April 22, 1999
As a monetary culture with poor priorities, often times some of the best and brightest
individuals seep through the cracks of academia. These motivators operate on a principle of
regenerative reciprocity - that is, always giving back tenfold what one has received.
As an integral part of a diverse learning community. The Pendulum seeks to recognize such
individuals for their inspiration and perseverance, and for being the true class acts they are.
In January, Pendulum editors began the task of polling students and faculty to ascertain the
names of the true juggernauts of Elon. After receiving some 160 names, we then broadened the list
to include students as well. Through an exacting evaluation process that included many large-scale
observation sessions, interviews and informal conversations, we narrowed the list to include 20
faculty/staff members and 20 students.
After a careful examination involving several criteria (and the removal of Pendulum editors
from the student section), we held a closed-door, open-comment discussion of the remaining 40
candidates. At the end of the meeting, there remained only ten in each category.
We now present to you the first publication of what he hope to make a tradition: “The
Pendulum A-List.” We charge those powers that be with the simple challenge of doing whatever
necessary to ensure that those included on this list continue to be recognized for their outstanding
efforts and professional excellence.
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Table of Contents
Introduction: 11
Faculty and Staff: 12-14
Students: 15-17
Honorable Mentions: 18
This special pull-out section of The Pendulum was
written by Jeff Sanders, Carrie Lancos, Alan Medeiros, Emily
MacDonnell and Chris Rash.
Special thanks to College Relations, , ,