The Montreat College Student Voice
WHETSTONE
Volume II, Number IX Montreal College, North Carolina 28757 Febmary 8, 2002
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By Donovan Campbell
Dr. Whetstone - soumls a little
odd lor a school paper to receive
a Ph.D., doesn’t it? It took a lot
ot work, but the stall, under the
guidance of our wonderful editor,
pulled it off. You don’t think it’s
true?! Just check the new campus
phone dhectory. See, there it is, Dr.
Whetstone. Oh.. .that Tom Whet
stone. Well, who is he?
13r. Tom Whetstone comes to
Montreat from Jacksonville Uni-
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Glance..^
Page Two
• Spiritual Muncliies
• Crossroad.s
• Thank you
Page Three
• Phonathon
Page Four
• Sport.s
Page Six
• SGA Minutes
• Crossword Puzzle
Page Seven
• Movie Review
• Moraoins of a King
Page Eight
• Prayer Vigil
• Skate Night
• Jubilee 2002
Verse of the Week
Ixt us therefore draw near with
conlidence to the tlrrone of grace,
that we may receive mercy tind
may find grace to help in time of
need, fllebrews 3:16)
versity in Florida, where he taught
many different undergraduate and
MB.-\ classes in business. “1 was
called to teach from a Christian
perspective,” he confides, “and I
like to write, but that’s all limited
when 1 have to hide my faitli.” For
that reason. Dr. Whetstone joins the
Business Department at Montreal,
where he is free to .share his faith,
C’urrently, he teaches Introduction
to Philosophy because ho holds
both :i Masters and a Ph.D. in phi
losophy. Right now he also teaches
Business Ethics at die Charlotte
S.P.A.S. Campus. Dr. Whetstone
should prove a great asset to the
college with a Masters of Divmity
and a Theological Masters from
Refomicd Theological Scmmaiy,
in addition to his doctorate tmd sev
eral years of experience in top busi
ness management positions.
“1 like to relate to the students,”
Dr. Whetstone explains. ‘Tm most
effective working in small groups,
or one on one.” He arhnils that
he’s not :i big fan of group projects
because one or two students usual ly
carry the group. He believes that
“being just and fair are very impor
tant.” “But most importantly,” con
cludes Dr. Wlietstone, “as ti teacher
you want to make a dilTerence, a
positive dilference.”
Meet The
Counselor
By Cassie Pavone
Ever think you are goi ng crazy?
Feel like pulling your hair out?
Your roommate’s hair out'? Just
know that one more thing will send
you careening wcr die edge? Not
sure what to do about that ques
tionable relation.ship, failing grade,
never luiving enough time or energy
or self-control? Beginning with the
Continued on Page 2
The friendly folks at the Front Porch Grill provided food for the volunteeis at the Alumni Pho-
nalhon. See the story on page 3.
By Tim Tyson
Every Monday in die cafeteria
SG.\ members w'ill be available
for students to give comnieiils and
insight into the Montreal condition.
January 28 Representatives Vince
Norfleet and Tim Tyson listened to
a variety of concerns Irom student’s
presence on the academic alTairs
committee to why the kitchen in
Davis is in such sorry shape.
With diis iiipiit, the SGA hopes
to map out a course of action to
promote a belter student life ;it
Moiitreat. If students wish to give
tlieh impre.ssions of the school and
w'hat could be done to make things
better, SGA members will be avail
able ;it the cafeteria every Mondtty
during lunch from 11:1 ? to 12:2.?.
Vice President Woody Quinn is
also available to talk at the Cavalier
(.’ale (grill) during most Inndics.
Students should also keep their eyes
peeled for SGA suggestion boxes
that will be appetiriiig throughout
the campus. With students help die
S(i.\ can make this school a belter
place for everyone, but it takes stu
dent feedback and im’olvement.
Students can also contact their
SG.\ reprcseniiitive via email at
SG.\(?i-Montreat.eilu
College in a Nutshell
By Bob Graham
Freshman
New Different
Interesting Exciting Challenging
Books Friends Homework Papers
Cramming Studying Stressing
Apathetic Obnoxious
Alumni