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Welcome to the January 2012 Virtually Shorter!
Hoop Hawks No. 1 in the nation
For the first time in program history, the Shorter men’s basketball team claimed the No. 1 ranking in the NAIA Division I Men’s Basketball Coaches Top 25 Poll. Shorter began the season ranked No. 12, which tied the program’s highest ranking to date. The Hawks have reeled off 19 straight wins to open the year and have built a rather impressive resume that includes two wins over a ranked Freed-Hardeman squad, a road win over SSAC West Division favorite Mobile, a 15-point road victory over defending SSAC champion Emmanuel, and a 9-point victory over No. 4 ranked Southern Poly.
Did you know that junior JoAnna Davis was crowned as Miss Shorter University 2012? JoAnna, a resident of Cartersville, is a nursing major involved in the campus nursing club. JoAnna’s performances in the on-stage interview, talent and evening wear portions of the Miss Shorter Pageant earned her the favor of the judges and the crown. As part of her prize, JoAnna received a $2,000 scholarship and has earned a chance to compete in the Miss Georgia Scholarship Pageant later this year, a preliminary for Miss America.
See a photo gallery of images from Miss Shorter 2012
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Shorter University welcomes Mr. Bert Epting as vice president for advancement. In this role, Mr. Epting will lead Shorter’s fundraising and alumni relations efforts and serve as a member of the President’s Council. He comes to Shorter from Clemson University, where he has served as director of development for the Division of Student Affairs. At Clemson, he has worked to communicate the case for support and lead the strategy, design and implementation of major fundraising initiatives. He has also identified major gift prospects, cultivated individual and corporate donors, and strengthened parent involvement and support. He is completing his Doctor of Philosophy degree in Educational Leadership at Clemson University. |
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Rachel Rogers (’04, ’10), who serves as senior woman administrator for athletics and director of athletic development at Shorter, was recently selected as a recipient of Rome’s 2012 “Young Heart” of the Community Award. She is an active participant in the Feed the Hungry Program at Thanksgiving and a key member of the NAIA Football National Championship Host Committee. She has volunteered with the Tour de Georgia, the Clocktower Classic U.S. Handcycling Event, the Open Door Home, and the Community Kitchen. She sponsors a child in Zambia, Africa, and recently took part in a mission trip to Haiti. She is an active member of Young Professionals of Rome and serves as advisor for the Chi Phi Fraternity. |
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Junior vocal performance major Trey Smagur has won yet another impressive award from the Music Teacher’s National Association voice competition. Trey was named the overall winner at the district level – a win that will take him to national competition in March. |
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COMING EVENTS
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Guest Recital: Daniel Weeks, tenor and Naomi Oliphant, piano |
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Hawks and Lady Hawks Basketball vs. Truett-McConnell |
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Guest Artist Lecture: "Ian Childers: Recent Works" |
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Guest Artist Series: Ensemble Chaconne presenting a concert "European Masters" Monday, February 6, 2012 Brookes Chapel - FREE and open to the public Read more |
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Guest Artist Exhibit - "In Stasis: Photographs by Doug Clark and Sara Cusimano Miles" Artist Lecture on March 1at 11:00 a.m. |
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Hawks and Lady Hawks Basketball vs. Emmanuel |
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Lady Hawks Basketball vs. Brenau |
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R.O.M.E. Event: Heart and Soul V All seats $5.00. |
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Wrestling vs. Cumberlands and West Virginia Tech |
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Hawks and Lady Hawks Basketball at Berry College |
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Black History Month Concert featuring Spelman College Glee Club Admission is free; tickets are required. Reserve your tickets by calling the Shorter Box Office at 706-233-7288. Read more |
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Spring Play: Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen Purchase tickets through the Shorter University Box Office at 706-233-7288. |
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Sunday at Shorter -
Prospective students and their parents are invited to attend this all encompassing day that showcases Shorter University For reservations or more information, please contact Joan Blackwelder at 800.868.6980 ext. 7310 or email her at jblackwelder@shorter.edu.The reservation deadline is February 13th. |
See all the events at Shorter for Spring 2012
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