February 16, 2024

Thank you, Men's Basketball Seniors!

On Saturday, Max Gardner '24, Austin Linville '24, and Caleb Boone '24 were honored in pregame festivities for their four-year commitment to the Huntingdon men's basketball program. They'll be on the court at Catherine Dixon Roland Arena at least one more time Saturday at 4:00 p.m. as the Hawks host LaGrange in a key Collegiate Conference of the South contest.

A Showcase of Academic Life at Huntingdon - TODAY! See the full schedule of events here.

Freshman Leadership Initiative Students take a Philanthropy Tour of Huntingdon

Is Ligon Chapel named for the same person as Ligon Hall? Who was Mr. Searcy? These freshman Hawks took a walking philanthropy tour on Thursday to learn the stories behind the names on Huntingdon buildings.

2024 Choir Day was a Melodious Event!

Dozens of high school students from across Alabama and the panhandle of Florida were on campus last Friday for the 2024 Choir Day. Beautiful voices in a beautiful chapel!

Jay Nordlinger Spoke on Campus Tuesday

Jay Nordlinger (left), a senior editor of the National Review, spoke to members of the campus community Tuesday in Smith Recital Hall on the topic of the life and importance of conservative thinker William F. Buckley, Jr.

Lambda Chi Alpha Brothers Shine in Volunteer Role

Members of the Lambda Chi Alpha fraternity volunteered their time last Friday at the Montgomery Night to Shine, a prom for individuals with special needs sponsored by the Tim Tebow Foundation.

A Day in the Life of a Huntingdon Hawk Series

We Called.....Alumni Answered!

79 smiling, Huntingdon-loving Hawks supported the Office of College and Alumni Relations this week during the annual phonathon to raise money for the Huntingdon Fund. We appreciate their good work and all of the alumni who answered the call and made a pledge to support Huntingdon. To make a donation to the College, visit www.huntingdon.edu/give. The online portal is open 24-7-365.

Congratulations!

With a no-hitter in her first collegiate game, Allie Roberts '27 was named the Collegiate Conference of the South Softball Pitcher of the Week.

More frequent than the television broadcast showing Taylor Swift at the Super Bowl, B.J. Brown '27 was named Collegiate Conference of the South Rookie of the Week for the fifth time this season!

Briana McGruder '25 powered the Huntingdon women's basketball team to a sweep of wins this past week and was recognized as the Collegiate Conference of the South Player of the Week.

In one of the great single-game performances of all-time, Nathan Johns '25 dropped 35 points on Covenant last Saturday in route to a key conference victory for the Hawks.

Head Softball Coach Casey Chrietzberg '09 notched her 150th win this past weekend. The Hawks are undefeated in 2024. Keep collecting wins, Coach!

J.C. McKnight '27 has joined SIgma Nu.

THE WEEK AHEAD

The CCV's Dillard's Dress for Success Event

Sunday, February 18, from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. at Dillard's at Eastchase. Food and door prizes. A chance to win $200 toward a suit. A great time to get professional clothes for a job or internship.

The CCV has also publicized a number of off-campus internship opportunities

Hyundai Motor Manufacturing Montgomery (paid)

NASA Develop National Program (paid), Deadline: February 23

Alabama Department of Archives & History (paid), Deadline: March 1

Alabama Department of Forensic Science, Deadline: March 1

Enterprise Mobility Management Trainee Internship (paid)

Governor's Office Internship

Giles Enterprises (paid)

Virtual Student Federal Service Internships - U.S. Department of State (intern from anywhere), Deadline: February 28

Contact the CCV for more information at ccv@hawks.huntingdon.edu, and always check the job and internship emails from the CCV.

The Prelude Fall 2023 Book Release

The issue's editor Emily Stehl '24 and the staff would like to invite everyone to a public book release for the Fall 2023 issue of The Prelude. The event will be held at the Southern Art & Makers Collective (1228 Madison Avenue) on Wednesday night, February 21 at 7:00. Anyone is welcome to attend!

ATHLETICS

Beach Volleyball: A quartet of teams are trekking to Montgomery this weekend to play in the Huntingdon Beach Bash Friday and Saturday at the Alice Reynolds Outdoor Volleyball Court at W. James Samford, Jr. Stadium. The Lady Hawks will play TODAY at 8:00 a.m. and again at 3:30 this afternoon. They'll play Saturday afternoon at 1:00 and 3:30.

Baseball: No more sleeps, Left Field Lounge! After the opening dub at Millsaps on Tuesday, the Hawks begin a 15-game homestand this weekend with a trio of games beginning today at Neal Posey Field. The Hawks play MUW TODAY at 4:00, Virginia Wesleyan on Saturday at 4:00, and Emory on Sunday at 4:00. The JV squad will get their first swings of the season on Monday in a double header beginning at 3:00.

Softball: The 2-0 Lady Hawks will look to double their win total on Saturday with a double-header with Centre College. Games will begin at Noon and 2:00 at Lucinda Samford Cannon FIeld.

Women's Basketball: The Lady Hawks carry a five-game winning streak into their final home regular season contest when they'll host LaGrange tomorrow at 2:00 in Catherine Dixon Roland Arena. Be part of a game of Knockout during halftime. Stay tuned for game time, location, and opponent for the first round of the CCS Tournament next week.

Men's Basketball: The men will also host LaGrange tomorrow at 4 p.m. Stay tuned for game time, location, and opponent for the first round of the CCS Tournament next week.

Men's Lacrosse: The Hawks are in route to Louisville, Kentucky, for a Saturday afternoon contest with Spalding University at Noon.

Men's and Women's Tennis: The Hawks begin their Spring season on the road Saturday at BSC with matches beginning at 11:00 a.m.

Esports: The Hawks of Huntingdon Esports are back in Drum Theater with a Spring full of competitions. All matches are live streamed @twitch.tv/hchawksesports and team updates are posted 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. Thank you, Rhett, for standing in front of the Chapel for five hours on Ash Wednesday to apply a cross of ashes on the foreheads of dozens of Huntingdon faculty, staff and students.

GREEK PHILANTHROPY EVENT

The men of Sigma Nu are partnering with NMDP, a bone marrow donation program, to allow members of the Huntingdon community to determine if they are a match for a person in need of a transplant. Representatives from NMDP will be on campus Tuesday and Wednesday in the foyer of the dining hall during lunch to discuss their program and online registry.

MISS HUNTINGDON'S EMPOWER WOMEN WEEK

Ariel Dixon '25 is nearing the end of her reign as the 2023 Miss Huntingdon. The 2024 Miss Huntingdon will be crowned on Saturday, March 2. Next week, Ariel will be hosting a series of events as part of her Empower Women Week. All are welcome.

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.

LEADERSHIP / INVOLVEMENT OPPORTUNITIES

ORIENTATION LEADERS

Chris Mayer '22, the Director of Student Engagement and Leadership, will serve the College as the 2024 Director of New Student Orientation. He will be transmitting to the student body today via email the application to apply to serve as a 2024 Orientation Leader. Applications will be due on February 26.

SAVE THE DATE

Black History Month Art Exhibit on February 27 featuring Anthony Brock (article)

GOT NEWS / ANNOUNCEMENTS / STORY IDEAS?

Do you have news or an announcement of an event in the coming week? The deadline for inclusion in Huntingdon News is Thursday evenings at 5:00 p.m. Email your news to me. Also, feel free to share feature story ideas!