Lady Eagles crush visitor Nov 15, 2007
The Lady Eagles will try to make it two-wins-in-a-row when they play host tonight to Bethany College. Tip-off is slated for 7 p.m.. (Bartlesville Examiner-Enterprise, OK)
Bethany College adds forensics science Nov 9, 2007
LINDSBORG -- The Bethany College Board of Directors approved the creation of a forensics science major at the college and welcomed new members to the board during its recent board meeting ... Discussions focused on the relationship between the community and Bethany College, as well as community members' aspirations for the future ... The Bethany College Board of Directors sets vision for the institution, supporting and guiding the mission of the college. (McPherson Sentinel, KS)
Bethany women win, men lose Nov 8, 2007
The former Smoky Valley High School star shot in 17 points Tuesday night in her Bethany College debut to spark the Swedes to an 86-65 victory over Oklahoma Wesleyan ... BETHANY MEN At Oklahoma City, Bethany College's men's basketball team was handed its second loss in as many games Tuesday, as 2007 NCCAA Division II champion Mid-America Christian pulled away for an 82-70 victory. (McPherson Sentinel, KS)
PG East: East Allegheny grad leads Bethany soccer in scoring Nov 8, 2007
East Allegheny High School graduate Cory Estes leads the Bethany College men's soccer team with seven goals. Estes, a sophomore forward, has played only 11 of Bethany's 19 games, but still leads the team in goals scored. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
'Trumpet Kings' to perform in Lindsborg, McPherson Nov 7, 2007
It's a homecoming of sorts for the members of the Trumpet Kings, a jazz trio comprised of Bryce Luty, retired Hutchinson Community College jazz instructor, Bob Montgomery, professional musician and Bethany College alumnus, and Daryl Batchelor, current director of jazz and brass at Hutchinson Community College, when they perform twice this week in McPherson County. The trio play at Bethany College at 7:30 Thursday night and at McPherson High School at 7:30 p.m. Friday in a free night of jazz and... (McPherson Sentinel, KS)
Bethany football wins fifth game Nov 6, 2007
LINDSBORG -- No matter what else happens this season, 2007 will be considered a success for the Bethany College Swedes. Not for upsetting nationally ranked Friends. (McPherson Sentinel, KS)
Bethany appoints Cruce, Kessinger to new roles Nov 3, 2007
LINDSBORG -- Two individuals with long-standing ties to Bethany College and its athletic programs will now work with the school in new roles ... Cruce, who currently is marketing manager at Sam's Club in Salina, earned a bachelor's in communication from Bethany College in 2004 ... In Kessinger's new role, he will aid in research and feasibility studies that pertain to achieving athletic excellence at Bethany College. (McPherson Sentinel, KS)
Sunderland Foundation helps Bethany College Oct 30, 2007
LINDSBORG -- Bethany College has received a grant of 25,000 from The Sunderland Foundation to help fund the recent renovation of Hahn Gymnasium parking lot on the east side of campus ... Campus Green is a multi-phase project to renew the central campus landscaping of Bethany College. (McPherson Sentinel, KS)
USM gets homecoming win Oct 29, 2007
After pulling down two interceptions during a homecoming victory over Bethany College on Saturday, University of Saint Mary freshman linebacker Gideon Anderson wasn t done catching footballs. Anderson added one more when he was tossed the defensive game ball. (Leavenworth Times, KS)
Lynda K. Roth Oct 25, 2007
She attended Bethany College, worked as a postal clerk and was a member of New Hope Lutheran Church. She is survived by one brother, Duane (Mary) Hendrickson of Menomonie; one niece, Kristine Erickson of Eau Claire; one great-niece, Cassidy; one great-nephew, Carter; three aunts, Corrine Turner of Chippewa Falls, Harriet Sola of Albert Lea, Minn. (Chetek Alert, WI)
PG South: Bethel grad sets Bethany record Oct 25, 2007
Bethel Park High School graduate Lauren Spegal broke the Bethany College record for career kills in a match against Thiel College on Oct. 16. Spegal, a 5-foot-9 senior outside hitter, recorded 10 kills in the match, which gave her 1,200 for the season. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
Bethany College names new president Oct 24, 2007
Bethany College said Tuesday that it has selected Scott Miller as its next president ... Bethany College is located about 41 miles from Downtown Pittsburgh in Bethany, W.Va. (Pittsburgh Business Times, PA)
Scott D. Miller named president at Bethany College Oct 23, 2007
for the past 10 years, will become president at Bethany College in January. The 48-year-old is a native of western Pennsylvania. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Local musicians to perform with Hutchinson Symphony Tuesday Oct 21, 2007
Koshgarian, who is also Orchestra Director at Bethany College, Music Director at Salina Community Theater and Director of Music at First Presbyterian Church, can't say enough about the musicians in the symphony. hey all share a love of music and are extremely dedicated, he said. (McPherson Sentinel, KS)
Swedes crown queen, king for homecoming Oct 20, 2007
LINDSBORG -- Salina's Kelli Noonan was crowned 2007 homecoming queen and Hiawatha's Gabe Harter was homecoming king at Bethany College ... Twenty Bethany College students were elected to the homecoming court during the college's recent Homecoming festivities. (McPherson Sentinel, KS)
Bethany College forum scheduled Oct 20, 2007
LINDSBORG -- On Oct. 30, Bethany College will bring three experts in diverse religious topics together in dialogue ... The event, which is free and open to the public, will be at 7 p.m. at Lindquist Hall on the Bethany College campus ... Ucko, program executive for Inter-religious Relations and Dialogue at the World Council of Churches in Geneva, Switzerland, is the 2007 Pearson Distinguished Professor of Swedish Studies at Bethany College. (McPherson Sentinel, KS)
Key road game for Swedes Oct 20, 2007
LINDSBORG -- Bethany College football coach Jamie Cruce is hoping that it was just a bump in the road. But the Sterling College Warriors could prove to be a giant pothole. (McPherson Sentinel, KS)
Southwestern favored for KCAC title Oct 19, 2007
Bethany College men's coach Clair Oleen, whose team was 11-18 last year, has loaded up with seven transfers and 12 new players in all. The key returnees are guards Marcus Wells and Brad Bietau, and forwards Zack Sullivan and Kelby Brown. (McPherson Sentinel, KS)
CCC women kickers triumph; men lose Oct 17, 2007
LINDSBORG -- Central Christian College's women captured their 10th soccer victory of the season Monday with a 2-0 win over Bethany College. Paula Spencer and Natalie Anderson scored goals for CCC and Sarah Ferrell had an assist, as the Lady Tigers are now 10-6 on the year. (McPherson Sentinel, KS)
Swedes play Ottawa in homecoming game Oct 13, 2007
LINDSBORG -- At the halfway point of the KCAC football season, the Bethany College Swedes are nearly as opposite of the preseason polls as you can get. The Swedes were an overwhelming pick to finish in the conference's basement, but as they start the second half of the season, they're just a game off the pace set by KCAC leader Bethel. (McPherson Sentinel, KS)
Bethany College to celebrate homecoming Oct 11, 2007
LINDSBORG -- Bethany College will celebrate Homecoming 2007 with four days of activities ... At 7 p.m. Friday, comedian Eric O'Shea will host a Bethany College student talent show at Presser Hall, followed by the crowning of Bethany College Homecoming Royalty ... Bethany College will play Ottawa University at 1:30 p.m. at Anderson Field Saturday. (McPherson Sentinel, KS)
Svensk Hyllningsfest Schedule Oct 11, 2007
8 p.m. -- he Fab Four, Presser Hall Auditorium, Bethany College. Sunday. (McPherson Sentinel, KS)
More of this story Oct 10, 2007
The Bethany College Swedes won, 29-27, holding off Tabor s furious fourth-quarter rally. Aubrey finished with 19-of-40 passing for 207 yards. (Bartlesville Examiner-Enterprise, OK)
Bethany hires new staff personnel Oct 5, 2007
LINDSBORG -- Bethany College recently welcomed one new full-time staff member and assigned additional interim roles to two current staff members. Aubrey Streit has joined Bethany College as director of communications ... Streit is a 2006 graduate of Bethany College with a bachelor's degree in English and communication. (McPherson Sentinel, KS)
Bethany alumni to be honored Oct. 12-13 Oct 3, 2007
LINDSBORG -- Five Bethany College alumni will be honored during Homecoming 2007 for their contributions to school, sports and society ... Richard Hahn ('52), Charles Wanamaker ('67) and Curtis Griffin ('89) will be inducted into the Bethany College Athletic Hall of Honor in recognition of their noteworthy performances in athletics while attending the college ... A past member of the Bethany Board of Directors, Hahn received the Bethany College Alumni Award of Merit in 1982. (McPherson Sentinel, KS)
KCAC-leading Bethany College downs Lady Spires 4 games Oct 3, 2007
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Trumpeter to perform Thursday in Lindsborg Oct 2, 2007
LINDSBORG -- The public is invited to Bethany College alumni guest recital by local trumpeter Andrew Bishop at 7:30 p.m. Thursday at Presser Hall ... The second half of the program will feature the premiere performance of a piece Bishop created to honor his father, long-time Bethany College professor Roger Bishop ... He is a 2002 graduate of Bethany College. (McPherson Sentinel, KS)
Bethany's enrollment exhibits diversity Oct 2, 2007
LINDSBORG -- Bethany College's fall enrollment showed 75 percent of its students returned to campus and an increase of three full-time students from 2006. Bethany College has enrolled 537 students for 2007, including 512 full-time students ... he stable numbers of full-time students, along with increasing diversity in the student body, are positive indicators for the college's long-term growth, said Edward F. Leonard III, Bethany College president. (McPherson Sentinel, KS)
Bethel's defense shuts out Bethany Oct 2, 2007
LINDSBORG -- Bethany College ran into a wall Saturday night. Bethel College's defense was like a fortress, as the 14th-ranked Threshers handed the Swedes their first loss of the year, 20-0. (McPherson Sentinel, KS)
Swedes eye No. 14 Bethel Sep 29, 2007
LINDSBORG -- Jamie Cruce's Bethany College Swedes are relishing the role of the underdog. The Swedes are THE story in the KCAC so far this season by coming out of the gates with three straight wins after being picked to finish last in the preseason polls. (McPherson Sentinel, KS)
Bethany's Whetstone awarded national scholarship Sep 28, 2007
Whetstone, who has minors in theater and philosophy, is active in the Bethany College theater department. Two of his dramas, he Chrysalis State and own a Glass Elevator, were produced in the 2006 spring one-act festival on campus. (McPherson Sentinel, KS)
Bethany to sponsor singing workshop Sep 27, 2007
Bethany College music faculty will help prepare the singers for their respective district, and eventually state, honor choir auditions by rehearsing assigned audition pieces ... Following morning rehearsals, the Bethany College Choir will perform a demonstration. (McPherson Sentinel, KS)
Area students join Bethany's mock trial team Sep 27, 2007
LINDSBORG -- Lindsborg's Katie Greenup and Nicholas Farris, a freshman from Marquette, are Bethany College students who have recently formed the school's first-ever mock trial team for intercollegiate competition. After the team registers with the American Mock Trial Association, they will receive affidavits and facts for this season's mock criminal case. (McPherson Sentinel, KS)
Bethany's victory brings call from president Sep 25, 2007
LINDSBORG -- Minutes after Bethany College had fired the shot heard around the KCAC Saturday night at Anderson Field, Don Bengtson went up to undefeated Swede head football coach Jamie Cruce, cell phone in hand. amie, it's the president, Bengtson said. (McPherson Sentinel, KS)
Bethany Alumni Council welcomes new members Sep 23, 2007
LINDSBORG -- The Bethany College Alumni Council welcomed three new members, elected officers and heard committee reports on current and upcoming strategic projects at its recent fall meeting. The 21-member group met on campus recently and met with Bethany students and Bethany President Edward Leonard. (McPherson Sentinel, KS)
McPherson kickers sweep Bethany College Sep 21, 2007
It was total domination for McPherson College's soccer teams in their conference opener here Wednesday against intra-county rival Bethany College. The Mac women started things off with a 4-0 victory, scoring two goals in each half. (McPherson Sentinel, KS)
Rev. Ucko helping Bethany faculty Sep 21, 2007
LINDSBORG -- The Rev. Dr. Hans Ucko, an internationally known Swedish theologian and expert in interfaith issues, will be in residence at Bethany College this fall as Pearson Distinguished Professor of Swedish Studies ... On Oct. 2, Ucko will lecture at 7:30 p.m. at Lindquist Hall on the Bethany College campus ... The Pearson Distinguished Professor of Swedish Studies program is endowed by Gerald L. "Bud" Pearson of Okoboji, Iowa, a former member of the board of directors and longtime friend of... (McPherson Sentinel, KS)
Except for Saturday, coordinators are friends Sep 20, 2007
The opposing coordinators probably had plenty of other things to discuss from their association over the years that began when Barrows was the quarterbacks coach at Bethany College when Munoz was the quarterback a decade ago. He was a stud, Barrows said of his former quarterback and this week s opponent. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
Bethany player honored by NAIA Sep 19, 2007
LINDSBORG -- Bethany College defensive back Lane O'Connor earned national football honors for his play Saturday in the Swedes' 21-14 victory over Briar Cliff. O'Connor was named NAIA National Defensive Player of the Week. (McPherson Sentinel, KS)
Bethany football wins in final seconds Sep 18, 2007
SIOUX CITY, Iowa -- When Jamie Cruce played for Bethany College, finishes like this were the norm. Cruce played on two KCAC championship teams that always seemed to find a way to come up with some late-game magic. (McPherson Sentinel, KS)
FBI terror expert to speak Thursday at Bethany Sep 18, 2007
LINDSBORG -- The Bethany College Criminal Justice Department invites the public to attend a presentation by Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Special Agent Michael Miller ... He will share his experiences and expertise Sept. 20 at 7 p.m. in Burnett Center at Bethany College ... Also on Sept. 20, Miller will speak to Bethany College students, staff and faculty in a course titled errorism, Homeland Security, and America's Courts, taught by Dave Admire, associate professor of criminal justice. (McPherson Sentinel, KS)
Teaching toward a new title Sep 18, 2007
This woman from Colby earned her teaching degree from Bethany College at Lindsborg and her Master's degree from Friends University in Wichita. She is the wife of Duane Bristow and they have one son, Nolan. (Augusta Daily Gazette, KS)
Bethany kickers lose match Sep 16, 2007
-- Culver-Stockton handed Bethany College a pair of soccer losses Friday. Culver-Stockton won the men's game, 5-2. (McPherson Sentinel, KS)
Bethany volunteers lend their helping hands Sep 15, 2007
LINDSBORG -- More than 60 Bethany College students, faculty and staff members began their academic school year with a lesson in hands-on help. The volunteer group -- which included incoming freshmen, Bethany President Edward F. Leonard III and student-athletes from Bethany's volleyball, cheer, dance, men's basketball and golf teams. (McPherson Sentinel, KS)
Bulldog football team expects low-scoring affair Sep 15, 2007
The Bulldogs were edged 17-14 by intra-county rival Bethany College, while Wesleyan was clipped 13-8 by Bethel, a game that Mac coach Brian Ward predicted. think Bethel is the best team I've seen on film. (McPherson Sentinel, KS)
Bethany Swedes journey to Iowa Sep 15, 2007
LINDSBORG -- When the Bethany College Swedes take a road trip, they really take a road trip. The Swedes will travel more than 6 1/2 hours to Sioux City, Iowa, Saturday for their lone non-conference football game of the season. (McPherson Sentinel, KS)
Abilene graduate to be inducted into Kansas Wesleyan Hall of Fame Sep 15, 2007
She had to sit out a year to rehabilitate but with one year of eligibility left, she played at nearby Bethany College, also a member of the Kansas Collegiate Athletic Conference. That decision was difficult but necessary for her. (Abilene Recorder Chronicle)
Swedes invade Memorial Field to face Chargers Sep 15, 2007
Briar Cliff would like nothing better than to massage the Bethany College Fighting Swedes into a relaxed state of submission today at Memorial Field. The Kansas collegians invade Memorial Field (1 p.m. kickoff) for the non-conference affair with a 1-0 record after tripping McPherson College 17-14 last week. (Sioux City Journal)
Bethany students, Lindsborg community send care packages Sep 13, 2007
he packages are starting to roll in and they are a big hit, wrote 1st Lieutenant Matthew Mattison, United States Army, in an e-mail to his mother, Jo Ann Mattison, human resource director and payroll manager at Bethany College ... Community members are invited to continue to bring items for donation to Presser Hall on the Bethany College campus. (McPherson Sentinel, KS)
Volleyball Roundup--Bullpups split matches Sep 13, 2007
MCPHERSON COLLEGE -- At Lindsborg, McPherson College's Bulldogs could never get untracked in an intra-county volleyball dual with Bethany College Tuesday night. The Swedes dominated the first game 30-14 before the Bulldogs put up much more of a fight in the second game before the Swedes came away with a 30-28 win. (McPherson Sentinel, KS)
Bethany welcomes new faculty, assistants Sep 12, 2007
LINDSBORG -- Bethany College welcomes two new full-time, tenure-track professors, Adebanjo Oriade and Melissa Seacat; a new staff member with teaching duties, Jody Miller; and six new part-time instructors, Carol Brandert, Susan Cantrell, Jennifer Gage, Chad May, Irene Nielsen and Rebecca Sandoval-Kennedy. Oriade is an assistant professor of physics. (McPherson Sentinel, KS)
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More than 40 oil paintings and more than 80 prints will be displayed when Sandzn's 50th anniversary will be celebrated with an opening reception from 1-4 p.m. Sunday at 401 N. First on the Bethany College campus. Display hours are 1-5 p.m. Tuesday through Sunday until Oct. 30. (McPherson Sentinel, KS)
Celebrating 50 years of Birger Sandzn artwork Sep 9, 2007
Birger Sandzn emigrated from Sweden in 1894 with intentions of teaching two or three years at Bethany College and then returning to Europe ... What followed were three years that turned into 60 -- a marriage to Alfrida Leksell of McPherson, whom he discovered his first year at Bethany; the birth of his daughter Margaret in 1909; and more than 52 years as a teacher at Bethany College. (McPherson Sentinel, KS)
LINDSBORG -- The 50th anniversary of the Sandzen Gallery features three special exhibits of artwork. Sep 9, 2007
Sandzn wrote of his dreams for a small gallery in a 1902 letter to the President of Bethany College, Dr. Carl Aaron Swensson. For a time he hoped to build a small gallery on land he purchased, which adjoined his home on Second Street in Lindsborg. (McPherson Sentinel, KS)
McPherson, Bethany kick off season in grand fashion Sep 8, 2007
Win or lose here Saturday night, McPherson College coach Brian Ward and Bethany College coach Jamie Cruce expect to see each other in church on Sunday. Ward and Cruce make their head coaching debuts, ironically at their alma maters, at 7 p.m. at McPherson Stadium when the college football champion of McPherson County is crowned. (McPherson Sentinel, KS)
Here's some of the news you would miss in Thursday's edition! Sep 7, 2007
Sports briefs profiled are Bethany College men's and women's soccer and state volleyball rankings. 5. (McPherson Sentinel, KS)
PG East: Westinghouse grad wins Bethany QB derby Sep 6, 2007
Milton Joyner is entering his senior year at Bethany College with a chance to become the school's all-time leading receiver, but there's a good chance that won't happen. No, it's not that Joyner has been injured or isn't expected to perform well this season, it's just that he will probably throw a whole lot more passes than he'll catch. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
Washington Sunday: Jefferson-Morgan figures to be in hunt for volleyball title Sep 2, 2007
The most significant losses are twins Lindsay and Sarah Olson, who have moved on to Bethany College. "Our squad is dominated by seniors and sophomores," said Headlee. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
Bethany Lutheran donates $10,000 to Bethany College Aug 31, 2007
Bethany Lutheran donates 10,000 to Bethany College ... LINDSBORG -- Lindsborg's Bethany Lutheran Church recently celebrated its strong historical ties and annual rituals with nearby Bethany College. (McPherson Sentinel, KS)
Magazine's college ratings moves up Bethany College Aug 31, 2007
Magazine's college ratings moves up Bethany College ... LINDSBORG -- Small class sizes Bethany College offers its students recently helped the college attract national attention. (McPherson Sentinel, KS)
Geneva College has funds ready to fix wall at stadium Aug 31, 2007
Geneva opens its home schedule Sept. 22 against Bethany College. Even better news might be that the repair bill won't put a dent in the budget, said Geneva President Ken Smith, because the college recently received the final distribution of a gift from an anonymous donor. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
New faces at Canton-Galva Middle School Aug 30, 2007
Peppiatt earned her bachelor's degree in elementary education and early childhood special education from Bethany College ... Koelling earned her bachelor's degree in music education and vocal performance from Bethany College. (McPherson Sentinel, KS)
Lindsborg churches accept challenge Aug 30, 2007
LINDSBORG, -- Two friends were natural competitors at Bethany College ... Over the last 15 years, donations have been made to Habitat for Humanity, ELCA disaster relief and Bethany College, among others. (McPherson Sentinel, KS)
W.Va. schools make U.S. News list Aug 29, 2007
Only four West Virginia schools made U.S. News national rankings: West Virginia University lists among third-tier Best National Universities, while Bethany College, West Virginia State University and West Virginia Wesleyan College ranked on the third of four tiers of the Best Liberal Arts Colleges ... Last spring, Bethany College President G.T. Buck Smith was among 11 college presidents who made national headlines after denouncing the peer assessment aspect of the U.S. News rankings. (Charleston Gazette, WV -- News)
Area tour comes to an end Aug 24, 2007
Smoky Valley -- Coach Gary Sandbo might just revive the wedish Air Force days when he was an assistant coach at Bethany College. Sandbo has a new pilot in Chase Dippel, who was doing a lot of throwing the day we were at practice. (McPherson Sentinel, KS)