3 The Pilot/Oaohtr 1995
Faculty
Spotlight:
Tamara Cox
Foreign Language Professor
"Bulldog Bonanza" proves to be a
successful Homecoming
by Julianne Kuykendall
Staff writer
by Cindy Whitaker
contributing writer
Boiling Springs may be “Boring Springs” to
some, but to Dr. Tamara Cox, Gardner-Webb’s new
est French and foreign language methods professor,
tlie small town scene lacks nothing essential. In fact,
she is having no problem staying happily occupied.
A native of Maine, Cox received her under
graduate degree from the University of Mississippi
and her doctorate from UNC-Chapel Hill. She has
taught English in France, both at a college, or the
American equivalent of junior high, and at a univer
sity of science.
Yet even with her world-class education and
travel, Cox says that Gardner-Webb is the type of
place where she had always dreamed of being. She
realizes that people think there are a lot of advantages
at a larger institution, such as Chapel Hill. Still,
“Things are not personalized there. Here I can be
more than a number; I can really make a difference,”
Cox said.
Cox believes that making a difference requires
getting involved. One of her main goals so far has
been the creation of the “French Table.” This is an
informal meeting of about 8 students in the cafeteria
in which they converse in French in a non-stressful
environment. Other plans for her department include
organizing the French club, taking a trip to the Mint
Museum of Art to view a French film, and reviving
the local chapter of the national French honor soci
ety, Pi Delta Phi.
Reaching past the purely academic realm, Cox
A greater sense of “community” and school
spirit became evident as “Bulldog Bonanza,” Gard
ner-Webb’s 1995 Homecoming, unfolded its varied
activities. Among those activities were Spirit Week,
a residence hall decoration competition, and a home
coming parade.
Students dressed up a different way each day
during Spirit Week while special guests and pro
grams highlighted the fun. Sophomore Brandy
Patton claimed the title of “Most Spirited Female
Student.” The honor of “Most Spirited Male Stu
dent went to Junior Tim Chilton. The business
office tied with Financial Planning for the “Most
Spirited Faculty Office.”
Residence hall students worked together to
prepare their individual halls for the competition
judging. The judging took place on the morning of
Homecoming Day. Stroup and Royster won^the
overall residence hall decoration competition and
"Big^Ient
Revival" comes
received extended visitation privileges for a week.
H.A.P.Y.. Nanney. Decker and Myers-Spangler
claimed honorable nienlions and received an extra
two days of visitation.
Junior Vickie Hatem shares her views on Home
coming 95; In pa.st years, 1 have not been involved
with homecoming entertainment activities nor have
I seen much unity. As a residential advisor. 1 was
really impressed this year with how the residential
St udents worked as a team to decorate their hall. They
did a really good job and 1 was proud of them.”
A homecoming parade around Gardner-Webb
and Boiling Springs provided pre-football entertain
ment. TTie freshman class Hoat received third place
i n the parade contest while the Gardner-Webb theatre
claimed second place. First prize was awarded to
CMU (Campus Ministries United).
In shon, “Bulldog Bonanza,” Gardner-Webb’s
’95 Homecoming, promoted community and school
spirit around campus. One expression summed up
Sophomore Scott Brisken’s view on the Homecom
ing fesUvities - “Yaah-Hoo!”
to GWU
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1995-96 Theatre
Schedule
November 15-20, "The Music Man" 8 pm
(2;30 pm Sunday)
January 15-17, Auditions for "Tlie Diary of
Anne Frank" 6:30-9:00 pm
world is make up of lots of different people, we still
need the same Savior. Under this Big Tent.. .we all
need revival.”
According to Forefront, Big Tent Revival
sets out to proclaim an eternal message to modern-
day people.
The concen will be held in GWU’s LYCC on
November 13 at 7 p.m. Gardner-Webb students can
pickuptheirfreetickets(withshowofID)fromScott
Elliot in the SEA office in the DCC. Tickets for dllllcl LlctX iV
general public can be purchased i n advance for $5 per
ticket or $6 at the door.
February 22-27, "The Diary of Anne Frank"
8 pm (2:30 pm Sunday)
May 6, The Alphies 7:30 pm
wins awards
by Michael Owens
co-editor
is interested in working one-on-one with students. Yearbook staff
She says that Gardner-Webb is full of real people
who are very open, frank, and diligent to seek help on
their own initiative. Cox feels that in such an envi
ronment, lasting interest can be generated.
“To truly educate is to equip students with the
tools with which they can go out and create their own
path,” said Cox. Whether in a small town or over
seas, Dr. Cox exemplifies such belief. Realizing that
she is coming to Gardner-Webb in the loss of some
one highly respected-Dr. Charles Andrews-Cox
knows she cannot fill his shoes. Instead, she is taking.
the advice of a peer: “I must make my own pair.”
And what better place than our small town?
after dark?
A group of communications majors have begun
a weekly radio program entitled "Bark After Dark."
The program is aired on WGWG (88.3 FM) each
Sunday night from 11 p.m. until midnight, and fea
tures a wide variety of items. So support your
classmates and "Bark After Dark!"
Recently the yearbook statf, which annually
produces The Web, received two awards from the
Columbia Scholastic Press Association, at Columbia
University in New York.
The staff, which is advised by Janet Land, won
a silver medal for its work on The Web, as well as the
All-Columbian Award for concept and design. Con
gratulations to the yearbook staff!
Sigma Tau Delta, the English Honor Society.
Will be holding its weekly meetings on Wednesdays
pt 6.30 p.m. in Craig Lobby. Tliey have nianv'
exciting activities planned for these nights such as
IX)etry slams, and guest speakers, and the eroup
hopes to be involved in many campus activities. If
you are interested, please contact Sabrina Hoffman,
or the group's advisor. Dr. Matt Theado.