Director of EMILY's List named Obama White House communications director... Nov 23, 2008
" As expected, the White House press secretary will be Robert Gibbs, a top strategist on Obama's campaign who helped chart his leap from the U.S. Senate to the presidency. Dan Pfeiffer, the campaign communications director, will be deputy director of communications. The transition released these biographies: Ellen Moran, Director of Communications: Moran currently serves as executive director of EMILY s List, where she oversees the national staff and charts the overall strategic direction of the... (The Drudge Report)
Watertown sports notes Nov 20, 2008
The Wheaton College men s basketball team began its 2008-09 season by winning Plymouth State University s Days Inn of Campton Tip-Off Tournament over the weekend, downing Centenary College of New Jersey, 82-72, on Saturday before defeating the hosts, 69-60, on Sunday. Sophomore Anthony Coppola of Watertown, who starred for Watertown High School, was named most valuable player. (Watertown TAB & Press, MA)
Honored for service to our community Nov 20, 2008
Born in China to missionary parents, he graduated from Wheaton College in 1965 and from Gordon-Conwell Seminary in 968 with a master of divinity degree. Presently, Rev. Rockness is the senior minister at the First Presbyterian Church of Lake Wales where he has served since 1972. (Lake Wales News, FL)
Storm meets their match and then some Nov 18, 2008
WHEATON The Bureau Valley Storm met its match at McCully Stadium on the campus of Wheaton College, falling to the Elmhurst Immaculate Conception Knights 41-8. The loss ends the Storm s season at 10-2. (Princeton Bureau County Republican, IL)
Campus Visits: Boltz claims two wins in triangular Nov 17, 2008
The 184-pound wrestler had the only victory for Wheaton College in its 48-3 loss to Wisconsin-Whitewater, finishing with a 5-3 decision over David Casper. Boltz then claimed a 7-4 decision over Chicago s Stephen Hanzlick. (DeKalb Daily Chronicle, IL)
Local players lift NU's soccer team Nov 16, 2008
Ainscough's assistants include Framingham native James Greenslit, a former Wheaton College All-American and Rivers School star, and Newton North High All-American Adam Pfeifer, who was also a standout at Boston College. Sideris shines as Bentley freshman Bentley University field hockey midfielder Stephanie Sideris of Watertown has been selected as the Northeast-10 Conference Freshman of the Year and was also named to the conference's all-freshman team. (Boston Globe -- Sports)
Beverly goalie, back from injury, leads Framingham State to title Nov 16, 2008
Alvarez scores 14 for Wheaton It's been a tough season for talented Wheaton College sophomore Melida Alvarez (inset) of Saugus. Dogged by two sprained ankles and a bad back, among other maladies, Alvarez has missed six soccer games and seen reduced playing time. (Boston Globe -- Sports)
Storm falls in 2A quarterfinals Nov 16, 2008
WHEATON - The Bureau Valley Storm ran in to an unmovable object in the form of the Elmhurst Immaculate Conception Knights in the 2A quarterfinals Saturday at Wheaton College. The Knights (8-4) scored on each of four first half possessions and allowed BV only one first down on its way to a 41-8 quarterfinal victory. (Princeton Bureau County Republican, IL)
Storm's Ohlson pulling double duty between football and basketball Nov 15, 2008
Storm mom Vicki Sanden will be setting up a tent on the parking lot at the Billy Graham Center across the Street from Wheaton College s McCully Football Stadium. It s a BYO everything, and you re asked to bring extra to share. (Princeton Bureau County Republican, IL)
A Letter to my Grandchildren Nov 13, 2008
Dear Kemp grandchildren -- all 17 of you, spread out from the East Coast to the West Coast, and from Wheaton College in Illinois, to Wake Forest University in North Carolina. My first thought last week upon learning that a 47-year-old African-American Democrat had won the presidency was, "Is this a great country or not?". (Townhall.com)
Storm looks for a good day against the Knights Nov 13, 2008
Due to sloppy field conditions at IC s home field in Elmhurst, the game will played at 1 p.m. Saturday at nearby Wheaton College. Ohlson said that coming off the big win, which avenged the Storm s only loss this season, he is treating the week of preparation no differently than any other week through the season. (Princeton Bureau County Republican, IL)
Falcons invade NCAA tourneys Nov 11, 2008
Messiah (19-0-2) has advanced to five of the last six Final Fours, winning the 2005 national championship while advancing to last seasons title contest before falling to Wheaton College by a 1-0 score. The Falcons mens soccer side will have to do its damage on the road if it wants to add to its collection of five national championships, as Messiah (16-2-2) will travel to the University of Rochester this weekend for first- and second-round play. (Carlisle Sentinel, PA)
Thompson goes for two Nov 9, 2008
Thompson's Tremont cross country career will end after today's race, but he plans to continue running cross country and track he's a two-time IHSA state track champion at Wheaton College, a Christian school near Chicago, while majoring in pre-med or biology. He's decided against running at an NCAA Division I school because he doesn't feel he'd have enough time to devote to sports and a challenging curriculum. (Pekin Times, IL)
Enter the dragon Nov 9, 2008
One of 10 royal children, he was schooled in Bhutan before going to boarding schools in the United States, Wheaton College and then Oxford University. A bachelor, he has become, as his father was before him, the world's youngest monarch. (CNN -- International)
Obituaries for November 8, 2008 Nov 8, 2008
Deeply influenced by his summers at Camp of the Woods in the Adirondack Mountains, he enrolled at Wheaton College (Wheaton, IL), from which he graduated in 1951 and where he met his future wife, Barbara Jean Burda of Chicago. After marrying that August, they both pursued their graduate studies in the sciences at Columbia University, where he eventually earned his PhD in geochemistry in 1956. (Rockport Pilot, TX)
Big Dipper: Gaylord's Dipzinski 'guarding' the line for Wheaton College Nov 8, 2008
By Jeremy Speer Sports Editor Friday, November 7, 2008 1:59 PM EST Former Gaylord high standout tight end and defensive end Dan Dipzinski (62) moved to guard before this season for Wheaton College and now starts for one of Division IIIs top college football programs. Photo Courtesy of Wheaton College WHEATON, ILL. At the beginning of this offseason, Dan Dipzinski was placed on a diet that would make most of us envious. (Gaylord Herald Times, MI)
Mike Gartner '09 Earns CWPA Northern Division Player of the Week Honors Nov 5, 2008
Gartner helped power the No. 17 Bears to a 15-10 victory over the visiting M.I.T. Engineers during senior night at Balfour Natatorium at Wheaton College on Thursday evening. Shooting 56 percent for the year, Gartner is second on the team in scoring with 49 goals and picked his third Player of the Week award after earning the Sept. 15 and 29th honors. (Brownbears.com)
'Twilight' fans hungry for Nov. 21 film - but don't cut these scenes Nov 5, 2008
Swift is now in her freshman year at Wheaton College in Norton, Mass. There's as big a fan base there as there was back in Stratham. (Seacoast New Hampshire)
Nozzolio, Capanna slug it out for Senate seat Nov 2, 2008
Education: Bachelor's degree in political science and economic theory, from Wheaton College in 1988. Juris doctor degree from SUNY Buffalo in 1991. (Auburn Citizen, NY)
In final 72-hour push, they pound the pavement Nov 2, 2008
"We each take a side of the street," said Mr. Paine, who was adding some real world experience to the political science and communication degree he finished this spring at Wheaton College in Illinois. "I'm definitely excited. I think we can make a difference.". (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Chi-Hi teachers honor science students Nov 1, 2008
Megan would like to attend Luther or Wheaton College, but she is undecided about her area of study. Some of Megan s hobbies and interests include, dancing, singing, reading and acting. (Chippewa Falls Chippewa Herald, WI)
Crossed Wires: Using techniques more often found in textiles, jewelry maker Arline Fisch is still stretching artistic borders Oct 30, 2008
Perhaps it was fate that then led Fisch to take a teaching job at Wheaton College in Norton, Mass. That area of the state was home to several major jewelry manufactures (including Monet) at the time, and a lot of the people who worked in the factories had their own workshops where they did metal work at night, Fisch said. (Racine Journal Times, WI)
Equestrian opens season with record setting weekend Oct 28, 2008
Wellesley College, Boston University, Curry College, Wheaton College, Boston College, Tufts University, Stonehill College, Brandeis University, UMass Dartmouth, UMass Lowell, MIT and Bridgewater State College were participants in both shows over the weekend. Endicott will host the next IHSA show to be held on Saturday, November 2nd at Springtime Farm in Boxford, Mass. (Ecgulls.com)
McCain best choice to lead in these times Oct 27, 2008
They didn't teach you that at Wheaton College. "Mute" is what you should be. (DeKalb Daily Chronicle, IL)
Water Polo Defeats George Washington and Navy Oct 27, 2008
The Bears are back in action on Thursday, Oct. 30 when the squad takes on MIT at Wheaton College at 8:00 p.m.. (Brownbears.com)
Wayland grad kicking in his share of wins on Maine football team Oct 26, 2008
Local Search Site Search. THIS STORY HAS BEEN FORMATTED FOR EASY PRINTING. (Boston Globe -- Sports)
YESTERDAYS: Octogenarians enjoy first car ride Oct 22, 2008
Barbara S. Day of Hingham, recently attended a two-day alumnae leadership conference at Wheaton College. Robert Gaulrap, Jr., March Lane, Hingham, recently received a B.S. degree from the University of Northern Colorado during the summer quarter commencement. (Hingham Journal, MA)
Heavenly result for Devil-less Tampa Bay Rays Oct 22, 2008
Casual use of "devil" in team names and elsewhere troubles Christians who literally interpret Old Testament passages against witchcraft and the occult, said Larry Eskridge of the Institute for the Study of American Evangelicals at Wheaton College in Illinois. Yet there is little outcry for change. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- MLB)
XC | Unheralded recruit MacFawn already fitting in at Syracuse Oct 22, 2008
She wanted to pursue academics at Wheaton College in Illinois and leave her small-time athletic career behind. Graduating from Allegheny High School in western Maryland, MacFawn competed in Class 1A, the smallest division in the state. (Daily Orange, NY)
Max Lubin Earns CWPA Northern Division Rookie of the Week Oct 15, 2008
The Bears are back in action tonight, when they take on the Connecticut College Camels at 8:00 p.m. at Wheaton College in Norton, MA.. (Brownbears.com)
NIU organization to host Suzuki Workshop Nov. 8 Oct 14, 2008
Other clinicians involved in the Nov. 8 event are violinists Rachel Handlin, string program director at the Music Academy of Rockford College; Julie Maura, who directs the touring strings group at Wheaton College s community school; and Anne Baker Donahue, a teacher in the Schaumburg school district. Susan Breitner, piano teacher for both the NIU Suzuki piano program and Wheaton College s community school, teaches classes for piano students. (DeKalb Daily Chronicle, IL)
Sharry joins Sprague Nelson Oct 11, 2008
Prior to joining the agency, Sharry spent two years as assistant director of admissions at Wheaton College in Norton ... He is a graduate of Wheaton College. (Brookline TAB, MA)
V-ball looking to bounce back Oct 10, 2008
The Lady Rams started off the tournament by losing to Wheaton College and Smith College on Friday night. The next day didn't get any better, as the team lost its final two games to Plymouth State and the University of Massachusetts Dartmouth. (The Suffolk Journal, MA)
Robles, Berndt welcome additions to Breckenridge Oct 7, 2008
Sommer Robles, part-time elementary music instructor, holds a music and communications degree from Wheaton College, Wheaton, Ill. After graduating in 2005, Robles headed back to her hometown of Fergus Falls, Minn. (Wahpeton Daily News, ND)
Mustangs stroll past Dana Oct 5, 2008
"We gave up a couple big plays in the first half, but an interception by Aaron Klein (Wakefield, Neb.) early in the second half set the tone.''After the Mustangs got the wheels back on, the offense purred along on all cylinders as Ryan's juggernaut, fifth in the NAIA national rankings, improved to 4-0 with all the wins in conference action.Dana, facing perhaps the most grueling schedule in NAIA football over the past four weeks, tumbled to 1-4.Coach Bill Danenhauer's Vikings, after opening with... (Sioux City Journal, IO)
Rising fuel prices could affect March Madness Oct 4, 2008
Wheaton College, just west of Chicago, is considering shortening its basketball season by one game, though that is a last resort, Athletic Director Dr. Tony Ladd said. Other programs are considering similar measures, according to the Times report. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Fall season reaches half-way mark at Brookline High Oct 3, 2008
Over the weekend, coach Mike Dellamano s team traveled to Wheaton College, where they finished fifth against the top teams in EMass, including Acton-Boxborough and Chelmsford. Sam Neumann continues her assault on BHS record books, as she set a new 500-meter freestyle mark, bettering the old record by three seconds. (Brookline TAB, MA)
Virginia Annchen Gager-Jackson Oct 3, 2008
She was a graduate of the Masters School of Dobbs Ferry, N.Y., and went on to continue her education at Wheaton College. It was while living in Scarsdale that Annchen met Curtis H. Gager Jr., and the two were married on Sept. 8, 1956. (Wellesley Townsman, MA)
Personnel Announcement Sep 17, 2008
Admiral Ziemer received his bachelor's degree from Wheaton College. The President has nominated James W. Ceaser, of Virginia, to be a Member of the National Council on the Humanities, for the remainder of a six-year term expiring 01/26/14. (White House News Releases)
LETTER: Schools should be new state rep.s top priority Sep 14, 2008
We need to take advantage of this rare and unique opportunity to elect Mike Rotondi who has a long-term commitment to education, from his public school days in town, to a BA at Wheaton College to a Masters degree at Tufts University. This inherent commitment to education is further represented by many of the Rotondi family members who were all educated in the Stoneham and Winchester public schools. (Winchester Star, MA, MA)
Perillo: Get out and vote Sep 11, 2008
Mike Rotondi: In addition to having gone here to Stoneham High School, I have attended Wheaton College in Norton, Massachusetts. Interesting note on that, I was the first male class accepted to that school which changed to co-education back in 1988 so that was a very unique and character building experience. (Stoneham Sun, MA)
Nonprofits launch effort on 9/11 to boost volunteerism Sep 11, 2008
Students at Wheaton College in Norton, Mass. will spruce up parks and host recreational activities for a local group of special-needs kids. (Christian Science Monitor)
WWU's Schneider among nominees for 2008 NCAA Woman of the Year award Sep 10, 2008
College Conference of Illinois nsin Sarah Richardson Wheaton College (Illinois) (Division III) Soccer. College Hockey America Ashley King Wayne State University (Michigan) (Division II) Ice Hockey. (Wwuvikings.com)
COLUMN: Brain lock on this Tiger Sep 9, 2008
Scott Harrington was before all that, but the 1994 graduate did braze the trail for the success the Tigers have received since he joined the squad under the direction, now Wheaton College head coach Paul Carr, who was then guiding OA s fortunes. With Harrington at the head of the pack, the Tigers quickly moved their way back to the top. (Easton Journal, MA)
Kurek's goal wins it for CGA Sep 7, 2008
Connecticut College split two matches at Stonehill College, defeating Wheaton College, and losing to Stonehill. Wheaton defeated the Camels, 25-11, 25-16 and 25-15. (Yahoo News -- Auto Racing)
Local student performs internship for Grassley Sep 5, 2008
Sandager is a junior at Wheaton College in Wheaton, Illinois. He is majoring in math and business/economics. (Dallas County News, IA)
N.J. governor Whitman to headline Welty Gala Sep 4, 2008
She holds a Bachelor of Arts from Wheaton College in Norton, Mass. and is married to John R. Whitman. (Columbus Commercial Dispatch, MS)
College orientations get political Sep 2, 2008
Voter registration: Students staffed a table at Wheaton College in Norton, Mass ... Courtesy of Michael Dwyer/Wheaton College ... At Wheaton College in Norton, Mass. (Christian Science Monitor -- USA)
Clemons has been among the missing for Eagles Sep 2, 2008
The other practice squad rookies are sixth-round pick Andy Studebaker, the linebacker out of Wheaton College, cornerback Kyle Arrington, fullback Jed Collins, defensive tackle Mike Marquardt and cornerback Trae Williams, a fifth round pick of the Jaguars. First-year offensive tackle Chris Patrick (6-4, 280) of Nebraska also is on the squad. (The Delaware County Times, PA)
Cutdown Day: Eagles' Hunt for lead blocker is over Aug 31, 2008
Rookie linebacker Andy Studebaker, a pass rusher from Division III Wheaton College, was released. "We still think that Andy can play in this league eventually," Heckert said. (The Delaware County Times, PA)
Summer interns gain job experience at Virginia Uranium Aug 28, 2008
He is a student at Wheaton College in Wheaton, Ill. Their mother, Jenny, is a geologist for Virginia Uranium. (Chatham Star Tribune, VA)
Time for a rookie rundown Aug 25, 2008
" The only real questions about Jackson are whether he can stay healthy and how he would deal with the adversity of not getting the ball as much as he has in the preseason. Don't worry about the celebration stuff. Bryan Smith (3, DE, McNeese State): It will take some polish, but he looks a lot like another Derrick Burgess, the edge rusher the Birds should have re-signed after they went to the Super Bowl. With a few more pounds, Smith (6-2, 245) also should be able to set the edge in run defense.... (The Trentonian, NJ)
No ugly ducklings in this Birds nest Aug 25, 2008
Andy Studebaker (6c, LB, Wheaton College): Studebaker might be caught in the numbers crunch, as the Birds are loaded at linebacker. If he's released, someone will pick him up. (The Delaware County Times, PA)
Wheaton looking to Driscoll, Solomon, Sye on soccer field Aug 21, 2008
As freshmen, all three players were impact performers for the Wheaton College men's soccer team. Lexington High product Eric Driscoll was a defensive stopper and netted the winning goal in the conference final. (Boston Globe -- Sports)
Supernatural science: Why we want to believe Aug 19, 2008
"This may partly reflect opinions of Christians in the samples who take biblical sanctions against many 'paranormal' activities seriously," the Wheaton College researchers wrote. Cronk, the psychologist, did a small survey of 80 college students and found no connection between religiosity and paranormal belief. (MSNBC -- Environment)
Candidates for District 1 Aug 12, 2008
Education: PhD from Cambridge University (1999); law degree from Pepperdine University (1991); bachelor's degree from Wheaton College (1986). Occupation: Attorney; diplomat with State Department until 2007. (AZCentral -- News)
Buster Posey Top Candidate For Academic All-American Of The Year Aug 12, 2008
The top candidates for the College Division award include Sue Ackermann of Salisbury (Women's At-Large, Lacrosse), pitcher Maria Bye of St. Thomas (Softball), Gabe MacDougall of Lynn (Baseball), National Swimmer of the Year Josh Mitchell of Kenyon (Men's At-Large, Swimming), Sarah Richardson of national champion Wheaton College (Women's Soccer), National Player of the Year Troy Ruths of NCAA champion Washington (Mo. University (Men's Basketball), and Harlon Hill Trophy winner Danny Woodhead of... (Seminoles.com)
CNC Super Team - Softball 2008 Aug 9, 2008
Also a standout soccer and basketball player at HHS, Guenard will play softball at Wheaton College in Illinois. Name: Laura McDonough School: Braintree Grade: Junior Position: Shortstop Stats: McDonough certainly earned her keep amongst a highly competitive Braintree team this spring, hitting. (Abington Mariner, MA)
WHERE'S THE PARTY? University of Florida, Princeton Review says Aug 2, 2008
The book has 62 categories in all, including: Best Professors, Middlebury College in Vermont; Tastiest Campus Food, Wheaton College in Illinois; and Best Dorms, Loyola College in Maryland. The students happiest with their financial aid attend Princeton University, which also tops the list for the most beautiful campus, the survey found. (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)
Gators No. 1 again as Florida takes... Jul 30, 2008
The book has 62 categories in all, including: Best Professors, Middlebury College in Vermont; Tastiest Campus Food, Wheaton College in Illinois; and Best Dorms, Loyola College in Maryland. The students happiest with their financial aid attend Princeton University in New Jersey, which also tops the list for the most beautiful campus, the survey found. (CNN -- Law)
U of I on party list, Wheaton stays sober Jul 29, 2008
Meanwhile, the survey of 120,000 students says Wheaton College is second among "stone-cold sober schools." The nearly 3,000-student liberal arts college also is Number One for best food. The Princeton Review's annual guide, "The Best 368 Colleges," also ranks schools based on admissions, financial aid and environmental practices. (Crain's Chicago Business)
College guide unveils 'green' rankings Jul 29, 2008
The book has 62 categories in all, including tastiest campus food (Wheaton College in Illinois) and best dorms (Loyola in Maryland). The book's ratings and scores for each school also can be found on the company's website. (USA Today -- News)
A Long Tradition of Fringe Parties and Paranoia Jul 23, 2008
Despite this impressive showing, Wirt retired and the party quickly collapsed though as late as 1884 Jonathan Blanchard (founding president of the esteemed Christian institution, Wheaton College in Illinois) ran his own quixotic presidential campaign on the Anti-Masonic Ticket. Despite the abject failure of all the anti-Masonic agitators, in the last 180 years weve remained obviously free from the horrifying domination of Freemasonrythough some of the followers of todays... (Townhall.com)
Francis LaVaughn BrudtkuhlVisitation: 5-8 p.m., Wednesday, July 23, Ankeny Funeral Home in Ankeny. Services: 10:30 a.m., Thursday, July 24, Faith Baptist Church in Cambridge. Jul 23, 2008
She graduated from Muscatine High School and attended Wheaton College. She married E. Herbert Brudtkuhl on March 10, 1946, in Muscatine. (Muscatine Journal, IO)
'Sizzle: A Global Warming Comedy' to play at Woods Hole fest Jul 20, 2008
DiGiacinto hails from Hollis, N.H., and got her bachelor's degree from Wheaton College before heading to New York University's Graduate Musical Theater Writing Program, which she graduated from this past spring. "Alice's Adventures Underground," her adaptation of "Alice in Wonderland," is playing through next Saturday at the children's theater Andy's Summer Playhouse, in Wilton, N.H.. (Boston Globe)
