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Page 2 sM^TALK October 16,1990 Alumna Works To Save Environment Candace Curry, a Methodist College graduate, is making a difference in our world. She is working to save our environment. Mrs. Curry graduated cum laude from Methodist in December 1988 with a degree in mathematics. In April 1990, she started a recycling program in her neighborhood and began to volunteer for CURB (Cumberland Urban Recycling and Beautification). Mrs. Curry was always concerned about the environment, but this concern intensified when she and her husband, Frank, an Air Force C-130 pilot, saw trash lying on the roadside while they were jogging. They decided, "Enough lip service, it's time to do our part." Mrs. Curry started teaching mathematics at Pine Forest Senior High School in August 1989. She started recycling the first day she stepped into the school. "People thought I was crazy. I brought Keep America Beautiful Boxes to school and started putting them all over." Mrs. Curry’s students found out that not only were they going to learn math, but they were going to learn the DO's and DONTs of recycling. By the end of the school year, Pine Forest became one of the first schools in Cumberland County to develop a recycling program. The students and faculty of Pine Forest made many transitions, but through the support and motivation of an inspirational teacher, they are now making a difference. This year Mrs. Curry is working almost full time as a volunteer with CURB. She did not return to teaching due to an impending military move. She is now involved in the overall operations of CURB and is Vice Chair for the Board of Directors. Mrs. Curry is also busy giving speeches to church groups, clubs and other organizations. Ann Morris, the director of CURB, recently praised Mrs. Curry's efforts. "Candace has a raw energy for the issues and the will to get there and learn about the conservation of our natural resources. She is willing to take it to the public and do the dirty work that is needed in order to keep the issues in front of the public." Mrs. Curry stresses that recycling is everyone's responsibility and that students should start working to save our environment now. If we don't start getting involved, there will be no future. We are running out of room, our landfills are running out of space and we are destroying our oceans and ozone layer. Homecoming '90 October 17-21 Wednesday, October 17 8:00 p.m. in the Lion's Den. "Dorm Feud," Methodist College's own version of the television game show Family Feud. There will be a prize for the victcMious residence hall. Thursday, October 18 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Voting for the Homecoming King and Queen. 11:00 a.m. Pep Rally around the Bell Tower. 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. in the Cafeteria. Caricature Artist. 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. in the Student Union. Caricature Artist 8:00 p.m in the Lion's Den. "You Get the Idea," sponsored by the Monarch Playmakers. Entry fee: $1.00. Prizes will be awarded. Friday, October 19 3:00 p.m. at the track. Qualification rounds for the First Annual Homecoming Bed Race. 4:00 p.m. at the soccer field. Homecoming Women's Soccer Game: Methodist College vs.Berry College, coached by Rebecca Burleigh, Class of '79. 10:00 p.m. to midnighL in the Student Union. Monarch Midnight Madness, sponsored by Rita Wiggs. 9:00 p.m. to midnight at the Holiday Inn (Bordeaux). Party for the Classes of 1964 through 1975. Saturday, October 20 10:(X) a.m. at the Riddle Center. Dedication of the March F. Riddle Center. 11:(X) a.m. Alumni Basketball Games 11:15 a.m. around the Bell Tower. Music by the Stage Band. 11:30 a.m. around the Bell Tower. Cookout and a performance by the Chorus. 12:30 p.m. at the football field. Homecoming Parade. 1:(X) p.m. at the football field. Homecoming Football.Game: Methodist College vs. Randolph Macon College. Half time at the Football Game: Athletic Presentations 3:30 p.m. at the soccer field. Homecoming Men's Soccer Game: Methodist College vs. Emory University 6:00 p.m. to 1:(X) a.m. Babysitting in the President's Dining Room. 6:30 p.m. in the Dining Room. Alumni Dinner. 9:00 p.m. to 1:(X) a.m. at the Holiday Inn (Bordeaux). Homecoming Dance. Music by The Boomers. Transportation will be provided. 9:30 p.m. Holiday Inn (Bordeaux). Alumni Hospitality Room. . Sunday, October 21 11.00 a.m. in Hensdale Chapel. Worship Service. The Rev. Nancy Ruth Best, ' Class of 1965, will preach. Noon in the Dining Room. Lunch. 2:00 p.m. at the soccer field. Women's Soccer Game: Methodist College vs. Mary Washington College. 3:00 p.m. in Reeves Auditorium. Concert featuring Gail Yemington, Class of '72, soprano; Teresa Batson, mezzo; Alan Porter, tenor; Wesley Rowell, Class of '84, bass; and Jane Gardiner, accompanist. % Candace Curry displays recyclable plastics. Alumni Association Discusses Golf Tournament by Joan Meade A golf tournament featuring well-known celebrities is being discussed by the Meth odist College Alumni Association as a fundraising event. Aside from the annual phonathon, this event would be the largest attempt made by the MCA to raise money for the college. Last month Walter Burney, who was aware that the tournament was in a prelimi nary stage of development, approached the alumni fffesident, Roger Pait, to introduce an important contact, Bob Miller. Mr. Miller has worked on numerous celebrity tournaments for other charitable organiza tions and volunteered his experience and contacts to gel the tournament underway. Mr. Pait wanted to use Mr. Miller as the focal point of the fundraising effort and brought the idea to the Alumni Board of Directors. The Board consists of alumni and one representative from the college. The Alumni Director serves as the liaison without voting privileges. The current Alumni Director, Lynn Clark, believes that using a celebrity fundraising organization would be easier on the Alumni Association since their rules and regulations are already set and the alumni would not have to develop their own system. The Alumni Association, which would receive 50 percent of the profit from a tournament, has not yet tar geted the potential funds to be raised for Methodist Receives UPS Grant Methodist College and 27 other private colleges in North Carolina have received grants totalling $60,200 fn>m the UPS Foundation. Methodist’s $2,150 share of this year’s distribution will be used for scholarships. The UPS Foundation administers a $22 milUon education endowment fund estab lished by United Parcel Service. The Inde pendent College Fund of North Carolina distributes grants from the UPS Foundation in this state. Since its establishment in 1974, the UPS Foundation educational fund has provided over $9 million in scholarships and student aid. The$1.3milliongeneratedbythefund this year will be distributed to 598 indepen dent colleges and universities throughout the country. any particular project Mr. Pait expressed the idea that the tournament would not only be aimed at raising money for the college but also would create a positive image for Methodist Col- legeinthecommunity. He hopes to increase future alumni support, develop more fundraising opportunities and attract more students to the campus. The general public, Methodist College staff members and students would be in vited to attend or participate in the event If the tournament is held, the cost and location will be announced at a later date. The Board of Directors and members of the Methodist College community have expressed some concern about the possi bility of alcohol being served. Roger Pait said he does not think the campus alcohol policy will create a problem but declined to say who was concerned about the issue. The Board assigned a Special Projects Committee the job of getting a detailed report together before a final decision is made. Alpha Epsilon Omega Invites Members by Cindee Hurt Not many students know about the Al pha Epsilon Omega sorority. Alpha Epsi lon Omega is the only sorority now at Methodist College. It was started in August 1987 as a local, Christian-based sorority with a belief in Christ, loyalty, and friend ship. This semester Alpha Epsilon Omega will be involved in the Cancer Walk for Life in October and the Kiddie Carnival sponsored by SCE on October 27. Mem bers have recently begun working with youth in the 4-H program. They look forward to participating in other activities at Methodist College. Female students are invited to join Al pha Epsilon Omega or just to attend its activities. Meetings are held every Tuesday and members would love to see you there. For more information or just to let Alpha Epsilon Omega know you would like to join in an activity, leave a message in Box 12158.
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