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THE Volume 31, Issue 11 November 10, 2005 "If it matters to you, it matters to The Pendulum.’ www.elon.edu/pendulum Hometown heroes heralded for deeds _ j _j rtmctifiitp5 hficlc theiF dienitY. help them t ^atasha Nader - ^^poner For the 12th year, five individuals were hon ored at Elon’s Hometown Heroes ceremony Selected by the Class of 2009 and sponsored •^y the Truitt Center for Religious and Spiritual L'fe, these heroes visited Elon to tell their st^ ries about their heroism and good dee s ^'roughout the country and the world. Sarah Healey, vice president of the class o 2009, said in closing remarks of the ceremony that took place on Monday, “True heroism can remarkably somber.” Bobby Hoppey nominated his uncle, im Hoppey, as a Hometown Hero. Tmi, a ew ''ferk City fu^fighter, responded to the 9/i attacks with his East Harlem station. WhUe dealing with the trauma of losing friends as a result of the 9/11 attacks, he also had to support He'Jdi net only does he wan. to be ognized as a hero for being a firefighter, but alS^cause he had the strength to see his »y tought tot retimg » hi* Honduras in 1998 would be relaxmg and stress Sfr»e«ashesaid,“.tt„n»lou.Gol nmfit organization El Progreso and ?^Ninos, a rehabUitation center for street chil- ^raddictedtoinhalants. The center provides tS-e haven for the kids, a five-t^s,x month detox program and an education center where they can leam trades and go to school. Rachel Teem introduced her father as one of this year’s Hometown Heroes. Michael Teem, who is a 23-year veteran of the Raleigh, N.C. Police Department, is also the Chairman of the International Torch Run Executive Council. He has led the Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics for 17 years. Over 85,000 police officers are involved in this and in the past year $21.2 million has been raised. Mariliana Morales traveled from San Jose, Costa Rica to receive her award and recogni tion. Nominated by Kristen Rice, Mariliana founded the Rahab Foundation in San Jose as a way for prostitutes to escape the constant cycle of prostitution. With Kristea translating for Mariliana, they explained how the foundation helps to give the prostitutes back their dignity, help them to restore their dreams and make money in a wholesome way. Zachary Smith nominated Stan Wiebe, director of Raleigh’s urban ministry “Building Together Ministries.” The store sells donated clothes, furniture and toys to low-income fam ilies. Wiebe said his personal motivation is a call from God to be faithful to him and to serve others around him. The profit made from his store is used to support a children’s home, churches, schools and a small craft industry in Haiti. Smith feels that Wiebe demonstrates genuine compassion that is rarely seen in today’s society. Contact Natasha Nader at pendulwn@elon.edu or 278-7247. ^ dii'GCts Freshmar^ Zachary Smith norriinated ■ Ministries.'' Katie "'Oilman /.acnary — Kr,ni^ries f^leigh's urban ministry, "Building To^ ^ wjebe. Bigarel, freshman class senator, presents Smith iRachel Teem (right) nominated her dad, Michael because he has led the Law Enforcement Torch Run for the Special Olympics for 17 years. Mailer/ White, freshman class senator, presents them. Ben ki^hman S fay Kristen Rice for her aid in helping prosututes fomn a new hfestyle^ features Ready to go back In time? Your childhood TV shows return to the small screen. See p-15 ENTERTAINMENT Jarhead Jars audience Film is considered unfocused, but an admirable attempt. See p> 20 r SPORTS Kickin’ It vyrlth SoCon style Men’s soccer meets UNC- G Friday for a second round. See p. 21
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