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i Origin of Christmas by John Brigman The name Christmas, comes from the Old English Christes Maeses. A large number of our Christmas customs have grown out of acciden tal happenings. The Christmas customs of giftgiving, drinking, feasting, and having “Old Nick" are of non-Christian origin. The manger scenes and Christmas carols are of Christian origin. It is said that “Old Nick” originally came from Holland. Here Santa comes on the 25th of December, our Holy Christmas mor ning. There is something in the very season of the year, that gives a charm to the festivity of Christmas. Christmas Day itself was primarily a holy day, with the entire family mak ing its way on foot, on horseback, or by wagon to the church. Soon Christmas will have come and gone. Soon the decorations will be careful ly packed away until another year. Christmas can become, as it should be, a very special time of the year to remember Jesus Christ and what he did for all of us. Cliristmas Day By Linda Sowers T‘was a dark and wintery night like this. When you entered the world full of bliss. Mary wrapped you in swaddling clothes. From your tiny little head. To your tiny little toes. You were blessed and she could tell. You had a mission and you would not fail. You would save the world, there was no douiit. *i —^ You were the one who would lead them out. I guess what I am trying to say is, “Dear Lord, Happy Birthday.“ A Warm Cliristmas Christmas is a warmtime of the year. The spirit of Christmas, with its shimmering lights and fansy decor, makes one feel there is something special to celebrate. Ilie giving of gifts and singing of carols are only small representations of what Christmas is about. This Christmas, why not sing gospel carols to the poor and show recogni tion of God’s love by becoming filled with the spirit of God and share your feelings with others. Four Named to Hall of Fame Chowan College recently held it’s fourth Sports Hall of Fame Banquet and honored four new members. The dinner, held in Thomas Cafeteria, had nearly 200 sports fans, friends of the college and guests of the inductees on hand to welcome John Bowles, Harry Gray, Danny Rizzo and Dr. Bruce Whitaker into the“hall.” John Bowles was a National Junior College Athletic Association First Team ALL-AMERICAN offensive tackle in 1970. A student at Chowan from 1969-70, John was also First Team All-Coastal Conference and the 1970 Chowan College Athlete of the Year. The Virginia Beach native left Murfreesboro to attend North Texas State University where he played offensive line for two years and graduated in 1973 with a major in education. The former Bayside High School football standout received his Master’s Degree in Secondary Education from North Texas State in 1976. A graduate assistant at North Texas State, Bowles has coached at Empona State and Austin Peay State University. He is now defensive line coach and recruiting coordinator at the University of Richmond. Active in the Fellowship of Christian Athletes, John lives in Richmond with his wife, Sarah, and two sons, Jason and Brad. Harry Gray attended Chowan College from 1966-69 and was a versatile two-sport star for the Braves. A native of Robersonville, Gray was All-East Basketball selection and Honorable Mention All-East Football player as a senior at Robersonville High School. All conference in basketball and the teams Most Valuable Player for the Braves, Gray was also the Most Valuable tennis player and voted the Most Outstanding Athlete at Chowan in 1968. A participant in the East-West College All-Star game in 1969, Harry was selected as an Outstanding College Athlete in America. After Chowan, Harry served in the U.S. Army, with a,tour in Viet Nam. Returning to civilian life, Gray enrolled in the Atlantic Christian College in Wilson where he graduated in 1973. Gray joined Gray’s Red Front and Central Wholesale in 1974 as a partner dealing in the sale of leaf tobacco and he is still an owner and operator today. In 1986 the Robersonville resident joined Money Financial Services as a broker. Married to the former Deborah Smith, the Gray’s have two children, Amy and Julie. Danny Rizzo was a National Junior College Athletic Association All- American golfer in 1966. While at tending Chowan from 1965-67, Rizzo was voted the Most Valuable Player on the golf team. Best All-Around Chowan Student and Most Outstanding Athlete. A native of Hampton, Va., Rizzo left Murfreesboro to attend the College of William and Mary where he received a B.A. degree in 1969. A 1972 graduate of the University of North Carolina Law School, he graduated from the Babcock Graduate School of Management at Wake Forest University in 1982. Rizzo is vice president and general counsel of Amercal Corporation, the nation’s largest manufacturer of private label ladies hoisery and the sole proprietor of R. Daniel Rizzo, Attorney at Law in Dunn. Married to the former Judith Froeber, the Rizzo’s have three children, Jennifer, David and fete. Dr. Bruce Whitaker is in his 32nd year as president of Chowan College. A native of Cleveland County, he was valedictorian at Mooresboro High School. Dr. Whitaker graduated with a B.A. from Wake Forest University and B.D., Th.M. and Ph.D. fi-om Southern Baptist Theological Seminary. He received the doctor of laws honorary degree from Wake Forest. Before coming to Chowan College in 1957, Dr. Whitaker was state secretary of the Student Department of the Baptist State Convention of North Carolina. He has served on the faculty of three colleges and universities. Under his leadership, Chowan’s enrollment has climbed from under 300 to some 950. More than $20 million has been added to the assets of the college. Tree Ligliting The annual Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremonies were recently held in front of Whitaker’s Library. The ceremonies are made possible every year by the joint project of Whitaker Library, Student Develop ment, and Student Government Association. Carols were sung by the Foreign Language Club under the instruc tions of Dr. Garrot. All were asked to share in the singing of carols with Dr. Chamblee, who acted as direc tor. Hot chocolate and candy cains were served as refreshments for all those who came to see the lighting of the tree and share the warmth of Christmas at Chowan before the holidajrs. Wliat If Tliere Is By Kevin Matheson It sometimes seems, as college students, that everything and everyone is biding for our time and our minds. We have the rigors of classwork and studying, tests and grades, athletic practices, and club meetings, but it always seems as though there must be something more to college life and life in general...some greater hope or truth. We realize that these activities are supposed to, and do, prepare us for our future. But what does our future hold? The world offers few certainties. When we turn inward to examine our lives for some worth or hope for the future, we often find our lives are empty and uncertain. It is then that we search for something to give worth and fullness to our lives. Many people turn to alcohol, drugs, or social relationships. But it is almost always the case that these “solutions” do not satisfy the desires of the heart and leave one as empty as before. It is no wonder that there are many suicides among young peo ple today. They see no hope in life. However, there is another hope of fered, that is a new life through a relationship with God. This is not to say that this relationship is to be a passive, convenient, superficial rela tionship like some "Christians’ ”, but rather, a profound and personal relationship with CJod based on strict adherence to the Bible, which is a Christian’s judge. This genuine rela tionship with God truly does offer a hope, that of eternal life. But some people even question the existence of God. A little girl was walking to church one day when a self-proclaimed in tellectual stopped her and asked where she was going. The little girl said,“I’m on my way to church.” The intellectual asked, “Little girl, what if there is no God?” The little girl replied, “Sir, what if there is?” BSU Talent Show Recently the BSU held a Talent Show for students of Chowan. Talents ranged from singing solos and duets, to a skit with putting on make-up. Solos were sung by Olga DaCosta, Lisa Kerby, Holly Gailey and Jill Simpson. Duets were also included. Sharon Davis and Olga DaCosta sang “El-Shad-dai”, and Holly Gailey and Jill Simpson sang “There will Never be Another”. The piece “Rise Again” was played by Holly on the piano and Edna Ruffin played the piece “Grace”, by A. Burmular Etude. Edna Ruffin, Mike Winns, and Karen Davis performed a skit called cosmetics. Edna was the make-up advisor and Karen’s hands were the hands of Mike, who was the client. When the job was completed he resembled a clown who had been rubbed through the mud by the elephants at a Bamam and Bailey circus. PAGE 3—: Spring Semester Actirities spring Semester Activities The SGA of Chowan College has planned and is now planning many activities for the upcoming 1989 Spr ing semester. The activities will begin soon after return from the Christmas Holidays and proceed throughout the Spring semester. On January 31, Chowan will pre sent a hypnotist by the name of John Lutrec. On Febuary 11, there will be a Valentines Dance for the students. The American Repertory Theatre will present a comedy production. The diary of Adam and Eve by Mark Twain on Febuary 26. In March the SGA is planning to have a one man acoustics player and in April, Chowan will have the annual Spring Festival. All the activities have yet to be planned, but there should be a concert in Squirrel Park sometime during the festival. Another produc tion, Story Theatre, will be presented by the North Carolina School of Arts on May 2. The SGA is planning to have approximately thir ty movies during the course of the semester. The SGA executive officers are: President, Pam Mullins; Vice- President, Lenzy Vibbert; Secretary, Bob Glass; Treasurer, Gordon Saunders; Special Events Chairper son, Jennifer Grooter; Social Co- Chairman, “Wild” Bill Burns; Social Co-Chairwoman, Dannelle White; Parlimentarian, Fred Hamp ton; Historian, Keith McGinness; Auditor, Andrea Croom; and their Adviser, Elizabeth Stark. In My Heart You are the only thing in my heart That way we’ll really never part I’ll hold you there all my life Especially on days of pain and strife Because you make me feel a lot better When I talk to you or read your letters Or when I start thinking of you All my problems I pull through When I look into those eyes of that pretty face I shoot up like a rocket into space With you everthing is like brand new Cause your love for me is like my love for you. BY: Steven Todd KE SIGNALS, DECEMBER 1, 1988 Those EXAMS! By John Brigman Do you, like all other students, consider the exams, as a one on one battle which the instructor attempts to defeat you; or as a survival of the fittest? Tip* for the Final Exam 1. Review by selecting the most important subject material. 2. Listen for hints given by the teacher in class just prior to exam time. 3. When you take the test, read each question carefully and repeatedly until you understand ex actly what the answer requires. 4. Keep your paper neat, proper and clear. The attractive paper that is easy to read gets the better grade. 5. Recheck your paper carefully before turning it in. 6. And always keep a positive at titude. P.S. — It's better to know 60 per cent of a test than to confuse that 60 percent by craming the other 40 per cent into your mind during the last few hours before the exam. Sharing Education Cont... and capable leadership has the respect and admiration of the Board of Trustees, Board of Advisors, faculty/staff, alumni and leaders in Baptist higher education here in North Carolina and throughout the region and nation.” “Dr. Whitaker has led the college through times of adversity and times of triumph. Because of his keen in sight, he has been able to use all of these circumstances to promote the continued growth of the college.” Thus, through Dr. Whitaker’s per formance the college has consistently been ranked by outside educational experts as among the nation's top five private two year colleges. Dr. Whitaker will be retiring with his wife Esther and has good inten tions of visiting Australia as well as traveling to countries he has not visited. He leaves Chowan with aspiration that the school will reach its goals. He feels that Chowan is a different institution that has come a long wsy and knows it will become better. Three Patterns By Olga DaCosta Love and Dreams, Are three patterns of. Life's added grace. Love, with it’s lit up lantern, Makes friendship whet with taste, Creating companions. Who become more than mutual friends, To weep and yearn together. Until the eternal end. Dreams, with its place of refuge, Helps us understand, There is more to life than fantasy. Especially when we’re at God’s' command.
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