Vietnam, political activism and turmoil on college campuses.
All of this was a part of society when Thomas Jefferson Kerr IV became president of Otterbein in 1971.
But now, 13 years later, Kerr has decided to leave Otterbein to pursue a career in fund raising for Grant Hospital. The decision to leave Otterbein, according to Kerr, was made with Otterbein and himself in mind. "I think institutions benefit from changes in leadership. Thirteen years in a college presidency is really a very long time."
Kerr also said that this was a good time for him to make a career move. "In wanting to move to a different career, age-wise this was a (good) time to leave."
Kerr said that although this is a good time for him to leave Otterbein he believes he has not outlived his usefulness as president of the college. "I really felt that I probably could have been productive here for several more years." Though, he added "I think this was a good time to leave. I probably have accomplished most of the things I would have been able to accomplish and I think it's a good time for the college to have a change of leadership."
Kerr cited the expansion and updating of the physical plant and the addition of new curriculum as the major accomplishments made during his presidency.
"I feel I've done well in terms of completing the physical plant of the college. There have been significant adjustments in programs in response to changes in higher education in competing for students."
These points are well-taken. During the Kerr presidency Towers Hall has been extensively renovated; the old alumni gym was transformed into the
Battelle Fine Arts Center; the Rike physical education facility was built; and a new scene shop was built onto Cowan Hall.
On the curriculum end, Kerr has seen the nursing program develop into a fully accredited major; the addition of the bachelor of fine arts degree; as well as new programs in computer science, journalism, equine science and a general strengthening of the business department.
Kerr stated that the drive to increase Otterbein's endowment is the biggest challenge that Otterbein faces. "The campaign is under way and the ground work is done. This will be one of the challenges for the new president coming in."
Kerr said that because Otterbein's endowment is not as large as it should be certain financial aspects of the college have suffered. Specifically, Kerr cited rising tuition costs and the inability to
pay faculty members the salaries they deserve as areas that he would have liked to have more control over.
Looking toward the future, Kerr says that the need for a liberal arts education is as strong as ever. He believes that the current trend toward technical education only enhances the need for people with a liberal arts background. "In a highly technical society you've got to have people who understand how things fit together, how to manage people."
Devore is new OC president?
By Jerry Marks
Wednesday afternoon, Edwin L. Roush, chairman of the Otterbein Board of Trustees, and Barbara Paddock, director of Public Relations, confirmed that Dr. C. Brent DeVore is the nominee to succeed President Thomas J. Kerr as the next president of Otterbein.
DeVore's selection was reported in Wednesday morning's Columbus Citizen Journal, which said that two college officials, who wished not to be identified, said that DeVore had been the choice of the Otterbein Search Committee. Roush and Paddock confirmed DeVore's nomination.
The Board of Trustees will meet Saturday to confirm DeVore's selection.
A press conference has been scheduled for 2:30 p.m. Saturday in the Campus Center to officially announce the selection.
DeVore, 43, a Zanesville, Ohio, native, has been at the helm of Davis and Elkins since July, 1982.
DeVore received his bachelor of science degree in journalism from Ohio University in Athens. DeVore received his masters in communication and his doctorate in higher education ad-
ministration from Kent State University. Previous to Davis and Elkins, DeVore worked at Hiram College for 10 years, and at Kent State University for four years.
At Hiram, a private four-year college located southeast of Cleveland, Devore was vice president for college external relations from October 1972until June 1982. DeVore also taught a class in organizational communications and was a guest lecturer while serving the college.
Previous to Hiram College, DeVore was at K.S.U. from May, 1968 until October 1972DeVore has also served as Executive Director of the K.S.U. Foundation; Director of Annual Givings of the K.S.U. Foundation; Associate Director of Foundation; and Director of Foundation. DeVore also taught in the Kent State graduate program in communications.
According to a May 21, 1982 edition of the Akron Beacon Journal, DeVore had served as Director of Development of Public Affairs of the American Cancer Society of Cleveland; President of the Ohio Fund Raising Executives; and had served on the Hiram City Council.
Dr. C. Brent DeVore
DeVore and his wife, Linda, have two children, Krista 15, and Mathew 12.
Former Dean of Faculty of Otterbein, William Hamilton, currently Vice President and Dean of Faculty at Davis and Elkins, said he had heard rumors of DeVore coming to Otterbein but said nothing was verified.
Davis and Elkins is a private Prebyterian College with just over 1,000 students and 56 faculty members. If appointed, DeVore will assume the Otterbein position in early July.
Donna Kerr-reminiscing, packing, and planning
By Kim Whitmore
President Kerr is not the only one leaving Otterbein, for his wife Mrs. Kerr will be by his side. During Kerr's 13 years as president and eight years as a faculty member, Mrs. Kerr stood by his side and claims she will continue to as he pursues his new career as a fund raiser for Grant Hospital.
Mrs. Kerr said, "This is both a sad and happy time for us." Sad in that she will miss Otterbein, but happy because of the excitement created by President Kerr's new position and the changes that go with it. "I am happy for him and admire him for his ability to move so quickly from one position to the next." President Kerr will begin his new job in late June.
like to take a year to reorganize her home and support her husband in his new position. She also intends to use this year and the extra time allotted to her to teach. She plans to continue tutoring children with learning disabilities for the Columbus city schools.
Mrs. Kerr said, "Tutoring and teaching appeals to me and I am good at it." She is confident enough that she plans to start tutoring privately in her new home. She graduated in education from State University College in Geneseo, located in upstate New York.
Mrs. Kerr serves as the ex officio president for the Otterbein's Women's Club and really hates to give this position up. She said, "It has been such a joy working so closely with some 40-50 women all of whom were so loving, caring and giving." These traits were proven through the club's ongoing effort to raise money for the college.
to rejoin is the Westerville Civic Symphony. She presently serves as president of the symphony's board. She was instrumental in its formation and plans to keep involved and watch it progress.
The Kerr's will remain in the area, moving only seven miles away to Little Turtle. Being close will allow them the opportunity to remain involved with Westerville and Otterbein.
To make the move as smooth as possible, Mrs. Kerr is taking what she calls "her sabbatical," A sabbatical from the 12 or so community- and college-related organizations she belongs to. She would n Campus s has decreased this • year. Details on page
3.
Another organization Mrs. Kerr plans
vandalism
Mrs. Kerr said that what she will miss the most will be the people at Otterbein. She said, "I enjoyed meeting students and the opportunity to see them become adults." In comparing herself with other president's wives she said, "I enjoyed my particular role as much as anyone I've known." She's enjoyed it because she enjoys attending and planning special events and doesn't mind being in the public eys. She also claims that she has learned to manage stress well, stress which comes along with any presidential position.
The spring issue of the Quiz and Quill is out. See page 4.
Otterbein faculty members have diverse interests which will be explored during this summer. See pages 6 and 7.
Mrs. Donna Kerr
Opinion
page 2 May 31, 1984
Hello Goodbye
I am officially introducing myself as 1984-85 Tan and Cardinal editor. Although Tami Lange and myself are still learning our positions and responsibilities, we do know what we want to accomplish for next year's paper.
When looking over the copies of other school papers which we receive here at the office, it becomes obvious that the T&C strives for and achieves journalistic excellence. It is good to be taking over a paper which already has such high standards, but it will place a great deal of pressure on us as leaders of next year's staff.
For next year, we hope to represent the campus to the best of our abilities and to inform the students of any information which is pertinent to the student body. In order to do this, we will need a larger staff and more help from the campus.
We are both looking forward to producing next year's Tan & Cardinal and to serving you. Along with the 1983-84 staff, we wish the senior class the best of luck and the rest of the college an enjoyable summer. See you in the fall.
-Scott Cavanagh
On This Planet
eve is run the best paper in on time and for that first final coming Well stop for a minute and lend me your eyes r two minutes.
Yes, I aboutsummer vacation: I kknowyou're saying "NOT T, let me just get throughthis next But here's a preview, just for the «).ought of it.
I guess everyone nowadayshas to get a job of some sort, or at least look like they are trying to find one. But it is amazing the different kinds of occupations college students come up with. It just takes a little initiative, creativity and of course a little luck.
Excluding those seniors that are "Going out into the World,'' the majority of us are going out for that "infamous summer job" and if we are lucky, we can do anything. Sure there are some of us unfortunate ones that will work over the Wendy's frying grill, but at least its money, right? And any job is fun if school is not involved. But the ones I want to talk about are those with a little thought and creativity thrown in.
I have a friend that is spending the summer in Bogata, Columbia, working
Being a college student,is one of the reate
With this letter of goodbye, adios, see ya' later, I'm continuing a tradition bestowed on me by last year's editor Joy Grandstaff.
I hope you have seen, as readers of this year's Tan & Cardinal, that the staff has striven for excellence. I will be the first to tell you that we have been both successful and unsuccessful.
this past year my grades have failed, but I've learned much about how to work with other students, faculty and administrators. This year, besides working in my journalism, I havae gained experience in managaement and psychology through my dealings with other staff members.
If it were possible, I would have liked every staff person to write a letter describing the work each has committed to the paper this year. I would like to especially thank Rose Shiplett, managing editor. Rose and I have seen each other's good and bad sides as we have "manufactured" a weekly paper this year.
Though I am a little sad that this year of being a "gatekeeper" for the T&C is over, I look forward to next year to taking a back seat on the newspaper and helping when I'm asked, not required too. I will miss the pressures of Tuesday night as well as the first glances upon misplaced headlines and mispelled words on Thursday. However, I can try to live without these.
I wish Scott and Tami the best of luck in next year's editions of the Tan & Cardinal.
Food Service serves rebuttal
After reading "Food Service With a Smile" in the opinion section (page two) of May 24, 1984's Tan & Cardinal, I felt compelled to comment.
I have always believed that opinions (editorials), expresed by journalists, through their medium, were based on factual information. The Tan & Cardinal has caused me to doubt this.
An editor's role on a newspaper is to validate the information presented by his/her journalists. Again, this seems to have been neglected.
Years ago, when the newspaper industry people who was beginning to boom and it was seen that newspapers were a driving force in the in- actually try to te me that lifeguarding fluence of the American people, a type of on Martha's Vineyard was actually their journalism took hold of this country. The JOB. I'd take it any day Then of course coursejournalism was known as yellow journalism. there are people; like another friend of mine, who spent all summer explaining t his parents that he was looking for a job. He went to every rock concert in a 50-mile radius-the best summer he ever had.
Whether your summer consists of watching the grass grow or working in Bogata,just remember one thing: you're a college student and you can get away with anything. So have fun, do something adventurous. You won'tbe a college student forever.
By Melissa Haynes
T&C editorial policy
The purpose of the Otterbein students' newspaper, the Tan & Cardinal, is to convey relevant information to our readers, who include traditional and adult degree students, faculty, staff, administrators, parents and friends of Otterbein
As a staff, we are committed to do our best to cover campus news through a beat system of reporting. We also rely on input from our readers as to events.
The T&C is published weekly during the academic year and is distributed on campus
The T&C prints letters to the editor on the Opinion page (p.2). The letters should not exceed 250 words and must be signed. (Names may be withheld upon request.) The T&C reserves the right to edit letters for space, libel and obscenity.
Editorials that appear on the Opinion page unsigned, reflect a majority view as determined by members of the Editorial page board.
The photo of Dr. DeVoreis printed with permission of the Public Relations Deparpnent at Davis and
William Randolph Hearst editoralized his desires, twisting and bending the facts, to achieve his goals. These goals ranged from electing officials to creating an atmosphere among the American people to promote war. My point is that responsible journalism means checking the facts and once you're sure you have the facts-checking again.
"Food Service With a Smile" is full of unsubstantiated, incorrect "facts." Can you remember having Shepard's Pie for dinner? I think not. It may have been thought witty to use the example of Shepard's Pie but it was far from factual This is the least of the incorrect items within the article. Every sentence is marred with errors. The editorial board needs to become a more responsible journalistic arm of the Tan & Cardinal. Check, recheck and when you're sure of all the facts-check again. -Name withheld
TAN & CARDINAL
Contributors: Jenni Linker, Lisa Pettit, Greg Grant, Mike Mesewicz,
Haynes, Kim Whitmore, Bob Fritz, Dave Kimmel, Allison Dixon, Bob Fritz, Rick Graves, Diane Idapence, Kriss Jenny, Ann Maddox, Julie May, Deborah Ramage, Jeannine Seitz, Dave & JoAnn Stichweh, Dave Williams
Despite decrease, vandalism still exists at O.C.
By Bob Fritz
Vandalism has been a concern at Otterbein for a long time. Last year, destruction reached epidemic proportions with over $1500 worth of damage to Mayne Hall alone.
Destruction has dropped this year. For example, only three fire alarms have been set off so far this year in Davis Hall, compared to 16 last year, according to Davis's Hall director, Steve Locker.
Locker, who is finishng his first year at Otterbein, said damage has been much worse in the past. He feels that more could be done, including the hiring of a professional cleaning service and the renovation of Davis.
To Locker, the existing condition of the hall is a large factor in how students treat it. He said, "If the students see a dump, they will treat it as a dump."
Locker also said that the present damage billing system is sometimes a deterrent to vandalism, but does not always work and is not always fair.
The system relies on people to come forward with information about vandalism Although catching vandals cuts down on the bills of other residents, many are still reluctant to come forward.
Don Miller, Mayne's hall director,
can't understand why people are willing to lose money rather than report vandals. "People are stupid if they don't come forward," he said.
Miller said there is little damage in Mayne,and most of it winds up being reported and billed to individuals. He attributes this in part to the fact that Mayne is a nice building and its residents respect it.
Miller feels the billing system is sometimes unfair, but it is the best thing that can be done. He thinks it often encourages people to come forward and report vandalism.
An opposite viewpoint is taken by Mary Pembroke, director of residence life. She feels that the billing system is only a deterrent when people get their bills and see how high they are for someone else's damage.
However, Pembroke does say that the system is better than the old policy, in which the college absorbed all costs and raised room costs accordingly. Pembroke does agree with one of Miller's points: people are stupid to pay for someone else's damage.
Locker adds that he needs the students' help in reporting and controlling vandalism. He said he does not want to have to hassle people in trying to find culprits, saying, 'Tm not a cop."
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page 4 May 31, 1984
Excursions
Summer will soon be here. Think of a season of hot days when the quiet is broken only by the putt-putting of mowers, by the chatter of a few students on their way to class, and, of course, by the unrelenting chimes.
June, July and August are a quiet period on much of the campus. Despite an eight-week summer session that offers about 50 classes, and despite the summer theatre season and several conventions and programs that attract people, the campus population shrinks. With exams behind them, students scatter, eager to relax and then to earn money from summer jobs. Faculty, administrators and staff find a different pace, too, even though college offices are open daily during summer.
Faculty are free to spend their summer away, since their contracts, unlike administrators', run from Sept. 1 to June 15. Those who teach in summer school do so for supplementary salary. But many faculty, and administrators also look forward to summer as a time for catching up, for generating new ideas, and for enjoying leisure activities.
help fill summer gap for
Several members of the faculty and staff talked with reporters about their summer plans and revealed that Otterbein folk will be ranging far, both in their interests and in miles over the next months.
Summer traditionally allows teachers a chance to work on advanced degrees, and several Otterbein faculty will continue that tradition. Professor John Ludlum, acting head of the Department of Speech Communication, will continue work on his doctorate, which he hopes to complete at Ohio State University by December. Like many of his collegues, Ludlum uses some of the summer to catch up on office tasks. "My top priority is getting things done for Otterbein," Ludlum said.
Ludlum added that he will work on support programs for the public relations
major and on curriculum revision.
Professor Randy Thomas of the Department of Sociology and Psychology will combine graduate work and teaching this summer. "The highest priority for me this summer is the work I'll be doing on my dessertation," said Thomas, who is earning his degree from Ohio State. Thomas added, "I'll be working on a revision of my dessertation, as well as preparing for some major research for this fall." Thomas will also teach LS. 13 two evenings a week. · He likes that pattern, saying "that way I'll have four-day weekends to be able to enjoy camping, canoeing, backpacking, tennis and jazz concerts on the riverfront."
If all that isn't enough, Thomas wants to continue karate training to earn his black belt. Finally, he hopes to "get at least seven hours of sleep a night."
Professor Rebecca Dixon of the Department of Business Administration and Economics will mix study with recreation. She is completing her first year of full-time teaching at Otterbein and has a masters degree in management from Ohio State Now in the doctoral program at OSU, she will prepare to write her qualifying exams in autumn quarter.
In summer of 1979, Dixon traveled in Europe, (eight countries in six weeks) and she will never forget when her car was broken into in Barcelona , and she and her traveling companion had all their dirty laundry stolen.
LUDLUM will work to change Prof to Doc
THOMAS will study, teach and play
ADAMS will dance and travel
This summer Dixon will be traveling only to the library and the golf course. She will golf regularly to break the tension of studying for exams.
Otterbein's track coach, Porter Miller, wants to use the summer months and an autumn sabbatical to begin a career change. He plans to enter the doctoral program in the School of Education at Ohio State to prepare to teach education at Otterbein or some other college. Miller still enjoys coaching but is tired of gym classes. After 13 years of teaching physical education, he feels bored. "It's time to make a change," Miller said.
Graduate studies will be a change from Miller's past summer activities, which have ranged from laying sod and mowing lawns to printing T-shirts and directing a day camp.
Professional development will lead other faculty members afield over the summer. Dr. Sylvia Vance, chairperson of the Department of Integrative Studies, is one of 60 chosen for four seminars at Northwestern University's School of Criticism and Theory. She thinks of six
faculty/staff
"I'd like to do this summer, traveling a living in different places."
-Jim G
weeks on the Evanston, ID., cam an "exciting prospect," especially she will study in a seminar on "Hi and Fiction" led by Hayden prominent theorist whose meth Vance used in her own dissertatio anticipates the work will be of u French literature course she will next year.
Dr. Robert Place of the Dep of Chemistry will carry out rese Columbus and Boulder, Col., w this summer and during the
ten recipes for renewal!!
Dr. James Gorman of the Depart-
After finishing each day's work, "Because the dorms are not air- ment of English, having happily finish- Taylor will go home and work in her conditioned, it costs the same amount to ed his doctorate last year, will go behind small garden. "I'm not really maintain them empty as it does full," bars this summer. The prison where he domesticated," she said. "The garden is said Gatti. "We might as well have peo- "She grows and cans may be found is Huttonsville Correc- not a hobby-it's a necessity." She grows ple in them." tional Institute in West Virginia, and his and cans com, peas, green beans, As Gatti puts it, the program will "try corn, peas, green term begins June 4. tomatoes and potatoes every summer. to make enough money in summer to No, Gorman hasn't robbed a bank nor Taylor and her husband Raymond are beans, tomatoes and keep tuition down." Overseeing these potatoes every summer. ,, has he attacked a student or colleague. expecting their second child in camps, however, is a huge administrative He will teach American literature to November. She said her 25-month-old task. Everything, down to the minutest
-Vicki Taylor. prison inmates. Teaching in prison is not son Christopher "is really my other hob- detail, has to be contracted for in adnew to Gorman, since he taught at the by." She added jokingly: "He's a rotten vance. Also, Gatti must hire and super- medium security prison at Chillicothe kid. He's really ornery." vise the student staff of 16 who are the while he was a graduate student. The support crew to make the camps run course at Huttonsville is offered through Robert Gatti, who as Dean for Stu- smoothly. Davis and Elkins College, Elkins, W.Va., dent Development is a full-time ad-
"President Kerr likes to call me 'Czar and Gorman and his wife Kate will live ministrator, will not have a restful sum- Gatti' in the summer as I rule over my near Elkins in an apartment they have mer even though most of his regular domain," Gatti said. Evidently his czar- rented from Forrest G. Poe, who claims students will be off campus. Gatti directs dom is successful, since the college an- to be a seventh cousin of Edgar Allan Otterbein's summer camps program, ticipates the summer campus will pull
batical on a method of measuring acid Poe. which attracts diverse groups to campus. in $150,000 worth of business, of which rain with radar. Place will work with Elkins is host for the Augusta Arts
Ranging from sports camps such as foot- about $70,000 is profit. Summer camps Professor Thomas Seliga of the OSU Festival every summer,and both Gor- ball and baseball to band camps and are already booked through 1985. School of Atmospheric Science and also mans look forward to the educational cheerleading clinics and the Ohio Summer days on campus may look to at the National Weather Bureau's and recreational opportunities in the Garden Association, the groups come to be drowsy and quiet, but clearly the peo- Research Laboratory at Boulder. area. "I'd like to do this every summer, campus, stay in residence halls, use the ple of Otterbein are busily involved traveling and living in different places," facilities, spend money-and make whether they are in Westerville or far
Place said it is now difficult to deter- Gorman said. money for the college. away. mine areas where acid rain is concen- A family reunion at Lake Geneva, trated, and through radar facilities the Wis., and dance classes in New York are research team will "try to link the loca- summer highlights for dance instructor, tions where acid rain is produced to Ginny Adams. During the rest of the where it is primarily falling." year Adams dances with the Columbus company, Dancentral, and teaches classes at Otterbein. "Summer performances in the dance world are slow," Adams said. "It's when professional dancers take time off from performing."
Besides dancing, Adams likes to participate in racquetball and her own form of aerobics. "I was a jock before I was a dancer," she said. "I still work out at Nautilus and I swim."
Many people who are never seen in the classroom are important in Otterbein programs, and one of these is Vicki Thylor, administrative assistant in the Department of Theatre and Dance. She can usually be found in the basement of Cowan Hall, overseeing concessions, the box office, the Bookkeeping and the house manager's crew.
Taylor is technically employed only during the school year, but she will work part-time for the summer theatre programs. "I will be doing the office functions, such as writing letters, figuring
MILLER looks to an eventual budgets and typing programs," she said. career change
VANCE will advance to Evanston 'LACE will track acid rain
Czar GATTI will reign over summer camps
page 6 ___ May 31, 1984
''Same Time Next Year'' is a comedy/drama mix
By Tami Lange
If you like drama-you '11 like this. If you like comedy, you'll like this. If you love stories spiced with nostalgia and changing times as well as good actingyou'll love this. The Otterbein Theatre production of Bernard Slade's "Same Tune, Next Year" offers not only all this but maybe even a little more in the way of lots of emotion in an overall well done production.
The play is not extravagant. There are two people for two hours in one set. Not very interesting, right? Wrong. Mainly because in this short time, in this small space, with these two people, we see the reflection of over a generation of America.
George and Doris meet in California in February, 1951. They spend a weekend together, despite the fact each of them is married with children, and decide they liked the experience so much that they'll do it again-same time, next year. In the next two hours the audience is treated to an inside glimpse at these meetings (for the sake of time the scenes we see come at five year intervals)
Brent Erdy and Susan Diol neither of which is a newcomer to the Otterbein stage), topped off their college careers with exceptional performances. Diol last appeared as Beatrice in "The Effect of Gamma Rays in Man-in-the-Moon Marigolds" and Erdy's last performance was that of Sidney Brohl in "Deathtrap". Each actor managed to encompass an entire spectrum of emotions and changes, Diol doing especially well as a mother turned student in the mid sixties. Erdy, too, had some especially fine moments in going from impotenee one minute to delivering a baby the next. I am quite sure the audience will agree, though, that by far the finest moment in the play came in an argument over politics when Doris learns that George lost his son Michael in the Vietnam war.
The real beauty of the technical side though, was mostly in the props and special effects area. The room had to change with the times, which was done, very subtley by rearranging and changing things like telephones, centerpieces, magazines, luggage, etc Naturally the costumes and hairstyles also helped us "grow up" with Doris and George,
Now Playing
down a Qi mountain and dashes step further with through dangerous rapids and then they find themselves in an Indian village which faces starvation anless Indiana steals the magical stone from the Temple of Doom that houses a voodoo cult thought extinct for over a century but which is alive and thriving on human sacrifices, child labor and general nastiness led by a bald dude called Mola Ram who tries to make Indy a slave but fails because Short Round snaps Indy out of his trance and they escape the temple in one of the fastest and most dangerous trips in a mine-car you'll ever see, and the movie ends with a literal cliffhanger 90 a rope-bridge and I haven't even mentioned thehugebats and the millions of bugs and booby-trapped chambers and Shanghai gangstersand and and ! Ahem uhh. I was mildly impressed.
Well, so much for complexity objectively and maturity Let'stake a quick
Newcomer Helen Slater stars uhh woman of steel? PeterO'Toole and Faye Dunawayalso star
And the makers of "Airplane!" have a new flick: " Top Secret A Film" is the title, and from the preview I saw, it involves a cow, nazis and two lovers whose relationship sounds like a bad movie.
I don't like to pre-judge, but "Sheena-Queen ofthe Jungle" "Streets of Fire" and "Return of the Dead'' don't sound like movies to rush out and see. All in all it's gonna be a great summer for movies and I can't wait to see lots of movies and more movies and see 'em all ten times. and go back again A;; except that "Temple of Doom" film. It was mildly amusing.
Art, words combine in spring
By David and Joanne Stichweh
The Quiz & Quill staff has dedicated the spring issue to Dr. John Coulter who served as faculty sponsor of the student literacy magazine for many years. The range and quality of student writing in this publication form an appropriate tribute to the memory of a devoted teacher.
Although each of us real all of the pieces and wrote comments independently in preparing this review, when we compared notes, we found that our comments and choices for personal favorites matches almost exactly. Beth Deiley's poem, "Smearing the Queer;' evokes a haunting image of loneliness and exclusion. Both image and mood are masterfully sustained as we are forced to identify painfully with the outcast girl and her tormentors. In "Lost Meanings;' Julie Lynch ponders the limitations words impose upon abstract thoughts, expressing the dilemma common to poets, artists, and others engaged increative expression.
Among the prose selections, "Surrounded But Not Defeated;' a short story by Fambai Katsidzira engages the reader immediately, drawing him into young Choto's struggle to survive. The narrative and descriptive passages are excellent, and Choto's reflections on the deaths of his mother and father are poignant. John Tetzloffs essay on Faulkner's Light in August is perhaps the strongest piece of prose writing in the magazine, and the first place award it earned in the critical essay contest is well-deserved. Tetzloff presents a sustained argument examining the parallels between Faulkner's characters and the biblical account of the life of Jesus.
We were pleased to see student efforts at play-writing appear in the magazine, and we particularly enjoyed Michael Hitt's scene from Between Here and the Clouds. The passage in which Grandpa reflects upon the worlds of ants and children is an exuberant affirmation of life.
It is encouraging to find photographs included in this issue of the Quiz and Quill. The pairing of Shirley Rutter's photograph, Angel, with Karen Gibson's poem, "The Letter," appears intentional. When a photograph is placed within the context of poetry, the expressive, qualities of the visual image and the poem influence each other; the reader's appreciation of the poem and the photograph is deepened by experiencing them together. Also fortuitous is the juxtaposition of Valerie Newell's poem "Joy" with "The Letter." One poem speaks of death; the other is ripe with images of rebirth. Newell's poem contains the most unabashedly joyous image of abandon in the entire volume: "June bugs joined in/July Gibberish, their apple/bodies rolling in the grass."
Although the writing m the spring issue is generally energetic, there are some weaknesses. A few of the poems begin vigorously with forceful imagery, but move into awkward or overstated endings, trying too hard to hammer out a point already obvious. Several pieces devolve into the use of cliches or reveal inconsistencies in imagery, unable to sustain the promise offered by fresh beginnings.
We commend the staff and contributors for their creative efforts which are evident in this publication.
Photc by Dove Tonner
John Tetzloff's poem "Long Island Sound" combines with Vicky Hahn's drawing
Q&Q
Summer theatre 1984 ... the '84 summer schedule
Whose Life is it Anyway July 10-14
The Fantastics June 27-July 1
This cheerful musical fantasy by Tom Jones and Harvey Schmidt is about young love, parents, the world and human nature. A wonderful combination of beauty, originality, spirit and wise but tender wit. The beautiful scores include "Try to Remember," "Never Say No," "Plant a Radish," and "Soon It's Gonna Rain." 1982 Otterbein graduate FONTAINE FOLLANSBEE will return for a special appearance. (NOTE: special matinee performance on Sunday, July l, at 2:30 p.m.)
Brian Clark has written a brilliant battle of wits in this extraordinary play about a man's search for personal dignity. Ken Harrison (played by guest professional DENMS ROMER) is paralyzed in a car accident and kept alive by hospital support systems. Harrison decides that he does not want to live only to exist as a medical achievement. His physician is determined to preserve Harrision's life regardless of its quality. WHOSE UFE is a sensitive, touching and timely evening of theatre.
The Dining Room July 17-21
tterbein summer theatre
Crimes of the Heart June 19-23
This new play by Beth Henley was the winner of the Pulitzer Prize and the New York Drama Critics Circle Award. It is a warm hearted, humerous examination of the lives of three young Mississippi sisters who are betrayed by their passions. "It has heart, wit and a surprisingly zany passion that must carry all before it It would certainly be a crime for anyone interested in the theatre not to see this play." -Clive Barnes, N.Y. Post.
A.R. Gurney, Jr. has crafted a richly humerous look at the now neglected room that was once a vital center of family life. A series of interrelated scenes that are funny, touching and rueful combine for an entertaining portrait of American life. THE DINING ROOM, directed by guest artist DENNIS ROMER, promises to be a delightful evening of humor and abundant humanity.
Witness for the ProsecutionJuly 24-28
Only Agatha Christie could have written this suspenseful thriller with its uncanny triple flip ending. Guest artist ED VAUGHAN will be featured as Sir Wilford Roberts in an evening of suspense sprinkled with comedy. Make your plans early as last summer's mystery played to 99% audience capacity. If you love a mystery, don't miss WITNESS FOR THE PROSECUTION.
By Lisa Pettit
This year marks the 18th season for Otterbein's Summer Theatre.
According to Ed Vaughan, the managing director of Summer Theatre the objective for summer theatre is "to bridge the gap between the true professional setting and the academic setting." The summer program is run as close to a professional atmosphere as possible.
The students who participate in the Summer Theatre are hired through auditions and receive some sort of payment for their work. Most receive room and board during their stay on campus. There are five apprentices that pay to be in Summer Theatre but they also receive academic credit.
During the duration of the summer theatre, several professionals are brought in to share their experiences with the students. This yer there are five guest directors and two guest artists.
The workload for the acting company is very intense and hard. There are six shows produced in seven weeks. The actors begin work at 9:30 a.m. and end the day at 11 p.m. The students are involved in all aspects of the production. The actors and actresses will have the opportunity to play between three and six roles throughout the summer.
Vaughan believes that Summer Theatre is one of the most important experiences that one can attain at Otterbein.
The company includes nine people with five apprentices. The actors are Brent Erdy, Giovanni Moscardino, Steve Salyer, Tim Gregory, all who will be here for the entire season and also there is Todd Reagan who will perform in only one show, "The Fantastics " The actresses include Susan Diol, Jodie Silk, Laura Stitt and Diana Peters.
The acting apprentices are Nancy Fox, Linda Cole, and John Fisher. There are students who make up the technical staff. Mike Slane will be the costume shop foreman and will design two shows costumes and Mike Blankenship will serve as the scene shop foreman and will design one show which will be the "Dining Room."
Diane Idapence will serve as the box office manager for the entire summer. There are two students, David Caldwell and Karen Fry who will be the props master and mistress. Dia Huekler is a technical apprentice. Roger Tackett, a graduating student will be the production stage manager and will also direct the children's shows.
The plays will be presented in the Campus Center Arena and will run June 19 - July 28.
The season will open with the comedy "Crimes of the Heart." Dr. Charles Dodrill will direct the play which is about three Mississippi sisters who are betrayed by their passions.
Suzanne Blackbum, an Ohio State University assistant professor of theatre will guest direct "The Fantastics" a musical with Craig Johnson being the musical director. This production will be staged June 27 through July 7.
Dennis Romer a 1971 Otterbein graduate will be the guest artist for "Whose Life is it Anyway?" Romer will also be the guest director for "The Dining Room."
The final show for the season will be Agatha Christie's "Witness for the Prosecution." Ed Vaughan will be the guest artist and Geoff Nelson will be the guest director.
There will also be a children's theater production of "Hansel and Gretel."
notes from the company-actors, technicians
John Fisher is following up his first full year of college theatre with an acting apprenticeship this summer. He sees many opportunities and advantages to working in the program, citing technical experience that will easily prove as valuable as the acting experience. he said, "It's just really good to know that I'll be working in a professional company with a profes sional type workday and a professional group of actors and crew members."
An arts managaementlpublic relations major, Idapense says her goals for the summer are to gain experience and make sure she maintains contact with the rest of the company. "I won't really be doing anything that I haven't already done," she said. This summer Diane will take charge of the box office work, as well as doing the publicity for the company. She did much the same work in theater during the regular school year, but hopes to gain even more experience, during the summer months.
Sophomore Karen Frye is returning for her second year in summer theater. This year she has moved from technical apprentice to propmistress. She will share her duties with propmaster David Caldwell. Echoing the thoughts of the entire company, Frye's first objective is to " gain a sense of organization while still keeping my sanity." After working on nearly every crew imaginable, Frye said she still wants to find out more about different theater processes.
Linda Cole, an acting apprentice sees the biggest advantage of the summer program is its intensity. "I want to have time to concentrate on my craft without the pressure of dealing with other classes," she said. This same intensity will also allow her the time for an added time to get to know her fellow company members as fellow professionals. Cole sees this as especially important, mainly because most of the company will be returning to the Otterbein theatre department in the next school year.
Sports
page 8 May 31, 1984
Hard work pays off for OC All-American
By Mike Mesewicz
It takes a lot to be an All-American.
Senior Jim Smith has what it takes.
Last week Smith traveled to St. Olaf College, Minnesota to compete against 13 of the nations best atletes in the NCAA Division III outdoor track championship. Smith competed in not only one event but ten, the ten events that make up the decathalon.
Coach Porter Miller said, "It was his consistency that led him to the first ever decathalon All-American here at Otterbein." In analyzing Smith's ten events we can see what Miller meant.
The first day of the decathalon competition included the 100-meter dash, the long jump, the shot put, the high jump, and the 400-meter dash. In the 100, Smith ran a time of 12.06 seconds for
tenth place out of 14 finishes. In the long jump he improved his placement with a fourth place finish and a jump of 21'1 ¼ ".
The shot put was a good event for Smith as he took 7th place in that event; however, the 400-meter dash seemed a little nicer. He ran a 51.27 second time to come in 4th place. The last event of the day was the high jump which hurt Smith a little in the first day rankings. He finished 13th and for the day he ended up in ninth place.
Smith said, "After the first day I felt a little depressed because of my placing." He added that he didn't think he could reach the sixth place slot; this is the last place that a person can finish to become an All-American.
Smith persisted and ended up having a strong consistent second day. The final five events included the no high hurdles, the discus, the pole vault, the javelin
throw, and the 1500-meter run. In the no high hurdles, Smith sprinted to eighth place with a time of 16.67 seconds. The next event, the discus, proved to be a little better for Smith. He managed a seventh place finish with a 112'3" throw. The pole vault event and the javelin, Smith's strongest events, could have been the big turnaround in the meet. In the pole vault event Smith captured fourth place, while in the javelin throw he grabbed fifth. Smith ended the event filled two days with an eighth place finish in the 1500 meter run.
Smith gained more at the meet than just an All-American plaque. Smith said, "I met many good people at the meet while competing and I felt that it was a great experience."
Smith knew tht to become an AllAmerican it would take dedication, hard work and a goal to achieve what he wanted. Smith said, "I've always enjoyed track and wanted to achieve the goal of All-American." The time that Smith put in paid off after many years of hard work.
Smith stressed that the key to his success was the time tht all the coaches on the Otterbein track staff put in and also his teammates who supported him and helped him improve in the events he was not strong in.
As for the future, Smith would like to keep competing in track meets and improve his times and scores in the decathalon events.
Smith's dedication, determination led this senior to conclude his college career successfully.
Donuts, Cakes: Cookies, Bread, Rolls Pastries • 6
The Otterbein baseball team came up short last week in its bid to return to the NCAA division III world series. The Cards Jost two of their first three games in the regional tournament to be eliminated from competition.
