March 29, 2024

HUNTINGDON ESTABLISHES CHAPTER OF ALPHA ALPHA ALPHA

On Monday, 26 Huntingdon students were the inaugural inductees into Huntingdon's newly established Iota Mu chapter of Alpha Alpha Alpha. Tri Alpha was founded in 2018 at Moravian University in Pennsylvania to celebrate the academic achievement of first generation collegians. Successful completion of 30 credit hours and a cumulative grade point average of 3.2 makes students eligible for induction. Congratulations to these Hawks!

The inaugural officers of the Iota Mu chapter of Alpha Alpha Alpha are from left to right: Secretary Emma Grace Samples '27 of Gadsden, Alabama; Vice President Karlie Honeycutt '25 of Niceville, Florida; President Richie Hicks '25 of Wetumpka, Alabama; Historian Madison Salzman '25 of Midlothian, Virginia; and Treasurer Montanna Mitchell '25 of Montgomery, Alabama.

GAMMA SIGMA ALPHA INDUCTS NEW MEMBERS; ELECTS OFFICERS

On Wednesday, March 27, a number of high-achieving Greek leaders were tapped for induction into Gamma Sigma Alpha, a national honor society founded in 1989 to promote intellectual interaction between Greek students and the academic community.

The newly elected 2024-2025 officers of Gamma Sigma Alpha are from left to right: Secretary Lane Young '25 of Horton, Alabama; President Olivia Bailey '25 of Florence, Alabama; Vice President Blair Wyrosdick '26 of Elba, Alabama; and Treasurer Ashleigh Miller '25 of Daphne, Alabama.

HOLY WEEK CELEBRATIONS

This week, Dr. Joy J. Moore, Visiting Professor of Religion, provided a beautiful and inspiring sermon for Tuesday Night Worship as the final event of the 2024 Chapman-Benson Lecture Series.

Members of the Huntingdon College Choir provided special music Wednesday at the Lenten Luncheon hosted by Montgomery First United Methodist Church.

Dr. Stephen Sours, Professor of Religion and Chairman of the Department of Religion and History, presided over a Holy Week communion service on Thursday.

TOP DOZEN!

There are over 400 NCAA Division III softball teams in America and our 21-3 Lady Hawks are ranked #12 in the nation in the Top 25 Coaches Poll. Keep winning, Hawks!

INDIVIDUAL ATHLETIC ACHIEVEMENTS AND RECOGNITIONS

Congratulations to Mary Charles Davis '27 of Cullman, Alabama, for being named the USA South Athletic Conference Women's Golf Rookie of the Week for the sixth time this year!

Jack Burr '26 of Milton, Georgia, has been named the Golfer of the Week by the Collegiate Conference of the South for the second time. His teammate, Zack Coker '25 of Orange Beach, Alabama, achieved a hole-in-one at the Jekyll Island Tournament last weekend.

Seth Killam '24 of Century, Florida was named Baseball Pitcher of the Week by the Collegiate Conference of the South. We also extend congratulations to Jabez Sampson '26 of Hazel Green, Alabama, for his grand slam Monday as part of a 10-6 victory over Covenant.

9 members of the Huntingdon women's wrestling team have been named Scholar All-Americans by the National Wrestling Coaches Association. Congratulations Caden Collett '27, Myna Estrada '27, Shelby Fugate '26, Elizabeth Hollett '27, Angie Knepp '27, Riauna Lugo '27, Savannah Pitts '27, Tristin Robinson '27, and Emma Thomas '27.

LOTS OF GREEK LIFE HAPPENINGS

The brothers of Sigma Phi Epsilon celebrated 45 years of virtue, diligence and brotherly love on the Huntingdon campus this week while they gathered for their annual composite pictures.

Sisters of Alpha Omicron Pi and brothers of Sigma Nu had a paint party on Thursday night. Phi Mu and Lambda Chi Alpha hosted a backyard swap, too.

THE WEEK AHEAD

ATHLETICS

SOFTBALL: It's not just Game Day in Mississippi for the Lady Hawks, it's a HUGE road test for the nationally-ranked Huntingdon squad today when they take on Belhaven at 3:00 p.m. and 5:00 p.m. Bring home the sweep, ladies!

BASEBALL: The Hawks are in Kentucky for a three-game conference series today and tomorrow with Berea. Two games today at 4:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. with another game tomorrow at Noon. The JV Hawks will conclude their season on Monday with a home game at 3:00 p.m.

MEN'S AND WOMEN'S TRACK AND FIELD: The Hawks are heading to Birmingham today and tomorrow to participate in the UAB Spring Invitational.

WOMEN'S LACROSSE: The Lady Hawks will take their two-game conference win streak on the road to Pfeiffer tomorrow for a 10:00 a.m. CDT first face-off. They'll return home on Tuesday afternoon for a 5:00 p.m. match with Piedmont.

MEN'S LACROSSE: The Hawks are heading to the metropolis of Misenheimer, North Carolina, to take on conference foe Pfeiffer University on Saturday at 2:00 p.m. CDT.

MEN'S GOLF: The Hawks will host the Wynlakes Invitational on Monday and Tuesday at Wynlakes Country Club. Let's hoist the home trophy, Hawks!

BEACH VOLLEYBALL: Our ladies head to LaGrange next Thursday to take on the Panthers at 1:00 CDT.

ESPORTS: Several of our Esports teams are in playoff season following impressive Spring regular seasons. Follow team scores and upcoming games here, and on both X/Twitter and Instagram @x.com/HCHawksEsports and @instagram.com/hchawksesports.

CAMPUS MINISTRIES

Chaplain Rhett Butler '13 invites you to join him Tuesday night for TNW at 8:30 p.m. in Ligon Chapel.

Our weekly Communion service will take place Thursday at 12:30 p.m. in the Jean Rodgers Prayer Chapel.

The Loyola Society will meet Wednesday at 12:30 p.m. in the Phyllis Gunter Snyder '53 Center for Campus Ministries.

CAMPUS RECREATION

The Tomberlin Fitness Center is open to all students Monday through Thursday, 6:30 p.m. to 10:00 p.m., and Sundays from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Wilson Gym is open on Wednesday nights from 8:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. for Wednesday Night Hoops.

LET THERE BE MUSIC!

The event will be streamed here.

ORGANIZATION MEETINGS AND EVENTS

Sigma Nu and SGA are hosting a pickleball tournament TODAY beginning at 2:00 p.m. at the George S. Gibbs Tennis Center.

Huntingdon Women of Color will meet on Tuesday, April 2, at 12:30 p.m. in the Wanda A. Howard '81 BSU Center.

The Center for Career and Vocation will host an Employer in the Foyer on Wednesday, April 3, during the lunch hours. Come meet representatives from Montgomery Whitewater.

On Wednesday, April 3, the PCC Presidential Scholars will host a book discussion on Build the Life You Want. The event will take place at 5:00 p.m. in Smith Recital Hall.

The Hispanics, Latinx and Friends will host a Paint and Sip event on Wednesday, April 3, at 7 p.m. in Stallworth Dining Room.

Sigma Nu will host a concert in Ligon Chapel on Wednesday, April 3, at 8:30 p.m. to raise support for the Wounded Warrior Organization. Admission is $3. Celebrity appearances will be made by the Mallard Men, Sam Moore '24, and the Huntingdon College Faculty Band.

LEADERSHIP / INVOLVEMENT OPPORTUNITIES

SGA SENATE ELECTIONS FOR 2024-2025

Qualifying for SGA Senate elections ended Thursday and the Judicial Board has certified the following students elected to serve for the 2024-2025 academic year:

Senior Senators - Tyler Bentheimer '25, Mandalyn Cannon '25, Prosser Crow '25, Luke Fisher '25, Kenry Malone '25, Ty Martinez '25, Blake Ritchey '25, Brady Ritchey '25, Braden Ross '25, and Lane Young '25.

Junior Senators - DeJon Gibby '26, Charlie Hollis '26, Gage Kettlewell '26, Hannah Rogers '26, Nakaiya Stinson '26, and Blair Wyrosdick '26.

Sophomore Senators - Maria Bodiford '27, Cale Chambliss '27, Megan Cochran '27, Jayla Crittenden '27, Lyric Green '27, Sophie Kraft '27, Piper Messick '27, Allison Roberts '27, Natalie Tedesco '27, and Rebekah Wilson '27.

At-Large Senators - Dawson Farni '25, Conley McCormick '27, Brennan Parks '27, Hagen Rouse '25, Kalee Russell '27, Grayson Ryland '25, Veronica Tikhomirova '25, Miranda Treadway '25, and Carter Wysong '25.

2024-2025 HOUSING INFORMATION

Information about Summer 2024 housing and housing for the 2024-2025 academic year was emailed to students this week by Dr. Kathleen Childree '15 in the Office of Residential Communities. She is collecting Fall housing forms in Jackson Home and commuter applications via the online link.

GOOD FRIDAY - OFFICES CLOSED

Today, Friday, March 29, Huntingdon offices are closed in honor of Good Friday. Campus Security can be contacted at 334-324-6565.

SAVE THE DATES

April is full of vocal and instrumental concerts performed by individual students and Huntingdon ensembles. A complete schedule of upcoming music events can be found here.

The Oracle - April 5, 11:45 p.m., front steps of Flowers Hall.

The Salon, sponsored by the Houghton Memorial Library and the Department of Language and Literature - April 11, 4:30 p.m., Library atrium.

Cornhole Tournament - April 14, Noon, lawn of Jackson Home.

"Political Cartoons as Social Commentary" event sponsored by the PCC Presidential Scholars, the Library and the Department of History - April 16, 5;30 p.m., Smith Recital Hall.

SGA Inaugural Ball (open to all students) - April 18, 7:30 p.m., Montgomery Country Club.

Awards Convocation - April 19, 11:30 a.m., Ligon Chapel.

Final Exams - April 22-26.

Residence Halls Close (except for graduating seniors) - April 27.

Commencement - May 4, 6 p.m., The Huntingdon Green.

GOT NEWS / ANNOUNCEMENTS / STORY IDEAS?

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