Goodbye to an old friend Apr 9, 2008
For more than 20 years, he was a regular on the chain gang at McPherson High and McPherson College football games. When the Junior Olympics program was going strong, Johnny was involved working at meets. (McPherson Sentinel, KS)
Alumni Update Apr 8, 2008
College: McPherson College. The 6-foot-1, 245-pound linebacker signed with the Bulldogs and transferred to the NAIA school for the spring semester. (Lodi News Sentinel, CA)
Mac hires new coach Apr 4, 2008
Swartzendruber on Wednesday was announced as the new head men's basketball coach at McPherson College, succeeding the retiring Roger Trimmell, who stepped down after 26 years and 371 victories ... We are pleased to have Tim Swartzendruber coming on board as the head coach of our men's basketball program, McPherson College Athletic Director LaMonte Rothrock said ... Swartzendruber actually got his start in coaching as an assistant under McPherson College graduate Don Cameron at Newton High School... (McPherson Sentinel, KS)
Fuddy Meers: the absurd journey of an amnesiac with adult flair Apr 2, 2008
McPherson College theatre major Mary Hughes will present Fuddy Meers at 7:30 p.m. April 3-5 at in Mingenback Theatre, located on the campus ... Bowman, assistant professor of theatre at McPherson College ... For more information or to make reservations please call the McPherson College Box Office at (620) 242-0444 or e-mail. (McPherson Sentinel, KS)
Here's what you've missed in today's Sentinel. Mar 30, 2008
McPherson College presents Mohler Lecturer Andy Murray. 2. (McPherson Sentinel, KS)
Special response training Mar 28, 2008
The structure is scheduled for demolition in the near future for expansion of the McPherson College campus ... As McPherson College continues to expand, additional training sessions will be scheduled in the area. (McPherson Sentinel, KS)
Random Facts -- Get to know the McPherson Arts Council Mar 23, 2008
Art and Lecture series sponsored by McPherson College and McPherson Arts Council, Inc.. Artist Sean Kirschner, a music composer and pianist from California will perform in mid-to-late September at Mingenback Theatre on the McPherson College campus. (McPherson Sentinel, KS)
Doffing inks Mar 21, 2008
Katherine Katie Doffing of Conway Springs has signed letters of intent for softball and cheerleading with McPherson College for the 2008-2009 school year ... We are very happy to have Katie as a member of the Bulldog nation and as a student here at McPherson College ... I am very excited that Katie is joining our squad, said Anita Parks, McPherson College cheer/dance coach. (McPherson Sentinel, KS)
CVB receives story-telling grant Mar 21, 2008
Transcriptions and CD's of the interviews will be provided to the McPherson Museum, McPherson Public Library, McPherson High School Library, McPherson County Courthouse, Central Christian College, McPherson College and the Kansas Historical Society. Members of the project staff are Janette Hess, Cindy Baldwin, Cheryl Tschudin and Pam Jumonville. (McPherson Sentinel, KS)
Honors for Bersuch Mar 20, 2008
McPherson College catcher Courtney Bersuch was named the KCAC and NAIA Region IV softball Player of the Week for her play during the week of March 10-16. Bersuch finished the week a perfect 8 for 8 at the plate with four doubles, three home runs, 14 runs batted in and seven runs scored in three games played. (McPherson Sentinel, KS)
Central, Mac netters split dual Mar 20, 2008
Central Christian College and McPherson College split an intra-city tennis dual Tuesday, with the Tiger men winning 5-4 and the Mac women returning the favor by the same score. CCC's men received singles wins from Kyle Arnold and Doug Jackson, and a doubles win from the team of Arnold and Adam Taylor. (McPherson Sentinel, KS)
Mac's Ward adds 11 transfers Mar 19, 2008
McPherson College has announced the addition of 11 junior college transfers who have joined the Bulldog football program for the spring semester of the 2008-2009 school year ... We really worked hard this year to get the right type of person when we targeted our mid-year transfers, McPherson College head coach Brian Ward said ... Above all, we were looking for individuals who would be a good fit for McPherson College. (McPherson Sentinel, KS)
MC tabs Prescott Mar 18, 2008
McPherson College has announced the hiring of Shelly Prescott as the new head women's basketball coach, effective immediately. Earlier today (Sunday), we introduced our new head women's basketball coach to the team, said LaMonte Rothrock, McPherson College Dean of Students/Athletic Director ... I am pleased, along with the team, to announce that Shelly Prescott has accepted the position as the head women's basketball coach for McPherson College. (McPherson Sentinel, KS)
Bailey's double paces ‘Dogs Mar 18, 2008
It's easy to see why McPherson College had one of its best-ever men's cross country teams this past fall. The Bulldogs showed a lot of depth in the distance events in Saturday's McPherson College Invitational Track and Field Meet at chilly McPherson Stadium ... McPherson College scored 62 points to take fourth. (McPherson Sentinel, KS)
Hicks won't return to Mac for second season Mar 16, 2008
It was announced by McPherson College officials late Friday that Marcus Hicks will not return to head the women's basketball program for a second season. In making the announcement to the campus community, Dean of Students/Athletics Director LaMonte Rothrock said, Earlier today, I met with the women's basketball team to inform them that Marcus Hicks would not be returning as the coach next season. (McPherson Sentinel, KS)
Barton takes Mac post Mar 16, 2008
McPherson College has announced the hiring of Susan Barton as the new head women's volleyball coach, effective immediately. We are fortunate to find a coach of Susan's caliber to head our volleyball program, said LaMonte Rothrock, McPherson College Dean of Students/Athletic Director, in making the announcement ... Susan has a good grasp about athletics at McPherson College and our goals in recruiting and graduating outstanding student-athletes. (McPherson Sentinel, KS)
Mac adds two for soccer team Mar 15, 2008
McPherson College has announced the recent signings of Anthony Baldi and Jose Arenas of Laramie County Community College in Cheyenne, Wyo. to soccer letters of intent for the 2008-2009 school year. (McPherson Sentinel, KS)
CCC men snare win Mar 15, 2008
CCC and McPherson College hook up at 5 p.m. Tuesday at Wall Park and Challengers Park. Comments. (McPherson Sentinel, KS)
One more to go Mar 9, 2008
All five starters on that team played collegiate basketball this year, Marlies Gipson and Ashley Sweat at Kansas State, Brette Ulsaker at Washburn, Jamie Sims at McPherson College and Kendra Schaefer at Baker. The outcome was simply stunning, as Bullpup coach Chris Strathman crafted together a masterful game plan that left the T-Birds totally flummoxed. (McPherson Sentinel, KS)
Mac signs three for soccer Mar 8, 2008
McPherson College has announced the recent signings of three women's soccer players to letters of intent ... I'm very pleased to announce the addition of Shelly Brandt to our soccer program for the 2008 season, McPherson College coach Robert Talley said ... I am very excited to add Diana to our soccer family at McPherson College, Talley said. (McPherson Sentinel, KS)
Lady Tigers win second game to earn split Mar 7, 2008
Central will play in the McPherson College tournament this weekend, with games Friday at 1 and 5 p.m., and then games at 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. Saturday. Comments. (McPherson Sentinel, KS)
The Arts this week Mar 2, 2008
McPherson College assistant professor of art Ann Zerger recently had a sculpture juried into the 75th National Sculpture Exhibition. Her piece, entitled Arrival, will be on display in at the NSS Park Avenue Atrium in New York from Feb. 18 to May 30. (McPherson Sentinel, KS)
Bulldog cagers playing semifinal games today Mar 2, 2008
For the first time in school history, McPherson College has both basketball teams in the semifinals of the KCAC Postseason Tournament. The women are playing at 2 p.m. today in Winfield against Southwestern, while the men are on the road to Wichita for a 7 p.m. showdown with Friends. (McPherson Sentinel, KS)
Pancake Festival Saturday Mar 1, 2008
To fix such a large quantity of food, 100 people are expected to help, which not only includes the Noon Club Kiwanis Club members, but also McPherson College students, Light Capitol Kiwanis members, the Morning Club Kiwanis Club and Special Olympians. The team will run four custom grills and use a drill press donated by NCRA to mix 30 quarts of batter at a time. (McPherson Sentinel, KS)
Family drama, Senior project gives Tylers opportunity to work together in ‘Retreat From Moscow' Feb 29, 2008
Family members, Rick and Karlene Tyler and their son, Alex, will act in the drama at 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday and also on March 7-8 at Mingenback Theatre at McPherson College ... For reservations call the McPherson College box office at 242-0444. (McPherson Sentinel, KS)
Mac men play at Wesleyan tonight Feb 29, 2008
McPherson College men's coach Roger Trimmell must feel like he's preparing for the last supper. He knows it's either going to be tonight, Saturday or maybe even Tuesday. (McPherson Sentinel, KS)
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Karlene, Rick and Alex Tyler will portray the dysfunctional family in Retreat From Moscow this Friday and Saturday and March 7-8 at McPherson College. Comments. (McPherson Sentinel, KS)
Independence lineman eager to play collegiate football Feb 29, 2008
Collins had also been looking at three other NAIA schools in the Midwest, including McPherson College (McPherson, Kan. Iowa s Morningside College and South Dakota s Sioux Falls College. (Glendale Star, AZ)
Trimmell will be missed Feb 28, 2008
Trimmell on Tuesday announced that he was retiring from coaching at McPherson College. He's often referred to as the Father of Dogball, complete with his cornea-burning red jacket that he wears only on special occasions. (McPherson Sentinel, KS)
Mac College theatre to present ‘The Retreat from Moscow' Feb 26, 2008
The McPherson College theatre department presents William Nicholsen's Retreat from Moscow in Mingenback Theatre at 7:30 p.m. on Feb. 29, March 1 and March 7-8 ... For more information or to make reservations please call the McPherson College Box Office at 242-0444. (McPherson Sentinel, KS)
Martin signs with MC Feb 20, 2008
Kelsie Martin, expected to be a mainstay for the McPherson High softball team this spring, has signed a letter of intent with McPherson College. Martin figures to do a bulk of the catching for the Bullpups this season, though she also can play first base. (McPherson Sentinel, KS)
Bulldogs at Ottawa tonight Feb 17, 2008
McPherson College's men, who play tonight at first-place Ottawa, have been holding on to sixth place in the KCAC like a dog guarding its bone ... McPherson College 8-7 ... McPherson College 9-6. (McPherson Sentinel, KS)
McPherson College launches local campaign for student scholarships Feb 17, 2008
McPherson College kicked off its 2008 Local Business Campaign with a luncheon for area volunteers on Thursday, Feb. 7 ... Local businesses will receive a call from a community volunteer or one of McPherson College's Project Connect student callers ... Businesses will be asked to support this year's annual scholarship fund drive to assist McPherson College students. (McPherson Sentinel, KS)
Porter sets designs on art career Feb 17, 2008
Wayne Conyers, McPherson College profesor of art, judged at the competition. It always feels good to be recognized for something you do, Porter said. (McPherson Sentinel, KS)
Mac men clip Falcons Feb 16, 2008
Going up against McPherson College's befuddling matchup zone, the Falcons launched 30 of their 58 shots from beyond the arc ... McPherson College 8-7 ... McPherson College 9-6. (McPherson Sentinel, KS)
Trolley a possibility for McPherson CVB Feb 16, 2008
I could see the trolley being used when there is an auto restoration program at McPherson College and spouses want to go downtown to shop, Casey said. Casey also hopes to create a holiday tour that will run in December in McPherson. (McPherson Sentinel, KS)
Bulldogs lose on 75-foot shot in OT Feb 12, 2008
Carol Swenson, McPherson College Sports Information Director, had to look at the tape twice just to be sure. Moments after Saint Mary's stunning 55-52 overtime victory over McPherson College Saturday at a shocked Sport Center, Swenson confirmed the spot from where the Spires' DeMario Newton let fly with a frozen-rope 2-iron that swished through the basket -- his only points of the game. (McPherson Sentinel, KS)
Mac women stay in 4th Feb 12, 2008
McPherson College 8-6 ... McPherson College's women protected their homecourt playoff position by protecting their homecourt Saturday night. (McPherson Sentinel, KS)
Nelson captures best of show at Congressional Art Competition Feb 12, 2008
Wayne Conyers, McPherson College professor of art, judged the competition. Conyers stressed the subjectiveness of awarding prizes at an art competition. (McPherson Sentinel, KS)
BLAM gives social options to middle school students Feb 9, 2008
While the sight of 65 excitable teenagers at the Friday night showing of the McPherson College production of Honk ... That went seamlessly so we appreciated McPherson College and Rick Tyler for letting us to do that, Allmon said. (McPherson Sentinel, KS)
Discovering Thailand Feb 9, 2008
Every year, Herbert Smith, professor of Religion and Philosophy at McPherson College, comes up with an interesting place for students to visit. In January, six McPherson College students traveled to Thailand, also known as, the land of smiles ... McPherson College student Brett Whitenack told of his experiences. (McPherson Sentinel, KS)
Lady Spires look pretty (good) in pink Feb 9, 2008
Both Saint Mary squads will continue KCAC play as they hit the road on Saturday and travel to McPherson College. The women s game starts at 5 p.m. with the men to follow. (Leavenworth Times, KS)
Defense keys Bulldogs' KCAC surge Feb 6, 2008
Right after the McPherson College men's 66-54 basketball victory here Saturday over intra-county rival Bethany College, McPherson High boys coach Kurt Kinnamon was in the office of his mentor. Kinnamon, a former Bulldog standout, wanted to pick Mac coach Roger Trimmell's brain about the strafing matchup zone that has vaulted his team into the thick of the KCAC playoff race. (McPherson Sentinel, KS)
Congressional art exhibit at VAAM Gallery through February Feb 6, 2008
Wayne Conyers, chair person of the McPherson College Art Department, will judge the art work. Conyers has served on the panel of judges for the Kansas Scholastic Art Exhibition and has judged work for the Wichita Oil Painters Guild and the National Aesthetics Exhibition. (McPherson Sentinel, KS)
Brewer, Woody spark Mac women by Swedes Feb 5, 2008
It was evident here Saturday that Bethany College women's coach Greg Mittlesteadt was going to make McPherson College defeat his Swedes with its guard play. The Swedes totally collapsed on Bulldog inside players Whitney Pegram and Becky Bratcher from the opening whistle with a dragnet of three to four players. (McPherson Sentinel, KS)
Stewart again a nightmare for Bethany Feb 5, 2008
If McPherson College's Tyler Stewart played every game against Bethany College, he would be in the running for the KCAC's Most Valuable Player ... McPherson College 7-5 ... McPherson College 7-5. (McPherson Sentinel, KS)
Laydon named Interim Provost and Dean of McPherson College Feb 5, 2008
Dr. Harold (Hal) Laydon is serving as interim Provost and Dean of the Faculty for McPherson College. This appointment will provide experienced academic leadership during Dean Dr. Eells' medical treatment and recovery. (McPherson Sentinel, KS)
Tough losses for Swede cagers Feb 2, 2008
The Swedes had entered the night tied for fourth place with McPherson College at 5-5. But the Coyotes basically dominated the game, up 10 at the half and then outscored the Swedes by another 10 in the second half. (McPherson Sentinel, KS)
Mac student art show continues through February Jan 31, 2008
The student artists from McPherson College that are featured at the Visual Arts Alliance of McPherson (VAAM) Art Gallery in the Opera House will be showcased through the month of February. The artwork includes paintings, drawings, photography, ceramics, jewelry and product design from the graphic arts department at the college. (McPherson Sentinel, KS)
Mac thinclads shine Jan 30, 2008
LAWRENCE Led by solid efforts in the middle distances, the McPherson College track and field team competed in the KU Jayhawk Invitational this past weekend in Lawrence. Brent Bailey, Israel Ortiz, and Shaun Griffin each ran new collegiate personal bests at 1,000 meters, the 1-mile, and 3,000 meters, respectively. (McPherson Sentinel, KS)
District art collection reappraisal will have to wait Jan 30, 2008
The revised plan is to build an eight-court complex to satisfy needs of the high school and McPherson College following the city of McPherson's decision to not become involved in the project. The facility would be used by the Mac Advantage tennis club and the McPherson Recreation Commission over the summer months. (McPherson Sentinel, KS)
‘What's right with Kansas' topic of Main Street speaker Jan 25, 2008
Tuesday night, he presented the subject at the McPherson Main Street Annual Dinner in Mingenback Theatre at McPherson College. I hate the slogan, Kansas - It's bigger than you think,' Rebein said, saying it implies that it was ever small and unimportant. (McPherson Sentinel, KS)
Men of McPherson Jan 25, 2008
After serving in the Navy during Vietnam, Unruh attended and graduated from McPherson College with a degree in Business Management and Accounting. He received a Doctorate in International Trade from Milan University in the late 70s and worked as an International Purchasing Agent for Hesston Corporation for 20 years before retiring early. (McPherson Sentinel, KS)
CCC women lose by one Jan 24, 2008
He'd seen the Eagles roar back from a 22-point deficit earlier this year against McPherson College at the Sport Center, only to wind up losing the game by one. So even with his Lady Tigers up 47-30 at the half here Tuesday, he knew a victory wasn't in the bag. (McPherson Sentinel, KS)
Swedes picked to repeat as KCAC champions Jan 24, 2008
Three KCAC schools Bethel College, McPherson College and Southwestern College do not offer baseball as a varsity sport. Comments. (Leavenworth Times, KS)
Here's what you've missed in today's Sentinel. Jan 23, 2008
a children's musical based on Hans Christian Anderson's "The Ugly Duckling" is set to perform at McPherson College. 3. (McPherson Sentinel, KS)
Mac cagers post key wins Jan 19, 2008
But he knows his McPherson College Bulldogs have to turn right around and play another of the KCAC's best here Saturday. The Bulldogs remained in the thick of the conference basketball race at the Sport Center with a shocking second half, as they overcame a 34-32 halftime deficit with an amazing 48-21 second-half run. (McPherson Sentinel, KS)
Bulldogs win in overtime Jan 12, 2008
LEAVENWORTH Zach Kimble's putback with six seconds left enabled McPherson College to tie Saint Mary and force overtime, and from there it was all Bulldogs, as they came away with an important 74-64 road victory Thursday. Kimble had not scored in the game until that basket. (McPherson Sentinel, KS)
CVB welcomes two new board members Jan 11, 2008
Hiring of an intern to produce a DVD of attractions in McPherson from McPherson College. An update on the possible purchase of a trolley to be used by the CVB for tours and transportation during festivals in town. (McPherson Sentinel, KS)
USM teams swept in KCAC play Jan 11, 2008
TIMES PHOTO/HANK LAYTON University of Saint Mary junior D Mario Newton (32) shoots a jumper during the Spires 74-64 overtime loss to McPherson College on Thursday night. LEAVENWORTH Both University of Saint Mary basketball teams remained winless in the KCAC following a sweep by McPherson College on Thursday. (Leavenworth Times, KS)
CCC women win; host Mac tonight at Pyle Jan 8, 2008
The Lady Tigers are now 8-2 and have a huge game tonight at Pyle Complex, as McPherson College comes over for the second game of the home-and-home series. Mac won the first meeting 81-61 at the Sport Center. (McPherson Sentinel, KS)
Tyler Tank signs with Mac College Jan 7, 2008
McPherson College has announced the recent signing of Tyler Tank of Austin, Texas, to a soccer letter of intent for the 2007-2008 school year ... I'm very pleased that Tyler decided to continue his playing career at McPherson College, McPherson coach Doug Quint said ... A McPherson College Presidential Scholar, Tank plans to major in business and accounting. (McPherson Sentinel, KS)
Improvisation key for jazz players Jan 7, 2008
The MHS Jazz Band kicks off the Salt City Big Band concert at 3 p.m. Sunday at Brown Auditorium, McPherson College. Comments. (McPherson Sentinel, KS)
No rust for Bullpup boys Jan 6, 2008
First-year Ark City coach Ben Proctor, who was a standout for Roger Trimmell at McPherson College, burned two timeouts before his team ever scored a point and it was 22-7 by the end of the first quarter and 44-16 at the half. Eleven Bullpups scored, led by Tanner Hawkinson with 15 points. (McPherson Sentinel, KS)
Weather topped headlines of 2007 Jan 3, 2008
McPherson College head men's basketball coach Roger Trimmell received a flaming-red jacket in honor of his 25 years at McPherson College ... Travis Walker and Amy Porter were crowned McPherson College Homecoming King and Queen Oct. 13. (McPherson Sentinel, KS)
