch event tobe heldin Virginia during 1996. Featured speakers includedDr. E.V. Hill;E. GlennWagner,vicepresidentof PromiseKeepers;andLiberty'sown Sam Rutiglianoand Dr. Jerry Falwell.

WillClark ofNebraska attended the event tohearDr. E.V. Hill. He commented,"I knew thatthe speakerswould begood and the atmosphere here wasverypositive."

Above:Men gatheredin theVine'sCenterto pray. Right:Dr.E. V.

I was one ofthe featuredspeakers

Promise Keepers, formed by former Colorado State University

FootballCoach Bill McCartney,seeksto see men beginto keeptheirpromisesto God thoughtheir localchurches and communities.

What kind ofan impact will Promise Keepers have on your future?

Photo by Ted Woolford

"Tobe a good influence on my kids, wife, and thepeople 1 workwith".

Ira Steele

"Causesmen ofGod to be accountabletoeach other, theirfamiliesand God."

Rodney Obaigbena

"I've learneda new respectfor my future wife."

Howard Thomas

"1 thinkthatoverallitwill changeAmerica'sfamily lifeforthe better."

PhilCason

RallyRevives Weary Students

By StacyFletcher

Jesusis what? ...AWESOME!Without fail every Tuesdayand Thursdaymorning,thispopularphrase announced the beginningof Dr. Danny Lovett'sevangelism class. Threeyearsago, the Jesusis Awesome rally was born out of the enthusiasm of this class Therallieshavefeaturedguestspeakersto reviveand inspirestudentsthroughout the semester.

Therallyencouraged studentsduringa dryspell of college lifeby uplifting them. Dr.Lovett can be counted on to givestudentsthat extrapush in thenwalk with theLord He was excitedfor this "opportunityto encourage students."

"The rally really encouraged me," said sophomore BonniePond "It helped me to get focused and

perseverefor the rest of the semester."

ThisyearPastorJohnny Hunt from First Baptist Church of Georgia came to Libertyto rallystudents for Jesus. Students received a practical life application message onhow to survivecollege with allits ups and downs while keepingtheirfocuson how awesome Jesus reallyis. Hunt's message exhorted Christiansto purify themselves so that Jesus can be more alive withintheir lives.

"IfJesus isalive

saidAustin Rammell, coordinatorof the Jesus is Awesomerally.

A praiseband ledthe crowd inmusicto celebrateliving forJesus

"But if we walk in the light, as he is in the light, we have fellowship one with another, and the blood of Jesus Christ his Son cleanseth us from all sin."

1 John 1:7

and realonthe inside, everything on the outsidewill take care of itself,"

Dr.Danny Lovettcalled out, "Jesus is What?"followed bythe audience response, "Awesome."

Lynchburg's House of Death

By BenWhitt & Rachael Mason

Portraying physical death with the purpose of showing eternal lifeinChrist,Scaremare opened itsdoors again for the 24thseason.

Scaremare has attracted nearly 200,000 visitorstoits horrific rooms and hallways since 1972. It has truly evolved intoa fallclassicfornotonlythepeople of Lynchburg but also church youthgroupsfrom fivesurrounding states.

Starting asearly asJuly and kickingintohigh gearinAugust, a team, includingProjectCoordinator Troy Temple andtwo floor leaders, Kirk Class and Ben Whitt,begintowork. They,along

withthestudentconstructioncoordinators and room leaders, work to complete the various tasksofpainting, prop construction, andcostume collecting.

The purpose ofScaremareis seen asyouenter the last room ofthe "House ofDeath." Christ is portrayed astheSavior, crucified on the cross forall people, inthe hope that they would seetheirneed forHim. Tents areset up togivethe Gospel presentation to all thathaveseentheportrayal ofdeath in thislife. More than 1,000 people made professions of faith in Christthis year.

Photos by Matthew Cuda

Scaremare portrayed physicaldeathto emphasize theeternal destination ofone'ssoul withoutChrist

"The Lord is my light and my salvation; whom shall I fear? The Lord is the strength of my life; of whom shall I he afraid?"

Psalm 27:1

Left: The checkerboard room was spectacularto see withstrobe lightsilluminating the disguised figurestothe left Below:On thefrontporch the ghostofayoung girl greeted thecrowds.

Cbr/st/an Outreaob

With achance toserveand adesire to make adifference,Libertystudentsfound hundreds of ways to make animpact on the community.

Seniorelementary educationmajor Frank Adamkiewicz served with Christian Outreach. The group isa ministry to both single parents and alsoincludesawitnessing program totruckerson Interstate 81.

Through Christian Outreach, Frank saw another way oflife. "It really opened my eyes to a different cultureI didn'tevenknow existed.In the mountains,people's lifestyles and means ofsurvivalare different."

TouohingLivesthroughouttheArea

Ai/ante A/urs/ng Home

JuniorJulieAinsleychoseto visitAvanteNursing Home inLynchburg as herCommunity Service. She said,"Thereare a lot of peoplein nursinghomes who don'tget visitedregularlyby anyone. They all want someone to talkwith and visitwithjustlikewe do," shesaid. "Putyourselfintheirplace. Wouldn't you want peopleto come and visityou?"

Justbeingavailableto listenand spend timewith oneof the residentsmet the requirements.Julieoften talked to the residents, worked puzzles, took them outsideto enjoythefreshair, and simply served as a "friend"tothem.

Shewas surprised at theirjoyful spirits andwillingness tosing totheLord."It's amazing tosit and watch thesepeople singby memory when so many of themhavedisabilities We takeso much for granted Here,we are complaining most of the time, and all thesepeoplecandoissingfor the Lord. Itreallyputs thingsin perspectivefor me. I'm alwaysblessedwhen I gothere."

fVbee/Power

The group givesBiblepushers a new name.SarahGay,asophomore education major,served with Wheel Power. Wheel Power is an organization thatusesbicyclingasawitnessingtool. Members cycle acrossAmerica and witnesstoothers on theroad,encouragechurchestoreachout totheircommunities,startBibleandbike clubs forchildren and incorporate the Biblewithlocalbicycle rides.

While in Lynchburg, she helped missionary couples paint and clean theirhomes and aided invarious ofaea5ey fice aspectsofthe organization. Sarah first caught thevisionafter her tripacrosstheUnitedStateswiththeteam in1995and wanted tocontinuewith the ministry.Shesaid, "It'srewardingtoknow thatI'm doing something that'sactually helping someone rather than being assigned something just tokeep me busy."

Youth Detent/on Center

The audience is young and troubled.Drugs and crime havemade anegativeimpactontheirlives.Communityservicevolunteerstrytomake a difference.

Craig McDonald,a second year student, ministered at theLynchburg YouthDetentionCenter. Eachweek a group of 10 to 15 students delivered a message,played games, sangsongs,and prayedwiththeadolescents.Specialspeakersshared theirtestimoniesincludingLibertycoachesand athletes.

Craigfirstbecame involvedwiththeCenterafter having the desireto preach and witness for Christ. His main focuswas building relationshipswith the kidsasquickly aspossible. He said, "It's frustrating attimes because justwhen you're getting to know oneofthem,heleaves.That'swhy yourelatetothem asmuch asyou can and show them thehope that is only found inJesus Christ."

The ministry is threefold. Firstis discipleship. Second is ensuring salvation decisionsare completely understood. And finally, it is preparing new Christians in theChristian life. "It's not going tobe an easy life.We need to explainto them what theymay face. Satanwill definitelybeattackingthem whetherthroughdoubtor discouragement," he added. "It'simportant they un- ^™ b derstand this and areready toface it."

During World ImpactConference,Teen Maniawas apopularboothtovisit.Teen Mania challenged teenstoreachotherteens withacontemporary method ofevangelism.

WtttM it»p*d Coh(azhct Making MajorDecisions

By LalieLane

The world came toLiberty Mountain duringWorld Impact Conference.DeMoss Hall was full of missionaries who have served in many parts of the world,including Asia, Central Africa, Europe, Mexico, and South America. They came to share their time,love, testimoniesand heartswithLibertystudentsin theclassroom andduring theThursday night FOCUS meetings

Students also heard guest speakers during Convocation and campuschurch. MikeMcintosh gave his testimony,spoke about sacrificeand shared how the Lord used him during the 32 Not Ashamed

Oklahoma bombing.

Jim O'Neill,Liberty's missions director, feltblessed and encouraged by what hesaw. He waspleasedwiththe connection between Mcintosh and the students. He statedthatin the past twoyears 600students have answered acall to missions. "During the conference,Iexpecttosee our students fallmore in love withthe Lord of the harvest and toseetheworld through a new set of eyes."

O'Neil wanted students to hear what some leaders sacrificedinordertobeevangelists, and to be challenged with what sacrifices they might have to

make in the future.

Nathan Harden said, "I was quiteinspiredbythe testimonies of the missionaries. Just hearing about how alltheseChristians are dyingfor the samecauseI'm livingfor is verymotivating."

The results of this year's World Impact Conference were life changing to some of the students.

"World Impact Conference renewed the desireinmy heart to give the gospel toeveryone. It showed me theimportance of doing now what Ihope to do in the futureconcerningmissions," LacieHensleysaid.

Not wanting to miss a word, Derrick Dickenstooknotes as he listened tothe missionary representatives

poster highlighted the needsfor missionaries with Deaf Missions International Left: Mike Mcintosh challenged Liberty studentstoreach the world forChrist.

"Go ye into all the world, and preach the gospel to every creature."

Mark 16:15

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At Liberty University, there aremany opportunitiesto evangelize theworld. Ministryteams such as Light and YouthQuest went on various mission trips throughout the year.Students had the opportunity tominister and returned excitedaboutwhat theyhad seenGod do.

Dr. David Towles,a Spanish professorat LU, ledateam of 15 Liberty students who had been preparing formonths to go to El Salvadorin May of 1996. Thestudentsraisedsupportandlearned some basicsofthelanguagebefore their trip.

Using traditionalwitnessing tools in the communities they

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ministered an average of 13 hours aday and wereable to see salvation and rededication decisions.

While Dr. Towles' team servedin El Salvador,Libertystudent Cheryl Himelick did her summer missions internship in Eastern Europe. "Inever knew there was such a great need for missionsin Europe,"she said.

Himelick spent the summer touring France,Italy and Germany, spreadingthe gospel with a mission organization called UnitedForeignMissions thatshe heard aboutthrough Liberty.

Himelick was involved ina widevarietyof ministries during her timein Europe. She presented

the gospel on sketchboards, passed out tracks in the local marketplaces,and shared her testimony bothonthe streetsand in churches.

The UFM team also had the privilege of starting a weekend retreat very similar toVacation Bible School.

Othercampaignsthroughout theyear included tripsto India, Mexico, China, Puerto Rico, Morroco, Hong Kong, Austria, Hawaii, Philippines, Argentina and Paraguay,El Salvador and Jamaica.

Throughexperienceslikethis, Liberty students practiced the GreatCommission

Lores, from Mexico, lookedthroughthe window ofherfuturehome built byStacey Fletcherand MargaretCabell.

Left:Lightteam member Billy Rollinstooktimeoutwiththe childrenaftera gospel presentation in the PhilippinesinMay-June 1996.Below: Alfred Burgessand a Lightteam member rode an elephant inIndiain November 1995.

"Peace be unto you: as my Father hath sent me, even send I you."

John 20:21

FarAbove:YouthQuest team members ministered in Brazil duringtheLightCampaign in May 1996. Above:Missionary kids opened gifts brought bytheLight team inMorocco during Spring Break 1996

FaithfulServantand Teacher

By Justus Bruno

Sunday schoolis hisspecialty. He teachesit, studies it, promotes it, and writes about it. Dr.Elmer L. Towns, aleadingauthorityin church growth and Sunday school outreach among evangelicals, draws from his experience as the Sunday school teacher at Thomas Road BaptistChurch,one ofthelargestclasses in thecountry, totell othersoftheimportanceofastrong Bible-based Sunday school

He has been involved with training champions at Libertysinceits inceptionin 1971. He assistedDr. Jerry Falwellat thefounding oftheuniversity. Today, heis a respected theology professor with one the largest classes on campus.Aside from his knowledge ofthe Bible, studentsappreciated his humor and theencouragement hegivesastheymade decisionsaboutcareers, life and love. For thesereasons, the 1997 Selah is dedicated tothework ofthis faithfulservantDr. Towns.

As the author of more than 70 books, what one book is yourfavorite?

Probably the one thatgives me the mostsatisfactionorhappinessis TheGospel OfJohn: BelieveAnd Live becauseitis thestudyof the Bibleword byword There is alot of new materialinthisbook thatis notfound in any other commentary on John;itis, basically,pure vintage Elmer Towns.John 1:1, "Inthebeginning was theWord,and theWord was with God and the Word was God." That's the greatestthing about the Gospel ofJohn. John isthe greatestbook of the Bible,and I wanted tocallmy book, The Greatest Bookof The Bible, but the publishers would not hear of it. They said, "No, it sounds likeyou're talkingabout your book,"

I said, "No, John: The Greatest Book of The Bible." They would not name itthat.

I'm disappointed tothis day.

How have your teaching methods changed to reach the diversih/ ofthe studentbody ?

I think the original vision of Liberty was topros duce champions for Christ. Idon't think that vision % has changed.

Now, Iseemy primary focusofministryis the stu-

dents—to make them more spiritual, more godly and to evangelize them The students represent the churches and the churches have changed; they are sending usadifferentkind ofstudentthan they didin pastyears

Wliat would you want to be said about you in your autobiography?

Rather than an autobiography let's say, "What would I liketohave put on my tombstone?" I would notliketo have puton it,Mr. Sunday School. Probably just Elmer L. Towns and you could add the phrase, "He was faithful."Iwould liketobe known asfaithful. Iwould like for students to know that there isa person who lives by principles that come from the Word ofGod. Ithink thatmost students liveby their feelings.They love God deeply,but Iwish that they could learntolive byprinciples.

Whenever you sign a Bible for someone, I often see you sign1Tliessalonians 5:24. Why?

Inmy junioryearincollege, Ihad broken, whatI considered,a seriousrule; others would not consider it serious. As I was walking across the campus tothe dean'sofficewith my bestbuddy,Herb Dickinson,he said to me, "Elmer,don't worry about it. Has God called you intothe ministry?"

Ianswered,"Yes."

Then he said, "How do you know it?"

Isaid, "I know God calledme."

He then said to me, "Remember what the Bible says,'Faithfulis he thatcallethyou thatalsodo it.'"

"If God hascalledyou, hewilldo it.God willwork it out."

"I justreached out and grabbed thatverse It became God's assurancethatHe has calledme intoministry."

Wliat is your goal for a Liberty graduate?

Iwould have them tobe grounded intheWord. I would hope they would have a love fortheWord of God,theology and Ihope would be committed tothe localchurch.

BillDunbar

By Matthew Nichols

When students want to browse through the latest in Christianmusic orgrab a snackbetween classes, they know thatthe campusbookstoreisthe placeto go.

BillDunbar,assistantbookstoremanager,isnotanew face to thecampus From 1986to 1990, hewas abookstore employee. Aftersix yearsaway, hedecided to returnandassumeresponsibilityas the assistantmanager. His knowledgeofthebusinessworldand management skillshavegiventhe bookstoreacontemporarylook.

Perhapsthemost endearing characteristicof the assistantmanagerishis willingnessto taketimefrom his hectic scheduleand talkto studentson anindividualbasis. AtanygiventimeyoucanfindDunbar helpingstudentsordermusic,directingthem to a needed textbook, orsimply chattingwith them aboutlife.

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LizArrington

By Laura Sipple & Justus Bruno

As they rush to Liberty's Post Office, many students failto see what goes on every daybehind thescenestogetthethousands ofpieces of mailto thecorrectboxes. The personresponsible forthatjob is LizArrington.

A lothas changed since Liz began working here in 1980,but one thing has remained the same:thestudents. Lizsaid, "The partIlove the most isthe students.They are what keeps me young and encouraged Ilovethem all." Lizhad to battle a brain tumor in 1993. She recalls, "Whether by hug or prayer, everyone came out forme and encouraged me.The Lord is the one who helps me through;Iwouldn't be here today without Him."

Liz citesJoshua 1:9 as her favorite verse of encouragement. "Have not I commanded thee?Be strongand ofagood courage: benot afraid,neither be thou dismayed: for the Lord thy God is with theewithersoever thougoest."

BarbaraBoothe

By Elizabeth Ovenshire

Barbara Boothe, Liberty's registrar since 1977, oversees the permanent academic recordsofall students. She alsofunctionsas theReportsCoordinatorfortheStateCouncilofHigherEducation.

Barbara graduated from Libertywith a BS and M A degree She not only usesher degreeshereatLiberty, shealsovolunteers toteachaparentnuTturingclassforthePreventionCenterforChildAbuseandNeglect and facilitates a divorce support group throughher church.

Understanding each student'ssituation isimportanttoherand sheurgesher staff toremember thateach person who entersthedoororcallsby phone isthere tobe patiently helped.She strivestobe sureeach person leaveswith helpful informationbutalsowithasmileon theirface

Evelyn Tomlin

By Rachael Mason

Everyone knows Evelyn Tomlin as the friendly woman intheBusinessOffice,butdidyou know that in her 23 years at Liberty she has taken very few vacations?Shedoesnotwant tobe seenasthe "Bill Collector" but as a very sensitive person who's greatestdesireis toservetheLord.

Mrs.Tomlin'schildrenall graduated from LCA, and two ofher daughters continued on to Liberty. Shehasalsobeenafaithfulmember ofTRBC for31 years.

What does awoman who works from 7:30 a.m.to9p.m. everyday do forfun?Sheloves to spend time with her grandchildren, and shewalks intheVinesCenter. Also, sheenjoys reading; her favorite authors are Hannah WhitallSmith and Max Lucado

This faithfulAccounts Receivable Supervisor says she does it allfor thestudents She isvery content and happy with herjob. She is trulyan example of what a strong work ethic and good heartcan accomplish

Photo by Sarena Beasle/

Dean Dane Ernerick

By ScottHarrison

Dean Dane Emerick has been a constant fixtureon the campussinceits beginning. DeanEmerickoriginally studied to be achefbeforegoing intofull time ministry in 1968. He attended Washington BibleCollege and started pastoring youth in his hometown of Altoona, Pennsylvaniain 1973. Atthe age of 30, Dean Emerick married hiswifeJoan, and soon after be ganseminaryat LynchburgBaptistSeminary. Dean Emerickhas fourchildren, Dana,Nathan, Kira and Tina.

Besides his ministry here at Liberty,Dean Emerick hasbeen activeatThomas Road BaptistChurchfor 18 years, coachingdramafor the youth department and teaching on Wednesday nights. He hashelped leadmission trips to the Ukraine,Russia and Jamaica. Dean Emerick'spersonalityand the way hedealswith students havemade him aconfidantand friendto many on campus. Hisloyaltyand perseverancethrough many of his trials haveshown him to beatrue heroof the faith.

t*l«l0M $U({ & pACIify Dr. EllenLowrieBlack

By Elizabeth Ovenshire

Dr. Ellen Lowrie Black is the Vice President for ResearchandAssessment. Dr. Blackis a wifeandthe mother of threechildrenwho attendLynchburgChristianAcademy, where sheserves as aschoolboard member.

A self-assured and intelligent woman of God, Dr. Black offers hopeto students and gives them waysto reachtheir world forChristthrough education, an arena often void oftheWord ofGod. Her recentwork atLiberty has related to accreditation and the importance of eachacademic program beingup to date.

Dr. Blackisalsoa professorof educationandaspeaker ateducational conferences emphasizing a Christian worldview.Being missions minded,she has spoken at many conferencesaround the world. ThisNovember, she took a triptoRussia tospeak ataneducational conferenceand to witness.

Dr. JosephMix

By Heather Parr

Two years ago, Dr. Joseph Mix set aside his careerindentistry tocome toLiberty toteach in the department ofhealthsciences. He hadbeen in private practice forover 15years,andhadtaught at Farleigh Dickenson University prior tohis move to Lynchburg. Dr.Mix said, "I'mhere becauseI want tobe,andfelt thatthe Lord wasleading me away from my practice."

As a professor, Dr.Mixhelps students to understandthat, eveninhealthprofessions, thereare opportunitiesforministry. Healsoencouragesstudents to participate inshort-term missions campaigns."People arehurting inmany partsof the world ... it opens up doors spiritually," he said.

Dr. Mixandhiswife, Lynne, have been married for16years and have three children. He quoted Revelation 21:4ashisfavoriteverse becauseofthereassuranceit givestoallbelievers.

Dr. James Borland

By Justus Bruno

Dr. James Borland has been at Liberty since 1977.During thistime, hehas taught in all areasofOld andNewTestamentaswellas theology andtextual criticism.

Inaddition, Borland is thepastor ofBerean Baptist Church inLynchburg where hecan be found playing his violin, hishobby for more than 40 years.

In what free time he has,Borland enjoys mentoring students toprepare them for the ministry.He isalso theformer presidentof theEvangelicalTheologicalSocietyand now serves asthe secretary-treasurer ofthat organization.

Dr.Borland attributesmuch ofwhat he haslearned toDr.Marchant King, one of his professorsatLosAngelesBaptistCollege. He andhiswife, Cheryl, have six children.

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Right:Students waitedin thebusiness office line duringfinancialcheckin beforethefall semester.

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Students Learned Patience

By Rachael Mason

What did students spend mostof theirtimedoingthisyear at Liberty? For some it was studying, others sleeping, but the time spent waiting in lines was universal.Whether it was forfood, mailorregistration, all LU students eventually spent time in lines.

Yet, it didn't take students long to realize that waiting in

lineswas simply a factoflife. It really didn't matter if it was on campus or not, waiting inlines was evidentthroughoutLynchburg.

Whether it was at Wal-Mart, Movies 10, fast-fooddrive thru's or Krogers,all produced what seemed likenever endinglines.

Junior Robin Miller said, "Everywhere Igo around here, I feellikeI have towait inlines. I

cango in themorning, afternoon oreveningand stillhave to wait Inever knew Lynchburg had so many people!"

Creativity soared when students tried tofind somethingto do to pass the time wating in lines. Activities ranged from studying for classes tocatching up on last weekend's activities withfriends.

Right: Students satat registrationand waitedfor theirnumber tobe called.

Photos by Matt Cuda

l/linat was your most interesting registration experience?

"I actuallygotthroughin an hourand ahalf."

Rick Boyer

"I waited forseven hours one day and fourhoursthenext day."

Daniela Stancescu

"I had togo back twice and still gotthrough in10minutes."

—Kim Watkins

"The thing I remember about linesis waitingfourhourstobuy one book."

Left: Studentswaited inlinetovoteon electionday Above:Studentswaited fortheirnumber tobe called during financialcheck-in

Annl/l/harton

By Lalie Lane

ProfessorAnn Wharton came to teachin thefall of1983 when thejournalism major wasfirststarted. Sincethen, shehas helped toexpand thecommunications department She currentlyteaches upper levelwriting and graphics courses and isadministrative supervisorofthenewspaper and theyearbook.

She strives todo herbestpreparing studentsto "turnthe corner" and applywhattheyhavelearned. "Icallthem aha! moments becausetheybeginto enjoythecreative processand theybegin to understand theirGod-givenpotential."

Inlife, hergreatestreward isherfamily. Shewas alreadyestablished inher careerwhen she married Jim Wharton,a widower with fourchildren. She rejoices inraisingthem and being a good role model tothem and herGod-given grandchildren.

Shebelieves thatstudentsmustbetrainedtobethe salt ofthe earthand thelight oftheworld."Ibelieve inGod'sdailypresence withus; whetherornotwe givehim room to work inourlivesis up to us. I want to helpbuildthis confidenceinmy students."

fdubu* plenty Dr. Homer B/ass

By Kristina Cabalo

Dr.Blassis the head ofthe history and government departments of the External Degree Program He has been teaching history for about 30 years,13 of which have been spent here atLiberty.

Beforecoming toLiberty,BlasstaughtinasmallBaptistcollege in Missouri He and his wife,Linda,heard aboutLibertyUniversitythroughwatching theOld Time Gospel Hour.

Along with his knowledge of history he isalso an avid collectorofbooks, owning approximately 24,000 volumes. But, he cannot strayfarfrom history.Most ofhisbooks deal with people and situations inhistory and government.

Family isimportant toBlass,foritrelatesdirectly with hisfavoriteverse, John 3:16 We areall apart ofGod's family. And thisphilosophy goes along with his favorite story of the Good Samaritan. Well, this"shortrun pessimist and long runoptimist," believes that everything will work out with God's long term plans. God isin controlof thepast, present, and future

Dr. Sandra Matthes

By Rachael Mason

Since 1976, Dr. Sandra Matthes has served as a professor in the Music Department. She teachesfour music theoryclasses.

Dr. Mattheshastwo children,who graduated from Liberty, and four grandchildren. Matthes' husband, Dr. Lloyd Matthes,is also a Liberty professor teaching mathematics.

When asked what shelikes to do inherspare time, she responded, "When you are ateacher, you do nothavesparetime; althoughIfindtime to watch my favorite sport, football."Inaddition, she is a member oftheCollege Music Society, dean oftheAmerican Guild ofOrganists, and doeseditorialwork for publisherssuchas PrenticeHall and William C.Brown.

Dr. Mattheswantstoinfluenceherstudents to serve the Lord through music. She also works toraisetheirskill levelso thattheyare betterequipped toserve theLord intheir field.

Garth McGibbon

By Joanna Tedder

Garth McGibbon, a native of Toronto, Canada, has been teaching chemistry atLiberty since 1977.He says he enjoys the challenge ofexplaining thedifficultconcepts of chemistryintermshis studentswill understand.

In class,"We make everything from flavorings right through to explosives,"he explained. However,he said thatcautionmustbeusedand anunderstandingofchemicalreactionsisessentialbeforemixingchemicals. "Some chemicalsareverytemperamental—justlikepeople," he said.

McGibbon's interestin chemistry began atabout age 12when hewanted to pickup longdistance televisionsignalsby suspending an antenna from ahydrogen balloonabove his house.

While atschool in Colorado,he met his wife, Rosemary,who alsoloveschemistryandisaformer professoratLiberty. They havebeen marriedfor 25yearsand have two sons

Aside from teaching chemistry, McGibbon enjoys in restoring old cars,gardening and keeping bees He alsofindspleasurein buildingthings, including his home inLynchburg.

NetworkingfortheFuture r

By Laura Sipple

Internships To the freshman, thisword may mean hard workat Utile or no pay.However, theseniorknows thatinternshipsare essentialfor gettingjobsaftergraduation.

RondaNoakes,a businessmarketingmajor,spenthersummer at StarSongCommunications.Ronda tracked theartiststo seehow their musicwassellingin bookstores,attended planning meetings forthe Newsboys falltour, and assisted with promotionalmailings.

Interning provides students opportunitiesto network, and opportunities to learn. "Internships aretotallyhands on," said Ronda. "When you're faced with real life situations,you seehow people react who havebeen intheindustry

for many years, and you gain their wisdom."

JoshHowe,a communications studies major,chose to intern at KULR TV, Channel8, in his hometown of Billings,Montana. His maindutiesincludedmterviewing, reporting, editing, and producing sportsfor nightlynewscasts.

Learningconfidencewasa part ofthetask "I saw what it takes to make itin the job market,and Ifeel that Imeet those standards," he said.He also learned the importance of deadlines and how to work under that pressure.

Ted Williams,a music major, decided to internat Grove Avenue BaptistChurch inRichmond, Virginia.Not only did he plan and lead the morning contemporary

musicservice,healsoleadrehearsals for thepraiseteam singersand band,directedthe youthchoirand sang intheadult choir.

Anne Clay, alsoa communicationsstudiesmajor, interned with JAARS,formerlyknown as Jungle AviationAnd RepairService, a divisionofWycliffeBibleTranslators in Wakhaw, North Carolina.She said, "Thisinternship was perfect as it exposed me to missions work and the types of people Iwillbe workingwithin Bibletranslation."

While there,Anne wrote for two publications, Beyond and Momentum. She keptbusy interviewingmissionaries and guests, writingstoriesand pressreleases, and preparing fortheTri-annualBible Conference.

Right:Anne Clayvisitedthe Moody aviationtrainingfacility inTennessee with JAARS (formerlyknown asJungle AviationAnd RepairServices).

FarRight:Ronda Noakes and StarSong artistsAaron Jeoffreyat Cafe Milanoin Nashville,Tennessee.

7776? Educators of Tomorrow

By Joanna Tedder

Student teaching isa unique experience all education majors must endure before embarking into the "real world." Most Liberty students complete their student teaching in the Lynchburg area; however, some students choose togo overseas tomission schools.

DeniseDavistaughtthirdand fifth gradein Forest, Virginia. She recalled,"Iwas excited tobebe-

ginning the last stage of college, butIwas apprehensivebecauseI did notknow what would beexpected of me."

Student teachers learned to work both with other teachers inthefield, and how todevelop relationships with their students

"I found it interesting the thingsthatthestudents respond to," Scott Blackburn said.Scott

completed his student teaching assignmentteachingeighthgrade English.

Each student teacher isassigned to an experienced cooperatingteacherwho supervisesthe activities in the classroom. Heather Earley, who also taught eighth grade English, said that studentteachersmust beflexible by, "keepingwhat'sworking and throwing away what'snot."

Studentteaching can becompleted in Lynchburg orabroadin countrieslike Korea.EstherAlcindortaughtintheInternational ChristianSchool inUijongbu,South Korea.

FarAbove:Theintricatedesignofthis dinosaur'seyeindicatedtheexistenceofthe Designer Above:Themuseum displayedthe "evidence"forevolutionandprovided a scientific rebuttal.

RedefiningEvo/ution

By Justus Bruno

The CreationMuseum at LibertyUniversityis adisplayof the University'sbeliefin theGenesis account ofcreation. The director of the museum, Dr. TerrySpohn, is Dean of Artsand Sciences. Dr. Spohn,along with hisstaffhave assembled exhibitsthatare scientificin nature and yet gives the lay person ammunition for his beliefs. The exhibitswere on loan to the museum from Christian scientistsall over theworld. The Museum is the second largestof its kind. As a complement tothe

museum,the University brought in suchrecognizedCreationistsas Dr. Henry Morris and Dr. Dwayne Gish to enhancethe students'course work.

Dr. Spohn reminded us of Galatians 2:20, "We work for Christand thevision(of Liberty) is correctand God given. Thebest days of Liberty are yetfuture."

Although,themuseum doesnot havea budget,it survivesas alivingmemorialbecauseof personal sacrifices made by Dr. Spohn and Professor Gordon Wilson.

Top Left: Mr. Teethwas the Museum's centerpieceattraction thatsupportedthe GenesisaccountofCreation. Above: Museum DirectorDr Spohn restedon a modelofthe createdearthofGenesis 1:1. Left: Mr.Moose (Syndyoceras) remindsall who enterofthe beautyofGod'screation.

"For by him were all things created, that are in heaven, and that are in earth,... all things were created by him, and for him."

Colossians 1:16

Research, Research, Research

By Justus Bruno

The ultimate place for socializing, homework and even research, thenewand improved Liberty University Library opened itsdoors with twenty first century electronic information.

The informationdeskand checkoutareaisvery spacious, which makes it invitingtostudents. The $60,000revamping costdidn'tonly go towardsrearrangingfurniture. More ProQuestmachines,and CD-ROM databaseswere added. These databases included information thatwould bebeneficialto a variety of majors,including English,psychology, nursing, education andbiblical studies.

The added internetaccessbroughtthetwo computer terminals toten and allofthem were connected toprinters. Studentswere abletotapinto a slew ofknowledge-filled websightssplatteredin cyber-space. Research orinformation finding became easierand better.

Computers were not theonly way to do research.LU ishome to 278,000 books) and over 1,200 periodicalssubscribedto annually. The library'sareaofspecialty, ofcourse, is inbiblical studies.

The Dynix filingterminalswere amodern additiontothe card catalogue.

The newlibraryheld themost books and periodicalsinthearea. The libraryalsoprovided avarietyofplacestostudy: tables, study cubicles,and even aquietroom IDs were still required

Right: Studentsworked together on theirscience labprojects.

Below:The librarytookon a whole new lookwiththeadditionof computers.

CrossingtheBridgeto trie21st Century

By Timothy J. Gibbons

Campus technologyadvanced duringthe summer with thenumber of computers and thenumber oflabs both increasing. Allofthecomputers intheacademic computing labreceivedsoftware upgrades, Windows 95and MicrosoftOffice Pro.

A variety ofnew labshave been established, including ahomework labwith avarietyof IBMcompatible386sand 486s. "It fits agrowing need and agrowingrealizationofwhatwe'redoingacademically," said Will Samson,the head of academiccomputing. "Technologyis not just animportant partofcertain schools anymore. It's part of a liberal artseducation." The school spent about $80,000on equipment upgrades for the academic labs, Samsonsaid.

A rented telephone line known as aT-l, allowed for afaster and largerconnection to the Internet."That gives us about 24times thebandwidth,"Samsonsaid.

Two new major-specific labswerealso established; acalculus lab for math majors and anadvanced multimedia lab for communication majors. The math lab included 17 Power Macintosh computers

equipped withMathematica and asoftware packageused to do algebraic computations.

Communicationmajors trainedonstate-of-theartequipmentdonatedtothe new KirkpatrickMedia Center. Thenew lab included InterNet access, colorprinting, and avarietyofdigitalproduction capabilities.

Photos by Lezah Crosby

113AchieveAcademicHonors

By Lalie Lane

Qualifying for the honors program is quite an achievement. Only 113 students at Liberty claimed the distincttitleofbeing an honor student inthe 1996-1997 schoolyear. The requirements and standards for this program reflected true academic excellence.

Entering freshmen and transfer students must have an SAT score of at least 1200 or an ACT score of28, two lettersof recommendation,a high school GPA of at least a 3.5, ranking in the top ten percent ofhisor her classand completed a three-to-fivepageessay.

A resident student must have a GPA of3.675 orabove, have two letters of recommendation and write a three-to-five page essay. Once a student gains acceptance in the honors program,he or she must maintain at least a GPA of 3.5 in allclasses.

Scholarships offered through the honors program are based upon the student's GPA with amounts ranging from $1,800$5,400. A student can earn up to $18,000inscholarships during the four-year period.

As director ofthe honorsprogram, Dr.James Nutter said one

of the most rewarding aspects is seeing students continue their education in medical, law and other graduate schools.He also commented, "Liberty'sbudgetfor the honors program scholarships shows itsconcern for high academics."

Students agreed thatthehonors program has its benefits. Sophomore Jeremy Brightbill commented, "I'm thankful that the school provides thisopportunity for more in-depth studies. There isa little bitmore work involved,but the benefits faroutweighit."

Above:Tom Inkelfound satisfaction inbeing aSpiritualLifeDirector and conducting BiblestudiesthroughouttheyearwithfriendsJason Snider, (Tom Inkel), TimAspin and BradThompson. Right:As editorialeditorfortheLibertyChampion,Tom wroteaweekly column tochallengeotherstudents.

Left: Tom surrounded hiscomputer stationwithpostersofall thethings he enjoyed from sportsto politics

Left: Jeremy Brightbillstudied hard toachieve thenecessary GPA required forthe Honors Program.Above:Jeremy spentmany hoursin thelibrarypreparing fortests, quizzes and presentations.

TheBestoftheBestBatt/eforTopRanking

By Randy King

The voiceswere strainedand thecompetition was fierce as the best ofthebest met to compete at Liberty University in the Spring of 1997. On March 20-24 LibertyUniversityhad the honor of hosting the 51st annual National Debate Tournament. It was a time when some ofthe Nation'squickestminds vied for the honorof beingNumber One.

More than 400 debaters, coaches and judges from nearly 40 of the top universities and collegesinthe country wereinvolved inthetournament. Some ofthe schoolsrepresented were: Dartmouth College, George-

town University, Harvard University, University ofMichigan, University ofSouthernCalifornia, and Wake Forest University.

The 1996 vice presidential candidate Jack Kemp was the keynote speaker. Dr. Jerry Falwell also addressed thedebaters at the National Debate Tournament Banquet which kicked offtheTournament.

The NDT originated atthe United StatesMilitary Academy in 1947. For the first twodecades of its historyitwas conductedat West Point. The West PointAdministration, in consultation with renowned debate coaches

from across the nation, formulatedmany of the rules bywhich the tournament is conducted even tothis day.

In 1967, theAmericanForensic Association, thenational professional organization of forensicseducators assumed responsibility for the National Debate Tournament. Since then, the NDT has been hosted by a different school every year, exceptions being West Georgia and Miami University of Ohiowhich have both hosted it twice.

For Liberty and its debate team, hosting the tournament was an impressive honor init-

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self. Inearning the privilege of hosting the 51st tournament, Liberty became the youngestinstitution to host the ND T ever. That a school with lessyears in itshistory than the tournament should host the nation's premiere debate competition is a reflectionon the achievements of Liberty's team said Brett O'Donnell, the head coach of Liberty's debate team

O'Donnell said, "The prestige oftheteam is thereasonthat Liberty had the credibility to submit a bid [for hosting the tournament]".

Gaining this respect isquite an accomplishment, especially since Liberty is the only Chris-

tian school represented in the conference. Freshman JV Debater Lacy Siegalkoff commented on Liberty's challenge regarding the two. "The debate circuit is a highly specialized mission fieldbecause we haveto achieve intellectual and debate credibility to effectively representChrist."

Liberty's debaters were also very honored and excited about hosting the tournament.Debater Mark Crawford called it the"Super Bowl of Debate." Varsity

Debater Bill Lawrence, who along with his partner R.J Snell competed in the tournament, commented that Liberty's involvement inthe conference was

a sign of the school's growing prestige in the academic world. "Ibelieve that it says a lotabout the respect the school isgetting in the area of Debate and Academics," said Lawrence.

This was Lawrence's third time competing in the NDT, and as thiswas hisjunior year,he is hoping tocompete a fourth time atnext year's NDT. "Competing in the ND T is the ultimate accomplishment for a debater," saidLawrence. "Making it to the ND T once is amazing initself, but I will be able to go four times."

Left: Amy Palermo didher research and thensome more just tobe prepared and readyto debate Centerleft: Jack Kemp, the1996 Republicanvice presidentialcandidatewasthe keynotespeakerat theNDT. Centerright (leftto right): Captain R.J.Snell, Head Coach Cary Voss,DirectorBrett O'Donnell, and Assistant Coach ChrisLundbert.

W«*e Up!

Riseand Shine; Give God the Glory

Oh my word...every section isfull, except the 8 a.m. Let's see...extra sleep/graduate on time...extra sleep/graduate on time. Decisions, decisions.

Okay, so you choose the lesser of two evils. Wake up at anunthinkablehourandgraduate on timerather thanthree extra hoursofsleepaweek.Good plan! Or was it?

If you are one of the many beautiful "godly" women,then yourtrustyalarmclockblared at 6:20 a.m. on the dot. That gave you just enough time to press snooze once and still getready ontime. Let's see, of course, first there's the shower; thenit's time to pickout thatperfectensemble. Hmmm , maybe a long skirt

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paired up with that black sweater ...perfect.

Okay, now it's 7:15, makeup time. Whew,suchstress, and all the whileyourstomachis growling becauseyouoptednot to get upat 5:45 in orderto havebreakfastontime. Despitethe growls, you must concentrate.It's hair time. It's 7:30 soyou have anywherefrom20-23minutes. Good luck Oh, and if it's MWF, forget about any extratime for touchups.

Now, ifyou'reone of Liberty's outstanding young men, you have awhole otherlist of problems. Does"Bedhead"sound familiar? Let's see...that alarm clock rang atabout 7:25. If you rolledout of bed, withouthitting

thesnooze more than once,youhaveplenty oftime fora shower, but that'snearly impossible with an 8 o'clock.You finally made it outof bedat aboutaquarter 'till, grabbed numerous pieces from yesterday's outfit, quickly pulled out a random tie, and you were off. Not bad, three minutes to spare, plenty of time to get to DeMoss.

Gottalovethose 8o'clocks.

Right:Lezah Crosbywas awakened by heralarm forher8a.m.class.Far Right: Studygroupsgathered throughoutcampus duringfinalsweek. Center:Lezah Crosbywas ready and confidenttofaceherearlymorning classes andfinals.

77/776? /<?/* the All-Niters

By Hannah Withem

At Liberty there were two types of students.First, there were those who worked hard yearround and used finals as a break (ha-ha), orthere are those that took a break allyear and fumbled to pull it all together in fourshort days.

Finalsweek was known for stress no matterwhat approach students took toit. It's a week packed fullof crazy studying, junk food, acne, and absolutely no sleep. Forgettryingtofinda tableinthe library, noway. Findingatable at Percival'sIsle was out as well No need foralarm clocks, there'sno time to sleep. The week turned out to be almost a competition to see who couldgothemosthourswithout

sleep.It'senough to set Juan Valdez and hisdonkey for life. (PapaJohnsknowsthewaytoo)

Now if thestudent was one ofthose who stressedall semester, hetendsto get fedup bythe time finals rolled around and just breezes through themwithout cracking a book.The thing was, he doesn't need to,he'd studied all year!

The final week of the semester was notjust atimeforwork but a time forbonding. There's a chance tospend alot oftime with people you otherwise wouldn't Study groups ran rampant. It'sthe only time of year when all school work and allsocializingcollideintoonebig escuela fiesta!

Top left: "I want tosee our spiritual and academic missions strengthened so thatour students willgo home motivated to make adifference inthe world,"said Dr JerryFalwell

Above right: The new God Save America Ralliesbroughtanother opportunitytofocusattentionon theneed forrevivalin theland.

Center right: Dr. Falwell introduced ustoa worldof religiousand political leaders

Below left: Crowd surfingfrom thebottom tothetopofthe Vines,Dr.Falwellfound hecould depend onus

Photos by Les Shofer Photography

A Cheerleader of Champions Works to Build a Spiritual Legacy

By Jason Ingram

JerryFalwellis no strangerto controversy. Since he founded Thomas Road BaptistChurch in 1956and thenLibertyUniversity in1971, Falwellhas taken every opportunity to admonish the American publicof its sinfultendencies,whether itbe through his national television ministry or one of his numerous print, radio, and television interviews. Regardless of the harsh criticismshe receivesfor his outspokenness, Falwellrefuses to be silent on the issue of national repentance.

The 1996-97schoolyear was no different. "The People vs. Larry Flynt," a film about the Hustlerpublisherand his famed legalbattleagainstFalwell,was released in January and immediately created negativepublicity for Falwell, as well as for TRBC and LU.

In addition to the film, Falwell drew criticism for an election-nightappearanceonBill Maher's highly successfulcable show, "PoliticallyIncorrect," in which hecalledfor PresidentBill Clinton's impeachment.

Despite thesteady stream of negativity that flows from the media, Falwell takes it all in stride "It isone of the hazards of the occupation, to becriticized

when you takeastand onpolitical and moral issues," said Falwell."Itry to translate morals into politicalactivism... and it does create opposition and criticism.But Ithink of it more ascreatingdebateand aplace at the table."

Inkeeping with hiscommitment to spiritualrevival, Falwell began touring theUnited States thisyear, "sounding the trumpet nationally for repentance and spiritual awakening" through several"God SaveAmerica" rallies.

When he isnot touring the country or tending to hisflock, Falwell is Chancellor to thousandsof studentsat LibertyUniversity.Although his position demands that he participate in many facets of university life,

Falwell always finds time to spend with thestudents.

"I look on thekidsasmy extended family," said Falwell. "On any given day,at least ten ofthem come through the office we talkand have friendship meetings.Also,Iarriveearlyand leavelatefrom convocation, and Iseethem attheballgames. It's a parade."

Falwellis alsoinvolved in the students' personal development as Christiansand asmembers of society.

"I want to see our spiritual and academicmissionsstrengthened sothatourstudentswillgo home motivated to make adifference in the world," said Falwell.

Falwell truly believes in his studentbody and their limitless potential Infact,hebelievesthat Liberty students will make the greatestdifferenceof all—thatof changinglives.

"In our 26th year,we have thousands of alumni serving God in multiplevocations,"says Falwell "Imeet them everyday somewhere.I think thatLiberty Universitystudentswill eventually make the greatest spiritual impact on theworld,more than any school inexistencetoday."

"I try to translate morals into political activism ... and it does create opposition and criticism. But I think of it more as creating debate and a place at the table."

—Dr. Jerry Falwell

Above: Through speaking inconvocation and participating inclasses,Dr Guillermin's favorite aspect of Liberty became thejobof gettingto know the students.Top right: Dr. Guillerminspendstimewiththefaculty Center right: Dr. and Mrs.Guillermin enjoyed a basketball game Left:Dr and Mrs Guillermin join inthe Homecoming celebrationwith the 1995 Homecoming Queen Charity Jenkins and the 1996 Homecoming Queen Katarina Terzic and Dr Falwell

Photo by Sarena Beasley

Photo by Matthew Cuda

A Leader,aMentorShapesa UniversityanditsStudents

By JenniferPillath

Dedication. Strength. Commitment. Compassion. The mind conjuresupall sorts of descriptions when the word "leader" is mentioned. Rarely do leaders combine allof these traits in their leadership qualities. However, throughhis work withstudentsand faculty, Dr. A. PierreGuillermin has exhibited all of thesetraits plusmany others.

A leaderhastheabilityto affectacampus positivelyor negatively. Through speakingin convocation and participating in classes, Dr. Guillermin was able to be apositiveexample for Liberty students. Although his position included many demanding responsibilities, the president'sfavoriteaspectof his jobwas gettingtoknow the students.

Dr. Guillermin had little spare time thisyearbecausethe SouthernAssociationof Colleges and Schoolsreviewed Liberty for re-accreditation.

Many suggestions were made forimprovement of the campus "We don't have to respond to all the suggestions," the president said, "but itis our practice.

"Our goalsincluderecruiting more staff members, expanding the technology, and expanding the library holdings," Dr. Guillermin said.

Although Dr. Guillermin enjoyed travel, most of his free time was consumed by the SACS renewal process.

Besides these changes, Dr. Guillermin had to deal with a personalbattle.Afterhavinghis second heart surgery theprevious year, Dr. Guillermincontinued his work on campus. In fact, he became more activewith the meetings andresponsibilities of hisposition "It's easierthe second time," he said inreference tohis operation.

Hisextratimewas also filled witha varietyof activities.Along withaninterestin jazzmusic,Dr. Guillermin enjoyed playing the saxophone. Biking was also a relaxing pastime forLiberty's president.

Before working with Dr. JerryFalwell, Dr Guillermin was thepresidentof Southern MethodistCollege. In1967, he began working withFalwellministries.

Dr. Guillermin's education had prepared him for the position atLiberty Appointed by formerPresidentBushas a Presidential Advisor on Education, Dr Guillermin served on the President's National Advisory

Council on Educational Researchand Improvement. Hehas travelledextensivelythroughout Europe,the Middle East,and the Far East addressing issuesand trendsinhighereducation

He has also served as aLecturer atOxford University, Advisor to theShiloah Centerfor Middle Eastern andAfricanAffairs ofTel Aviv University, and asanEducationalConsultantto the countries ofRussia, Romania, Hungary, Japan andthe Republic ofChina.Dr. Guillermin holds the Bachelor ofArts in Telecommunications, the Master of Artsin Religionand Doctorof Educationdegrees.

His diverse educational background includes studies at Nova Southeastern University, Central Michigan University, University of Virginia and Harvard University.

Through theyears,hehas seennumerous changesoncampus: thesize of the studentbody, the construction of the campus, and the number of faculty members.Dr.Guillermin stated that the characterof the studentbody had changed as well."Thereisa higher level and quality of studentsnow," he said.

President Guillermin remainsamandevoted to the campus. Work is hishobby,and the students arehis priority.

StudentsBeaohedOut l/l/hi/eStaying Home

By Rebecca Walker

With the Olympics held in Atlanta, many ofLiberty's studentswere abletogetataste of this international competition.

The familiar Olympic flag, emblazoned with the intertwined five rings, hasnotflown onAmerican soil since the Summer Games of 1984 in Los Angeles, California.

More than 10,700athletes, twomillionspectatorsandaglobal audience numbering inthe billions gathered fortwo weeks in Julyto celebratethe eventthat hasrecognized athletic achievement

since776 B.C

Thewholeworld watchedas patriotism,competition, talent, defeatand victory combined to puton amemorabledisplay.

Two students,Ira Steel and Ryan Cole,worked behind the scenesto keepthe Olympicsrunningsmoothly. Bothworkedfor 62NotAshamed

theArmark Company,an international food cateringservice, from May to August.

Steeland Cole had the titles of "Floor Supervisor," which meanttheywerein chargeof the otheremployees,tookinventory, prepared the stands and dealt withthe customers.

Steelsaid, "Themostdifficult partofthejobwas keepingeveryone happy and satisfied." Both said thiswas a challenge becausetherewas sucha diversityofpeople. This meant they were confronted with language barriersand differentsets of customsconstantly.

Many hours were put into preparationfor the dailyevents. "Thebusiest day?Definitely the opening ceremonies,"Steel and Cole said. "There were 85,000 peoplein the stadium that day."

When asked what was the

most memorable thing they were able to do while working atthe Olympics,Steel said, "It was a greatexperience. I got to godown onthe field It feltlikeI was one of the athletes."

Colerepliedthoughtfully, "It issomething that you cantell your kids about one day. I was there with the best-knownathletes in the world."

Another student, Cara Rosson, worked with theCulturalOlympiad. For nine days Rossonsold stamps,coins and other memororabilia from pastOlympics. Rosson said the highlight of the Olympicswas seeingtheUS. flag raised and hearing thenational anthem played Rosson said that you could watch the games on television, but therewas nothing like being thereand catching the "Olympic spirit."

Left: Olympic Stadium is surrounded by theAtlantaskyline Center left: Ira Steel tooktimeaway fora photo attheFulton County Stadium.Center right: Ryan Cole loved hisexperienceas an Olympic volunteer. Below left: The Olympic Stadium was thescene oftheopening ceremonies.Below right: Flowers and flagsmarked thesiteoftheOlympic Park bombing.

T4e MA*fc Ptok A NightattheOperaCame toLU

By JulieCozby and SarahPollak

W. A.Mozart's"lastgreatopera" was Liberty'sNight at the Opera

The Liberty University Opera Workshop presented "The Magic Flute," directed by Dr. Wayne Kompelien.Accordingto Kompelien, this was thefirst timeLiberty was abletoput on this difficult production.

"Youhavetohaveanincredible cast to do this opera," he said. "We've gota tremendous bunch of singers."

Theninemaincharactersand a small chorus were all played by students. The group rehearsed several hours a week beginning in early September until the Novemberproduction.

"The Magic Flute," a

singspiel, is a German form of opera with spoken dialogue. Kompelien described it as lightheartedandhumorouswithmusic that theaudience "will absolutely love."

Theoperawasabouta prince tryingtofreehislove, who was held captive by the slave Monostatos. In his travels, the heroofthe storymet up withan eccentric birdman,threefairies and theQueen ofthe Night.

Comedy andinterestingcharacters filled the play.Kompelien recommended that the audience watchfor the traditionalfavorite character,Papageno,alsoknown asthe birdman. "Amidstallthis romance Mozart plugs inthis goofy character."

Some of the cast members said thatthey didn't like opera verymuch until theytrieditfor themselves. Victor Norstrude, who played the part ofSarastro, saidhewanted to singin an op-

Above:Papageno (Garrett Graham) and PrinceTamino (John Burton) were afraidofwhatthefutureheld.

Right:The Three Ladies(Jodi Penner,AmyHaleand AllisonMorris) padlocked Papageno's (Garrett Graham)mouth fortelling alie.

Photos courtesy of Dr. Wayn e Kompelien

era because of the vocal benefits of performing.

According to Kera O'Bryon, who played the Queen of the Night, most studentshaveamisconceptionaboutopera that pre-

vents them from enjoyingit "When peoplethinkofopera they usually picture this big, burlyblondewoman withthick, fakebraids and horns," O'Bryon said. "That'snot whatitisatall."

Left: Papageno (Garrett Graham)and the daughterofthe Queen oftheNight (Kristine Biller) talkedabout marriage, sayingthat it's noblestwhen man and wifearelinkedin love. Farleft: The Queenof theNight(KeraO'Bryon) had an ominous presence.

"When people think of opera they usually picture this big, burly blonde woman with thick, fake braids and horns,"

Kera O'Bryon

Left: TheThree Ladies(AllisonMorris, Jodi PennerandAmy Hale) admired Prince Tamino(John Burton).

The TULah GetsHigh-teohEguiptment

By Randy King

Liberty's Television productionlab underwent afaceliftand make-over for the 1996-97school year.The lab changed most noticeably in size and quality of equipment and facilities. Thelab expanded from two rooms to six and drastically improved the quality of the equipment in the lab

Preceding the improvements, the lab was atbest outdated and, accordingto Dr. Steve Troxel, lab supervisor, many timesitwas evennonfunctional.

Dr. Troxelstated thatthe COM S departmenthad made the equipment "lastaslong aspossible."

The chief of engineering for Whitlock Corporation, the com-

pany that installed the new lab atLiberty, said thatofthe many production facilities he has installedand worked on inthe region, Libertyhas "oneof the finest facilities in the state ofVirginia."

The extra room was greatly appreciated by both students and faculty Entire classes were ableto be inthelabsat the same time, something thatgreatlyenhanced the learning and teaching process.Dr. Troxel said that the facultywas verypleased and thatthestudentswere "thrilled" with the improvements.

The technological upgrades made were the purchasing and installationof two nonlineared-

iting systems and HVHS video equipment. These improvements catapulted Liberty'sproduction lab to "Hi-tech"status. By working with thenew equipment, studentswillbebetterprepared tofacethe"realworld"in years to come. Currently, many television stations have not yet moved up to equipment of this calibre.

Dr. Troxel predicted that equipment similarto Liberty'sis the future of television production. By renovating the productionlabtothisdegree of superiority,LibertyUniversityhasprovided students that "edge" that is so necessary in the competitivefield of television.

Right: ErickPetersen, EDP Video Production Manager, broughthis professional experiencetothenew Media 100 Non-Linearvideoediting systemlab.

Photo by Sarena Beasley

Above:Many milesofcord were needed to run theequipment in thestudio, even those hidden beneath thefloor boards.

Photo by Sarena Beasley

Below:Stephen Bliley, LaureleiMillerand Dana Burman directed, produced and edited from thecontrolroom. Farbelow:Matt Teboe and MattUncapher were busy atwork in the LU tvstudiocontrolroom

Photo by Lezah Crosby

Photo by Michael Speights

Photo by Matt Cuda and Sarena Beasley

"In God have I put my trust: I will not be unto me.

- Psalm 56:11

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MusicSpeakstotheHeartoftheMatter

In a generation where trendiness and conformity are "in" and leadership and individuality are "out," the influence of music has a powerfuleffect

Desiring to make a positive difference,Christian groups including the Newsboys, Big Tent Revival, Eastto Westand Plankeye used their talents to challenge Lynchburg to stand up forChrist and point their generation towards Him.

For Neal Coomer and Jay DeMarcus of pop group East to West,their focus issimple: offering the truth of the forgiveness and grace of Jesus Christ Performing songs from their album "North of the Sky," they strived tobe transparent totheaudience

By Laura Sipple

DeMarcus said, "No matter how frail we areas humans, we know our strength lies with Jesus Christ."

Big Tent Revival performed from its latestrelease,"Open All Night." According to Steve Wiggins, the band traveled all night to be on time for a photo shoot. After arriving, the photographer said they'looked like they had been up all night"and sothe title was formed.

Big Tent Revival focused its music around Christ. Wiggins said, "Thatmeans we putthemessage first and then match our music to the passion of Christ's teaching."

Boldly going where no Christian band has gone before, rock-

alternative group, Newsboys "took us to their leader." These guys from down under landed performing songs from 'Take Me toYour Leader."

This included hits "Reality" depicting a '90s version of the prodigalson who learned "IfsHis reality that welcomes us back," and "Breakfast,"a humorous song that stresses the point "We don't mourn like those who have no hope." "When the toast is burnt and allthe milk has turned and Cap'n Crunch is waving farewell...may this song remind you that they don't serve breakfastin hell."

Third Day and Plankeyefinished offthe spring concert series.

Right: Jay DeMarcus from EasttoWest sang tothecrowd in Multi-Purpose. Far right: The Newsboys from Mooloolaba, AustraliaareJohn James,PhilJoel, Duncan Phillips, PeterFurler, Jeff Frankenstein and JodyDavis.

Phot,° b y Matthew Cud,

Left: Members ofBigTent Revival are RickHeil, Randy Williams,Steve Wiggins and Spence Smith.

Bottom right: Lead singer from BigTentRevival, SteveWiggins,performed during a concert.Bottom left: NeilCoomer from East toWest entertained the crowd withhisvocal ability.

A/ashv/i/eComes toLynohhurg

By Laura M. Sipple

The music was bold andclear: from softmelodies to '90s alternative. Yettheministry and message were thesame:reaching ageneration lookingfor answersanddirection onlyfound in Christ.

Geoff Moore and theDistance hit things off performing their "Home Run" tour.Lead singer GeoffMoorechallengedstudentsto standup for Christ,nomatterwhat thecost He said,"Ihavepeopleand lovedoneswho don'tknowChrist.

If I'm only faithfulwhen its easy, these people are never going to come to Christ.Whatever ittakesI willbefaithfulthisismy vow."

Numerous Dove Award winnersPointof Graceand 4-Himperformed from their latestreleases "Life, Love and Other Mysteries" and "The Message." Denise Jones fromPointof Gracesaid,"We want our livesto showthattheGod we're singingaboutisreal. Ijusthope we

willalways be an encouragement toothers."

4-Him group member Marty Mageheesharedwiththe audience concerningtheirmissionofspreadingthe gospel. "We'vegotto watch eachother'sbacks,becausewithin thismission thereis a roaringenemy thatroarsvery quietlysometimes. You have to be on guard. Sometimes you can't seehim. You havetomakesureyournight-vision gogglesare working."

Gospel group Anointed appeared on October 26, which was declared "Anointed Day" by the Mayor of Lynchburg.Theyalso exclusivelyreleasedtheirlatestalbum, 'Under theInfluence."Scott Krippayne added to the evening performingsongsfromhis sophomore release, 'WildImagination."

Wrapping things up were Cindy Morgan, Michael O'Brien andTuesday'sChild.WithO'Brien's

nomination for 1996 Dove Award forNew ArtistoftheYearandthe success ofhis sophomore release, "Conviction," he certainly knows the meaning of accomplishment. However, he doesn'tlookat itthat way.

"Successisonlyachieved when youarewhereGod wantsyoutobe. We tend toplaceemphasis on our agenda,not God's Thafswhen we mustseekGod and ask himspecificallywherehewantsusto be."

He challengedstudentstoknow the measureofGod'sgracepersonally. "God iswillingto use eachand everyoneof you as longas youare willingto beused."

Cindy Morgan captivated the audiencewithsongsfromher latest album,"Listen." Sheaskedthe studentbody to prayfor heras wellas otherartists tokeep theirfocuson God andhis workand servingGod and his people.

Right:Friendsstucktogether even onrollerblades. Far right: Itwas besttoskate in a groupjustincaseyou needed afriendtokeep you on yourfeet.

StudentshittheBigCityofLynohhurg

By Amanda Godshall

It was 2 a.m

Did you know where your roommate spent the evening? Maybe he orshewent to thelate nightactivity.

Students relied on these stress-relievingactivitiesduring theirweekends at Liberty.

Latenightactivitiesbrokethe tension oftheweek by giving students a chance to unwind Bowling, roller skating,miniaturegolfing,coffeehouses,sports games, on-campus movies and fine arts productions allowed studentsabreakfrom repetitious class schedules.

Teem Assefa took advantage of theroller skating. "You can staylateand release energy from theweek," shesaid.

Assefa wasnot the onlyone who enjoyed skating. Deborah LaMance liked itfordifferent reasons. "Iget my exerciseand it's fun," she explained.

Many students went to late night activities to spend time with friends outside of classes. "The best thing Iliked was the fellowship,"saidEddieBurgess, who played miniaturegolf.

Late night veteran Sarah Pollak also attended primarily

for socialization. "It's notso much what you dobutwho you are with," sheexplained. Robin Miller added, "Ilike late night because Igettospend timewith my friends."

Even facultyenjoyed it "My daughters liked watching 'Twister' andenjoyed any activityhere on campus," communicationstudiesprofessor Deborah Huffsaid,describingitas fun for thewhole family

Whether itwas forthe fellowship ortheactivityitself,late night activities gave studentsa reasonto "livefor the weekend."

Photo by Zachary Kronenb

Above right: Lynchburg Bowl providedforastrikingevening. Left: Outdoor showing of"Twister" could have been labeled "Freezer" as temperaturesdropped in the 40s

hoto bv Kristina Cabalo

Upper Left: Competing forthecrown were (Back Row)Jennifer Sandidge, Lisa Reesman,Deborah Barbee, Anne Clay,Amy Edwards,Anita Klingler, (FrontRow)Bethany Lee,StephanieLong, StephanieCarpenter, Hannah BlackandKami Linstra. Left: Katarina Terzicwas crownedby 1995 Miss Liberty, CharityJenkins.

Photo by Ted Woolford

Deborah Barbee

Amy Marston

RachelMills

Stacey Harcum

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Queen SharesHer LifeChangingStory

Katarina Terzic,who was chosen to wear thetitle of Miss Liberty, hasatestimonythat she iseager to share, with the motive of spreadingthe hopeof the Gospelof Jesus Christ.

Shewasbornin a communist countrywithanatheistic culture to a family who knew nothing about Jesus.She emulated her father, a well-known physicist, by following his belief in evolution, denying theexistence of a Sovereign God.

More than fouryearsagoas

Katarinawas walking down the streetsof Belgrade, Yugoslavia, she was overwhelmed withthe emptiness in her life. She came to a church and went inside

By Deborah Barbee

Watching the others kneel and pray, shesaidto herself, "I wish Iknew more about God." The Lord was listening, and answered her prayer.

Thefollowingyear, Katarina found herselfin Lynchburg. She had come only to visit her brother, but the Lord had planned this to be a visit that would changeherlife. She testifies to the promisemadeby God in Jeremiah29:13, "It wasat LibertywhereI soughtGod with all my heart, and it was at Liberty where Ifound him."

Hundreds of miles from home and knowing noEnglish, Katarina found Liberty tobe a lonely place, but the Lord used this time to draw her closeto

Himself. God brought Christian friends, understanding professors, and anencouragingpastor intoher life todiscipleher and to helpherlearn English.

After hersalvation, Katarina was heartbroken over herlost family Shedoubted theywould everrecognize theirneed for the Savior, but God did more than she thought was everpossible. Both her mother and father are attendingLibertyBibleInstitute.

Katarina's life is awitness to God's provision,sovereignty, power,grace and love thatendures forever.Katarina prays thatall who haveheardher story willnotbe drawn toherbutto the storyof salvationin Jesus, the good news found inthe Bible.

KatarinaTerzicfrom Yugoslaviawas named Miss Libertybythestudentsand faculty

Photo by Ted Woolford

Above:The Top 25 candidatesincluded (Back Row)Dawn Lindsey, Rachel Mills, Laura Gosselin,KatarinaTerzic, Amy Marston,Amy Edwards (FrontRow)Ruth Fisher, HollyWard,JenniferJenkins, Adrienne Lowe,KerryWalls, Stacey Harcum and Stephanie Long.

Rememherinn O/ri Times w RememheringO/dTimes

Theytalkamong themselves of eventspast, smiling, laughing and lookingslightly dazed. Every year at Homecoming they appear. To current dazed students their stories may seem overly nostalgic- but thetrials these alumni went through at Liberty made Homecoming a special timefor them.

Wayne Watson performed at aspecial alumnibanquetonOctober25. Selectgradsweregiven theEagleaward honoring them for outstanding achievements.

Also,there was an alumnipicnic before the Homecoming game at WilliamsStadium.

AccordingtoMarkSmith, codirector of the alumni association along with Jay Spencer, mostgraduatesdomaintaincontactwiththeiralmamater.They keep in touch through the alumni newsletter (Rekindling the Flame), The National Liberty Journal and thePresident's newsletter.

The Liberty footballteam entered its Homecoming game ver-

sus Charleston Southern onthe heels of two of the toughest months in team history. The Flames have dropped fiveof theirfirstsixconteststhisseason. Coming into the season Liberty was ranked No. 14in the Sports Network poll. A firsteverberthintheNCA A Division I-AA playoffsseemed attainable. But injuries, close defeatsand turnovers put an end to the team's playoffaspirations. "The losses have been very frustrating," L Ujunior quarterback Ben

Right:Members oftheband displayed theirtalent by playingtheirmellophones while upside-down. Below:Atough soccer match was a highlight

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Anderson said. Despite the obstacles, theLiberty Flames won Homecoming.

A pigskin wasn't the only ball kickedin the LibertyHomecoming game Football may have been the center of LU's Homecoming hoopla, but "futbols" were still rolling, bouncing and flyingon the soccer field.

The Liberty Flames soccer team faced-off against Division 2 opponent Lincoln Memorial University in their own Homecoming match.

TheFlamesmenhave handled competition successfully this season, and carrieda7-4 record (2-2 Big South Conference) into the game.

Homecoming's opponent, Lincoln Memorial University, stacked a 9-4-2 record, and threatened with a high-scoring duo for Liberty's defense to handle.Itseemsthatbothteams were evenly matched despite theirrecords because the game ended in a tie.

Tropical Storm Fran hit Lynchburg on Friday, September 6. She dropped more than an inch of rain per hour, disrupted power throughout the region, and caused Liberty'searliestone-day shutdown in the school'shistory.

Fran had lost herhurricanestatus in North Carolinabutwas stilla full-power storm when she hitthe Lynchburg areaat4a.m. The eyeof the storm passed through town around 11 a.m.and moved east.

"You've got recordfloodingon theDan River,"said Mike Gillen, a servicehydrologistwiththeNational WeatherBureau "TheJames(River) was 23to 24feeton thecrest. Thafs 80 NotAfraid

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not afloodofrecord, but itis eight feetabovethefloodstage."

Fran dropped more than eight inchesof rain,resultingin overflowingriversandfloodedbasements including some on campus. The ExecutiveMansion had threeinchesof water inits basement, reported Facility Manager Jon Bobbey,and the VinesCenterwasleakingwateronto the floor.

Workers started handling studentcomplaintsaround 8a.m. "We began assoon asour office opened withaprioritylistofwhattohit," the managersaid.

A significantamount of waterwas flowingontothefloorasaresultof the water pressure underground. Thiscaused waterto enterthrough theexpansionjointsintheconcrete and ontothe floor.

Secondprioritywasgiventostudent-related problems. A fewstudentsreportedleakageinindividual rooms, themanager said,butmost complaintsconcerned entiredorms orhalls.

Firstprioritywentto "expensive areas"suchas theVinesCenter floor.

Other damage toLiberty facilities wasminimal,Bobbey said. Pre viousyear'sproblem areassuchas Applied Science and DeMosssufferedlittleleakage.

Right:Acoupleofguystookawildridedownthe mudslide. Below:Muddy students entertained themselves bystayingdirty.

m't/?your day off from Fran?

"HurricaneFran cancelled my bus home for my sister's wedding. Fortunately, two friendsdroveme in timetobe a part of it."

-ChrisGoldsborough

"On my day off I sat and watched my fingersshrivel up."

-SteveGlossen

"I sleptin and went outtolunchwith my roommates."

Left: HurricaneFran gave studentstheopportunityto mudslide Below:Various debris, such asthese trees, could be found throughoutthecampus.

-Stacey Guisewhite

StudentsWin Some, LoseSome

By Matt Swinehart

Liberty University was not starved for politicalinvolvement during thelocaland national elections of 1996. CollegeRepublicans and Studentsfora Moral America were both actively involved in campaigning forGeorge Landrith and otherGOP candidates.

TheCR set out withthe goalof

informing every voter in the Lynchburg areaofthecontrasts between the candidates.CR did so throughsignwaves,phonecallsand literaturedrops.CR alsoheldamock electiontopromote voting among college students.

Students fora Moral America spent time recruiting high school voters and campaigning for Landrith SMA also held a rally for Landrithto givestudentsaplatform tolearnaboutthe candidate.

"The election of1996was a victory for the conservative movement," saidLibertyUniversityCollegeRepublican Chairman Aaron

Mullins. "The Republican House was reelectedand theGOP gained two seatsin the Senate."Mullins noted thatthisSenate willbethe most pro-life Senate in history. Mullins added, "President Bill Clintonhad to campaignonRepublican valuesto win."

WWM C radio, C-91, kept the campus updated on election night. News directorsSarah Pollak and Jamie Hallundertook this event to provide a hands-on experience for broadcast students and to "go all out" since thiswas theonlyelection year that current Libertystudents would experience.

Right: George Landrith was pleased withthe supportfrom Liberty's College Republicans

Above:Members oftheStudent Government Association enjoyed a sunny parade in downtown Lynchburg. Left: Student Body PresidentCraig Long took thetimetohelpa studentwithvoting registration Below left: Members of SGA met regularlytoaddressstudent concerns.Below right: Politicalleaders like Steve Forbesfound allies in this conservative community.

Photo by Dave Dershimer

Note fat* ffa titfnefaoHt TheMusicofGenerationX

By Thomas I Swope

A different rhythm was heard across Liberty University

From Leaf's power pop to Circadian Rhythm's melodic rock, campus musicians took holdof God'scommand inPsalm66:1 to "make a joyful noise unto the Lord."

Itmay not have been the Southern gospel sound that Lynchburg was familiar with hearing,but the message and goalswere thesame."Ourpurposeisto reachpeoplewiththe love of the Lord," said Tad Agoglia from Peculiar People

Many campus bands had greatopportunitiestoministerto others TheUpperRoom was the hosttoTheMartinaires,Dorothy Hill,and Knappy amongothers. PeculiarPeopleplayed for high schoolyouthgroups, and Circadian Rhythm planned to move beyond Lynchburg toother colleges and to other audiences.

Perhaps the best partabout it all was not found inthemusic, orthe people, but ina God who took pleasure seeing the college students singing for Him

Right: Circadian Rhythm is PaulBarber, Dan Cuomo,Aaron Paganini, WillPavone and Andy Zpiff. Below: Jon Reeves and Ramey HarderusedtheirmusicaltalentsfortheLord.

Photos by Ted Woolford

Left: Choreographers Amy Andrews,Marissa Manzo and MaryAndrews performedwith Bootsy and LatisshaAcey.

Below:Noisegroup members

PhillipMichaelVaughtand Micah Gaudio performed atTheVault.

Bottom left: BigSlam group members areBen Dillon, Joy Bennett,MikeTribusand Danny Dillon Bottomright: The MartinairesareJon Martin, Ben Larson, Brian Austin, Ramey Harderand PaulBrunett.

Right: SteveSmithtook advantageofrelaxingonthe couch andwatching some television Farright:Hannah Withem collapsedonthesofa afteralong, exhaustingday.

More Freedom VersusaSooia/Life

By KatieCarico

Early one morning an exhausted Liberty student stumbled out ofbed. The clock showed 7:45 a.m. and class started at8! The student made an attempt to look presentable and rushed out of the dorm room, across campus and into the classroom with one minute to spare.

The town student, on the other hand,had been up for at least30 minutes gettingready, drivingto schoolandbattling for a parking spot The good news for the now exasperated commuter was thatafterclasses, he could return home, whip up some snacks, kick back, relax and watcha little television. Oh, the pros and consof off-campus living.

Ifcommuters were asked what they missed most about dorm life, their answer would

most likely be, "NOTHING!"

ChristiSpohnsaid, "Off-campus livingis cool becauseIhave my own closet and homecooked meals."

Butcommuters alsoemphasizedthe sociallifethatdormliving promoted. Everyday new friendships were made on the hall orin the cafeteria; whereas, livingoff-campuscouldbe social suicide if onelivedtoo far away from university life.

BrianColesaid, "Sometimes I feel like atotal recluse because I'm neveraround campus when things are going on.But then again,I've got a dog, a cat, home cooked meals and no curfew. Going to my own quietroomto study,sleepor justrelaxwasnice after atiring day."

The most well-known offcampus living spots included: OldMillTown homes,anywhere

onTimberlake,andof course the legendary Montview Town houses, also known as Dorm 33. Commuters who visited any oneof theselocationswouldfind a familiar face. They were swarmingwithLibertystudents taking on theresponsibilities of living on their own. These responsibilities included paying theirown bills and cookingtheir own meals.

Sam Stutts explained, "Offcampuslivinghas its advantages anddisadvantages. For example, Ihaveno curfew and Ihave my own room, but Ialso haveto cook and Ihate cooking."

No onewasthereto tellthem to turnoff theirlightat midnight orhow cleantheir room needed tobe. However,town students were really easy to spot, they werethe overtiredone'swith the messyrooms.

Top right: James Napier, Jonathan Phillips, Assane Fassa and Sarena Beasley enjoyed thecomfortsof a livingroom and fire place. Above:James Napier showed hisBoy Scoutabilities by buildingafire.

Left: Stephanie Pummill, Hannah Withem and Shea Whitney whipped up a little something fortheir dinnerparty.

Studentsenjoyed the relaxing, casual atmosphere ofPercival's Isletostudyorsimplyto socialize.

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LynchhurgCoffeeShops

Caffeineboost?A get away?

Day after day students dealt with the stress of classes, assignments and people.The hours of studyingseemed endless,andstudentsall needed toescapeattimes.

For many students, the atmosphereofa coffee shopprovided a needed refuge. Some ofthe shops around town that had a pleasant atmosphere were PercivalsIsle, The Drowsy Poet,Cafe Tavanis and EspresswayCafe.

One ofthe more popularspots among students was the Drowsy Poet.ShannonHutchisonsaid,"the atmosphere and cafecon caramel arenotthesame anywhereelse."

The smalltables, dim lighting, and soft music made one feelat home,asdidthe availablecardand

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board games.

Forstudentswho hadavehicle and were able to venture farther from campus, Percival's Islewas a charming place tohide away.Located in a building which dated closeto1815, thisshop was decorated with historicalelements, includingan 1880 piano.

ItofferedmoreofaFrenchcafetypeatmosphere atits downtown location.Livemusicwas provided by local bands and well-known artists Student Eric Spain said, "Thereisno question about it,the entertainmentand atmosphereare thebestintown."

Percival's Isle also offered a wide variety of food and drinks. Exoticdessertswerealsoavailable aswellasmany typesofcoffee.

Another popular coffee shop was Cafe Tavanis owned byLiberty University graduate, Ron Rerozi. ItsItalian atmosphere was reflected in the mural ofVenice which covered most of onewall. Thissmallshop offered afriendly and relaxed atmosphere. The new shop intown, V & T Coffee House provided an icecreamparloratmospherethatgave a unique flairto the coffeehouse trend

Finally,EspresswayCafeinthe DeMoss Atrium provided aquick pickme up betweenclasses. Sowhen studentsneededtoget away fora while, the city's coffee shopswere afavorite escape.

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"Percival'sIsle. They bringin musical actsina relaxed atmosphere withcool people."

"Working lateon the Champion requires somethingtosurvive-for me caffeineatEspressway Cafe."

-KrisPatterson

-ChristopherEllis

-Dan Cuomo

-Timothy J.Gibbons

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"I'vevisitedevery coffee shop withinan hour'sdrive. I lovethecozy atmospheres and I justlovecoffee!"

Poet tostudy inthe afternoon hoursand to socializeina positive atmosphere."

Though Marriott has the finestfood around,students at Liberty University became a little tired of always having the same food.Of course the fastfoodessentials like Pizza Hut, Hardee's, andMcDonald'swerejoinedwith localfarelikeMr.Jim's, Sals and Vitos. Some students look to Lynchburg'sfineselectionof restaurants as a welcomed alternative.

For a more laid back atmospheresomestudentsenjoyedeating at such restaurants as Spanky's, BillyJoe's,The Ground Round,TexasSteakhouse,andthe Italianfast-foodofFazolies.Famil-

iar faces couldbe seenwhile dining atone ofthese fine, budgetminded establishments.

For a menu with a little more class, students enjoy special eveningswithfriends oraluckydinnerdateatrestaurantslikeCrown Sterling,Shakers,ortheJazzStreet Grill These restaurantswere visited to celebrate the specialmoments oflife.

No one could say Lynchburg didn'thaveavarietyofchoicesin menu offerings. Itwas hereatthe assortmentofrestaurantsintown that students made memoriesto besharedaround thedinnertable foryearstocome.

afiestaatLaCareta Mexican Restaurant Below:Jason Bellamy, Jamie Millerand Jess Moore hung outattheBackyardGrill. FarBelow:Norm Barsugli,Kasey White, Suzie Fulksand Su Cheng dined atSpanky's indowntown Lynchburg.

Left: Luke Burton and Stephanie Pummill had

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By Randy King

Life in the dorms was an experience noteasily forgotten. From harmless pranks tolate night conversations andspontaneous Bible studies, memories were made thatwould stay with studentsuntilit'stheirturnto pass thesecretson totheirchildren

Remember anyof these scenarios?

Abanshee screamyanked him out ofthe peaceful oblivion of slumber. Jeff's eyes strained to focuson his alarm clock.Thedisplay read ablurry 2:23 a.m. Out in thehall, he heard muffled

laughterand retreatingfootsteps. As Jeff attempted toreturnto the Land of Nod, he silently blamed the daythe whistle ball had been removed from the shelvesofWal-Mart.

The warm water had doneits soothing work to relax her, and Cindy was looking forward toa much-needed night's sleep. She wasblindlygroping for hertowel when she heard snickering. Just assherealizedthathertowel was noton the hook where shehadleft ithanging,she was doused with ice-cold water. A moment before

shecould see who had pulledthis prank, the room went dark and thedoor swung shut.

Across campus in another dorm, "Greg Norman willbe attempting this 25-foot-putt in an effortto remain four under par," Tom whispered melodramatically. He looked down the dim hall to where an aerosal deodorant can and bottle of gelformed the "hole." His opponent, Nate, leaned againstthewall.

"You'renevergonnamakethis one, Tommy boy," Nate sneered With a precision gained from

Right: Bzzz, thealways coolbuzzcutwas performed aftercurfewin guysdorms everywhere

many such competitions, Tom skillfullyputthe ballthroughto a smattering ofgolfclapsand was duly dubbed Dorm Putting Champ.

Bill pushed the door open hesitantly, not knowing if he would be welcome in his own room ornot. From thesounds of it, there was a full-scale verbal brawl underway.Peekinginside, hecouldn'tbelievehis eyes.Seven of his hallmates were huddled around a Riskboard.

Billhad barelysat down onhis bunk when one of the players jumped up and yelled furiously, "You're alla bunch of cheaters!"

He encompassed all presentin his angry glare. "You'veall got some kind ofscheme going tobeatme! Don'ttrytodeny it!"

The otherplayerstriedto placate him,but he was convinced. In defiance,he threw the game board and allofits piecesacross the room. Billhadn't seen anything like that since he'd played gameswith hissiblings as a kid.

Theseafterhoursact iv itie s

played animportantrolein every dorm resident's college experienceandbestof all, therewere no late-nightpasses required to join the excitement.

Names have been changed to protect the innocent.

Left: Dan Vollmersnuggled into bed afteralong dayofstudying. Below: "Feelthesemuscles"A coupleofguysenjoyed each otherscompany inthe dorm room.FarBelow:"Excuse me,areyou Cousin It?"Who isthatunderall that hair?

Whatever theseason,studentsfound SpiritDaysa change ofpacetothedresscode. Above:Mark and ColinWerner went all outforred, whiteand blueday Above right: Isaac Ring showed off hisseniorityin black and redforclasscolorsday Below left: Jason Barchuski, an avid clash-dayfan, doesn'teven belong on theground.Below right: Guy Troyerand Mikey Burak didtheirBrady Bunch interpretationsfor70s day

Any Reason toCe/ehrate

Photo by Sarena Beasley

Photo by Sarena Beasley

Photo by Lezah Crosby

No matterwhatthe sport, LibertyFlames fans added thenoisefactortopushthe teams onward Left: Noise stopped andeveryone bowed inprayeratthe end oftheLady Flames Big South victory Middle Row: Some guysgotall dressed up.Below left: Liberty's #1 Fan Gary Householderhad a frontrow seattoall events Below center: JimMartel was all "fyrdupp."Below right: Preston Broadhurst clowned around.

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Photo by Ted Woolford

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Right: TheAluminator, a.k.a. PeterAluma, excitedfansasheshot hissignaturetwopointer. Farright: ForwardEric Sorenson helped setthe playsin motion.Below left: Darren Hallblocked outfortherebound

Below right: Larry Jackson sankanother shot.

Photo by Ted Woolford

A HotTimeintheFurnace

The Flames survived a season which saw LU asthemarked team intheBig South conference. LU,led by seniorcenter PeterAluma,was picked astheNo. 1 team inthepreseason Big South pollsand fought through adversity towin 20 games forthesecond time asa Division I competitor.

LU made itthrough theseason nearthe topby playing thetoughest defense inthe league, holding its BigSouth opponentsto a measly 61.6pointsper game average.

As forhisseniorseason, Aluma said, "It was abittersweetexperience. (Before seniornight) Iwasn't abletotakea nap beforethegame.Iwas reflectingaboutthe fouryearsthathave gone by so fast."

The Big South'sall-timeleading shot blocker came intotheseason asone of the most heralded playersever tohit thepaint intheBigSouth conference. He was named thepreseason Player oftheYear and named to Athlon Sports Magazine's AllAmerican sixthteam.

Despite facingdouble and triple-team coverage throughout most oftheseason, Aluma posted solidstatistics thatarethe bane ofevery competition coach intheBig South. He averaged 16points, sixrebounds and threeblocked shotsper contestduring hisseniorseason.

The Flames' back courthad a formidable duo with Marcus White and LarryJackson. EricSorenson and Walter "Boo"Graham provided depth inthepower forward slot

Whenever called upon,thefans, theunofficialsixthplayer on the team, provided thenoisetoheat up the furnace.

-Rich Maclone

Upper left: Marcus White and "Boo" Graham went doubledunking.Left: JeffMeyer coached his17th season at Liberty

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In the finalround,Charleston Southern defeatedtheFlames64-54 to taketheBigSouth title and advance to theNCAA tournament

LU's senior center PeterAluma wrapped up the tournament's Most Valuable Player award Liberty's post-playerscored 17pointsand pulled down 12rebounds. "I justwanttothankmy teammates, and all ofthepeoplewho made me feel at home here and the student body forsupporting me," Aluma said.

During the pastthree seasons, Lynchburg has packed record-settingcrowdsinto the Vines Centertowitnessits own versionof"MarchMadness." In 1996, more than25,000soaked in the three-day event,and this year,morethan 30,000crazedfans watchedboththe men and women battleitoutforautomatic bids to theNCAA Tournament.

-RichMacloneandJosh Howe

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Photo by Ted Woolford

right:

crowd toits feetas he body surfed from the floortothetopoftheVines.Farleft: Peter Aluma received MVP tournament honors Left: LarryJackson and PeterAluma showed their disappointment withthefinalscoreofthe championship game

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Right:Sharon Wilkerson lookedlike a ballerinaas she soared tocatchthe ball. Below:Ahuddle and a prayerput thingsin orderforthe Lady Flames.

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Some Cinderellas wear glass sneakers.

Inaragstorichestransformation, the Lady Flames basketballteam definitely turned heads asit brushed offthe previous year's5-22 finishandposted a22-7 record, tying theNCAA's bestseason turnaround.

Preseason pollspicked Libertyto finish seventh intheleague ofeight. However, theLU squad captured theBig South Championship andheaded straightfor the BigDance.

The 96-97version oftheLady Flames combined thestellarplay ofall-conference freshmen Elena Kisseleva, Sarahand Sharon Wilkerson with veteranexperience touniteone ofthegreatestteams inschool history.

Throughout theseason, the Lady Flames setrecord afterrecord includingthe following: most Liberty wins ina season, biggestLibertyturnaround, largest Liberty crowd forawomen's basketball game (2,263), first ever sweep ofRadford, Liberty'smost pointsinagame (38 by Kisseleva), largestBig South crowd (2,319), first appearance inthefinal round of the Big South Tournament, first triptothe NCA A Tournamentetc..

Head Coach Rick Reeves picked up his 83rd victory (hefinished with 87), making him thewinningest coach inthehistoryof Libertywomen's basketball. In addition, hewasnamed coach of theyearfortheBig SouthConference.

Inthis fairy-tale-come-true, the midnight bell never endedthe magic.

-Laurelei Miller

Photo by Ted Woolford

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Top left: Kirstyn Blisstook theballdown court.Top center:Michelle Wyms waited forthetwo.Top right: TiffanyRatcliff warmed up witha basket. Below left:At 11 points behind,Coach Rick Reeves encouraged his team toreach inside and playwith heart.Below right: JulieBintzsetupa play.

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peights

Above: Elena Kisseleva sunk16of17 free throws.

Right: GenieStinnett let her teammatesknowshe wasreadyforathree.

Below: Theteamwatched the play while the coach watchedtheclock

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Cal.1 it irony, but before the game, someone tossed the theme to "Rocky" into the tape deck Then Liberty played thepartofthecome back kid toperfection

No. 1 seed UN C Greensboro assumed therole ofGoliath in the Big South tournament championshiptitlefight.Theleague'spowerhousehad crushed conference competition throughout theseason.

Itmay have takenmore thanone rockto deliver the fatalblow, but in a contestfullofblood, sweat, teethand cheers,Liberty's ladiesconquered the formidableopponent89-82 Thetourneyvictoryearned LU itsfirsteverBigSouthwomen's titleand atripto theBig Dance.

"The Lord has reallyblessed us," Flames Head Coach Rick Reeves said."Ifsalways been a dream ofmine tocoach intheNCA A tournament."

In lastyear's conference post-season,theSpartans annihilated LU in the firstround;and inboth regularseasonmeetingsthisyear,theSpartansdealt theHames double-digitdefeats.

Midway through the firstperiod,LU's Sharon Wilkersonexitedthefloorwhen—in trueWilkerson style she dove fora loose balland found herself face-to-face with the hardwood. The collisionresultedinaknocked outtooth, two facialgashesand a blackeye

After taking an 11-point deficitinto halftime, a determined Hames team manned the court inthe secondperiod Sharonreturnedwithamouth guard and eight stitches

Slowly, LU chiseled away thedouble-digitdeficit; and amidst the roar of a thrilled crowd, Sarah Wilkerson tossedup consecutivelayupstoeventhe score at 69. LU followed with a 10-1 run in which UNC G missed sixstraightfield goals "When they start getting down, they don't know how to function,"Wilkerson said."Ithink we kind of shocked them."

LU'sforward Elena Kisseleva sank 16 of 17 free throws as she poured in32points.

After dominating thetournament and leading the league in scoring,Kisselevaearnedthe Most Valuable Player of the tournament Both Wilkersons joined Kisseleva on the All-Tournament team.

by Michael Speigh -Laurelei Miller

Photo by Ted Woolford

Top left: The phrase "playing likea girl" tookon a whole new meaning asJenniferJess,Genie Stinnett and ErinWall collidedwiththefloorand scrambled forloose balls Top right: ErinWallfoughtfortheballwithall her might.Center left: Sarah Wilkerson drove forthegoal. Center right: Sharon Wilkerson returned toplay afterlosing a tooth and breaking another and gettingeightstitches in thefirst period ofplay.Bottom left: Fans stormed the Vines Centerfloorfollowing the Lady Flames 89-92 upsetvictory over UNC Greensboro

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Hames fansgotfiredup forthe performance of LU'ssquad inthe BigSouth women's title match. The home team crowd screamed, cheered and even dabbed atear or two as the Lady flamesdethroned top-ranked UNC Greensboro.

The thrill ofvictoryemptied thestands as theclockreadzeroes, butwithinminutes, the eruptionofthe furnacecame to asudden and complete halt.

As excitedhome teamfans rushed to centercourt, ahumble team silencedtheentire arenawhen it knelt in acircle to offer thanksto God who blessedit withadream come true.

The yearwas amomentous one for Reeves' gang, butin one heartfelt prayerthe Lady Hames directedall the gloryto theAlmighty.

"Itwas soawesome tobeable togive the praiseand honorand glorytohim," guard GenieStinnett said.

Inanoutward displayofaninward faith, thechampionsreminded onlookers that God remainstheir ultimate inspiration andstrength

- LaureleiMiller

Letthenetcutting begin!Above

left:Ann Marie Bowdoin pointed tothe Lord inheaven inpraiseof thevictory Above center:Elena Kisseleva looked like a childat Christmas.Above right: Michelle Wyms, as one oftwo seniors on theteam,tookthefirstsnip. Center right: Coach Reeves took histurn Right: The Lady Flames accepted the Big South championship trophy from commissioner Kyle Kallander.Far right: Fansjoinedtheplayers in prayerand praiseofthevictory

Photo by Bob Gettle

Photo by Matthew Cuda

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Top left: LU'sErinWallmuscledthroughthe defenseand edged an off-balanceAmber Elleren route to thehoop. Top right: In thefinal game ofhercareer,Genie Stinnettsunk one ofhersignaturethreesin the NCAA contestas Libertyfanslooked on. Above: Sharon Wilkerson looked smallin theshadow ofODU's 6'5" ClarisseMachanguana,butLiberty'slittlest giantfoughther way toatotal of19 pointsand 7 assists. Center left: Rebounds challenged Flori Willie togiveit all she had againstNyree Roberts,Old Dominion's6'3"weapon. Center right: Elena Kisselevaexamined heroptionsamidst theladyMonarch'stight defense.Left: The Lady Flames remained united in theirfirst NCAA Tournament game.Old Dominion towered overtheFlames 102-52in thematch and finishedsecond in theNCAA Tournament

Athletics

Right:David Spohn put some extraeffortintohis return.Far right: Chris Devore worked on strengthening his backhand Below right: Greg Scalzini kepthis "eye on theball" foran accurate return.

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Tennis

Depth and balancewerethekeys to the1997 tennis team. "Thisteam is the besttheprogram haseverhad," said Coach CarlDiemer. With quality recruits and asolidexperienced group of veterans, thetennis team broughtatough contendertotheBig South.

The team was leadinthenumber one positionby freshmen Kendall Swartz Upperclassman Brett Clulow heldthe number two positionafter coming off a tough 8-13record duringthe1996 season Inthethirdplacepositionwas Greg Scalzini who carrieda12-6recordfrom

1996

The Flameshad ayoung and upcomingteam. Theirgreatest competition in theconferencewas CharlestonSouthern, UNC-Greensboro and Coastal Carolina who were on thetopforasecond year.

-Allison Moore

Photos by Les Schofer

Cheer/eading

Even though they did notparticipate in cheerleading competition thisyear, the cheerleading squad kept the football and basketballcrowdsenthusiasticandexcited. Since August,they participated in Cheer Camps to learnmore aboutcheering. They also hosted various events including a Homecoming breakfast for cheerleading alumni, competitionsfor localhighschool squads and theBig South Tournament.

SeniorJulieHuth appreciated the cohesivenessof thesquad and felt thegroup waslikefamily. Shesaid, "Thebiggestthing aboutourprogram is not builtonbeingthe best or Number One, but rather being a squad thatreallycaresabouteachotherand then strives to do their best."They have named themselves "God's Squad" and claimed Isaiah40:31.

-Lalie Lane

Above left: The cheerleaders built pyramidstocallforfan response.Above:Head-to-head combat tookon a new meaning.Left: The Flames cheerleaders entertained the crowdswithone oftheirfamous half-timeshows.

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CrossCountry

Thefinishlinewitnessedsomeimpressive races by Liberty's Cross-Country team asitpulled offa successfulyear in 1996.

In the Virginia 10-Miler,LU's Dan Bentley ran away with the bronze by clocking inat52:35, while histeammate Josh Cox crossed two seconds laterto clinchfourth. Liberty'sladiesgrabbedthe top fourspotsinthe18-24 year-olddivision.

The men's team placed 15th in the NCAA Regionals.LU's Chris McGregor captured the best individual ranking in Liberty's cross-country history by snaggingthe 26thspotas the Flamesdelivered a strong showing intheNCAA eventto end the season.

Right: Holly(Mays)Deem outran heropponent.Below:Jason Hofacker, Josh Cox,Luke Burton and Chuck Lyngaasledthepack atthebeginningoftheVirginia 10Milerheldannuallyin Lynchburg. The eventattractsrunnersfrom all overtheworld.

Photos by Les Schofer

Track

LU's track and field teams were a force to bereckoned with. The men's team made historylastyear by capturingthe IC4Aoutdoorchampionship and wereranked number eightintheprestigiousMartin Surface Company's National Dual Meet Team rankings.

The men's team was lead by seniors: Jacob Swinton- All American sprinter, CarltonMcDuffie-fivetimeall Eastsprinter, Decathlete/vaulters Micah Gaudio and Michael Prettyman-two time allEast, and DistanceveteranDan Bentley; juniors:Andrew McFadden- IC4A 2nd place in the 200m,All East mid-distance runner Chris McGregor,and Big SouthRunnerof the Year Josh Cox.

The women's team combined upperclass strength and discipline with a mix of new talent Team leaderswerecaptainsReginaMcFarlandand LauraGosselin; All EastjumperAnna-KateJarman; andthe Big South's Most Outstanding Athlete sprinter, ArdraSamuel

Above left:Anna-Kate Jarman reached forthe distance. Left:Dennis Johnson and Marlon Tannerpassed thebaton and left Dr.Falwellablur in the background

Women's Soccer

Highexpectations fadedinto alackluster seasonforthewomen's soccerteamas itfinishedwith a2-13record. Defensively, the Flames were a force to be reckoned with,but defensiveplaycouldnot lightup thescore board.

An invisiblebarrierseemed toloom infrontoftheFlames'goalbox,castingadarkshadow overthe season. In the second and third matches, the squad caged six goals.However, the "cling-wrap-wall" prevented every shot in the following 10 games from findingany net.

Injuriesand shutouts alsoplagued the Lady Flames, but giving up was not an option. The team played throughthe strugglesanddisappointmentswithapositive attitude.

Right:James MacLean andothers battledforaballin a 4-1winover conferencerival Winthrop.

Photos by Zack Kronenberger

Above:Lady Flames offensetookashot on goalasthegoalie stopped theballjust shortofthe net.

Right:JerriLucido was abletocontrol theball despitea friendlynudgefroma UNC-Ashevilleplayer.

Men'sSoccer

To startthe ballrolling in the rightdirection,themen'ssoccerteam introduced the season with a quartet of victories. Some, conference competition broke up their stridesthroughouttheyear,butthe Flames talliedan11-6-2record.

The team's most threatening assetwas found inits well-balanced game. Liberty struckwithastrongoffenseand shielded with a strong defense;thisfirst-class combination was themajor part ofLiberty University's winning formula.

JoeLarson's skills between theposts won him aspot ontheAll-Conference First Team asthe Big South's most valuablegoalie.

Flames seniorJesseBarrington ended his collegecareerwith22totalassistsand claimed a shareofLiberty'sall-timeassist leader title. a si idle

Right:TroyMcLean rodehis opponentwhilein hotpursuitof theball.

Left:Tim Wood left a bad tastein his defender'smouth as he breaks away forthe ball.

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Baseball

To say the 1996 baseball team had an off season, would be anunderstatement. Theball bounced the wrong way orwent through the bat orthe gloveon too many occasions. The seasonrecordended 21 and 27withaconferencerecord ofeight and 13,finishingsixth in the conference.

SteveWrightwas the team MVP with abattingaverageof.370,11 homeruns, and 39RBI, and was chosen All-Conferencefirst team for the outfield. Also on All-Conferencefirst team wascatcher David Benham who batted .316 and had six homeruns and 33 RBI.

Second baseman Ben Barker, who had a .342 battingaverage, and Wrightwere bothnamed BigSouth Playerofthe Week. The 1997 springbroughtalleight positionplayers backto the field of dreams.

Photos by Les Schofer

Top:Libi Cook swung thebattomake a hitfortheFlames.

Above:Kim Rutigwaited fortheball tomake thetagatthe base foran out.RightKim Rutrigwas readyforaction.

Left: The Big South Champions couldn'thelpbut engage in a mud fight to celebratetheirvictory.Back Row: Katie Phillips,Amy Wood, Gina Miller,Allyson Moore,Carrie Rogers and Sonya Kieth.Middle Row:Libi Cook and Robin Richards

Front Row:Jen Ward, Sharon Tanski, Amy Allen, Stacy Radulovich and Jamie Pack.

Below:Sonya Kieththrewthe ball tocomplete theplay

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Softball

Warning:Armed and dangerous.

Victims: NCAA Division 1softballteams.

Weapons: Quick bats,smart base running, blazing speed, sliding dives,marathon endurance, Robin Hood's aim and abionic arm.

Known hangouts: Collegiate softball diamonds.

Culprits: The Lady Flames softballteam.

The spring of 1996 was a very good season forLiberty's softballteam as it finished its best season ever with a 36-18record.

Much of Liberty's successcouldbeattributed tothecontributions oftheFlames centerfielder Stacy Radulovich,catcher Shannon Tanski and to pitcherKatiePhillips. Radulovich was named 1996 Co-Rookie of the Year. Tanski and Radulovich were alsoplaced on theAll-Conferencefirst team,while Phillipswas named to the second team.

-Laurelei Miller

Top and nextpage: DanWillis concentratesand puts everyeffort into working hisway out ofa sandtrap

Below:Andy Braddock ledtheLiberty golf team atthe Washington &Lee Fall GolfClassic and earned medalisthonor.

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TheLiberty golfteam ended the spring of 1996 with an 18 -holeteam average of 311. Therewere fourplayers who had subpar for 18: Kenny Hobbs71/CSU, Chad Hall 70/LU, Justin Jennings 70/Big South,and Andy Weissinger 70/CSU, and Justin Jennings placed7th onAll Big South.

The teamdominatedthe Washington& Lee Tournamentin the fall of 1996, claiming first. TeammemberAndy Braddocktookfirstplace overall. Otherhighlights for the fall included atournamentin Reno,Nevada.

The team looked ahead to improveon its Big Southfinishand the Water's EdgeClassic, hostedby Liberty in May.

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Hockey

By Matthew Nichols

"Fire On Ice." The Liberty University Hames livedup to theirname by compilinga7-2-1 record by mid-season. The Hames returnedfor the 1996 seasonmore organized and withoneobjective in mind: Winning. Sophomore,Kirk Handy, who transferred to Liberty said that the Hames had good shotat winning theAC C divisiontitle and had a "solid base to build a nationally ranked team in the nextfewyears." Handy had28 points sofarthisyear inninegames.

Seniorcaptain,SteveClark,viewed the team's success from a different angle. "The team was more experienced and more focused on Christ thanthemselves."

When asked if theteam expected to return to the national championship scene,Clark said thereare severalfactorsthatdeterminewho goes totheNationalChampionship and that, "atrip tothenationalswillbe a matter offindingthe rightpaththrough thepoliticalwarfare."Still, Clark was hopeful. "The more we putChrist firstasa team, themore he'llput us first."

Right: Fiercelybattling againstthedefense, SteveClarkended upin thenetwitha neargoal.

Below: ScottMeyercut totheoutsidetodribble pasthisopponent.

Photos by Ted Woolford

Top Left: Drivingtoward thenet,Bobby Zaal had thefloorall tohimself Top Right: Kirk Handy tookanother shoton goal. Left: LU seemed in controlofevery game with numerous attemptstoscore. Bottom Left: Steve Clark raced forthepuck toscore anotherpoint. Bottom Right: Libertycelebrated another victorywhilefanscheerthem on in the background.

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The first half of LU'spigskinseason couldhavebeendubbed "Liberty'sFootball Fumbles and Follies," asthesquad dropped five of its first six gameson the gridiron becauseof costly mistakes.

However, midway through the schedule,the Flames'youngteamturned up the heatandblazeda four-gamewinning streak, which improved its standings to 5-6for the year.

Above:ChrisJohnson attemptedtoblocktheextrapoint Right:Alwaysintense, Coach Sam Rutiglianowatched histeam perform.Below: Thad Campbellwentforthetackle.

Photos by Matthew Cuda

A less-than-spectacular start by Liberty's football squad icedits chances ofsecuring apostseasonplayoff berth, butthe Hames mounted avaliantcomeback to turn the season around and nearlycompletethe yearwitha winning record

Upper Right:Ben Anderson triedtoeludetheoncoming rush during the Hofstragame Upper Left: Lawrence Worthington stiff armed hisway down thefield. Bottom Left: Brad Wagner prayed beforethegame. Bottom Right: Indiana Stateattempted a fieldgoaloverChrisJohnson's outstretched arms.

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What a season!

In fact,it wasthe seasonwiththe mostwins everfor the women's volleyball team.

Lead by experienced players and sparked by a new generation of freshmen,the team drilled,killed, dug, acedand overpoweredopponentsthroughoutthe conference.

After a season filled with more wins than losses, many strugglesand growing pains, the Lady Flames volleyballteam ended itsseason thirdin the BigSouthConference.

At the end, two team members werehonored by the conference: junior Leeana Miller was chosen to represent Liberty on theBig SouthAll-Conference first team and freshman AnthoniaAkpama wasselectedasRookieof the Yearand chosenfor the BigSouthAll-Tournament team and first teamAll-Conference.

-Laurelei Milleri

Above:AnthoniaAkpama blocked ashotfromtheopponent.

Right: KyrieDorn, StacyCollierand Jill Vandeventerblocked thespike. Below:Ashley Fletchersettheballforteammates AnthoniaAkpama and LeeanaMiller.

Photos by Bob Gettle

Photo bv Matt Cuda

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Upper left: JuliaCzelusniak needed nochairas longasadoorframe is closeby.Upper right: Jaime ; displayed thelatestlooksforhair, face and feet.Above:David Cummings hadwhat it tookto become anLU SecurityOfficer. Right:Hannah Withem andStephanie Pummill found fall theperfect timetoplayin theleaves

Left: EricLovettand KirkYatesshowed theirsupport oftheFlames bywearing all red, whiteand blue. Below: The Cat in theHat, a.k.a. Opal Golden, pondered overherlatestassignment.Bottomleft: Lezah Crosby and Sarena Beasley atopthe Peaks ofOtterat sunset.

Lefttoright: Suzie Fulks,Kendra Fulks, Jen Wise,Sara FulksBliley and Stephen Blileycheered onTim Fuson thehockey team

Lefttoright: Stephanie Pummill,CarrieStevenson, and CorrieLentztook a Charlie'sAngelspose.

Lefttoright: Sarah Stevenson,Stephanie PummillandJulia Czelousniak enjoyed a most excellentadventuretoUVa.

Hannah Withem copied advertising art attheWorld TradeCenter.

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Left: Marci Bytwerk and Stephanie Pummill doveinto dinner. Center: Twister game made forunusualcontortions. "Mouth on red."Bottom left: A securityofficerprepared fora mouthful ofwateras a volunteer in the Block Party dunking booth.Bottom right: Hoorayfor thepumpkin pieeatingcontest.

Photo courtesy of Stephanie Pummill

Upper left: Green Bay PackerfanSteveGrassercelebrated histeam'sreturntotheSuperBowl.

Upper right: Dr Falwellposed withsome ofhis closestfriends: SherryCarter, April Taylor, Mike Carroll, Sean Grimm,Dave Motyland NikkiCooper Above:On thephone again? NikkiCooper,Tasha Wilkinsand April Taylorwere oftenfound talkingwithfriendsday and night. Right:Exploringthegreat outdoorsofLynchburg were ChristineRossman,LauraSipple, Robin Millerand Sarah Pollak.

Upper left: Always ready toeatthathomecooked meal were J.P. Money,Aimee Garland, Tasha Wilkinsand Jaime Mills. Upperright: ValerieGilliard, Brandi Downor and Kate Krukowski carried offJaime Millsin their suitcase. Above:KristinaCabalo and Julie Scottshared a pizzawhilestudying forexams.

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Right: CarrieStevenson went blondeforaday.

Below:Dawn Home covered herfaceinhopes ofdiscouragingthephotographer.Bottomright: Dan Cuomo attempted topush Stephanie Pummillontothetracksofa NYC subway during fall break.Bottom left: CoriTallman,Kara Crosby and Ruth Fisherexhibitedtheirtough girl expressions

Upper left: WillPavone jumped overthe barrier, exhibitinghisgymnastic abilities. Upperright: LevelleWindsor made a spectacleofhimself with thehelpofsomeTwizzlers.

Bottom left: Stephanie PummillandJulia Czelusniakgetreadyfor battle. Above:Angie McCune checked on her sickfriendAimee Garland.

Bottom right: Shea Whitney was caughtstuffingherface witha pieceofcake.

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Upper left: Brandi Downor displayed her beauty secret.Upper right: Tara Brightbillattempted to findtheperfectsweatertocomplete the most incredibleoutfitimaginable.Above:Chris McGregor was caught heretryingtomake a living. Right:Luke Burton and Dan Bentley created aunique lookby mixing and matching the business sportcoatwiththecasual cottontee.

Upper left: The 70sday gave Dominic Bartolone, Shea Whitney,Derek DeGraaf,Jennifer Pentalow,CorrieLentzand Jessica Dressierthe opportunitytolooktheirgrooviest.

Upperright: The unknown studentriskedbeing outofdress code fora momentary fashion expose Middle left: Jaime Mills, Wendy Fretzand Brandi Downor show theirschool spirit on 70sday.

Above:Jonathan Minter, Hal Bennick and Dan McClain pose as New York businessmen during Dorm 4'scostume party. Left: Stephanie Pummill and KristaLarson faced 70sday in full attire includingsunglasses.

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Above:JoeBarrington made sure Dr. Falwell received hismessage by placing it onhisSuburban.Right:Tonee Elnesscouldn'tunderstand why it wasn't raining insideduring Hurricane Fran.Farright: "Mirror, mirroron the wall, who'sthe hottestofthem all?" asked JoeLarson.

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Upper left: Ei-Yah!Christine Rossman proved herstuff. Upper right: Brenda Saufley was hoping tohave theultimatemakeover. Above: CarlosSparenberg reverted back tohis childhood as he played on thegymnastic rings atMillerPark.Left: Tara Brightbillposed while polishingherpearlywhites.

Above:Sarah Stevenson, Julia Czelusniak, Pencil StevensonandEmily Reyes enjoyed life in thedorms.Far right:

"Giveme akiss pookie," stated Ebony SmithtoSylviaGlover astheyjourneyed over toWal-Mart. Right: HeatherCannon and ShellyGamory shared a moment whileleaving s convocation. «

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Kara Crosby, LisaDeur,CoriTallman and Ruth Fisher) enjoyed a raftingtrip.Upper right: Bonding in thedorm byplaying some tuneswereAimee Garland, Angie McCune and NikkiCooper.Left:These powerful sisters(Melissa Bernier, Tandy Elness,Mandy Spurlock and Carrie McRoberts)used theirstrengthtolift a friendinneed. Above:MelissaBernier, KatrinaCriserand OliviaHaftjust couldn'tstophaving funduring open dormsnight.

Upper left: Members oftheLU women's soccerteam (JessiKerth,

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Rachel Mirante, LisaWatkinsand Monique ScholescelebratedtheChristmasseason withone another.Upper right: The LivingChristmas Treeproductionof"ThreeCame to Dinner" emphasized thebirth ofChristand visits fromthe wisemen Right: These RAs undertheguidanceof RDs Dawnita Libbyand Ron Beverlyenjoyeda ChristmasBanquettogether

Photo courtesy of Rachel Mirante

Upper left:

Photo by Ted Woolford

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Top: The followingstudentsshowed thatthey knew how tohave fun in below freezingweather.Back row - Chris Decker,Brian Hofert, Steve Kyleand EricJohnson. Frontrow - Paco Leonettiand Dave Dershimer. Above: Jenny Schmidtand Shannon Priordecoratedtheir splendorousChristmastree.Left: The snow covered campus added specialflairto theholidayseason

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Upperleft: SlyviaGloverand VictoriaSmith had enough soulfortheentire campus. Upper right: En Garde!LevelleWindsor strikes a peculiarpose...All forone,and one forall, Levelle! Above:Peace be withyou, MikeWood..and yourcameltoo! Right: JessicaJackson and Tandy Elnessare stunningas"Greekgoddesses"attheir brother/sisterdorm fall costumeparty

Upper left: Green Bay Packerfanswere fit tokill duringtheSuper Bowl.Upperright: Robin MillervisitedChina, withthehelp of Fun Flicks. Left: It's an Underoosad gone bad when theforcesofgood and evilmeet on thetrackforDan Bentley, Joshua Cox, LauraGosselin, ChristopherMcGregor, Luke Burton, Jen Wagner,Charles Lyngaas and Mike Zealand Above:You'd have toget pastCody Gentry ifyou wanted tovisitthe palacebehind him.

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Above:Joe Larson struck a pose inhistrendy'70swear Gotta lovetheoutfit.Upper right: Jessica Dressier, Aaron Paganini, Shea Whitney, CorrieLentzand Derek DeGraaf prepared totackle the Peaks ofOtter. Right: KatrinaCriser, Carrie McRoberts and Melissa Bernierwere all decked out fora brother/sisterdorm costumeparty.

Upper right: Stephanie Pummill, JuliaCzelusniak, Carrie Stevenson and Sarah Stevenson roughed it campingat Nags Head,North Carolina.Left: JeffGerig sportedhis schoolspirit in theFurnace Above:JuliaCzelusniak and Marcie Bytwerk struggled tostayafloatatSmith Mountain Lake.

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Accounting Society

The purposes of the LU Accounting Societyare to provide a setting for accounting majors to interact with each other and with faculty,to bring in speakers on accounting topics and careers and to build a sense of community among accounting majors through social functions.

A sense ofhe/onging.An opportunitytocontribute timeandta/ent C/ubsororganizationsgave us another/earningexperienceand anotherchance to grow socia/iyandspiritua/iy

Accounting Society- Back row (lefttoright): NoelleHarris, Johnny Dorsey, Jerry Lysak, Sandy Johnson (vice-president), JonathanKelly, TrinaEllis and Toby Ellison. Frontrow: Tracie England (secretary),Kim Nelson,MelanieDey,Dr.Shelton(facultyadvisor), Schmidt Pierre and Greg Plotts (president)

TheAd Team

The Ad Team puts classroom experience to the crucial test in national competition This year's project was presenting Pizza Hut as more than just a place to carry out great pizza but also as a placeto come in and dine. The team was judged for its research, focus groups, creativityandpresentation skills. The judges "loved the stuff"the Libertystudentswere madeof.

Atpfia Lambda De/ta

An academic club for sophomores with a 3.5or abovegrade pointaverage, Alpha Lambda Delta sponsored serviceactivities such as visitation to Camelot Nursing Home and Presbyterian Children's Home Chapel.

TheAth/etic Trainers C/ub

The Athletic Training Club provides student athletes with aid in the prevention, assessment,treatment and rehabilitation ofathletic injuries.The athletic trainers club provided a place of social interaction and an opportunity for expanded learning through seminars and in-service meetings.

JoelConfinoandValerie Henderson.

Matt Uncapher, MattRedmer, StephanieBarnes, DanVollmer, Amanda Godshalland Eddie Burgess. Thirdrow: Mrs. Allyson Goodman, Jason McArdle, Anna KateJarman, KellyBogart, Keri Holliday, StaceyGuisewhiteand ShellyHetler. Frontrow: Micah Gaudio, TraceyClarkand JoshRice.

TheAd Team -Back row(leftto right):

Second row:

Alpha Lambda Delta-(left to right): Kristi Wright, Andy Miskell, Sarah Campbell, Sharon McCall, Megan Tice, LydiaEngland and Ira Steele.

TheAthleticTrainersClub-Back row (lefttoright): Adam Thompson BrandonSantan, DarleneJohnson, ChrisRussell, AngieColeman,ScottMeyer, StephenWoof,BrianSennett A.T,C.(AthleticTrainer, Certified), JayKisbyand KenAshley. Frontrow: KlaraStaiger, John Barrick, Wesley McClure Jeff Learyand KellyBellAT, C

The Biology Club- Back row

Eric Wright, Rachael Mason,Micah Rabatille, Tim Gletcher,and Amy Hetrick Frontrow: Dr Sattler, ErinRierson, Katie Biggers, Craig Fisherand Heather Mason.

Bio/ogyC/ub

The Biology Club works to promote study in the field of biology, to encourage conservation awareness and stewardship in the environment and to participatein variousoutdooractivities

The Centerfor Youth Ministries and YouthGuest

The goal of the Center for Youth Ministries and YouthQuest is to"recruit, train and place professional youth leaders all over the world." Officers accomplished thisby providing newsletters,consulting,jobplacement, internships, specialprojects, forums, outreach teams, advisingand academic instruction.

C-9i Co/tege ffadio

From contemporary hits to rock alternative,from club to country, C-91 FM TheLight is a cutting edge student-run F M station. Affiliated with the 24hour national network, The Word In Music, C-91 trains students inprofessional Christian broadcasting while ministering to the entire community Visit www.liberty.edu/c91

(lefttoright):

The CenterforYouth Ministryand YouthQuest concentrated on reachingtheyounger generationwiththegospelof Christ.

C-91-Standing (lefttoright): Jamie Hall(sportsdirector), Doug Mendenhall (program director), Nathan McGlothlin (musicdirector). Seated:Shawn Andrews (stationmanager)and GilesHoback (productiondirector) Notpictured: Sarah Pollak(newsdirector)

Chamber Singers

\ Dr. Wayne Kompelien, Director

: The Liberty University

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choir. Each semester it

performs one largesacred

choral work from the

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I Handel's Messiah and Vivaldi'sGloria.

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An electionyear provided

an exciting time for the

College Republicans. For

thenationalelections,stu-

dents campaigned for various congressmen,

Sen. John Warner and for Sen. BobDole inhis bid forthe presidency.

CollegeRepublicansElectionyear participation requiredmeetingsand more meetingsto prepare campaignsfor George Landrithandto inform Lynchburgvoters ofthe candidate's view.

Chamber Singers -Toprow(leftto right): MichaelClark, John Burton, EricJohnson, Richard Jarrell, Chris Good, Jeff Lefevre, MichaelFosterand Dr. Wayne Kompelien(director). Third row: TedWilliams(president), Garrett Graham, Tim Croweland DanielLaws.Secondrow: CindyWilcox, BethRexrothand Becky Reist Frontrow: KeraO'Bryon, AlisonPost, Charity Jones, TamiRogers, LatisshaAcey, Dawn Lamberti, LeahWagoner, JodiPenner (vice president) and Kristine Biller

The Chorale performedat PateChapelatThomas Road Baptist Church.

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Debate Team

The debaters went beyond classroom debate in preparing and participating in national competition. They had aunique opportunity to be a Christian witnessto theother debaterson the circuit. To hone team members' beating skills as ironsharpensiron; to learn the discipline of research; to put astute minds and wits against national collegiate competition

FACS

The Family and Consumer Science club informed FACS majors of possible job opportunities upon graduation in various fields. It enhanced the difference concentrations offered.

Fei/owship Choir

The ambitious goals of the choir include spreading the good news ofthegospel of Jesus Christthrough song and overcoming racial barriers to reach the world for him. The choir singsinconvocation, Sunday services, concerts and specialservicesat churches throughout the community.

DebateTeam -Top row (lefttoright): Carey Voss, Jon Swenson,Tim Gleason,Bill Lawrence, R.J.Snelland Stephen Tyne.Middle row: Je'maraAtwood,Rochelle Ringsmouth,Jessica Dacharux,Lacy Siegalkoff, Amy Palermo, TrishlynnHampton,Deborah Lamance,Tim Munyon,Hannah Vick, BrettO'Donnell and ChrisLundberg.Frontrow: J. MikeTilley, Jerit Sciorra, Damon Bull, Doug Johnson and M.C.Crawford.

FACS-(leftto right): JulieAlday, Suzanne Larsen, BethBlanchett, Jamie Calcutt, Mrs. Ruth Gomes and DanielleStoner.

Fellowship Choir- Frontrow (lefttoright): CynthiaCephas,ChristellaCylliac, Samilla Margbo,OliviaZayas,SamuelAretheny, Gary Perdue,Haywood Huset,KishaDavis, Audry Wilson,Rebe Kah Jonesand Tamekia Daniels Middlerow: StacyJackson,Regian McFarland,PrathanaAllen, LashaniWillians, Chanet Holland, Whoi-sang Liscombe, Angela Brooks, Johnnuy Dorsey, TaregeJohnson,Rockmond Robinson and ChadillThomas. Back row: ChrisBullard, StefaneBailey, James Carter, BrianC.Jackson and Lamond Southall. 150 NotAlone

tnternationaiStudent Association

The purpose of I.S.A. is to providean environmentof fellowship and interaction forinternationalstudents, helping them adjust academically and socially to theUnitedStates.

Kappa DeitaFi PtS/GMAChapter

Kappa Delta Pi is an International Honor Society in Educationthatemphasizes theidealsoffidelitytohumanity, science and service,while maintaining a Christianperspective Kappa

M u Fps/'/on

Kappa Mu Epsilon is a specialized honor society in mathematics Since its inception, the objective of KM E has been thefulfillment of itsmotto:to "develop an appreciation for the beauty of mathematics." The purpose of KM E is to furthertheinterests of mathematics in those schools which place their primary emphasis on the undergraduate program; to recognize and honor outstanding scholastic achievement of undergraduatestudentsin math-

ematics.

The International Student Association - Members ofthe I.S.A. representvariouscountries including Poland,China,Indonesia andAfrica

Kappa Delta Pi- Top row (lefttoright): Carrie Kennedy,Ann Nagy,Keith Barton,Shelah Simpson and HollyWard. Frontrow: Laura Miles, Matt Rawlins,David Dershimer,Kirsten Keen,Wanda Liquori, JenniferJenkinsand JasonChristofi.

Kappa Mu Epsilon - Top row (left toright):Dr. Glyn Wooldndge (Dept. Chair), Matthew Livingston,Robert Houch and Stefan Forcey Front row:ShellieWard and Dr. Sandra Rumore (counselor).

King'sFiayers

They traveled to their audiences instead of their audiencescoming to them. The King's Players presented the gospel and moral values throughthe use of drama and ministered God's truth in the local churches.

Libeny Champion

The Liberty Champion gavestudents anopportunity to honetheir communication skillswhile providing students with the "scoop"of what washappening around campus. Published weekly, the Champion offered news, sports, featurestories and opinionarticles writtenby students for students. From special eventssuch as the Big South Tournament and Steve Forbes' appearanceto the minutia of campus life, theChampionrecordedLiberty life.

Libeny University Orchestra

This ensemble promoted classical music for the stringorchestra, educating bothplayers andaudience inthestandardorchestral repertoire.

King'sPlayers- Top row (lefttoright): JoshAustin, SandraWilliams, Tim Burden, Takemma Morton,Daniel Fleener, ChrisWilson,Karen Peters,Rachel Hodges,Rob Smith,Dan Volheimer, Hud McWilliams, ScottBrowning, ChristyMills, Michael Speights. Frontrow: Summer Drake, Jeremy Wood,Amy Kull, KhristyEarley, Stephanie Radaker,MiichaelFoster, EliskaMcGrew and Jackson Fong.

The LibertyChampion - (lefttoright): Rich Maclone,Nathan Larmore, TimothyGibbons, Mathew Swinehart, Ted Woolford,Bob Gettle, KrisPatterson, EricHemati,KellyBogart, Julie Cosby,MattCuda and Sarena Beasley.

Liberty University Orchestra - IT/o/in- Jason Snider, concertmaster, Christi Salisbury, Marissa Barkey, Amanda Godshall,DwightCheney; £M7/ / -Jacquelyn Kumer, principal, Rebekah Roman,Evangeline Hales,EricaHutton,Pete Krizbai; Mo/a-M\a Gulick, principal, CherylNelson,Rachel Edlind; Ce/fo -PeterWorford, principal, JenniferInnis; BassJonathan Martin;/2//<?-Kimberly Weeks; FrenchHorn -David Toothman; Otartnet- Jennifer Willis; and /7/7^?/7/-JeannineHaley.

LfGHTMinistries

LIGHT Ministries is the studentmissionsministry at Liberty University In the past 15 years LIGHT hasconducted 75 international evangelistic campaigns involving 2,500 students ministering to over two million people on six continents of the world. Theirpurposeis to presentmotivationalmissions programs through music, media and message

Music industry Cfub

The Music Industry Club was formed to builda networking system with studentspursuing careers in the Christian Music Industry and to help each other learn more about the industry Guestspeakers included artists, road managers, promoters and booking agents.

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LIGHT Singers- Top row (lefttoright): Brad Kellum,EricJohnson, Alfred Burgess, Jineen George,Ben Lashey. Bottom row:KerryWalls, Sarah St. Johns,Brian Hofertand Cathryn Henefield.

LIGHT International- Top row (lefttoright): Jody Shelton,Brandon Jones,JeffReam, Danny Gelatt, TijuanaGuthrie.Bottom row:IngridRosario,Mia Madaris,Linsey Sager and Shane Glover.

Music Industry Club - (lefttoright): Micah Gaudio,Heather Estes,Laura Sipple,Lon Bridgewater, Tim Russo,Ronda Nokes,MichaelTate,LatisshaAcey,Ben Larson and Martin Vaughn

Fsychofogy Cfub

The Psychology Club and PsiChi work together to make psychology majors aware of theopportunitiesand options in their field of study. The club sponsored special speakersonceamonth andorganized monthly field tripsto local institutions relatedto the field ofpsychology. Otherevents the clubs were involved in included Special Olympics, Habitatfor Humanity and community-related activities.

SALT

The purpose of Students ActiveforLifeand Truth

(SALT) was to educate students about abortion and its affect on Christians and society. SALT participatedin prayer for the end of abortion and made informationavailable to the student body through monthly meetingsandnewsletters.

Sigma TauDe/ta

An honors program for English majors, Sigma TauDeltapromotedscholasticpursuits and social events for Englishmajors.

Psychology Club-(lefttoright): Dr. MarilynGadomshki,Randy Holley, Carolyn Haibach, ScottJones, Tom Inkel, Meredith Perryand MichaelZea.

SALT -Studentsfocused theirenergiestosupporttheunborn.

Sigma Tau Delta- Hannah Blackand Jason Christofishared insightsintolanguage.

The Sounds ofLibeny

The Sounds of Liberty

ministered on Thomas Road Baptist Church's "The Old Time Gospel Hour, America's Church Service," in churches, schools, at political events, service clubs and local and national conventions.Over the past 20 years,they have recordedmany projects for major recording studios in Nashville, Chicago and Los Angeles. They have been guests atthe WhiteHouse

Women ofHonor

The Women of Honor Bible study gave young women the opportunity tohear from female faculty, notonlyin the roles they have as professors, but in the context of godly Bible teaching. Some professors that spoke this yearincluded psychology professors Marilyn Gadomski and Beverly Lowry; mathematics professor Phyllis Kester;Susan Lovett of the FACS department; and Barb Sherman and GraceLiddle, bothof the EducationDepartment.

The Sounds ofLiberty- Back row (lefttoright): Gary Eubanks,Mark Lashey, Angela Edens, Anthony Evans,MichaelWells,Kimberly Beresford,Aaron Anderson,David Bennett,Mark Sargent,Dr.David P. Randlett, director. Middle row:Rachael Snider, ScottGrimm, Tammy Matthews,MattLashey,BonnieJohnson andJeffClark, associatedirector Front: Jason Pizzino.

Women ofHonor -Back row (lefttoright): Meredith Perry, TeneilRyks, JennyAnderson, Amanda Lofgren, Sarena Beasley and ChristaCuster Frontrow:ChristaWeisser, Mrs Beverly Lowry,ElizabethOvenshire andDanielle Wise.

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Photo by Matthew Cuda

Above:Upon enteringthecampus,one couldn'thelpbutsee this sign thatproclaimed Liberty'sview on politicalcorrectness Right:(from topto bottom):JuliaCzelusniak,PencilStevenson and Sarah Stevenson went tohigherplacestoview thesunset.

Upper left: As LevelleWindsor hikedthePeaks ofOtter, he attemptedto crawlthrough theholein this tree. Upper right: Believe it or not, snowboarding was possibleon campus as Danny Torgerson demonstrated.

Above:Tasha Wilkins, Aimee Garland, Tara Brightbill, NikkiCooper,Jaime Mills, Brandi Downor and J.P. Money ventured outtoexplorethe wildernessofLynchburg.

Portraits 157

Duan e Adam s

Christine Alonge

Mike Amendola

D'Arcie Anderson

Teresa Anderson Samuel Anthony

Morrice Apprey

Andrea Archbald

Ke n Ayers II

Julie Bailey

Marie Barrington

Jonathan Bathe

Holly Baugh

Robert Bauwin Jr Sarena Beasley

Sunday Beckman

Nichole Belanger Am y Bennett Lauren Blaney

Wallace Blunt

Stacey Anderson

Mar y Arnold

Laurie Battle

Da n Beilstein

Juan Bocanegra

Angela Boyle Clea Bradford-Silverlight

Minnie "Marie" Bradner

Brandon Braunlich

Eva Marie Brewer

Scott Browning

Kian Brownlee

Kimberly Brunett

Phyllis Bruno

Jennifer Buckland

Ada m Burkett

Patricia Burton

Kristina Cabalo

Nicole Caldwell

Sarah Campbell

I leather Cannon Patti Carico

ason Casertanc

Luis Casillas Jeanine Chappell Jungwo n Helen Choi

Kelli Clark Stacey Coggins

Julie Coke Kelly Cole

Lisa Con e Andre w Coo k

Christie Cooper

Russell Cooper Jeanette Costin Lezah Crosby

Jenele Culpepper

David Cummings

Christa Custer

Stacy Custer John Damro n David Davis Lynsey DeGrasse

David Dejong

Mikel Desilvis Katherine DeSantis Amand a Digdale

Daniel Dillon

Jonathan Dominick Jeannette Douglas Allison Drobnek

Jason Edwards Rebekah Edwards

Heather Elkes

James Ellerbe Jr

Lydia England

Heather Estes

Ellen Evans

Jane Farnsworth

Jennifer Faulconer An n Felty

Jonathan Ferguson Andre w Fields

Charlotte Fink Leigh Fisher

Pamela Flack

Richard Flack

William Floyd

Carolyn Ford

Paul Foreman Am v Friend

Kendra Fulks

Suzanna Fulks

Lowry's"Remotely Controlled"Concert

Top: Thomas Gold, JustinTallman, Stephen Glasson,Beth Blanchette, Professor Beverly Lowry,Rebecca Darnelland Cindy Wilcoxtraveledto Roanoke tohearMark

Above: Jessica Dressierand KristieKauffman struckapose beforehall meeting.Right: Shelby Whitt, Danna Gregg and Sara Colliershowed theirsupportoftheFlames basketballteam bywearing red

Photo courtesy of Sylvia Glover

Paul Garland

Cod y Gentry

Kerrie George

Joyce Gerakinis Noelle Gernert

Elizabeth Gibbs

Melissa Gibson

Jason Gildersleeve

Ginger Gillenwater

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Tim Glase

April Golden

Kelly Goug h

Heidi-Lyn Greutman

Travis Griffin

Heather Guilliams

Mike Hansco m Corina Hansen Megum i Hara

Christina Harma n Phillip Harrelson

Erin Harris Michael Harris Noelle Harris

Kristi Haug e Sean Healv

Christina Hefner

Dylene Henderson

Renee Henderson

Cha d Hendley

Jeremy Henry

Shaw n Hepner

Am y Hetrick

Ivan Hetrick

Jennifer Hetzel

Sharon Himeback

Allyson Hooper

Rachel Huggins

Gina Hughe s

Robert Irby

Cherie Jackson

Kevin Jackson

Stacy Jackson Am y Joback

Benjamin Johnson Darlene Johnson

Leah Johnson Melanie Johnson Rakia Johnson Virginia Johnson Cheryl Justham

Ebenezer Kamalu

Karen Karel

David Keatts

Melissa Keiser Carrie Kennedy

Jessica Kerth

Kevin Kilgore

Angela Lampart

Leneta Lawing

Mar y Kessler

Mael Khoury

Hyun g Su Ki

Michael Knakal

Am y Kull

Greg LaFreniere

Michael Klekotta

Christopher Lambright

Lalie Lane

Holly Latour Claire Lauderdale Myles Lawhorn

Ambe r Lawrence Christine Lawrence Betsey Lee Natalie Lefler

Rachel Lippard Wand a Liquori

Josh Loera

Amand a Lofgren

Katrina Lofgren

Stephen Loomis

Donald Love III

Michael Loven

Bonnie Lo w Ryan Lucas

Summe r Lytle

James MacLean

Heather Maso n Nichelle Maso n Rachael Mason

Crystal Masteller Darren Maybee

Sarah McCall

Molly McCauley Bill McCreary

Craig McDonald Jason McDowell Randy McDowell

Richard McEarchern Bonita McLaskey

Left: The FallFestivalproved tobe theplaceforfriends tohavethemostfunoftheseason.Below:Carlos Sparenberg showed what he was made ofas he frequently rodehisbicycledown themonsterstairs Far below: The Block Partygave studentsa chanceto renew friendshipsbeforeclassesstarted.

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Todd McNabne y Shaun Mendenhall

Suzette Merino

Lee Mikell

Brandy Miller

Colleen Miller

Robin Miller

Betty Mills

Jaime Mills

Joel Mills

Janette Miner

Keith Miraldi

Lisa Moor e

Eric Morga n

Brent Moxey

Christine Mueller

Becky Murdoc h

April Neilson

Cheryl Nelson

Jessica Nichols

Matthew Nichols Andrea Oester Nathan Okuley

Paul Olsen Audrey Pait

Seth Patterson Veep Pawani

Mike Penner

Lisa Perez Etza Peters

Eugenia Poggemiller

Sarah Pollak

Christina Popoff

Alison Post

Jennifer Prescott

Somar Presson Trevor Price

Christina Prince Melody Proffitt

Jessica Rafoss

Chad Ragains Shanda Ramsev Angela Rawlins

Christina Remsberg Emilv Reyes

Top:Fan supportand encouragement were essentialtotheFlames sportsprograms.

Above:The stadium was crowded asLU studentspacked outthestandstocheerthe footballteam tovictory. Right: Flamesfanskeptthefurnacehot.

Beth Rickert

Jennifer Royer

Aresa Samuel

Martin Riley

Erin Rukes

Jennifer Robinson

Jack Roemer

Sarah Sancken

Cris Rury

Claudia Saravia

Eric Schiller

Eli Rogers

Tonching Saechao

Christin Salerno

Darin Schoch

Jonathan Senes

Wend y Skinner

Lori Slocum

Cynthia Smith

Da\id Smith

Melissa Smith

Sarah Smith

Stephen Smith

Carlos Sparenberg

Martha Stejanko

Phillip Stevens

Samuel Stutts

Benjamin Summer s

Carol Svacha

Brenda Swihart

Thoma s Swop e Daniel Tamburello

Jannie Teufel

Nicole Thoma s

An n Timmons

Karen Truppner

Jennifer Turk Bryan Turner

Julie Tyree Angela Umbenhaur

Christian Vaughn Jennifer Vaughn

Dana Vermeulen

Ryan Visco Keith Wages

Cheri Walters

Charity Wanjau

Wend y Warburton

Jennifer War d Joe Webster

Above:Charles Billingsleysounded thetrumpet during SpiritualEmphasis Week. Right: The Fellowship Choir added aspecialsound tothe music ofLiberty.

Christa Weisser Stephen Welch

Ebony Wells

Am y Wenger

Carrie Wentworth

Larry Wheeler Da n Whitehurst

Mary Whitehurst

Nikki Whitley

Cindy Wilcox

Levelle Windsor Tony Wittrien

Michael Wo o

Burton Wra y Kimberly Yeager Ramo n Zaylimar

Left: The 70s partywas a blastfrom thepast Centerleft: Sunday Beckman,Tonesa Neighborsand Joy Ruffnerposed asAlvinand theChipmunks Center right: Alpha Lambda Deltasponsored afall festival forchildren.

Below:Dr. Guillerminwas theparade marshall fora Lynchburg parade

The ciass of /99Z was chaffenged by great speakers inc/ud/hgDr. Bi/iyGraham, Steve Forbes and J.C. Watts to impact the wor/d for Christ. Students reatizedthatstandingup fortheir beiiefs was the on/yway to make a reat'difference as theyentered the wor/d proc/aiming the Good Hews. Students /eft'inspired to "get back to the basics ins tiffed w/th/n the Ten Commandments" as Congressman J.C l/l/atts stated.

Right:Dr. BillyGraham was chosen asthe commencement speaker forthegraduating classof 1997 Below:Convocation speakers included people like Steve Forbes.

Lea Albert

Brian Aylor

Katie Biggers

Shawn Allen

Kenneth Andresen

Deborah Barbee

Andrew Barron

Hannah Black

Sara Bliley

Naomi Boyd

Charity Brown

Audy Antow

Russell Becker

Stephen Bliley

Jamie Brown

Stephen Brown

Farabove:Do boyseveroutgrowjumping inpuddles? Dan Bentley proved thattheydon't. Above:Lora Randolph jumped forthe prize.

Right: LiketheEnergizerbunny,MikeZealand keptgoing and going.

Justin Bruno

Stephen Brusati

Stephanie Burke

SaraBurtt

Jesse Caro

JasonChristofi

Jonathan Carpenter

JerryCary Jr.

Tracey Clark

Ryan Cauldwell

Anne Clay

Emily Clay

Joel Confino

Diane Cotter

Jason Craft

Lydia Cochran

Thad Cockrell

Tara Cooley

Sims Cooper Jr.

Shannon Coulson

Bobbie Cox

Andrea Coggins

Andrea Corley

Joel Cox

Julia Czelusniak

Stephanie Davis Ben Dillon

Jane Drobnek

Debbie Elliott

Paul Fink

StefanForcey

Amy Dumoulin

DanielleDunlap

Pam Elliott

Christopher Ellis

RuthFisher

Jackson Fong

KevinFretz

David Friend

Jennifer Duyon

Gary Eubanks

Amy Forbes

Thomas Gardner

Rachael Riley posed fora portraittaken bystudent photographerAnnFelty

Jane Garrett

Micah Gaudio

Marinela Grama

Stacey Harcum

Matthew Godfrey

Susan Grunewald

CarolynHaibach

HiltonHarrell Jr.

James Harvey

Amanda Godshall

MichaelHaines

Daniel Heideman

Mark Heideman

Thomas Hensley III

ShellyHetler

Gena Hortz

Josh Howe

Dean Hunter

JasonHurst

Julie Hut h

Kirsten Iteen

Desiree Jackson

LydiaJarden

Anna-KateJarman •'Syygyy

Jennifer Jenkins

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Eric Johnson

Susan Kelbaugh KellyKiker

JuliaKuhn Amy Lam

DawnLamberti DanLaws

Kenny Leak

Stephanie Long

Michelle Mayfield

Alison Lee

Bethany Lee

Rebecca Lindley

Lidia Lupulescu

Jerry Lysak

David Maksel

Justin Mayo

Jason McArdle

David McCarson

Eva McCartney

Tina McMurdo Christopher McNutt Hud McWilliams

Photography classstudents displayed theirwork around campus.Above:Michael Woo shot this spiderforhisfall assignment.

Above right: MichaelWoo captured hisroommate. Right: Eric Johnson stepped intothephotowith Katrina inhisportraitassignment

YaredMekbeb Douglas Mendenhall

Luis Mendez

Andy Miskell

Rebecca Mol

Paul Morrow

Heather Murphy

Maina Mwaura

BrianMyers

Kimberly Nelson

Michael Nelson

EricNewkirk

Rachel Mills

Stephanie Mowrer

David Nelles

Ronda Noakes

Tomasz Otrembra

Derek Overton

Sharon Pack

Matthew Painter

Heather Parkhurst Jeremy Patterson

Tonya Paynter

Meredith Perry

Tim Prewette

Micah Rausch

Stephanie Pruitt

Stephanie Pummill

Delia Sue Reynolds

Am y Riley

Lora Randolph

Jaime Rosano

BillySchloer

Tara Schlottman

Laurie Schmiel

Michie Sherman

Michael Shive

Laura Sipple

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Jodi Smith

Robert Smith

David Spohn

Michael Shanton

Jennifer Sitkowski

Daniela Stancescu

MikeStanziola Jr.

Sarah Stevenson

CarlTaylor

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Chris Steiner

Mark Stephenson

Jason Stevenson

Danielle Stoner

Dennis Sullivan

Bridget Tamburro

Joanna Tedder

Katarina Terzic

Tricia Tevepaugh

Rachel Theis

Jan Tolin

Shelly Treadway

Carlos Villa

Holly Ward

ChrisWare

JoanneWaters

LisaWatson

StephenWeidner

Tonya Wend

Winifred Whaley

Kimberley White

HeatherWhiteman

Mark Whiteman

TashaWilkins

Ted Williams

JoannWolfson

LyraWoodruff

Edward Woolford

EricWright

EricaWright

JeffYannucciello

Raveena Yasay

"Being confident of this very thing, that he which hath begun a good work in you will perform it until the day of Jesus Christ."

-Philippians 1:6

Mary Zwart

Photo by Jeff James

Left: The hockey team pushed theseason challengingits opponents tosome heartstopping competition.Above:A studenttrainerlearned thefineartoffootcare.

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Acey, Latissha85,149,153

Adamkiewicz, Frank30

Adams,Duane 158

Agoglia, Tad 84

Ainsley, Julie 30

Akpama, Anthonia122, 123

Albert, Lea 177

Alday, Julie 150

Allen, Amy 115

Allen, Prathana 150

Allen, Shawn 177

Alonge, Christine158

Aluma, Peter7,96, 97,98, 99

Amendala, Mike 158

Anderson,Aaron 155

Anderson, Ben 79,121

Anderson, D'Arcie158

Anderson, fenny 155

Anderson, Stacey158

Anderson, Teresa158

Andresen, Kenneth 177

Andrews, Amy 17, 85

Andrews, Mary 17, 85

Andrews, Shawn 148

Anthony, Samuel 150,158

Antow,Audi 177

Apprey, Morrice158

Archbald,Andrea 158

Arnold, Mary 158

Arrington, Liz38

Ashley, Ken 147

Aspin, Tim 52

Assefa, Teem 16

Atwood, fe'mara 150

Austin, Brian85

Austin, losh152

Ayers, Ken II158

Aylor, Brian177

Bailey, Julie 158

Bailey, Stefane150

Baken, Tina4

Barbee, Deborah 76,177

Barber, Paul84

Barchuski, Jason94

Barker, Ben 112

Barkey, Marissa 152

Barnes, Stephanie147

Barrick,John 147

Barrington,Jesse 111

Barrington, Joe136

Barrington, Marie158

Barron,Andrew 177

Barsugli, Norm 91

Bartlone, Dominic 135

Barton, Keith151

Bathe, Jonathan158

Battle, Laurie158

Baugh, Holly158

Bauwin, RobertJr. 158

Beasley, Sarena127,152, 155,158,202, 205

Becker, Russell177

Beckman, Sunday 158,175

Beers, Tillie4

Beilstein, Dan 158

Belanger, Nichole158

Bell, Kelly147

Bellamy,Jason91

Benhem,David 112

Bennett, Amy 158

Bennett, David 155

Bennett, Joy85

Bennick, Hal135

Bentley, Dan 108,109,134 142,178

Beresford, Kimberly 155

Bernier, Melissa139,144

Beverly, Ron 140

BigTentRevival71

Biggers, Katie148,177

Biller, Kristine65,149

BillingsleyCharles23

Black, Hannah 76,154,177

Blackburn, Scott47

Blanchette, Beth 150,162

Blaney Lauren 158

Blass, Homer 44

Bliley, Sara128,177

Bliley, Stephen 67,128,177

Blunt, Wallace158

Bobbey, Jon80

Bocanegra, Juan158

Bogart, Kelly 147,152

Booker, Marnie 4

Boothe, Barbara39

Borland, James41

Boull, Damon 150

Boyd, Naomi 177

Boyer, Rick42

Braddock,Andy 116

Bridgewater, Lori153,159

Brightbill, Jeremy52,53, 159

Brightbill, Tara134,137, 157

Brindell,Amy 8

Broadhurst, Preston95

Brooks, Angela 150

Brown, Charity42,177

Black, EllenLowrie Dr 40

Brown,Jamie 177

Brown,Jennifer159

Brown,Judith159

Brown, Owen 159

Brown, Stephen 177

Browning, Scott152,159

Brownlee, Kian 159

Brunett, Kimberly 159

Brunett, Paul85

Bruno,Justin179, 205

Bruno, Phyllis159

Brusati, Stephen 179

Bsharat, Loren 17

Buckland, Jennifer159

Bullard, Chris150

Burak, Mikey 94

Burden, Tim 152

Burgess, Alfred 35,153

Burgess, Eddie 16,147

Burke, Stephanie179

Burkett,Adam 159

Burman, Dana 67

Burton,John64, 65,149

Burton, Luke 91,108,134

142,134

Burton, Patricia159

Burtt, Sara179

Busch, Daniel179

NikkiPons and DaleWilliamsentertainedtheaudienceduringthe Valentine'sDay Coffee House withtheirbroadway reinactment.

The buildingservicescrew worked hard clearingsidewalksduringthe wintermonths.

Bush, Rebecca 179

Byler, Bryon 112

Bytwerk, Marci 89,129,145

Clark, Kelli 160

Clark, Michael149

Clark, Steve118,119

Clark, Tracey 147,179

Class, Kirk28

Clay, Anne 46, 76,179

Cabalo, Kristina159

Cabell, Margaret 34

Calcutt, Jamie150,179

Caldwell, Nichole159

Campbell, Sarah 147,159

Campbell, Thad 120

Cannon, Heather 138 159

Carico, Katie89 179

Carico, Patti 159

Carmichael, Karen 159

Caro, Jesse 179

Carpenter, Jonathan179

Carpenter, Stephanie76

Carrol, Mike 130

Carson, Dwayne 18

Carter, James150

Carter, Sherry 130

Carver, Jeffrey159

Cary, JerryJr. 179

Casertano, Jason159

Casillas, Luis160

Cauldwell, Ryan 179

Cephas, Cynthia 150

Chappell, Jeanine160

Cheng, Su91

Cherry, Christi 123

Choi, Jungwon 160

Christofi, Jason 151,154, 179

Chun, Sophia 179

Clark, Jeff 155

Clay, Emily 180

Clulow, Brett 106

Cochran, Lydia 180

Cockrell, Thad 180

Coggins, Andrea 180

Coggins, Stacy 160

Cohn, Leah 4

Coke, Julie 160

Cole, Kelly160

Cole, Ryan 62, 63

Coleman, Angie 147

Collier, Sara162

Collier, Stacy122

Cone, Lisa160

Confino, Joel 147,180

Cook, Andrew 160

Cook, Libi8,114,115

Cooley, Tara180

Coomer, Neil 71

Cooper, Christie160

Cooper, Jessi 10

Cooper, Nikki 130,139,157

Cooper, Russell160

Cooper, SimsJr 180

Corley, Andrea 180

Cosby, Julie 152

Costin, Jeanette160

Cotter, Diane 180

Coulson, Shannon 180

Cox, Bobbie180

Cox, Joel 180

Cox, Joshua6,108,109,142

Craft, Jason180

Crawford, Mark 55,150

Criser, Katrina 139,144

Crosby, Kara 132,139

Crosby, Lezah56,127,160, 202

Crowel, Tim 149

Cuda, Matt 152,202, 205

Culpepper, Jenele160

Cummings,David 126,160

Cuomo,Dan 84, 89,132

Custer, Christa 155,160

Custer, Stacy160

Cylliack, Cristella150

Czelusniak, Julia 89,126, 133,128,138,145, 156,180

P

Dacharux, Jessica150

Damron, John 160

Daniels, Tamekia 150

Danier, Nefty 8

Darnell, Rebecca 162

Daughtery, Michael89

Davis, David 160

Davis, Denise47

Davis, Jody 70

Davis, Kisha150

Davis, Stephanie 180

Day, Melanie146

Decker, Chris141

Deem,Holly (Mays) 109

DeGraaf, Derek 135,144

DeGrasse, Lynsey 160

Dejong, David 160

DeMarcus, Jay70

Dershimer, Dave 141,151

Desilvis, Mikel160

DeSontio, Katherine160

Deur,Lisa139

Devore,Chris 106

Dey,Melanie146

Dickens,Derrick33

Diemer, Carl106

Digdale, Amanda 160

Dillon, Ben 85,180

Dillon, Daniel 85,160

Dominick,Jonathan161

Dorn,Kyrie122

Dorsey, Johnny 146,150

Douglas, Jeannette 161

Downor,Brandi 134,135

134,135,157

Drake,Summer 152

Dressier, Jessica 135,144

135,162

Drobnek,Allison 161

Drobnek,Jane 181

Dumoulin, Amy 181

Dunbar, Bill 38

LU alumni Reality Check performed atthe Schilling Multipurpose Center inconjunction with "See You atthe Pole."

Photo by Ted Woolford

LU ChancellorDr. JerryFalwell celebratedthe Lady Flames' BigSouth victory bycutting down the net.

Duyon, Jennifer 181

Elness, Tonee136

Emerick, Dane 40

England, Lydia147,161

England, Trade146

Earley, Heather 47

Earley, Khristy152

Eastto West70, 71

Edens, Angela 155

Edlind, Rachel152

Edwards,Amy 76, 77

Edwards, Jason161

Edwards, Jerry24

Edwards, Rebekah 161

Elkes, Heather161

Ellerbe, JamesJr. 161

Elliott, Debbie181

Elliott, Pam 181

Ellis, Christopher89,181

Ellis, Trina146

Ellison, Toby 146

Elness, Tandy 139,143

Estes, Heather153,161

Esther,Alcindor47

Eubanks, Gary 155,181

Evans, Anthony 155

Evans, Ellen 161

F

Ford, Bill 19

Ford, Carolyn161

Foreman, Paul161

Foster, Michael149,152

Frankenstein, Jeff 70

Fretz, Kevin181

Fretz, Wendy 135

Friend, Amy 161

Friend, David 181

Fulks, Kendra 128,161

Fulks, Suzanna 91,128,161

Furler, Peter70

Fus, Tim 128

Gough, Kelly163

Graham,Billy16,17,176

Graham,Boo 97

Graham,Garrett64, 65,149

Grama, Marinela 183

Grasser, Steve130

Gregg, Danna 162

Greutman, Heidi-Lyn163

Griffin, Travis163

Grimm,Scott 155

Grimm,Sean 130

Grunewald, Susan 183

Guillermin, Dr. A Pierre 24, 60, 61,175

Guilliams, Heather 163

Guisewhite, Stacey81,147

Gulick,Julia 152

Gadomski, MarilynDr. 154

Gamory, Shelly138

Gardner, Tammy 4

Gardner, Thomas 181

Garland,Aimee133,139, 157

Garland, Paul163

Garrett, fane183

Gaudio, Micah 85,109 147,153,183

Gay, Sarah31

Gelatt, Danny 153

Gentry, Cody 19,142,163

George,Jineen153

George, Kerrie163

Gerakinis,Joyce163

Gerig,Jeff 145

Falwell, Dr. Jerry 14, 24, 26, 37,54,58,59,61,98, 109,130,136

Farnsworth,Jane161

Faulconer, Jennifer 161

Felty, Ann 161,182

Ferguson,Jonathan161

Fields, Andrew 161

Fink, Charlotte161

Fink, Paul181

Firmin, Beth8

Fisher, Craig148

Fisher, Liegh161

Fisher, Ruth 77,132,139, 181

Flack, Pamela 161

Flack, Richard 161

Fleener, Daniel152

Fletcher,Ashley 122

Fletcher, Stacy34, 50,51

Fletcher, Tim 148

Floyd, William161

Gernert, Noelle163

Gettle, Bob 152

Gibbons, TimothyJ 89,152

Gibbs, Elizabeth163

Gibson, Melissa163

Gildersleeve, Jason163

Gillenwater, Ginger163

Gillispie, Billy10

Glase, Tim 163

Glasson, Stephen162

Gleason, Tim 150

Glossen, Steve 81

Glover, Shane153

Glover, Sylvia138,143,202

Godfrey, Matthew 183

Godshall, Amanda 147, 152,183

Gold, Thomas 162

Golden, April163

Golden, Opal 127

Goldsborough, Chris 81

Gomes,Mrs. Ruth 150

Guthrie, Tijuana153

Haibach, Carolyn 154,183

Haines, Michael183

Hale, Amy 64, 65

Hales, Evangeline 152

Haley,Jeannine152

Hall, Chad 116

Hall,Jamie148

Hampton, Trishlynn150

Handy, Kirk118,119

Hanscom, Mike 163

Hansen, Corina 163

Hara, Megumi 163

Harcum, Stacey76, 77,183

Harden, Nathan 32

Harder, Ramey 84, 85

Harman,Christina163

Harrell, HiltonJr 183

Harrell, Tim 112

Harrelson, Phillip163

Harris, Erin163

Harris, Michael163

Harris, Noelle146,163

Harvey,James 183

Harvey, Kevin19

Hatt, Olivia139

Hauge, Kristi 163

Haun, Jon4

Healy, Sean 163

Hefner, Christina164

Heideman, Daniel183

Heideman, Mark 183

Heil, Rick71

Hemati, Eric152

Henderson, Connie 16

Henderson, Dylene 164

Gabe Dunlap,Dale

Williamsand EricLovettwished the audience "FelizNavidad"during theChristmas Coffee House.

Fong,Jackson152,181

Forbes,Amy 181

Forbes, Steve59,176

Forcey, Stefan151,181

Good, Chris149

Goodman, Mrs Allyson 147

Gosselin, Laura77,109,142

Henderson, Renee 164

Henderson, Valerie147

Hendley, Chad 164

Henefield, Cathryn 153

Michael O'Briensigned autographs forhis faithful fansatthe campus bookstore.

Henry, Jeremy 164

Hensley, Lacie32

Hensley, Thomas III183

Hepner, Shawn 164

Hetler, SheUy 147,183

Hetrick, Amy 148,164

Hetrick, Ivan164

Hetzel, Jennifer164

Hill, E.V Dr 26

Himeback, Sharon 164

Himelick, Cheryl34

Hoback, Giles148

Hobbs, Kenny 116

Hodges, Mark 21

Hodges, Rachel152

Hofacker, Jason 108

Hofert, Brian141,153

Hogue, Randy 22, 23

Holland, Chanet 150

Holley, Randy 154

Holliday, Keri147

Hooper, Allyson 164

Home,Dawn 132

Hortz, Gena 183

Houck, Robert151

House, Gary 95

Howe, Josh46,184

Huff, Deborah Mrs. 16, 202

Huffman, Marcie4

Huggins, Rachel164

Hughes, Tina 164

Hunter, Dean 184

Hurst, lason184

Huset, Haywood 150

Hutchison, Shannon 8

Huth, Julie 107,184

Hutton, Erica152

Jenkins, Jennifer 77,151, 184

Jennings, Justin 116

Jess, Jennifer 103

Joback, Am y164

Joel, Phil 70

Johns, Sarah St.153

Johnson,Benjamin164

Johnson,Bonnie155

Johnson, Chris 120,121

Johnson, Darlene 147,164

Inkel, Tom 52,154

Innis, Jennifer152

Irby, Robert164

Iteen, Kirsten151,184

Johnson,Doug 150

Johnson, Eric141,149,153, 184,186

Johnson, Leah164

Johnson, Melanie164

Johnson, Rakia 4,164

SarenaBeasleytooka different slant on70s day

Jackson, BrianC 150

Jackson, Cherie164

lackson, Desiree184

lackson, Jessica 143

Jackson, Kevin 164

Jackson, Larry 96, 97,98, 99

Jackson, Stacy 150,151,164

lames, John 70

Jarden, Lydia184

larman, Anna-Kate 7,147, 184

larrell, Richard149

Johnson,Sandy146

Johnson, Tarege150

Johnson, Virginia 164

lones, Brandon153

tones, Charity149

Jones, Denise 2

Jones, Rebekah 150

Jones, Scott 154

Justham, Cheryl164

Kuhn, Julia 184

KulI,Amyl52, 165

Kumer,Jacquelyn152

Kyle, Steve 141

Kamalu,Ebenezer165

Karel, Karen165

Kauffman,Kristie 162

Keatts, David 165

Keiser, Melissa165

Kelbaugh, Susan184

Kellum,Brad153

Kelly, Jonathan146

Kemp,Jack55

Kennedy,Carrie 151,165

Kerth, Jessica 139,165

Kessler, Mary 165

Khourg,Mael165

Kiekoha,Michael 165

Kieth, Sonya115

Kiker, Kelly184

Kilgore, Kevin165

Kineyaujui, Beatrice 151

Kisby, Jay147

Kisseleva, Elena 100,102, 105

Klingler, Anita76

Knakal, Michael 165

Kompelien,Wayne Dr 64, 149

Krizbai, Pete 152

Steve Kyle intoduced Michael Tait of dc Talk who made a special appearanceat the ChristmasCoffee House.

LaFreniere, Greg 165

Lam, Amy 184

Lamance, Deborah 16,150

Lamberti, Dawn 149,184

Lambright, Christopher 165

Lampart, Angela 165

Lane, Lalie165,202

Larmore, Nathan 152

Larsen, Suzanne 150

Larson, Ben 85,153

Larson, Joe111,136,144

Larson, Krista135,135

Lashey, Ben 153

Lashey, Mark 155

Lashey, Matt155

Latour, Holly 165

Lauderdale, Claire165

Lawhom, Myles 165

Lawing, Leneta 165

Lawrence, Amber 165

Lawrence, Bill 54, 55,150

Lawrence, Christine165

Laws,Daniel 149,184

Leak, Kenny 185

Leary, Jeff 147

Lee,Alison185

Lee, Bethany 76,185

Lee, Betsey 165

Lefevre, Jeff 149

Lefler, Natalie165

Lentz, Corrie 128,135,144

Leonetti, Paco141

Libby, Dawnita 140

Lindley, Rebecca 185

Lindsey, Dawn 77

Linstra, Kami 76

Lippard, Rachel166

Liquori, Wanda 151,166

Liscombe, Whoi-sang 150

Livingston, Matthew 151

Loera, Josh166

Lofgren, Amanda 155,166

Lofgren, Katrina166

Long, Craig25, 83

Long, Miriam 17

Long, Stephanie76, 77,185

Loomis, Stephen166

Love, Donald III 166

Loven, Michael166

Lovett, Danny 27

Lovett, Eric 24 127

Low, Bonnie166

Lowe,Adrienne, 77

Lowery Lamont21

Lowry, BeverlyMrs. 155, 162

Lowry, Mark 8

Lucas, Ryan 166

Lucido,Jerri 110

Lundberg, Chris 55,150

Lupulescu, Lidia185

Lyngaas, Charles108,142

Lysak,Jerry146,185

Lytle, Summer 166

Manzo, Marisa17

Margbo, Samilla150

Marston, Amy 76, 77

Martel,lim95

Martin, Ion, 85

Martin, lonathan152

Mason, Heather148,166

Mason, Nichelle166

Mason, Rachael 148,166, 202, 205

Masteller, Crystal 166

Matthes, Lloyd Dr. 45

Matthes, Sandra Dr. 45

Matthews, Tammy 155

Maybee, Darren166

Mayfield, Michelle185

Mayo, Tustin 185

McArdle, Jason147,185

McCall, Sarah166

McCall, Sharon147

McCarson, David 185

McCartney, Eva185

McCauley, Molly166

McClain, Dan 135

McClure, Wesley 147

McCreary, Bill 166

McCune, Angie133,139

McDonald, Craig31,166

McDowell, Jason166

McDowell, Randy 166

McDuffie, Carlton109

McEarchem, Richard166

108,109,134,142

McGrew, Eliska152

Mcintosh, Mike32

McLaskey, Bonita166

McLean, Troy111

McMurdo, Tina185

McNabney, Todd 168

McNutt, Christopher185

McRoberts, Carrie139,144

McWilliams, Hud 152,185

Mekbeb, Yared 187

Mendenhall, Doug 148,187

Mendenhall, Shaun 168

Mendez, Luis187

Merino, Suzette168

Meyer, Jeff97

Meyer, Scott 118,147

Mikell, Lee168

Miles, Laura151

Miller, Brandy 168

Miller, Colleen168

Miller, Gina 8,115

Miller, Jamie 91

Miller, Laurelei 67

Miller, Leeana 122,123

Miller, Robin11,16,130 142,168,202

Mills, Betty168

Mills, Christy152

Mills, Esther 89

Mills,laime 126,135,157, 168

Murdoch, Becky 168, 202

Murphy, Heather187

Mwaura, Maina 187

Myers, Brian187

A/

Nagy, Ann 151

Neighbors, Tonesa175

MacLean, James110

Maclone, Rich152

Madaris, Mia 153

Maksel, David 185

Manz, Marissa85

166

McFadden,Andrew 109

McFarland, Regina109,150

McGibbon, Garth45

McGlothlin, Nathan148

McGregor, Christopher

Mills,Joel 168

Mills, Rachel76, 77,187

Miner, Janette 168

Minter,lonathan135

Miralos, Keith168

Mirante, Rachel140

Miskell,Andy 147,187

Mix, losephDr. 41

Mol, Rebecca187

Money,J.P157

Moore,Allison 8,115, 202

Moore, Jess 91

Moore, Lisa168

Morgan, Eric 168

Morris, Allison64 65

Morrow, Paul187

Morton, Takemma 152

Motyl, Angela21

Motyl, Dave 130

Mowrer, Stephanie187

Moxey Brent168

Mueller, Christine168

Mullins,Aaron82

Munyon, Tim 150

Neilson, April168

Nelles, David 187

Nelson, Cheryl152,168

Nelson, Kimberly 146,187

Nelson, Mrs. MelaneyPearll51

Nelson, Michael187

Newkirk, Eric 20,187

Newsboys 70

Newton, Terry4

Nichols, lessica 168

Nichols, Matthew 168, 202, 205

Noakes, Ronda 46,153,187

Nobel, Leslee8

Norman, Greg92

Norstrude, Victor64

Nutter, lamesDr. 52

Obaigbena, Rodney 26

O'Bryon, Kera65,149

O'Donnell, Brett 55,150

Oester, Andrea 168

Okamoto, Akemi21

Okuley, Nathan 168

Olsen, Paul168

Eric Sorenson soared for the rebound.

O'Neill, Jim 32

Otrembra, Tomasz 188

Ovenshire, Elizabeth155

Overton, Derek 188

The annual block partyprovided studentsone lastchanceto celebrate beforeclassesbegan.

Phillips, Katie 8,115

Philpott, Tony 169

Phipps, Joy169

Pierre, Schmidt 146

Pinkard, Trista169

Pizzino, Jason155

Plotts, Greg 146

Poggemiller, Eugenia 169

Pollak, Sarah 11,16, 82, 130,148,169

Pond, Bonnie 27

Popoff, Christina169

Post, Alison 149,169

Prescott, Jennifer169

Presson, Somar 169

Prettyman, Michael109

Prewette, Timothy 188

Price, Trevor169

Prince, Christina169

Prior, Shannon 141

Proffitt, Melody 169

Pruitt, Stephanie188

Pummil, Stephanie89, 91, 126,128,129,132,133, 135,145,148, 202, 205

Ragains, Chad 169

Rammell, Austin27

Ramsey, Shanda 169

Randlett, Dr. David P. 155

Randolph, Lora 178,188

Rausch, Micah 188

Rawlings, John15

Rawlins, Angela 169

Rawlins, Matt151

Ream, Jeff 153

Redmer, Matt 147

Reed, Mark 99,112

Reesman, Amy 10

Reesman, Lisa 76

Reeves, John84

Reeves, Rick 100,102

Reist, Becky 149

Remsberg, Christina169

Reynolds, DeliaSue 188

Rerozi, Ron 88

Rexroth, Beth149

Reyes, Emily 138,169

Rice, Daniel171

Rice, Josh147

Rice, Matthew 171

Rice, Tighe171

Rich, Daryl171

Rich, Glenn 171

Richards, Robin115

Robertson, Pat 59

Robinson, Jennifer171

Robinson, Rockmond 150

Rodgers, Carrie8

Roemer, Jack171

Rogers, Carrie115

Rogers, Eli 171

Rogers, Tami 149

Rollins, Billy 35

Roman,Rebekah 152

Rosano, Jaime 188

Pack, Jamie 8,115

Pack, Sharon 188

Paganini, Aaron 84,144

Painter, Matthew 188

Pait, Audrey 168

Palermo, Amy 55,150

Parkhurst, Heather 188

Patterson, Kris 89

Patterson, Jeremy 188

Patterson, Kris152

Patterson, Seth169

Pavone, Will 84,133

Pawani, Veep 169

Paynter, Tonya 188

Penner, lodi 64, 65,149

Penner, Mike 169

Pentalow, Jennifer, 135

Perdue, Gary 150

Perez, Lisa 11,169, 202

Perry, Meredith 154,155, 188

Peters, Etza169

Peters, Karen 152

Petersen, Erick66

Peterson, Jessica169

Phelps, Marcia 169

Phillips, Duncan 70

Rabatille, Micah 148

Radaker, Stephanie 152

Radulovich, Stacy 8,115

Rafoss, Jessica169

Rickert, Beth171

Rierson, Erin148

Riley, Amy 188

Riley, Martin171

Riley, Rachel182

Ring, Isaac 94

Ringsmouth, Rochelle150

Rosario, Ingrid 153

Rossman, Christine 11, 130, 137

Rosson, Cara 62, 189

Royer, Jennifer171

Rubio, Mark 189

Ruffner, Joy175

A member ofthegolfteam reflected upon thegame

CongressmanJ.C. Watts preached a messageof hope andchange at TRBC

Ruhl, Julie 189

Rukes, Erin171

Rury, Chris171

Rumore, Sandra Dr. 151

Russell, Chris, 147

Russo, Tim 153

Rutig, Kim 114

Rutigliano, Sam 26,120

Ryks, Teneil155

Sennett, Brian 147

Shanton, Michael189

Shelton, Dr. James 146

Shelton, lody 153

Sherman, Michie189

Sherwood,Athena 123

Shive, Michael189

Siegalkoff, Lacy 55,150

Simpson, Shelah151

Sipple, Laura11,13,153, 189,202,203

Sitkowski,lennifer189

Spurlock, Mandy 139

Staiger, Klara147

Stancescu, Daniela 42,189

Stanziola, Mike 18,191

Starnes, John15

Steel, Ira 26, 62, 63,147

Steiner, Chris191

Stejanks, Martha 172

Stephenson, Mark 191

Stevens, Phillip 172

Sadzinski, Mike21

Saechao, Tonching 171

Sager, Linsey 153

Salerno, Christian171

Salisbury, Christi152

Samson, Will 51

Samuel, Ardra 109

Samuel, Aresa 171

Sancken, Sarah171

Sandidge, lennifer76

Santan, Brandon 147,189

Saravia, Claudia 171

Sargent, Mark 155

Sattler, Dr. 148

Saufley, Brenda 137

Scalzini, Greg 106

Schiller, Eric171

Schloer, Billy189

Schlottman, Tara189

Schmidt,lenny141

Schmiel, Laurie189

Schoch, Darin171

Scholes, Monique 140

Sciorra, Tent150

Scott, levon79

Scram, len8

Senes, Jonathan171

Skinner, Wendy 171

Slocum, Lori171

Smith, Cynthia171

Smith, David 171

Smith, Ebony 138

Smith, lodi189

Smith, Mark 78

Smith, Melissa 172

Smith, MichaelW 17

Smith, Robert 152,189

Smith, Sarah21,172

Smith, Spence71

Smith, Stephen 172

Smith, Victoria143

Snell, R.J 54,55,150

Snider, Jason52,152

Snider, Rachael5,14,155

Sorenson, Eric 96

Southall, Lannonet 150

Spain, Eric88

Sparenberg, Carlos 137, 167,172

Spears, Christal 21

Speights, Michael152

Spencer,Jay78

Spohn, David 106,189

Spohn, Dr Terry48,49

Stevenson, Carrie "Pencil" 128,132,138,145,156

Stevenson,Jason191

Stevenson, Sarah128,138, 145,156,191

Stinnett, Genie102,103, 104,105

Stoner, Danielle150,191

Stutts, Samuel 172

Su, Hyung Ki165

Sullivan, Dennis191

Summers,Benjamin 172

Svacha, Carol172

Swartz, Kendall106

Swenson, Jon150

Swinehart, Mathew 152

Swinton,Jacob109

Swittart, Brenda 172

Swope, Thomas 172

Tait, Michael153

Tallman, Cori132,139

Tallman, Justin162

Tamburello, Daniel172

Tamburro, Bridget191

Tanner, Marlon 109

Tanski, Sharon115

Taylor,April130

Taylor, Carl191

Teboe, Matt67

Tedder,loanna 191

Temple, Troy28

Terzic, Katarina76, 77,191

Teufel,Jannie172

Tevepaugh, Tricia191

Theis, Rachel191

Thomas, Chadill150

Thomas, Howard 26

Thomas, Nichole 172

Thompson,Adam 147

Thompson, Brad 52

Tice, Megan 147

TilleyJ Mike 150

Timmons, Ann 172

Timmons, Carrie4

Tiutiu, Diana 191

TolinJanl91

Tomlin, Evelyn39

Toothman, David 152

Torgerson, Danny 157

Towles, David 34

Towns, Elmer 14,37

Treadway, Shelly191

Tribus, Mike 85

Troxel, SteveDr. 66

Troyer, Guy 94

Truppner, Karen 172

Turk, lennifer172

Turner, Bryan 172

Dean Emerick, Dean of Men, showed how he preferredto enforcetheLibertyWay.

Photo by Ted Woolford

Tyne, Stephen54,150

Tyree,Julie 172

Thissign upon entering campus acknowledged the university's politicalperspective.

Ward, Holly 77,151,192

Ward, Jennifer 8,115,173

Ward, Shellie 151

Ware, Chris192

Waters, Joanne192

Watkins, Lisa140

Watkins, Kim 42

Watson, Lisa192

Webster, Joe173

Webster, Katrina173

Weeks, Kimberly 152,173

Weeks, Mark 173

Weeks, Scott 173

Weidner, Stephen192

Weiss, Aaron 173

Weisser, Christa155 174

Weissinger, Andy 116

Welch, Stephen 174

Wells, Ebony 174

Wells, Michael155

Werner, Mark 94

Wend, Tonya 192

Wenger, Amy 174

Wentworth, Carrie174

Wilson, Chris152

Wilson, Gordon 48

Windsor, Levelle11,16, 133,143,157,174

Wise, Danielle155

Wise, Jen128

Withem, Hannah 126,128

Wittrien, Tony 174

Wolfe, Mark 4

WolfsonJoannl92

Woo,Michael174,186

Wood,Amy 8,115

Wood, Jeremy152

Wood, Mike 11,143

Wood, Tim 111

Woodruff, Lyra192

Woof, Stephen147

Wooldridge, Glyn Dr. 151

Woolford, Edward152, 192,205

Worford, Peter152

Worthington, Lawrence 121

Wray, Burton174

Wright, Eric148, 193

Wright, Erica193

Wright, Kristi 147

Wright, Steve112

Umbenhaur, Angela 172

Uncapher, Matt67,147

Werner, Colin94

Whaley, Winifrid192

Wharton,Ann 44

Wheeler, Larry174

White, Kasey91

Yannucciello,Jeff 193

Yasay, Raveena 193

Yate, Kirk127

Vanderventer,Jill 122

Vamado,Tara4

Vaughn, Christian172

Vaughn, Jennifer 172

Vaughn, Martin153

Vaught, PhillipMichael85

Vermeulen, Dana 172

Vick, Hannah 150

Villa, Carlos192

Visco, Ryan172

Vollmer, Dan 93,147,152

Voss, Cary 55,150 w

Wages, Keith 172

Wagner, Brad 121

Wagner, len142

Wagoner, Leah149

Walker, Rachel4

Walker, Rebecca 4

Wall, Erin103

Walls, Kerry 77,153

Walters, Cheri8,11,173

Wanjau, Charity173

Warburton, Wendy 173

Ward, Alicia4

White, Kimberley 192

White, Marcus97, 98

Whitehurst, Dan 174

Whitehurst, Mary 174

Whiteman, Heather192

Whiteman, Mark 192

Whitley, Nikki174

Whitney, Shea 133,135,144 135

Whitt, Ben28

Whitt, Shelby162

Wiggins, Steve 71

Wilcox, Cindy 149,162,174

Wilkerson, Sarah 100,102, 103

Wilkerson, Sharon 100, 102,103

Wilkins, Tasha 130,157, 192

Williams, Lashani150

Williams, Randy 71

Williams, Sandra 152

Williams, Ted 46,149,192

Willis, Dan 116

Willis, Jennifer152

Wilson, Audry 150

Yeager, Kimberly 174

Yourkanis, Lisa174

Colopfoh

The 24th volume of Selah was published by Walsworth Publishing Company,306North Kansas Avenue, Marceline, Missouri 64628.Publishers representatives were Kyle Hooper and Joan Andrew.

Senior portraits were taken by Jack Henley of Photography by Henley, Forest, Virginia. Colorprocessing was produced by Winn-Dixie ofLynchburg, Virginia.Unless otherwise noted,allblack and white photography was processed and printed by Selah staff photographers.

Candid photos were submitted by thestudentsof LibertyUniversity.

The staff utilized typestylesand design techniques available through the Macintosh computer system using WordPerfect and Aldus PageMaker programs

Thirty-two pages are full colorand 176pages are blackand white. Headlines are Mary Trish Medium, subheads and captions are HelveticaNarrowitalicized and body copy and photo creditsare Palatine

Above:Charles Bilingsleywas the featured guest soloistduring Spiritual Emphasis Week.

Wallace Blunt

JuliaCzelusniak

Stacey Fletcher

SylviaGlover

Rakia Johnson

Lalie Lane

Daniela Mendoza

RobinMiller

Allison Moore

Becky Murdoch

Students l/l/hoLenta He/p/ngHand

JessicaNichols

Heather Parr

Lisa Perez

Matt Redmer

JenniferSantora

Joey Sarinana

Michie Sherman

Ebony-Victoria Smith

Ebony Wells

Hannah Withem

Cont/ibutors

Shawn Andrews

LoriBridgewater

Ryan Cole

Rachel Edlind

Michael Haines

Photographers

Kenna Barber

KristinaCabalo

Lezah Crosby

Dave Dershimer

Patrick Fay

Andrew Kelly

Upper left: Selah staffmembers included MattCuda,Lisa Perez, Rachael Mason, LalieLane, Sylvia Glover,Robin Miller, Allison Moore, Stephanie Pummill,Laura Sipple and Becky Murdoch. Upper right: The Liberty bellseemed appropriateforthestaff totake a photo Shown are Robin Miller, Stephanie Pummill,Sarena Beasley,Ted Woolford, MattCuda,Laura Sipple,Rachael Mason, Becky Murdoch and Lezah Crosby. Left: Selah EditorsMatt Nichols,Ted Woolford,Stephanie Pummill,Rachael Mason,Advisor Deborah Huff and Laura Sippleposed atthe prayer chapel.

JamieHall

JulieHuth

JaimeMills

Corrinne Negley

Jennifer Okamoto

RebeccaTaylor

Zachary Kroneberger

Chris Ware

Specia/'Thanks

Mrs. LizArrington

Mr Greg Bettenhausen

Mr. Cam Davis

Mr. BillDunbar

Mrs Sharon Hartless

Mr.Jack Henley

Miss MichelleHollie

Mrs. Deborah Huff

Dr Wayne Kompelien

Mrs. Beverly Lowry

Mrs.Ann Wharton

Deborah Barbee

KatieCarico

JulieCozby

Timothy Gibbons

Amanda Godshall

ScottHarrison

ShellyHetler

Josh Howe

Jason Ingram

Randy King

LaureleiMiller

Elizabeth Ovenshire

JenniferPillath

Sarah Pollak

Matt Swineheart

Thomas Swope

Joanna Tedder

Rebecca Walker

Winifrid Whaley

Ben Whitt

Fd/tors

Sarena Beasley

Jessica Brennan

Justus Bruno

Matthew Cuda

Stacey Guisewhite

Rachael Mason

Matthew Nichols

Stephanie Pummill

LauraSipple

Ted Woolford

4tM CdHntol 4t*(( The FaithfulFew

Laura M Spp/e Editor-in-Chief

My journey in Selah land has finallycome toa close This experiencehasdefinitelybeenchallengingwithmany obstaclesalong the way, but Iwouldn't change it for anything!

Who would have thought that five people could complete the whole book in a little more than fourmonths?!We all found skills we never knew existed and are much betterpeople now, right?!

There areso many people that I'dliketo thankfor making this adventure possible: To the "Mac Queen": you know who you are! Wordscannotbeginto describe my thanks for all the sacrifices you made to make sureSelahwas a reality.A huge thank you goes to your family for "lending" you to usforsuch long periods oftime. I just know that one day the Lord willopen your eyes and you will seeTed forwho he really is!(HA!)

To Stephanie: Your optimism was definitely my sanity many a time. Allmy thanksformaking the candid section possible! Without you, itwouldn't have happened.

To Rachael: Thanks so much for your dedication and willingness to go above and beyond the

job description of "business editor." Thanks also for letting me "actlikea freshman again."

ToTed a.k.a., Instigator, (Igno): You don'thave me fooled!! Idon't know what I would have done without anyone tocruisethecircle with or go to Hardee's and get Icee's!You're the best!Thanks so much for allyour hard work and dedication,butmost of all for your friendship!

To Matt N.:Who would have thought of you as the child prodigy? I never would have guessed you were 17!Your humor was my greateststress reliever!

To Matt C. and Sarena:Thanks forall your photo expertise!

To Justus:May allyour fantasiesfrom "ThePark"oneday come true! Fabulous!

ToJulie (Igna), Mindy, Melissa, Lauren, Ronda, Lori, Heather, Robin and Priscilla: Thanks so

much forbeing so understanding of m y moodiness, absent mindness; but most of all thanks forbeing so patient, kind and understanding, especially when I'd cancel at the last minute You'll never know how much your encouragement meant to me!

To Shawn and Mike Macasa: Thanks forall the leadershiptips.

To Allison, Lisa, Jessica, Michie, Stacey, Becky, Wallace, Sylvia,Ebony and the rest of the Selah staff: Thanks for all your help! Itwouldn't have happened without you and your contributions!

To Steven Brusati, Daniel Heideman, Nathan Okuley and James Loather: You guys are the reasons we have a yearbook!

Thanks foryour appreciation!

Ronda, Did I ever tell you, "You rock?" One day we'll be the "Big Kids" of Replay Records!

Rachae/Mason

Business Editor

Ifsnot too oftenthata freshman getstoexperiencesomething like this. I never thought,as Ileftto come to school,Iwould be spending more nightsin the yearbooklab thanIdidin my room!

Itwas worth it, though, and I would doitall overagainifIcould.I'll never forget how much teamwork went intoputting thebook together. Thanks, Laura, for your guidance and friendship (Grover saysthankstoo!)

The 3 a.m. chairraceswere awesome! Happy 17thbirthdayMatt! Ted, thanks for my firstKrispy Kreme! Sarena, your picturesrock!Lalie and Stacey, you guys are wonderful!

Thank you,Mrs.Huff for allof your dedication to Selah and allthe work that you putintoit.

Drama! Drama! Drama! Philippians 1:21

Photography Editor

I would like to thankGod first for thestrengthand opportunitiesHe has givento me.

Thank you, Kim,for being a perfectwife and standing by me I love you.

I would also liketo thank those whom I worked with on theLiberty Champion and Selah staffs. You have been good friendstome.

Thankyou, Mr. Pickeringfor your work asmy advisorand Dr Steinhoff forbelievingin me Dr Blass,thankyou for your loveof military history.

It hasbeen a difficultfour years, butIwouldn'ttrademy educationfor theworld.

Tedl/l/oo/ford

Photography Editor

Anothermountain conquered. Dr. Falwell: you wereright;Never, never, never quit. That challenge has helped me andothersmorethantheywillever know.

To themissing-in-action yearbook editors:Jessica,Stacey,JustusandKyle: Iguess you made therightdecision. Wallace, where'sthedublist?

To SerenaBusily: Ihope you have agreatlife.MattNichols:IthinkIknow who wasresponsiblefor the 17thbirthday announcement inconvo. Rachael: You have the best impersonation of Grover Ihave everheard Maybe you can gettogether with the restofthe Sesame Street crew and go ontour.

To Miss Laura Sipple: I think you should takeKelsey Huff'sadvice and buyabout100balloonsonawindy day.

SarenaBeas/ey

Photography Editor

"When you've come to the edge ofall you know and areaboutto step off intothedarknessoftheunknown; faithisknowing oneof twothingswill happen: therewill be somethingsolid tostand on, oryou willbe taughtto fly!"(Author unknown).

Thissums up what went through my mind at2:00 a.m. when I turned, onceagain, to enterthedreaded darkroom Congrats, Laura!You're a cool editor!

Mrs. Huff Don'tlistento anything Laurasaysaboutme. Ifstotallyuntrue. You'rethe best.Iknow you'regladthis yearbookisfinallydone Thankyou for allthe parties; your Cincinnatichili tastes great.

Mr. Huff Thank you forallowing us intoyour home toplay gameslate at night Go Wildcats!

Mrs. Wharton:Thank you for allowing me to work as distribution manager forthe Champion.And I'll never forget the time we moved the truckload ofcomputers and desks. It was greatbeing able to work withall of you. Always putyourtrust in God.

Stephanie Pumm/ff

Copy Editor

Laura: We did it. We're outta here. We rock! Mrs. H: How did Iget this job?Thanks forthe opportunity.No, I'mserious!

To my ladies:What a greatyear anda half!Praisebe! Twistee:my great roomie.Imaginewhatlifewould have been likeif I never would have met you. Maybe alittlemorestablebut not as much fun. Mary:One daywe'llfind "him," and if11all be worth it I'll go cross-eyedfor you any day. Pencil: So glad you made itback towhere you belong. Thanks for the nickname.

Hannah: M y longest,lastingfriend How haveyou putup withme? Road tripsrock, Bonita rules, and we were simply charming?! You ladies have made my collegeyearsone crazyexperience.Girls Rule from thebeginning.So,what's next? Don't forget who'sthe"prettiesf'... Thatbugged!

To my Circadianboys:Ilove you all. May God use you to His glory. You'reall incredibleand will make it. Danand Will:Youstillowe me Greenwich Village,Central Park,and ...! Maybe one day FiestaChickenwas a scam!Iloveyouguys. "IWillRemember You."

Trackboys: You fly like thewind. So many memories: Peaks of Otter, brown beans,Anitas,the manor,the ranch, the Red Chicken(?) Call me when you getto GMU!

Wheream Igoingnow?God only knows Ba-ByeLU Seeya, ROXY

Justus Bruno

Copy Editor

I would first like to thank Jesus for givingme anotheryearofgreatmemories, experiencesandfriends.

Everyone owes a great deal of gratitudeto oureditorLaurafor sacrificingher lifefor thisbook,I'llmiss you!

ThankyouMrs. Hufffor givingus the timeofasecondfamilyandthe rest of the Selahstafffor making this happen.

Iam inawe ofthegodly mother God gaveme and praying formy fatherto oneday beapartof the family ofGod.

Dr. Towns,you are the greatest bossandprofessor,but mostimportant my friend.

Thank you Mrs. Rosemary McGibbon forgiving me a visionfor integratingmy relationshipwithChrist intoteaching.

ThethingthatmakesLibertygreat isitsprofessors.Thefollowinginvested their livesin me: Drs Borland, Mix, Spohn,Fink,Linstra,Mr Leverett,Mr Foreman,Mrs. Lowry,Dwayne Carson and, mostof all,Dane Emerick.

I love and will miss all of my friends.Scottie,you'remy bro! Jerusalem crew-Eric, Matt, Lisa, Keith, Johnathan, Jana,Staci and John B.Don't forgetwe have thevery words of God A V 1611, KJB, Psalm 12:6-7

And to Steph,thanksfor finishing alonewhatwe startedtogether Thanks tothe greatestchurchin the world,CalvaryChapel ofPhilly

Matthew Mcho/s Business Editor

To"Shaggy":Itriedmy hardestbut in the end Mrs. H had the finalsay.

To Rachael and Laura:Justremember,Ihaveagood memory. One day...one day...(Laura, good luckwith Craig!)

To Mrs. Huff: The bestadvisorin the world. One day you willberewarded for allofyoursacrifices. "Matt, are you busy?"

To Ted: We stillneedtoget thatpictureof Lauraat the prayerchapel "Good helpishardtofind."Ifthere was an unofficial theme for Selah '97, itwasthis.Editorsdeserted(you know who you are), staffmembers didn't show up and representativesquit. But in the endthoseofus who enduredthe long nights and endless hardships were rewarded for our hard work; whatthatreward isI'm notquitesure. Untilnext time (Prov. 3:5,6).

NO T AD R I F T

Because we are Not Ashamed, Not Afraid and NotAlone, we have meaning and purpose. We are NotAdrift. We gain confidenceknowing that God is in control of everystepalongthe way. Through his guidance, we find courage, strengthand comfort. "Trustin theLord withall thineheartand leannot unto thineown understanding. Inall thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thypaths"(Proverbs3:5-6 ).