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My C-SC Minute

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In the Cat's Pause, of course, I stopped to talk to my pledge daughter and glanced into the most charming, blue-eyed, near-sighted gaze of the guy sitting across from her in the booth. After I left she told him, "You should ask her out." That he did. We celebrated our 51st anniversary last month. Mary M (Maggi) Alexander Henthorne - 1959

I have so many great memories of C-SC. Popcorn; movies at President and Mrs. Brown's home on Sunday nights, sledding down the hill on cafeteria trays (I always made sure they got back to the caf when the snow was melted.) Saturday afternoon football games (even if most of them were losses). Getting initiated into C-SC life by being thrown into the fountain next to Johnson Hall are just a few. C-SC and many of the people I met there will always have a special place in my heart. Debbie Munoz Riddle - 1987

There are so many great memories, but when the flood of '93 hit Culver and Canton...I remember being there that summer taking a Chemistry class and coming together with others. I remember the townspeople, the Culver community, and anyone else that could spare time to help, come together to fight and save a small town on the Mississippi River. I want to say that all the sandbags filled and placed on the levee helped save Canton, but I think there was someone watching out for that town and its people. I remember being so proud of all the people that came together to help, and being able to brag to all my friends and family how diversity inspired and saved a great litte community in Missouri. Each time I stand on the "Hill" I always remember the time I spent in such a great community. Kenton Bowles - 1995

It's much easier to simply list some of the best memories: Concert Choir, Alpha Xi Delta sisters and second story visits, Larry McSpadden, Emma Neale King, Al Beck, Greek parties, four o'clock club, and more. If you were there in the 70's you know about places like the roost, the river, and Cliff and Norms. There was something special about the sound of the cannon firing after a touchdown on a beautiful autumn day, and the chimes ringing across campus. Sherry Stephenson Taylor - 1976

Hi Everyone From Culver, I had so many memories from my Culver days it's hard to limit it to one. My most lasting memory to date is having met my best friend the first day of school. While sitting on the "HILL" Nancy Baloun and I met and have never stopped being best friends to this day. How cherishing is that memory? You can't beat that one. Of couse, I was named the first Homecoming Queen that was not a sorority girl. To this day I don't know if that is still true. I am now in contact with my hero from day one too! Al Beck... What a winner he is for me and for anyone that had the privledge of getting to meet him and getting to know him. Thanks for the memories! Sincerely, Barb Wall Weymouth Barbara Wall - 1970-1974

ONE OF MY FAVORITE CSC MINUTES WAS WATCHING MY YOUNGEST DAUGHTER, DR. ASHLEY K. MCFALL RECEIVE HER PHARM-D DEGREE FROM DUQUESNE UNIVERSITY THAT TOOK HER SIX YEARS, AND REMEMBERING MY FEELINGS RECEIVING MY BACHELOR OF MUSIC DEDREE FROM CSC WHICH I COMPLETED IN FOUR YEARS. LARRY E. MCFALL PROUD GRADUATE CLASS OF 1973. LARRY E. MCFALL - 1970-1973

One summer I was working at my work-study job in the library office, when Dr. Lin, the head of the library, came into the office with a friend. He pointed to the friend with a flourish and said for the very first time ever, "DOCTOR Wiltshire!" Denise (Bontz) D'Arca - 1974

My favorite momement came when I realized that the love I wanted to share with the rest of my life was with my best friend, Marcia McDonald. I remember our first kiss was just outside the Chi Omega house in a sweet little garden that had a bench. There has never been a feeling quite like that momement in my entire life. This is how I wanted my new life to begin, with my best friend and lover. And what came out of that friendship were two beautiful daughters, and just recently a granddaughter. What more could any man ask for. George Richardson - 1979

My favorite CSC moment was when I was able to present my younger sister her diploma at her graduation in 2004 as a member of the CSC staff. While I cherish every moment that I was at CSC and have countless memories, I am most proud of the family bond my sister and I share with the college! Kara (Mandrell) Thompson - 2000

My C-SC Minute would consist of all of the minutes from my four years at C-SC that were spent in the Alpha Xi Delta House and with my AZD sisters. Without that house and those girls, I am not sure I would have made it being away from home for the first real time in my life. I think about all of you all the time and miss you greatly. Xi-Love. Nya (Ragland) Rogers - 1997

My C-SC minute was the admission process and how this college made it happen with all the odds stacked against me. I decided to apply to CSC just a few short weeks before classes started. My first visit and obstacle was literally driving through the flood of 1993. I live in Illinois,and I had to drive through Iowa with water flowing across the highway just to get to Missouri. After I got accepted, I needed a financial aid package and a job. I received a transfer scholarship for my grades, and I got a job in the mail room. My dad wasn't in favor of me going to college because of the cost. When he left me in my dorm room, he could hardly say good-bye because he was crying which is something he seldom does. I kept my scholarship and a job until graduation where I graduated with honors. CSC taught me not to give up trying even when things seem impossible, and this has helped me with my current position as a licensed nursing home administrator. Rubi Teaney Hoots - 1996

My favorite C-SC minute was when I passed the Music History exit exam! Whew! What a relief!!! Tracy Elliott Grove - 2004

Helping to organize the first Hillstock was a blast and I will never forget the downbeat of Maynard Ferguson and Big Bop Nouveau to a packed Alexander Campbell auditorium. Helping to put on a free concert by one of the most well-known jazz trumpeters of the last 4 decades was a resounding success! Phil Forrester - 2007

Wow there are so many minutes I can reflect on but 2 stick out in my mind the most. The first would be deciding to pledge Chi Omega "suicide" and sitting in my room with roomate praying for that little note to be stuck under my door! I was SOOOOOO excited when that moment came and I joined the best group of sisters a girl could ever have! The second moment would be playing William Jewel in the final basketball game to decide whether or not we go to the national tournament and winning! It was a great day to be a Wildcat and be a part of that history making team. Although we lost our 2nd game of the tournament, it was a time in my life I will never forget! Michelle Moore-Muldrew - 1995

My biggest memory is our varsity volleyball team winning the Heart of America conference for the first time ever. I think it was either homecoming or Halloween weekend 1987. As a special reward that Saturday evening, we spent the night trick or treating at each others hotel rooms. Picture the whole team scrunched in one room watching scary movies! It was such an amazing feeling to be part of that family and succeed together. Whenever I hear The Outfield on the radio, I think of that time - we would always warm up to their music. Gene Hall was our coach AND surrogate father, he's a very special man. Bonnie Creason - 1989

My favorite C-SC minute was the day I got my bid to the Chi Omega Fraternity. I ran as fast as I could to meet my new sisters. That day will always hold a special day in my heart. Some of my other memories are all the tours I gave to many of the current students of C-SC (many of which are now my Chi O sisters). It is very rewarding to give a tour and then see those same students the next year starting classes with you. Culver-Stockton gives students the opportunity to meet new people and experience new things. Most importantly, Culver-Stockton encourages students to continue to form a close-knit family which brought many of us to the hill! Katie Truster Jennings - 2004-2008

Oh there are so many....I would say that my favorite minute would be sitting in Weldon Hall and hanging out with so many different people. I loved Weldon Hall and I have so many memories from that place....good and bad! Christie Mastroianni Hemminghaus - 1997-2001

I went 4 for 4 on Field goals to help the football team win the homecoming game in 2006 against Central Methodist 12-7 Tom McDaniel - 2007

Some of my most memorable minutes occured in the parlor of the Alpha Xi Delta house. From chapter meetings to "Do you love your neighbor". From playing Mancala instead of studying to watching "Days of Our Lives" over lunch. I guess in reality it wasn't the parlor, but times shared with my Alpha Xi sisters that made C-SC so special to me. I think of you all often and miss you. Xi Love! Jenni Sanders (Sheffield) - 1998

My C-SC minute was my initiation into the Chi Omega sorority. The time was not only memorable because I was becoming a part of something amazing and long lasting; but because of the true sisterhood. To my surprise, my biological sister who had graduated C-SC eight years prior, made a long journey to be with me on that special occasion and I can still remember the feeling when I first saw her there! This is truly a memory that will last a lifetime for me. Renee Scheiter-Higgins - 1997

One of my favorite CS-C moments took place at the one of many Lambda Chi Alpha parties. My good friend, Cy Wardwell, and all the guys were standing around talking and the girls were in a cirlce talking and dancing. Without a word said to anyone, Cy walks thru the girls cirlce directly up to Jill Dingerson and dazzles her with a famous kiss. He then turns right around and walks back over the guys and never said anything to Jill or us. It was one of those "Cy moments" I will never forget!!! MATT THURMON - 1997

Seeing this cute little girl, Joy Brown, walking across campus. In 1955 we got married, and are still together. Lee Winston - 1955

My favorite minute was our senior volleyball season when we beat Central Methodist for the conference championship! The crowd was huge that night! Kara Buckner - 2005

The minute my parents drove away. That mixture of excitment and fear never left me during my stay at Culver, it drove me to want more and more. That moment was the start of so many others that I will never forget! Emily Sterner Sindle - 1996-97

I'll keep it simple and appropriate for my current weather... ...sledding down the hill from Culver/Johnson Hall on trays from the cafeteria and pieces of cardboard with my newly made college friends during winter of my freshman year. The beginning of 4 great years and many great friendships! Of course, Dr. Brown giving me a kiss on the cheek at graduation was a nice ending to my college career as well! Gina (Hagen) Driscoll - 1983

When Dave Becker got smashed in a soccer game by the opponent, then the other guy jumped on top of him and started punching him. This was until Kurt Fox, the enforcer, came running in and pummelled the other guy! CSC Pride at its finest. Or maybe it was when our goalie, Rob Meldrum, smashed his face into the goal post saving a shot in practice - there was lots of blood! Phil Cotta - 1996

One of my favorites was hearing the Alpha Xi honk. It still brings a smile to my face. Blair Vacek - 1998-2001

My favorite minute involves the greatest lie I ever told. I was standing in the cafeteria waiting to dump my lunch tray and I told the girl in front of me "I was going to call you last night." I had never even spoken to this girl before because I was always too nervous. I just blurted out this complete lie about how I was going to call and I tried to act all cool about it. I just said it. She turned around, smiled, and simply said..."well, you should have"...and then she set down her tray and walked away. Her response gave me the courage to call her later that night and we have been together now for 12 years, married for 6. Amidst the trash cans and conveyor belt hung the greatest lie I ever told, and led me to the most beautiful and amazing woman I have ever known. J.J. Huckin - 1993-1997

My favorite C-SC moment is more of an on-going realization that my professors collectively provided me with a solid liberal arts education which has stood the test of time. Mary Oatman - 1979

I have so many C-SC minutes that I cherish!! Even though graduation was a sad time to be leaving all my friends, it was one of my proudest minutes at C-SC. With my degree, I am where I am today! Mary Maxwell Arnold - 1998