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Vol. 109, No. 12
Remembering Rathburn College mourns longtime leader, benefactor, chair emeritus Grove City College
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City College is mourning the passing of Trustee Chair Emeritus David R. Rathburn ’79, a man who left DAVID indelible RATHBURN ‘79 an mark on the
College as a student, alumnus, benefactor, and leader. Rathburn died Wednesday, Feb. 6, 2024, after a long battle with cancer. He was 66. During 28 years of service on the Board of Trustees, Rathburn led Grove City College through an era of unprecedented growth and change and generously sup-
ported the College’s vision, mission, and values. When he stepped down in 2020, the Board granted him Chair Emeritus status. College leaders eulogized Rathburn as a leader of vision and capability who had an enormous impact on his alma mater. “The transformative impact of David’s leadership
cannot be overstated. He skillfully guided the Board of Trustees into a new era of effective governance by introducing strategic planning, prioritizing endowment growth, and encouraging more extensive board deliberations on key issues,” said Edward D. Breen ’78, Trustee Chair. “David boldly embraced opportunities for
Students shine in Spring One Acts
improvement while maintaining an unwavering commitment to Grove City College’s cherished values. His wise counsel will be greatly missed.” “David’s exceptional intelligence, boundless energy, amazing generosity, consistent respect and heart-felt compassion for others, and unshakable faith in God’s
Poet Clark to visit campus Emma Rossi Editor-in-Chief
Damning evidence is hidden from the detectives in One Act play ‘Trifles’. One Acts debuted last Friday.
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Student-directed stars on stage Emma Rossi
Editor-in-Chief Last weekend, the Alpha Psi Omega Honors Society presented One Acts. One Acts are student-run plays following a one-act structure. This year, four were performed. The first was “Sorry, Wrong Number,” written by Lucille Fletcher and directed by senior Megan Gagnier. The story follows invalid wife Mrs. Elbert Stevenson, who, while calling her husband who is working late, overhears two men plotting a murder to be committed at 11:15
p.m. Chaos and hilarity ensue as she tries time and again to alert the proper authorities of the plot and deal with the operating system. The dialogue of the play is done entirely over the phone, and as each phone call is made, 11:15 p.m. approaches and it is discovered that the intended murder victim is Stevenson herself. The second was “Impromptu,” written by Tad Mosel and directed by sophomore Johnny Adkins and junior Caleb Haas. Four actors, all at varying stages
of their careers and experiencing varying levels of success, are placed on a stage and told by a stage manager to improv until they perform the perfect play. What follows is an introspective awakening for the actors, who wrestle with who they are on and off stage and what it means to perform. The third was “Trifles,” written by Susan Glaspel and directed by sophomore Madelyn Braho. When a man is found in his own bedroom strangled to death STUDENT-DIRECTED 4
Echo Magazine is bringing Dr. George David Clark to campus next Tuesday for a Q&A and book signing. Clark is an award-winning poet, editor and assistant profesCLARK sor of English at Washington and Jefferson College. Clark’s poems have earned him Southern Poetry Review’s Guy Owen Prize, Narrative Magazine’s 30 Below Prize and the Sewanee Writers’ Conference Walter E. Dakin fellowship. Clark has published two books: “Reveille,” and his newest work, “Newly Not Eternal.” He will begin his visit with a Q&A from 4-5 p.m. in SHAL 310, where he will share his insights on editing and publishing. “For the Q&A, students can expect to have the opportunity to ask Dr. Clark any questions they might have about editing and publishing poetry. Dr. Clark edits a journal of poetry called “32 Poems” so he can explain what the process of producing that journal is like, as well as what types of poems he looks for,” said Echo advisor Dr. Annie Shepherd. “He could give advice about submitting poems to POET 3
DiAlesandro’s ‘Pots and Practicality’ in PFAC Violet Whitmore News Editor
If you’re struggling to find a practical, well-made and maybe last-minute gift for Valentine’s Day this week, you may be in luck. Last week, Grove City Area High School teacher Amanda DiAlesandro exhibited “Pots and Practicality” in the Pew Fine Arts Center gallery. The exhibit features mugs, vases, jars, lidded vessels and sponge holders among other functional pieces. All items exhibited are for sale. “I love making things I can use, so I thought a good theme for my show would be
functional pieces based on practical uses,” DiAlesandro said. Though now she is having her work exhibited in galleries, DiAlesandro did not always have a passion for ceramics. “I became a teacher first, then a ceramicist. I’ve always loved art and all things creative and couldn’t imagine a life without it. Teaching was an obvious choice for me growing up. I wanted to share what I love and be able to help support my family while pursuing my POTS 3
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Ceramicist Amanda DiAlesandro’s circular vases featured in her exhibit “Pots and Practicality”.