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135 Degrees Conferred “I have been to dozens of graduations in my lifetime,” said former North Carolina Governor James Hunt during Saturday’s commencement ceremony at “And I understand you (graduates) are leaving and the geese are coming!” The graduation at “Your achievements are significant,” said College President Paul Baldasare to the Hunt gave the graduates six suggestions for their lives going forward. He encouraged them to never stop learning, develop and use their potential to the fullest, be interested in the world around them, be optimistic about life, love others, and aspire for something better. “Risk failure by trying new things,” he said. “This will keep you new and fresh all of your life. And by the way, that will make you interesting.” Hunt also lauded “This college is important to Hunt also received an honorary doctor of law degree in recognition of his efforts on early childhood development and the improvement of the quality of teaching in the Since 1967, Mike Kryszak, a graduating elementary education major from “Mike was nominated for his caring nature, his thoughtfulness, and his pleasant personality,” said Paul Baldasare, college president. “He has a big heart, looks out for everyone and gets along with all who cross his path. He is also known as one who puts his own needs aside for the needs of others.” Kryszak has volunteered with the Scotland County Special Olympics and represented the college at Model UN and at the Scotia Village Quiz Bowl. He also volunteered with the college’s Therapeutic Horsemanship Ride-Like-A-Knight program. The community recipient of the Algernon Sydney Sullivan Award, Doug Yongue was lauded by College President Paul Baldasare for his career in education and support of Baldasare said the retired educator has championed the cause of education and is presently paying attention to increasing the level of physical activity of students in schools. “Life is full of surprises and folks I can assure you this is certainly a surprise,” said Yongue. “There are many more deserving people of this award than I am, but I can assure you I’m not going to give it back.” Those attending chuckled at his comment. Dr. Larry Schulz was named this year’s recipient of the Distinguished Faculty Service Award sponsored by the Class of 1991. The award is given annually to a full-time faculty member who has demonstrated intellectual vitality, instructional excellence, effective communication skills, the ability to motivate or inspire, compassion and concern for student success, collegiality, and leadership. “Dr. Schulz is an extremely valuable contributor to all aspects of the academic life of the college,” said Dr. Robert Hopkins, vice president of academic affairs and dean of the college. “He has traveled the globe in service to the college including leading students to Upon receiving the award, Schulz said, “This is a big surprise. I deeply appreciate this award. Thank you very much.” Two students from the graduating class gave remarks on behalf of the graduates – Stephanie E. Capps, an elementary education major from Raeford, and Caitlin Haney, a politics and philosophy major from “The achievement of goals, believing in oneself, and the opportunities for success are only the beginning,” said Capps. “It is genuine wisdom in action that will reveal our true capacity for success in life.” Haney reflected on her “We were taught to view the world in a more fluid way than other people find comfortable,” she said. “We are aware that our perspectives are one among many and inherently complete. This ability to see what others cannot anticipate, our creativity, is our greatest tool.” The Rev. Dr. Richard Prust, distinguished professor of philosophy at “I suggest that it is true that most people have one belief in kind. If you want a community you must suppress individuality and if you want individuality you must suppress community,” said Prust in his address. “ “In the classroom we try hard to get you to form your own thoughts and articulate your position rather than simply reiterating the professor’s beliefs. We want you to bond in an academic community in a discourse of respect.” ****** Further information may be obtained by visiting the College's website www.sapc.edu or calling admissions at 800-763-0198 sending an e-mail to admissions@sapc.edu. CAPTION Former Governor Jim Hunt received an honorary doctor of law degree during Saturday’s commencement exercises at ________________ Professor William McConnell Appointed To National Position The Executive Committee of the American Choral Directors Association announced on Wednesday the appointment of Dr. William “Bill” McConnell, associate professor of music at In his new position, McConnell will coordinate the activities of seven regional chairs across the nation, solicit applications from performing choirs and presenters for national conventions and events, coordinate the choice of repertoire for national collegiate events, and serve as a liaison between the national board and college choral directors. “We congratulate Bill on his appointment,” said Bob Hopkins, vice president for academic affairs at McConnell also serves “In the years I have held this position, I can honestly say without a doubt, this was not only the largest field of applicants, but the most distinguished I have ever seen for any Repertoire and Standards position,” said Nancy Cox, ACDA National Chair for Repertoire and Standards. McConnell has previously served on the association’s planning committees for national conventions in Founded in 1959, the American Choral Directors Association is a nonprofit music-education organization whose central purpose is to promote excellence in choral music through performance, composition, publication, research, and teaching. In addition, ACDA strives through arts advocacy to elevate choral music's position in American society. McConnell received his bachelor’s degree from ****** An innovative and bold academic venture to an interdisciplinary curriculum, a highly acclaimed college press, an award-winning pipe band, national champion equestrian teams, and first-rate scholarship have marked the distinctive character of ____________________ ****** About
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Riders will compete in hunter seat equitation for the team and individual titles.
“We are thrilled the ANRC has chosen to return to St. Andrews for their national championship,” said Peggy McElveen, the director of the
Most recently this championship was held at The University of the South in
Other colleges and universities fielding teams are
Two or three riders from each college will compete as a team. The championship consists of three riding phases judged on equitation and a written phase covering riding theory and stable management. The riders perform a memorized flat test that includes many of the United States Equestrian Federation hunter seat tests on Saturday. On Sunday, they compete on an outdoor hunter trials course with three-foot heights and then move to a three-foot hunter seat equitation medal course in the ring.
The ANRC National Championship is a USEF Local Recognized Competition and is an Affiliate Member of the United States Hunter Jumper Association. Special sportsmanship and equitation awards sponsored by the USHJA are presented at the ANRC Championship. The 2009 National Championship is dedicated to the memory of Jon Conyers, an alumnus of
The purpose of the ANRC is to promote the highest quality of educated riding and related services within schools, colleges, and universities; and in public and private concerns. For more information on ANRC and on the National Championship, please visit the organization’s website www.anrc.org
The facilities at
The complex also has one indoor arena, two covered arenas, five outdoor show and teaching arenas, and two hunter trials courses with a bank, ditch, and many permanent jumps.
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