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The BANNER Volume XXXII Numberl California Baptist College September 11, 1987 Welcome New Students Indiana Jones Expedition Returns JB&3BMWI Senior Religion Major Brian Mott dusts off the findings of his day's dig during the summer archae- logical expedition to Timnah. Orientation Week Deemed Successful This summer was a time for three good men. Considered by many as mere civilians until the adventure began, Steve Wyrick, Professor of Old Testament and Hebrew here at Cal Baptist, Brian Mott, religion major, and Clint Ross, religion, were all divinely transposed into three workman, destined to participate in an archeological dig at Timnah, which is in the Shoresh Valley in the middle between Jerusalem and the South Coastal plain. The three men were sponsored by Southwestern Theological Seminary and the Hebrew University in Jerusalem. They participated in five weeks of They would start digging and finish Wyrick would like to see an archeological fund started He feels this is something different, unique, and quality. "Any student that comes through one of my classes should be able to compete with any other student from any other college." A normal day on the trip consisted of waking up at three o'clock in the morning and driving to the dig. Happy Campers "Camp Cal Baptist" produced many "happy campers". As 195 freshmen and transferring students trekked around the area, they were fully oriented into the Cal Baptist tradition, while meeting many new people. As one freshman observed, "The friends we meet here will be the friends we have all our lives." Many new students viewed Orientation as a kind of camp because of the opportunities it provided for fun and fellowship. Some of the transfer students felt uncomfortable because of the overwhelming majority of freshmen. The men, however, felt very comfortable to find out they were outnumbered by the women three to one. The week started on Saturday, August 29, with the President's Reception in Harden Square. It was a relaxing time when students could chat with faculty members while a harpist in the gazebo provided background music. The reception was followed by an informal dinner. Faculty members from different academic departments hosted tables so students and parents could acquaint themselves better *i* specific programs, o^ faculty member commented that the arrangement was more effective than it had been in the past. ' Sunday, Lifeline groups met for the first time. Each group held a forum where students and parents could express their emotions about leaving home or leaving students at school. Parents were never in the same groups as their students. The staff felt that the separation would allow people to express themselves more freely. Sunday evening, the students trekked up Mt. Rubidoux for worship. Monday, the new students went to Fiesta Village for waterslides and miniature golf. Tuesday, the students were vanned off to Dodger Stadium to watch another humiliating Dodger defeat Registration began for new students on Wednesday, September 2; returning students joined registration on Friday of the same week. After registration, the new students enjoyed a short retreat at Victory Ranch. The cheerleaders led a rally, "Light!" sang, and Randy McWhor- ter led two worship times at the retreat. The whole of Orientation Week was successufl in the eyes of both the organizers and the participants. Classes began for everyone on Tuesday, September 8. by David Alway digging at Timnah, and then they traveled to Egypt for six weeks where they saw, among other landmarks the Sphynx, the Pyramids, and the Statue of Ramses. While in Egypt, they visited the Cairo Museum, where all of King Tut's treasures are stored. The team aso visited the Isreali museum where the dead sea scrolls are displayed up around twelve noon. At five o'clock they attended a class on History, Archeology, or other interesting topics. All three men said, "It was a lot of hard work!" The Hebrew University had first choice at their findings and will research and study them in order to give out reports on the historical value and monetary value of the dig. The trip was the first of it's kind at ^ teara.s ^^ ^ eoa6mt fof Cal Baptist and Steve Wyrick said he a full year MoK ^ results wiU ^ hopes "it won't be the last." "History, Geography, Biblical In publicized The team uncovered an ancient skeleton that had been flattened, possibly by the Assyrian raids in 701 B.C. or the Babylonians in 586 Dr. Stephen Wyrick, leader of the summer archaelogical expedition to the Biblical sight of Timnah, and Cal Baptist student Clint Ross are pictured here at the Great Pyramids of Egypt, one of the many sights visited during the class. terpretation, and Sociological factors are experienced first hand by the student" by Don Alexander Brian Mott, senior religion major, said "It was the trip of a liftime, if you get a chance to go, go! Stories in the Bible really came alive." Mott also said he "felt American tourists were treated below par," but that he learned a lot through observing men and women on the street Clint Ross, also a senior religion major, said "The two biggest thisgs I learned on the trip were this: No matter how bad everything else in the world around us seems, God is still in Control, and as far-fetched as His piomises may seem, they are still faithful and true." Both Brian and Clint said that "It was incredible and interesting to see the fun side of Dr. Wyrick." Cal Baptist was the only Christian College represented at the dig, and our prescence was indeed positive. If you would like to take on an adventure like mis one next summer, simply contact the Indiana Jones Team of Steve Wyrick, Brian Mott, and Clint Ross, to experience firsthand what "pick up mat shovel" really means. *K ■■>
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Title | The Banner, Vol. 32 No. 1 - September 11, 1987 |
Subject | California Baptist University -- Students -- Periodicals. College student newspapers and periodicals -- California. |
Description | The Banner is the student newspaper of California Baptist University. It has been in continuous publication since 1952. |
Creator | California Baptist University |
Date | September 11 1987 |
Type | Text |
Language | en |
Rights | Copyright California Baptist University. All Rights Reserved. |
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Title | 1987-09-11-001 |
Transcript | The BANNER Volume XXXII Numberl California Baptist College September 11, 1987 Welcome New Students Indiana Jones Expedition Returns JB&3BMWI Senior Religion Major Brian Mott dusts off the findings of his day's dig during the summer archae- logical expedition to Timnah. Orientation Week Deemed Successful This summer was a time for three good men. Considered by many as mere civilians until the adventure began, Steve Wyrick, Professor of Old Testament and Hebrew here at Cal Baptist, Brian Mott, religion major, and Clint Ross, religion, were all divinely transposed into three workman, destined to participate in an archeological dig at Timnah, which is in the Shoresh Valley in the middle between Jerusalem and the South Coastal plain. The three men were sponsored by Southwestern Theological Seminary and the Hebrew University in Jerusalem. They participated in five weeks of They would start digging and finish Wyrick would like to see an archeological fund started He feels this is something different, unique, and quality. "Any student that comes through one of my classes should be able to compete with any other student from any other college." A normal day on the trip consisted of waking up at three o'clock in the morning and driving to the dig. Happy Campers "Camp Cal Baptist" produced many "happy campers". As 195 freshmen and transferring students trekked around the area, they were fully oriented into the Cal Baptist tradition, while meeting many new people. As one freshman observed, "The friends we meet here will be the friends we have all our lives." Many new students viewed Orientation as a kind of camp because of the opportunities it provided for fun and fellowship. Some of the transfer students felt uncomfortable because of the overwhelming majority of freshmen. The men, however, felt very comfortable to find out they were outnumbered by the women three to one. The week started on Saturday, August 29, with the President's Reception in Harden Square. It was a relaxing time when students could chat with faculty members while a harpist in the gazebo provided background music. The reception was followed by an informal dinner. Faculty members from different academic departments hosted tables so students and parents could acquaint themselves better *i* specific programs, o^ faculty member commented that the arrangement was more effective than it had been in the past. ' Sunday, Lifeline groups met for the first time. Each group held a forum where students and parents could express their emotions about leaving home or leaving students at school. Parents were never in the same groups as their students. The staff felt that the separation would allow people to express themselves more freely. Sunday evening, the students trekked up Mt. Rubidoux for worship. Monday, the new students went to Fiesta Village for waterslides and miniature golf. Tuesday, the students were vanned off to Dodger Stadium to watch another humiliating Dodger defeat Registration began for new students on Wednesday, September 2; returning students joined registration on Friday of the same week. After registration, the new students enjoyed a short retreat at Victory Ranch. The cheerleaders led a rally, "Light!" sang, and Randy McWhor- ter led two worship times at the retreat. The whole of Orientation Week was successufl in the eyes of both the organizers and the participants. Classes began for everyone on Tuesday, September 8. by David Alway digging at Timnah, and then they traveled to Egypt for six weeks where they saw, among other landmarks the Sphynx, the Pyramids, and the Statue of Ramses. While in Egypt, they visited the Cairo Museum, where all of King Tut's treasures are stored. The team aso visited the Isreali museum where the dead sea scrolls are displayed up around twelve noon. At five o'clock they attended a class on History, Archeology, or other interesting topics. All three men said, "It was a lot of hard work!" The Hebrew University had first choice at their findings and will research and study them in order to give out reports on the historical value and monetary value of the dig. The trip was the first of it's kind at ^ teara.s ^^ ^ eoa6mt fof Cal Baptist and Steve Wyrick said he a full year MoK ^ results wiU ^ hopes "it won't be the last." "History, Geography, Biblical In publicized The team uncovered an ancient skeleton that had been flattened, possibly by the Assyrian raids in 701 B.C. or the Babylonians in 586 Dr. Stephen Wyrick, leader of the summer archaelogical expedition to the Biblical sight of Timnah, and Cal Baptist student Clint Ross are pictured here at the Great Pyramids of Egypt, one of the many sights visited during the class. terpretation, and Sociological factors are experienced first hand by the student" by Don Alexander Brian Mott, senior religion major, said "It was the trip of a liftime, if you get a chance to go, go! Stories in the Bible really came alive." Mott also said he "felt American tourists were treated below par" but that he learned a lot through observing men and women on the street Clint Ross, also a senior religion major, said "The two biggest thisgs I learned on the trip were this: No matter how bad everything else in the world around us seems, God is still in Control, and as far-fetched as His piomises may seem, they are still faithful and true." Both Brian and Clint said that "It was incredible and interesting to see the fun side of Dr. Wyrick." Cal Baptist was the only Christian College represented at the dig, and our prescence was indeed positive. If you would like to take on an adventure like mis one next summer, simply contact the Indiana Jones Team of Steve Wyrick, Brian Mott, and Clint Ross, to experience firsthand what "pick up mat shovel" really means. *K ■■> |