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Abilene Christian University
Volumo 78 Number 57
Wednesday June 6 1W0
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McCaleb wins mayor post
By Lucas W. Hendrlckoon
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Voters turned out in large numbers May 5
to express their desire for a change in city
leadership and elected Dr. Gary D. Mc-
Caleb vice president and dean of campus
life to a four-year term as mayor of
Abilene.
McCaleb garnered 7559 votes or 63
percent to defeat incumbent Dale
Ferguson who received 3629 votes or
3 1.5 percent.
McCaleb previously a two-term city
councilman said the 11642-voter turnout
and final outcome were both surprising
and reassuring.
"Those oeonle around me who were
conservative were saying maybe 8000
while others were saying maybe 10000"
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Mayoral candidate Gary McCaleb updates friends and fam-
ily on election night returns in his home May 5. McCaleb
Naming of new department positions
gives school faculty new direction
Personnel additions and changes arc
underway as four department chairs one
associate department chair one assistant
department chair two division directors
and a new band director are named for the
1990-91 school year.
The new department chairs will be Dr.
Daniel K. Brannan biology; Dr. Ed
George music; Dr. Jack Reese graduate
Bible and ministry; and Dr. Bill Wright
accounting.
Adam Hester will become associate
chair for the Drama Department and Dr.
Paul Piersall will become assistant chair
for the Music Department
Cheryl Bacon will become director of
the public relations division of the Jour-
nalism and Mass Communication
Department and John Daniel will become
the director of the instrumental division of
the Music Department.
Fred Allen will replace previous band
director Gary Lewis as director of bands.
Brannan assistant director of biology
came to ACU in 1988 with a bachelor's
degree in biology from the University of
New Mexico a master's degree in
microbiology from Ohio State University
and a doctorate in biology from the Urn-
'Othello' preview
for Beauchamp
Oy Robyn Stultz
Chief Photographer
A June 28 preview production of
Shakespeare's fOthello" will mark the
first theater performance ever produced in
the Beauchamp Amphitheater said Adam
Hester assistant professor of drama.
Three other performances will follow
the preview on June 29-30 and July 1 he
said.
The 8:30 p.m. showings will be free and
open to the public. Hester said theater-
goers are encouraged to bring picnic din-
ners and enjoy a casual evening of good
theater.
He said the 90-minutc production will
appeal to a variety of viewers because of a
few wording changes that remain true to
the verse but which updates archaic lan-
guage to modern English.
This particular production poses new
end exciting challenges Hester said
because of the uncontrolled outdoor en-
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AOU vice president victorious in city
McCaleb said. "But to have over 11000
come out showed that people were really
wanting a change."
Weldon E. "Bull" Hackney making his
second attempt at the office won 251
votes for 2 percent. Sharon Streeter who
pulled out of the race in the final weeks
received 108 votes for 1 percent.
Ferguson a retired businessman ran on
promises of being a "full-time mayor"
while McCalcb's view of the post remain-
ed one of a citizen representative to pro-
vide input to the government.
"Our style of city government doesn't
call for a full-time mayor" McCaleb said.
"We have a paid full-time city manager to
handle the business of the city.
"If people know the mayor is a volun-
teer and part-time more people will want
to get involved" he said.
vice president and
seat with 63 percent
vcrsity of New Mexico. He is replacing
Dr. John Little who will continue to
teach and serve as adviser for biology and
pre-health professions majors.
George assistant instrumental division
chairman came to ACU in 1969 with a
bachelor's and a master's degree in music
from ACU and a doctorate from the Uni-
versity of North Texas. He is replacing
Dr. Sally Reid who will return to full-
time teaching-.
Reese director of the Trine Sjarnes
Center for Preaching and Evangelism and
assistant professor of preaching came to
ACU in 1988. He has a bachelor's degree
in Biblecommunication from ACU a
master's in New Testament from ACU
and a doctorate in religion from the Uni-
versity of Iowa School of Religion. He is
replacing Dr. Bill Humble; who retired
this spring but will continue to teach
part-time and conduct research in the fall.
Wright professor of accounting began
teaching at ACU in 1956. He has a
bachelor's degree from ACU a master's
from Texas Tech University a doctorate
from the University of Texas and has
worked for several accounting firms. He is
replacing Dr. Dwayne Dowel) who is
to open season
Amphitheater
vironment.
The set designed by Lewis Fulks
chairman of the Drama Department is be-
ing constructed to withstand the possibili-
ty of wind and rain Hester said.
David Smith technical director and
playing the role of Othello will oversee
the building of the set which includes
towers reaching approximately 18 feet
high Hester said.
Smith a graduate student with a degree
in theater from Abilene is not concerned
about the uncertainty of being outdoors.
If a weather problem develops he said
the audience and performers will just have
to work together to overcome any possible
problems.
Another production challenge is sound
Hester said. The amphitheater will re-
quire the performers to use a higher con-
centration of projection.
He said they hope to use body mikes to
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The new post will not take much more
time than his City Council duties in the
past McCaleb said because he is already
familiar with the Abilene system.
"I already grasp how the city operates
and I don't intend to do it all myself" he
said. "I want to be able to input ideas
then walk away from it."
McCaleb said one of his goals for his
term will be to help Abilenians instill a
greater sense of community by encourag-
ing a higher level of citizen involvment in
the government.
He said the challenges for the next four
years will include continued economic de-
velopment for the Big Country and battl-
ing the threat of the "drugcrime pro-
blem" in Abilene.
After the election a minor controversy
arose out of the election returns.
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dean of campus life won the mayor's
of the vote.
returning to full-time teaching.
Piersall professor of music and director
of choral activities since 1986 is continu-
ing his role with ACU choral groups with
his promotion. He has a bachelor's degree
in education and a master's in vocal per-
formance from Central Washington Uni-
versity and a doctorate in vocal perfor-
mance from the University of Oregon.
Bacon director of alumni relations is a
'candidate for a doctorate from Texas Tech
University. She has bachelor's an(
master's degrees from ACU.
Daniel assistant professor ot music
joined the faculty in 1982. He has an ar-
tist's certificate from the University of
Michigan bachelor's degree from Ball
State University and a master's from the
University of Iowa. He directs the jazz
ensembles.
Allen assistant professor of music serv-
ed under Gary Lewis who has left to
become associate director of bands at tlw
University of Michigan in Ann Arbor
Mich. Allen has a bachelor's degree in
music education from ACU and a master's
in music from East Texas State Universi-
ty. He is ncaring completion of a doctorate
from Texas Tech University.
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Romancing the lines
Holly Sparlin senior from Dallas practices for Othello with Rob Marcolaln senior
from Grants N M. Thursday night in Sewell Theatre
race
Because of the uniformity of the vote
count in most precincts Ferguson and
Hackney both suggested that recounts of
the ballot boxes be m&de but neither
followed up on the request
McCaleb polled at least 60 percent of
the vote in every box except Box A in the
Sean Park area where he received 58.7
percent of the vote. McCalcb's best show-
ing was at Box J near the ACU campus
where he received 77 percent of the vote.
McCaleb said he didn't pay much atten-
tion to the recount suggestion and said
that after- conferring with election judge
Pauline Pittman he was convinced the
vote count was accurate and an attempted
recount would be pointless
"When you have a 4000-vote dif-
ference to think a recount would change
anything would be unrealistic" he said.
Outreach
ready for
students
By H. Todd Thomas
Editorial Assistant
University Outreach ACU's student
recruiting office is preparing for the first
E re-enrollment session for' students arriv-
ig in the fall.
128 students and their parents are
scheduled to arrive on campus Sunday
said Colleene Blaslngame admissions
counselor. It is hoped that more students
will arrive who did not sign up to pre-
enroll she said. About 1000 in-coming
students are planning to enroll she said.
University Outreach is still contacting
potential students added Bob Gomez
admissions counselor.
Pre-enrollment is an opportunity for
students and parents to familiarize
themselves with ACU's campus and its
policies.
There are fees for pre-enrollment. Stu-
dents may be housed in ACU dormitories
for $6 an evening and may pay $8.50 for a
two-meal ticket and $12.80 for a three-
meal ticket according to the pre-enrollment
schedule. The tickets will be sold
Sunday and Monday according to the
schedule.
Among the events enrolling students
will be involved in from Sunday-Tuesday
include a tour of the ACU campus devc-
tionals and tests.
Testing will take place on Sunday and
Monday. The battery of exams will begin
at 3:15 p.m. Sunday in Hart Auditorium
of the College of Biblical Studies Build-
ing. A sandwich reception at 5:15 p.m.
will follow the tests in the West Dining
Room of the McGIothlin Campus Center.
Those taking the ACU English Essay Ex-
am will meet in Hart Auditorium at 7
p.m. Tests on Monday will begin at 8
a.m. Students who were not able to test
earlier will have an opportunity Monday
at 1 p.m. according to the schedule.
Student ID card photos will be taken
Monday from 9 a.m.- 12 noon in Hardin
Administration Building Room 331 and
from 3:30-5 p.m. in the Administration
Building Room 312 according to the
schedule.
Tuesday students will be able to ac-
quire their test scores and register for fall
classes. During that time students may
finalize their enrollment according to the
schedule. If incoming students finalize
their enrollment according to the sched-
ule students need not attend final enroll-
ment sessions during Welcome Week.
Parents while on campus will be going
to special parenting seminars said Bias-
ingame These seminars are designed she
said to inform about policies and what
their children will be doing while atten-
ding ACU.
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Love Sex and Life p. 4
Dr. Sol Gordon delivered the
keynote address at the "Love Sex and
life Teen Pregnancy Project."
Special Olympics p. 3
"Special athletes overcoming dif-
ficult obstacles compete for more
than just another award.
Track p. 6
The Lady Wildcat trade team plac-
ed third at the NCAA Division II Na-
tional Outdoor Championships.
Visitors run afoul
of state troopers
TEXARKANA (AP) - Six Ohio
residents remain in jail after a state
trooper found 32 pounds of man--juana
in a rented truck Tuesday.
The trooper stopped the truck for
an alleged tnffic violation on US-
59 south of Texarkana said D.P.S.
officer Jewel Sullivan. The trooper
received permission to search the
truck and found drugs valued at
more than $25000 hidden among
furniture being taken to Ohio
Sullivan said.
Williams unveils
economic plans
SAN ANTONIO (AP) -Republican
gubernatorial nominee
Clayton Williams told oil producers
Tuesday he wants to diversify the
Texas economy and improve trade
between Mexico and possibly Brazil
and Czechoslovakia.
Williams who has' oil-related
business interests spoke to the
Texas Independent Producers and
Royalty Owners Association Con-
vention in San Antonio and said
that the state's economy needs new
investment like private companies.
Williams criticized democratic gu-
bernatorial nominee Ann Richards
saying she believes tax increases are
the first answer to every problem.
Texas lawmakers
pass school bill
AUSTIN (AP) - Lawmakers mov-
ed quickly Tuesday on the $528
million school finance reform plan.
They easily passed the fee and tax
increases needed to pay for it. This
included a quarter-cent increase in
state sales tax.
The Texas senate also passed a
separate bill outlining school fi-
nance reforms and a measure mak- ;
ing budget cuts and state budget
transfers.
Counties join list
for FEMA aid
WASHINGTON (AP) The Fed-
eral Emergency Management Agen-
cy the federal agency administering
relief to flood-ravaged areas in West
Texas expanded its program Tues-
day to include several more comi-
ties. FEMA has added Archer Cass
Freestone Houston Leon Mills
Walker and Wise counties to the
list of those eligible for public
assistance. Public assistance consists
of low interest loans and grants
given to local governments.
Chest pains force
Jackson to rest
SANTA MONICA CA (AP) -Rock
and Roll singer Michael
Jackson will stay in the hospital
Wednesday after suffering chest
pains Tuesday. Bob Jones a
spokesman for Jackson said the
cause of his chest pains has not yet
been determined but that stress
may have been a factor. The recent
deaths of fellow entertainer Sammy
Davis Jr. AIDS victim Ryan
White and Jackson's grandmother
could have caused such problems
said Jones
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