Bryan College Triangle

by Lana Douglas
Photo Editor

What is the most important thing to college students? Money, of course. When it comes to this year’s senior trip to Charleston, S.C. it isn’t any different, except the most important thing is having fun – followed closely by saving money

Right now, the cost for senior trip is going to be around $20 to $30, according to senior Britney Weber, senior class vice president and senior trip planner. In past years, the price for senior trip was about $88 for the Senior Trip to Florida and $400 for the senior cruise.

“Money does have a factor,” said senior Hannah Glupker, who is still undecided about the senior trip. “I was definitely [planning on] something around $150, so I was surprised when [the senior trip] was only around $30.” Read full story »

by Billy Findley
Online Editor

As most seniors are probably already aware, the votes for next semester’s senior trip were tallied on Oct. 29 during senior class chapel. Charleston came out on top by an overwhelming majority of 68 votes – twice as many as the other option, Savannah, Ga.

A seaside view of Charleston, S.C., the selected location for senior trip next semester./ Photo courtesy of www.cruceros-en-el-caribe.com

For a few people, the destination should make for a fine senior trip. For others, questions remain.

Some students do not regard Charleston as an exciting senior trip locale, and others have questioned the seemingly limited amount of choices the seniors had to vote on. Of course, the big question remains: why was there not an option for a cruise?

“I’ve had tons of people come up to me asking if we could go on a cruise,” said Britney Weber, senior vice-president. Read full story »

by Kaity Kopeski
Editor in chief

Although graduation is still months away, seniors are already yearning for spring and a week of relaxation on their senior trip. Last week, Senior Class SGA held an informational meeting for students to discuss this year’s options. While SGA mentioned many different possibilities, the option of a cruise was missing this year.

Instead of a cruise, senior trip options include Orlando, Fla., Savannah, Ga., Gatlinburg, Tenn. and St. Louis Mo., pictured here.

According to Senior Class Vice President Britney Weber, eliminating the cruise option was an administration decision, but she is in “full support of the decision.” Although the senior trip options are not officially approved, Weber said she brought a cruise proposal to Mike Sapienza, vice president of enrollment management, who said he would not pass the proposal. Read full story »

by Ericka Simpson
Staff Writer

LIFE (Living In Freedom Everyday) club meets once a month to go to Rhea County High School for two hours to discuss topics relevant to the students.

Their mission statement is “Exposing lies in the media and replacing them with truth.”.

It originated as an abstinence club, according to senior, co-president Erica Smith. Lately, however, the club has moved away from that topic because the subject can become monotonous. Group leaders discuss numerous topics with the students such as music and media influence in the culture.

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by Britney Weber
Senior Staff Writer

“With the ancient is wisdom; and in length of days understanding.” Found in Job 12:12, this verse speaks of the elderly as a source of prudence and sagacity– ones to be honored. And yet so often these souls are left forgotten, and their stories and knowledge lost with them.

One PCI group has taken this issue seriously. Senior Adult Ministry, or SAM, seeks to bring smiles to these overlooked people, demonstrating God’s love simply by listening to their stories and spending time with them.

“One lady, Miss Mary, I think, called me Penny because of my hair, and she would always encourage us to stay faithful to the Lord- quite like a prayer warrior,” said junior Kelly Shannon, last semester’s president of SAM.

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