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Seniors Take Part in Busy Spring
Strike Up the Band
In addition to a 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.
PHOTO BY JACQUELINE ARMSTRONG
Cluchey Presents Paper at
Professional Meeting
Kathleen McLaughlin Cluchey ’08 copresented
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.
Left to right, Sarah Powell, Katy Hampton, and Adam Cluchey
prepare for a performance.
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PHOTO BYVICKIE S. KIRBY
Jackie Purdy
Senior Directs Production
Jackie Purdy ’08 directed and created the set design for the College’s
presentation of Sir Gawain and the Green Knight, by Dennis Scott in
March. 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. Stage manager was Katie
Marchant ’10 with Averie Bell ’09 as
costume designer; Philip Cartwright ’08,
sound designer; and Michael Brahce ’08,
artistic director.
Purdy majored in business
administration and communication arts.
Kathleen McLaughlin Cluchey
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Departmental Honors Graduates and Theses
Honors Convocation Honorees
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AAnnouncement 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 profiles on pages 25 and 26.)
Student Leaders Honored with Awards
PHOTOS BY JACQUELINE ARMSTRONG
Will Radke and Emileigh Stewart
Carlee Young
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 this spring, 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.
Many other students also were honored
during the event.
A group of 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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