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Student Achievers
Seniors Take Part in Busy Spring
Strike Up the Band
In addition to the number of presentations each
term by the various music instrumental and vocal ensembles at Austin
College, all music majors present a senior recital as evidence of
their accomplishment. This spring, recitals were given by Adam
Cluchey, vocal; Justin Duncan, vocal; Rebecca Farrar,
cello; Katy Hampton, viola; Nicole Moore, vocal;
Sarah Powell, clarinet; and Thomas Rhodes, vocal.
Lindsey Brown presented her senior vocal recital in December.
Left to right, Sarah Powell, Katy Hampton, and Adam
Cluchey
prepare for a performance.
Cluchey Presents Paper at Professional
Meeting
Kathleen McLaughlin Cluchey
’08 co-presented a paper with Steve Stell, associate
professor of religious studies, at the Southwest Regional Meeting of
the American Academy of Religion. The paper,
“A Dying
Christendom and the Postmodern Dilemma: A Theological Examination of
Liberals, Conservatives and the Emerging Church,” and research
efforts were a product of Cluchey’s 2007 Mellon Grant.
Cluchey, a
Spanish and religion graduate, magna cum laude, completed a
senior honors thesis to earn Honors in Spanish. In 2009, she will
begin her master’s degree in divinity at Princeton Theological
Seminary.
Senior Directs Production
 Jackie
Purdy ’10 directed and created the set
design for the College presentation of Sir Gawain and the Green
Knight, by Dennis Scott. The lyrical play is based upon the
original epic poem from the Middle Ages. “This romantic tale of
bravery and honor centers on a knight of King Arthur's court, Sir
Gawain,” Purdy said. “Known for his perfection, Gawain is confronted
by a magic that will challenge his flawlessness. In the end, we
discover that no man is perfect, and that coming to that
understanding is part of what makes a person great.”
Gawain was portrayed by Addison O’Donnell
’09. Other cast members were Christina Bay ’11,
Austin Tooley ’09, Justin Duncan ’08, Linsey Betts
’08, Erin Sweeney ’11, and Greg Hernandez ’09.
Stage manager was Katie Marchant ’10, with Averie
Bell ’09 as costume designer; Philip Cartwright ’08,
sound designer; Jackie Purdy, set designer; and Michael
Brahce, artistic director.
Purdy majored in business administration and
communication arts.
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Student Leaders Honored with
Awards
Announcement of the Outstanding Senior Man and
Outstanding Senior Woman highlight the annual Student Affairs
Leadership Awards event that recognizes student leadership and
co-curricular involvement. This spring’s honorees were Will
Radke and Emileigh Stewart.
(See their profile.)
Will Radke and Emileigh Stewart
The Outstanding Freshman Award, recognizing
demonstrated leadership potential, was presented to Carlee Young.
Carlee quickly became involved on the campus, with involvement
in the Posey Leadership Institute, the Pre-Medical Society, the
Biology Interest Group, and Student Development Board. She completed
close to 100 hours of service during the year, including
participation in the Alternative Spring Break to New Orleans, as
well as regular involvement in Big Brothers/Big Sisters, an
afterschool program at the Rangel School in Dallas, Habitat for
Humanity, and Hannah’s Horseshoes of Hope. She plans to major in
biology and history and hopes to attend medical or optometry school.
Students traveled in March to the Kimbell Art
Museum in Fort Worth, Texas, to view the exhibit,, Picturing the
Bible: The Earliest Christian Art. The trip, led by Marsha
McCoy, visiting professor of classics, was funded by an Austin
College Cullen grant.
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