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Sale of decorated tree will benefit Hill Country College Fund Santa's
Helpers (higher education division) were charged with designing and decorating
the Schreiner University Christmas tree that will be auctioned off during
Fredericksburg's Weihnachten Festival. Proceeds from the sale of the SU tree will benefit the Hill Country College Fund, providing need-based tuition assistance grants to Schreiner students from Bandera, Edwards, Gillespie, Kendall, Kerr, Kimble and Real counties. > Mignonne Frantzen (left) and Debbie Schneider of SU Alumni house trim the tree (below) Mignonne Frantzen, Schreiner's associate director
of advancement for annual funds, said that HCCF helps about 200 area students
each year, with an average annual grant of $2,500. "That will go
a long way in paying for a Schreiner education," Frantzen said. "It
is often the difference between being able to afford college, and not."
"The
Christmas tree, clad in rich maroon and glittering gold, would bring spirit
and elegance into anyone's home," said Frantzen. "Especially
when its new owners consider that the purchase price will help a student
in need be able to achieve his or her dream of a college education." People
visiting the Christmas tree forest can purchase a token ($1.00) to drop
in the can next to their favorite tree. The proceeds from this will also
benefit HCCF.
Nico Ojeda (Jr., Political Science) and Miguel Perez (Jr., Undecided) represented the Men's Soccer team. Seniors Amanda Hamala (Mathematics), Natalie Hamala (Mathematics), and Heather Kelly (Education) joined juniors Liz Perdue (Education) and McAlister Southern (Psychology) to represent the Women's Soccer team. The Mountaineer Volleyball team was represented by Lindsey Brotherton (Sr., Exercise Science), Jenna Kempf(Jr., Education), Megon LeStourgeon (So., Exercise Science), and Stephanie Tudyk (So., Accounting). In order
to be considered for the All-Academic team a student-athlete must be
a letter-winner, be of sophomore standing or above, and carry a minimum
3.0 cumulative GPA.
In addition to the purchase awards, several students are competing through portfolio reviews for two $3,000 scholarships and one $1,000 scholarship to Schreiner University's graphic design program. The Cailloux Center is open Monday through Friday from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m , and on Saturday (Nov 23) and Sunday from 4 p.m. to 10 p.m. SU's Technical Writing class presents a "Panel of Professionals" for more info: contact by Ross M. Horn | Phone: 258-8071 | Fax: 646-219-8047 On
November 25th, Schreiner University will be presenting three masterminds
of today's business in the Cailloux Theatre at 10am. This presentation
is one of the final projects for Dr. Kathleen Hudson's Technical Communication
class. Speaking will be:
The significance
of their lives as athletes seemed to escape Kristy Aguirre, Felicia
Delgado, Laura Rodriguez and Shannon Solis. At 21,
they are cultural anomalies: Hispanic women who grew up in a predominantly
Hispanic community where girls were encouraged by family members and
friends to play sports. The one thing that may have changed the course for these women is that their parents enrolled them in church sports programs as preschoolers. They say their fathers were an integral part of their athletic development. The four girls played softball in citywide leagues and for the Holmes High School varsity before ending up together at Schreiner University in Kerrville, Tex., where they are seniors. The Schreiner team has since attracted other Hispanic players. click here for complete story (you must first register w/The New York Times).
When:
Saturday Oct. 26th 8pm - 1am Where: Rex Kelly Pavilion (located next to the Edington gym on the Schreiner University campus.) Cost: $3 for adults, $2 for kids Phi
Delta Theta at Schreiner University is once again sponsoring a haunted
house for Schreiner students and the Kerrville Community. This years
haunted house promises to be twice as scary as last years. Any
questions please call 258-8293 & ask for Yo Miller.
Schreiner Cycling 24 Hour Ride for The Cure by Thomas Wickham, Faculty Advisor The Schreiner Cycling 24 Hour Ride for the Cure was a huge success. We toped last year lap total by 850 laps giving us a lap total of 2150. Which calculates to 2580 miles!!! The money is still coming in but it looks like we raised close to $1300.00 for LAF (The Lance Armstrong Foundation for Cancer Research). click on each thumbnail for larger image:
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![]() Schreiner Cycling would like to thank the entire campus community for there support but a few names must be mentioned. A huge thanks to Delta Phi Epsilon for riding the laps, counting the laps and all of your support. Thanks to Dan Brown, Conner Baldwin, Tim Summerlin, Sachiko Vidourek, Erin Saluta, and Tiffany Andresen for coming out and riding laps for us. Thanks to Peg Layton for checking in on us and Cristina Martinez for making her husband make salsa for us. Thanks also to our all our donors and especially to our sponsors-- Hill Country Bicycle Works, Authentic Custom Homes, Spiritwind Java, Flat Rock Ranch, Lone Star Espresso, Culligan Water, Outdoor Wilderness Adventure, and Chris Pickens Horseshoeing Services. A very special thanks goes to Schreiner Cycling President Andy Barham for his time and persistence to pull this event off. Remember we still have event T-Shirts for sale if anyone is interested contact me or Andy Barham ($10). Schreiner University Hill Country Art Survey Recognizes Regional High School Students OPEN TO TEXAS HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS Schreiner University's Department of Visual Arts has created the Hill Country Art Survey, the first annual juried art exhibition to recognize regional art students in the areas of drawing, photography, digital imaging, and computer graphics. Schreiner University is inviting interested students to submit entries in the annual Hill Country Art Survey. This is a juried art exhibition seeking to showcase the creative expression of Texas High School students. CATEGORIES: Photography 1. Traditional Camera 2. Digital Camera 3. Computer manipulation Drawing 4. Traditional media 5. Computer-vector based Awards: There will be three $100 purchase awards and a $300 "best in show" purchase award. Opening Reception: Saturday November 16, 2002. All awards will be presented at a reception to honor the participants of the Art Survey and Portfolio Review. The reception will be held in the Floyd & Kathless Cailloux Student Activity Center's Art Gallery from 3 pm to 5 pm. Entry Fee: There is no fee for entry but the student is responsible for the delivery & pick-up of their work. Entrants are limited to five entires. All work must be matted and backed-up with foamcore and framed work must have Plexiglass / no glass. Artist's name, addresss, email and phone number must be attached to the back. Deadline: All entries must be delivered to the Hanszen Fine Arts bldg on the Schreiner University campus on Sunday November 10, 2002 between the hours of 1 pm and 7 pm. Entrants will be notified by phone of the judges' decision. Scholarship: In addition to the juried exhibition, Schreiner University is offering thousands of dollars of scholarship to junio and senior high school students participating in the Hill Country Survey 2002. To compete for these scholarships, students should register by phone (830-792-7398) and bring their portfolio to the Cailloux Center at 12 Noon the day of the reception. Portfolios will be reviewed by the art scholarship committee. S.U. Men's Soccer Recognized in National Rankings The
Schreiner University Men's Soccer team placed in 5 individual and team
categories in last week's NCAA statistical report. ____________ Mountaineer Men's Soccer team led by Coach Jason Higgins (top row, right) The highest of those rankings was in the Scoring Offense category where the Mountaineers placed third in the nation for NCAA Division III. S.U. Men's Soccer has scored 28 goals for an average of 5.60 per game. The team was also recognized for Shutout Percentage where they were tied for 12th with four shutouts in five games. In individual categories, three Schreiner players were ranked. For Goals Against Average, freshman goalkeeper Jason Toman was 14th having let only one goal through the net in 4 games. Freshman David Ramos (1.60 gpg) and junior C.J. Goodwyn (1.50 gpg) were 13th and 14th, respectively, in Goals per Game. Ramos (4.20 ppg) and Goodwyn (3.50 ppg) were also 9th and 15th, respectively, in Points per Game. SCHREINER UNIVERSITY RECEIVES NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION GRANT KERRVILLE, Texas- Schreiner University, along with several other Texas universities, received a collaborative grant in the amount of $103,000 from the National Science Foundation to develop a Nuclear Magnetic Resonance (NMR) Spectroscopy site their students caqn access from their campuses. NMR is a technique that identifies the structure of an unknown molecule. The NMR instrument is housed at Trinity University in San Antonio. Schreiner students, along with students from Trinity, St. Mary's University, University of the Incarnate Word and the Alamo Community College District colleges, have access to the NMR instrument through the Internet. Students prepare a sample, send it to Trinity to be placed in the instrument and then log onto Trinity's web site to analyze the sample. At Schreiner, the instrument is being used by students in upper level chemistry and biochemistry courses, and by students doing senior research projects. Schreiner Provost Mike Looney says, "This instrument teaches students techniques that are not generally available to undergraduate students. Our students will enter the job market and graduate schools better prepared." Total cost for the instrument was $213,000-the colleges also received $50,000 from the Dreyfuss Foundation and $60,000 from Trinity. For more information about Schreiner University and its science programs, click here! Hill Country College Fund volunteers "take to the field" after Campaign "Kick-off" Friday September 6 KERRVILLE,
TX- On Friday, Sept. 6 at 6:45 a.m. volunteers kicked off the 25th Anniversary
Hill Country College Fund (HCCF) campaign at a football-themed breakfast
on the Schreiner University campus. The 2002-03 campaign goal is to raise $525,000 to fund need-based tuition assistance grants for Schreiner University students from Kerr, Gillespie, Bandera, Kendall, Kimble, Edwards and Real counties. This year's leaders are: Campaign Chairman Bret Ford and Honorary Chairwoman (for the second year) Mrs. B.E. (Masel) Quinn. About 100 area residents annually solicit gifts for the campaign, beginning with the advanced gifts team, this year chaired by Greg Shrader, assisted by vice chairwoman Stacey Grimes. The advanced gifts totals were announced at the Kick-off Breakfast. The campaign's business division is chaired by Jeff Talarico and vice chairman is David Seidensticker. The citizen's division is co-chaired by Amy Blanks and Butch Dixon. Last year's HCCF leaders and volunteers had a goal of raising a record $515,000 for student grants. Instead they raised an incredible $1,287,417 due to a single $500,000 bequest from a member of the Schreiner Oaks Society. To contribute to the Hill Country College Fund Campaign, contact Mignonne Frantzen at 830/792-7208. Schreiner Coffeehouse Series Begins Sept 4. Steve Fromholz and Steve Young, Dos Steves, are "on the road again." ![]() Steve
Fromholz and Steve Young, Dos Steves, are "on the road again."
Both of these men are musical icons in Texas, veterans of many "scares,"
as Fromholz describes the scene in Austin during the cosmic cowboy music
"scare." Both have a long discography to go with equally long
careers in music. And both men are known far and wide by a special group
of people, those who really care about music.The first Texas Music Coffeehouse of the year at Schreiner University takes place on Wednesday, September 4, from 7-9 p.m. in the Cailloux Center snack bar. The September coffeehouse traditionally honors the incoming freshmen, along with Texas songwriting. Since September 8 is the birthday of Jimmie Rodgers, the Father of Country music, President Tim Summerlin will be singing a "Jimmie" tune for the third year. Expect the ghost of Jimmie to also appear. Just ask Tony Navarra about that. Opening for Dos Steves will be a local songwriter's circle consisting of Tim Steele and Eric Gerber, two men known for their strong writing. Tim is currently touring with his new CD, "Ridin' With The Top Down." Eric came to Kerrville, an award-winning songwriter from the Boston area. Both have performed many times locally. The evening will begin at 7:00 p.m. with an open mike. Austin Owen is the student volunteer coordinator for the Texas Heritage Music Foundation (the sponsoring organization), and he's also an excellent performer ("Godspell," "Broken Wings Can Fly"). Many other freshmen have talent to share. By 8:00 p.m. Steve and Steve will take the stage. Fromholz wrote "Texas Trilogy" many years ago, and Texan Lyle Lovett covered it on the 1998's "Step Inside This House," an album where Lovett paid tribute to influential Texas singer/songwriters. Fromholz also wrote "I'd Have To Be Crazy" for Willie Nelson, among hundred of other good songs. Steven Fromholz is a major voice in the history of Texas music, with a recording career that spans from 1964 ("Frummox: From Here to There") to his new release, "A Guest In Your Heart." Steve Young has a set of signature tunes, including "Montgomery In The Rain," and "Seven Bridges Road," recorded by The Eagles. "Lonesome, Onry and Mean" was recorded by Waylon and Hank Jr.. One reviewer in France said, "Steve Young doesn't follow tradition, he creates it." "Young comes off as intense as Leonard Cohen on a 5 a.m. bender and as country to the core as Haggard at his best. As Guy said, "Now there's a pair to draw to." Both performers have complete websites. See www.stevefromholz.com and www.steveyoung.net for more information. Both will visit Kathleen Hudson's mythology class at Schreiner University at 2:25 on Wednesday, September 4. Anyone interested in attending the class should call 792-7409 for confirmation. Young has been described as a citizen of the world. Fromholz typifies all that is best in Texas. He has been a guide on the river as a Terlingua outfitter and a singing cowboy for Lajitas Stables, taking 4-day horsebackriding trips into the mountains of Mexico. Both men will also perform at a house concert in Kerrville on September 12 at the Hill Top Bed and Breakfast in Ingram. Call Bill Tiffee for information or 367-3750. The Texas Music Coffeehouse series is sponsored by Schreiner Student Activities and the Texas Heritage Music Foundation. Other dates are Octoer 2 and November 6. The public is invited. Contact Kathleen Hudson Khudson@schreiner.edu for more info. 2002-03 HILL COUNTRY COLLEGE FUND CAMPAIGN RECIEVES $50,000 GIFT FROM MASEL S. (MRS. B.E.) QUINN KERRVILLE-Schreiner
University president Dr. Tim Summerlin has announced today that Masel
S. (Mrs. B.E.) Quinn of Kerrville has given a jump-start to the
2002-03 Hill Country College Fund (HCCF) campaign with her $50,000 gift.
KERRVILLE-Schreiner
University is sponsoring a post-Christmas trip to Italy for its students
and faculty and welcomes community members to join them. The group will
depart Dec. 30, and return Jan. 12. An informational meeting
will be held from 7 to 8 p.m. Sept. 12 in the Cailloux Center. INTRODUCTORY MEETING: September 12 (time and place TBA) Late reservations
accepted on a "space available" basis - late signup will be
subject to a late fee. CANCELLATION DATE: to be determined by EF Educational
Travel. SCHREINER UNIVERSITY EMPLOYEES VOLUNTEER TO AID FLOOD VICTIMS
< pictured left to right: Alumni House staff
Mignonne Frantzen, Frank Seaman, Sue Dyke, VP Mark Tuschak, Jennifer
Harding, Debbie Schneider, Pat Browne.When a devastating flood ripped through Kerrville and surrounding South Texas towns in early July, Schreiner University employees answered the call for volunteers. The Schreiner Administrative Council agreed to allow each employee four hours of paid work time to volunteer. "The longer I am in Kerrville, the more impressed I am with how closely linked town and university are," said SU president Dr. Tim Summerlin. "Nothing could be more natural and appropriate than for members of the Schreiner community to join others in responding to those hurt by recent floods. We have witnessed the Kerrville community responding generously to our educational mission year after year, and we want to respond in kind." The flood turned normally quiet Quinlan Creek, which runs through campus, into a raging river-flooding homes along Lytle, East Main, Park and Jefferson streets. Once the flood waters receded, homes were left full of muddy water and debris, with furniture and other belongings ruined. Click on thumbnails to enlarge > Schreiner employees signed up with the American Red Cross to help residents clean up their homes. Many SU offices volunteered as a team, including student affairs, academic affairs and advancement. The advancement office spent a Friday afternoon helping Kerrville resident Ruben Marzan clean out his Main Street home. The group ripped out water-logged sheet rock and hauled it out. "As soon as I heard about the devastation in Kerrville, I wanted to do something. This gave me a chance to help people and gave Schreiner a chance to give back to the community," said Pat Browne, assistant director of development. Six members of the student affairs office spent a Thursday afternoon cleaning up debris from a backyard of a Lytle Street home and then ripping out carpet at a Jefferson Street home. The flood also displaced dogs and cats from their homes, leaving animal shelters inundated with lost pets. Some
Schreiner employees rolled up their sleeves to help out at the Kathleen
C. Cailloux Humane Society of Kerrville. "It was very rewarding
volunteering at the Humane Society. The staff was so grateful for the
help," said Vicki Mullins, asst. director of university relations/graphic
designer, who spent a morning cleaning out dog runs.pictured :: Vicki Mullins volunteers @ the humane society > The admission office also collected cleaning supplies for the cleanup effort and donated the items to the Red Cross. 2002-2003 HCCF LEADERS ANNOUNCE $525,000 GOAL KERRVILLE, Texas- Eight community leaders have pledged to build a team that will raise $525,000 for the Hill Country College Fund 2002-2003 campaign. All of the funds raised will be used to provide tuition assistance grants to Schreiner University students with financial need from Kerr, Bandera, Gillespie, Kendall, Kimble, Edwards and Real counties. Leading the team is Campaign Chairman Bret Ford, optometrist at Vision Source. Masel Quinn will serve as honorary chairwoman for a second year. Ford and Quinn will be assisted by: Advanced Gifts Chairman Greg Shrader, editor and publisher of the Kerrville Daily Times; Advanced Gifts Vice Chairwoman Stacey Grimes; Business Division Chairman Jeff Talarico, salesman at Crenwelge Motors; Business Division Vice Chairman David Seidensticker, consumer/small business lender at Broadway National Bank; Citizen Division Co-Chairwoman Amy Blanks, casework manager at Hill Country Family Outreach; and Citizen Division Co-Chairman Butch Dixon, vice president of Bank of the Hills. The leaders will recruit more than 100 volunteers to help make the solicitations. Ford said he is confident this year's campaign will reach its goal. "The leaders and volunteers believe in the philosophy behind the Hill Country College Fund and we have confidence in our community's support," he said. Last year's HCCF leaders and volunteers raised $1,287,417 to fund the need-based tuition assistance grants. Of the total amount raised, $595,919 directly funded the HCCF grants, while the rest, $691,498, endowed future HCCF grants in perpetuity. 174 undergraduate students were awarded HCCF grants in 2001-2002. The goal that 2001-02 HCCF campaign chairwoman Sandy Merritt and her volunteers set for themselves last fall was the highest one ever: $515,000. What pushed the campaign total to an amazing $1,287,417 was a single $500,000 bequest from a member of the Schreiner Oaks Society. Those who include Schreiner University in their estate planning are considered to be members of the Schreiner Oaks Society. The 2002-2003 campaign will start Sept. 6 with a kick-off breakfast in Schreiner's Floyd & Kathleen Cailloux Campus Activity Center. To contribute to the Hill Country College Fund, contact Mignonne Frantzen, Schreiner University associate director of development for annual giving, at 830-792-7208. Campus sustains minor damage during Flood of 2002 The Schreiner University campus sustained minor damage during a flood that ravaged South Texas during the week of July 2. According to a San Antonio Express-News article, the Federal Emergency Management Agency has declared 24 Texas countiesincluding Kerr County national disaster areas. FEMA reported that more counties could be added. Gov. Rick Perry said flood damage could reach $1 billion across the state, the article stated. Click on thumbnail to enlarge >>
In Kerrville, Town and Quinlan creeks flooded properties, devastating homes along Lytle, Schreiner and other streets. Quinlan Creek flows through the Schreiner campus. Dale Myers, director of plant operations at SU, said a bridge over the creek sustained some damage, and footbridges across the creek were destroyed. Trees, trash and even a severely damaged truck littered the creek on campus following the flood. Myers said Plant Operations has begun cleaning up the debris. The campus was closed July 2-5 and reopened July 8. 127 New Students and Their Families Kick-Off the Summer at Mountaineer Days June 21-June 22 Another
summer - another Mountaineer Days. This year's freshmen orientation was a successful fun-filled learning experience for all. The Peer Advisors reported on Wed, June 19, and began putting the finishing touches on the weekend ahead. By Friday, June 21, the Schreiner University campus was covered in Welcome signs and maroon and white balloons. After a smooth registration process, which brought in 127 students and 150 family members, Dr. Summerlin delivered a great speech and a very warm welcome. The weekend was off to a great start and everybody was excited to get to the activities. For the first time students were placed in J.A.M. (Just Ask Me) groups that will be their IDST freshmen seminar classes in the fall. Students started off by filling out paperwork, taking language placement tests, and getting the early necessities out of the way. Both students and family members enjoyed a western-style barbecue dinner provided by Sodexho in the "Schreiner Diner." After the dinner students reported to their J.A.M. Groups to prepare for the evening's events. Every J.A.M. group had to invent a group name that included the group's color and an animal, and also prepare a group call. After performing the calls in front of the entire class, the groups competed in Mountaineer Madness. A variety of games including volleyball, a relay, and other brain games were played at different stations and rotations. All the points were totaled up and at the closing session the next day, the "Purple Panthers" were announced as winners of Mountaineer Madness 2002. The weekend was a success and fun was had by all. Casey Ellison Schreiner University Junior Lindsey Brotherton and University of the Ozarks Senior Phil Kaiser Selected American Southwest Conference 2001-02 Sportsmanship Award Recipients Richardson,
Texas - A pair of fall sport athletes have been selected as recipients
of the 2001-02 American Southwest Conference Sportsmanship Awards. Schreiner
University volleyball player Lindsey Brotherton (Brackettville, Texas)
is the Conference's female Sportsmanship Award winner while University
of the Ozarks soccer player Phil Kaiser (Modesto, Calif.) is the male
winner of the Sportsmanship Award.The American Southwest Conference Sportsmanship Award honors a male and female student-athlete who has best displayed attributes of leadership, citizenship, sportsmanship and academic integrity in sport, academics and life pursuits. Each ASC member institution nominates individuals for the award with the league's 15 Athletics Directors selecting the recipients. A junior setter with the 2001 Schreiner University volleyball team, Lindsey Brotherton served as team captain and earned numerous honors, including All-ASC West First-Team, ASC All-Academic and Verizon Academic All-District VI Second-Team awards. Brotherton, an exercise science major seeking teacher certification, carries a 3.96 GPA and was selected the University's 2001-02 Exercise Science Student of the Year. She has been on the SU President's List every semester, is a Hatton W. Sumners Scholar, and is listed in Who's Who Among American College and University Students. Brotherton is active in student government, elected 2002 executive vice-president of the Student Senate, and is serving as the student representative on several campus committees including the Athletics Facility Renovation, Schreiner Honors Advisory Board and Board of Trustees Athletics sub-committee. Brotherton is a member of Alpha Lambda Delta honor society and received the Honors Program Leadership Award. She represents Schreiner on the ASC Student-Athletes Advisory Committee and has filled volunteer roles with Hill Country Volleyball Camps, the Kerrville YMCA and Brackett schools. The ASC Sportsmanship Award is presented for the third time with the 2001-02 academic year. Previous winners were Courtney Shires, Mississippi College, and Joe Fox, Austin College, in 1999-2000; and Sarah Birge and Michael Kawazoe, both of Austin College, in 2000-01. TWELVE SCHREINER STUDENTS INCLUDED IN 2002 "WHO'S WHO" Schreiner students Julie Beasley, Chris Borak, Lindsey Brotherton, Brandon Childers, Geneva Conner, Gabriela Garza, Leigh Ann Owens, April Patrick, Jane Pearson, Daria Tresohlava, Lucy Van Goethem and David Wampler have been named to the 2002 edition of Who's Who Among Students in American Universities and Colleges. Faculty and staff at more than 1,900 schools nominate students annually based on their academic achievement, community service, leadership & potential for continued success.
__________________Schreiner students included in this year's edition of Who's Who Among Students in American Universities and Colleges are (from left) Gabriela Garza, Chris Borak, Lindsey Brotherton, Geneva Conner, Brandon Childers, Lucy Van Goethem, Leigh Ann Owens, and Daria Tresohlava. Not in the photo are: David Wampler, Julie Beasley, April Patrick and Jane Pearson. KERRVILLE NON-PROFIT AGENCIES MAKE A SCHREINER CONNECTION Schreiner
University, with help from a $500,000 Texas Telecommunications Infrastructure
(TIF) Community Network Implementation Grant, will soon deliver
to Kerrville area non-profit organizations new ways to be connected,
says Schreiner's William Logan Library Director/Information Technology
Director Candice Scott. HILL COUNTRY COLLEGE FUND CAMPAIGN EXCEEDS $1 MILLION KERRVILLE,
TX-The Hill Country College Fund 2001-02 campaign volunteers have raised
more than $1 million to fund need-based tuition assistance grants for
Schreiner students from Kerr, Gillespie, Bandera, Kendall, Kimble, Edwards
and Real counties, according to Vice President for Advancement and Public
Affairs Mark Tuschak. SCHREINER FACULTY MEMBERS SINGLED OUT FOR HONORS
pictured from left to right: Dr. Tom Wells, Dr. Fred Stevens, John Jones, Dr. Phiet Tran Dr.
Tom Wells, Dr. Fred Stevens, John Jones and Dr.
Phiet Tran were presented the top annual awards at Schreiner University's
Faculty Banquet. JULIE BEASLEY, SCHREINER UNIVERSITY'S "MIRACLE GIRL" GRADUATES WITH HONORS WATCH the Good Morning America VIDEO! When
Julie Beasley walked across the Schreiner University stage on Sunday (May
5) to receive her diploma, many there considered it a miracle. Not that
she graduated. Not that she graduated with summa cum laude honors. The
miracle was that she was alive and that she walked. The graduation crowd of 1,300-her family and other people's moms, dads, siblings and grandparents, her fellow graduates, professors and the university trustees-erupted in an emotional standing ovation when her name was called. A shout from the back summed it up nicely: "You go, Miracle Girl!" Three days later, she and her family were on ABC's Good Morning America. Co-anchor Charlie Gibson introduced Julie and spoke of the day her world changed. But he knew the big story was not just the events of that day, but her courage during all the days that followed. On March 13, 2001, Julie was using the Schreiner University spring break to gather data for her biology senior thesis on mistletoe infestation rates. Standing in an open pasture west of Center Point, she was shot twice by a gun-wielding 31-year old fugitive. One shot blew off her right elbow and the other shattered her left hip. The assailant, who had checked himself out of a drug and alcohol rehab center and then embarked on a viscous crime spree, stole her car leaving Beasley alone and bleeding in the field. To the astonishment of everyone, including law officers, she managed to crawl nearly 200 feet to the road and flag down a deputy sheriff. She was even able to give the deputy a description of her car. By then she had lost nearly half of her blood. Julie
was airlifted to University Hospital in San Antonio and underwent numerous
surgeries including total hip and elbow replacements. She is still going
through rehabilitation. Julie recalled her experience last September in
a speech. It was the first time she had been on campus since she was shot."I came here today not to speak as a victim but as a victor! I came here today not to tell you how to live your life, but to live it. I came here today to talk of strength, support and success," she told the group. > photo courtesy San Antonio Express-News > Doctors had given Beasley a 5 percent chance of living, she said. Because of her amazing will to live, doctors and nurses began calling her "BMW-12" (Bionic Miracle Woman of the 12th Floor). Beasley said the support she received was overwhelming. Faculty members and students visited her round the clock, two blood drives were held in her name on the Schreiner campus, and a friend at Schreiner set up a bank account for people to make donations. "With this kind of support you'll beat the odds every time," she said. Kerr County Sheriff W.R. Hierholzer recommended Beasley for the State of Texas Directors award for heroism and bravery. "I have been a peace officer for the State of Texas for over 20 years and I have never met anyone with the will to live and the courage that Julie has shown," Hierholzer wrote. Sheriff Hierholzer, representing all of those law officers who admire her "grit," came to see Julie graduate on Sunday. He was one of the cheering crowd. She affects people that way. Schreiner University announces baccalaureate and commencement speakers KERRVILLE- On May 5, Schreiner University's 125 graduates and their families will have the opportunity to hear Dr. Ann Hayes Die and the Reverend Dana C. Jones Jr., the featured speakers at the university's commencement ceremony and baccalaureate service, respectively.
Die, after 9 years as president of Hendrix College in Arkansas, last year
joined A.T. Kearney Executive Search, an international consulting and
executive search firm, serving as vice president and partner in their
higher education practice. She is a member of the board of directors of
the National Merit Scholarship Corporation, the Foundation for Independent
Higher Education, Educational and Institutional Insurance Administrators,
and the American Council on Education. While at Hendrix College, she served as president or chair of six national higher education bodies, including the National Association of Independent Colleges and Universities, the American Council on Education Council of Fellows, and the NCAA Division III President's Council. She currently serves as a member of the board of Air University of the U.S. Air Force, the National Merit Scholarship Corporation and Acxiom Corporation. Dr. Die graduated summa cum laude from Lamar University, earned a master's degree from the University of Houston, and a Ph.D. in Counseling Psychology from Texas A&M Univeristy. The
Rev. Jones is senior pastor of First Presbyterian Church in Fort Worth.
He has served on thePresbyterian General Assembly Council, Worldwide Ministries
Division, Advisory Committee on Social Witness Policy and other committees
in the larger church organization.Jones earned a bachelor's degree in political science at Yale University, a J.D. degree at Dickinson School of Law, and nearly a decade later after practicing law, earned a master of divinity degree at Princeton Theological Seminary. Jones serves on Schreiner University's board of trustees. Schreiner University Homecoming 2002 is this weekend (April 19-21) KERRVILLE-Schreiner University is "calling home" all former students this weekend for Homecoming 2002-four days of reunions, parties and fun. Schreiner former students and their invited guests will enjoy Saturday night's featured entertainer, country recording artist Gary P. Nunn. This year's homecoming is kicked off with Schreiner University's Texas Writers Conference on Thursday. Acclaimed Latina writer Sandra Cisneros headlines the event. Other Homecoming activities include the annual Randy Shepler Golf Tournament, a reception for all Schreiner former athletes, Muster and recognition of "Golden Grads" from the Class of 1952, Homecoming Picnic, and Saturday night's dinner, dance and silent auction. Homecoming 2002 concludes Sunday with a worship service and brunch. Schreiner former students may register of any or all events by calling Schreiner University Alumni House at 792-7201. Click here for the Homecoming 2002 schedule! SCHREINER UNIVERSITY'S HILL COUNTRY COLLEGE FUND RAISES ALMOST $1 MILLION KERRVILLE, Texas- The 2001-2002 Hill Country College Fund (HCCF) campaign leaders recently announced that their volunteers have raised a record-setting $972,701 to fund need-based tuition assistance grants for Schreiner University students from Kerr, Gillespie, Kimble, Kendall, Bandera, Edwards and Real counties. Their goal was $515,000-$415,000 to be available immediately, and $100,000 to endow HCCF grants. The campaign raised $442,203 for current grants and $530,498 to endow the HCCF. Largest of the endowment gifts was $500,100. Only interest from endowed funds can be used for HCCF grants, but those funds produce interest in perpetuity. "I am pleased that we have met our goal and wish to thank everyone involved with the campaign - the leaders, the volunteers and especially Masel Quinn, our honorary chairwoman-for making a Schreiner University education more accessible to Hill Country students," said Campaign Chairwoman Sandy Merritt, at a victory celebration. "During a time of tragedy for our country, people in this community still came together to support Schreiner students." Merritt was assisted by: Advanced Gifts Chairwoman Sue Robertson, owner of Sue Robertson Interior Design; Advanced Gifts Co-Chairman Greg Shrader, publisher of Kerrville Daily Times; Advanced Gifts Co-Chairwoman Maud Jennings; Business Division Chairman Bret Ford, optometrist at Vision Source; Business Division Co-Chairwoman Margie Jetton, owner of Advanced Insurance Group; Citizens Division Chairman Jeff Talarico, salesman at Crenwelge Motors; and Citizens Division Co-Chairwoman Pat Parker, owner of Pat Parker Homes and Land. These leaders were assisted by nearly 100 volunteers spread out over the seven-county area. Schreiner University president, Dr. Tim Summerlin, said, "The stunning success of this year's Hill Country College Fund campaign is a credit to those who did the hard work of drive, and to the generous people of this region. Chairwoman Sandy Merritt and her team, and Honorary Chairwoman Masel Quinn, all have done a tremendous service for students with need in our area. "The total raised this year for current use and endowment represents a milestone-one so near $1 million, we are going to continue to work this month and the next to push the total over that mark," Summerlin said. "As always, the final goal is to enable students from the Hill Country to benefit from a Schreiner University education. We're thrilled that this community and university are so united on this goal." Last year's campaign goal was $500,000, with volunteers raising $501,130. During the past 24 years, HCCF has provided almost $6 million in tuition assistance to students from Kerr and contiguous counties. The HCCF assists 100-150 Schreiner students each year. For information on helping the Hill Country College Fund reach $1 million before May 31, call the Office of Advancement and Public Affairs at 830-792-7201. 38 SCHREINER UNIVERSITY STUDENTS INDUCTED INTO FRESHMAN HONOR SOCIETY KERRVILLE,
Texas- Schreiner University initiated 38 students into the Schreiner chapter
of Alpha Lambda Delta, a national honor society for freshmen, on March
22.Named to the roster of high-achieving students were: Karie Atkinson, Heather Atteberry, Maria Chavez, Drew Cory, Holly Crockett, Cynthia Dees, Diane Delery, Margarita Diaz, Toni Fluegel, Will Gates, Jorge Guajardo, Stephen Harris, Celeste Holland, Daniel Horrell, Emily Houghton, Michelle Huddleston, Tiffany Judkins, Joshua Kemp, Brian Lake, Kathleen Landreth, Sally Middleton, Amanda Miller, Kevin Mundt, Annelise Munoz, Nancy Nixon, Rachelle Parler, Tiffanny Riedel, Afton Sands, Abigail Shupe, Shelley Stark, Christi Thompson, Lauren Tuttle, Lucy Van Goethem, Bryce Vincent, Aaron Vogler, Troy Wellman, Carmina Zamora, and Elizaveta Zheganina. Membership in Alpha Lambda Delta is open to full-time freshmen who earn a 3.5 GPA or higher at a four-year unive | ||||||