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 Aaron Alumbaugh Reporter Major: Undecided You are sure to have noticed the statistical facts above. However, they don’t imply what they seem to. I am, right now, a sophomore majoring in indecision. For myself, picking a specific occupation is going to be quite difficult. This is because I am quite adaptable to my surroundings and am able to enjoy doing many things. My hope, however, is that in the near future I will find my true career passion. For interest's sake I will mention some of my passions. Here they are, in a short non-comprehensive list: • Driving (anything and everything) • Learning/researching • Soccer • Sawyer work (using BIG chainsaws) • Reading • Writing • Scuba Diving (I am a Special Response Diver certified by the National Academy of Police Diving, NAPD) • Traveling • Solo wilderness hiking • Music (listening and performing—I play the piano and love to sing) • Dance • Physical Training (i.e. exercise done military style) • Martial Arts Please note at this point that my current passion is writing. More specifically, though, I practice the enjoyment of good communication. I have found writing to be my most effective way of corresponding. A phrase that I have heard comes to mind, namely, “the joy of writing.” This is the essence of my current experience with English and journalism. I enjoy it. The essence of my life’s motivation is held within the quote, “Only one life, ‘twill soon be past, only what’s done for Christ will last.” (author unknown) Fulfilling this gem of a life principle is my soul (pun intended) passion and focus. |
 Ashley Bergner Reporter Major: communications with a journalism emphasis, and a minor in marketing I am a sophomore, and this is my fourth semester writing for the Crimson Chronicle. I first became interested in journalism while interning at the Newton Kansan the summer before my senior year of high school. Although at first I had no idea what I was doing, I eventually fell in love with journalism and would someday like to work for a newspaper or a magazine. I also like to write fantasy and science fiction, and I hope to someday have a novel published. Some of my other hobbies include reading and playing the harp. I have enjoyed writing for the Crimson Chronicle and getting to meet new people at Friends. |
 Jami Frantz Sports Editor Major: communications with a journalism emphasis and a minor in Spanish As a senior, this is my first semester on the Chronicle staff, although I have written articles as a journalism major for many of my classes. It may sound silly, but my interest in writing skyrocketed in third grade. I had a fantastic teacher, Ms. Wilks, who had a Writer’s Workshop where we practiced writing short stories and getting critiqued by our peers. Ms. Wilks was a huge encouragement to me by boosting my confidence and helping me learn to enjoy writing. Like so many others on staff, I transitioned into journalism by writing for my high school newspaper at Wichita North and absolutely loved every minute. When I first came to Friends University, I was all set to become an occupational therapist, so I started out as a biology major. I was always too scared to make my passion for writing my job for fear that I would burn out and never be able to enjoy it again. But I believe that one day I will be able to become an educator through writing – something that I think could be God’s calling on my life. I aspire to become a writer and editor for a Christian magazine, where I hope to combine my true loves of writing, photography and faith. Because I switched majors, I am sticking around for awhile. But I am in no hurry to leave. I plan to claim my status as a super senior next year and graduate in May 2008. |
 Jessie Gorges Reporter Major: Communications This is my first semester to write for the Crimson Chronicle. Running out of general education classes to take, I hurriedly declared my major in communications. I am a sophomore at Friends. In addition to the on-line newspaper, I’m also a member of yearbook, and Concert Choir. I graduated from Clearwater High School. I was a staff reporter for the high school newspaper for three years. Since then my interest in journalism in has grown. Although my major is not set in stone at this point, a career in journalism is a strong possibility. I hope to continue writing for the Crimson Chronicle for the remainder of my years at Friends. |
 Emily Langness Editor Major: communications with a publications emphasis In addition to the above stated major, I hope to add a journalism/public relations emphasis to my degree before I graduate, which explains why I'm in my second senior year at Friends. Throughout the last four years, I've participated in SGA, Concert Choir, Singing Quakers, and (briefly) Cross Country. I've worked at the Registrar's Office, the Writing Center, the Casado Campus Center, and (briefly) athletics. (Those two "briefly's" explain why I'm NOT the sports editor.) Born on the western slope of the Rocky Mountains, I spent the first few years of my life in Colorado until my family moved to Goodland, KS, for all practical purposes, my hometown. My parents home schooled me until my junior year of high school, when I attended Goodland High. Friends University is a family affair, as my older sister graduated here in 2005, and my younger sister has attended since that fall. This year, I am excited to edit and write for the Crimson Chronicle, while serving with AmeriCorps part-time and working for the Office of Student Affairs. I enjoy playing the piano, singing, and cooking. Writing has been a constant enjoyment in my life, and I'm looking forward to this new learning experience as editor. |
 Dayna Wilmoth Photo Editor Major: History I am a senior here at Friends University. I transferred last year from Independence Community College, where I majored in communications. This will be my second year working as photo editor on the Crimson Chronicle and my fourth year working on a student newspaper. My interest in journalism began around my freshman year in high school. It started as a fascination with war correspondence during World War II, which I highly romanticized. During my freshman and sophomore years of college my interest in journalism broadened as I worked on the ICC school newspaper, The Buccaneer, first as a reporter and then as the editor. My focus has since shifted from written reporting to photojournalism. “A picture tells a thousand words.” Is that how the saying goes? A photograph is integral to the story, and in this day and age I believe that accurate “shooting” is just as important as accurate reporting. Photography is one of my greatest passions, both from a technical and artistic viewpoint. I look forward to working on The Crimson Chronicle throughout the coming year until my graduation. |
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