1998 Freshman/Transfer Honor Tea

The picture below illustrates what a great event we had this year.  As always, we held the Tea in the Faculty Lounge of Brink Hall, named after Carol Ryrie Brink, a writer of children's books.  It's a grand room with ambience in abundance to match the table, loaded up with exotic scones, stuffed with nuts and dried fruit, delectable tea sandwiches, and an array of sweets, all to make our new Freshmen and Transfer students feel welcome!

Lord, thank you for the phrase, "Mouth-watering..."

Rick Penticoff enjoys the off-the-cuff philosophical conversation with Stan Rhodes, son of alumnus Donna Rhodes.  The tradition of excellence continues.

Nate Gilbert describes with vigor the exquisite taste of the scones; chef Jennifer Scott looks on as President Melissa Cowley bows to his profound knowledge.

Shawn Vidmar relates horror stories of dead professors haunting Brink Hall

Annie Stewart looks sceptical as Mike Last tries to convince her that he is the reincarnation of Jack Kerouac.

Ah, the man who started it all, Professor Walter Hesford, the father of Eta Chi (although when asked recently, he couldn't quite remember when the baby was born...)

Kevin Hobdey, our ever helpful friend, with his friend, President Melissa Cowley

Professors Teo Sipahigil and David Barber wonder if they are ever going to get the strawberry jam off their shirts.

Hey, look at the last picture and this one; how is it that Kerry O'Steen manages to be in the background with almost the exact same body position?  Strange, notes Kelly Missamore (center):  "I'm a Freshman, but I'm not clueless, because Annie (right) is my mentor.  She'll know the answer, if I can just get her to stop listening to Mike Last, who finally has convinced her that he is Jack Kerouac."

Vice-President Trish Thomas (left) smiles the big one after organizing the best Tea yet, and President Cowley agrees.