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CAMPUS NEWS Febtuaiy 20(16 2 Service Held in Remembrance of Student Johanna Minta MELYSSA ALLEN Office of Marketing & Communications A poem called “A Penny,” had been a comfort to Johan na Minta, ’07, after the death of her brother Jon Paul. The poem says that when a penny is found, it has been tossed from heaven by an angel. The poem, whose author is unknown, reads in pan: IVhen an angel misses you They toss a penny down Sometimes just to cheer you up To make a smile out of your frown. On February 3, a 2005 pen ny and a copy of this poem were given to each person who attended a service of re membrance, in tribute to Jo hanna Minta, '07, who was killed in a car accident on December 20, 2005. Those in attendance also left with a stronger sense of who Johanna Minta was, and what she put into her life as a Meredith student. Her roommates, sister and aca demic advisor joined Mer edith Campus Minister Sam Carothers and N.C. State University Catholic Campus Minister Father Alex Gonza lez in sharing thoughts about her. After her brother’s death from cancer, Johanna Minta put her energies into raising awareness about the disease, including leading the Mer edith Cares Cancer Aware ness Week project. Heather Ricks, ’06, her co-chair, said that Johanna Minta believed the Meredith Cares effort was not about the amount of money raised but about doing something for others, even if it was only helping one person. “Johanna lived life one day at a time, always trying to [care for] and help others,” Ricks said. Friend Ashley Peimian,’06, said, “Johanna measured her life in the possibilities, not in the limitations. I invite you to be inspired by her com mitted strength and never forget the impact she had on many lives.” Associate Professor of Child Development Paul Winterhoff, who had served as Johanna Minta’s advisor, spoke on behalf of the Col lege. Winterhoff said he hoped to convey “what a loss this is for us as a college, and what gratitude we have for her life.” Echoing the words of ear lier speakers, Winterhoff said, “Doing something for at least one person...is the crux of the meaning of her life. Take on the meaning of her life in service to others.” It’s Time to Redefine the Way You Travel Parking, traffic, and the cost of gas - it’s time to redefine the way you travel. Why not trade in all the hassle of driving (even just occasionally) for a ride on the bus with your friends? The Redefine website (www.redefinetravel.org), which was especially designed for Meredith students, makes taking the bus and carpooling with your friends instead of driving easy. The next time you are in the Cate Center, pick up your copy of the Redefine Travel Map located above the commuter mail pockets. It highlights fun things to do in the Raleigh that you can get to on a bus. The website, Redefinetravel.org , gives you all the tools you need to ride the bus. Check out the transit trip planner - it takes all of the guess work out of riding the bus. There are links to trips from Meredith to popular destinations, such as Crabtree Valley Mall and Triangle Towne Center, or you can customize your own trip. The on-line trip planner will let you know 1. which bus to take 2. where the bus stop is located 3. when the bus will arrive and 4. how long your trip will take. Need another reason to ride the bus? It’s FREE with your Meredith ID to ride any CAT bus! For more information, please contact: Charletta Sims at simsc@meredith.edu or visit the Redefine Travel table at the Commuter Appreciation Day on Tuesday, Feb. 14th in the Cate Center from 10:00- 2:00pm. Meredith Performs Theatre to Present “David’s Red-haired Death” Meredith Performs Theatre will present “David’s Red-Haired Death” by Sherry Kramer, February 21-26 in the Studio Theatre of Jones Hall. Show times are February 21-15 at 8 p.m. and February 26 at 2 p.m. “David’s Red-Haired Death” is the heartbreaking story of David’s sudden and violent demise as seen through the eyes of his sister, Jean. It is a story ol how two people deal with death and their struggle to form new relationships in the aftermath of a trag edy. The play is “ a stirring, passionate, absorbing and difficult piece of work,” describes Director Steven R.oten, Meredith College instructor of theatre. “T old in a unique mixture of nonlinear mono logues and dialogue between the two redheads, Jean and Marilyn, this thoughtful meditation on loss and love explores the extremely personal reaction to a loved one’s death,” Roten says. “The two redheads are equals; two halves of a whole who find each other during a tumultuous time.” Tickets are $10 general admission and $5 for stu dents and seniors. For ticket reservations, call the Meredith College Box Office at 919-76-2840. Chartered in 1891, Meredith College is a private, four-year, liberal arts college for women. “David’s Red-Haired Death” Cast and Crew Director — Steven Roten Assistant Director / Dramaturge -- Heather Blanchard Cast: Jean-—Natalie Hofftnan Marilyn—Samantha Bland Technician I —Jackie Neustel Technician 2 — Brett Stegall Student Designers: Scenic — Amy Massey Lighting —Stacie Whitley Costumes -- Samatha Bland Properties — Shayna Peters Backstage: Stage Manager— Karen Ainsley Assistant Stage Manager — Shayna Peters Technical Director — Joanna Bunnell Publicity/photographer — Maureen Price
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