McPherson College News

Sometimes it's amazing what a couple of car guys cruising to show events together can come up with.

Michael Schneider has heard all those things since becoming president of McPherson College in April; at 35, he's one of the youngest college presidents in the country.

Student actors at Heights High School will be part of a high-tech, international theater project on Monday night when they debut the play "The Laramie Project: Ten Years Later." It's a pretty impressive undertaking, dealing with pretty heavy subject matter.

Hennessey Performance President John Hennessey recently spoke to Aftermarket Business about his company's Tuner School , a 14-week course that teaches and trains future performance vehicle tuners.

McPherson College Automobile Restoration Program students Drew Lewis, left, and Dylan Walker were among an estimated 100 students who helped restore this award-winning 1936 Buick Special two-door sedan as part of their education.

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Steve and Jennifer Castillo renew their wedding vows with others at the end of a marriage workshop at the Fresno Convention Center.

Goessel students, Aspen Frey and Karis Janzen were among 16 who attended a Presidential Scholarship Day on July 15 at McPherson College.

Kenneth 'Dean' Cabbage, 67 of North Liberty died Monday, July 27, 2009. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, August 1, 2009, at the Solon United Methodist Church in Solon, Iowa.

Vaughn and Tina Elder of Leoti announce the engagement of their daughter, Tirra Elder, to Jordan Carter.

Things are looking up in the newsroom at The Capital-Journal. For some time, wea ve been watching the size of the staff reduced through attrition.

Brent Koehn is glad he's not tied to his desk like bankers were 20 years ago. He said it's been a new trend to meet customers in their places of business.

Dustin Whitney of Enid made honor roll and Shea Pulis of Enid made honorable mention honor roll at McPherson College for the spring semester.

The following area students graduated recently from McPherson College. All received bachelor degrees unless otherwise stated.

Constance Ellen "Connie" Miller, 73, rural Minot, and longtime McKinley Township resident, died peacefully Wednesday, June 10, 2009, at Hospice of the Valley Dobson Home in Chandler, Ariz.

Before going on stage in the Stiefel Theatre for the Performing Arts last month, Alyson Holman noticed the other acts performing from the middle of the stage.

Several college students from Marion County received honors that were announced this week.

Geneva Breeze, Hutchinson, will celebrate her 90th birthday Thursday with a family dinner.

John Hennessey would get e-mails and telephone calls. "I'm 18 years old," they'd typically begin.

Historical tours of McPherson on the city's new trolley will be available at 10:30 a.m. and 2 p.m. Saturdays from May 30 through Aug.