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The Clarion \ Dec. 11, 2009
Farewell Brevard College
by Thomas Lide
News Editor
After 4 years at Brevard College, I have
grown and experienced more than I did the
previous 18 years of my life. I have not only
become more educated and aware of issues
that I was once apathetic towards, but the
college taught me to think critically and
form my own opinion.
Each of the professors that I had in
my psychology and core classes brought
a different personality into the room and
encouraged me not to just find answers in
a textbook or website, but to brainstorm
cognitively by myself and with others to
form a conclusion. I want to thank all the
professors at the school for this reason.
The friends I have made over the past
few years at BC helped me mature and
maintain a level
head when times
were rough. They
truly showed me
what having a
good time really
is. All of the
parties, hikes,
skateboarding,
and jokes are
memories that
I will never
forget and hope
to continue
in the future. I
know that I will
continue to stay
in touch with all the friends I have made
at BC even as our careers lead us to new
cities and states.
BC taught me to become more
autonomous. While living on my own in the
dorms, I had to learn how
to budget my money and
rely on myself to resolve
issues. My freshmenyear
was a challenge the first
few months as I adjusted
to waking up for class
on my own and had to
decide when to complete
assignments and study
for tests. All of these
factors helped me acquire
self discipline and time
management which are
two imperative skills that
will benefit me in the job
world.
I want to thank BC for the liberal arts
education and all the fond memories
that I have gained the past few years as I
approach the next chapter in my life.
Debate Society sponsors Debate Tournament
by Dimitri McCloghry
Atheletic Director
On Tuesday, December 8th, 2009 the
Brevard Debate Society presented the
8th Aimual Debate Tournament, with a
Monty Python Skit Competition, and a
formal academic debate of the resolution:
“The US should take _
significant steps to
prevent continuing
human rights abuses
during military
conflicts.” These
events took place in
the Myers Cafeteria
Reserve Dining Room,
and were attended by
a large amount of
students and faculty.
Arguing for the
resolution were students John Climer
and Dan Kreykes, and arguing against
the resolution were Jeannie Shuckstes
and Ashley Fortune. The students in the
affirmative presented their arguments
first, providing the judges good evidence
in support of the resolution. Afterwards
came the students arguing in the negative.
The negative team whittled away at the
affirmative’s case throughout the debate,
citing for instance the uncertainty that
always accompanies any military operation.
“Deadlines are always tentative, and
success is never guaranteed,” Fortune said.
Arguments were cross examined repeatedly
by each group
of students
until their
respective
time limits
were up.
At the
very end, the
three judges
deliberated
andaimounced
their winner.
The wiimers by
a vote of 2-1 were Jeannie Shuckstes
and Ashley Fortune. Presiding over the
arguments were Attorneys at Law Shelton
Jones, and Joe McGuire, and Chief District
Judge Robert Cilley. The decisions were
predicated on reasoning and weight of the
evidence provided. The judging panel
assumed the position of neutrality (tabula
rasa).
Earlier in the evening. Dr. Scott
Sheffield’s BCE 111 class presented a
very entertaining Monty Python Skit
Competition. Three groups presented
their skits starting with “Death of an
Atheisf’ presented by students Randall
Vaughn Buford, Michael holder, Joshua
Hutchins, Brittany Jones, and Joseph
Reuter Skit two was labeled “The Dr.
What? Argument’ presented by students
Ty Barber, Kathleen Crady, Ian Johnson,
Alex Litaker, and Jessica Wright. The
third and final skit included video footage
and was called “Mother Theresa Meets
Dr Mrs. Kevorkian” and was presented by
students Eddie Gaillard, Cameron Kahili,
Tyler Parker, Melissa Sullebarger, and
Kellee Tuttle. The wiiming group of the
competition was “Death of an Atheisf ’ and
those students received an A on ten percent
of their final exam grade. The wiimers of
the skit competition were determined by a
vote from the audience.